tinted | Motorcycle Accessories and Apparel

Because they are such a hot item right now, I've been reviewing a lot of "new concept" helmets. I've looked at modulars, convertibles, and crossovers. Marketing lingo aside, the basic concept is to offer a helmet that adapts to different riding conditions and different riding styles. ...

Windscreens on motorcycles are nothing like their automotive counterparts. Instead of keeping out airflow, motorcycle screens redirect and manipulate the air through which a motorcycle passes. The aerodynamics of the motorcycle's front end, the speed at which a motorcycle travels, and the rider's height all affect the ...

I tend to see my bike as 90 percent function and 10 percent show. This doesn't mean that I refrain from accessories, but I won't apply anything to my bike that inhibits its performance, unless it's unbelievably neat. Not everyone shares my view, and I'm happy for that, because ...

Several times, when talking about windshields, I've badmouthed the "cop" shield. I've likened them to bad '70s sitcoms and been unabashedly derogatory. Well, I won't eat my words, but I might nibble at the edges, because Slip Streamer's Mini Police shield ain't half bad.

I think it's the "mini" that makes it. ...

Full-face helmets are not for everyone. The claustrophobic, for instance, might find them restrictive. Heck, I find them restrictive and I'm one of their most avid defenders. I'm inclined toward the half helmets for their style and the wind-in-your-face experience. Scorpion's Spitfire is a nice compromise if you're ever feeling ...

I don't tend to wear sunglasses. After breaking pair after pair and losing the ones I didn't break, I just gave up on it. So, I'm left in a bit of a pinch when the sun is near the horizon. Having a tinted shield for day riding frees you from even ...

Swimming against the current is tough. And no, I'm not talking about the philosophical state of being a deviant. I'm talking about a literal current. Riding down the road at speeds that you ought not to be going, along with a headwind, will tire anyone out in a hurry. You shouldn't have to ...

It may be that I just look in all the right places, but Vox helmets seem to be on sale all the time. They are perpetually discounted, so even if you think you're buying a $300 helmet, you end up spending $100. This makes me wonder why they don't just lower ...

If you're looking for a replacement visor or a daytime visor for your Shark RSI helmet, then I don't need to tell you how smart you are for buying an RSI. You already know how well-designed, comfortable, and robust the Shark helmets are, but there's no sense in having ...

There are several helmets in the $250 range that are well worth the cash, but this is the one I would buy, were I in the market for a new helmet. The Icon Airframe price is in the high middle, and the helmet is top tier.

DOT approved and Snell approved, the Airframe ...

For whatever reason, you're going to have to remove your goggles at an inopportune moment. It could be fog, heat, sweat, or maladjustment, but losing time taking your goggles on and off is not ideal. Scott USA is trying very hard to make things easier in that regard.

Normally, I ...

I don't race. I just like to cruise around and listen to the stories of others who are more inclined to run around the track. The closest I ever come to precision riding is when I hug the tank and roll the throttle to get through that yellow light as fast as ...