Ahh, it’s that time of the year when we humanoids with two wheels instead of our legs, shop for rubbery circles that keep us rolling. Yes, we are cheap rascals that like to run them bald, whether we get the handling or not. But, we all need a new pair of tires. Eventually, right? Except…
“Keys are for scooter boys! I’m a real motorcyclist! I don’t need NO keys!” – Said NO motorcyclist ever. Even if I wanted to sound bad-ass, that disc lock on my wheel won’t open itself up. And keys, by definition, like to get lost. A disc lock without a key, only makes your motorcycle a…
Look, there is no straightforward answer for how long you can expect your motorcycle to last. It would be the same as asking a person: “How long should humans live?” (65 is enough for me.) And getting an answer: “Your mileage may vary!” Yes, I know, everything comes to MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE. I’m so sick…
Look, I get it. We all love revving up our motorcycles on almost every stoplight and impress everyone around. But all those shenanigans come at a price. (HINT: the price is NOT a date from the girl next car!) In a nutshell, this article will teach you what the price is and how a rev…
I have to be honest now. Before researching and writing this article, I didn’t even know what are forward controls on a motorcycle, nor did I know I had them and used them. I’m riding for 8 years straight, and I felt ashamed I didn’t know one of the BASIC motorcycle parts. Feeling the same? …
Those two pieces of rubber have saved me from meeting my maker more times than I can count. But lately, something felt odd when going into corners or riding in the rain. Do you know that SCARY feeling when your tires would slide in a corner or lose grip while riding? That’s what I was…
With so many options out there when it comes to everything to do with motorcycles, sometimes you need a base to start with. For motorcycle and car chargers at least you can’t go past Battery Tender, Ctek, and Noco when it comes to choosing your first, or your next charger. These guys have it ALL…
It’s a fresh, sunny morning. You head into the garage with full gear prepared to roll out your motorcycle. Keys slide into the ignition switch, but when the “start” button is pressed, nothing happens. Panic! A perfectly planned morning ride was ruined by cold nights, draining the battery FLAT! You immediately rush to the nearest…
Skins, slicks, donuts, hoops, call them what you will; the humble tire is not only laden with high tech but also plays a vital role in keeping you safe. High performance motorcycle tires are even more critical than brakes as they are under load for the entire duration of a journey. This fact is ironic…
The Panhead and Shovelhead are two Harley Davidson V-twin motorcycles. They appear one after each other in the H-D line-up between the years 1948 to 1984. As was the Motor Company’s policy, each successive new model was a natural evolution of the species, with a list of improvements over the previous model. Both Harley-Davidson models…
