Lane Splitting Legal Action As any California motorcycle rider knows, lane-splitting is in a legal gray area. While most of my fellow riders have never been pulled over for lane-splitting, some police officers and other public officials frown on the practice. I, for one, do it as I feel safer when I split lanes on
Hello all, in part three of my interview with Sabrina we discuss her fears, and learn about what she’s riding. T: Were you ever afraid or nervous about riding in the city? S: You know, I investigated everything. In the beginning I just wanted the license to always be able to go and rent
By Tayla Adams Thanks much for tuning back into my interview with Sabrina. In this section we’ll get into her experience taking the safety course in California. T: What was the most important thing you learned from the riding class? S: That you’ve got to pay attention. You’ve really got to be alert, especially
By Tayla Adams Hello everyone and welcome to my sit down interview with Sabrina Hartmann. I cannot express how excited I am to finally be presenting an interview with a female rider. I can’t even remember how many times I’ve said in the past how I wish I knew other female riders, and now
Below is the recap of my first full day with a one-on-one coach. We went ahead and scheduled the first day of coaching for Sunday on the opening weekend for Pacific Track Time. I took Saturday to just feel my bike out, made a lot of adjustments, spent time coaching customers, and just getting myself
By Tayla Adams So, recently my speakers broke and I was too lazy to go out and buy another pair. I also figured it wouldn’t be that big of a deal riding without music for a while. What could it hurt right? I thought I’d get some thinking done, be more present with the environment
By Tayla Adams Let’s jump back into my interview with Dominic. We’ll get into his wish list for future bikes and his future rides plans. T: Do you have an idea of what bike you want to buy next? D: I do, but I’m not positive. My top is the Ninja ZX 6R. I
NEWPORT BEACH MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER REPORT: The motorcycle accident attorneys at Riderz Law have a tragic accident to report from Newport Beach. Costa Mesa resident Todd A. Davis, Jr, a 26-year-old rider, lost his life in Newport Beach. He was riding his 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 on northbound Irvine Ave, when the driver of a Mazda
By Tayla Adams Welcome back all, below we’ll get into where Dominic and his friends hang out when he goes on rides, and he’ll also share some of his riding fails as well. T: Do you ever get intimidated when you’re up at the snake with the amount of riders who are out there? D:
Mine’s Road Ride Report By Bill Harr We have so many great motorcycle roads here in California. Southern California has the Mulholland Snake and many other canyons to ride. Highway One on the coast ranks up there as one of the classic rides in the world. Highway 9 and 35 in the Santa Cruz Mountains
By Tayla Adams A few days ago I was at work, and a younger guy noticed my helmet on the desk. Naturally, he struck up a conversation about wanting to get a motorcycle. He asked the usual questions about learning to ride and what type of bike to start with. Everything we discussed was pretty
If you ride at all, you do it because you love it. That means every ride should be a safe one. A safe ride should always begin with a simple, quick check of your bike. Going through a pre-ride checklist can save you from getting fined for faulty lights and other problems—but it can also
By Bill Harr I love small group ride,s and do many with friends I have known for years. I do a “Ride to Lunch with Bill” on a Friday once each month. I have a core group of 5 to 8 old retired riders. The normal number that shows up for the ride is 6.
Protect All Surface Cleaner Review By Tayla Adams A few weeks ago I was in the shop getting my bike serviced, and I noticed my mechanic wiping my bike down with a spray after the work was done. I asked about the product, and he pretty much told me that he highly recommended the item
By Tayla Adams It’s time to dive back into my one on one chat with Dom, and find out how he learned to ride and how he feels about night rides. T: What made you want to start driving a motorcycle? D: As a kid I was always into it. I had a little pocket
By Tayla Adams Hey everyone, thanks so much for tuning back in for the next part of my sit down with Dominic. In this section you’ll find out more about his lifestyle and riding with friends. T: You’re a college student and you drive all around LA. So, you’re a commuter rider? D: Yeah, I’m
By Tayla Adams Hello everyone, and thanks for checking out this interview. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with a relatively new rider, and discussing his experience as a rider in the greater Los Angeles area. So join me, and get to know Dominic Henderson. T: How long have you been riding? D:
It’s a common misconception that you’re always safer riding in a car than you are riding a motorcycle. The fact is, the roads can be dangerous for everyone. Case in point: as of 2015, there were about 1.7 million rear-end collisions in the U.S. every year. And while anyone can be rear-ended, safe lane splitting
If you love riding in the rain, you’re part of a distinct minority. Still, unless you’re facing a truly serious storm, there’s no reason to stay inside just because there’s a little water on the road. Here are some safety tips for riding in the rain so you can handle the challenges of bad weather
SAN JOSE: The San Jose motorcycle accident lawyers at Riderz Law are sorry to report a motorcycle accident that happened last Monday in the San Jose area. According to reports, on Monday, January 29, 2018 at approximately 5:20 p.m. San Jose resident David Mojarro was riding his Suzuki GSX-RR southbound on Lundy Avenue near Chen
A man was killed last Sunday, January 27, 2018 in a motorcycle accident that occurred in Carlsbad. The incident took place on Carlsbad Blvd around 6:00 pm. The rider has been identified as 41-year-old San Diego resident Jason Betts. A car made a U-turn in front of the oncoming motorcycle, causing the collision. There was
IRVINE MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER REPORT: The motorcycle accident attorneys at Riderz Law have a tragic accident to report from Irvine. On Sunday, January 27, 2018 a motorcyclist was killed when the driver of a classic Pontiac Firebird lost control of his vehicle and veered into the path of the rider. As the driver was entering
HESPERIA MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER REPORT: The motorcycle accident attorneys at Riderz Law have an accident to report from Hesperia. On Thursday, January 25, 2018 a 22-year-old rider was on his Suzuki motorcycle, travelling southbound on Olive Street. As he approached the intersection with Seventh Avenue, the driver of a Chevrolet Avalanche SUV attempted to turn
By Tayla Adams A few blogs ago, I wrote about getting caught in the rain storm. I mentioned it was a mistake, and soon after I paid the price for it. I’ve been battling a chest cold ever since. It had gotten so bad, I had to stop riding my motorcycle in order to
By Tayla Adams Welcome back, in this final part of my sit down with Travis we talk gear and his new found image on the road. T: Let’s talk about some of this gear you have. What’s up with this boot protector you wear? TF: Yeah, I don’t know what it’s called. Maybe it’s just
By Tayla Adams Thanks for tuning back in everyone. In this section of the interview we get into how Travis feels about speed, and what future rides he’s anticipating. T: How’d it feel going at freeway speeds? TF: It felt cold, but it was good. It was also weird because I didn’t really feel like
By Tayla Adams The past two days have been crazy. I’d read the weather report stating rain was sure to fall in the beginning of the week, but I didn’t expect heavy rain because this is, after all, California. Not to mention the last serious rain we had here was like two years ago.
Two riders were airlifted after a motorcycle versus motorcycle collision on the Sierra Highway on Sunday, January 14, 2018. The incident took place at approximately 4:16 p.m. near the intersection of Sierra Highway and Rush Canyon Truck Trail in the Angeles National Forest.. The riders have not been identified, and further details on the crash
By Tayla Adams In this part of my interview with Travis we find out what he’s riding, his dream bike, and how he’s feeling about the bigger bike’s speed. T: What kind of bike are you driving? TF: So, I’m riding a 2012 Suzuki Boulevard. It’s a 650, and it’s a good bike. I really
SAN DIEGO MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER REPORT: The motorcycle accident attorneys at Riderz Law have an accident to report from San Diego. On Monday, January 15, 2018 a 31-year-old rider was traveling eastbound on University Avenue when a Cadillac, driven by a 25-year-old man violated the motorcycle’s right of way. The car driver was at a
Orange County, CA — RiderzLaw Racing is proud to officially announce that Jackson Blackmon will be piloting its Graves Yamaha R3 in MotoAmerica this year. In the national series last year, “Action” Jackson Blackmon had seven podium finishes, including three first place finishes. “We’re really excited to have Jackson join the RiderzLaw Racing family as
By Tayla Adams Thanks for coming back for the next installment of my interview with Travis Frazee. Let’s jump back in here and find out Travis’s riding experiences as a new motorcycle rider. T: Whenever I see people on a scooter, I’m afraid for them. They don’t have the same speed, or the agility, as
By Tayla Adams Welcome back everyone, and thanks for checking back in on my interview with Travis Frazee. In this part of my sit down with Travis you’ll find out how he approaches offensive and defensive riding. T: Do you find that you’re a more offensive driver now that you ride a motorcycle? TF: Definitely.
By Tayla Adams The New Year has finally come and as usual I’m in the mood to set some goals for myself. When I thought about things I wanted to do in regards to my riding it took me a moment to think of a solid plan. I feel like in the past I’ve said
By Bill Harr I have been blessed to reach retirement and still be riding my motorcycle. My current ride is a 2016 Ducati Multistrada S Touring. Typically, I ride with a core group of 8 old friends, and we go on several long rides and many short rides every year. Four of the riders I
SAN DIEGO: The San Diego motorcycle accident lawyers at Riderz Law are sorry to report a motorcycle accident that happened last week. According to San Diego police, a motorcycle was traveling westbound on Broadway around 1:20 p.m. A driver of a Toyota Matrix, who was traveling east bound on Broadway, tried to execute a left
Last week, I had a very close encounter with a traffic officer. I’d only been at work for about thirty minutes when I received a call from my building’s parking attendant. He informed me there was a traffic officer giving tickets to all the motorcycles parked on the sidewalk in front of the building. I
