Choosing a Motorcycle

Which is the perfect motorcycle?  Bret uses a detailed process to select the right motorcycle for himself.  It all comes down to what you need the motorcycle to do – Touring?  Off-road?  Commuting?  Traveling internationally?  Performance?  The right motorcycle can change based on where you are and what you are doing.

Avoiding Border Bribes

Bret has traveled through 49 countries, most of them by motorcycle, and with very few overpayments, bribes, or harassment.  He discusses the following points that he has learned from his extensive travel, and through his mentor, Miguel.  Topics discussed in this episode are: 1) How to address and use fixers/helpers, 2) Attitude, 3) Professionalism.

Crashes

Unfortunately, crashes are a significant reality for motorcyclists.  The good news is most crashes are our fault.  In Washington, 75% of fatalities were riders in a curve, with no other vehicles involved, which means they had complete control over the situation.  For off-road riders, nearly all crashes are caused by the rider.  Topics discussed in…