Vibes Earplugs Review

Vibes earplugs can help you protect your ears when you ride. Well, really any earplugs can. But Vibes thinks it does hearing protection better.

Recently the Vibes team reached out to me to see if I’d want to write a Vibes earplugs review. I said sure, so they sent me some earplugs to test out.

I was actually pretty excited to test them out. Here’s what I found.

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Should You Buy a Back Protector for Your Motorcycle Jacket?

A lot of the jackets I showcase and review have a pocket for an additional back protector but few actually come with one. So this begs the question, should you buy a back protector for your motorcycle jacket?

A back protector is often something you’ll need to buy after the fact and they’re not always cheap. Personally, I ride around a lot without one. However, if there’s a space for the pad, you should probably fill it right?

Let’s take a closer look at the question of should you buy a back protector, and what options are out there.

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HJC IS-33 II Helmet

The HJC IS-33 II Helmet is another open-face helmet that I really like. It offers the comfort and ease of use of an open face, but with a full face shield to protect you from the wind, bugs, and minor debris.

The HJC IS-33 Helmet isn’t the only helmet out there like this, but I’d argue it’s one of the better ones for the money. It’s modern and attractive with plenty of features.

If you’re looking for a good open face, this might be the right helmet for you. To find out, let’s take a look at the helmet’s details, check out some photos and videos, and look at some reviews.

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Speed and Strength Black 9 Moto Shoes

Sometimes you just don’t want to strap on your motorcycle boots and that’s where a good pair of motorcycle shoes, like the Speed and Strength Black 9 Moto Shoes, comes into play.

These shoes I’ve talked about before in a roundup of the best motorcycle shoes under $100. They’re a really nice pair of shoes, so I thought they were worth taking a closer look.

Here’s you’ll find the shoe’s details, some images, video, and reviews.

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First Manufacturing Turbine Jacket

Looking for a good leather jacket for your next motorcycle ride? Check out the First Manufacturing Turbine Jacket.

With a sleek and modern design, this jacket from First Manufacturing blends some classic leather jacket styling with up-to-date construction and fashion. The Turbine jacket is a good looking one with the specs to keep you safe, too.

Let’s take a closer look at this jacket, its features, and also take in some reviews and videos.

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Building Your Own Motorcycle Tool Kit With Ari Henning

If you want to start working on your motorcycle, you’ll need your own set of tools. And that means building your own motorcycle tool kit.

A lot of my readers will know Ari Henning who has written for a wide variety of publications and has become known for the videos he does with Spenser Robert and Zack Courts. He’s now with Revzilla, putting out great content. I talked to the guys about their move in an article for Web Bike World.

Recently, Ari dove into the topic of building your own motorcycle tool kit. He had a lot of useful things to say.

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LS2 Spitfire Bombrider Helmet

I’ve been on an open-face motorcycle helmet kick recently. I really like the designs that are out there, and there are often great graphics, too. That’s the case for the LS2 Bombrider Helmet.

The helmet has a kind of WWII vintage quality to the graphic. It has a pinup girl sitting on a bomb on the side of it. This paired with the classic design of the LS2 Spitfire makes it look really good.

Let’s take a look at the details of the helmet and all that it has to offer.

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Nolan N21 Visor Joie De Vivre Helmet

Take a look at one of the coolest open-face helmets out there that you’re bound to find. This is the Nolan N21 Visor Joie De Vivre.

I was originally drawn to this because of the graphic, but it’s a helmet that has a lot of substance to go with its flashy styling. It blends vintage styling with modern construction and would be a great helmet for just about any motorcycle or scooter.

Let’s take a closer look. I’ll outline the helmet’s details, list some images, and add some videos.

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Roland Sands Clash Jacket

Are you looking for a killer leather jacket that will catch eyes and keep you protected? Check out the Roland Sands Clash Jacket. It’s the perfect jacket for the style conscious rider who tosses a leg over a cruiser or cafe racer.

This jacket is just one of the nice jackets from Roland Sands Design, but it’s perhaps one of the best. It’s been out for several years now and has been proven to be good at what it was designed for—looking good and keeping you safe in a crash.

Let’s dive into the details of this jacket below, and then we’ll jump into some of the reviews that are out there as well as the images.

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Casual Moto Wear: 5 Best Harley-Davidson Shoes

Harley-Davidson is known for its motorcycles, but the company makes and sells a ton of gear, too.

And not just motorcycle gear. The company sells a lot of casual clothing, including shoes. I thought it would be good to take a look at the best Harley-Davidson shoes out there.

These are my favorites, and I also noticed that they are some of the most highly rated shoes on Harley’s website.

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