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About Steven E. Staples
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Expertise
Answer questions on motorcycle safety in the areas of rider education, risk management and motorcycle awareness. I am not a gearhead, I don't even change my own oil.

Experience
I am certified as a Ridercoach by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and certified as a Licensing Instructor by The State Of Tennessee. Initiated and implemented a Motorists Awareness program in the Driver Education program of Tennessee's largest school district; Memphis City Schools.

Organizations
AMA, SMSA

Publications
Go to my website at http://www.smartmotorcycling.info

Education/Credentials
MSF IP Graduate, Annual Professional Development Workshops

Awards and Honors
2005 "Instructor of the Year" - Cycle Safety Program LLC, 2006 "RiderCoach of the Year" - Tennessee Motorcycle Rider Education Program, 2006 "Outstanding RiderCoach" - Motorcycle Safety Foundation

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Steven E. Staples 
In Category  Motorcycle Safety & Driveability

SubjectDate Asked

Brakelight requirement9/4/2009
  Q: I live in Minnesota and I know that a headlight and tailight are both required but am wondering if a ...
  A: If a motorcycle does not have a functioning brake light it is not street legal. Not only is a brake ...
First Bike HD Sportster 883 or other6/3/2009
  Q: So I am looking to get into motorcycles. I have done a lot of research online about how to start: ...
  A: Colin, if you are just getting into biking, taking the MSF BRC is a good first step. The course will ...
how to choose the right size motorcycle for me5/28/2009
  Q: How do I choose the right motorcycle for me? I am a new rider, almost 50 y.o., everyone seems to be ...
  A: Ricky, your question addresses the most important considerations for making your bike selection. ...
Honda Shadow Exhaust4/5/2009
  Q: I have an '02 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100, I've owned it since '03 and it's been a wonderful bike. But ...
  A: Parker, I also ride an EXTREMELY quiet bike and I am hardly ever cut off, even in heavy traffic. The ...
Motorcycycle laws3/27/2009
  Q: In my state, I don't need turn signals on my motorcycle. If I ride in another state that requires ...
  A: If turn signals are a requirement to legally operate a motorcycle on the street you would definitely ...
Move to Larger Bike2/22/2009
  Q: I am 55 years old and have been riding a 700 cc Verago for six years. I would like to move up to a ...
  A: The best way to determine if the Roadstar fits you physically is to try one on for size. Go to a ...
my bike1/12/2009
  Q: is my 2004 yamaha ttr 225 able to be licenced for the road, if i put everything i need on it, on it. ...
  A: In essence you would be turning your off road bike into a dual sport bike. There are dual sport ...
Choosing a dirtbike10/23/2008
  Q: Im a 35 yr old and was interested in riding again I did when I was 15 and that was a long time ago, ...
  A: You may want to consider taking a MSF RiderCourse to reintroduce yourself to motorcycling. Since ...
Modulating Headlight illegal in what states?10/23/2008
  Q: I've heard that it's illegal to have a modulating headlight on your motorcycle in some states. Where ...
  A: Federal law supercedes state laws and makes motorcycle headlight modulators legal in all 50 states. ...
Intimadated By Bike10/14/2008
  Q: I am 62 years old from Fort Worth TX, and I just purchased a used 1983 Honda Goldwing 1100 LE ...
  A: Many returning riders find taking a MSF RiderCourse a useful and informative step to becoming ...
motorcycle question8/9/2008
  Q: Do you have to be a certain height to ride a yamaha R1?
  A: I would suggest that after being properly trained and licensed to legally operate a motorcycle you ...
Child Passenger7/10/2008
  Q: How old does a child have to be to be a passenger on a Gold Wing Honda 1988 year model 1500, and ...
  A: Thomas, I really don't believe that the year, make and model of the motorcycle makes any difference. ...
"Starter" bike6/28/2008
  Q: I have a quick question. I've been riding dirt bikes since I was 8 years old. I started on a 100, ...
  A: Some control manipulations , especially clutch/throttle coordination developed in off-road riding ...
you have to look inside?6/28/2008
  Q: How do you know when you need to add gas/fuel to a motorcycle? I just got a 500 ninja
  A: As with most vehicle purchases, price determines what "bells and whistles" are standard. Most medium ...
1998 fzr6005/28/2008
  Q: my bike turns on with the kill switch on but as soon as i turn it off the bike turns off dont ...
  A: If you are referring to the red engine cut off switch located on the handlebars just in front of the ...
1998 fzr6005/28/2008
  Q: my bike kicks over with the choke on but as soon as i take the choke off the bike turns off dont ...
  A: The choke provides an enriched fuel mixture to make starting a cold engine easier and produces a ...
clutch and brake together5/21/2008
  Q: Can you hold the clutch while holding the front brake lever in the same time?
  A: Engaging the clutch allows smooth transfer of power from the engine to the rear wheel when starting ...
2005 Honda Big Ruckus Battery4/21/2008
  Q: I have an 05 big ruckus and the battery is dead. First is this something I can change and second ...
  A: Changing out the battery should be a relatively simple procedure that you can do yourself if you are ...
three wheeled4/1/2008
  Q: Is there a motorbike made in the US that has three wheels? I don't want an actual motorcycle, but I ...
  A: Lehman Trikes (lehmantrikes.com) offers a line of three wheel motorcycle conversions. Products ...
straight bars versus curved2/18/2008
  Q: Hey - I'm interested in buying a 1994 Virago which is in pretty good condition. My only concern is ...
  A: While the straight or "drag" bars may be offer an element of additional style, they may affect ...
rider visibility12/20/2007
  Q: to increase my visibility i have found , at a bicycle shoppe strobe lights attached to elastic ...
  A: While the strobe light straps attached to the arms may be quite effective in a bicycle application, ...

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