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To carry on the helmet discussion here are some stats that are alarming… November 18, 2013 By Tim Watson For the third consecutive year, the number of U.S. motorcycle fatalities has risen again with 4,957 riders having been killed on the roads in 2012 according the latest report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
SOURCE: Bike Bandit >> Aaron Cortez November 4, 2013 – San Diego, CA Most of us are familiar with tanks, Hum-vees, APCs, and other common vehicles used in the military. Big, heavily-armored, and slow, the typical vehicle used in combat operations prioritizes protective armor and firepower over speed and agility. It makes sense; when bullets…
This seems like a great idea…practical for bringing along on a bike? I think so…take a look at this smart gadget. What do you think? You can add a kettle and grill too. Small enough and light enough for bike travel? BioLite Camp Stove click here
Cheryl and I practice this technique as much as we can….do you agree this is a proper way to change gears without using the clutch or is it bad practice? Forgive me if this sounds a little remedial, but I see a lot of guys out on the road who don’t know how to do…
While I agree with the whole base layer idea…this list is just touching the beginning of options out there. We have been using LDComfort years as well as other brands but we find LD to actually work if you follow their care instructions and usage. I also do not believe the use of compression shorts,…
OK this is really taking a motorcycle to the extreme as a cross over vehicle…it’s probably one of the coolest, weirdest concepts I have seen….in a good way. Caterham Brutus 750 British / Design / Motorcycles / Off Road If this is the first time you’ve seen the new Caterham Brutus 750, it’s probably safe…
2014 BMW S 1000 R: The New Roadster King? Nov 13, 2013 by RoadRUNNER
Federal Government Weighs National Helmet Law Cheryl and I are all for ATGATT….where so you stand? This topic always is a HOT one and pushes so many buttons… In a controversial move, a federal task force is set to recommend a sweeping, nationwide mandatory helmet law for all motorcyclists, according to a spokesman for the…
$12,699? And you get a lot of “stuff” November 7, 2013 By Wes Siler SOURCE: RideApart
Grrls are funny and this is awesome…thanks Glenn!
Good idea? Brilliant? Are we too obsessed with our phones that we need this? 😉 We are guilty we have gloves with the finger tip built in…oh, we both LOVE these simple gloves by Rev It….great with hippo hands. 😉
Oct 31, 2013 LOVE farkles no matter who makes them…..;-) Electric anticipation surrounds the shipment of KTM’s new 1190 Adventure R. Replacing the tried-and-true 990 Adventure, KTM’s new 1190 is a 150hp, gravel-eating adventure motorcycle offering precise handling, class-leading braking, and a suspension capable of handling even the most extreme off-road conditions.
10 Things I’ve Learned From 10 Motorcycle Crashes October 25, 2013 By Wes Siler I’ve had a few motorcycle crashes in my time. Some have hurt me, some I’ve walked away from. I’d like to think each one has made me a smarter, safer rider. Hopefully, by sharing what I’ve learned, you can be too,…
Every once in a while I see an ADV rider wearing a LEATT brace but not many. I have thought about adding this to our gear but many of the jackets out there are not LEATT friendly unless you move up into the real technical gear which for us seems to be just a bit…
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