Road Thoughts

Road Thoughts

No catchy title on some random post-ride musings from the road. Geezer Glide Confidence Is it confidence or a lack of self-awareness that enables a boomer on a Street Glide, sporting no riding gear but a t-shirt from their local Harley dealership, cargo shorts, and white sneakers to blast Bro…
The 10 Greatest Motorcycles in History

The 10 Greatest Motorcycles in History

Whether by luck, timing, or by signaling a watershed moment for the industry through a feat of engineering, some motorcycles are just destined for historical greatness. These are the motorcycles that are either significant to the industry, had an impact in pop culture, or are put on a pedestal because…
Review: Viking Mini Street/Sportbike Saddlebags

Review: Viking Mini Street/Sportbike Saddlebags

Viking Bags contacted me to give me the opportunity to put some of their bags to the test. So, I strapped them onto my Z900RS, and took 'em for a spin. Let me start with this: saddlebags are a tough sell for me. I've been universally unimpressed by so-called "universal…
Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Ruroc Helmet

Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Ruroc Helmet

Ruroc has recently whipped themselves into a frenzy doing damage control trying to prove that their helmets...well...don't suck. Look, I don't own a Ruroc helmet, so I can't actually comment first hand on their helmets. Nor do I plan on ever owning one, because I think they suck. I mean,…