EZ-GO Helmet Strap
The folks at EZ-GO sent me a helmet strap to test and I have to say I find it extremely useful. I recently attended an arts festival near my hometown with my daughter. It was a warm day and I… (READ MORE)
The folks at EZ-GO sent me a helmet strap to test and I have to say I find it extremely useful. I recently attended an arts festival near my hometown with my daughter. It was a warm day and I… (READ MORE)
Below is a bit of raw footage from the Innov K1 I have mounted on my 2012 V-Strom. 1 minute from work I was cut off by a cager who neither looked nor signaled a lane change. It’s for these… (READ MORE)
If you’re anything like me you ride often, whether weekend day trips, daily commuting or extended multi-day trips. I commute in southeastern Pennsylvania throughout the year which means I ride in all types of weather, rain, occasionally snow, fog, high… (READ MORE)
The people at SlimFold Wallet recently approached me about trying one of their products and I jumped at the chance. A week or so ago I took a ride with my friend Bob and, while riding, I realized I had… (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)
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)
If you had spent any time lately watching any of the mainstream news, it is easy to begin viewing the world as a diabolical, scary place, occupied by either victims or perpetrators. However, not everyone ascribes to the mainstream media’s… (READ MORE)
The folks at Viking Bags sent us their Viking 14 Large Tank Bag a few weeks ago and after thoroughly testing it I can report that I’m quite impressed. If you ride as much as I do you know the… (READ MORE)
Recently, I went on a harrowing train ride across the Sahara; rode through the dusty back roads of Ethiopia; experienced unconditional generosity of a Zulu man and even got to spend some quality time in a Tanzanian jail. I also… (READ MORE)
I am now convinced there are aliens living among us. I became so convinced after watching the Achievable Dream DVD Series produced and hosted by Grant and Susan Johnson, the founders of the Horizons Unlimited web portal. This five-DVD disc… (READ MORE)
The article “Anxiety Across The Americas” by Bud Miller/Zen Motorcyclist was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 11/10/2013. I’ve always ridden in all kinds of weather and don’t always pack rain gear so I… (READ MORE)
The film Why We Ride is like an extended and illustrated version of the motorcycle handshake – that momentary gesture of camaraderie that every rider on the road experiences when he or she extends a hand to greet a two-wheeled… (READ MORE)
I had been a loyal wearer of Icon Super Duty boots for a few years now but I’ve recently decided to change styles. I’m currently wearing a pair of Alpinestars Ridge Waterproof touring boots. As a commuter the Super Duty… (READ MORE)
Zen Motorcyclist is pleased to feature an interview with adventurer, author and speaker Allan Karl (a.k.a. WorldRider). We posted a link to his Kickstarter campaign to raise money to publish his book Forks: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine and Connection…. (READ MORE)
Forks: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine and Connection Three years. Five continents. One motorcycle. Allan Karl, adventurer, photographer, and author. spent three years riding around the world alone on a motorcycle. He’s written a book that features photos, recipes and… (READ MORE)
Finding The Highest Pass Within Follow-Up – An Interview with the producer, writer and star of the film: Adam Schomer Several weeks ago Zen Motorcyclist contributor Henry Yampolsky reviewed the film, The Highest Pass, starring Anand Mehrortra, Adam Schomer, and… (READ MORE)
Reflections on “The Highest Pass” and the author’s meeting with Anand Mehrotra. Over the past several weeks, I have made many attempts to write a review of “The Highest Pass”, a motorcycle documentary, featuring 27 year-old modern-Indian mystic and yogi,… (READ MORE)
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)
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)
Harley Davidson has announced a deal with 20th Century Fox to produce 100 “Sons of Anarchy” models that will retail for $25,000 each at Harley Dealers this fall. The show on FX is now in its 5th season and is… (READ MORE)
Author, speaker and motorcycle touring business owner Liz Jansen has written an inspirational book entitled: Women Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment, 50 Inspiring Stories of Adventure and Self-Discovery Interspersed with the author’s own personal story of triumph, growth, discovery… (READ MORE)
Today is day 1 of Liz Jansen’s virtual book tour to promote her book Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment. Today’s host is Eldonna Lewis Fernandez. If you’re ready for a change, have had change come to meet you,… (READ MORE)
We are huge fans of the AMC show The Walking Dead. The finale of season 2 pulled in something like 9 million viewers. If you’re a fan of the show you know that crossbow wielding Daryl Dixon (played by Norman… (READ MORE)
Biker Atlas USA/UK/Canada is an app that puts all the information you need in the palm of your hand on your iPhone or Android smartphone. This ingenious app lists every biker event throughout the country as well as helmet laws… (READ MORE)