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 »
Imagine this: you’re standing on the side of the road, under the hot sun, fiddling with six different cell phones while pushing buttons and spinning dials on the helmets of all your friends, who are irritated and baking in their gear. This is just daily life for owners of many Bluetooth headsets. At their best, …
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 »
Knowing your motorcycle hand signals isn’t something to forget once your license is in your wallet. Hand signals out on the road can keep you safe 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 …
Motorcycle Hand Signals and the Biker Sign of Respect: The Complete Guide 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 »
How to make your motorcycle helmet quieter is a question that’s probably roared through your mind as the wind attacked your ears at least once in your life. It can feel a bit counterintuitive. How can it be noisy inside a padded shell that’s packed tight around your ears? However, the noise from your motorcycle …
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 …
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