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Gain Ultimate Control with ATV/UTV Power Steering Kits

Power steering on an ATV or UTV may not be a feature that you think is a ‘must have’.  And for a lot of riders it isn’t a must.  But power steering is for sure something that can make your rides a lot more pleasurable and less tiring. The fact that many new wheelers now offer electronic power steering as an option is proof enough that it can improve your riding.  Understandably so, though, the…

Level Up Your Harley With S&S Performance Kits

Who doesn’t love performance.  We love to talk about it and we love the way it feels when we twist the throttle.  But not everyone knows where to start in order to maximize the performance of their machine.  Knowing what parts to get and what adjustments to make can be a challenge. Many riders start with a Stage 1 upgrade, which is a great first step.  But what if you want more than that?  The…

With the first flakes flying around the Snowbelt, our favorite time of year is fast approaching.  The riding season will be here before you know it (hopefully) and you need to be ready to take advantage of the first solid snowfall.  That means, get out in the garage and get your sled ready to rip.  If you haven’t done it yet, now is the time to get all of your pre-season snowmobile maintenance…

New Motorcycle Jackets for Fall Riding ‘17

Fall. Is there a better time of year to go riding? Of course, the changing foliage makes for some of the most scenic views. But the average temperatures are what really makes it great. You no longer have to melt your skin as you race from one stop to another to escape the summer sun. And you don’t have to weigh the consequences of choosing between breeze on your skin versus the protection of a…

Double The S&S Power for the Price of One

S&S Sturgis Special- Expires 8/31/2017 The 2017 Sturgis Rally may have ended last week, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t benefit from it.  Every year, many of the top aftermarket parts manufacturers set up specific deals just for the rally.  This year, the best one may be from S&S Cycle.  And the best part is that this sale is still going on until the end of the month. Through the end of the…

Watch Your Six with Better Fitting Motorcycle Mirrors

Who has your back when you’re out riding?  Unfortunately, the answer is not really anyone.  Motorcycle riders need to have a heightened sense of awareness, especially with today’s distracted riders.  Knowing what’s around you at all times is crucial in keeping the rubber side down.  That includes what’s coming up behind as well.  But with the wrong mirrors, you could be oblivious to what is…

How to Change Wet Motorcycle Clutch Plates

Your clutch.  You often don’t have to think about what’s going on down there.  Simply pull the lever, shift gears, and you’re on your merry way.  But when the clutch plates start to wear out, you will begin to take notice and wonder what really is happening under the clutch cover. Fortunately, fixing a wet clutch, found on many motorcycles and dirt bikes, is not too difficult of a task to…

How to Teach Others to Ride a Motorcycle

We all know that riding is a great way to get out by yourself and clear your mind.  But it can also be a rewarding social activity as well.  There’s a reason why there are so many group rides throughout the country.  Being able to share a ride with someone else is special.  But what do you do if no one close to you rides?  You teach them! Teaching someone to ride a motorcycle can be one of the…

Two New Motorcycle Half Helmets That Are Changing the Game

The half helmet.  This style of lid isn’t usually the main focus for helmet manufacturers.  Their real money makers are traditionally in the full face category.  But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t ever any advancements in the half category.  With not much real estate to work with in a half helmet, it’s hard to improve on the design, though.  A helmet designer needs to get really creative to…

Fresh New Harley Parts: Spring ’17

Spring has sprung, Daytona Bike Week has now passed and we’re all ready to hit the open road.  With much of the country experiencing Parked Motorcycle Syndrome, the need to get on your bike is real.  If you still can’t get on your bike, though, you can still get into the swing of things by updating your ride.  Fortunately, this time of year is also when many of the new aftermarket Harley parts…

Klim Takes it to the Streets with New Motorcycle Helmets

You may be familiar with the brand Klim if you do any type of offroad riding, like snowmobiling or dirt bike riding.  Klim has built a reputation in the offroad world as the premium brand for apparel and helmets.  They limit themselves to producing only the highest of quality gear.  They are a company of hardcore riders who make gear that they would want to use.   Now, Klim has taken their…

Snowmobile Mono Suits: Embrace the Adult Onesie

We all loved our onesies when we were growing up.  They were all nice and cozy.  And best of all, you only had to worry about one article of clothing.  But as we grew older, we had to give them up to be big boys and girls and wear actual pants and whatnot.  In the snowmobile world, we were left with separate jackets and bibs to choose from.  Wouldn’t it be nice to just be able to throw on a…

Fox QS3 Snowmobile Shocks: Fine Tune with Ease

More is better right?  In much of the snowmobile industry, this rings true.  The introduction of clicker shocks over the past few years is a perfect example.  The mass influx of clicker shocks with myriad adjustments has allowed performance obsessed riders to fine tune their sleds handling and suspension to meet their very specific needs.  These shocks have also left plenty of riders confused and…

Bell Moto 3 Helmet: Ride With the Original

“Not Retro.  Original.” That’s exactly how Bell is reintroducing the legendary design of the Moto 3 helmet.  Bell has had plans to bring back the Moto 3 ever since they successfully launched the retro inspired Bullit helmet.  Those plans have now come to fruition. The original Moto 3 was The MX helmet of its era.  The shape and style have now become iconic.  So much so, that the originals have…

Best Offroad Jackets for Fall Riding

Fall.  This time of year provides some of the best single track and trail riding experiences.  The changing of the foliage from green to more vibrant colors makes for some of the most scenic rides. But the fall also presents a wide spectrum of temperature and condition changes that your summer jersey isn’t meant to handle.  That’s where offroad jackets come in to play.  These versatile and…

Incognito Moto Shoes: Look Good On & Off the Bike

The scenario plays out one of three ways. One: You hop off your bike with your typical motorcycle boots and stroll around your destination in those clunky, not-so-great-for-walking boots. Two: You ride with your casual shoes already on so that you can walk around in the proper footwear.  The only problem is that if you go down, you might not be walking anywhere for a quite a while. Three: You get…