When driving at night and you get blinded by on-coming traffic glare, close one eye. Alternate between eyes, this gives the closed eye’s receptors a chance to recover from over-stimulation. The same trick can be used if you encounter extremely dusty or sandy conditions. It’s better to always have one eye “in reserve” than have both …
I had my renewal come up recently, and had the thought – are these assistance plans really worth it, especially with the exceptional reliability of current motorcycles? Good question, but some things really haven’t changed all that much, if at all. Even if you are touring on a brand-new machine you still have the same risk of …
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You twist the throttle and the expected forward acceleration doesn’t feel the same. Or the in an extreme case, you drop into first gear release the clutch and the motorcycle doesn’t move ahead, only the RPMs go up. These are symptoms of a slipping clutch. The clutch is a mechanical device designed to temporarily disengage …
This question doesn’t come up a lot, especially when the helmet you have “looks fine”. But is there standard and recommended expiry date for motorcycle helmets? Yes, there is. Manufacturers recommend replacement, no matter how it looks every 7 years from production date, and after 5 years of use. To check when your helmet was manufactured, …
Cruising along enjoying the sun and the open road is great – you are not likely even thinking about cramping & soreness. But it’s only a matter of time, and soreness and annoying cramps will start up. To avoid or delay this just remember that the human body is meant to move and flex. Sitting …
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The BEST model year for a Gold Wing? That’s a difficult one – since there are really no bad years for the Gold Wing. But realistically, you have two models (generations) to choose from – the GL1500 or GL1800. Which model is “best” will be based on personal preferences and budget. While either model is a very capable …
Best Year for a Used Gold Wing & Which to Avoid? Read More »
You’re looking for a “touring motorcycle”, but with so many models, features, and available accessories, new or used – where do you even start? I found myself going from one “perfect choice” to the next, jumping all over and even looping back to where I started! So, I decided to go through my selection process …
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Harley Davidson’s FLH touring series has been around since 1965 and still dominates the large bore touring market. I wanted to know which year and model was “The Best”. So, I went over every engine design, major frame, and suspension upgrade and looked at the model packages offered since 1965. So what year and model …
Preparing your motorcycle properly for storage depends on how long you expect it to be in storage. Preparations are very different depending on the length of inactivity. However, the ultimate goal of your preparation is the same, that is to counter environmental factors that will damage your motorcycle over time. Key to preparation is to …
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If you want to sell your motorcycle fast AND for the best price, you have to do more than a quick clean up and slap a for sale on it. I go over the best way to judge the market, set your price and get a quick sale at the price you want. It’s not …
Privately Sell Your Motorcycle for the BEST Price! Read More »