Wade Thiel

5 Best Classic Motorcycles to Customize

Something I’ve been asked more than once is, “what are the best classic motorcycles to customize?”

I usually tell people the first thing they need to do if they have a classic motorcycle is to learn how to maintain it in its stock form. Then they can think about customization.

There’s nothing wrong with having a stock motorcycle. However, I completely get the appeal of a customized motorcycle. It allows you to put a personalized touch on your own machine and is quite clearly an art form. If you’re looking for a good bike, I have the list for you.

This Honda CB1300 ‘Muscle Racer’ by Thomas Danet Is an Awesome Custom Bike

There are plenty of awesome cafe racers out there, but this Honda CB1300 called the “Muscle Racer” by Thomas Danet might take the cake.

This model has been gone through from top to bottom, and it’s as unique as they come.

The bike is dark, handsome, and ready for action. It’s a beautiful custom motorcycle unlike others out there.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – August 14, 2020

Every Friday, I try to do a roundup of the best motorcycle news stories that have hit within the last week.

This week, Honda, Harley-Davidson, and Sturgis, South Dakota are in the news.

There’s plenty of other news that happened this week as well, but these are the most important news stories out there right now. Let’s dig in.

5 Best Leather Motorcycle Jackets Under $200

If you ride a motorcycle, then at some point you’re going to want a leather motorcycle jacket. You might be holding off on this purchase because you think it’s going to be expensive, but there are plenty of leather motorcycle jackets under $200.

These leather jackets will give you everything you need to stay protected on the bike, including strong materials and good construction, and—in some cases—even armor for your shoulders and elbows.

I thought I’d do a search and pull together a list of the five best leather motorcycle jackets under $200. Without further ado, here they are.

Check Out This Awesome Custom Harley-Davidson Turbo Shovelhead

There are plenty of killer custom Harley motorcycles out there, but this custom Harley-Davidson Turbo Shovelhead by Christain T. Newman is perhaps the most impressive I’ve seen in a while.

The bike looks like no other Harley bobber out there that I’ve seen. Newman really crafted a piece of work with this bike.

The bike is a 1978 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead. Newman took it and transformed it into what you see here at his home shop.

Zack Courts Reviews a 1984 Yamaha RZ350

Two stroke street bikes used to be a thing. In this episode of Daily Rider, Zack Courts rides a 1984 Yamaha RZ350

The ring-ding-dung bike is a truly great machine, but it also comes with some notable downsides, which is why you don’t see two-stroke street bikes today.

Still the motorcycle is a special machine and it makes me wish there were modern two-stroke motorcycles on sale today.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – August 7, 2020

At the end of every week, I like to do a roundup of the best news stories from this past week. I take a look at the best motorcycle news stories out there and pull the most important ones.

This week, the most important news stories include BMW and Roland Sands, Honda, and Yamaha.

Without further ado, let’s dive into the the news stories of the week!

Biltwell Gringo Full-Face Helmet

If you’re sick of the modern full-face helmet designs, Biltwell has the lid for you.

Classic style in a competent full-face helmet.

When it comes to full-face helmets, you get a lot of modern designs. Those modern designs don’t always work with the rest of the gear you want to wear or your bike if it’s older or has a retro style.

That’s where the Biltwell Gringo full face helmet comes it. It blends classic style with modern construction.

Yamaha Virago XV 750 by De Stijl Moto

The Yamaha Virago XV 750 is a great motorcycle, but when you think of it you likely don’t think of a killer cafe racer.

Well, that’s exactly what De Stijl Moto was able to do with this Virago.

The bike looks absolutely killer and it’s one of the best cafe bikes I’ve seen in a little while. Built with high-end components and painted a beautiful shade of green, this is a wonderful bike.

Belstaff Riser Jacket

The Belstaff Riser Jacket is one of those motorcycle jackets that would be at home on a runway. There are plenty of great jackets out there that provide protection, but many of those jackets are less than stylish.

The Belstaff Riser Jacket is one of those rare gems that look like a fashionable jacket but it provides some top-quality protection, too.

Because of this, I thought it best to take a closer look at this high-quality, high-style, and high-priced leather jacket. Let’s dig in.