Andy Goldfine's Six Tips for Using Your Bike for Everyday Transportation

(American Motorcyclist, April 2008)

Rider Ware-House's Andy Goldfine has a number of tips for using your bike for everyday transportation. Six of them are as follows:

1. Have a routine. Make it easy to choose the right gear for the right weather.


2. Be safe. Be selective and seek out a safe route of travel.


3. Be secure. Be careful where you park your motorcycle. Try to create a "well populated motorcycle parking area."


4. Consider your motorcycle. Select the right bike for commuting.


5. Choose the right bike. According to Mr. Goldfine, his bias is to select a bike that is better at commuting and then deal with the shortcomings,


6. Remember the upsides. While riding a motorcycle "all of your senses have been engaged" that helps you feel better about yourself and your day.

Now go out and enjoy that motorcycle

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