Summer is finally here, and we’ve got some great new motorcycling-themed books that will entertain, inspire, and keep you company during downtimes on your motorcycle trips.
Summer Reading! New Books to Take on Your Rides
Heres a fun book that provides a rare peek into the history of women and motorcycling. Nancy and Betty Debenham, two spunky British sisters with a love of motorcycles, wrote “Motor-Cycling for Women” in 1928, a time when women rarely wore pants, let alone rode around on two wheels.
Book Review: A Rare Piece of Women and Motorcycling History
Looking for a good read to throw in your saddlebag this summer? “Silence and Thunder” is a new book that we think will appeal to many motorcyclists (and anyone who enjoys an inspiring and heart-rending story).
Autism the Subject of New Motorcycling-Themed Novel
Why am I smiling while holding a set of pliers? Because every once in a while, I get pretty excited about a new gadget I receive to review. The latest is this cool set of pliers cleverly called VamPLIERS. I don’t know how I lived without them!
PRODUCT REVIEW: Pliers Youve Just Gotta Have!
Anyone whos spent more than a few hours in the saddle knows that a comfortable and well-fitted seat is one of the most important aspects of a motorcycle, especially those used for touring. These new seats from Saddlemen and Mustang address two of the most common problems associated with stock seats—comfort and proximity to the ground.
New Seats for Harley-Davidsons and Honda Gold Wings
Unlike the sportbike crowd, most cruiser riders—me included—have not embraced the idea of wearing earplugs while riding their motorcycles. This may have something to do with cruiser riders believing that they’re “tougher” than sportbike riders, but I’m not really sure.
Product Review: Custom Earplugs for Motorcycle Riding
When I started riding 23 years ago, I didn’t want to put a windshield on my Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider. Why? I didn’t want to “block” the view or make my cool motorcycle “uncool.” I did, however, need the benefits that come with shielding the wind from my face on long days in the saddle. So I sucked it up and installed a windshield that rose up completely in front of my face. I never took it off from that day on.
Product Review: The Best Windshield Ever for Metrics Harleys
Attention, sportbike riders and sport tourers looking to boost performance on the street and track. The replacement handlebars from HeliBars add comfort, race-ready looks, and razor-sharp handling to sportbikes—and a pair can be yours for free with the latest Women Riders Now (WRN) giveaway.
Women Riders Now Giveaway: Win a Free Set of HeliBars!
What a nifty invention! These no-pedal balance bikes from Strider help toddlers get acclimated to two wheels just as soon as they can walk. Can you say “future motorcyclist”?
Many riders like to display GPS devices, cell phones, or MP3 players on their bike’s fairing or windshield while riding. There are lots of products on the market for attaching those devices, but not all of them will protect your expensive electronics from rain, flying rocks, and other hazards on the road.
New Windshield Bag Protects Your Electronic Devices (and It’s Touch-Screen Friendly!)