If you’re like me, every leather good puts you in a state of frenzy. My hands dart to my wallet. Card comes out. New jacket slides on. Smile appears on my face. Never mind the sweltering July heat when I step out of the store. I am a living embodiment of cool and calm masculinity …
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I’ve heard it time and time again. “They look ridiculous.” “They cost more than my first bike.” “Won’t it inflate accidentally?” “I’d rather invest in riding courses than some expensive vest.” “My friends will totally pull the cord to deploy it on me as a prank.” Okay so that last one actually sounds pretty funny, …
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I used to let some of my motorcycle jackets go years without a wash. I’m not proud of it! But I was worried about damaging them and honestly I didn’t want to spend a relaxing Saturday afternoon covered in bug grime scrubbing away at each panel. It took one of my riding buddies slapping some …
Let me say something that might shock you. You’re not really here for a summer jacket. If you’re reading this from your yacht down in the Keys, maybe you are. Or you live somewhere that’s just never cold. But those are both rare. What you’re here for is a single all-around riding jacket that you …
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I’m lucky I haven’t witnessed any truly bad motorcycle crashes. Once, however, I was close. One time, a friend of mine taking a tight mountain turn slid out on a patch of gravel. His bike went flying into a ditch in the jungle, and he went careening after it. He was wearing a helmet, and …
I am so happy you’ve ended up here. It’s time to cut the crap (mostly) – this article is not about looking cool on your iron steed or sportbike. It’s about saving your skin from road rash and sepsis. It’s about saving your bones from cracking on the pavement. But it’s also about saving you …
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Picture this: you’re cruising down the road on your shiny new motorcycle, rocking a $60 “motorcycle jacket” from Amazon. Life’s good, right? Until – BAM! – a pothole sends you skidding along the pavement. Your cheap jacket shreds like tissue paper, leaving you crying in the shower for weeks with gnarly road rash. Ouch! Don’t …
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You know that feeling when the temperature starts to drop, and you just can’t get enough of those crisp, chilly rides? I know it well. Winter is one of my favorite times to ride: national parks empty out, drivers are more cautious, and the changing of the seasons means beautiful foliage. However, cold weather riding …
Picture this: You’re out on your motorcycle, either tearing up the dirt, weaving through the twisties, or cruising along on a scenic road. Doesn’t matter as long as you’re on two wheels. Sun is shining, wind is blowing across your face. Life is good. But you feel lightheaded. A bit confused. The path ahead starts …
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Find the perfect size helmet for your head from all the popular brands with the tool below. Beats a motorcycle helmet size chart! Are we missing a manufacturer? Leave a comment and we’ll add it. Finding that Perfect Fit Finding the perfect motorcycle helmet is like finding your soulmate. That perfect fit is crucial for …
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