What makes a great motorcycle ride? Great scenery, twisty roads, smooth pavement, light traffic, few intersections, and a great destination at the end of the ride. You may have a ride like this close to home, or you may need to travel to get to one. Over the years, I’ve sought out and ridden many…
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For most of my life, I’ve ridden motorcycle cruisers and touring bikes. My faithful 1993 Harley-Davidson Sportster, Manny, has been my companion for 25 years now, and most of my touring has been on Harley-Davidson Electra Glides, Road Glides and Road Kings. I like to ride long distances, and I appreciate comfort. I have had…
Bruce Brown, director of the classic motorcycle documentary “On Any Sunday,” passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Santa Barbara, California at the age of 80. Ask a motorcyclist of a certain age about his or her inspiration to start riding, and don’t be surprised if the answer is director Bruce Brown’s “On Any…
Christmas is coming, and if you’ve got a biker on your list (or if you’re a biker who likes to buy something for yourself), I’ve compiled suggestions for great gifts this holiday season. Bar & Shield Logo Key Fob $20 Help your favorite biker display his or her pride of ownership with this classic…
Though they look like classics sitting there on the showroom floor, each year Harley-Davidson motorcycles are new and unique. Sure, there are some carryover models, but the engineers and designers at the Motor Company never sleep. This year, there are five families of motorcycles in the lineup: H-D Street; Sportster; Softail; Touring; and Trike. Additionally,…
Sometimes it has to happen. You have to sell your motorcycle. You need the money, or you need the space, or you’ve outgrown your bike and are looking for a change. Whatever the reason, positive or negative, that old bike has to go. Here are a few tips that will help you sell your motorcycle…
Fall is in the air. Summer is waning, and there’s a crisp snap to the wind. Before winter is upon us (and believe me, Winter is Coming), why not plan a few rides that celebrate the glory of autumn? One of the best regions of the country to experience fall is New York State. Here…
We’ve got some great motorcycle roads in the United States. Start now, and you’ll never run out. But riding in Europe is a completely different experience. If you’ve got the time and money, a motorcycle tour in Europe can be a fantastic trip. Not only are there exotic locations and beautiful roads, in general, European…
I’ve been spending lots of time in the Detroit area recently, as my wife and I are in the process of relocating from Los Angeles to Detroit this year. We fell in love with the city and all of Southeastern Michigan. Detroit has taken some serious blows over the past 40 years, losing well over…
Bluetooth is everywhere these days, even on motorcycles. What is Bluetooth, anyway? In 1994, Ericsson telecom invented the wireless technology as an alternative to data cables. It uses short-wavelength UHF radio waves (2.4 GHz – 2.485 GHz) to build personal area networks. It is protected by patent, and is overseen by the Bluetooth Special Interest…