Ever stop to wonder where the heck Bell motorcycle helmets went? After all for years it seemed like the Bell logo was everywhere you looked and it seemed a Bell helmet could be found hanging on every motorcycle.
During it’s time Bell was the equivalent of a Shoei or Suomy helmet. Just like today you own a Shoei if you are serious, then you owned a Bell. Read the rest of this entry »
Motorbike Leather Jacket and Bomber Leather Jackets are types of leather jackets available in the market. The name motorbike leather jacket is itself suggestive that this type of leather jacket is mainly used by motorcyclists. Bomber leather jackets were named after the American air force pilots worn leather jackets while flying aircrafts during Ist World War. These Bomber leather jackets are also known as flight jackets. Read the rest of this entry »
Have 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. Read the rest of this entry »
Motorcycle luggage is different from the conventional luggage that is carried on trains, flights, and buses. Different types of luggage are available for carrying on a motorcycle. Some are designed especially for this type of vehicle.
A tank bag is designed especially for the motorcycle. The tank bag, as the name indicates, can be placed on the fuel tank of the motorcycle. Many models of tank bags are available in the market, including tank bags that are expandable. Some of the tank bags have map holders that allow you to place a map on a transparent pouch that faces the top. This allows you to read the map while you drive your motorcycle, without taking the map out of the tank bag. Accessories for tank bags include special straps, slip not tubes, and rain covers. Read the rest of this entry »
Trying to decide which motorcycle helmet is right for you? Our motorcycle helmet review will help you make the right choice.
If you want to start a heated discussion among motorcycle riders, start talking about helmet laws. There aren’t many topics that will stir up more passion than whether or not motorcycle riders have the right to ride without a helmet. It’s hard to disagree with the fact that motorcycle helmets help prevent serious head injuries. Read the rest of this entry »
Motorcycle riding can also be used as a sport vehicle. If this is the case, one has to choose a specialized kind of bike. For motocross competition, it requires a bit of money and time in preparation for the event. In considering the preparation for the contest, a motocross enthusiast must have proper motorcycle riding apparel, which should include motorcycle boots, a good helmet, mesh safety jackets, padded pants and accessories, like goggles and hearing protection. These must haves should be well chosen and deliberately bought with quality in mind for optimum protection. Read the rest of this entry »
Chaps are important lower body protection for the body. Just like other things, it has its own history on how it came to evolve on its varieties today. Of course, it has different uses but all of their forms are similar. They also have the same purposes and that is to give additional warmth and additional body covering. Read the rest of this entry »
Buying a Motorcycle helmet, at most times isn’t such a big deal for bikers. Normally, a biker is likely to pick up an inexpensive, yet quite utilitarian motorcycle helmet from a store. He is likely to choose one that looks good and stylish too. In other cases, they may not buy the helmets themselves and ask their friends, relatives and companions to do the same. Read the rest of this entry »
As it is seen so often, motorcycles fall into accidents quite often because they are basically unstable vehicles. So when you ride a motorcycle make sure that you have enough protective gear.
However with all updated technology and engineering, protective gears are available that will ensure that you have a smooth sail while on a motorcycle. A motorcycle ride is now much less dangerous.
In most countries it is a legal offence to be traveling without protective gear. It is for your own protection so wear them while motorcycling. The gear comprises of helmets, jackets, pants, gloves and boots. So, more or less every inch of your body will be protected in case of minor accidents. Read the rest of this entry »
Nothing turns some women on more than a man who emanates that “bad boy” aura. Being a bad boy is all about attitude, but it’s also important that you look the part! No self respecting bad boy drives a 1992 Honda Accord, he rides a motorcycle. It’s not one of those little dirt bikes or an enormous BMW motorcycle with 20 different compartments and a cooler. The bad boy drives a real motorcycle, whether it’s a classic design or something with a bit more contemporary style; it has to look sleek. It’s also important for your apparel to match your attitude, this means wearing motorcycle jackets, jeans, plain t-shirts, and some stylish sunglasses.
With this bad boy look, you’re sure to attract all the ladies wherever you go. And rest assured, you’re going to need a second motorcycle helmet; so make sure you look into that as well!