There's something about bullet accessories on a motorcycle that just seem right. I can't say the same thing about naked chrome women in silhouette, but I do like the look of a small, sleek bullet light. Especially one in flat black, and especially ones that put out enough LED ...
The Suomy Vandal Bayliss Limited is Suomy's new entry-level helmet designed for sport riders, sport tourers, and "urban riders", whatever that might mean. The Vandal features the same features found in Soumy's top-shelf premium helmets such as an ultra-luxurious liner with special "anti-nap" fabric the provides comfort, durability and hypoallergenic qualities. ...
The U.S. has a lot going for it, but we, especially in my state of Michigan, have terrible public transportation. The cities are sprawling and walking isn't practical, but putting all that stop-and-go on your bigger machine isn't so much fun. Scooters are practical, even if they seem irreparably tied to hipsters. ...
With this whole healthcare debate (no, I will not be getting political here), we've heard a lot about preventative care. Everyone knows it's a good thing. You nip a problem in the bud, and you end up with fewer troubles in the future. The body is little more than a ...
All around us, there are cyborgs. Don't believe me? Go walk around any city grocery store and you will see people talking, apparently to no one, with blinking devices wedged in their ears. We're done wiring the world and now we're wiring ourselves, and I say if you can't beat ‘em, ...
After a beautiful, sunny ride, I thought I would park in the driveway at the in-law's place. After a few hours, I came out to find a sticky residue covering my machine. I hadn't noticed the high and mighty pines that were dripping sun-warmed sap everywhere.
This is an example of just one ...
Florida. It's a land of duality. Florida is a nesting ground of old folks' homes and transient youthful exploits, not to mention that it's crawling with Goldwings and big bagger Harleys. Something in the air seems to inspire folks in the land of sunshine to buy big and ride conspicuously. Of ...
That cold wind coming at you will take a toll on your health as well as your comfort. There are lots of ways to deal with the changing weather when you want to keep riding. Stuffing a copy of Truck Paper in the front of your coat is one of the more inelegant ...
If you happen to notice your clutch in any way, this typically means there's a problem. Difficulties getting the bike into or out of gear, a clutch that won't release well (a.k.a. a sticky or dragging clutch), or your engine revving up and the bike not picking up speed are the ...
Last year I went riding with my brother-in-law. He had just gotten a used KLR that shook some very important bolts free. He felt a dangerous wobble and pulled over. Fortunately I had my handy-dandy tool kit with me, otherwise he would have been doing a lot of pushing.
A single loose ...
