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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Adventure & Touring Basics

Sep 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
🌍 Adventure & Touring Basics From weekend getaways to cross‑continent odysseys, touring is the art of turning the road into your home. Comfort, preparation, and mindset are the keys.   Section 1.1, What is Motorcycle […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Ultimate Motorcycle Track Day Guide

Sep 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
🏁 Motorcycle Track Days Guide Street skills sharpened, limits tested, confidence boosted, track days are the safest way to explore what your bike (and you) can really do.     🌟 Why Track Days Matter […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Group Riding Etiquette Intro

Sep 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
🏍️ Group Riding Etiquette Intro 🏍️🏍️🏍️ Riding alone is freedom. Riding together is family. Group riding is one of the most rewarding parts of motorcycling, but it comes with its own rules of respect, safety, […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: When to Upgrade Your Bike

Sep 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard
When to Upgrade Your Bike (Signs You’ve Outgrown Your First Ride) Every rider remembers their first motorcycle. It’s freedom, fear, and fun all rolled into one. But eventually, you’ll feel it: the bike that once […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Emergency Roadside Kit Checklist

Sep 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Emergency Roadside Kit Checklist Because sometimes the adventure isn’t planned, it’s what happens when things go wrong.   🏍️ Why Carry a Roadside Kit? Motorcycles are freedom machines, but they’re also vulnerable. A flat tire, […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Used Bike Inspection Checklist

Sep 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Used Bike Inspection Checklist Buying used is smart, but only if you know what you’re looking at. This checklist keeps you confident, not caught out.   🏍️ Why This Checklist? A shiny paint job can […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Pre Ride Safety Checklist

Sep 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Pre‑Ride Safety Checklist Tires, brakes, lights, fluids, and controls, the five essentials every rider should check before rolling out.     🏍️ Why Pre‑Ride Checks Matter A motorcycle is more than a machine, it’s a […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Motorcycle Gear Checklist

Sep 29, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Motorcycle Gear Checklist Helmet, jacket, gloves, boots, pants, and eye protection, the six essentials every new rider needs, with history, myths, and safety insights.     🏍️ Why Gear Matters Riding gear isn’t just about […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Evolution of Rider Training

Sep 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
From Garage Wisdom to Formal Training Before there were rider schools, there were uncles, neighbors, and parking lots. Rider training in North America started informally, and stayed that way for decades.   📜 The Early […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Motorcycling Riding Culture

Sep 27, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Motorcycling Around the World How Riding Differs in North America, Europe, and Asia   Why Riding Culture Matters Motorcycling isn’t just a mechanical experience – it’s a cultural one. The way we ride, the bikes […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Budgeting for Motorcycle Riding

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Budgeting for Your First Year of Riding Money is one of the biggest factors for new riders. A smart budget means more freedom, fewer surprises, and a safer first year on two wheels.     […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Buying or Selling Motorcycle Market Timing

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Fall vs Spring Motorcycle Market Timing Seasonal demand swings can mean the difference of thousands of dollars. Knowing when to buy or sell is as important as knowing what to ride.   In both the […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Cost of Ownership

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Printable Motorcycle Maintenance Log

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
Printable Motorcycle Maintenance Log Template Maintenance isn’t just about wrenches – it’s about records. A log builds confidence, protects resale value, and keeps your bike safe as well. Every rider should keep a simple maintenance […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling: Checking Before You Buy

Sep 26, 2025 Michael Le Pard
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