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5 Reasons Why Motorcycles Are Better Than Cars

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Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   Cars vs Motorcycles – Are you in a cage? As motorcyclists, we can all attest that bikes are better than cars. The unbeatable sense of freedom. The ability to go where no car has gone before. These are things we point to a lot. But when you boil down the facts, motorcycles outperform cars in a lot of ways … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Motorcycles Are Better Than Cars learn more

Your Motorcycle Could Make You Money

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Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   The sharing economy wants your motorcycle Motorcyclists are a unique breed of people who love their freedom to ride the open road. And they love the bikes that give them the liberty of hitting the throttle at a moment’s notice. Now one company, TwistedRoad, is tapping into the sharing economy by launching a motorcycle-sharing app that’s actually affordable. The … Continue reading Your Motorcycle Could Make You Money learn more

Getting Tied Down Is Good

Motorcycle Tied Down on Skid

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   If I was motorcycle I would tell my owner to learn how to properly tie me down. Sounds crazy, right?  Many of us think of our bike as another family member.  I mean, we call them our “baby” but don’t necessarily treat them like one. Moving your bike in a truck, trailer or crate requires proper securing to avoid … Continue reading Getting Tied Down Is Good learn more

Finding a Good Deal on a Motorcycle | 2024 Guide

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Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   Motorcycle sales may be down from what they used to be, but U.S. consumers are still buying around 500,000 motorcycles a year. About 842,000 motorcycles were registered in California, a popular market for bikers. Maybe it’s the seemingly eternal summer. Maybe it’s the ocean. Whatever it is, states like California and Florida tend to have more registered motorcycles, riders … Continue reading Finding a Good Deal on a Motorcycle | 2024 Guide learn more

Curbstoning: How to Avoid This Common Scam | 2024 Guide

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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

10 Biker Terms You May Not Know | 2024 Guide

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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

5 Excuses to Skip Work and Go Riding

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Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   If the warm weather and long summer days have you dreaming of motorcycle riding you’re not alone. Summertime is the most common time of year for travel. But sometimes all you need is a short trip to clear your head. When getting time off work proves difficult try one of these excuses to skip work and go riding. 1. … Continue reading 5 Excuses to Skip Work and Go Riding learn more

Riding Motorcycles is Good Therapy for Veterans

Veterans who Ride

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   In the last few years, researchers and psychologists have looked beyond motorcycle riding as purely an adrenaline kick. They’ve discovered that motorcyclists find riding to be a therapeutic process that allows them to de-stress. Riding motorcycles is good therapy. This process is especially important for veterans of our armed services who have returned home to civilian lives while still … Continue reading Riding Motorcycles is Good Therapy for Veterans learn more

The Family Value of Motorcycle Riding | 2024 Guide

Family Off-road riding

Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. Yes, those are my kids in the photo above and video below. [email protected]   Off-road riding can be more than a good time, it can be a family-building experience. For motorcycle enthusiasts, teaching young ones how to ride is an important skill to develop. Family motorcycle riding fosters great life memories. In the Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, Patti … Continue reading The Family Value of Motorcycle Riding | 2024 Guide learn more

Health Benefits Related to Motorcycle Riding

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Posted By Clint Lawrence, founder of Motorcycle Shippers. Helping give riders more freedom to enjoy the bikes they love. [email protected]   Chances are you’ve heard how dangerous it is to ride a motorcycle. How you are just risking your life being on your bike and you must have a death wish. For the most part, motorcycle riding is safe. It requires you to be extra attentive and aware of your surroundings. You have to think more, but you are still … Continue reading Health Benefits Related to Motorcycle Riding learn more