What You Need To Know About Your Smartphone
If you send pictures over the internet on your smartphone, you need to watch this video. Your privacy can be compromised.
Motorcycle Gloves – Why Wouldn’t You Wear Them?
These are my gloves to the left. I wear them because I love my knuckles. You’ll notice that the backsides have kevlar plates across all the knuckle points. If I go down, I may end up with broken fingers, but I expect to still have my knuckles. I see motorcyclists all the time riding without [...]
TOURING TIP: ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time)
You’ve probably heard this old motorcycling maxim before: ”There are two kinds of motorcycle riders, those who have been down and those who are going down.” Unfortunately, riders have to contemplate the possibility of an accident every time they swing a leg over their favorite ride. The risk of an accident can be substantially reduced [...]
Motorcycle Helmets…that don’t work!
Personally, I think they ought to be called “erase-a-face” helmets. Go down in one, and there is a good chance you will erase your nose, lips, and eyebrows right off your face.
Riding Bare, Or Almost
Riding bare on hot days! What are you thinking?
2011 Triumph Tiger 800 XC vs. BMW GS
I for one really like the looks of the 2011 Triumph Tiger 800XC better than the BMW, but, I would still consider the BMW 800GS as an alternative, because it is a proven performer. There is another good comparison article at Motorcycle Consumer News, between the 800XC and the 800GS. Check them both out. Meantime, [...]
2012 Harley-Davidson Models Released – Motorcycle USA
2012 Harley-Davidson Models Released – Motorcycle USA Harley-Davidson released its 2012 lineup today, highlighted by the introduction of one all-new motorcycle and a commemorative10th anniversary edition of the vaunted V-Rod. The Motor Company also announced that more models than ever before will be equipped with the Twin Cam 103 engine in 2012. Continue Reading 2012 Harley Davidson Models [...]
Polaris-The New Indian Chief
After miraculously surviving five ill-fated resurrections since its initial demise in 1953, America’s original motorcycle brand has found a more worthy and hopefully permanent home. Polaris Industries, Inc.—makers of Victory motorcycles, popular four-wheel off-roaders, snowmobiles and other specialty vehicles—acquired the King’s Mountain, North Carolina -based business from British private-equity firms Stellican Limited and Novator Partners [...]
Beware! Motorcycles may enhance life experience
Beware! Motorcycles may enhance life experience: ” 2000 US Tour GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – When was the last time someone said you were too old to dream? For me, motorcycles and dreams, dreaming, have always been intertwined and I was unexpectedly cut low recently when a colleague told me there are few spots he would venture [...]