Author: Bud Miller
January 3, 2020
ROAME Motorcycle Safety Shoe Brake lights and turn signals on your motorcycle shoes? Yes, the team at ROAME have developed an interesting new motorcycle shoe unlike anything I’ve ever seen. ROAME Zeros puts brake-lights and turn signal functionality inside a… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 11, 2018
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)
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November 14, 2018
Best Motorcycle Apparel for Winter Biking Just because the temperature has dropped doesn’t mean you need to park your motorcycle in the garage until next spring. As long as you have the right clothing you can go on rides throughout… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
October 23, 2017
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)
Author: Blog Sponsor
September 19, 2017
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)
Author: Bud Miller
June 19, 2017
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)
Author: Blog Sponsor
May 1, 2017
New Machining Marketplace Allows Cheaper Access to Custom Motorcycle Parts Have you ever been customizing or restoring your motorcycle and been unable to source a part? This new online marketplace might be just what you are looking for. Machining-4u is… (READ MORE)
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January 20, 2017
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)
Author: Bud Miller
November 22, 2016
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)
Author: Bud Miller
November 11, 2016
Who among us didn’t grow up seeing that yellow and blue can in the garage that came out whenever dad worked on the car or lawnmower? You may have heard the rumors that WD-40 was made from fish oil (it’s… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
May 16, 2016
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)
Author: Bud Miller
June 23, 2014
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)
Author: Bud Miller
November 25, 2013
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)
Author: Bud Miller
November 5, 2013
The article “The Walk Around” by Bud Miller/Zen Motorcyclist was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 12/16/2012. There have been a few occasions on which I failed to do a quick “walk around” before… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 2, 2013
The article “Darker side of Autumn” by Bud Miller/Zen Motorcyclist was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 10/28/2012. When I started riding I had no idea what the term “rut” meant. I knew there… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
May 23, 2013
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)
Author: Bud Miller
April 30, 2013
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)
Author: Bud Miller
April 23, 2013
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)
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
January 6, 2013
SaddleSol® (patent pending) is a motorcycle seat protector of our own invention. SaddleSol® protects a motorcycle seat from heat and moisture while the bike is not being ridden. Tired of wiping down a seat damp from dew in the morning… (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)