Gary Poole Power, Control, Safety and Style Although riding on two wheels still seems to be the prevailing trend, motorcycles have come a long way since someone first put a steam engine on a bicycle in the mid-1800s. Today’s models possess far more sophistication, and in 2016, this translates to improved power, safety and control. Here are some of the … Read more
Tips to Stay Safe on Spring Rides The weather has cleared up and you cannot wait to get your motorcycle out to ride, but of course you have to put safety first. Here are a few tips to keep you safe while you are out there on the road this Spring. Spring Motorcycle Maintenance You … Read more
Cold Weather Gear For Safety and Style While it’s advisable to avoid riding in the middle of a blizzard or ice storm, you shouldn’t have to mothball your bike just because it’s a little nippy outside. Instead of giving your bike a vacation until spring, why not simply layer up and keep riding? Devoted riders … Read more
We always hear about different activities that we can do throughout our everyday life that are good for the brain. If you Google “activities that are good for the brain” you often find the following: exercise, doing a jigsaw puzzle, playing a musical instrument, etc. What about riding a motorcycle? Well, there was a recent research … Read more
Tips for Safely Enjoying Your Motorcycle in Cold Weather Winter may be here, but that doesn’t mean that you have to pack your motorcycle away until warmer weather returns. As long as the roads aren’t snowy or icy, you can still safely operate your bike well into the winter. The trick, however, is staying safe and … Read more
Being involved in an auto accident or motorcycle accident can really throw things off track. Even if you avoided a severe accident or serious bodily harm, you may have a vehicle that is damaged or totaled. The question to consider is whether you can move forward on your own or if you need an attorney … Read more
5 Strategies for Sharing the Road With Cars Motorcycles have so much power and give you a great feeling as you accelerate on the open road. You feel the wind pass all around you, the scenery race by and the horizon approaching at rapid speed. Though you may feel free on your bike, you still … Read more
RESTAURANTS, DINERS, AND MY MOTORCYCLE CLIENTS While traveling across the state to meet my North Carolina motorcycle clients who have been injured in accidents, I often stop at local restaurants and diners to eat lunch. Here is the list of some of those places that I have eaten and would recommend: RESTAURANT … Read more
Here in North Carolina, we all know that North Carolina has what we refer to as “a helmet law.” Like a lot of other states, North Carolina motorcyclists must wear a helmet that complies with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218. But, there are times when you are going to ride your motorcycle outside … Read more
Collect Your Own Evidence Before Leaving the Accident Scene Like most people, you probably have a smartphone with you most of the time–including when you’re out on your motorcycle. In the aftermath of an accident, you’ll want to get out your phone if possible. It’s the perfect opportunity to collect photographic evidence that could come very … Read more