Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Ruroc Helmet
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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,…
Six Cool Tips for Riding in Hot Weather
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Six Cool Tips for Riding in Hot Weather

When the weather starts to heat up, the dangers of dehydration, sunburns, and heat exhaustion start to become very real for motorcyclists. At the worst end of the spectrum is full-blown heat stroke, which can be fatal, and requires immediate medical intervention, so let's cultivate some strategies to prevent ending…
2021 Kawasaki Motorcycles Demo Ride Impressions
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2021 Kawasaki Motorcycles Demo Ride Impressions

I headed out to the Kawasaki Good Times Demo Tour at Plano Kawasaki the other day, and took several of the 2021 models for a spin. Each demo ride was an unhurried, 20 minute escorted group ride through the city. There weren't any opportunities to get carried away, test the…
Loop Earplugs Review
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Loop Earplugs Review

When it came to hearing protection, my attitude used to be a resounding "meh, whatever." It's not that I wasn't concerned about hearing loss (although it's likely that attending dozens of heavy metal concerts over the last 20+ years has probably left me totally screwed in that regard anyway), but…
How to Replace a Motorcycle Chain and Sprockets
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How to Replace a Motorcycle Chain and Sprockets

Difficulty: 6/10 Time Needed: 2-4 hours Cost: $$ Surprisingly, replacing your motorcycle chain and sprocket can be done in one easy step with this simple hack: take it to the dealership and have them do it. *record scratch* Wait, what? Nope. That's not how we roll around here (for most…
2018 Indian Scout Bobber Review
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2018 Indian Scout Bobber Review

Before I ever put the 2018 Scout through its paces I was able to give its stripped-down cousin, the Bobber, what-for. The two motorcycles are incredibly similar, so rather than totally rehash the whole thing, I'm going to focus solely on what's different about the Bobber compared to its Scout…