Motorcycle Handling

In my interaction with motorcycle riders across the country, I have found that many think that weaves, wobbles, or high-sides only happen to sport bikes at very high speeds, but nothing is further from the truth.

Motorcycle Weight Ratings

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the sum weight of motorcycle, accessories, and the maximum weight of the rider, passenger and cargo that can be safely carried.

Harley-Davidson History

An Ultimate MotorCycling reader recently wrote-in: "How did Harley-Davidson's twin-shock and Softail systems come to be?"

Answering this question can mean only one thing: more Harley-Davidson Motor Company history!

Motorcycle Hotline

A motorcyclist from California asks: Why does a V-twin feel different from a parallel twin?

Biker Hotline

Jerry from Denver asks... I'm getting ready to buy my first big twin Harley-Davidson motorcycle and don't understand the difference between the Twin Cam 96 and 96B (Balanced). Can you provide me with some insight?

Motorcycle Helmets

How much do you really know about that helmet you're putting on your head each, and every time you go for a ride? What you don't know could hurt you! Motorcycle helmets (aka "skid lids" or "brain buckets") are made to do one thing: protect the brain from any kind of hematoma.

Yavapai Downs Mile

History was made on May 1st at the Arizona Mile in Prescott Valley, AZ held at Yavapai Downs when Joe Kopp riding a Ducati passed Sammy Halbert on the Harley-Davidson in the last twenty feet of the 20 lap Grand National for the win.

Twin Cam Parts

"Do I really need a Big Bore kit? How will these parts affect the power output of my Harley-Davidson motorcycle?" These are two of the most frequently asked questions we receive on the Biker Helpline.

H-D Dark Customs

As a co-host on the Motorcycle Radio Network I'm often approached by listeners of the show to answer a multitude of motorcycle related questions. Most of the time these questions deal with the V-Twin industry and more specifically Harley-Davidson; our savvy listeners know I'm an ex-Harley dealer with a unique if not sometimes offbeat insight into the American motorcycle manufacturer.

2010 V-Twin Expo

Stepping off the plane in Ohio, I was greeted by a cold and snowy Cincinnati when I arrived to attend the 10th Anniversary Easyriders Magazine V-Twin Expo. What? You've never heard of it? Well... that's because you weren't invited - it is only for dealership and industry personnel. Hundreds of manufactures display their products at the V-Twin expo and I got the feeling from most attendees that 2010 will be a better year for the sale of new bikes and accessories.

OCC says Goodbye 

It's official; the last episode of Orange County Choppers will air on February 11th. I feel a special connection with the crew at OCC and not for the reasons you might think. As the co-host of the Motorcycle Radio Network and a former Harley-Davidson dealer from 1975-2006 I worked in a similar environment as Paul Jr and Mikey.

Oil-Cooled Evolution

"What is the benefit of the new Harley-Davidson Precision Oil Cooling system that comes standard on the 2009 and 2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200." "And can I retrofit it to my Harley-Davidson Evolution Sportster" asked one of our readers?