Spend enough time lurking on motorcycle subreddits and forums, and you’ll start to notice a pattern. Not just crash photos...
Insurance companies are all smiles when you’re signing up. But when you actually need them, especially after a motorcycle crash,...
Introduction One of the coolest things that you can do in these modern times is get on board a motorcycle. The speed at which you can push your cycle through open roads, tight turns, and keep a semblance of control is one of the major reasons that this is not...
They say that silence is golden, but it is a difficult thing to find in the places where motorcycles are...
Used vehicle prices haven’t come back to earth the way a lot of buyers expected. Clean-title inventory is still expensive,...
Because of the nature of riding a motorcycle where you are exposed to the elements, most motorcyclists appreciate good weather and decent roads more than almost anyone. And there are popular states for motorcycling like Florida that thanks to its warm climate and scenic coastal and inland routes, allow for...
You’re on the highway, maybe twenty minutes from home, traffic moving fine, nothing unusual about the car that’s been sitting...
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First things first, riding while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not okay nor do we condone it. Riding a motorcycle takes skill, intuition, and focus at all times. Riding on anything but the “top of your game” is never a smart idea. Though you may be able...
Late afternoon, two hours from home, the bike is strapped down and you’re finally moving. The ride was good, the...
Lane filtering is a controversial topic amongst motorcyclists, motorists, and other road users. Filtering, otherwise known as lane splitting, is...
Restoring a motorcycle sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? Find a tired old machine, tear it down, polish it up, and roll out of the garage with something that looks showroom fresh. The truth is, motorcycle restoration is equal parts adventure, puzzle, and occasionally a horror story. Every project has...
Do you follow Tank Girls? If not, you definitely must check out the site, headed up by Skinny, an expert...
Are you looking to install your own motorcycle helmet decals? If so, be sure to check out this step by...
So, you’ve built yourself a sick custom chopper and you’re ready to take it to the streets. The only problem is, you haven’t got insurance for it yet—and you’re not sure where to start. Your bike most likey no longer resembles the stock model it’s based on, which makes describing...
Parking your motorcycle in a safe and secure environment should be a high priority for any rider. Motorcycles are vulnerable...
For years I checked my tire pressure by pressing my thumb into the sidewall. Firm enough, good enough. It’s embarrassing...
Here are a few great videos that can take you through the process of wrapping your motorcycle helmet with a decal. A great way to give an old, lackluster helmet a much needed face lift! This first video by Maris Auksmuksts shows you the process of wrapping an Oracal 9000 series. If...
This article was written in collaboration with Road Guardians, an organization dedicated to teaching motorcyclist first aid and accident scene...
Purchasing a motorcycle is different for every prospective owner. Not everyone has the budget to get their hands on a...
It’s the start of another new riding season, and if you’re pulling your bike out of winter storage for that first glorious ride of the year, you’ll want to make sure it looks good. Unfortunately, several months sitting in a garage (or outside with nothing but a cover for protection)...
Guest post by Liz Hardy Motorcycle helmets pose a special challenge when you’re as blind as a bat. Actually, when...
Motorcycle Crashes According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle wrecks cause approximately 3,000 fatalities, and thousands more injuries....
Helmet Hair. You’ve been there, in the center of a parking lot surround by about 1,000 bikers – half of them checking you out the second you slowed down from the main road. It doesn’t matter if you ride your own, or you ride with your man on the passenger...
Café Racers are something not everyone will ever own, and that’s okay. These are special bikes, and should be built...
There are just a few terms from the world of “bling” vocabulary you should know before we start looking at...
USA Motorcycle Mirror Laws Motorcycle riding is a great pastime, and it’s also an awesome way to
get around cost effectively. Countless riders also enjoy being able to
express themselves by modifying, upgrading and tuning their bikes. While you have ample freedom to make changes, there are numerous state laws governing sport...
Automobile maniacs and automakers have locked horns over the years to generate the most reflective and eye catching paint textures...
This set of instructions is reposted with permission from Beenay25 on Instructables I thought it was time to buy an...
As a rider, you need to do everything possible to stay safe while out on the road. The first step is by ensuring that your visibility is unhindered at all times. If your visor fogs up, this protective measure will be easier said than done. Especially when you ride at...
Here’s a statistic that many bike owners or prospective owners will not love to learn: most motorcycles can lose up...
Defend Your Head, Wear a Helmet! The sun is out and the temperature is starting to rise, which has got...
Wanderlust is rampant and addictive. To look into the dreamy eyes of anyone bored with their routine job, yearning to “take a break” is a sight in itself. With motorbikes being attached to machismo and independence, they are the perfect vehicle to stage a getaway. The air hitting your face...
If you ride off-road, getting to the good stuff usually means loading your bike onto a trailer and driving there....
It is a relevant fact that riding a motorcycle, by the very nature of it, is objectively more dangerous than...
Whether riding in the city or on dirt roads, you’re constantly exposed to the elements. Obviously, in more demanding terrain, the riding conditions become more challenging. Because riding in your neighborhood is not the same as going into the backcountry or the outback. Still, the versatility of a balaclava will...