Motorcycle colors refer to the patches or insignia worn by members of various motorcycle groups. The patches help identify members of the groups as well as their rank and location. Often worn by outlaw motorcycle groups (OMGs), these patches originated in the 1930s. At that time, they were worn on the back of the coveralls …
No matter how much you love riding a motorcycle, you know that you take some chances when you are on your bike. Drivers often fail to notice bikers sharing the road, with disastrous consequences. Even if you are riding the open road with no one else in sight, a pothole, some debris in the road, …
We hear about wearing the proper gear all the time – gloves, helmets, boots, and even pads and body protectors. Motorcycle kidney belts may not be as mainstream, but can help protect a vital area of the body and reduce aches and pain. Despite their small size, your kidneys do a lot of work to …
Touring motorcycles are designed to travel the country, or even the world, with ease. These motorcycles are larger, sport powerful engines, and offer a more comfortable ride than other motorcycles. These motorcycles are designed to carry luggage and usually have ample space for a passenger, as well. The larger size and extra power of touring …
Motorcycle theft prevention can be tricky. There’s no one tried and true method to protect your motorcycle in every situation. Also, with criminals becoming more crafty, motorcycles can be stolen in the blink of an eye. Although expensive and popular bikes are stolen most often, even junkers and clunkers aren’t safe from being nabbed. Protecting …
Motorcycle trip planning is often as much fun as the trip itself! After all, motorcycle riders are an adventurous bunch, and we love nothing more than going off the grid for a few days (weeks!) and traveling the open roads. Although I could write for days about all the considerations that should be put into …