When the Inclement Spring Weather Makes for Unfavorable Riding
So maybe you’re stuck contemplating what to do when the inclement spring weather makes for unfavorable riding conditions. What can you do? Honestly, I’ve never had too much trouble with it because I’ve always lived where “winter” was a day or two of really cold weather, followed by days at…
Hillside USA Leather – Pride and Craftsmanship Sewn Into Every Garment
Hillside USA has been manufacturing top quality AMERICAN MADE motorcycle leather apparel, which includes jackets, vests, chaps and gear for men and women, for nearly three decades. Why? The simple truth is that as more and more jobs in the textile and garment making industry went overseas, the void that…
Where are You and Your Bike Headed this Year?
Where you going this year? What big trips have you planned – or are you trying to hit a certain number of miles or kilometers in the riding season? I’ve averaged over 10,000 miles a year for a long time, but I’ll be honest, I just like getting out in…
Stuff to do with the Scoots Before Riding Season Starts
Since we’re all in some version of the Polar Vortex that’s capturing news all over North America – it’s even cold way down here in Georgia – I figured we all might be thinking long and hard about stuff we want to do to the scoots before riding season starts…
The Story of Viking Bags
From day one, Viking Bags envisioned every bag they would build to be an extension of the bike itself. Those bags should hold true to the very values that riders wanted in the bikes themselves – functional, durable, and, yes, even beautiful. The Viking philosophy was simple and radical –…
The Lowdown on Motorcycle Spark Plugs
Now that many of us have our bikes put away for the winter and might be deep into projects for those same bikes, it’s a good time to talk about some maintenance items that you probably don’t think about. Spark plugs. Sure, a lot of riders don’t even think about…
Pro Pad Motorcycle Products – USA Made
Pro Pad, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of motorcycle parts and accessories, such as motorcycle seat pads, motorcycle gel seat inserts, and motorcycle flag mounts. They got their start back in 1999 with the simple goal of making comfortable seats for their personal Harleys. From day one, the team at…
Project Bikes – Cheaper Doesn’t Always Mean Better
So, a few weeks ago, a friend of mine with more money than sense decided he wanted to buy a project bike. No problem! Craigslist down here is filled with such deals and they range from chewed up Kawasaki’s to ragged-out Sportsters. He called me, likely because I had a…
What Type of Motorcycle Insurance Do I Require?
We know motorcycle season is coming to an end as winter creeps up on us. And sure, the snow might mean months and months (and months…) of your favourite summer toy being stuck in the garage, untouched. But eventually the sun will return, the temperatures will start to rise, the…
What Makes Café Racers Special?
The motorcycle marketplace is a conundrum. With so many specialized bikes on showroom floors, it is strange how vaguely homogenized the market seems. Tourers, ADVs, dual sports, standards – they’re all so alike. That’s where the classic café racer stands alone. It is a glimmer of individuality in a world…
Ways To Help You Afford Your First Motorbike
If you’re in the market for your first motorbike, you’ll no doubt be wondering just how you’re going to afford it. Depending on your stage in life, you may not have any particular savings to speak of, and a brand new bike may be a little outside of your means….
Why I Hate Riding In October (Sometimes)
In plenty of places in North America, October represents some of the best riding weather around. Leaves are starting to change, you finally don’t feel soggy at the end of a ride, and Old Man Winter being right around the corner means that plenty of us are going to be…