10 Best Motorcycles for New Riders

By: Wade Thiel of Wind Burned Eyes

New beginner motorcycles come out each year. They get better technology, they are easier to ride, and easier to maintain. Today’s modern crop of motorcycles for new riders is full of variety. There are so many smaller displacement (the size of the engine, also referred to as CCs) machines these days that the new rider can take his or her pick.

At Home Maintenance: Bleeding Your Brakes

By: Will Steenrod

Photos By: Julia LaPalme

Now that we’re all cooped up at home, it’s the perfect occasion to spend some time in the garage conducting basic bike maintenance. Bleeding brakes is something often left undone until you can’t stop as quickly as you should. So whether you are on top of your maintenance schedule or this is the first you’re hearing about it, this is a step by step guide bleeding your brakes.

Your Motorcycle News Fix: Good News Edition

I think it’s safe to say that we all could use a little good news in the midst of these unprecedented times. So, as always, we are here to fill you in on the latest motorcycle headlines you need to know. But this month, we are specifically highlighting motorcycle-related stories that are inspiring, fun, and lighthearted - let’s dive in.

Things to Do if You Can’t Ride

Coronavirus has impacted pretty much all aspects of our lives and that definitely includes motorcycling. Many of us across the country have been encouraged to stay inside and to only go out for essentials, which means limited riding time. While this is a bummer - we totally understand the precautions. But that still leaves room for getting a little stir crazy on occasion. Lucky for you, there are plenty of motorcycle-related activities to do that don’t require leaving your house. We’ve highlighted a few of our favorites below.