Right out of the crate, I started to make my 2004 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail fit me. I had it lowered and installed a LePera Silhouette solo seat so my feet would be planted firmly on the ground when maneuvering parking lots.
Your Motorcycles: My Custom Sparkling Violet Springer Softail
MaryAnn Duffey didnt want to leave her dogs at home when she went for a motorcycle ride so she found the perfect set up so her two pooch passengers could ride with her.
Your Motorcycles: MaryAnn Duffeys Doggie Sidecar
From dropping your motorcycle, to spilling gas on the tank, to hearing crash stories from non-riders, weve put together a fun list of 10 things that are bound to happen when you first start riding a motorcycle.
10 Things to Expect When Starting to Ride a Motorcycle
Women make the majority of household purchasing decisions. That’s a fact widely understood among savvy marketing and advertising agencies including the marketing specialists at the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. At this year’s Bike Week, slated for March 6 to 15, organizers are reinforcing that notion with an advertising campaign that includes messaging for women riders.
Daytona Bike Weeks Big Marketing Push to Attract Women
We were excited when we met Kelly Motherwell of Motherwell Products because his company manufacturers luggage racks for motorcycles with solo seats. These luggage racks mount on the rear fender behind the solo rider seat. And many readers of Women Riders Now ride without a passenger and have a solo seat attached to their bike.
Solo Seat Luggage Racks and Detachable Racks for Motorcycles
I cant tell you how many pairs of sunglasses Ive gone through in my 25 years of motorcycle riding. Point is, I dont like to spend too much money on a pair of riding glasses because they get a lot of abuse on the road. Pacific Coast Sunglasses has an extensive collection of sunglasses for women and men motorcycle riders, so I encourage all riders to check out the different styles. Prices average just $20!
Motorcycle Sunglasses for Women and Men
Biker Chic Boutique is an online store that brings unique and innovative apparel and accessories designed for women motorcycle riders, passengers, as well as those dreaming of living the motorcycle lifestyle.
Unique Motorcycle Purses, Helmets, Gloves, and Jewelry
Adjustable brake and clutch levers are standard fare on most sport touring motorcycles, sportbikes, and some metric cruisers. But on Harley-Davidson models as well as the new Indian motorcycles, the levers from the factory are not adjustable, so riders with smaller hands struggle to reach the levers.
Video Review: Adjustable Brake and Clutch Levers for Small and Big Hands
Heres the ultimate gift for those who are passionate about motorcycles, a heart-shaped necklace that actually moves with gears. The Gear Necklace from Kinekt Design is lightweight and comfortable to wear. Theres also a Gear Ring with gears that actually move! Both make a great gift for him and her!
Heart Shaped Gear Necklace and Gear Ring
My heart was moved to write about hope this past week when I was faced over and over with the difficult circumstances of family and friends dealing with tough stuff.
Genevieves Everyday Miracles: The Miracle of Hope