Bike

Let's say, hypothetically, that you're the type of person that really likes to keep adding accessories on your bike. Heck, that's why you keep coming back to look at reviews about accessories that you might be somewhat interested in right? What if you ran out of items to install on your ...

I don't get to go out and ride dirt bikes as much as I'd like. I'm sure I'm not the only one out there that feels that way, too. But, when I do get to ride in the sand or the mud, there's always the day after that I don't ...

There are motorcycle covers, and then there are motorcycle covers. What's the difference, you ask? Well, I've seen "covers" that are made from a 10-year-old bed sheet. Not really going to protect that investment of yours, right? Another common "cover" is the good ol' 10'x10' blue tarp. Sure, it'll keep the rain ...

If these boots were made for walking, they probably wouldn't make very good motorcycle boots. I'm not saying that they're uncomfortable to walk in, but I would suggest breaking them in a little bit before walking a marathon in them. My experience has always been that if you don't ...

What sets us apart from the other animals in the world besides our opposable thumbs? It's got to be our love for things of a frill-like nature. You know, like the fringe that is put on the sleeves of leather coats to make them look even more interesting, ...

Give a man a fishing pole and he can spend all his time at the river bank casting the line, but hand him a sissy bar bag and he can buy a fish at the store, carry it on his motorcycle, and cook it at home. I'm pretty sure ...

Where I come from, there's almost a mandatory law that states that if you don't have stickers or other accessories on your truck or car that states exactly what your political views are, or the brands of vehicles you enjoy, it's weird -- because if you don't have a bumper sticker ...

"Now, Franklin, why don't you tell me where your fixation on license plate frames came from?"

"Well, to be honest, Doc, I don't really know. I mean... my Pops always used to switch out the ol' plate frame on the family Bonneville. Ya know, one month we'd have one that said ...

Let's do some word association:

I'll say a word and you say the first thing that pops in your head. First word: "Road Rash" (you probably thought of "Ouch"). Second word: "Naked Leather" (maybe you thought of a shaved cow running through a busy mall?). Last word: "Protection" (perhaps an ...

I've always been a Honda fan, probably stemming back to the first motorcycle I ever owned. It wasn't the prettiest thing out on the streets, but I had a blast on it, and it ran well with very little maintenance. For as much as I love Hondas, though, you can't ...

For those of you out there in internet land who have a utility trailer that is used to carry your ATVs and dirt bikes out to the sand dunes, sometimes finding a ramp that is portable and strong enough isn't always an easy task. There are plenty of ...

The Team Valhalla Neck Brace / Support Kart is designed to protect that wonderful neck of yours in many ways. First of all, this brace is approved for use in the WKA (World Karting Association), which is the world's largest sanctioning body for the world of go-kart racing. That ...

Before all this GPS being able to get mounted to the handle bar nonsense, the only way I had a map of where I was riding to was by taping a MapQuest printout to the inside of my windshield and hoping that it would stay put. Actually, now that I ...

Let's say, hypothetically, that I'm a big Walker, Texas Ranger fan strictly because of the jacket that Chuck Norris wears throughout many episodes. You know which one I'm talking about, right? The denim jacket in which Norris wears holds all the secrets of the roundhouse kick itself. So, logically I ...

How many times have you gotten on a bike and adjusted the mirrors over and over again, only to realize that the only way that you're going to be able to see behind you is to shift your shoulders to either side when you want to take a peak? ...

There are some things that the cowboys had a knack for, and one of those things was coming up with practical clothing designs while out on the trails. The poncho, for example, is ingenious. It keeps you warm but also doesn't hinder your hand movement at all, and heck, it's ...

The evolution of motorcycle apparel has been an interesting thing to witness, especially as I'm just a casual observer. In the past, the only items for safety that were usually made were made for men, because it was something like 1% of the riders out there were women, so not really ...

The thing about buffalos is that you know they're pretty tough to begin with. They have big strong backs, can weigh a ton, and have large horns capable of skewering a man like a shish-kabob. This is probably what helps buffalo leather be as durable and protective as it is, and ...

One of the most bizarre things that I ever saw riding down the freeway was pulling up past a couple on a big touring Harley-Davison and seeing the woman on the back asleep. Not only was I dumbfounded that someone could feel comfortable enough on a bike to catch some ...

Ever get that feeling when you're riding on the freeway that you could fly off at any moment, or that even at 60 mph you're holding on as hard as you can to the handlebars? It's not because you're going too fast; it's probably because you don't have ...

No saddle bag is created equal to another. With all the different sizes and materials out there, it can be hard to find the pair that will compliment your bike as well as have all the room you need. These Willie and Max Black Magic Compact Slant Saddlebags ...

In my opinion, there's never really a wrong accessory that you can put on your bike. Sure, there are ones that work better than others or have more features that you really need, but at the end of the day no matter what you do, you're customizing your motorcycle ...

So, you own a motorcycle and a leather vest. I guess the next logical step is to join a motorcycle gang and cause lots of trouble, right? Well, if you're not quite ready for the lifestyle change that will most likely involve some time behind bars as well as getting ...

Bugs are really annoying. It never fails, either. I could be out taking a nice leisurely ride out in the country roads and get thirty miles out with not a single bug splatter, then all of a sudden it will be like a swarm of locusts have descended ...

"It's not so much of a problem having to deal with helmet hair as it is trying to deal with not being able to ride my bike because of the weather." This was told to me by a seasoned woman rider who I noticed pulling off a Harley-Davidson half helmet after ...

One of the things that I miss the most about being young is the ability to get up from falls without so much as a bruise and wanting to try the same stunt again that had me on the ground in the first place. This works when climbing trees or ...

I'm a firm believer that helmets should be worn when riding, but I can also understand that a lot of them on the market feel bulky and heavy. It's not always the thicker or heavier helmet that protects best, either. Sometimes, just having the right material can make ...

Fire is what separates man from beast. It's the life-giving warmth that has carried mankind through the dark ages and helps us survive through extreme, cold climates. That is perhaps why fire in itself has been burned into the very DNA of every man, woman, and child ...

The Sportster Fuel Gauge Kit, made by Harley-Davidson, is designed to give you a little bit of stress relief, because there's nothing like the added frustration of getting just a couple of miles out of town only to start sputtering and run out of gas. After installing this bad boy, ...

Getting a new jacket is like making a new friend. You're bound to go on grand adventures that will add a wealth of experience to your life. Your jacket will enjoy getting to see the world, and you'll enjoy having the protection that your best jacket friend offers if you ...

"Oh Steven, I can't believe that you got that beautiful hand stitched jacket your grandmother made for you right before she died all muddy and filthy like that. Have you no shame? Did you even think about her frail, bony fingers pushing the needle through that tough fabric, almost ...

Part of the reason for owning a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is having the ability to bling it up with accessories that help define and separate your bike from the rest of the herd. Though there are several thousand different accessories that will chrome the crap out of your cruiser, ...

There can be a lot of prejudice in the motorcycle world. People who ride Hondas tend to buy gear with Honda's name on it, where the same could be said for Harley-Davidsons or Kawasaki. Though, riding jackets all have the same goal in mind, basically saving your skin. If a jacket comes ...

Maybe you're the kind of person that likes to have a couple of "extras" around just in case. Maybe instead of one buying one hacksaw and extra blades, you buy three or four hacksaws just to be on the safe side. Some people might call you weird, but ...

Sometimes when you're deciding on which bike to buy, it can be easy to forget about the potential passengers that are going to ride with you. Sure, you might not have a significant other now, or maybe you don't think you're ready to take someone's life in your hands through ...

"The gods of Metal hath called down upon you from the heavens to show thy appreciation and love of Metaldom. Thou hath been ever ready, with jackets and pants made from the skins of bovines, and art noble, indeed, to be presented with a most Metal idol from which thou ...

Sometimes it's not enough just to have a way to see behind you on your bike. Sometimes, you've got to add a little personality, or maybe even a little bit of attitude to your beast. If you've seen as many bikes as I have, you start to notice the subtle ...

Part of the love of owning a motorcycle for years is being able to dress it or add a little of your own character to it. I don't think I've known a single person that has truly ridden a bike for an extended period of time and decided to keep ...

Part of the timelessness of Harley-Davidson is the fact that even though technology has made leaps and bounds, Harley bikes dedicate themselves to preserve the feel of the old glorious days of motorcycledom, which is my word for the beginning of the motorcycle revolution. They don't need to put fancy ...

There are so many details that get overlooked on your bike that sometimes all you want to do is put something on that will scream "Look at me!" It's not a bad thing. Adding accessories that catch the eyes of motorists is just another way to ensure that ...

"It just won't fit," exclaimed Jerry as he was trying to strap a purchase from Ikea on the back seat of his Kawasaki. "If only I had a rear rack. Then it would fit for sure."

That night, Jerry hunted vigorously for a good-looking online rack that not only is ...

Here I was, digging deep into the corners of a rough road I've never ridden before. Zigging this way, zagging that way to avoid all the obstacles that jumped into my path, I came into a straight-away and pulled the throttle wide open. Dash marks started to blur into ...

When you're on a cruiser bike, you are saying a statement to the rest of the motorcycle community. You're letting them know that you're in it for the ride. Typically (and you may argue with me), the cruiser style is more comfortable, designed to give the rider a ...

Motorcycles are considered grown-up toys. I know there are kids these days in motocross and other racing outlets, but really, how young is too young to get your children interested in motorcycles? I don't think that's a question that can be answered honestly. There are too many variables, ...

Out on the dirty off-road trails, you seldom are thinking about whether or not your brake components are safe from debris, until they stop working and you run into a tree. I'm not saying that it's going to happen, but you know what the Boy Scouts and Davy Crockett ...

I always find it somewhat interesting how some motorcyclists really enjoy wearing full track suits with matching helmets on the open road. When you're on the track, it makes a lot of sense -- but honestly, I think that some riders feel like if their helmet is multi-colored and ...

Liquid Performance is known for being a quality bike cleaner. We use this stuff at the scooter shop to keep the bikes in the showroom glistening under the bright fluorescent lights overhead. What's nice about the Street Bike Kit is that it contains everything you need to really clean up ...

How loud is too loud when it comes to the roar from your monster, which lays quietly in the garage until you disturb her slumber? In most cases, I'd say to let the police or your neighborhood alliance make the call on that. Until then, you should try and ...

Dust, by definition, is annoying. It gets everywhere, on everything, and can make normal activities like seeing and breathing somewhat difficult during your outdoor adventure. Sure, the excitement of getting out on your dirt bike or ATV might be enough motivation to deal with all the dust that’s involved, but ...

They say that the most important thing on the track isn't the skill of the racer, but the temperature of the tires. I've never been out on the track myself, but I've talked to people who race regularly and it seems to be the common remark. If you're new ...