David Uhls Latest Release
“Ruth” by David Uhl. Celebrated licensed Harley-Davidson fine artist, David Uhl, has just released the latest painting in his “Women of Harley” series this one entitled Ruth. Its been almost two years since his last […]
Sturgis Museum Raffle Tickets Now Available
Tickets are now available for The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fames 2006 raffle. The annual raffle is a major push each year to gather substantial funding for the Museum, which opened in 2001. Raffle
Sturgis Museum Raffle Tickets Now Available
The Ultimate Motorcycle Vacation Part 1
They took seven-and-a-half months to tour the country logging more than 28,000 miles, yet this couple still lived their lives, paid bills, and maintained a Web site of their travels. Find out how they did it and how, you too, can take an extended trip without dropping out of society.
The Ultimate Motorcycle Vacation Part 1
How High-Tech Clothing Improves Your Ride
The secret is out! Motorcyclists are discovering a secret that for the last decade was shared only by outdoor enthusiasts. Its the secret of high-tech clothing clothing made of technologically advanced fabric.
How High-Tech Clothing Improves Your Ride
The Ultimate Motorcycle Vacation Part 2
Ann reiterated that the best part of their journey was the unknown of each day. “What are we going to see today? Whos out there? Who are we going to meet?” When they left in May the weather was warming up, so they stayed in campgrounds half the time and moteled it or stayed with friends the other half. Progressing north and east, less time was spent in tents.
The Ultimate Motorcycle Vacation Part 2
The Money Side of Owning A Motorcycle
Up-front CostsMotorcycle paymentsInsurance paymentsGarage/storage fees (if any)Routine maintenance expensesAftermarket accessories (saddlebags, windshield, lower seat, etc.)Initial Riding Gear ExpensesHelmetLeather or textile jacketChaps, leather pants or textile pantsBootsGlovesRiding sunglassesRain gear
The Money Side of Owning A Motorcycle
Advanced Rider Training Classes
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) offers advanced rider training called the Experienced RiderCourse. This class can be taken with your own motorcycle and with your own DOT-approved helmet. The class teaches advanced riding skills to those who feel comfortable on the road and comfortable with their motorcycle.
Advanced Rider Training Classes
The Value of a Riding Mentor
Having a patient and compassionate experienced rider by your side during the early stages of your motorcycle riding life is invaluable. Many mistakes can be avoided by having someone, a mentor, nearby to help advise you otherwise. A riding mentor can steer you to the right way of doing something the first time and moving through the learning process that much faster.
Advice from Others
Dont Give Up If You Fail the MSF ClassThe month of March marks my one-year annivesary with my own motorcycle. I used my tax refund to buy a 1992 Honda 750 Nighthawk. True, its only
Testimonials
Motorcycling is Life ChangingMy first bike was a red Honda Shadow VLX that I bought new in May 2002 after getting my motorcycle license. From that day on my life changed. I changed. Until I