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…
More Stupid Motorcycle Tricks, Tips and Hacks
Okay, so after all these years, you know I have two bikes, but that other people’s bikes and projects seem to float into my garage from time to time. Some I actually brought home myself, still others just magically appear. She Who Must Be Obeyed has another theory on why…
Good Timing is a Great Thing
I know, I know, it’s been forever since I’ve posted and I promise, I haven’t been misbehaving. To tell the truth, I’ve been stuck indoors too much since the weather has sucked in South Georgia for weeks. 100-degree days, humidity off the charts, and rain every afternoon. So my bikes…
A Few More Motorcycle Cleaning Hacks
In our last post, we talked about a few easy ways to keep your bike clean and protected during riding season and even though we covered a lot of ground, I realized that I hadn’t mentioned a few important ones. If you wear a full-face helmet or have a fairing/windshield,…
Keeping Your Motorcycle & Riding Gear in Shape
Well, it’s for sure summer here in the Deep South, and the other day, I had my first attack of “Bacon and Legs” when I sat down on the bike after it had been out in the sun for an hour. Yeah, I did the “burned ass” dance in the…