Expert's Corner - Street Bike

How to Clean and Care for Motorcycle Gear

By: AndrewT 09 February, 2026

Your street riding gear is more than just clothingit is a wearable safety system [web:6]. Whether you wear a technical textile touring suit or a classic leather sport jacket, your gear is constantly battling road grime, UV rays, exhaust fum...

Motorcycle Helmet Communications: A Rider’s Guide to Cardo & Sena

By: AndrewT 27 January, 2026

When hitting the open road with friends or just cruising solo, clear communication makes your ride safer and more enjoyable. Motorcycle helmet communicators let you talk to passengers, chat with riding buddies, listen to music, follow GPS direct...

Best Motorcycle Apps for Your Smartphone

By: JC Current 18 December, 2025

You have the smartphone now - welcome to the 21st century! - and you want to fill it with apps which you can use in your daily life and which enhance your experiences. Being a motorcycle rider, or a good friend or relative of one, your gaze will s...

Advice on installing clip-on handlebars to your motorccyle

Ask a Mechanic: Clip-on Handlebars

By: AndrewT 12 December, 2025

You ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: What are clip-on handlebars? A: OK, for starters, not sure if you're talking dirt bikes or motorcycles so let me say clip-on handlebars do not have a dirt bike application....

MotoSport to attend Sturgis for the first time

MotoSport Heads to Sturgis for the First Time—Join Us for Rides, Swag, and More!

By: AndrewT 28 July, 2025

For the first time ever, MotoSport will be rolling into Sturgis, and we're bringing the heat... and the ice cream! This August, get ready to catch up with our crew all over the Black Hills as we soak up the world's most iconic motorcycle rally. ...

Links and information on how to get a motorcycle license in all 50 states

Motorcycle License Requirements by State

By: AndrewT 04 June, 2025

We get lots of questions but one of the most common comes from new riders and even those who move from one state to another looking to ride their motorcycle in compliance with state law. Motocycle license requirements vary by state, same with the ...

difference between motorcycle pants and motorcycle jeans

Motorcycle Pants vs. Riding Jeans

By: AndrewT 17 May, 2025

Pants can be jeans and jeans are pants. Really, though, the two aren't the same. And when you add motorcycle to the description then you get two almost vastly different styles and uses. But, their purpose? Identical. Both riding pants and ridi...

Advice for starting a motorcycle without a key

Ask a Mechanic: How to Start a Motorcycle Without a Key

By: AndrewT 05 March, 2025

You ask we answer. Here's the latest in our "Ask a Mechanic" series. Q: I recently bought a Kawasaki Ninja 300. I have a tendency to lose my car keys so before I run into trouble I was wondering how to start a motorcycle without a key? A: Your...

The difference between DOT, Snell and ECE certified motorcycle helmets

Understanding Motorcycle Helmet Certification: DOT, Snell, and ECE Compared

By: AndrewT 06 February, 2025

For the decisionally paralyzed, it can be daunting to decide on a motorcycle helmet. In addition to all the brands, models and styles the most important factor also has options and varying degrees of understanding. Safety. The United States ...

What To Do If Your Motorcycle Breaks Down

By: AndrewT 14 January, 2025

Poor guy. You have probably uttered those words on occasion or two when riding or driving past a broken down motorist, stranded on the side of the road, probably clinging to their cell phone and with little hope of getting underway anytime soon. ...

Motorcycle Brake Rotors: A Guide to Fixed, Oversized, Floating and Wave Rotors

By: AndrewT 24 December, 2024

Stopping on a dime. It matters when it comes to riding motorcycles and dirt bikes. You probably also heard the phrase "you have to go slower to go faster" or some such conglomeration of those words. But with bad brakes - or more poignantly - a...

Used Motorcycle Helmets: Safe or Sorry?

By: AndrewT 09 December, 2024

Buying used items comes with many advantages including, in some cases, significant cost savings. A used motorcycle, for example, offers a great way to introduce a beginning rider to the road on two-wheels or check off the dream bike box for the ...

8 Motorcycle Maintenance Tips

By: AndrewT 13 November, 2024

Almost no one has the availability to check the oil level in their motorcycle anymore what with the time suck of streaming TV, social media and generally sitting around the house doing nothing after a long day's work. And the weekends? Forget it...

Motorcycle Helmets for Glasses

By: AndrewT 08 November, 2024

Poor eyesight doesn't exclude someone from riding motorcycles but finding the right helmet that fits with a pair of glasses requires a bit of trial and error. Unless you wear contacts - and recent studies show just 11 percent of those who wear e...

How to Remove Rust from Motorcycle Gas Tank

By: AndrewT 31 October, 2024

Most modern motorcycles use plastic or composite gas tanks but those who ride older bikes (2000 and earlier) or have a vintage model from the 70s or 80s restoration project in the works, use metal tanks. And metal rusts. That would be a great ...

How To Prevent Tire Dry Rot

By: AndrewT 18 October, 2024

Most people, especially homeowners, know about dry rot and how it affects wood and the damage it can cause. Tires can also suffer from a type of dry rot that motorcycle riders must keep an eye on especially when leaving their bike in storage or ...

How to Charge a Motorcycle Battery

By: AndrewT 10 October, 2024

Nothing sounds worse than a click... annnnnnd silence. OK, maybe the rrr, rrr, rrr, sound of the engine trying its best but failing to turn over. All because of a dead or dying battery. This happens sometimes after leaving the ignition on but p...

New Motorcycle Tire Tips

By: AndrewT 23 September, 2024

New tires. Almost a work of art. So black and shiny. Slick looking too. Makes you never want to roll them on the pavement. Tires indeed help make up the "look" of your motorcycle and though you might feel tempted to leave them well enough alon...

Fall Motorcycle Gear

By: AndrewT 03 September, 2024

Fall weather always proves interesting for most areas of the country because you have cool mornings that requires some extra clothing but then warm afternoons that might call for shorts - a much easier planning task when preparing for a casual day...

How To Get Into Adventure Riding

By: AndrewT 10 June, 2024

Remote trails, outliers and off-the-beaten paths all beg for some type of exploration by outdoor lovers but getting there sometimes proves a bit hard. You can hike but with limited range. You can drive but with limited access. Ideally, you nee...

Pros and Cons: Leather vs. Textile Riding Gear for Motorcycles

By: AndrewT 31 May, 2024

When choosing motorcycle riding gear you have myriad of choices but all made with less than a handful of material options. The more common choice for motorcycle riders include textile and leather with textile comprising several variations like m...

Do Motorcycle Helmets Expire?

By: AndrewT 23 May, 2024

The most essential part of your riding gear does not last forever. Though the motorcycle helmet doesn't necessary wear out, per se, like clothing, nor does it have a "best by" date. Eventually it needs replacing even if it looks fresh off the sh...

Best Motorcycle Gear for Beginners

By: AndrewT 03 April, 2024

Learning how to ride doesn't even start your journey on two-wheels. First, you need to know what to wear. Not only because you look like a beginner if you ride around in jeans and a hoodie but wearing the right gear regardless of time spent in t...

Women's Motorcycle Helmet Buying and Sizing Guide

By: AndrewT 14 March, 2024

Even if long hair flows out the back of the helmet you often can't tell who rides the motorcycle beside you. Use the statistics and make your best guess that a man has saddled up. But recent polls indicate more and more women riders have taken con...

Information on Snell certified motorcycle helmets

What is a Snell Helmet?

By: AndrewT 15 February, 2024

Spend all your money on a motorcycle helmet then whatever you have left, buy the rest of your riding gear. One adage to live by. No, that doesn't mean you can cheap out on boots, jacket and gloves. Dress for the crash but consider your helmet ...

MotoSport Product Review: Shoei X-Fifteen Helmet

By: DamonV 24 May, 2023

Recently, I had the opportunity to try out the new Shoei X-15 helmet. I am fairly particular about what helmets I wear, as I suffer from a neck injury that requires I wear helmets which are light and extremely good at reducing wind buffeting. ...

Motorcycle Awareness Month

By: AndrewT 25 April, 2023

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month but we want to make the safety aspects of riding a year-round resolution. Our friends at Team Oregon have worked with us on writing articles in the past to help educate the motorcyclist on safe riding habits and ...

Are You Ready to Ride Your Motorcycle?

By: AndrewT 28 January, 2023

The first sprout of spring usually means the long, cold winter months have finally ended and the time has come to wake your motorcycle from its deep slumber. But don't turn the key, or if you're old school, jump on the kickstart just yet. Like a...

MotoSport Product Review: Saddlemen Saddlebag Packing Cube Liner Set

By: AndrewT 01 December, 2022

Some riders let the pending joy of a road trip overwhelm leading to a hasty packing job of all their stuff ultimately resulting in a bit of frazzled frustration when you really need - that one thing. Where is it? It's in here somewhere! If y...

MotoSport Exclusive Brands

By: AndrewT 04 October, 2022

MotoSport strives to make your next ride your best ride and part of that promise includes making your next ride affordable. You may not know MotoSport has offered several exclusive brands for years, but today the line of MotoSport-owned brands r...

Comparing air cooled and liquid cooled motorcycles

Air Cooled vs. Liquid Cooled Motorcycles

By: AndrewT 09 August, 2022

Some people like the air conditioner others prefer a pool. Though the debate between air cooled and liquid cooled motorcycles ended some time ago with each advocate happy in their respective camps, the benefits of one over the other still elicit...

How To Stay Cool This Summer Riding Your Motorcycle

By: AndrewT 02 July, 2022

Hot is hot and whether the mercury reads 90 or 100 little else invites a motorcycle ride than clear, sunny skies and an endless road. Until you look at all the gear you need to wear. A stuffy helmet, a thick leather jacket and long tight fitti...

4 Reasons To Wear Motorcycle Riding Gear

4 Reasons You Wear Motorcycle Riding Gear

By: AndrewT 01 May, 2022

I rode alongside a guy on a motorcycle the other day while in my car (I know, I know) and noticed his footwear. Not exactly the type of riding shoe I'd wear. Was he a rider or one of those? A motorcyclist wears all the correct gear from head t...

Bucket List Motorcycle Rides

By: AndrewT 25 February, 2022

One bucket list entry for some people might include riding a motorcycle as a passenger. Perhaps rolling the throttle yourself takes up a spot on your list. But for the veteran motorcyclist their bucket list takes on a completely different set of...

What Is a Pinlock Visor?

By: AndrewT 01 November, 2021

It starts slowly then spreads like a cancer. And it always seems to happen when it's cold. The creeping fog that develops in the corner of your shield then slowly consumes your entire field of vision. Now you have to flip your helmet visor up an...

Cold weather riding gear for motorcycles

Cold Weather Motorcycle Gear

By: AndrewT 19 October, 2021

You have to be crazy... or maybe just dedicated. Finding a motorcycle rider on the road during the winter months feels more like a game of "I Spy." You won't see them often and compared to the summer months, seemingly non-existent. But a lot of r...

Tips on maintaining a motorcycle battery

Motorcycle Battery Maintenance

By: AndrewT 18 October, 2021

Maintaining the battery on your motorcycle is one of the easier checkmarks from your list of "to-dos" when it comes to keeping your ride ready to roll. Unfortunately that's also why it's so often overlooked. In good company with neglectful mot...

The types of hand waves motorcycle riders give each other

The Motorcycle Wave Handbook

By: AndrewT 27 August, 2021

Brothers and sisters of the road - do you wave? No hard and fast rules exist for waving to other motorcycle riders. Years ago waving was not only acceptable it was quite natural. Just a fellow member in the small club of motorcycle riding. Today...

The hazards of riding a motorcycle in the fall

Hazards of Motorcycle Riding in the Fall

By: AndrewT 20 August, 2021

Whoa, look out! Something you might say a lot during the fall months when you ride your motorcycle. Fall, or autumn as some prefer, brings a sometimes drastic change in weather patterns from the summer months and things start to, as the season...

The Ultimate Sportbike and Motorcycle Drive Guide

By: AndrewT 16 August, 2021

Regular and routine maintenance of your Sportbike is a crucial aspect of motorcycle ownership. Just as you would a car, check your owner's manual for change interval information on fluids, filters and drive parts. Of course, how often and ride sty...

Expert picks on the best motorcycle helmets less than $250

Best Motorcycle Helmets Under $250

By: AndrewT 28 July, 2021

Expense keeps many potential riders from throwing a leg over a motorcycle and discovering what so many have enjoyed for years. You have the bike, required training (depending on the state you live), and all the riding gear. We don't promote the ...

Sportbike and Motorcycle Fuel Management Guide

By: AndrewT 21 July, 2021

Motorcycle engines are powerful yet delicate machines; optimizing your air-fuel ratio is the key to obtaining optimum performance and reliability. There are a variety of aftermarket parts and accessories that can be used to unleash the hidden pot...

How to Get Your Motorcycle License

By: JC Current 16 July, 2021

So, you want to get a motorcycle license? In the United States, obtaining a motorcycle license is a relatively easy endeavor. In fact, it is most often referred to as an "endorsement" in the majority of states since it simply consists of a one o...

A Guide to Choosing Motorcycle Insurance

By: JC Current 16 July, 2021

Riding a motorcycle legally on the streets and roads of the United States requires one to have motorcycle insurance. It is the law - ignore it and any rider will face severe legal and financial consequences - and it is wise, too. Motorcyclists a...

Sportbike and Motorcycle Exhaust Buying Guide

By: AndrewT 01 July, 2021

Slip-Ons vs. Full System Exhausts Sportbike owners tend to upgrade a number of stock parts and the first change-out is usually with the exhaust system. This guide is designed to highlight the differences between slip-ons vs. full system exhau...

Sportbike and Motorcycle Tire Buying Guide

By: AndrewT 01 July, 2021

There's a reason why Sportbikes are one of the fastest growing markets in the country. Sportbikes combine speed and race performance with the freedom of the wide open road. The Sportbike's versatility is unmatched. It can be a racing mach...

Tips to buying the best motorcycle helmet

Picking the Best Motorcycle Helmet - A Buying Guide to Helmets

By: AndrewT 14 June, 2021

How To Pick the Right Motorcycle Helmet Welcome to one of life's greatest adventures. Whether you ride a motorcycle as a pleasure seeker or commuter, riding on two wheels is a phenomenal experience designed to give you years of enjoyment and s...

How To Read and Check Your Motorcycle, Dirt Bike or ATV VIN Number

How To Read and Check Your Motorcycle or ATV VIN

By: AndrewT 02 June, 2021

The Vehicle Identification Number or VIN of your motorcycle, dirt bike or ATV is not something worth memorizing however knowing where its etched on your ride is worth the 10 seconds it takes. The VIN is 17 characters long and is more or less a c...

Motorcycle Helmet Size Guide - How To Measure & Fit The Right Helmet

By: JC Current 02 June, 2021

The most effective and important safety measure a motorcyclist can invest in is the helmet. No other single piece of motorcycle gear provides more protection, or more return on investment, in the event of a crash. This explains why a motor...

Handling sudden stops when riding a motorcycle

Motorcycle Safety Awareness: Riders and Sudden Stops

By: AndrewT 21 May, 2021

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Problem 4: Riders and Sudden Stops The Problem - On multi-lane roads and highways, sudden slowdowns can be a problem for motorcyclists. Unprepared or unskilled riders end up plowing into stopped traffic from behin...

Blind spots that endanger motorcycle riders

Motorcycle Safety Awareness: Other Drivers in Blind Spots

By: AndrewT 14 May, 2021

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Problem 3: Other Drivers in Blind Spots The Problem - There are two types of Ã¢Â€Âœblind spotsÃ¢Â€Â? in which other drivers can cause trouble for riders. One is the traditional,...

Motorcyclist approaching a curve in the road

Motorcycle Safety Awareness: Riders in Curves

By: AndrewT 07 May, 2021

The Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month tips continue from Team Oregon Motorcycle Safety Program. Two articles cover problems caused by other drivers; the other two cover problems caused by riders themselves. All of them will raise your awareness an...

How to deal with intersections when riding a motorcycle

Motorcycle Safety Awareness: Other Drivers at Intersections

By: AndrewT 30 April, 2021

For Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, we bring you four weeks of riding tips from Team Oregon Motorcycle Safety Program. Two articles cover problems caused by other drivers; the other two cover problems caused by riders themselves. All of them wi...

How To Become a Motorcycle Rider

By: Lowell Anderson 23 February, 2021

As far as I'm concerned, the best thing you can do during your time on this planet is ride a motorcycle. There's nothing like the feeling you get when you're on the road. If it has two wheels, I'm a happy man. I've been riding motorcycles for ma...

How to return to motorcycle riding after extended break

Returning to Motorcycle Riding

By: AndrewT 20 May, 2020

Sometimes life gets in the way and before long your motorcycle has gathered more dust than miles just by sitting in the garage. Weather, life events and even laziness all contribute to time off the bike but eventually, even if a few years have p...

Motorcycle rider wearing Alpinestars Tech Air 5 airbag

Alpinestars Airbag - Tech Air 5

By: AndrewT 31 January, 2020

Alpinestars has launched their new autonomous motorcycling airbag system the Tech-Air 5. The Tech-Air 5 represents the latest addition to the Alpinestars Tech-Air which includes the Tech-Air Race and Tech-Air Street systems. Alpinestars pro...

The Wonderful World of Commuting on Motorcycle

By: pauln 22 January, 2020

I love riding my motorcycle! Who doesn't? Everyone I know who rides, either on the dirt or the street, loves to ride! I want to ride at every opportunity I can find. I don't understand why more riders don't feel the same!? Most American motorcycl...

MotoSport's Best Blogs 2019

By: AndrewT 20 December, 2019

177 blogs. Quite possibly a record for blog production in one year by MotoSport. For a time, we posted daily. Every. Single. Day. Except on weekends. Thankfully we ended that unsustainable pattern as the output did not seem to resonate with you ...

KTM has two new motorcycle models now available

KTM Bringing Two New Models to North America in 2020

By: AndrewT 06 November, 2019

KTM revealed their latest innovations on the first day of the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy this week unveiling two brand new models coming to North America for 2020 - the KTM 1290 Super Duke R the KTM 390 Adventure. Additionally, KTM an...

Avoiding Edge Traps on a Motorcycle

By: AndrewT 23 October, 2019

It has recently come to my attention that edge traps are a serious problem for motorcycles and aren't well known about. Or they may be known to be a serious problem, but some riders don't know the name for them. Edge traps are essentially a chang...

How To Ride a Motorcycle in the Rain

By: AndrewT 09 October, 2019

Hold on for dear life. Not the words you want to hear when asking for tips on riding your motorcycle in the rain and if that were the case you shouldn't hit the roads anyway on two-wheels. Rain indeed offers a bigger challenge to motorcyclists...

How To Stop Helmet Visor Fogging

By: AndrewT 13 September, 2019

One rather annoying issue many motorcyclists face making it nearly impossible to ride happens when the fog rolls in and completely steams up the helmet shield. Shield or visor fogging generally occurs when cold outside air temperatures meet the ...

10 things worth checking on your motorcycle before riding

10 Things You Should Probably Inspect on Your Motorcycle

By: AndrewT 11 September, 2019

Life gets busy, time passes by and so much escapes us we forget to do the simple things. And as long as the engine on your motorcycle fires up, it's all good, right? Sure, at least until things go south. Only two times in the day do we remembe...

7 Rules of the Road for Motorcycle Riders

By: AndrewT 29 August, 2019

Riding a motorcycle comes with its own set of rules and not the law enforcement type. Those who ride have unwritten rules to follow that keeps us riding another day and also serve as a safety measure for other drivers. We know all too often that...

Tips to prevent your motorcycle from being stolen

Motorcycle Theft Prevention

By: AndrewT 23 August, 2019

Some people just can't help themselves. What's yours is mine so they have every right to take what doesn't belong to them and take if for themselves whether for their own enjoyment or to strip down and sell off as parts. Big surprise consideri...

Advice for taking a tour on your motorcycle

Motorcycle Touring Tips

By: AndrewT 20 August, 2019

Lots of riders use their motorcycles for daylong cruises or simply touring the countryside. In fact, a big reason for taking up riding in the first place comes from the desire to tackle the open road and turn the ride into the vacation. Though y...

Tips on improving motorcycle gas consumption

Motorcycle MPG: How to Improve Gas Mileage

By: AndrewT 19 August, 2019

Laugh all you want but several techniques exist to increase the gas mileage on a motorcycle. Yes, most motorcycles already get nearly 40 miles per gallon and some push that to 60 mpg depending on the engine size. But, a tweak here and an adjustm...

Best Motorcycle Accessories

By: AndrewT 16 August, 2019

Not a lot of room exists on a motorcycle for carrying things but most riders don't leave home without some essential accessories. We're not talking the riding gear, let's just assume (and hope) you wear the basics like a helmet and riding boots....

Motorcycle Battery Care Basics

By: AndrewT 15 August, 2019

At first glance, a motorcycle battery should tuck safely away and be left alone for the next few years until its limited warranty life runs out. And, lots of riders do just that, sometimes without so much as a hard start many years later. But, l...

Motorcycle Riding Tips for Beginners

By: AndrewT 31 July, 2019

Riding a motorcycle poses an inherently dangerous means of transportation which has only increased with all the multiple distractions in our modern world. Motorists have many diversions (other vehicles, passengers, radio, electronic devices, etc...

How To Use a Motorcycle Stand

By: AndrewT 26 July, 2019

Owning a motorcycle also means owning a motorcycle stand. Most car owners have a jack to lift their car (in fact new cars often include a jack) even if they have little plans to work on the car themselves. Therefore, think of the motorcycle stan...

The Effect of Heat on Motorcycle Tires

By: AndrewT 24 July, 2019

Semi-trucks often litter hot, desert highways with the remnants of blown out tires. These chunks of tires, also known as road gators, make for dangerous driving conditions for other motorists who may need to swerve around them or end up riding ov...

Avoiding numb hands when riding a motorcycle

How To Avoid Numb Hands When Riding Motorcycles

By: AndrewT 17 July, 2019

It hurts, but it doesn't. Actually, it just feels weird. Numb hands. A somewhat common occurrence for beginning motorcycle riders. It happens to veterans of the road but far less often and usually only because they forget proper riding techniq...

Motorcycle Passenger Safety Tips

By: AndrewT 12 July, 2019

Riding as a passenger, or pillion, on a motorcycle combines exhilaration with some fright, at least for some people. You can think of it like a roller coaster ride, in some respects. You have no control and you're simply along for the ride. Bu...

How To Ride a Motorcycle with a Passenger

By: AndrewT 11 July, 2019

Riding a motorcycle requires a bit of skill and adding a passenger makes it even more challenging. New riders may want to wait a while before attempting to ride two-up. There is a lot of liability involved in taking someone for a ride on a mot...

The best roads in Oregon to ride a motorcycle

Best Motorcycle Roads in Oregon

By: AndrewT 09 July, 2019

So many roads with so little time depending on your cruising speed. Oregon boasts some of the finest riding in the country for both off-road Adventure bike trails and paved highways. Many riders at MotoSport spend their weekends on the saddle sp...

Tips on washing your motorccle correctly

How to Wash a Motorcycle

By: AndrewT 05 July, 2019

Whenever we get the "how do I wash my motorcycle?" question our initial response of "very carefully" usually doesn't get met with much enthusiasm. All kidding aside, washing a motorcycle doesn't require much careful consideration except for the ...

How to Wash Motorcycle Helmet Liners

By: AndrewT 04 July, 2019

Thankfully, you can wash the liners inside a motorcycle helmet because, well you know. After a while you probably wouldn't have the stomach to put your head inside your helmet much less manage the smell. And if you did, expect to transfer whatev...

How to care for your motorcycle riding gear

How To Clean Motorcycle Riding Gear

By: AndrewT 03 July, 2019

Riding gear, like clothes, need cleaning, though hardly as often. Cleaning motorcycle gear keeps them fresh and actually helps prolong their use because dirt and sweat tend to break down fabric. Besides, clean gear looks better and like any garm...

The best mouting brackets for motorcycles

Best Motorcycle Phone Holders and Accessory Mounts

By: AndrewT 02 July, 2019

Several devices exist to help motorcyclists get around town easier and make their ride enjoyable and even productive. A cell phone offers a number of hidden tools, a GPS system helps riders avoid traffic jams or find new roads of discovery when ...

A Beginner's Guide to Motorcycle Luggage

By: AndrewT 27 June, 2019

A motorcycle doesn't have a trunk therefore when traveling on two-wheels you need to decide between the must-haves and the nice-to-haves. You can't carry everything! This lack of cargo space on a motorcycle obviously prevents you from using yo...

10 things you should have when riding motorcycles

10 Things You Should Always Carry On a Motorcycle Ride

By: AndrewT 25 June, 2019

Always ride prepared. Whether for a quick trip to the store or a day long excursion along backcountry roads you never know what can happen. Therefore, even if just to avoid a delaying inconvenience, motorcyclists often carry along a set of suppl...

Motorcycle Headlights: One of the Best Initial Upgrades for Your Motorcycle

By: AndrewT 24 June, 2019

It's all about being seen. And a primary way of being seen while riding a motorcycle comes from the lights and more specifically the headlight. The bigger, the brighter, the better. "I didn't see him." "She just came out of nowhere." "I only...

7 Tips to Transitioning from Day to Riding a Motorcycle at Night

By: AndrewT 21 June, 2019

When the sun sets, the road turns a bit harrowing for the motorcyclist. If you think drivers have a hard time seeing us in the day, just think how invisible we become at night. Unlike the driver who simply turns the headlights on, a rider likely...

10 Tips for Riding Safely in Traffic

By: AndrewT 20 June, 2019

Those who have never thrown a leg over a motorcycle don't understand why we do. And those who do ride don't understand the few who rip down the road weaving in and out of traffic, hair blowing in the wind, without seemingly a care in the wor...

Tips for a successful motorcycle road trip

Ever Considered Taking a Motorcycle Road Trip?

By: AndrewT 17 June, 2019

You have the motorcycle. A lot of open road. And the freedom to go wherever you want. So skip the security line and long waits at the airport and ignore the confines of a rolling cage - grab your to-go bag and head out on two wheels. Don't mis...

Most Popular Lightweight Motorcycles

By: AndrewT 14 June, 2019

Riding on two wheels proves intimidating enough for some but a significant roadblock for others who desire to take up motorcycling comes from the weight of the bike. Though hardly an automobile, motorcycles can weigh nearly 1,000 pounds and when...

Things to Consider: Buy New or Used Motorcycle

By: AndrewT 12 June, 2019

We all know what happens the moment you pull a new car off the lot. The value immediately drops by $5,000...or more. One reason, if not the reason, why many shopping for a "new" car buy used. The same logic applies to a motorcycle off the show...

Advice on picking the right motorcycle for you

How To Pick the Right Motorcycle

By: AndrewT 11 June, 2019

You want to ride but don't know where to start or how to begin. First, you need a motorcycle but with so many options on the market you might have a hard time deciding on the best motorcycle for you You may find certain motorcycles look cooler ...

Best Vented Riding Gear for Motorcycles

By: AndrewT 06 June, 2019

Though summer usually means the end of wet weather for most areas and the longer days ahead create ideal conditions to take extended excursions on your motorcycle, you might long for the winter months once the mercury stretches past 90 degrees. ...

Tips on preventing your motorcycle from overheating

How To Prevent Your Motorcycle From Overheating

By: AndrewT 04 June, 2019

The sight of a car pulled off the side of the road with hood up and a plume of steam billowing out thanks to an overheated engine seems more like a problem of the past especially with today's technology. OK then, when was the last time you saw a...

What is a Liter Bike?

By: AndrewT 30 May, 2019

So many motorcycles on the road but one stands out above all others. A liter bike isn't exactly the most common name for these machines and when said out loud someone might think you have said "leader bike." In many respects, both names apply. ...

Does the Color of Motorcycle Riding Gear Matter?

By: AndrewT 29 May, 2019

The slick look of a shiny black motorcycle mounted by a rider decked out in all black certainly turns heads...if anyone can actually see the rider. Unfortunately, black and other dark colors blend in with the natural surroundings and at night co...

What Does it Mean to Ride Defensively?

By: AndrewT 23 May, 2019

Swerving in and out of traffic, tailgating, quickly accelerating and just mostly acting like a pariah on the road. All examples of offensive riding. You know the type. They annoy other drivers and make those of us who ride respectfully and wi...

How To Deal With Tailgaters

By: AndrewT 22 May, 2019

Whether you ride or drive little else gets the blood boiling than a tailgater. Tailgaters are annoying and dangerous and when encountered it often feels more like a personal slight. And, yes, while some tailgaters do so to get their message acro...

What Does It Mean to Hold Your Line?

By: AndrewT 20 May, 2019

"Hold your line" is a well-worn phrase that means different things to different people. "Hold the line" is a similar phrase which means the same thing when used in context. For most, hold your line simply means "stand your ground." You have prob...

7 Safety Tips for Motorcycle Group Riding

By: AndrewT 13 May, 2019

Group riding can be a fun and rewarding change in the usually solo sport of motorcycling. There are some things that we can do to keep a group ride safe and fun. As Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month continues we again recruit the help of Lorri C...

Difference between motorcycle shoes and motorcycle boots

Motorcycle Riding Shoes vs. Boots

By: AndrewT 09 May, 2019

Gearing up for a ride on your motorcycle sometimes feels like going to battle with all the necessary and required protection. Thankfully, a lot of riding gear removes easily and allows you to go about your day once you reach your destination. Ho...

10 Tips for Riding Motorcycles Safely on the Street

By: AndrewT 07 May, 2019

The month of May tends to open the throttle on good weather which means the riding season has arrived. So, it certainly makes perfect sense for May to represent Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Motorcyclists should make safety their #1 prior...

LS2 Helmets Bring Exciting New Graphics to 2019 Product Line

By: AndrewT 26 April, 2019

LS2 Helmets might not have the brand power of other industry stalwarts but the company founded in 1990 has made some waves of late and continues to prove high-end doesn't necessarily mean high cost. LS2 makes helmets for all walks of riding life...

HJC Helmet's RPHA 11 Series Returns with a Bite

By: AndrewT 15 April, 2019

HJC have released all new graphics for their 2019 RPHA 11 line of motorcycle helmets that feature a new look for one of their most popular models, an updated design for a favorite super hero and additions to their Marvel comics graphics line. In...

Q&A with Lorri Carney - Breaking the Motorcycle Glass Ceiling

By: AndrewT 11 April, 2019

A few years ago, the Motorcycle Industry Council released the findings of a survey that showed a record 8 percent of households had at least one motorcycle in 2018. But perhaps even more exciting (at least for those of us who love riding) was a su...

Shoei GT-Air 2 Helmets Now at MotoSport

By: AndrewT 05 April, 2019

Shoei has introduced a new line into their popular GT-Air model motorcycle helmet with the production of the all new Shoei GT-Air II or Shoei GT-Air 2 helmet. With all new cool designs, the GT-Air 2 helmet evolves the original GT-Air helmet's fu...

Best Motorcycle for Beginners

By: AndrewT 04 April, 2019

Your first motorcycle. Those of us who ride will always remember the first motorcycle we called our own. And some of us may still have it. But whether riding motorcycles comes naturally for some, like those who spent their childhood around bikes...

A pre-ride checklist for riding motorcycles

The MotoSport.com Motorcycle Pre-Ride Checklist

By: AndrewT 06 March, 2019

The motorcycle is a finely-tuned machine that when cared for loves you right back. Unlike a car where you can get in, turn the key and drive off with little regard to what's happening under the hood, prior to heading out on your motorcycle stayi...

ICON 2019 Gear Line Includes New Race Suit

By: AndrewT 15 February, 2019

ICON, an industry favorite among motorcycle riders, has restyled and revamped their product line for 2019 which includes, for the first time in the company's history, helmet customization kits and a race suit. You can say we have arrived, but th...

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Best Motorcycle Helmet for Beginners

By: AndrewT 15 January, 2019

"I'm new to riding what helmet should I get?" It's a question we get almost weekly. New motorcycle riders trying to decide on the best helmet. Wearing a helmet takes some getting used to especially if you don't have previous riding experience or...

Gearhead vs. Gearhead: Lane Splitting

By: AndrewT 19 November, 2018

Welcome to Gearhead vs. Gearhead where we put one MotoSport Gearhead against another to debate on various topics. We will select already hotly contested arguments, smaller lesser known ones and of course suggestions by you, our customer. Each G...

Enter the 2018 Ultimate MotoSport.com Sweepstakes for Your Chance to Win

By: AndrewT 30 June, 2018

Want a 2018 Yamaha YZ450F? Perhaps street riding is your thing. So how about a 2018 Yamaha YZF-R6? Brand new and full of upgrades. Then start entering the 2018 Ultimate MotoSport.com Sweepstakes because that's the only way to get one of these b...

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Even Veteran Riders Benefit from Taking a Motorcycle Safety Course

By: AndrewT 09 May, 2018

Approximately one out of 100 motorcycle riders crash every year. When it's your turn, what will you do? No one wants to crash and hitting the pavement or something else often becomes the elephant in the room no rider cares to talk about. But n...

Stage 1 Motorcycle Upgrade: Fuel and Air

By: AndrewT 28 March, 2018

You can always buy a motorcycle with a bigger engine but don't expect it to quash your desire for more power. No matter what type of motorcycle we ride, our thoughts turn to more power almost the minute we throw a leg over and roll the throttle....

Trilobite Motorcycle Jeans and Apparel Available at MotoSport

By: AndrewT 27 March, 2018

You won't find trilobites roaming the ocean floor anymore but across the countryside? For sure! MotoSport is pleased to announce that we now carry Trilobite Premium Aramid Fashion for motorcycle riders. The Czech Republic based brand bega...

Best Motorcycle Riding Jeans

By: AndrewT 27 February, 2018

If you're that rider who shows up at the office or the store in full gear and then take your time strolling down the aisles making sure everyone knows you ride but instead look more like a sci-fi character rather than someone who enjoys riding a m...

5 Tips to Show Some Love to Your Motorcycle

By: AndrewT 12 February, 2018

Don't let anyone ever say you can't buy love. Because you most certainly can. Forget the roses or sweet fluffy treats. Grab some rubber, lubricants and other hard parts to really bring some spice back into your relationship. If people buy gift...

Profile: Team Oregon - Motorcycle Training Course

By: AndrewT 25 January, 2018

If you know how to ride a bicycle, you can probably ride a motorcycle with some coaching and perhaps a bit of bravado. Unlike a bicycle however, when riding a motorcycle you can't simply take to the mean streets of Oregon. To ride an electric or...

MotoSport Product Spotlight: Antigravity Lithium Battery

By: AndrewT 31 August, 2017

Looking to lose weight in a matter of minutes? It's easy! Just drop that weighty stock battery holding you back and replace it with a small case lithium battery by Antigravity. Available in sizes 4-, 6-, 8- or 12-cell, Antigravity manages to pac...

Helmet Review: Bell Race Star

By: AndyD 06 March, 2017

It's been two years since I've had the opportunity to pick out a new motorcycle helmet and four years since I wore a Bell street bike helmet. In 2013, I wore a Bell "Star" for road racing, the precursor helmet to the all-new "Race Star" model. Th...

What you need to take when riding at a motorcycle track

Motorcycle Track Day Essentials

By: AndyD 26 August, 2016

Track days are a great environment to learn to ride safer, test the boundaries of you and your bike, and not worry about tickets and such. There are a lot of different ways to approach a track day for the first time, and if you've already done yo...

2016 MotoAmerica Round 3: New Jersey

By: AndyD 04 May, 2016

Prior to round 3 of the MotoAmerica championship at New Jersey Motorsports Park, I had built up some momentum at round 2 in Road Atlanta, which was the season kickoff for Superstock 600 and the first time my class would run in-conjunction with Sup...

15th Annual Ride for the Fallen on May 7 in Austin, TX

By: AndrewT 27 April, 2016

The caravan looks awesome to passersby, for sure. But don't think the riders really want to be there. The 15th annual Ride for the Fallen held on May 7 in Austin, TX brings awareness to law enforcement officers from the Lone Star St...

Review of Continental Sport Attack 3 motorcycle tires

What We Think: Continental Sport Attack 3

By: DamonV 04 April, 2016

Continental isn't a name you hear very often when looking into sport tires. Pirelli, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Michelin - these are the names that likely come to mind when you're looking for performance rubber. Continental is looking to chan...

Profile: Zero Motorcycles - Charging Towards the Future

By: AndrewT 03 February, 2016

Zero is golden. Zero emissions, zero trips to the gas station and zero decibels of noise. This is what many people think about electric vehicles and that's what brings them shopping. But for Zero Motorcycles, that's all ancillary. For them it'...

2015 Indian Scout vs. 2015 Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

By: KandyL 17 November, 2015

I'm an enthusiast for all styles of riding, and in the past few weeks I seized the opportunity to ride not just one, but two, mid-sized 2015 American V-twins. The best part - they both fit right off the showroom. You see, I stand at an even fiv...

Profile: RNickeyMouse - Mulholland Riders

By: AndrewT 06 November, 2015

Perhaps you've heard of RNickeymouse. It's the screen name to a very popular YouTube channel that features motorcycle crashes along a section of Mulholland Highway called "The Snake." No, it's not the same as Mulholland Drive, in fact, the...

Norman Reedus Stars in New Reality Series on Motorcycles

By: AndrewT 29 October, 2015

Photo by: Adam Ewing - Moto Classified If you watch The Walking Dead then you know exactly who Norman Reedus is. If you don't watch the zombie thriller that airs on the AMC channel but like motorcycles, then start tuning in. ...

Ducati Scrambler Review: Five Stages of Ownership - A Personal Experience

By: KandyL 28 August, 2015

The fact that I'm a virgin blogger didn't stop my co-worker from suggesting I give it a shot. At the MotoSport HQ here in Oregon, I sit next to Andrew, our charming resident writer and editor. The poor guy has been on the receiving end of my Ducat...

Herrin Crashes as Beach Claims Supersport Championship

By: AndrewT 11 August, 2015

Josh Herrin's run at the 2015 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship ended this weekend in Indianapolis at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway when he crashed on the first lap after a restart essentially handing over the crown to JD Beach. Herrin, who ...

Third annual Boston Motorcycle Marathon Ride

2000 Riders Expected at 3rd Annual Boston Motorcycle Marathon Ride on August 9

By: AndrewT 28 July, 2015

Two years ago Fred Georgoulis wanted to honor his wife with a fund-raising motorcycle ride and help wipe out cancer. In an unexpected and unfortunate twist of fate, the Boston Motorcycle Marathon Ride ballooned beyond his wildest expectations. I...

Roberts Takes Superstock 600 Championship, Herrin Still Fighting

By: AndrewT 21 July, 2015

Wheels In Motion/MotoSport.com/Meen Motorsports rider Joe Roberts won his ninth Superstock 600 race on Saturday at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the inaugural MotoAmerica series and clinched the Championship with one round remaining. Roberts, 18,...

Herrin Blows Engine, Roberts Sweeps in MotoAmerica

By: AndrewT 30 June, 2015

Josh Herrin lost some ground in the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship series as a blown engine forced him out of Race 2 on Sunday at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT. Temperatures were in the 80s on Saturday but hovered near 100 on Sunday...

MotoSport Riders Take on Barber with Mixed Results

By: AndrewT 16 June, 2015

Andy DiBrino turned 21 a few days before his Superstock 600 race in the 2015 MotoAmerica series on Saturday and Sunday at Barber Motosports Park and was hoping it might turn into a special weekend. It did, but not what he was thinking. DiBrino...

Profile: Colorado Motorcycle Adventures

By: AndrewT 11 June, 2015

Scott Lee goes on vacation all the time. Well, not exactly. But you'd think he was based on where he goes, how he gets there and the fact that everyone with him is on vacation. A motorcycle enthusiast, Lee, who resides in picturesque Colorad...

Another Wet Weekend for MotoAmerica

By: AndrewT 03 June, 2015

Photo: UltimateMotorcycling.com Rain ruined some of the "four miles of fun" this weekend in Wisconsin at Road America for Round 4 of the 2015 MotoAmerica series as riders dealt with wet conditions through Saturday but got a dry race day for Sun...

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Adventure Bikes Finding Their Way to Mainstream

By: AndrewT 28 May, 2015

The long and winding road isn't always paved. Dirt, gravel, shrubs, a mix of trees, and the occasional stream make up the endless terrain, waiting to be explored. At least that's what is preferred by those who tackle such domains with their Adv...

Fast Riding in Store for MotoAmerica Round 4

By: AndrewT 27 May, 2015

MotoAmerica riders could face wet conditions this weekend in Wisconsin MotoAmerica riders get "four miles of fun" this weekend as the series takes on Road America in Wisconsin which features long straightaways, 14 turns and more than four mile ...

DiBrino Crashes But Finishes Strong in Superstock 600 Class

By: AndrewT 20 May, 2015

A crash during qualifying took Andy DiBrino down but not out as he battled through pain and grabbed 11th in Race 1 and then sixth in Race 2 this weekend for the Superstock 600 class in the 2015 MotoAmerica series held at the Virginia International...

MotoAmerica Round 3 Set for Virginia This Weekend

By: AndrewT 13 May, 2015

MotoAmerica takes on the Virginia International Raceway for Round 3 starting Friday with four classes in competition including Superstock 600 which is in its second round. The Superstock 600 class lost two rounds for the year in the inaugural se...

DiBrino Gets Two Top 10 Finishes to Open Superstock 600 Series

By: AndrewT 21 April, 2015

Andy DiBrino recorded his first career Top 5 finish on Sunday en route to a sixth overall to start the season in the Superstock 600 class of the MotoAmerica series held last weekend at Road Atlanta in Georgia. All riders dealt with a bit of natu...

MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Class Debuts This Weekend in Atlanta

By: AndrewT 15 April, 2015

Andy DiBrino is ready even if the road to Atlanta has been a bit bumpy. The first season of the retooled MotoAmerica series started last weekend in Austin at the Circuit of the Americas but this weekend Round 1 for the Superstock 600 class in th...

Josh Herrin Settles for Second by a Hair at Daytona 200

By: AndrewT 17 March, 2015

Josh Herrin (right) just misses opening race win A somewhat disruptive 74th annual Daytona 200 ended with Danny Eslick edging out Josh Herrin by eight-hundredths of a second on Saturday to open the 2015 motorcycle racing season. A restart wa...

Profile: Andy DiBrino - Superstock 600 Rider

By: AndrewT 03 March, 2015

To call Andy DiBrino a race junky would be an understatement. Like a lot of riders, DiBrino started out young, at just 3 Â½ years old on a dirt bike. Before turning 5, DiBrino was riding the whoops with his dad on Motocross tracks. But the need...

MotoAmerica Adds Date in Utah for 2015 Series

By: AndrewT 08 January, 2015

MotoAmerica, the new home for the AMA Superbike Series, and sanctioned by the AMA and FIM North America announced Wednesday that Miller Motorsports Park in Toole, UT will host a race in 2015. Details from the Press Release: COSTA MESA, CA, JAN....

Actor Keanu Reeves Starts Motorcycle Production Company

By: AndrewT 18 November, 2014

The motorcycle market just got a bit more expensive. Actor Keanu Reeves, best known for his roles in the "The Matrix" movies and "Point Blank," is an avid motorcycle rider. So much so, he started his own manufacturing company. ...

Interview with the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

Profile: The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

By: AndrewT 10 October, 2014

Bridging the past to help fight a very present danger, the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride is not your everyday poker run. In fact, there's no gambling at all except by those men who choose to ignore their prostate. Founded just two years ago, the...

Kawasaki Ninja H2R Unveiled At INTERMOT

By: AndrewT 02 October, 2014

Kawasaki created quite the storm this week with the announcement of American Supercross star Ryan Villopoto competing in the Motocross World Championship and unveiling the company's new 2015 Ninja H2R. Kawasaki dangled a carrot unveiling small d...

How to avoid hitting a deer when riding your motorcycle

Avoiding Deer Accidents While Riding Your Motorcycle

By: AndrewT 19 September, 2014

On a beautiful Eastern Oregon August day, Matthew "Drat" Diestler enjoyed a nice afternoon ride with some friends when he noticed two deer standing off the road to his left, nearly hidden amongst a field of tall grass. He didn't see the two on t...

Jake Lewis Takes Second for Daytona SportBike Season

By: AndrewT 15 September, 2014

Photo Credit: Brian Nitto with CycleWorld MotoSport.com Meen Motorsports rider Jake Lewis settled on second place for the 2014 AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike series after a wet weekend at the New Jersey Motorsports Park grounded him in Race 1...

Jake Lewis Races for Daytona SportBike Title This Weekend in New Jersey

By: AndrewT 12 September, 2014

The 2014 AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike series crowns a champion this weekend at the New Jersey Motorsports Park and it very well could be MotoSport.com Meen Motorsports rider Jake Lewis. Lewis is just seven points back from Jake Gagne and winn...

Interview with Jake Lewis a sportbike pro

Profile: Jake Lewis - MotoSport's Young Gun in SportBike Racing

By: AndrewT 11 September, 2014

Jake Lewis enters this weekend's final 2014 GoPro Daytona SportBike race at New Jersey Motosports Park with loads of confidence as he's won two of the last three races in the series. He sits just seven points behind the leader Jake Gagne and if he...

Matchless Motorcycles to Unveil "Model X Reloaded" in November

By: AndrewT 10 September, 2014

Back from the dead. In November, Matchless Motorcycles will rise again at the EICMA International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan with a whole new look yet with inspiration from that iconic "Model X" produced more than 80 years ago. Matchless w...

Profile: Nick Gilmer - Rider and MotoSport Gearhead

By: AndrewT 28 August, 2014

Nick Gilmer joined MotoSport six months ago as a Gearhead. If you've called in looking for parts you may have talked to him. He rides both dirt bikes and sportbikes and has a degree in Motorcycle Mechanics. Recently he spent a day at the Portla...

2nd annual Boston Motorcycle Marathon Ride

Fight Cancer and Honor Bombing Victims on Second Annual Boston Motorcycle Marathon Ride

By: AndrewT 04 August, 2014

The 2nd annual Boston Motorcycle Marathon Ride rolls out on Sunday and this year organizer Fred Georgoulis expects to nearly double the participation and the donations. Initially started as a way to honor his wife, Denise, who was diagnosed with...

Interview with Tour of Honor Motorcycle Ride

Profile: Tour of Honor Motorcycle Ride

By: AndrewT 31 July, 2014

For many motorcyclists saddling up is more about the journey not the destination. So, why not make it about both? In many respects that's exactly what Steve and Dave Brooks accomplished with their Tour of Honor ride that is both Iron Butt approv...

Jake Lewis Gets First Sportbike Win

By: AndrewT 14 July, 2014

Photo: UltimateMotorcycling.com MotoSport-sponsored rider Jake Lewis won his first race in the AMA Pro Daytona Sportbike series on Sunday at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, CA. Lewis, the 2013 AMA GoPro Daytona Sportbike Rookie of ...

Two-Up Motorcycle Riding Tips

By: AndrewT 09 July, 2014

As a motorcyclist, friends and family may drop subtle hints and maybe not so subtle hints about going along for the ride. You may or may not be so inclined. Or maybe you're the one wanting to share the freedom of the open road. Whatever the cas...

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8 Reasons Motorcycles Are Better Than Cars

By: AndrewT 07 July, 2014

Many car drivers - mostly those who've never been on a motorcycle - question why anybody would ever trade in four wheels for two. Those who saddle up know full well the many advantages to riding verses driving. The reasons vary too. Whether you ...

Electric Motorcycles - Are They The Future?

By: AndrewT 03 July, 2014

The Harley-Davidson Project LiveWire - Photo: Harley-Davidson.com The future is coming. Or perhaps it's already arrived. Zero. Brammo. Mission. And now Harley-Davidson. 2014 may just be the year when electric motorcycles finally get plugge...

Bikers Reunion Expects 15-mile long, 6,000 Bike Caravan in Canada

By: AndrewT 20 June, 2014

In 1994, Barry Phippen endured a wrench in life no parent should ever have to handle. His six year old daughter was diagnosed with terminal cancer, given a few months to survive and no chance for recovery. "All of those images of children fig...

Ride for the Fallen Looks to Break Rider Record

By: AndrewT 29 April, 2014

The 13th annual Ride for the Fallen held in honor and memory of fallen Texas law enforcement officers has never reached the 500 participant mark, but on Saturday organizers think the 2014 run might just eclipse that number. The ride started in 2...

The 14th Annual Tulip Ride Rolls Out on Sunday

By: AndrewT 22 April, 2014

The 14th annual running of the Tulip Ride on Sunday just outside Seattle, WA looks to be the biggest year yet and with good timing. What started out as a casual ride among Microsoft employees now commands several hundred participants and a fund-...

MotoSport Rider Jake Lewis Takes Third in Daytona 200

By: AndrewT 18 March, 2014

Jake Lewis, the 2013 AMA GoPro Daytona Sportbike Rookie of the Year, kicked off the 2014 AMA Pro Road Racing season with a third place finish in the 73rd annual Daytona 200. Lewis, and rookie teammate Tucker Lancaster, started the weekend strong...

26th Annual Breakfast at Daytona on Friday

By: AndrewT 12 March, 2014

Craig Vetter, the inventor of the motorcycle fairing and Class of 1999 Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee, is the featured guest at this year's 26th annual Breakfast at Daytona. Vetter, who founded the Vetter Fairing Company and designed the Tri...

How to Locate a Motorcycle Group with Which to Ride

By: JC Current 30 December, 2013

Riding a motorcycle with a group can bring experiences which riding alone cannot. Doing so is a sure way to meet and make like-minded friends and maybe more. This is especially true for those who are only now joining the motorcycle riding communit...

Profile: Craig Vetter - Motorcycle Hall of Fame Inductee

By: AndrewT 26 December, 2013

In 1969, Craig Vetter designed what later received credit for bringing the "Cruiser" class of motorcycle into the industry. The Triumph X-75 Hurricane featured swooping glass fiber bodywork, a three-gallon gas tank, lowered gearing and a triple ex...

Toy Runs Take Over the Christmas Season

By: AndrewT 10 December, 2013

Cold might have its grip on the nation but it won't keep thousands of bikers at home as long as there is an opportunity to help underprivileged children this Christmas. You'd be hard-pressed to find a motorcycle ride or rally t...

6000 Expected at 30th Annual Bakersfield Toy Run

By: AndrewT 04 December, 2013

In 1982, a group of motorcycle riding friends from Bakersfield, CA set off one early morning to participate in the Modified Motorcycle Association's toy run in Los Angeles. It was wall to wall motorcycles that day at Griffith Park, so m...

GoPro Mounting Tips & Tricks

By: JC Current 02 December, 2013

GoPro has changed action photography forever with their continually evolving HERO line of digital cameras. They may not have been the first to innovate this market segment, but they are far and away the most successful and most used today. To see ...

And the Ultimate Ride Giveaway Winner Is...

By: AndrewT 22 November, 2013

Chad Bolte of Lincoln, CA. Congratulations Chad! The Ultimate Ride Giveaway contest consisted of a choice between five rides from five different powersports categories. Chad picked the Sportbike category which gave him a 2013 Honda CBR600RR, a $1,...

"Toys For Tots" Rides Rev Up this Weekend

By: AndrewT 21 November, 2013

With the Christmas season already in full swing, motorcycle fund-raising rides switch gears and focus on children who are less fortunate. The United States Marino Corps Reserve's popular "Toys for Tots" is a big charity this time of yea...

Motorcycle Packing List for Long Distance Riding

By: JC Current 19 November, 2013

Whether you ride a bag-equipped cruiser, an all-out adventure bike, or a classic tourer, it is very likely that one day you will take to the road for a long trip. Motorcycles have a way of tempting riders to chase the horizon. If you are smitte...

Emil Kreofsky Teddy Bear Run on Saturday

By: AndrewT 13 November, 2013

Columbia Harley-Davidson of Vancouver, WA hosts the 24th annual Emil Kreofsky Memorial Teddy Bear Run on Saturday to benefit the Clark County Sheriff's Department. Organizers expect between 100 and 150 motorcyclists to participate ...

Blue Knights of Delaware Host 30th Annual Toy Run on Sunday

By: AndrewT 05 November, 2013

The Blue Knights DE 1 host their 30th annual Toy Run on Sunday starting and ending at the Mill Creek Fire Hall, 3900 Kirkwood Highway in Marshalton, DE. Organizers expect between 350 and 450 riders to support this police escorted, rain-or-sh...

Rain gear guide for big and tall motorcycle riders

Big and Tall Motorcycle Rain Gear Buyers Guide

By: JC Current 30 October, 2013

The motorcycle rider must be concerned with many factors before mounting the bike, and among those is the weather, which is perhaps the most important of them all. As a rider operates the bike from an exposed position, everything that Mother Nat...

10 Essentials For Riding A Motorcycle At Night

By: JC Current 29 October, 2013

The night rider faces a different world. The streets are less crowded, the air is cooler, and the silence is almost deafening. In this environment, the motorcycle becomes more than mere vehicle - it is a lifeline, a fellow traveler, an escape po...

Reflective Gear Recommendations for Night Riding

By: JC Current 24 October, 2013

Riding a motorcycle at night can bring about a state of grace not possible during the daylight when the highways and streets of the world are choked with traffic. The open roads, empty corners and relative lack of the four-wheeled guided missile...

Motorcycle Helmet Use Laws in US and Canada

U.S. and Canadian Motorcycle Helmet Use Laws

By: JC Current 22 October, 2013

Motorcycle helmet laws vary significantly from state to state in the United States. They range from the simplest, requiring a helmet at all times, to those which only require lids for riders of a certain age or in specific circumstances. Knowing...

Marc Marquez Looks to Make MotoGP History This Weekend

By: JC Current 17 October, 2013

MotoGP Historic events only come around once in a while. No, the opening of the world's largest Wal-Mart does not count here. The events of which we are speaking are those which set records, they send journalists scrambling, they get special me...

Fund-raising Rides and Rallies Scheduled for This Weekend

By: AndrewT 16 October, 2013

The world of motocross centers around Las Vegas this weekend for the 3rd annual Monster Energy Cup and MotoGP steers towards Australia as Marc Marquez hopes to be the youngest ever MotoGP World Champion at Phillip Island. So, for the rest of us ...

Brittney Ride Memorializes Daughter, Helps St. Jude

By: AndrewT 08 October, 2013

Dayle Mallory-Bell made a promise to her daughter Brittney that she'd be OK. Just two weeks later, Dayle's journey to make good on that promise began. Brittney died on March 3, 2000 less than five months after doctors diagnosed her with an inoper...

Introducing the Honda Grom

By: JC Current 07 October, 2013

What is the Honda Grom? "A street-legal pit bike," is how Honda describes the all-new 2014 Honda Grom. Most in the powersport press agree, and the early returns on this mini-sportbike have all been full of praise. It may be small, slow, and lac...

Tips on rebuilding a motorcycle master cylinder

How to Rebuild a Motorcycle Master Cylinder

By: Elliot Wakefield 04 October, 2013

This motorcycle master cylinder is from a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, we decided to rebuild it at the same time that we rebuilt the front brake calipers. The reason for this was excessive lever travel - the brake lever had almost Â¾" of movement before...

Las Vegas Bike Fest Starts Thursday

By: AndrewT 01 October, 2013

MotoSport employees and those living in the Pacific Northwest with bikes did not participate in our favorite pastime very much this weekend as the remnants of a typhoon on the other side of the Pacific Ocean brought its deluge of rain and wind. T...

Motorcycle Rain Gear - Recommendations & Comparison Guide

By: JC Current 30 September, 2013

Riders wish to avoid it, but rain happens. In some places of the world, it falls for months at a time, and in others, it can be completely unpredictable. The reality is a motorcyclist who rides regularly will get wet, and there is no way to avoi...

19th Annual Northwest Kansas Bike Show This Weekend

By: AndrewT 24 September, 2013

Casey and Linda Quint tried entering their motorcycles into a car show during the Flatlander Fall Festival in Goodlands, Kansas back in the mid-1990s. When they were told there was no class for motorcycles the couple decided to do something about ...

Sportbike and Motorcycle Protective Gear Guide

By: JC Current 20 September, 2013

It is a well known truth that riding a motorcycle is an inherently dangerous activity. The body of the rider is astride the bike and is exposed to all of the elements of nature and man. Riders need protection - This is the reason that so many m...

5000 Riders Expected for 12th Annual 9/11 Memorial Ride

By: AndrewT 09 September, 2013

Four days after the 9/11 attacks in 2001 about 85 motorcycle riders living in Clinton Township, Pennsylvania wanted to send a statement of protest that America won't back down. So, they saddled up and went for a ride. They also coined the phrase...

Profile: Bobby Fong - A MotoSport Sponsored Rider

By: AndrewT 05 September, 2013

MotoSport sponsored rider Bobby Fong is racing well this year in the 2013 Daytona Sportbike series. He's currently in 9th place with seven top 10 finishes in 10 races. He switched bikes early in the season after the team he started with folded bec...

"Ride for Zach" Funds a Young Boy's Dream

By: AndrewT 03 September, 2013

By all accounts, Zachary Tompkins was an 11 year-old vibrant and healthy young boy who loved football. The Hudson, New Hampshire resident loved football so much that he dreamed of building his own football stadium as a home for the team he played ...

Interview with Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists

Profile: Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists

By: AndrewT 29 August, 2013

Club Name: Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists Year Founded: 1979 Number of Members: 300 Home city: Portland, OR Website: Oregonvintage.org Club Email: ovm@efn.org Member dues: $15 - entitles member to free admission and vender space at the Corv...

Profile: Cox Racingroup

By: AndrewT 22 August, 2013

Business Name: Cox Racing Group Year Founded: 1998 Who Founded: Andrew Cox Where Headquartered: Newberg, Oregon Website: Coxracingroup.com 1. You developed first of its kind radiator guards - how do they work? It's an expan...

3rd Annual Boot Ride Kick Starts Sunday in Long Beach, CA

By: AndrewT 19 August, 2013

Fans of America's veterans and the television show Sons of Anarchy have a special opportunity this weekend to ride along with the show's stars while supporting the Boot Campaign, a national non-profit dedicated to helping the men and women of the ...

Profile: RSRacecraft

By: AndrewT 15 August, 2013

Business Name: RSRacecraft Year Founded: 2003 Who Founded: Ronnie and Katy Saner Where Headquartered: Banks, Oregon 1. What does RSRacecraft do in the racing industry? We provide Pro level Racing Program contract services. RSR has alw...

Profile: Stefano Mesa - A MotoSport Sponsored Rider

By: AndrewT 14 August, 2013

Check out MotoSport sponsored rider Stefano Mesa this weekend at the Portland International Raceway. Stefano is in 3rd place in the 2013 AMA SuperSport East standings. Come watch a pro and enjoy some great road racing. Until then, learn a little ...

13th Annual 9/11 Ride Starts on Friday

By: AndrewT 13 August, 2013

What was likely the first organized motorcycle ride to honor those killed on September 11, 2001 occurred just eight weeks after the attacks. The inaugural America's 9/11 Ride was cold and snowy but weather didn't keep 250 motorcyclists from a rall...

Interview with Oregon Motorcycle Road Racing Association (OMRRA)

Profile: Oregon Motorcycle Road Racing Association (OMRRA)

By: AndrewT 08 August, 2013

Club Name: Oregon Motorcycle Road Racing Association (OMRRA) Year Founded: 1972 Who Founded: A group of local enthusiasts pooled their money, rented PIR and started racing Number of Members: Approximately 500 Home city: Portland, Oregon Webs...

AMA Pro Road Racing Hits Miller Motorsports Park

By: Joshua Gray 08 August, 2013

The 2013 GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing Championship took the show to the Utah desert and the beautiful Miller Motorsports Park in Toole over the August 2nd to 4th weekend for round six of the series. The weather was appropriate for the loca...

Inaugural Boston Marathon Motorcycle Ride Sunday

By: AndrewT 05 August, 2013

Fred Georgoulis got involved with the Jimmy Fund, a fund-raising non-profit organization for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Massachusetts, about five years ago after a loved one developed breast cancer. Georgoulis trekked through an annua...

Five Rides Benefit Homes for Our Troops on Sunday

By: AndrewT 30 July, 2013

Ten years ago Kirsten Sands bid farewell to her brother, who was deployed to Iraq, and coincidentally around the same time heard about a non-profit called Homes for Our Troops building the first home for a disabled veteran in Massachusetts. Erg...

Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix - Laguna Seca

By: Joshua Gray 25 July, 2013

Round five of the 2013 GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing Championship was held over the July 19 to 21 weekend at the world-famous Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California. The Red Bull United States Grand Prix hosted the FIM MotoGP Cham...

Rides and Rallies Scheduled This Weekend

By: AndrewT 23 July, 2013

Summer weather illuminates the perfect excuse to saddle up and hit the open road. It's not hard to prod the avid motorcyclist to ride so why not turn a love of bikes into a fund-raising machine? Rides and rallies for various charities and even in...

Buckeye SuperBike Weekend Presented By Dunlop Tire

By: Joshua Gray 17 July, 2013

The 2013 GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing Championship went to its fourth round at the Buckeye SuperBike Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire held at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, over the July 12th through 14th weekend. The M...

Ride for Guide Dogs on Sunday in Connecticut

By: AndrewT 16 July, 2013

"Dawgs" might just be the new moniker for motorcycles after this weekend when bikers take to the streets of Bloomfield, CT to support the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation. Fidelco, New England's only guide dog school, hosts its 3rd annual Ride for In...

The 27th International Women On Wheels Ride-In

By: AndrewT 15 July, 2013

By Cris Baldwin Women On Wheels (WOW) was founded in California in 1982 to unite the growing number of female motorcycling enthusiasts. This past week, WOW celebrated its 27th International Ride-In in Billings, Montana. The Ride-In is the or...

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course History and Timeline

By: AndrewT 11 July, 2013

MotoSport riders look to grab the podium at the 2013 Buckeye Superbike Weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. David Anthony is competing quite well against the factory sponsored riders in the 2013 AMA Pro Go Pro Daytona Sportbike series. H...

Interview with Rolling Thunder Motorcycle group

Profile: Rolling Thunder, Inc.

By: AndrewT 11 July, 2013

Organization Name: Rolling Thunder, Inc. Year Founded: 1987 Who Founded: Artie Muller and Ray Manzo Home city: Neshanic Station, New Jersey Website: RollingThunder1.com Email: rtnj1@att.net Member dues: Annual Dues $30.00 per year/Patc...

Ride for Autism Speaks on Saturday in Milwaukee

By: AndrewT 09 July, 2013

Kickstands are up at noon on Saturday for the inaugural Ride for Autism Speaks in Milwaukee. The scenic 100-mile route through southern Wisconsin is the third in a series of rides organized to fund-raise for the national non-profit Autism Speaks....

Rides to Honor Replica Vietnam Memorial Wall in Elma, WA

By: AndrewT 02 July, 2013

An 80 percent replica of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall arrives in Elma, WA tomorrow along with a motorcycle escort organized by the Washington state chapter of Rolling Thunder, Inc. a non-profit group consisting of both veterans and ...

The 2013 Triumph SuperBike Classic: Race Report

By: Joshua Gray 25 June, 2013

The third round of the 2013 GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing Championship - The Triumph SuperBike Classic presented by America's First Federal Credit Union - took place at the beautiful Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. The locat...

Inaugural Indiana Bike Week Underway

By: AndrewT 25 June, 2013

Indiana Bike Week begins in earnest today at the Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground in southern Indiana, a quick ride north from nearby Nashville, IN. A soft-opening started Monday for early-birders but today is when activities really rev up to s...

Interview with Atlanta Peach State Riders

Profile: Atlanta Peach State Riders

By: AndrewT 20 June, 2013

Club Name: Atlanta Peach State Riders, Chapter of Women On Wheels Year Founded: 1987 Who Founded: Marilyn Vershure and Maria Rodeghiero Number of Members: 60 Home city: Atlanta, Georgia Website: wowatlanta.org Club email: LMitch5085@aol.com...

JoyRide for Children's Cancer Association on Saturday in Portland

By: AndrewT 18 June, 2013

The Children's Cancer Association in Portland, OR hosts its 4th annual JoyRide on Saturday to benefit their Caring Cabin - an actual cabin of respite for families and their children facing cancer or terminal illness. Cliff Ellis, co-founder of ...

Bobby Fong Signs with MotoSport

By: AndrewT 14 June, 2013

You may have noticed SportBike rider Bobby Fong #50 wearing a whole lot of MotoSport.com leathers a few weeks ago at the Subway SuperBike Doubleheader in Elkhart Lake, WI. Fong recently signed a contract to race for MotoSport and we are excited to...

Bell RS-1 Helmet Review

By: AndrewT 12 June, 2013

Roy Richter got his start in the auto industry in 1933 as a pattern maker at Bell Auto Parts in Bell, CA. Auto racing became a passion as did building race cars - his first car put together from used parts in the Bell junkyard. His cars were succe...

Caretakers ME 6th Annual Poker Run on Saturday

By: AndrewT 11 June, 2013

The Caretakers ME (Motorcycle Enthusiasts) Club hosts their 6th annual Poker Run on Saturday in Fern Park, FL. Proceeds benefit local charity organizations targeting children and veterans. Caretakers ME consists of veterans and those eligible to ...

Dainese Presents: The TT Trilogy - Part 1: The Island

By: Joshua Gray 06 June, 2013

This is the first video of the TT Trilogy: a series of timeless documentary films capturing the personal stories that lie behind the iconic TT motorcycle races on the Isle of Man. The films will reveal the lives of the racers, tourists...

Stefano Mesa Joins MotoSport.com/RSRacecraft for SuperSport Competition

By: Joshua Gray 05 June, 2013

After his initial ride fell through after round 1, Stefano Mesa and MotoSport.com/RSRacecraft have joined forces to compete in AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport. AMA Pro Vids' Cristy Lee caught up with Mesa to get a more...

2013 GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing Championship: Road America

By: Joshua Gray 05 June, 2013

The second round of the 2013 GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing Championship was held at the historic Road America circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, over the June 1 - 3 weekend. It was the Subway SuperBike Doubleheader and, as the name states,...

Jeryka's Run on Saturday in DeSoto, Kansas

By: AndrewT 05 June, 2013

Marlene Lobner and her husband ride Harley-Davidsons and over the years both got involved with various poker runs and rallies to help out causes and friends in need of financial help. In January, it was her turn to organize a run but for very per...

20th Annual Miracle Ride on Sunday

By: AndrewT 28 May, 2013

On Sunday between 4,000 and 6,000 motorcycles will flood the streets of Indianapolis, IN for the 20th anniversary of the Miracle Ride, a fund-raising benefit for Riley Hospital for Children Riders get the unique opportunity to tour around the Ind...

MotoSport Partners with RSRacecraft for AMA Pro Racing

By: AndrewT 24 May, 2013

MotoSport is excited to announce a new partnership with RSRacecraft out of Banks, OR for the remainder of the AMA Pro Racing season. The new MotoSport.com/EBR team brings aboard Stefano Mesa, a talented young man who earlier this season raced with...

Alpinestars GP Plus Leather Jacket Review

By: AndrewT 22 May, 2013

Alpinestars' roots in motorcycling reaches back to the 1965 when the company, founded by Sante Mazzarolo in Asolo, Italy in 1963, introduced its first motorcycle boot. In the 1970s, Alpinestars marketed protective boots featuring toe sliders and e...

Memorial Day Rally May 27 in Phoenix

By: AndrewT 21 May, 2013

One of the largest Memorial Day events in the country is held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. It starts at 8 a.m. Monday and hundreds of people honor those who sacrificed for the good of the nation. But before any of the...

North West 200 Saturday on BBC

By: AndrewT 16 May, 2013

One of the fastest races in the world takes over Northern Ireland on Saturday as the North West 200 roars through the towns of Portstewart, Colerain and Portrush. Known as the Triangle, the public streets through those towns will be closed for the...

Icon Airmada Helmet Review

By: AndrewT 15 May, 2013

Many motorcycle helmet companies stake their claim on delivering high end goods at a fraction of the price. In the case of the new Icon Airmada helmet it may very well be the case. The Airmada is the latest result of Icon's innovation and technol...

Armed Forces Day Rides Aplenty This Weekend

By: AndrewT 14 May, 2013

On May 18, the United States celebrates the 63rd annual Armed Forces Day. Motorcycle rides and rallies to honor our men and women in the military take place all over the country. Armed Forces Day replaced the separate Army, Navy and Air Force Day...

Profile: Riders for the Cure

By: AndrewT 09 May, 2013

Club Name: Riders for the Cure Year Founded: 2006 Who Founded: Dr. Samuel Hassenbusch and Patrick Browning Number of Members: 150 Home city: Houston, Texas Website: Riders for the Cure.org Member dues: N/A What was Riders for the Cure M...

Ride for NorthCare Hospice May 11

By: AndrewT 07 May, 2013

Five years ago, NorthCare Hospice, based near Kansas City, MO, announced plans to build a hospice house to better serve those with end-stage illness. The non-profit solicited fund-raising ideas and a massage therapist working for the company broug...

2013 Grand Prix Of The Americas Photo Gallery

By: Joshua Gray 30 April, 2013

MotoGP went to the newly-built facility in Austin, Texas, for the first time this past April for the second round of the 2013 MotoGP Season. The 3.427-mile track was officially opened on October 21, 2012, and F1 raced there less than a month...

Ride for the Fallen May 4

By: AndrewT 30 April, 2013

Thirty-nine Texas peace officers receive an honor on Saturday that no one from any state who puts on the badge and abides by an oath to protect and serve would ever want. Their names etched on a big, black gleaming wall erected on the State Cap...

13th Annual Tulip Ride Saturday April 27

By: AndrewT 24 April, 2013

In 2001, about a dozen motorcycle enthusiasts working at Microsoft decided they needed a break from the intensity of developing their company's latest innovation - Xbox. The Seattle-area riders played hooky one Friday and rode 90 miles north to th...

2013 MotoGP Championship Series Interactive Timeline

By: Joshua Gray 04 April, 2013

Check out our interactive timeline for the 2013 MotoGP Championship series! Long-time fans and those new to the sport will love the details, "did-you-know" race facts and track specs. We also include the winner of each race in 2012. Scroll thr...

2013 AMA Pro Road Racing: Daytona 200

By: AndrewT 17 March, 2013

2013 AMA ProGoPro Daytona SportBike Daytona 200 Recap Congratulations to Bobby Fong who fought tough in the 72nd Running of the Daytona 200 and placed third - his best ever finish at Daytona. Fong, his first race with the RMR/Triple Crown team, r...

Barber Motorsports Track Walk With Josh Hayes

By: Joshua Gray 25 February, 2013

To gear up and get ready for the racing to start on the pavement in a couple weeks, we tracked down this video of Josh Hayes doing a track walk with some lucky fans at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama. Pretty cool to hear from the racer...

Motosport Signs Daytona Anderson For AMA Pro Road Race Series

By: Joshua Gray 23 January, 2013

January 23, 2013 - (Motor Sports Newswire) - Triple Crown RMR announced today that Daytona Anderson will ride a MotoSport.com Yamaha R6 for the upcoming 2013 season. Daytona will campaign the entire season in the AMA SuperSport series. "I'm s...

The Privateer Files - David & Matt Sadowski - AMA Pro Racing

By: Joshua Gray 11 January, 2013

Brice Cooper from The Privateer Files talks with the Sadowski brothers, David and Matt, during their GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing weekend at Infineon Raceway.

Dunlop and AMA Pro Road Racing

By: Joshua Gray 11 January, 2013

Very cool video on Dunlop's relationship with the AMA Pro Road Racing Series and what it takes to take care of the riders and teams who are using their tires.

Dunlop AMA 2012 Pro Road Racing Champions

By: Joshua Gray 27 December, 2012

Some highlights from the 2012 AMA Pro Road Racing Series from Dunlop Tires

Dustin Dominguez AMA Pro Road Racing 2012

By: Joshua Gray 27 December, 2012

Dustin Dominguez crashes with GoPro on board at Road America during the AMA Pro Road Racing 2012 season.

Zero Gravity Windscreen Installation Yamaha R1

By: Joshua Gray 27 December, 2012

Shane McCoy from Graves Motorsports installs a Zero Gravity windscreen on his Yamaha R1. These wind screens improve clarity, wind protection and look great! The install is quick and they are very affordable. Shane McCoy here. We're...

Inside the FMF Factory with Motocross Action

By: Joshua Gray 26 December, 2012

Here's a personal look inside the FMF Factory where all the production for FMF exhaust is done in house.

Graves Motorsports Yamaha R6 Slip On Installation

By: Joshua Gray 26 December, 2012

Graves Motorsports - Shane McCoy installs a Graves Slip-on carbon fiber exhaust system and exup eliminator setup on a 2012 Yamaha R6. Installation was done at the 2012 Yamaha / Graves Deals Gap Convention. Hi, I'm Shane McCoy with...

Shoei Helmet Care and Tech Tips

By: Joshua Gray 26 December, 2012

The Shoei Neotec leads the modular helmet market by combining advanced technology and versatility with Shoei's industry-leading quality. To help you get the most out of your new investment, watch this Tech Tip video to become better acquai...

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