Introduction In January 2024 I wrote an article about Daneen outlining how she created a custom tribute helmet to honor...
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Mark has a lifelong motorcycle history. Growing up in Southern California he raced motocross at Saddleback Park and Carlsbad as well as the Barstow to Vegas desert race twice. After raising two kids he decided to take up road racing on a RC51 and is no stranger to track crashes. A helicopter ride to the Enloe Trauma center after high siding at 140 MPH convinced him that he’d never contend in MotoGP. So he focused his efforts on teaching track skills for Keigwin’s At The Track and was one of their original instructors. He is an early adopter and EV enthusiast.
Review Summary With an MSRP of $779.95, the DAir Street Smart Jacket (DA) can be worn over or under street...
For the past 25 years, I have worn custom-painted helmets. I didn’t seem to like OEM paint jobs, even the ones with graphics. Mike Taylor Designs painted all of my first four in Redwood City. Mike was a talented and creative painter. This is the first one he painted for...
Review Summary The Alpinestars TechAir 5 retails for $790 USD. It offers an excellent amount of protection in the shoulders,...
Review Summary With an MSRP of $600, the TechAir 3 (TA3) can be worn over or under street gear and...
Review Summary Having the ability to communicate with a single rider or group of riders from the trackside or during a trip is invaluable. The CPE provides a communication tool not previously available to Packtalk Edge users. At $149.95, it’s not an inexpensive tool, but one that provides great value...
Review Summary The FOBO Bike 2 Smart TPMS allows riders to monitor tire pressure in both real-time and before each...
It’s so unfortunate that I’ve developed an attitude that people or corporations will do as little as possible to satisfy...
Modular helmets are lids that you either love or hate, feel you are too young to wear, or are too cool for school (even the best modular helmets seem to have this stigma).. I felt the same in my twenties, simply because they didn’t exist back then. As my second...
Review Summary Expanding (!) on their airbag vests, Helite has partnered with Mo’Cycle to develop an industry-first airbag pant Like...
Review Summary The removable backpack is smartly designed and gives riders many options for carrying gear or snacks. The airbag...
This article is not a review of motorcycle gear. It contains only two motorcycle pictures. It’s not about what some may consider a motorcycle story, yet for me, it has EVERYTHING to do with how motorcycles bind us. It embodies the quote I’ve followed for most of my adult life,...
Editor’s note: This review is unique in that it provides an in-depth and exhaustive look at the ‘22 Multistrada V4S...
Review Summary The long-awaited non-tethered version of the successful Helite Turtle 2 is now available in the electronic version. User...
There are not many things in this world that people routinely overlook, take for granted, assign little or no value to, and seldom consider – until it’s no longer available or broken. As an example, if we all think back to early 2020 when ‘those people’ hoarded toilet paper at...
“Just think how happy you would be if you lost everything you have right now, and then got it back...
Before I tell my gas story, I want to clarify that this article is not about my flatulence. My entire...
The Fuel Dust Devil Boots: Tough, Sturdy, & Striking I ride a dual sport motorcycle—a Zero DSR—and have been very happy with my current boots, the SIDI Adventure 2 Gore-Tex Mid Boots. During a recent off-road visit, I hit my shin just above where the mid-rise boots cover my leg....
Introduction The Knox Handroid Pods Mark IV is not the first product I’ve purchased from Knox. I own their Men’s...
Introduction to the Icon Field Armor Compression Shirt I purchased this piece of hot-weather riding gear to wear on those...
Who Is John Doe—Jane’s Brother? I was made aware of John Doe motorcycle gear by a British friend who swears by the brand. He had tried on my KLIM Marrakesh pants and KLIM Marrakesh jacket, comparing those items’ quality and comfort to John Doe’s brand. To date, those two KLIM...
Introduction to “The Decathlete”: The Alpinestars Halo Drystar Jacket When I was young and started watching the Olympic Games, the...
About KLIM KLIM is well-known amongst motorcyclists for being a technical apparel brand that strives for quality and high performance...
About KLIM KLIM is well-known amongst motorcyclists for being a technical apparel brand that strives for quality and high-performance in all their products. Sourcing their raw materials from around the world, they rely on a few highly specialized locations around the world for their specialized manufacturing. KLIM takes great care...
The Closest Thing to Action Spy Gear This review is for the most current analog Helite 2 Air Vest for...
Like many including myself when I first began riding, I had no issues spending money on a jacket. Back in...
Ugh, jackets. I have searched long and hard for a 12 step program for jackets. Bags too. The problem with both is they are legal to purchase, carry and wear be it in public or in the privacy of my own home. One of the only reasons I’m happy with...
For me, motorcycle gloves are almost as important as my helmet. In 2001, I was looking at a pair of...
Introduction I’m the guy who can often be found eating dessert before the meal or breakfast at dinner time. So...
Table of Contents Introduction I wanted to state my primary reason for writing this article. As much as I searched, I could find little to nothing about the actual ownership of CAKE bikes. Sure, there are tons of videos produced by CAKE or created by those who have done demo...
Unlike some owners, I don’t use my bike for commuting to and from work. Many owners do. Nope mine is...