This is where we unload all our hard-earned knowledge about motorcycles, riding and gear so you don’t make the same mistakes we did. You’ll find guides on everything from Bluetooth communicators to maintaining your motorcycle jacket below.
So you want to get a great gift for your friend, spouse or family member who just can’t keep themselves off their two-wheeled dream machine. (click here to skip my wonderful intro to get to the best gift ideas!) We here at MotoGearNuts understand both sides of that equation: from the giver to the receiver. …
Top 10 Unique and Practical Gifts for Motorcycle Riders in 2023 Read More »
Thinking of taking that vintage helmet in your dad’s basement for a spin? Wondering if you can dust off your old dirt bike helmet for another ride? Giving your passenger an old lid that’s been through who knows what? You can’t replace your head. So you’re better off replacing that old helmet before it’s too …
When to Replace Your Motorcycle Helmet? Here’s How to Know Read More »
I’ll spare you the stories of annoyance on the side of the road trying to connect Bluetooth headsets. Here’s how to connect Cardo and Sena, depending on the model you’re rocking. After reading this guide, you and your crew will never again be those poor souls finicking with your devices on the side of the …
How to Pair Cardo with Sena and Get Back to Riding Read More »
Listening to music when you’re riding is like eating Turkey on Thanksgiving – not exactly a rule but why would you miss out on such a perfect combo? Mixing listening to music with your motorcycle rides might not be to everybody’s tastes, but it’s pretty common. On long rides down straight roads, music can help …
Bluetooth helps motorcyclists connect to their devices and other riders – but how far does that really stretch? The original Bluetooth 1.0 only worked across 10 meters (1), which is only a little more than cat-swinging distances. Nowadays, you can connect with your passenger, communicate at fairly long distances with a riding buddy, and even …
What’s the Range of a Bluetooth Helmet and Bluetooth Headset? Read More »
Let me tell you a story about my buddy Kevin. He once spent a bit too much on a Triumph Street Triple. On his way to pick it up, it suddenly dawned on him. He hadn’t even bought a helmet. So, he stopped at a Walmart on the way to the dealership to buy a …
Stay Alive by Avoiding Bad Motorcycle Helmets and Buying Good Brands Read More »
They should really teach these hand signals in the MSF courses; they can keep you safe out on the road and on the right side of your buddies. What do you do when your blinkers are out? How do you communicate with large groups when you don’t have compatible Bluetooth helmets or headsets? Hand signals are …
Motorcycle Hand Signals You Didn’t Know (But Need To) Read More »
Let me tell the story of one of my broken bones. I was heading out early to beat traffic, in a rush to visit a bike I wanted to buy. I donned my helmet and realized I forgot to clean the mud that had accumulated on my visor in the final minutes of a wet …
How to Clean Your Helmet and Visor, Remove Scratches, and Save your Life Read More »
Feel like your eardrums are going to pop in your lid? Making your motorcycle helmet quieter is not that hard, and doesn’t require you shelling out on a new helmet. Here’s how I’ve dealt with wind, road, and engine noise in otherwise decent helmets that just needed a bit of modding. Helmet noise reduction isn’t …
Soundproofing Your Motorcycle Helmet – Expert Tips Read More »
A fogging visor is not an inconvenience. It’s a safety issue. Most crashes aren’t just one big mistake. They’re multiple small ones all adding up: glare, driving too fast, and a driver changing lanes without a signal. Loud car, wet road, and a distracted rider. Riding with a visor that’s constantly fogging is riding with …
Motorcycle Helmet Visor Fog Prevention – DIY or Buy Read More »
