Category Archives: Thoughts

Fixation

Posted on April 13, 2018 by John

Fixation can get us into trouble faster than we can blink an eye. For some reason, our human tendency is to focus on the object that caused our attention shift for too long. Maybe a left over as a survival … Continue reading →

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Finding Balance

Posted on March 21, 2016 by John

Before you can really begin to understand counter steering, you have to be able to “feel” your motorcycle. As you are finding balance, look for an area on your seat where you can sit that keeps the steering feel neutral. … Continue reading →

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Limited Visibility

Posted on February 3, 2014 by John

Commuters in northern latitudes probably spend at least 50% of their commute in the dark this time of year with a small percentage of that time riding in the fog and rain. Separately, darkness, rain and fog result in limited … Continue reading →

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Cones and Tire Tracks

Posted on October 20, 2013 by John

I don’t spend any time riding cone weave courses. I’ll bet you don’t either beyond the basic cones set up for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s training programs. So when Sargent Wayne Davis, one of the founders of the training program … Continue reading →

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Awareness, Errors, and Behavior

Posted on August 27, 2013 by John

What is SA, TEM, BM? Over the years of riding motorcycles and flying airplanes I’ve noticed there are strong parallels between the modes of transportation. Both require constant focus and a high level of Situational Awareness (SA) to enjoy success. … Continue reading →

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