One of the missions of the IAFF is to identify hazards, develop and disseminate user friendly technical materials and information, and provide assistance so IAFF affiliates and members can recognize and control the safety, health and medical needs associated with our profession.

With that said, the IAFF-MG is equally committeed to ensure that its members and our riders have access to accruae and timely information to assist in making sure that your/our Motorcycle Riding Experiences are not only fun, but safe for our members with riding indiviually or in groups. This section is designed to provide just that information.  

The IAFFMG encourges all IAFF and IAFF-MG Members/Riders and their passengers to please observe all federal, state, and local laws and ride safely and defensively. The IAFF-MG requests that you and your passenger wear a helmet, appropriate clothing and eyewear. As outlined in  the IAFF-MG Waiver that you signed in order to obtain your IAFF-MG Membership and your participation in any IAFF/IAFF-MG sponsored and/or supported rally/ride, if you and/or your passenger choose to ride without a helmet or other protective clothing and eyewear, you do so at your own risk.

The Ride Safe Section of the IAFF-MG site is designed to provide you with Motorcycle Safety information and tips. If you should have any questions, need additional information and/or want to offer some Motorcycle Safety Riding Tips, please e-mail your questions and suggested Safety Tips, to Michael J. Crouse. 

Live to Ride, but Ride Safe...

• T: Tires.
  Make sure both tires are properly inflated, using an air pressure monitor that you bring with you on rides. Don't risk riding on tires that might need replacement; if suspect a tire will not last long enough for a ride, have it replaced.
• C: Controls.
  Are your cables (clutch and brakes) and controls intact and working?
• L: Lights.
  Make sure your headlights (high & low beam), turn signals, and brake lights work.
• O: Oils & fluids.
  Check everything from engine oil and coolant to brake fluid.
• C: Chassis.
  Ensure that the frame, suspension, chain, and fasteners are all secure and intact.
• S: Stands.
  Make sure the center stand and/or side stand isn't cracked or bent, and that springs properly hold the assembly away from the pavement when stowed.