Author: Bud Miller
April 19, 2013
Motorcycle Sunglasses Made Easy by ADS Sports Eyewear (sponsored post) Motorcycle sunglasses are an important piece of equipment for any motorcycle enthusiast. Selecting a frame will depend on your own personal style and fit but you want a lens material… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 29, 2012
I have nearly 60,ooo miles on my ’05 Suzuki V-Strom and recently started noticing the stock seat cover beginning to split along the seams. A bit of searching landed me on the ebay store for Northwest Classic Seat Covers. Kevin… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
September 12, 2012
Big Red was due for a new windscreen after 56,000 miles of bug splatter, rocks, road debris, and one deer collision. I was a bit surprised at the cost of the Suzuki stock replacement which can run upwards of $180…. (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
July 11, 2012
BikeLink was created as a safety enhancement for motorcyclists to increase rider visibility and lower accidents on the road. The BikeLink system works by connecting a transmitter to the motorcycle’s wiring harness. The transmitter enables the BikeLink helmet lighting unit…. (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
June 20, 2012
The inventors of The Alomar contacted me about their fundraising campaign to get their invention to market. The Alomar is a jacket that transforms in less than 60 seconds to a backpack capable of holding a full face helmet and… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
April 26, 2012
The article “The Road Often Travelled: ATGATT” was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 03/11/2012. My bike disappearing from beneath me remains the strangest sensation I’ve ever experienced. You get used to the sound… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
April 22, 2012
Back in January (2012) I wrote a post about the Banshee Horn system being developed by Peter Olt, an inventor with an electrical engineering background and CEO of Banshee Horn, LLC. At the time Peter’s product was on Kickstarter to… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
March 13, 2012
We just got back from a trip to San Pedro Belize, which is on the northeastern coast of Central America bordered to the north by Mexico, south and west by Guatemala, and to the east by the Caribbean Sea. Transportation… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 21, 2012
I was finally able to get a close up look at the 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show this weekend. The V-Strom is my current bike of choice and I had previously only seen advertising photos… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 14, 2012
Everyone is familiar with the traditional “Do Rag”, the popular head covering many of us wear to keep cool, hide the dreaded “helmet hair” (well, those of us with hair) or simply as an expression of personal style. Well Johnny… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 10, 2012
This guest post fits nicely with the general theme of this blog. Thank you to Emily Murray for contributing it: The 5 Things to Look For When Purchasing a Motorcycle Helmet Helmets are the safety belts of motorcyclists. While those… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 9, 2012
Disclaimer: lest I be accused otherwise (which I have) I have no ties to Peter Olt or Banshee Horn, LLC. This post was written to help bring a product to market which has the potential to save lives. I donated… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
January 8, 2012
Update: Jan. 24, 2012 Rooney Mara was nominated for Best Actress for her role as Lisbeth Salander. Cori and I went to a matinée to see The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo yesterday. I was curious to see how the… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 26, 2011
Bitwave USA has asked me to write a review of their new UCLEAR hands-free Bluetooth helmet communicators. I’ve been testing the HBC100 model for a while now and the initial results are impressive. According to the UCLEAR literature the HBC100… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 8, 2011
I know its a controversial subject but one well worth writing about. I wear a helmet on every ride although I live in a state (Pennsylvania) that doesn’t require me to. Last time I checked there were only 4 U.S…. (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 16, 2011
My girlfriend Cori has gotten me used to drinking my morning coffee from a glass jar with a straw. The benefits are it stays hotter longer and holds way more coffee than a mug does. In addition, on those cold… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 11, 2011
I know it’s a controversial topic but when I ride alone I sometimes like to listen to music. I have a Chatterbox setup that uses either a Creative MP3 player or an iPod shuffle my daughter gave me. Now, I… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 4, 2011
It’s November here in Pennsylvania which means fairly soon we’ll be setting the clocks back and will lose an hour of daylight. In addition the days are shorter and the weather is turning colder. We’ve already had a large snowstorm… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 4, 2011
Author: Bud Miller
October 23, 2011
Thanks to my buddy Chris in Albuquerque for bringing this to my attention: Honda Announces Plans for New Adventure Sports Tourer Honda today confirms that the Crosstourer model unveiled as a concept motorcycle transport vehicle at the 2010 EICMA show… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
September 20, 2011
Stebel Air Horn Motorcyclists use the word “Farkle” to describe customizing a motorcycle for both fit and function. A lot of riders, new riders especially, are unaware that motorcycles can be tweaked and adjusted to fit the rider and need… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
September 12, 2011
I had occasion this morning to ride in a steady rain that began long before I left the house. Special care needs to be taken when riding in the rain. That said, if proper precautions are taken you can ride… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
September 12, 2011
If you’re a motorcycle commuter and haven’t stowed away a package of zip ties and a roll of duct tape you may want to consider doing so. Both items can be invaluable should the need arise. Bolts come loose, straps… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
August 18, 2011
Planning a long trip traveling through more than one state? This is a great resource and will save a lot of googling: Click here for a list of State by State equipment requirements.