Motorcycle Reviews

Of all my toys, motorcycles are probably my favorite. Yes, my family thinks I'm crazy, but they don't get the thrill. But, I do. What other toy can provide either an endless adrenaline rush, or peace and relaxation, depending on how you use it. Check out my reviews to learn about some of the latest, greatest, two wheel toys.

Folding Mirror for KTM 450EXC

KTM or Acerbis Folding mirror for KTM 450EXC

My 2011 KTM 450EXC came with a pair of very nice mirrors. So nice, I didn't want them to break off when off road riding. I took them off and replaced them with Acerbis folding mirrors. As can be seen from the picture on the right, the mirror mounts to the handlebars with a ball joint mounted within … [Read more...]

Finding Scenic Motorcycle Routes

In part 1 of this article, I discussed how to plan a motorcycle route across the United States and Canada. In this segment, I'll discuss some books on scenic motorcycle routes that  I used in planning my scenic routes. There were three books I used the most for my route planning. The Reader's … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Trip Route Planning

Motorcycle trip and route planning

Almost a year ago, I decided to ride my motorcycle across the United States and Canada. I had a few destinations in mind, to visit family and friends. But, for most of the route, I didn't have a clue. So, about 4 months ago I started researching how to plan a motorcycle trip. If you haven't read my … [Read more...]

Long Distance Motorcycle Riding

Motorcycle Long Distance Riding Tips and Techniques

If you are planning a long distance motorcycle ride, here are some good books that I used in preparing for my trip across the United States and Canada. The first book I read was The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel: Tips, Technology, Advanced Techniques by Dale Coyner. It is a good … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Road Trip 2011

Motorcycle Road Trip

This is the next update on my motorcycle road trip through the USA and Canada. A little over two weeks before my summer adventure begins. I finally finished planning out the route. I'm sure it will change once I start riding, but I'm through fiddling with it for now. The tentative route is 10,695 … [Read more...]