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
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
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
June 20, 2016
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)
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: Henry Yampolsky
September 29, 2014
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)
Author: Henry Yampolsky
May 19, 2014
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)
Author: Henry Yampolsky
January 14, 2014
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)
Author: Bud Miller
December 23, 2013
The article “Motorcycle Maintenance: Some Days It’s Harder Than Others” by Bud Miller/Zen Motorcyclist was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 11/17/2013. I have a friend; let’s call him Fred. A long time ago, before… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 11, 2013
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)
Author: Henry Yampolsky
December 9, 2013
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)
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: Henry Yampolsky
October 29, 2013
A few weeks ago we interviewed author Annette Birkmann. Her interview with Zen Motorcyclist contributor, Henry Yampolsky, can be found here. Henry’s review of Annette Birkmann’s book, The Road to Getting Yourself Out of the Way, a Journey to Effortless… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
September 18, 2013
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)
Author: Henry Yampolsky
August 28, 2013
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)
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
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
May 24, 2012
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)
Author: Bud Miller
May 9, 2012
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)
Author: Bud Miller
March 24, 2012
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)
Author: Bud Miller
March 6, 2012
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)