May 14, 2020
Gokul Nair
12 minutes
Chaps are pretty commonplace today. They look badass, keep you warm, and keep road rash at bay. But the ancestors of the modern motorcycle chaps were born a long time ago. A time from when cowboys tended to cattle on vast ranches in North America. Yes. Cowboys. A History Lesson On Chaps The myth of the cowboy has been romanticized to varying degrees by most modern Americans (most of whom have been nowhere near a horse). In the 50s, it was portrayed in the form of the Marlboro Man, one of the most brilliant advertisements of all time. Presenting a…
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March 30, 2020
Gokul Nair
8 minutes
Motorcycles are arguably the coolest form of transportation. And when the utility of something is so inherently cool, it carries over into the fashion associated with it. Let me explain. The early days of motorcycle fashion stemmed from the rise in popularity of motorcycles during the Great War days. The trends of the time were heavily influenced by the uniform. Consequently, this time period gave birth to gauntlet-style gloves. The next decade saw young men copying the protective pullovers worn by the Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew race team. Towards the end of the decade, Irving Schott produced the first motorcycle jacket.…
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February 3, 2020
Gokul Nair
18 minutes
It took me about 30 minutes to learn the basics of riding a motorcycle. But to learn how to ride it well? That takes a long time. My MSF class happened decades ago, and I’m still learning. The barrier of entry for learning is ridiculously low for a motorcycle, but the learning curve goes on forever. And that’s because there is a truckload of things you need to keep in mind when you’re on a bike that you don’t when you’re in a car. Cars don’t tip over when you make mistakes. They also don’t tip over when some other…
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August 12, 2019
Olivia Walsh
8 minutes
Today we are going to talk about 3 motorcycle pants and discuss their differences. All 3 of them are from the same brand Klim. Some of you might like only one of these. Others just 2 of these Klim pants. And we are sure there will be people among our readers who will absolutely love all 3 of the pants and will see their use in different situations. If you are wondering which 3 of the motorcycle pants we are going to discuss today those are Klim Dakar pants, Klim Mojave pants, and Klim Outrider Pants. We will start with…
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May 13, 2019
Owen Hunt
6 minutes
Finding the perfect pair of motorcycle riding jeans, which is good-looking, fits well and has good abrasion protection qualities is not easy. Not to forget, searching for the right motorcycle pants is also directly or indirectly related to the spending budget. If you are looking to buy a new pair of jeans to wear the next time you go out for a ride, we can help you clear some confusion and dish out some really nice options for you. Here we have listed 3 of the best motorcycle riding jeans. But do we have a clear winner? You’ll have to…
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