Taking motorcycle safety courses might not sound incredibly exciting to the average rider, but the reality is that they can be extremely useful. Riding a motorcycle—or a motorized vehicle of any kind for that matter—comes with inherent and undeniable risks, so if there are accessible ways to mitigate that risk, aren’t they at least worth exploring? … [Read more…]
Choosing the right bike is obviously an important and personal decision, and what’s right for one person might not be right for another. While most riders understand this, the same is true for your apparel and gear. Having the right motorcycle gear is necessary for safe, comfortable rides, and will ultimately help you get the most out of your bike. … [Read more…]
Voztec, a new motorcycle helmet company based in Australia, has introduced a new top-hinged motorcycle helmet that changes more than just the color or the vent and visor features that are found on conventional motorcycle helmets on the market today. The helmet will not be available until January of 2014, but the prototype shown will come in three … [Read more…]
Just because you spent $500.00 on that helmet instead of $200.00, doesn’t mean your head is more protected. Even though that helmet has extra padding, is made of ultra-strong carbon fiber materials and has a mirrored face shield, if it doesn’t fit your head properly, you may as well be wearing a paper bag. Now, every helmet has an outer shell … [Read more…]
As gas prices continue to rise and the weather turns warmer, more motorcycles and scooters are hitting the roads. Many riders have chosen their motorcycles as their primary mode of transportation in order to save money on gas. Commuting to work, running errands and just enjoying a relaxing ride on a motorcycle on a sunny afternoon reminds us all … [Read more…]
The Internet can be a great way to shop and save money, but is a motorcycle helmet really a place where you want to skimp? When you buy a helmet on-line, are you sure that the helmet is really DOT approved, or SNELL certified, or are you just taking the retailer’s word for it. On-line retailers are tweaking the spelling or logo of legitimate … [Read more…]
When you purchase your motorcycle, ATV or scooter at a dealership, the salesman may send you to the parts department to check out helmets. At first glance, you’ll notice a lot of different styles; half-helmets, full-face helmets and modular helmets, to name a few. And in case you didn’t know, a modular helmet is a helmet that allows you to lift … [Read more…]