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 24, 2012
There were a lot of highlights to the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York this past weekend.
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
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 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
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.
Author: Bud Miller
August 18, 2011
The first United Nations World Youth Assembly for Road Safety was held in Geneva, Switzerland in April 2007. The Motorcycle Industry Council was asked to provide information on helmet use, and in consultation with Motorcycle Safety Foundation produced this video… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
August 18, 2011
It occurred to me this morning that “gearing up”, the actual act of dressing to ride, serves to focus a rider’s mind to the task at hand. It’s akin to dressing for battle. You are, after all, entering a situation… (READ MORE)