If you’re reading this, you’ve probably experienced the feeling of one or both of your hands going numb or tingling after riding a motorcycle for some time. The good news is that you’ve got options when it comes to getting some relief, if not eliminating the issue completely. The enemy is called “harmonic resonance”, the... Continue Reading →
Should You Replace Your Motorcycle Helmet Every 5 Years? Maybe not.
We’re big believers in motorcycle safety here at ChanceMoto — just check out our other safety articles. But there’s one claim that comes up over and over again in rider circles: that you should replace your helmet every five years, even if it’s never been dropped or involved in a crash. The rationale? That the... Continue Reading →
Mindset: An Open Letter to Track Day Riders
At the beginning of every track day, whoever is putting on the event will conduct a safety briefing. For many riders, this is the only real mental preparation they will do before heading out on track. I was compelled to write this reflection on track day mindset as a much needed supplement to the humble... Continue Reading →
How to Get Your Motorcycle Fix in the Winter
In some places, “winter” just means shorter days and the need to wear a sweater. For others however, it means snow and salt on the roads and having to park your beloved motorcycle for several months, resulting in PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome). I’m here to tell you there’s a cure. For as long as I’ve... Continue Reading →
What Happened to Mike?
I got a text message from my friend and fellow track day enthusiast Mark that Saturday afternoon. He was asking if it would be ok for a 3rd person to hitch a ride with us to Calabogie in Mark’s truck for 2 days at the track. Ordinarily, this would be a pretty straightforward answer. First... Continue Reading →
Are You Riding Your Bike or is Your Bike Riding You?
We all ride for different reasons. It's one of the fascinating things about motorcycling. Some people are just passing through whereas for others, it's a way of life and important part of their identity. Ask any rider who has been in the sport for a while and they will tell you that riding motorcycles is... Continue Reading →
The Rise of Digital Vehicle Theft and How to Defend Against It
COVID-19 has had so many negative effects on the world that it's easy to overlook the fact that vehicle theft in North America has risen dramatically (anywhere from 20% to over 70%, depending on your location and news source). And although pandemic conditions are partially to blame (people are home more and cars are parked... Continue Reading →
Group Riding Tips
One of the greatest aspects of motorcycling is its ability to bring people together of varying ages and from various walks of life. The challenge however is that group riding poses some unique challenges and risks that aren't present in single or paired rides. In this Chance Moto article, we'll look at ways to get... Continue Reading →
About Motorcycle Ear Plugs
We're not going to tell you that you should wear hearing protection when riding your motorcycle. If you're reading this article, you've probably thought about it or better yet, already use some type of ear plug. In this Chance Moto write up, we'll look at 4 options designed to protect your hearing while riding. Option... Continue Reading →
5 Street Riding Faux-Pas
Allow us to introduce to you, the "squid". Not the cephalopod, octopus-looking sea creature, but rather the motorcycle-riding "squirrely kid". Perhaps best defined by Urban Dictionary, the squid is a common sighting in most urban jungles, exhibiting behaviours that are often dangerous to both themselves and to those around them. Our hope in publishing... Continue Reading →
