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December 11, 2008

travel-bag-2337.jpgMore often than not, ordinary people may think that all that there is to biking is the motorcyclist, the motorcycle and the open road on which he will pass. However, a motorcyclist also has personal items and some other accessories that he needs to bring along with him every so often. The list can include an extra t-shirt, cellphones, another pair of pants, extra shoes to replace motorcycle boots, as well as a rain suit when it comes to taking an extended two-week trip or just for carrying that extra something on the way to work. Read the rest of this entry »


December 10, 2008

x600-trave-bag-2.jpgAny person looking to travel on two wheels should consider the ultimate in motorcycle luggage: saddlebags. Unfortunately, most folks buy saddlebags that aren’t in line with their lifestyle; they might be too large, too small, not secure enough, too secure, etc. Here are my recommendations on what to consider before you buy motorcycle saddlebags: Read the rest of this entry »


November 22, 2008

x520-saddlebag-1.jpgHere are some options when choosing between different motorcycle Saddlebags:

1. Hard-Mount or Toss-Over The two primary types of motorcycle saddlebags are Hard-Mount saddlebags, and Toss-Over saddlebags. Hard-Mount saddlebags tend to be sturdier and better suited for heavier luggage. For instance, if you tend to take lengthy road trips, then you should probably consider Hard-Mount saddlebags, for those aforementioned reasons. Manufacturers introduced this type of saddlebags after the Toss-Over saddlebags. Read the rest of this entry »


November 8, 2008

x500-bag.jpgHave you added the beauty of a leather bag to your motorcycle yet? When we talk about motorcycle accessories, the discussion cannot be complete without talking about motorcycle leather bags. The most professional riders specifically mention the importance of high quality of motorcycle leather bags to carry on long journeys. According to experts, one must buy great quality motorcycle leather bags to experience the joy of long drives on their motorcycles, while riding at high speeds.

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