What are the rules for riding a motorcycle? Just like any sport or hobby, riding a motorcycle comes with two sets of rules—the written and the unwritten, and it’s a lot easier to learn the former than the latter. Unfortunately, there are no classes, guidebooks or seminars on the unwritten laws of riding. Oh, and you definitely won’t be tested on them when you go to get your motorcycle license. Learning the rules of the road and biker culture takes … Continue reading 8 Unwritten Rules of the Road Every Motorcyclist Should Know →learn more

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected] The State of Utah usually brings to mind Mormons and mountains, but the most recent legislative session has added a third “m” to that list: motorcycles. Since May 14, 2019 motorcyclists in Utah have been given the ability to legally practice “lane filtering,” thanks to a new bill signed into law by Gov. Gary Herbert back in March. At a … Continue reading 2019 Motorcycle “Lane Filtering” Law, Explained →learn more

Posted By Danny Reyes, Shipping Specialist, rider advocate and Angels fan. [email protected]     It’s every vintage motorcycle enthusiast’s dream: opening an old shed or garage and finding a perfectly preserved classic motorcycle, long forgotten or tucked away by its owner for safe-keeping. As vintage motorcycles command record prices at auctions and more riders gravitate toward the design style of decades past, the allure of the ever-elusive “barn find” is greater than ever. A quick search online will lead you … Continue reading Three Ways to Locate Your Motorcycle Barn Find →learn more

Posted By Ed Merati, Director of Logistics, lifetime motorcycle enthusiast and garage guru. [email protected]   Drivers distracted by their cellphones. Wildlife. Loose gravel. A quick search online will pull up countless surveys, all asking riders some form of the same question: “What’s your biggest safety concern when you’re on your motorcycle?” When Bosch conducted its own survey, the answer was clear: hitting a slippery patch. So the German brand decided to do something about it. Enter “jet thrusters,” which have been … Continue reading Are Rockets the Solution to a Crashing a Motorcycle? | 2019 Report →learn more

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks. [email protected] Updated Event Page: Quick Guide to Daytona Bike Week 2023 With Winter quickly approaching and many of the major rides done for the year many motorcyclists are starting to look ahead. For riders, the relief from bone-chilling winter weather is just one … Continue reading Quick Guide to Daytona Bike Week 2022: March 4-13 →learn more

Guest Posted By Stewart Dunlop, a content manager working with LegalZoom. In his free time, he likes to play football and read Stephen King’s novels.   Legal Aspects To Pay Attention To When Selling Your Motorcycle Selling your motorcycle is, admittedly, a moment of sadness and happiness. Sad because you’re finally letting go of one of your most prized possessions. And happy since you now get the chance to get rid of an old bike, then perhaps upgrade to a … Continue reading Legal Aspects of Selling Your Motorcycle | 2024 Guide →learn more

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   Can Harley Stop Its Sales Skid? The numbers are in, and they won’t come as a shock to anyone who follows the motorcycle industry: Harley-Davidson just posted yet another quarter of falling sales. The drop was sharper than expected in the U.S. market, fanning the flame for skeptics who say the brand’s days as a major motorcycle manufacturer are … Continue reading Harley Drops Again, But There is Good News →learn more

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]     If you ask 100 motorcycle riders how riding makes them feel, I’d be willing to bet that a majority of them describe a “pick me up” or peace of mind they can’t get anywhere else. Reddit has an entire thread devoted to how riding makes people feel. Brian Steuber, a former U.S. Army staff sergeant, describes the rush … Continue reading Science Just Validated What Motorcyclists Have Always Known →learn more

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected] When you picture motorcycles on a golf course, the first thing that comes to mind is probably something like this video: a rider ripping up the green, wreaking more than a bit of havoc. But in the near future, golfers might be seeing a lot more two-wheeled vehicles on the links. At the PGA Demo Show Day earlier this year, … Continue reading Motorcycles are Taking Over Golf Courses Near You →learn more

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   You’ve searched far and wide for the motorcycle of your dreams. And then, after countless hours of researching models and even more hours scouring sale listings, the moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived. You’ve finally found your perfect bike. The catch? It’s sitting pretty three states away. As more of us choose to purchase motorcycles online, we’re faced … Continue reading 7 Things to Know When You’re Moving a Motorcycle Yourself | 2024 Guide →learn more