May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, so it's the perfect time to encourage motorcyclists to practice safe riding.  Here are a few tips to help keep motorcycle riders safe on the roads.

• Spring is here and that means it's time to prepare your motorcycle. However, getting your bike ready for the road in spring is much more than a quick kick of the tires. Here's a good to-do list: http://j.mp/1hUHse0

• Stay safe while riding your motorcycle. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is a good source for finding courses near you: http://j.mp/1mHqOio

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that proper use of motorcycle helmets reduces brain injury risk by 67%. Here's what to look for in a helmet: http://j.mp/1bbCMQJ