The Utter Failure of the Police
From Boris Mihailovic over at BikeMe
How do feel when you suddenly, apropos of nothing, see a cop car in your mirrors? Do you immediately breathe a sigh of relief that your...
Should Bikes Be Required to Have ABS?
The insurance mafia thinks so - and is "petitioning" the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to make it so. Which means (if they're successful): You'll pay more for your next...
I’ve Got a Golden Ticket
I use the bike as my Willie Wonka golden ticket to get me away from/around anything annoying – and to a better place. Nothing – nothing – beats a speedy bike...
Motorcycle Maintenance Should Do’s
If you're new to bikes, you may not be hip to some of the routine checks - and adjustments - that are important to do (and keep track of).
These include:
* Chain...
Different Bikes – Different Pros (and Cons)
This article is for the person who hasn't got a motorcycle - yet - but who is beginning to think about getting one. You may be leaning toward a type of...
Unnatural Disaster Strike Again
A mile-high tidal wave could not do more damage to human beings than the unnatural force called government. In terms of outright mass murder - line 'em up at the edge...
Big Ones!
Balls, that is. Lookee:
64 MPH. Speed camera certified. On a skateboard. Wearing shorts.
Fork Oil Change How-To (and Why-To)
A fairly simple, fairly easy-to-do routine maintenance chore that's sometimes not done routinely is changing out the fork oil in a bike's front forks. It's a job that's easy to neglect...
Two Wheeled vs. Four-Wheeled Worries
You may know all about buying a used car - the things to look for (and watch out for). But how about a used motorcycle? Lots of people who've never ridden...
Poor Man’s Chrome
Chrome is pretty - and pretty expensive. Especially if you're paying to have stuff plated vs. just buying chrome-plated stuff. Go price what it'll cost to have a cam cover or...