I'll start this off by saying I am not a doctor and I don't even play one on TV. If you have a serious injury and you are looking at a motorcycle product review website for advice before talking to your doctor, then you ought to have your head checked as ...
Helmets come in all sorts of styles and variations: full face, open face, half helmet, dirt, and street. Heck, you can even buy a suction cup Mohawk to attach to your lid if you so desire.
HJC's A-3 Carbon Fiber Open Face helmet is their cream-of-the-crop open face helmet. The ...
When you're on your bike the last thing you need slowing you down is your backpack. Many conventional backpacks act more like parachutes than book bags. Thankfully, lots of manufacturers offer more aerodynamic designs aimed at cutting through the wind rather than catching it.
Axio is a major player in the motorcycle accessories ...
Motocross, and really any kind of dirtbiking, is a killer on the ol' knees. Your legs are like extra suspension for your bike, and just like your forks and shock, they react to every big triple or tiny bump on the track. EVS is a company dedicated to keeping you ...
To those folks outside the wonderful world of motocross, our beloved sport's apparel and protective gear can often come across looking "weirdo" or "wanna-be superhero." Let's face it: brightly-colored flashy clothes, paired with large amounts of plastic body armor and big ol' boots, is kind of reminiscent of a forgotten ...
Ever wondered what it would be like to have enough room on your bike to store enough supplies for a small country? Ever wished your motorcycle had enough storage space for your actual kitchen sink? Well look no further than the Dowco Rally Pack Luggage System.
Designed for the serious road-tripping biker, ...
Adequate storage on any bike is a hard enough task. Storage on sport bikes seems to be just that much harder as leather just doesn't quite compliment the color schemes, and there are nowhere near as many saddlebags and fender pack options.
The Axio Tail Bag aims to provide a solution to ...
Reality can be a hard thing to swallow. The reality that I'm talking about is the fact that you can lock your bike up with all the chains in the world, but if you leave it sitting on an easy-to-boost trailer while you stuff your face with Grand Slam breakfasts at ...
Lets face it: sport bikes are awesome because they are essentially full-blown race bikes and racing is awesome. While that is true, the fact of the matter is that not everyone races and most people actually just use their sport bike for regular street riding. If you've ever taken a long trip on ...
The amount of choices when it comes to tank bags available for your ride can be a bit overwhelming. When choosing one, it all boils down to size and features. Is it big enough for your junk? Is it so big your handlebars hit it? And does it have enough pockets ...
Gloves, without a doubt, are an important part of any rider's protection apparel. The general rule of thumb is: the more protection the better. That may be true, but not everyone is willing to sport a glove that goes all the way up to their elbows just to be safe. Alpinestars ...
Sunglasses are handy little devices. Not only can they protect your pupils from melting, but if you ride a motorcycle they can also keep your peepers safe from flying rocks and bugs. Considering most people enjoy the ability to see, you would think spending a little extra dough on some quality glasses ...
Minibikes serve two purposes: to make young, wide-eyed, daydreaming kids worship the parents who actually bought them a freaking dirt bike, or to make full-grown adults giggle like school girls as they ride their hopped-up toy around their backyard track with the guys from the office. Either way, BBR is pretty much the ...
Whether you are putting it all on the line stunt-riding, or you just like to ride your sport bike fast, there is nothing wrong with a little extra protection. Often times though, that extra protection is bulky, uncomfortable, and just doesn't look very cool. Icon aimed to change that with its ...
If you ride hard, chances are you will eventually fall hard. The key to making a bad fall a little less sucky is quality protection. Although you should take care of your entire body, there are certain key areas that you really should not skimp on when it comes ...
A relatively new trend in off-road riding in the past few years has been to ditch the old trail-destroying aggressive knobbies for more enviro-friendly and ultra grippy trials tires. While trials tires are nothing new, they are gaining some serious popularity among pro riders and weekend warriors.
Dunlop's 18 inch D803 Rear Trials tire ...
Serious riders demand serious protection. The Cortech GX Air Series 2 jacket is a high-end jacket that combines a bit of flashy style with top notch materials and protection.
The GX Air Series 2 uses a combination of natural and synthetic materials. The back, shoulder and elbow panels are all decked out ...
When it comes to riding jackets, often times function and fashion have a hard time seeing eye-to-eye. Alpinestars seems to be one of those companies that has nearly perfected the art, though. Always at the front of the pack when it comes to quality and workmanship, the Italian company also knows how to ...
A quality moto hoody is an essential piece of clothing every rider needs in order to properly compliment his image. Don't roll your eyes and act like you don't care about your image. Those gnarly graphics kits, unnecessary foam seat humps, and anodized valve stem caps aren't exactly performance mods. Don't ...
Finding a cool and nice performing headlight for your bike can be a pain. Thankfully the folks over at Acerbis have aimed to take that hassle out of picking new headlights with its universal Cyclops light unit.
The main thing that really stands out about the Cyclops is that it is approved ...
When summertime is upon us, that's good news for every moto-head out there. Motorcyclists are lucky. Most areas of society have shunned the convenient piece of clothing that has become iconic to the identity of two-wheeled lovers the world over. I often wonder if the first person bold enough to remove ...
There's hardcore, and then there's hardcore. Right now you may have your bike covered in skulls and have a helmet covered with artwork so evil-looking that the mere thought of it is enough to make children have nightmares. But how scary is your riding jacket? And I'm not talking about ...
Just because you are not riding your motorcycle doesn't mean you can't let people know you are a rider who supports the industry. More and more gear companies are capitalizing on the casual clothing market these days. It's big business that's good for the companies and even better for the moto-loving consumer.
Alpinestars ...
For some reason the expansion chamber on a two-stroke is like a massive magnet for dent-inducing rocks and roots when you're out on the trail. A new pipe isn't cheap, so protecting the one you have it is a good idea, especially when you consider all the abuse the underside of the ...
There's nothing quite as jilting as plopping your rear down on a freezing cold vinyl seat on your quad. For those frigid winter riding days, you can either pile on more and more movement-restricting layers, or you can go spring for something like a heated seat cover.
Better than your old ...
Suzuki's DRZ400 is a strange beast. It is by no means a state of the art motorcycle, yet it is ridiculously popular. So popular in fact, there's a good chance you probably ride one and don't even know it. Well maybe not but you get the idea. The bike itself really hasn't changed ...
When it comes to getting your bike into the bed of your truck, there aren't a whole lot of ways to do it. Sure, that nasty old deck plank you found behind your grandparents' shed works, but eventually you might want something a bit sturdier and better constructed than a water-logged piece ...
There are few things more fun than a Yamaha Rhino, or any four-wheeler for that matter. For some reason, sticking a big ol' engine in what really amounts to an off-road go-kart has an awesome factor that is literally off the charts. But as cool as they are out of the box, ...
Customizing your bike so it stands out from all the other two-wheelers out there is what owning a motorcycle is all about. Whether you are a seasoned garage monkey or you are new to turning the wrenches, tweaking and adding accessories not only makes your bike look good, it's also a ...
Get caught riding on public land of any sort without a spark arrestor and you not only risk getting a hefty ticket, you risk burning down my riding area. Seriously, not sporting a spark arrestor is a bad idea, and only gives all the environmentalists more ammo in their fight to shut down ...
Changing your own tires is like public speaking. Most people are terrified to do it, but those who do will tell you it really isn't that hard if you just get out there and do it every now and then. If you've finally reached the point where you are tired ...
If you rock a half-helmet or any lid without a shield, a good pair of sunglasses is really your eyeballs' only line of defense against rocks, bugs, wind, sun, or any other pupil-damaging projectile. Finding that balance between style and safety is the key.
Lets face it: if you're sporting a brain-bucket, you're probably ...
The idea of reverse is a strange, almost unfathomable concept to most two-wheeled riders. Save for the biggest of street cruisers, the mythical reverse is absent from the world of motorcycles. Well that's not the case on a quad.
Reverse is alive in the four-wheeled world. A handy and often necessary feature, Dr. D's ...
Saddlebags are a biker's best friend. No matter how you slice it, there just isn't an easy way to pack more than what fits into your pockets on a ride. With a bajillion different options of various styles and materials though, picking the right set of saddlebags is often the hardest ...
Been looking to get in touch with your inner zombie? Do you identify best with your undead friends? Are you in the market for a jacket with a pretty wicked graphic scheme? Well if any of those questions apply to you then Icon's Decay Hooligan jacket may be just what ...
Saddlebags and fender racks aren't everybody's cup of tea. A lot of riders prefer the look and convenience of being able to just strap on a nice backpack, saddle up, and go. Finding a bag that looks good and works well is the challenge. Axio's Hybrid Black XL Hardpack is an ...
The absence of a center stand on most sport bikes and cruisers makes regular maintenance for the casual mechanic a bit tricky. There seems to be plenty of options for universal rear bike stands that use the swingarm, but due to so many variations in design and size of front ...
To say Power Trip's Army Alpha Motorcycle Jacket is unique is an understatement. Officially licensed by the U.S. Army, this baby screams testosterone and has a style all its own.
The military-influenced style is pretty easy to see as it has one arm that is decked out in camo and a ...
As any motocross racer will tell you, getting a good start makes winning a race a whole lot easier. It's not rocket science when you think about it. If you start in front of, rather than behind 20 other guys, that's just fewer racers you have to get past to get ...
Preventing Junior from breaking his head doesn't necessarily mean you have to break the bank too. The Fox V1 Youth Motocross helmet is an entry-level dome protector with a lot of big boy and big price tag features.
Fox is without a doubt at the top of the motocross gear industry and ...
Cleaning and changing the air filter on your quad is one of those dreaded yet so very necessary maintenance routines everyone has to live with. Decades ago K&N set out to simplify and change the way we do things when it comes to air filters.
At first glance, the price might turn you off ...
There are few things in this world that compare to that stomach-dropping feeling that hits you when you get all geared up to go out on your first ride since that annoying winter rain subsided, only to realize that your battery is completely dead.
One of the best ways to ensure you ...
How many times has this scenario played out in your garage? You're hunched over your bike, reaching through a tangled mess of metal and wires in an attempt to unscrew a tiny little bolt that has been eluding your massive sausage fingers for the past half hour, only to ...
Having a conversation with someone on a motorcycle is much like having a conversation at a rock concert. Besides all the sweat and that annoying guy in the acid-wash jean shorts not wearing a shirt, they both involve a lot of yelling and usually result in both parties nodding their heads ...
Tire pressure is one of the most critical yet often most overlooked maintenance issues on a motorcycle. Your tires are the only things on your bike that actually touch the road so it would seem wise to take care of them. Considering changes in your tire pressure can dramatically affect ...
Summer is all about getting on your ride and hitting those sunshiny roads. If you happen to be interested in riding with some protection though, which everyone should be, then summer can also mean sweating your bearings off inthe sweltering heat in traffic or while sitting at a stoplight ...
If you work on your bike at all, then no matter how careful you might be, chances are you will eventually tarnish your pristine garage floor with a nice black blob of oil that will turn into a nearly impossible to remove stain.
Pour-N-Restore Oil Stain Remover offers a new twist ...
Just because you don't have the dough to spring for an uber- tricked, top of the line helmet doesn't mean you have to ride without top of the line style and top of the line protection.
HJCs CL-15 Full-Face Helmet is a popular choice with everyone from new riders, to the budget conscious crowd, ...
There never seems to be quite enough room on your bike when you're headed out for those long road trips. And then there's the issue of what to do if you go somewhere and buy a couple of souvenirs or something. If you have your
bags packed to the brim, you're pretty ...
Few things are as kryptonite-like to the proud bike owner as water spots and water streaks on a freshly washed bike. Even the most diligent towel and shammy users will admit that getting those stubborn water drops out of every nook and cranny can be next to impossible.
If your wife is about ready ...