Why you should not buy helmets online
How many horror stories have you heard about online dating? A person can be anyone they want online but once you meet them in person, the reality often does not meet expectation and you realize you just wasted time ....
All girls ride motorcycle accident
This weekend I had a front row seat to a terrifying incident. If you live in SoCal, chances are you’ve already heard about the multi bike accident that occurred on Sunday, 02/21/16 on the 91 Freeway. I was able to live through it....
Motorcycle chain maintenance - Yes, you DIY
We often see motorcycle shops offering $50 "Chain Maintenance Specials". If shops are only charging you $10, how much do you think is involved in the process? Cleaning and lubing your chain is easy and there is no need...
BMW Motorcycles are most reliable. Not.
Over years of continuous advertising campaigns and through personal experiences brands are often associated with certain qualities ans stereotypes. Volvos are safe, Ducatis are unreliable and expensive to maintain ....
SHOEI X-Fourteen Helmet – Not just a race helmet
After what seemed like an eternity of anticipation, we finally got to check out Shoei’s new X-Fourteen helmet (although c’mon Shoei, we all know it’s really the X-Thirteen). There’s been a buzz that Shoei has implemented ....
2016 Yamaha WR450F Review
My first hand experience with new 2016 Yamaha WR450F. For years I have been riding Honda CRF450X so my expectations were quite high. Did Yamaha deliver? Read on....
HJC + MARVEL = Cool helmets
HJC's got something special in store for Comic book fans in 2016 - Captain America, Iron Man and Punisher helmet graphics! The CL-17 / CL-17 Plus helmet models will be will be available with official Marvel ....
6D ATS-1 Street Carbon Helmet
We’ve known about 6D Helmets for quite some time as their helmets often pop up on riders we run into when riding off-road. The technology they’ve developed for their dirt helmets was impressive and undoubtedly made ....
How to become a riding instructor
Remember the day you rode a motorcycle for the first time? Or the day you passed your riding test and got your motorcycle license? The excitement, the eagerness, the sense of pride and accomplishment – that’s what I remember....
KRIEGA R20 BACKPACK REVIEW
I didn’t choose the Krega R20 backpack, it chose me! I commute to work on my bike and bring a change of clothes with me so I always carry a backpack. I don’t love the idea of always carrying something on my back but ....
Schuberth E1 Helmet
This summer we were lucky enough to get a sneak-peek at Schuberth's first modular dual-sport helmet, the E1. Now that the helmet has been publicly released at the AIM Expo in Florida, we can officially talk about it ....
Survive the Heat
It happens far too often – the heat rolls around and riders shed their protective gear for shorts and t-shirts. Living in California, we know the challenges of riding in extreme temperatures and let me tell you, it sucks .....