“He who serves the public serves a fickle master.” -Danish proverb So SKULLY, the once darling, white knight of the motorcycle industry, who had the hopes and dreams of techy moto dudes the world over salivating for some Akira/Minority Report-esque technology in their helmets has fallen from grace. For a while I couldn’t find a […]
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DIY: How to Install ASV C5 Levers on Project Daytona 675R
This is a very straightforward installation on the 2013+ Triumph Daytona 675/R. This DIY is so easy pics are not necessary. The clutch side is a straight swap. The brake side is a bit more work since there aren’t parts labeled for the Triumph in the ASV package that you’ll need to use(for the R […]
Project Daytona 675R: SC Project CR-T Titanium Slip On Exhaust
So finally, an update on Project Daytona 675R. If you haven’t read the intro here, you’re probably not missing much. Exciting news though, after many moons of waiting, I got the custom slip-on I ordered back in February. I decided I wanted to go with the SC Project CR-T in titanium. It boggled my mind […]
Skully Helmet Founders Ousted by Investors
Techcrunch.com is claiming that Skully founders Marcus and Mitch Weller have been given the boot by investors. If you’ve been following the debacle that is the Skully AR-1 helmet this news shouldn’t come as a surprise to you. I’m sure those of you who use Facebook has noticed the increase in ads for this helmet, […]
Another Tough Race Another Excuse from JL99
So Assen has come and gone and with it claimed many a rider throughout the weekend. Assen’s unpredictable weather did not disappoint this weekend and made for a very interesting race. Stars were born, throwing caution to the wind, utilizing mother nature’s great equalizer: Rain. Everyone was taking it easy, this you could tell immediately […]
Should I Start on a 600cc Sport Bike?
Asking that question is a lot like beating a dead horse and having worms pop out of said horse’s dead carcass isn’t it? We’ve read arguments on all sides about whether starting on a 600cc sport bike is a good idea. On the face of it, the lowest common denominator answer is a resounding NO. […]
Yoshimura USA Open House
Anyone who’s a rider knows the name Yoshimura. The iconic japanese logo that accompanies the English letters are always recognizable whether its on the side of a slip on or gracing someones body. We’ve always wanted to check out the USA operations of the famously successful Japanese brand and today’s open house was the perfect opportunity since they […]