June 18, 2020
Gokul Nair
10 minutes
Sena Technologies was founded in 1998 by Tae Y. Kim. Ever since, the company has made waves in the world of Bluetooth communication technology. In 2010, Sena made history by launching one of the first intercom headsets in history. This was during a time when intercom technology was virtually unheard of. The SMH10 was revolutionary. The brand has dominated the Bluetooth intercom domain for motorcycle and outdoor sport communications devices in almost every aspect, ranging from intercoms with integrated cameras to smart helmets to bicycle helmets. We guarantee you that anyone who’s ever been remotely interested in Bluetooth communication has…
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June 15, 2020
Gokul Nair
9 minutes
The Perfecto Cigar is a cigar with a name that is partly self-explanatory. The beautiful shape of the cigar- its closed foot, bulging midsection and tapered head- make it among the most unique in the world. Designed by the most experienced cigar rollers with a degree of patience only decades of practice can instill, the Perfecto is one of the most enjoyed cigars by casuals and enthusiasts alike. But why did we start an article on motorcycle jackets with a paragraph about a cigar? Because the first motorcycle jacket in history was named after the Perfecto cigar. Irving Schott, a…
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June 11, 2020
Albert Riley
8 minutes
A helmet is used to protect the heads of people while performing activities that could result in head trauma if something goes wrong; this is especially important for those who ride motorcycles. However, wearing a bike helmet may not be so appealing if they always look unnecessarily large or dorky. Why does your bike helmet look huge? Motorcycle helmets look huge because of the multiple layers that are required to protect a person’s head in the event of a bike crash or other traumatic accident. However, in some cases, a helmet may appear large because it is the wrong size…
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June 8, 2020
Albert Riley
7 minutes
We’ve all been in the situation. You need to replace or refill your coolant in your motorcycle, and you don’t have enough of one type. You have two or three types, and that would technically be enough to replace your coolant. Now, a few weeks down the road, you’re having engine trouble out of your motorcycle. While you run down the list of what it could be, let’s talk about mixing coolant. Can you mix motorcycle coolant? This is not recommended. Mixing coolants can cause different reactions due to different ingredients in each coolant. While some brands advertise that they can…
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June 4, 2020
Gokul Nair
12 minutes
It doesn’t matter if you’re riding to the nearest Target or doing a cross-country road trip with your friends. If you’re sitting pretty on your motorcycle and the wheels on that thing start rotating, you’d best wear a helmet. Lest you won’t be sitting very pretty for long. But you’re smart enough to know not to do that. So are most people. Because motorcycle bikers wear helmets everywhere. And for good reason. A compilation of four studies concluded that helmets reduced the risk of death by 42%. Furthermore, a summation of six other studies concluded that helmets reduced the risk…
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June 1, 2020
Albert Riley
7 minutes
Motorcycle problems usually stem from how it is used: either rigorously or lightly. However, regardless of how often you use your bike, it is just as possible for it to develop issues due to technical malfunctions that prevent you from getting it up and running. Some of these malfunctions, such as not being able to start the motorcycle, can be a result of something as simple as dropping your bike on the ground. How do you fix a bike that won’t start after it’s been dropped? First, you’ll need to determine which component(s) of the motorcycle received damage after it…
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May 28, 2020
Gokul Nair
11 minutes
The doctor walked in and said “You’re stupid. Don’t ride motorcycles anymore. But you’re fine.” That was Louis CK on WTF With Marc Maron, back in 2010. He was doing 70 miles down second avenue in Manhattan. This was in the late eighties, when he was around 22. He had been doing stand-up for about 4 years at that point. He was riding a motorcycle in NYC so he could get to shows quicker. The incident he was narrating was about a major motorcycle accident that he got into. A car ran a red light and plowed right into his…
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May 25, 2020
Albert Riley
8 minutes
The days are getting warmer and the roads are getting clearer. That means it’s the season for riding. Riding motorcycles means getting hot and sweaty, something that interferes with our ability to keep our skin looking fresh and our makeup on our faces. Not only does your skin make things difficult, but so does the helmet you’ll be wearing. Can you wear makeup with a motorcycle helmet? It is completely possible to wear both makeup and a motorcycle helmet. The coverage of makeup you can wear will vary depending on the type of helmet you will be wearing and your…
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May 21, 2020
Gokul Nair
11 minutes
The Auto-Cycle Union (ACU for short) is the official authority on the affairs of motorcycle sports in Great Britain. For those of you living across the pond, Great Britain is the United Kingdom minus Northern Ireland. Aimed at developing the sport of motorcycling through various clubs, its genesis was in 1903. Nearly six score years ago. For those of you who haven’t watched Lincoln, that is a hundred and twenty years. (“Score” is archaic speak for twenty.) But the earliest races conducted by the ACU saw radical changes. Races where the fastest rider won, as opposed to the original style,…
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May 18, 2020
Albert Riley
7 minutes
Speedometers are a significant instrument installed on a motorbike in order to monitor the speed that the rider is going. However, many riders are wondering if the speedometer is actually an essential tool for the rider. Are speedometers required on motorcycles? The answer is yes. Despite some regions and countries that don’t have a law on having a speedometer on your motorbike, it is still considered as a vital safety tool for a rider. In addition, it provides other functions such as a built-in odometer, which is a must-have on all existing vehicles. In the United States, 16 states have…
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