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The recent spike in gas prices has created a surge in motorcycle sales throughout the U.S. Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time rider, you want your bike to stand out from the rest. One way you can personalize your motorcycle is by adding extended saddlebags. Here is a guide to help you find the right saddlebags for your ride. Safety The most important thing you need to know before buying a saddlebag is if your bike will be able to keep you and the bag safe while traveling. Three factors to look for is whether you can securely mount the...

The proliferation of LED lighting has revolutionized modern life in many ways. Because LEDs draw little energy, are compact and size efficient, and offer years of dependable service before requiring replacement, LEDs have infiltrated almost every lighting application imaginable. The world of motorcycle lighting is no different, as LED lighting for bikes has taken the motorcycling world by storm in the last decade. On a motorcycle, lighting is considered critical equipment because it allows the rider to see the road and others on the road to see the rider. In that regard, LED lights for motorcycles are the perfect solution...

History of License Plates License plates are one of the things you need on your motor vehicle to establish ownership and legal operation. These unique combinations of letters and numbers now come in many forms, including personalized vanity plates; state mottos; and different designs to choose from representing causes, landmarks, and more. The first license plates were invented in in New York state in 1901, when the governor signed a bill requiring automobile owners to register their vehicles with the state and visibly display their initials on the vehicle. Back then, there were no rules regarding color, font, or even...

On long distance rides, the factory placement of the gear shifter and brake pedal on your motorcycle may not make for the most comfortable of circumstances. Traditionally, those all-important controls are positioned directly beneath the rider’s seat near the foot pegs. While that’s convenient for riding around town when you may have to change your position often and maintain an upright position, the placement and resulting posture can become exhausting on long highway hauls. To deal with that fact of motorcycling life, many manufacturers of aftermarket accessories offer motorcycle forward controls that allow riders to hold a more comfortable posture...

If you have a motorcycle, then you should consider yourself lucky. After all, you have a pretty cool way of getting around, and you can hit the open road and feel the breeze blowing all around you on a beautiful day. That being said, owning a motorcycle is mostly fun, but there is some maintenance involved that you need to stay on top of. This most certainly includes your motorcycle air cleaner. You should get in the habit of using a motorcycle machine air cleaner regularly to make sure your beloved bike runs smoothly for years to come. Here are...