August 31, 2020
Gokul Nair
9 minutes
When you google the word “souvenir”, the search bar dictionary brings up two definitions: sou·ve·nir /ˌso͞ovəˈnir/ noun a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event. verb take as a memento. By far, the best souvenir I’ve ever seen in my life belonged to my friend Gary. It wasn’t of a place, it was of a lot of places- A sticker of an empty map of the East outlined in blue. But with the route of his first long-distance motorcycle tour highlighted in red. The route Gary rode started at Richmond, Virginia and went all…
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August 24, 2020
Gokul Nair
7 minutes
This should be a surprise to none of you: gray skies make it much harder to see. Not just because they’re gray, but because of what turns them gray. There are many well-researched articles like this one that tell us about how much harder rain makes it see, due to droplets: Making street lamps less bright by blocking part of their light output Scattering light rays (meaning less light reflected by objects to your eye; meaning less visibility) Droplets on headlamps causing light to “backscatter” and create a glare in your field of vision (makes it much harder on your…
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August 17, 2020
Albert Riley
14 minutes
When getting ready to go riding on your motorcycle, do you spend a while getting all your motorcycle gear on? After putting on your suit, helmet, and gloves, you may be wondering whether you really need those boots. So, are motorcycle boots worth it? Motorcycle boots are worth every penny as an important part of motorcycle gear because they keep your feet and ankles protected while you ride. With the hot exhaust pipes and motor nearby, you need something to keep you from getting a nasty burn. Motorcycle boots are your only protection for your feet in an accident as…
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August 13, 2020
Albert Riley
14 minutes
It’s rarely mentioned when discussing the motorcycle culture, but motorcyclists are surprisingly high up on the list of people who care a lot about their outfits. They’re pretty picky about their helmet and jacket matching the color schemes of their bikes. Custom paint jobs, however, can be prohibitively expensive. Wrapping a helmet, though, is inexpensive and easy to do yourself. How do you wrap a motorcycle helmet? In a clean, windless space, remove all removable components and clean the helmet with rubbing alcohol. Roughly cut the vinyl into the needed shapes. leaving an inch or two or all sides. Heat…
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August 10, 2020
Albert Riley
18 minutes
It is one of the worst feelings you can have as a rider. You go out to your bike, try to get it started up, and—nothing. So, what is the deal? You might be looking at a battery that has just gone flat and needs a recharge, you might have a bad motorcycle battery, or you might have some other issue going on. There are several symptoms of a dead or dying motorcycle battery, ranging from the ignition not being able to turn and the battery not holding a charge to cracks, bulges, and discoloration appearing on the battery and…
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August 6, 2020
Albert Riley
16 minutes
Something that makes motorcycles slightly different from other modes of transportation is that the bike’s weight can impact how safe they are to ride. Depending on factors such as your height and weight, how heavy or light a motorcycle is can be beneficial or hindering your safety. Heavier motorcycles are better than lighter motorcycles. They have plenty of added features that make them superior to lighter bikes. These include the ability to go over obstacles in the road easier and keeping you safer in the event of a crash. Heavier motorcycles are better for the experienced rider. But if you’re…
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August 3, 2020
Albert Riley
19 minutes
Your hands are your connection to the road when riding on a motorcycle. No one wants to be thinking about the weather conditions and whether their digits are getting cold while riding. Even though not all motorcycles have the luxury of heated handlebar grips, there is another option for those cold rides. Heated motorcycle gloves are a less expensive option for those looking to keep their hands warm on a motorcycle ride, and they work fairly well for their size and cost. A typically heated motorcycle glove is no larger than a winter glove and has the added heating element…
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July 30, 2020
Albert Riley
19 minutes
For non-bikers, a motorcycle jacket is nothing more than a fashion statement, though it is a uniform of sorts for bikers. It serves as a piece of protective clothing and getting one requires several considerations other than just making you look good. When picking the right motorcycle jacket, you will have to check certain characteristics or features, such as the armor or padding, reflectivity, ventilation, and removable liners. These jackets also come in various styles and materials, and what you pick will be a matter of preference. Of course, getting the right fit is also very important. Read on to…
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July 27, 2020
Albert Riley
13 minutes
If you own a motorcycle or are thinking about getting one, the most important thing to understand is the concept of overheating, often caused by improper oil usage. Oil is the lifeblood of an engine, used both to lubricate moving parts and to cool internal machinery. If the oil is too hot, the bike will likely overheat, causing you at best a headache and at worst catastrophic injuries. Therefore, an oil cooler will be your best friend in protecting both yourself and your bike. An oil cooler consists of tubes lined with heat-absorbing fins that strip motorcycle oil of excess…
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July 23, 2020
Albert Riley
7 minutes
Motorcyclists have lots of differing opinions when it comes to using fly screens. If you’re new to motorcycling, you might be feeling overwhelmed by so many conflicting answers. And you don’t want to waste your money on an accessory that isn’t going to do anything. Do motorcycle fly screens work? Fly screens are less effective than full windshields at directing air away from your body. This is because of their smaller size. Whether a fly screen is right for you will depend on how you want to use it. People use motorcycle accessories for a variety of reasons. Since wind…
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