16 Ways To Make The Bike More Enjoyable Bikes seemed to have lost some of their innovation in favor for customization appeal. Here are 16 ways to make the bike a more enjoyable experience from the showroom. By Nick Goddard News - Apr 30 2014 -
Gear: Sena Bluetooth New Firmware Features Sena Bluetooth releases a new firmware update that packs a punch. By Nick Goddard Gear - Apr 10 2014 -
France By Hyperstrada I've spent 2 weeks in France riding a Ducati Hyperstrada, and let me tell you, riding in France is way better than riding in the U.S. But it's worse, too. By Nick Goddard Travel - Jan 24 2014 -
ATGATT? That Includes Motorcycle Hearing Protection Etymotic audiologist Dr. Patty Johnson AuD tells us how to protect our hearing while riding a motorcycle. Learn how to prevent hearing loss on a motorcycle. By Nick Goddard Safety - Jan 23 2014 -
Become a Better Motorcyclist With a Piece of Rope Learn how to tie eight handy knots, aimed specifically at motorcyclists. They are more secure than tie downs and safer than nets. By Nick Goddard How To - Jan 21 2014 -
How To Get a Motorcycle License Read on to find out how to get a motorcycle license, and the steps you need to take to become a safe, proficient rider. By Nick Goddard How To - Oct 2 2013 -
Dani Pedrosa On Indy Dani Pedrosa On IndyI had a chance to sit down with 2010 and 2012 Indianapolis MotoGP winner Dani Pedrosa, who is currently second place in this... By Nick Goddard News - Aug 19 2013 -
Why Your Next Motorcycle May Be An Airplane Why Your Next Motorcycle May Be An AirplaneYou've taken the first step of getting a pilot's license just by riding a motorcycle. An admittedly... By Nick Goddard HFL - Jul 30 2013 -
How To Change A Motorcycle Chain Every bike will need a new chain and sprockets. Once a motorcycle chain begins to wear, its pitch changes and wears the sprocket teeth. Here's how to... By Nick Goddard How To - May 24 2013 -
Gear: Sena SMH10R and SMH10 Headsets The low-profile Bluetooth Sena SMH10R and SMH10 headsets alleviated what I consider a major negative about riding a motorcycle—isolation. By Nick Goddard Gear - Apr 1 2013 -
Craig Vetter on Living Better on Less Energy Craig Vetter on Living Better on Less EnergyCraig Vetter is the industrial designer behind the legendary Windjammer motorcycle fairing and Hippo... By Nick Goddard News - Feb 15 2013 -
With no electricity, riding through lower Manhattan Intrepid contributor Nick Goddard embarks on a journey through lower Manhattan on his cub. No power, no traffic lights, no cops. But plenty of crazy cab drivers, utility trucks and dangers. - Ed. Manhattan’s power outage hit traffic lights below the 30... By Nick Goddard News - Nov 2 2012 -
A brief conversation with Michael Czysz Last week, I went over the 2012 Motoczysz E1pc with Michael Czysz himself. I met him in Boston at the launch of SolidWorks 2013, which is the latest version of the software that Motoczysz uses to design their bikes and spent a few minutes talking design and aerodynamics. Here's that conversation. Update: full, 40-minute audio interview added. MotoCzysz uses SolidWorks for an astounding range o... By Nick Goddard News - Sep 16 2012 -
Michael Circosta on designing the Plate Puller Is Plate Puller the answer to license plate theft? By Nick Goddard Technology - Aug 28 2012 -
How to shoot pedestrians with your motorcycle Just over a month ago, there was much fanfare about two bikers in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, who incited riots with their motorcycles’ exhausts and who were eventually charged with terrorism. It is worth mentioning that San Luis Potosi has been hit with drug violence, and that its residents were already on edge. Still, terrorism? Juan Ramon Munguia and Enrique Trevino Rivera were leaving work o... By Nick Goddard News - May 22 2012 -
Why real dirt bike boots prevent face scars I’ve had these fantastic Sidis on my desk for a while now, but living in New York, don’t have access to any dirtbikes or any nearby dirt. That’s a pity, because the Crossfire SRS boots are made in Italy, allow your ankle to articulate, are famously comfortable and do an excellent job of protecting your bones. Too bad I wasn't wearing them when I crashed a dirt bike a while back. Here's what ... By Nick Goddard News - Apr 23 2012 -
Bomb planted by motorcyclists kills Iranian nuclear scientist Tensions escalated between Iran, Israel, and the US on Wednesday after two assailants on a motorcycle rode by Iranian nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan and planted a magnetic bomb on his car. As the motorcyclists roared away, the bomb detonated and killed Roshan. According to US intelligence sources—who deny being involved in the blast—Israel is routinely killing key persons in the Ira... By Nick Goddard News - Jan 13 2012 -
Riding through Hurricane Irene The stage was set for biblical floods: even the city itself thought New York had only a day left to live. Bridge tolls were suspended, the Staten Island Ferry was docked and all subways and busses had been relocated to higher ground or inside tunnels. Sunday’s 8:30 AM high tide would coincide with the eye of Hurricane Irene and Mayor Bloomberg had issued a mandatory evacuation of flood zones. N... By Nick Goddard News - Aug 29 2011 -
Riding NY in the snow It seems silly to spend evenings daydreaming about the adventures to be had riding around the world on an R1 or GS — through thunderstorms, deserts and swamps — before hopping on the subway in the morning because it’s too cold or rainy to ride. If I only ride in the sun, am I a real motorcyclist? Wednesday morning, I woke up to a snowstorm. I take the subway when it's pouring or if I'm reall... By Nick Goddard News - Jan 28 2011 -
Driving Peru's Mototaxis Meet Peru's transportation oddity, the Mototaxi, a Honda 125 or 150 city bike--or more likely a Chinese copy of one--with two wheels and a couch stuck on where the swingarm should be. Never has something with so little power looked so cool to so many. > Eighteen-year-olds in Mototaxis run the streets in Peru. Fares are settled before the ride; a 5 kilometer trip might cost 3 Sols (about $1). By Nick Goddard News - Dec 10 2009 -
