Rolled along with Kacey from the Denton Independent Motorcycle Show to Fort Worth for the 2018 Royal Enfield One Ride. For early April, it was an uncharacteristically cold, damp, and gray day. Despite the unpleasant weather, a sizable group showed up and pushed through the chilly ride into downtown Fort Worth. Gotta hand it toContinue reading 2018 Royal Enfield One Ride
In 2018, James, Eben and I rolled down to New Braunfels and Austin to take in the MotoGP races at Circuit of the Americas. We dealt with wild weather that flipped between hot and sunny and pouring rain, but got plenty of good food, killer races, and fun out of the bargain.
Much like the stock grips, the stock levers on the 2019 Z400 weren’t particularly great. They got the job done, in so much as they allowed for the use of the brake and the clutch. However, they were needlessly bulky and the lack of adjustability meant that the reach to and throw of the leversContinue reading How to Install MZS Adjustable Brake and Clutch Levers
Replacing your OEM grips with some aftermarket grips is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to not only improve riding comfort, but to also give your bike a little pop of customization. The stock grips on the 2019 Kawasaki Z400 in our stable just weren’t cutting it, so it was time to replaceContinue reading How to Install New Motorcycle Grips
Clutch replacement is a pretty straightforward job, requiring only a few basic hand tools, the new clutch parts, and a couple hours. You even get an oil change out of it. It’s an easy DIY job, and there’s no need to take your bike to a shop or dealership if you feel that clutch a-slippin’.Continue reading How to Replace a Motorcycle Clutch
Took a bit of a break from photography to focus on capturing video content in the month of August, so the photo offerings are a bit light. Still managed to get a handful great shots, particularly of Other Life Cycles’ Bavarian Creampuff BMW restoration.
It actually kind of sucks being a motorcyclist in Texas in July. Triple-digit temps are the norm, and staying cool and hydrated is basically impossible. Despite all that, more and more time is spent by an ever-increasing number of riders sharing in their two-wheeled camaraderie. Also got in more rides with the moto-fam, including aContinue reading Bikes & Coffee July 2019