End of the Season Helmet Sale? Already?
Down here in the deep southern United States, it’s still hot. Like, 100 degrees in the afternoon hot. On the other hand, Sturgis is over and football is starting, so the truth is, there’s not as much riding left as a lot of us would like. So it was more…
What’s this New Trend in German Motorcycle Helmets?
Editor’s Note: During the writing of this article , “Wolf” – our resident blog author – didn’t realize we’ve also seen this newest trend in German style helmets, so check out the New Mayans Germanator Beanie Helmet we began promoting on our site. Keep the shiny side up! Mayans Germanator Beanie…
The Inside Scoop On Helmet Ratings – Part 3
You’re screwed. You just got pulled over in another state (or province) on the scoot and you know you did what the cop is writing you a ticket for. For whatever reason, though, he’s being a hardass on you, so now, instead of just signing the ticket and going on…
4 Can’t Miss Motorcycle Events
One of the best parts about being any kind of enthusiast or hobbyist is the community that will quickly embrace you. And that’s something fans of the biker lifestyle can always feel when they get out and travel. To that end, we’ve put together some of our favorite motorcycle events…
The Inside Scoop On Motorcycle Helmet Ratings – Part 2
Okay, so in the last post, we went over how different riding styles dictated – or might dictate – different ways of rating a helmet for the real world. Since we posted that, folks have gotten damned near violent about helmets online. This guy wants to say this, this guy…
American Legend Rider Boots Have Arrived at The Den!
Two things I personally cannot stand – sore feet and folks riding motorcycles with wimpy footwear. Now, the sore feet thing is real – I spent what felt like years standing in all manner of boots and dress shoes. Around the time I escaped from the Academy, “combat” style boots…
Why it’s a Necessity to Wear Protective Motorcycle Apparel
[The following is a paid sponsored article by PandoMoto.com] In recent decades, the number of motorcycles on the road has increased dramatically. This may be good news for motorcycle riders and manufacturers, but it presents an increasing safety issue on the roadways. More than ever, it is essential that you…
The Inside Scoop On Motorcycle Helmet Ratings
About fourteen minutes after the first biker fell off the first bike and broke their head open, some enterprising individual probably decided a helmet was more than just a pretty good idea and began selling “motorcycle helmets.” The problem, though, is even though science and medicine are amazingly advanced, our…
The Story of Fox Creek Leather is the Story of America Itself
The story of Fox Creek Leather is the story of America itself. From one man, Paul Trachy, who held himself and his own handmade products to a higher standard, to his decades-old dream of uniting small teams of craftsmen from around the United States. When you buy an item from…
Motorcycle Tank Restoration – Do the Hard Stuff Yourself
So now that summer is finally here, people are digging bikes out with a variety of challenges. No spark, bad fuel, water in the tank, or, even worse, rust. There are too many ways “no spark” can hit you for me to help you out with that, but let me…
Our Take on Motorcycle Profiling – Be Prepared & Have Your Stuff in Order
So four years ago, you might remember, there was a biker-related shootout at the Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas. Nine guys died and over 170 were arrested with so-called “fill in the blank” warrants. In the last month, the final analysis – from a judicial point of view –…
WSB Helmets – Smallest DOT Certified Beanie Helmets
Let’s face it, there are a lot of helmets out there. Whether you like full face, ¾, or our favorite, the beanie, every manufacturer has different ideas on what “fit” and “safety” seem to mean. Sure, you could slap a sticker on a novelty helmet, but for some of us,…