Those of ya’ll who’ve been reading us for a long time know how I feel about Harley’s LiveWire bike… It’s not traditional It’s not a V-twin It’s shockingly “un-Harley” It’s expensive for an electric I’ve said over and over that, on the one hand, it’s a 180 degree turn from what made Milwaukee great, but […]
An interesting piece of news came out of Milwaukee a few weeks ago, and like so many things “Harley” there are several ways to take it. Harley-Davidson Inc.’s top executive Jochen Zeitz said the company will “repurpose” its historic 500,000-square-foot headquarters on Milwaukee’s west side later this year. The CEO didn’t provide any further details, […]
Okay, for a lot of you, the title might not be as real as it was three weeks ago, but down here, we’re a little slower to change to Autumn. In fact, as of this writing, the first drops into the thirties at night are predicted this weekend. In short? It’s a wonderful time to […]
Here we are, September, and in many places in North America – yes, even in Canada, it’s hot. Down South, the mercury routinely touches the century mark, and even my friends up in the Midwest are complaining about hot temps and humidity that’s off the charts. The problem, of course, is that bikers like to […]
One of the things that’s frustrating about riding is the lack of options for learning about bikes unless you’re born into a family that rides. I can’t tell you the number of young people that ask me about riding, and – if they’ve got an adult with them – the adult is usually quick to […]
Say what you want, but we’ve all got them – your road name or nickname, depending on what part of the country you live in. I’ve heard plenty of them over the years, and the best ones, as far as I’m concerned, have a great story behind them. Anybody can buy a bike and choose […]
But I’m going to tell you anyway. A few weeks ago, a buddy of mine was bemoaning the way the old plastic on his street bike was faded and oxidizing. He’d tried everything – the old school stuff like polishing compound, the latest gimmick on YouTube, and he’d even considered how he might be able […]
It seems freakin’ weird to be writing an article about fuel economy for motorcycles, but here we are. Gas is through the roof and what once was a pleasant way to waste $30 on a weekend is now more like wasting a day’s pay on the weekend. Nevertheless, here goes: Get your tire pressure right. […]
One of the things I’ve always enjoyed about the pastime of riding is how changes seem to exist outside of you. You’re not only moving in (and through) a place, but as we ride, the environment we’re riding through changes, too. That high country backroad that’s closed in the winter is really multiple roads. There’s […]
First things first, prices on EVERYTHING are through the roof. It doesn’t matter if you’re fertilizing a field, getting a tank of gas, or buying a drink at the store, it’s ALL gone up. Plenty of folks are struggling, and I’m willing to bet a few bikes are going to be sold off this year […]
Last month, a buddy of mine asked me about a set of heads I had tucked away for a rainy day project, and as I dug around the top shelf in the barn, I found the reminder of why I don’t do leather work. A seat for a 1988 or so Softail I’d tried to […]
Right now, it seems like the closer we get to riding season, the crazier the world will be. Gas prices through the roof, inflation is making every-damn-thing expensive, and at this rate, I figure we’ll either be forced to sit on our bikes in the garage and make motorcycle noises with our mouths or be […]
So in my last post, I shared a little bit about Schott NYC and their leather goodies. Full disclosure? I’ve got one of their coats and it feels butter-smooth, even now at the beginning of its third riding season. Now, though, I want us all to think back to one of the greatest road-trip/biker movies […]
Look, we’re all getting antsy about the riding season, even down here, where “cold” weather is practically shirt sleeves for our brothers up north. Nonetheless, I thought it might be smart to take a few minutes this week to share a few things you ought to look for before you jump on the bike this […]
First, let me state the obvious: I have no idea where in the world you are reading this. Due to that, I have no idea what the weather looks like there. Warm, cold, snowy, sunny, whatever. What I do know is this: warmer weather is inevitable. Spring is coming, and its bringing the riding season […]
As I mentioned in my last post, it’s been a weird winter. Not a lot of riding, and a lot of this weird feeling of being “disconnected.” Why? No idea. All I know is when the Boss Lady won her a trip to Hawaii for two, I was in. Now, she’s not a rider, and […]
So, the truth is, it’s been awhile since I’ve had anything great to write. No, there hasn’t been any drama – no Covid, no lockdowns, hell, the weather’s even been pretty good, even for south Georgia in winter. …But something’s been … well, “off” the last few months. Like when you get a bad tank […]
The reasons why you need to conceal and carry while on your motorcycle is your business. Whether you’re law enforcement or someone who chooses to carry a handgun for protection, trying to conceal and carry on a motorcycle without the right motorcycle gear can be a somewhat challenging. The challenge is keeping your handgun concealed on […]
Leather is a very unique material with a long tradition of use in fashion and clothing. Today leather vests and different leather products are almost always made from animal hides. In most apparel for men, leather vests will be one of the most robust items in their wardrobe, making it important to choose the right […]
