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Is Technology Robbing Our Riding Experience? | 2020 Perspective [Video]

Flying Motorcycle

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   Motorcycling is a way of life. But new technologies on the horizon might just change the very nature of motorcycling forever. While technology may promise to enhance the biking experience with bells and whistles, at the end of the day, is that what bikers really want? The Great Biker Tech Debate Bikers fall into two camps when it comes … Continue reading Is Technology Robbing Our Riding Experience? | 2020 Perspective [Video] learn more

Motorcycle Shippers “Preferred Provider” for CA Motorcycle Dealers Assoc.

Motorcycle Shipping Truck

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   Providing white-glove motorcycle shipping and ATV transportation services Fountain Valley, CA (Feb 28th, 2018) – Motorcycle Shippers recently announced their association with the California Motorcycle Dealers Association (CMDA) as a preferred transporter, providing dealers with a tool to help deliver more bikes to more customers. Motorcycle Shippers has successfully transported more than 90,000 motorcycles safely and securely to their … Continue reading Motorcycle Shippers “Preferred Provider” for CA Motorcycle Dealers Assoc. learn more

Motorcycle Helmet Protest Turns Fatal

Motorcycle lying underneath a car

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   The U.S. Department of Transportation reported that in 2016, there were a total of 4,976 motorcyclist fatalities—an 8% increase over the previous year. A Canadian study reported that motorcyclists were 3.5 times more likely to suffer from injury or fatality due to head trauma than other drivers on the road. Without safety features such as airbags, the only thing … Continue reading Motorcycle Helmet Protest Turns Fatal learn more

10 Best Deals on 2018 Motorcycles

2018 Suzuki GSX250R

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   10 Value Motorcycles to Check Out in 2018 As we ride on into 2018, the landscape of motorcycling has never looked better. New design and technological advances are making better bikes available at just a fraction of the cost. For those looking for inspiration, we’ve compiled some of the best value motorcycles on the market today—from the best bikes … Continue reading 10 Best Deals on 2018 Motorcycles learn more

Winning Marketing Strategies for Motorcycle Dealers

Man handing motorcycle keys to another man

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   The motorcycle industry is changing fast. The average age of today’s biker is 47, up from 40 in 2009 and 32 in 1990. There’s no denying that riders are getting older and buying fewer bikes. And that’s leaving a reeling post-recession motorcycle industry looking to the future. Motorcycle manufacturers are placing their hopes on the Millennial generation. But this … Continue reading Winning Marketing Strategies for Motorcycle Dealers learn more

Daytona Bike Week March 9-18, 2018

Riding a motorcycle to Daytona

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   77th Annual Bike Week Every year, bike week events draw large crowds from all over the world. Daytona Bike Week is no different. It’s been a tradition for many families and riders for generations as one of the oldest bike weeks around. Since 1937, Daytona Bike Week has stood strong, attracting more people every year. 2018 will mark its … Continue reading Daytona Bike Week March 9-18, 2018 learn more

Using Google Maps to Find the Perfect Ride | 2021 Tips

Motorcycle on a map

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   The U.S. is full of some amazing rides. But well-known roads have become overrun with joyriders, travelers and commuters, making the odds of having a great ride plummet—especially on the weekends. Every motorcyclist knows that even the best ride routes can be ruined by overcrowding. But have no fear. Exciting options abound; you just have to know where to … Continue reading Using Google Maps to Find the Perfect Ride | 2021 Tips learn more

Curbstoning: How to Avoid This Common Scam | 2024 Guide

Tug of war with cash

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   We all love a good deal. But when it comes to buying a used motorcycle—buyers beware. There’s a common scam in the biker and auto world, and the target is you. “Curbstoning” can be hard to spot because it simply looks like a great deal—not so different from any other great deal you might come across online. But the … Continue reading Curbstoning: How to Avoid This Common Scam | 2024 Guide learn more

Will Self-Driving Motorcycles Actually Catch On in 2020? [Video]

Self Balancing Motorcycle

Photo Courtesy of Honda Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   What About Self-driving Motorcycles? Self-driving cars has dominated the L.A. Auto Show, and all signs show that they’re already changing the face of transportation as we know it. But self-driving cars aren’t the only smart vehicle prepping to hit the road. The self-driving motorcycle, a lesser-known but growing segment, is quickly gaining steam among innovators … Continue reading Will Self-Driving Motorcycles Actually Catch On in 2020? [Video] learn more

10 Biker Terms You May Not Know | 2024 Guide

Air Cooled Motorcycle

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   Even if you’ve been riding motorcycles a while, you may not be familiar with all the “biker lingo” and other popular expressions frequently used by those who ride.  Some of these terms may not come as a surprise to veteran riders. Test your skills and see how many you already know. Airheads: It’s not what you’re thinking. This term is … Continue reading 10 Biker Terms You May Not Know | 2024 Guide learn more