Monday, March 25, 2013

Steel Toe Bike Boots Add Safety

Thinking about safety gear is often the last thing a rider considers when he/she buys a new bike or picks out a set of boots. Sure, it depends on the kind of bike you ride. If you ride a sport bike, you probably have a body suit with plate inserts and a full face helmet. On the other hand, if you ride a cruiser, you`re more likely to buy a short sleeve cut-off shirt, a beany helmet, and some Converse-All-stars shoes and hit the road with no real concern for road rash. Many riders fall somewhere in between the two above examples. They care about safety, but they also like comfort and style.

Saturday, March 9, 2013

The Essential Steps In Motorcycle Battery Maintenance

Wet Motorcycle BatteryIf this hasn't happened to you yet, your either lucky or up on your motorcycle battery maintenance. Most riders are great about washing their bikes, keeping the oil and other fluids changed, and even checking the air in their tires for proper wear -- but what about batteries? 

They are usually forgotten. So, what is good battery maintenance? What kinds of motorcycle batteries are there? Should I use a motorcycle battery tender? These are all great questions, let`s take a look at some the answers.