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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.

Zack Courts Reviews a 2020 Honda Africa Twin

The 2020 Honda Africa Twin is one of the best adventure motorcycles out there that you can buy.

Sure, the BMW fanboys will point to their GS motorcycles, and I can’t fault them for it, but the Honda is a fantastic bike, and you can even get a DCT.

Zack Courts had a chance to ride the Honda Africa Twin for Revzilla and posted a video about it recently.

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.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – July 24

On Fridays, I like to take a look over the past week’s news articles and do a motorcycle news roundup here on Wind Burned Eyes.

This week, there are some interesting stories out there. Topics include Briggs & Stratton, Yamaha, and how a simple scooter helped a kid learn and find meaning.

Without further ado, let’s dive into the best stories of the week.

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.

Zack Courts Reviews a 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S

Not that long ago, I called the Ducati Streetfighter V4 S the best motorcycle of 2020 in an article that went live on Web Bike World.

I stand by that assessment. I think the Streetfighter is the most interesting bike that came out this year, with the Triumph Rocket 3 coming up in a close second.

Zack Courts of Revzilla, recently had a chance to check out the motorcycle.

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.

Ducati 175 Sport For Sale

I’m always scrolling through the classifieds listings, both local and otherwise for interesting motorcycles, and this 1959 Ducati 175 Sport cafe racer recently caught my eye.

Now, I have no more room in my shed at the moment, but I will say that this Ducati is a really tempting machine and it has a racing history that I find pretty cool.

It’s for sale right now with a list price of $7,250. Let’s get into the bike’s details.

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.

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.