Should I buy a chinese scooter? It's tempting. They're cheap. But they're cheap for a reason. Know the pros and cons so you can decide!
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History of Skulls, Wings, and Motorcycling
Generally we like the feedback we get from the site. Unfortunately, we get some strange emails sent in sometimes too. Like the one that bicycle freak Michael K. sent us.
Michael has a website dedicated to his happiness of bicycle riding. This may or may not have something to do with why he can't seem to understand what skulls and wings have to do with motorcycling. He seemed to imply that the use of skulls and wings in the YouMotorcycle logo was "perhaps for your blog to appear "bad ass" enough to entice the "tattoo crowd"?"
Michael, the truth is about to set you free. Skulls and wings have as much to do with motorcycling, as squished manhood and one piece spandex unitards have to do with bicycling. In fact, skulls and wings have been tied to motorcycling for generations already. Allow me to explain...
State of the YouMotorcycle – Spring 2014
Consider this a "State of the Union Address" for anyone who's interested / curious in what's happening around YouMotorcycle.
My fellow Americans Motorcyclists, we're going to cover four main subjects:
1) Direction for Spring
2) Upcoming Reviews
3) Web Store
4) Other News
Tips for the Urban Motorcyclist: Groceries
I bet when you read the title you were expecting to read about bags, cargo nets, tie-down, and riding your motorcycle home with awkward weight distribution. You'll get none of that here. Sure. you can do a full week's groceries on a motorcycle, and I did that for years! This week I got lazy, or maybe just smart. You be the judge.
Read More »TT: Full Throttle – Book Review
Book Review: TT Full Throttle Author: Nicole Winters Typically I’m the kind of guy that thinks if a novel is worth reading I’ll wait till it comes out in theaters, ...
Read More »Don’t Pay It Back, Pay It Forward
I'm glad to produce a website that benefits motorcyclists new and old. If YouMotorcycle has helped you, informed you, or at the very least, entertained you, then I'm a happy guy. You're welcome to share the posts with anyone you feel could also benefit from the site, or find your own way to make the world a better place.
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Quick Tips
Women
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Interview with Sierra Snow
Sierra Snow is a talented singer who just released a song called Ride or Die. It's a catchy, guitar-driven song about her time in a motorcycle club. We sat down with her talk about it.
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My Real #1 Online Dating Tip for Motorcyclists
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The Number of Women Motorcyclists Have Doubled
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Interview with Chris Gibbany
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Interview with Sarah Merrell
Motorcycle Adventures
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Exercises For Motorcycle Touring
How I prepare for cross-country motorcycle touring with exercises focused on the things motorcyclists need for long rides.
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Brockville to Montreal – Motorcycle Road Trip Day 3
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Exploring Brockville – Motorcycle Road Trip Day 2
Product Reviews
BMW F800GS / F700GS LED Headlight Upgrade
Can you trust a "no-name" LED headlight on your BMW GS? In this case, yes! Here's how I greatly improved my BMW GS' lighting and appearance!
Read More »Let’s Roll Motorcycle Dolly & Lift Review
The two-in-one Let's Roll motorcycle dolly & lift duo lets you jack up your motorcycle for service, and roll it away for storage with ease.
Read More »BMW F700GS / F800GS OEM Vs. Akrapovic Vs. MIVV Exhaust Pipes
A comparison of the original BMW F700GS / F800GS exhaust vs the Akrapovic and MIVV slip-on exhaust pipes to see which is best.
Read More »Unleashing the BMW F700GS / F800GS Roar: MIVV Slip-On Exhaust Installation and Review
Installation and review of the MIVV Exhaust for BMW F700GS and BMW F800GS motorcycles. Test ride/sound test with db-killer in & db-killer out!
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