How Safe Is It To Ride With A Helmet-Cam?
Posted by Mike Werner on Jan 27th 2016
Many of you may remember the accident which former Formula One racer champion Michael Schumacher had when skiing. He had a video camera mounted on his helmet and when he crashed his brains were so badly hit that he remained in a coma (which is still the case today, 2 years later).
A lot has been written since then on the dangers of having helmet-cams (like Go-Pro), e
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Need A Watch To Show You Love Motorcycles
Posted by Mike Werner on Jan 19th 2016
Bikers are a funny bunch. We sit on our beloved motorcycle all day, and when we’re not riding one, we want people to know that we’re passionate about them. We buy t-shirts, jackets, even boots that are clearly marked “motorcycle”, and we wear them when we’re not riding.
So how about this new watch? Yes, I know. It’s past Christmas time, but maybe something to bookmar
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Street Skills Tip: Winter Riding
Posted by Team Motorcycle on Jan 15th 2016
“Whoops!”
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Sunny skies. Dry roads. So what if the thermometer reads 35 degrees, just bundle up and flip on the heated grips. Wrong. Moisture combined with freezing temps can fool you in a hurry. Don’t fall for it!
Ice is a seasonal hazard that sneaks up as winter sets in. Either large or small areas, icy patches can ruin a ri
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Arai vs Shoei
Posted by Team Motorcycle on Jan 9th 2016
Shoei or Arai? To Be Or Not To Be?
It’s a question we get very often: which helmet is better, Shoei or Arai. We prefer to answer the question “how long is a piece of string?” which is an easier question to answer (the answer is 37.5 by the way). The Shoei vs Arai question cannot be answered easily, and it can never be answered 100%.
If you do
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