8 Hot Tips For Picking Your First Motorcycle

Picking your first motorcycle is like stepping through a doorway into a world of freedom. Hitting the road with the wind in your hair is an unbeatable feeling – but don’t rush into this decision based on the impulse to escape from it all. Although becoming a biker might represent freedom and spontaneity, there are some important practical considerations to make before pulling the trigger on your first bike. Here are our tips for picking the perfect first motorcycle.   1) Find A Ride That Suits Your Purpose Motorcycles are rarely multipurpose, so you need the right tool for the […]

Caught on Camera! 10 Wild Sturgis Riders

One of the best parts about attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally its ability to help you shed your everyday persona. At home, you might be known as an accountant, a teacher or a plumber. But at the Rally, you can simply be a biker.   When you can experience freedom from the constraints of your daily life, who knows what kind of character might emerge on the other side? Here are a few of the folks we caught getting into their element or reinventing themselves out on the road during the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.   Get your motor runnin’ […]

Winter Motorcycle Riding Guide

Winter motorcycle rides can be a beautiful way to extend your riding season and enjoy the outdoors during the colder months. Winter rides might require extra preparation steps, but it can be well worth it when you get to enjoy a crisp ride through the open air. Check out these tips from Gobi Heat for getting the most out of your winter motorcycle riding season:   Easy motorcycle modifications Wind chill is the main factor that makes you feel cold on a winter ride, but a few easy modifications to your motorcycle can help protect your body from the wind. […]

How to Do Sturgis: A First-Timer’s Guide

There’s no doubt that planning a trip to Sturgis is exciting. But when it’s your first time, the process can be a little daunting. There’s so much to learn and know that you might find yourself with more questions than answers. What are the local motorcycle laws? Do I need a helmet? HOW DO I GET TO MOUNT RUSHMORE?! You could spend a ton of time scouring the Internet for the answers to all your questions. OR you could find them all in the Sturgis Rider News article series How to Do Sturgis, presented by the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Read […]

10 Packing Tips for Motorcycle Road Trips

There’s no doubt that motorcycle road trips can be an experience packed with fun. But road tripping for motorcyclists isn’t as straightforward as it is in a car. You can’t just gas up and drive off to your destination. There’s also a major difference between taking a Sunday ride down a local highway and riding hundreds of miles on a cross-state trip. First-time motorcycle road trips can introduce you to all sorts of new challenges. In fact, a poll of American Motorcyclist Association staff members revealed it can take years of trial and error to learn the best ways to […]

10 Benefits of Riding a Motorcycle No One Else Will Ever Tell You

If you mention motorbikes to most people, you may hear the usual ruckus of them being too dangerous and scary and fast, or some other statements along the lines of ‘you’ll never catch me on one of those’, but is there something they don’t know? Are there plenty of great and unusual things to share about the motorbiking experience? Of course there is. In fact, the list is endless, but I’m gonna condense my favorite benefits of riding a motorcycle down into a top ten list that no one else will ever tell you, especially not your parents when you’re 16 and wanting to get a bike for […]

8 Excellent Books Every Motorcycle Rider Needs to Read

Riding a motorcycle is one of the most liberating, freeing, and exciting ventures you can ever undertake, even if you’re just heading out to the store and back. Preferably you’re heading out on a road trip or exploring the great outdoors. The raw feeling of riding is unparalleled, and over the years, many novelists, writers, and authors have sought to capture their experiences to share with the world. Here are 8 books that deserve a spot on your bookshelf. 1. MotoGP Technology / Neil Spalding Neil Spalding left his typical career in search of something more. With just a notebook and a camera, he dove into […]

8 Essential Skincare Tips for Motorcycle Riders

Whether you’re taking a road trip across the country or going for a joy ride, protection is everything. You make sure your bike is well maintained, you wear the proper gear, and you keep your head on a swivel to stay aware of your surroundings. But what about your skin? All those hours on the road can take a toll on your skin. Sun, sweat, and road grime leave you feeling dirty, and their effects eventually become visible in the form of dry skin, age spots, and wrinkles. Taking care of your skin doesn’t have to take away from time […]

5 Reasons Why You’ll Like Motorcycle Touring (A Beginner’s Guide)

Motorcycles are amazing! Riding them gives you a sense of joy, peace, and freedom. Feeling the wind and being one with the environment around you is exhilarating. A sheer passion for visiting the corners of the world on a two-wheeled machine alone would be enough reason for many of us to ride. It’s a bond that no other mode of travel can match. However, there are plenty of other reasons that might lure you into kickstarting your lifelong love affair with a motorcycle. Read on to see which excites you the most.  1. Challenge   Motorcycle riding is a challenging […]

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SUICIDE SHIFTER!

 SUICIDE CLUTCH RIDING WITH NO FRONT BRAKE REALLY IS SUICIDE! I’ve seen the term “suicide shifter” used in describing a plain old ordinary tank shift. Simple ignorance caused that. There is however such a thing as a “Suicide Clutch.” I’ll tell ya why. Back in the good old days, long before foot shift was standard equipment, tank shift and foot clutch was the method used. Let’s use Harley-Davidson motorcycles as an example. The foot clutch was of the rocker type, meaning it could be “rocked” to the disengaged position, and it would stay in that position until the rider nudged […]