Safety Basics
Safety first. It’s a phrase that’s stated for all kinds of scenarios and situations. But for motorcyclists, that phrase is not to be taken lightly. Riding at high speeds up against cars is no joke. It is so easy for… (READ MORE)
Safety first. It’s a phrase that’s stated for all kinds of scenarios and situations. But for motorcyclists, that phrase is not to be taken lightly. Riding at high speeds up against cars is no joke. It is so easy for… (READ MORE)
Rent my bikes at Twisted Road After some due diligence I’ve posted both of my Triumphs for rent through Twisted Road Twisted Road has made it easy and safe to rent your motorcycles to fellow riders in your area who… (READ MORE)
Motorcycle Grip Locks are a Premium Mid-Level Security Device for Motorbikes, Scooters and ATV’s! What is a Grip Lock Anyway? If the device seems unfamiliar to you, it’s the new type of motorcycle security device that everyone’s raving about—a motorcycle… (READ MORE)
If you’re anything like me and wear glasses while riding you know the limitations of standard prescription glasses in terms of both comfort and safety. Standard frames can be uncomfortable inside a helmet, can be hard to get on through… (READ MORE)
There’s a lot for new motorcycle riders to be excited about: learning how to ride, choosing a first motorcycle, and finally hitting the road and experiencing one’s surroundings as they can only be experienced from the back of a bike…. (READ MORE)
Classic Cafe Racers Have Rocking Style There was this movement to have light bikes rebuilt with a low stance and high performance. I remember my first look at these stylish thoroughbreds. It was all good, and their gritty owners raced… (READ MORE)
Next to the cost of the motorcycle itself your biggest riding expense is most likely your helmet. If you’re anything like me you don’t like putting your costly lid on the ground or any other surface apt to be dirty,… (READ MORE)
Did you know that the very first motorcycle was built in 1868? While popularity of the motorcycle didn’t quite catch on until the early 1900’s, it wasn’t until 1967 that the first helmet law was passed. Since 2005, not much… (READ MORE)
The folks at Viking Cycle sent over their Skeid Brown Leather Jacket for me to try. I have to say for the price this is a nice jacket. I’m about 6 feet tall and 180 pounds and the large size… (READ MORE)
The article “All Who Wander” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 5/26/2012. “Not all who wander are lost.” – J. R. R. Tolkien. Lately it seems like every day is… (READ MORE)
The article “The Road Less Traveled: Choosing a Mount” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 2/28/2012. My first bike was an all black, 1981 Yamaha Maxim that my brother Dave… (READ MORE)
I’ve been testing a pair of prescription motorcycle sunglasses from ADS Sports Eyewear for a few weeks now and I have to say I’m quite impressed. I chose the Wiley X Blink model with bronze base lenses which I was told… (READ MORE)
Frequent visitors know that one of the focuses of this site is safety. When I hear about a new idea that will help keep riders safer out on the road I like to do what I can to get the… (READ MORE)
The article “Stay Gold” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 3/24/2013. One of my all time favorite poems is “Nothing Gold Can Stay” by Robert Frost. I’ll admit I know… (READ MORE)
Gloves are one motorcycle gear element that is often overlooked by riders, especially in the heat of the summer, prime riding season. They serve the obvious purpose of preventing injury in the event of a fall; but they also serve… (READ MORE)
The article “Precious Cargo” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 1/20/2013. “And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with… (READ MORE)
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)
This weeks pick is All My Days by Alexi Murdoch from the CD Time Without Consequence (2006). You’ve probably heard this one before (it’s been in too many commercials). I first heard it in the movie Away We Go (2009)…. (READ MORE)
This weeks pick is Fight Test by The Flaming Lips from the CD Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots (2003). I saw The Flaming Lips a few years ago with my daughter Devon in Philadelphia, they put on quite an entertaining… (READ MORE)
“A life of leisure and a pirate’s treasure, don’t make much for tragedy. It’s a sad man my friend who’s living in is own skin and can’t stand the company“. This song in particular touches that part of me that… (READ MORE)
Last week I went with Motorhead so I figured I’d mix it up a little this week and go with a classical piece from Collective Soul called Pretty Donna from Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid (1994). I love it… (READ MORE)
Just to see who’s listening I’m throwing in some Motorhead. This weeks pick is All For You from Rock ‘n’ Roll (1987). My favorite quote about Motorhead is “they are the kind of band that, if they moved into the… (READ MORE)
This weeks pick is Heaven by Los Lonely Boys. Heaven was released as a CD single in 2004 and won a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group. I love their sound. They call their style of… (READ MORE)
This weeks pick is At The Bottom of Everything by Bright Eyes from I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning (2005). There’s a long intro, skip to 1:10 to get to the start of the music. Check out the complete playlist