Motorcycle vs. Bicycle: Which Is More Difficult to Ride?
I compare motorcycle and bicycle riding, from balance and controls to traffic, weight, and safety, so I can help you…
Jake Miller
10 min read
Beginner Guides
I Dropped My Motorcycle: What I Check Before Riding Again
A motorcycle tip-over may cause only cosmetic damage, but hidden leaks, bent controls, or brake trouble can make riding unsafe. Here’s how I inspect my bike.
Jake Miller
10 min read
8 Smart Ways to Keep Your Motorcycle Steady When You Park on a Slope
Learn how I choose a safe spot, position my bike, use first gear and a sidestand pad, and secure it…
Jake Miller
12 min read
8 Beginner-Friendly Motorcycles to Try Before You Buy
Learn through rider training, school fleets, and legal rentals with these approachable motorcycles, plus practical safety tips for building skills…
Jake Miller
11 min read
7 Proven Ways to Track Down a Motorcycle’s Downshift Jerk
Find out why a motorcycle jerks on downshifts, from chain slack and clutch drag to fueling and technique, with practical…
Jake Miller
11 min read
7 Motorcycles That Make Smooth, Controlled Downshifts Easier
Learn when and how to downshift several gears on a motorcycle, what can go wrong, and how modern quickshifters and…
Jake Miller
12 min read
8 Motorcycle Models That Show When You Can Shift Past a Gear
Find out when skipping gears on a motorcycle is safe, how sequential transmissions work, and what quickshifters and automatic systems…
Jake Miller
12 min read
From Nervous to Confident: My Practical Guide to Safer Motorcycle Riding
Learn how I moved from motorcycle riding anxiety to confident, safer rides with practical training, protective gear, gradual practice, and…
Jake Miller
10 min read
7 Best Places in Folsom to Ride a Motorcycle as a Beginner (and the Bikes I’d Pair With Them)
Learning to ride near Folsom, CA? I share 7 beginner-friendly roads and areas, plus the exact starter bike I'd ride…
Jake Miller
8 min read
How Much Do Motorcycle Classes Cost? Your Ultimate Guide to Rider Training Fees
So, you’re ready to experience the unmatched freedom of the open road on two wheels. The rumble of the engine,…
Jake Miller
15 min read