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,…
Schott NYC History – From Selling Locally Door to Door to Digitally Worldwide
Schott’s heritage is a true-blue, real-deal, piece of Americana. The iconic styles produced by hand for over 100 years have become infused in American culture and have served as battle flags for the American spirit. Begun by two brothers of a Russian immigrant, Schott NYC originally sold jackets – of…
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…