A Very Motorbike Thanksgiving

After all the eating (and eating…and eating…) is done, my bike’s getting most of its 12K mile service done by my fabulous husband. And it’s getting some extras! Stainless steel crashbars from Touratech and a shiny new Magura hydraulic clutch! I’ve been wanting to do the hydraulic clutch conversion for a long while, but since […]

First Impressions: The Cardo/JBL PackTalk System Partnership

Helmet audio systems are sometimes a little controversial. Some folks dig riding while listening to their favorite tunes, podcasts, or audio books. Some folks want to be able to chat with their pillion or with others in their riding group. And others want nothing between the sound of the wind, the engine, and their thoughts. […]

First Impressions: Davida Koura full-face helmet and Speedster v.3 three quarter helmet

Way back before I ever learned how to ride, I had a bit of a fascination with the cafe racer movement in 1960s England. The cool Triumphs, the Ace Cafe, the greasy jackets and white scarves, and of course the iconic Davida helmet. So of course, when I learned how to ride I took a […]