There are many similarities between motorcycling and camping – the feeling of freedom, the idea of exploration and the appreciation of one’s surroundings – yet few think of combining the two. Recently, though, more people are learning to appreciate the…
The air-bag motorcycle jacket sometimes appears on lists of ‘dumb inventions’. It’s unclear whether the pundits who make these lists consider the device too stupid to bother inventing, or whether they recognize its existence but consider it not worth the…
Motorcycle forward controls are an aftermarket addition to your motorcycle. Most often seen on cruisers, these items replace the motorcycle’s standard shifter and rear brake lever with versions located in a forward position. The choice to install forward controls is…
The interval between oil changes is often debated. For the sake of this article, I will suggest you follow the manufacturer’s suggested interval, which is usually about 3 months. Get everything together that you’ll need to complete the job. This…
Often times newer riders are overconfident about their riding skills, and think they can ride better than they really can. By the same token, some riders are just the opposite, under-rating their riding skills. In both cases, this can be…
I bought my first motorcycle when I was a teenager in high school, and it immediately became my primary means of transportation. For the next few years, unless snow or ice covered the roads, I traveled by two wheels —…
While I have enjoyed motorcycle touring and travel for many years – indeed, I’d call it a passion – I’d be the first to admit that long distance riding does not appeal to everyone. An occasional day trip or a…
The legendary Honda VFR800FI (FI-fuel injection) is widely regarded by many bikers as one of the best motorcycles ever put into production. Back in 1998, the bike changed the motorcycle world forever with its class leading blend of performance, build…
Whether you have an older motorcycle or just want a change of color, you can do it easier and cheaper then you may think. Sure you could go spend between two and three thousand to have it done, or buy…
When Honda unveiled the VF1100C, or Magna V65, in 1983, it wasn’t the first Magna the company had made. Similarly-styled to its V45 and V30 cousins but sharing no parts in common, the V65 Magna was a street bike that…
