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Did you know? Most manufacturers recommend replacing your helmet every 5 years, whether it bounces off the pavement or not! (And if it does ever bounce on the road, it should automatically be traded in.) Shell Construction A helmet’s shell is generally made from either a molded polycarbonate plastic or a fiber composite that can […]

Textile bike clothing has become highly advanced in terms of abrasion resistance, weather protection and cooling properties in the past 10 or so years. Though most of it’s constructed from polyester, it’s not the same poly that made up that mondo-collared button-down shirt you grooved with at the Pineapple Hut in 1979. Textiles abound; some

If you are fortunate enough to live in an area where well-stocked motorcycle shops abound, it’s likely possible to get same-day service on tire mounting and balancing. For the rest of us, purchasing new tires often requires leaving a bike at a shop for a few days. As often as I go through tires, this

Perhaps no corners strike greater fear in the hearts of motorcyclists than decreasing radius corners. However, the corners themselves aren’t really the cause for the concern. It’s the surprise of entering an unfamiliar corner, setting your speed and your line, only to suddenly have the rules change midway. Remember that, despite the surprise, if your

One of the hallmarks of proficient motorcyclists is the smoothness withwhich they apply the controls. Downshifting and braking are two of the skills that require the most finesse. Get ham-fisted with either, and you will display (and anyone riding with you will see) the telltale bobbing of an unsettled chassis – or worse, crash. This