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How to Plug a Motorcycle Tire

How to Plug a Motorcycle Tire

Step by step directions on how to plug a motorcycle tire. This will get you to the nearest motorcycle tire dealer for a replacement. Use at your own risk.

A’ME Chicane Sports Bike Heated Grip Review

A’ME Chicane Sports Bike Heated Grip Review

The A’ME Chicane Sports Bike Heated Grip offers a lot of features to keep you hands warm on a motorcycle. After a few weeks of riding with these heated grips, here is my review.

Go Cruise Motorcycle Throttle Lock – Ride in Comfort

Go Cruise Motorcycle Throttle Lock – Ride in Comfort

A cheap and effective throttle lock. Check this out it is really cool!

Rubbermaid FastTrack Hang Rail

Rubbermaid FastTrack Hang Rail

If you are like me there is a lot of motorcycle related gear in the garage. Looking for a place to store all of that can be a problem. This is a great option if you are looking to hang helmets and motorcycle gear in the garage and get it out of the way. You [...]

At first we tried using copper washers to make this fit on the FJR.  We settled on a rubber washer in order to get the sensor to fit on the front wheel.

Orange Electronic Motorcycle Tire Pressure Monitoring System Review

I have been using this motorcycle TPMS now for about 3 weeks and thought you guys and gals would like to hear my thoughts on the product. The Orange Electronic TPMS includes two sensors installed in each wheel and a monitor that is placed somewhere on the fairing or handle bars of your motorcycle. The monitor tracks front and rear tire pressure and tire temperature.

Shoei Qwest or Shoei RF-1100 / Should Helmet Laws be Mandatory?

Shoei Qwest or Shoei RF-1100 / Should Helmet Laws be Mandatory?

If you follow this site closely you know that I had a motorcycle accident a few months ago. I always wear a helmet, even if I am riding in a state that has no helmet laws like Texas.  I don’t think a helmet law should be mandatory, I think we should have the right to [...]

Drift HD170 Stealth

Introducing the Drift HD170 Stealth: UPDATED

***UPDATED*** View the article to see my first video shoot with the new camera. A few months ago I got to test the Drift HD170.  The Drift HD170 is a great camera to use for mounting on your motorcycle and recording track days, group rides, or to log memories of your motorcycle voyages.  I was [...]

TourMaster Synergy Electric Motorcycle Vest Liner Review

TourMaster Synergy Electric Motorcycle Vest Liner Review

One thing I like about living in TX is the warm weather. For a guy who likes to commute on two wheels it means I can spend more time on the bike and less time in the cage. For the last few weeks however it has been turning colder in the mornings so my morning [...]

More tips for riding a motorcycle in the heat

More tips for riding a motorcycle in the heat

If you ride a motorcycle in the heat, and the summer is getting you down. Check out this review on how to stay cool on your motorcycle.

GoPro Hero HD vs Drift HD170:  Motorcycle video camera review

GoPro Hero HD vs Drift HD170: Motorcycle video camera review

If you have researched purchasing a camera to record your motorcycle rides, then you have most likely heard of the GoPro HD video camera.  It is the standard bearer for mountable, HD, waterproof, point of view cameras; and for good reason.  It is easy to mount and provides great wide angle HD footage in a [...]

GoPro Hero HD: Review and Video

GoPro Hero HD: Review and Video

So, I got out a little over the three day weekend and got a chance to play with the new GoPro Hero HD.  It is a GREAT little camera.  You really have to see the video on an HD television to appreciate the quality you get from this small camera. I took a road trip [...]

Cooling Vest:  Beat the summer heat on your motorcycle

Cooling Vest: Beat the summer heat on your motorcycle

Ok, I’m lookin like an idiot  in front of the mirror to tell you guys and gals about something that will help you beat the summer heat.  What you can’t tell by looking at this goofy picture of me is that I just pulled this vest from a sink that was full of cool water. [...]

Hard to top a well-setup Honda CBR1000RR and Dunlop’s new Sportmax Q2. This was a sought after bike among journos throughout the day.

Dunlop Sportmax Q2 Tire Review

If you follow this site closely you saw that I got a dreaded nail in my rear tire last Friday.  At first I contemplated, plugging or patching.  Plugging a tire did not seem like a real good idea to me, there is too much pressure on a motorcycle tire that may cause a plug to [...]

Plexus is a must have cleaning product for every motorcycle owner

I have another great tip for all motorcycle owners.  This product is worth it’s weight in gold and has a regular spot on my garage shelf.  This product is hands down one of the best cleaning products I have used. What is this wonder product you ask?  It is called Plexus.  Plexus is a cleaning, [...]

iPhone Apps for the Motorcycle Rider

iPhone Apps for the Motorcycle Rider

If you ride a motorcycle and own an iPhone here are a few iPhone Apps that can help you enjoy both a little more. Greatest Road: This app helps you find cool roads to ride in your local area.  The roads are submitted by local riders, so if you have favorite roads to ride on [...]

Reevu MSX1: Rear View Helmet review

I found this interesting review at Webbike world.  I did not even know that a rear view helmet existed, but this does look interesting.  It may increase your safety while riding if you have a better view of what is coming up from behind. Summary The Reevu MSX1 is the fist motorcycle helmet with a [...]