20 Motorcycle Myths That Everyone Still Believes (But Are Totally Wrong)

Bike Zone • October 7, 2025
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Laying down your bike is the safest way to avoid a crash. Loud pipes save lives. You should always downshift through every gear when stopping. These are some of the most repeated pieces of advice in the motorcycle community, passed down from rider to rider like sacred wisdom. There's just one problem. They're completely wrong. Not just a little off, but dangerously, fundamentally incorrect. And the worst part? Millions of riders still believe them. 🔔 Subscribe for more motorcycle content! 🔔 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: *Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS