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When I first got a motorcycle I’m not sure how old I was, or if I even had a license at the time. I just remember wheeling and dealing a few nice quads that I had at the time and wobbling out of the parking lot on my first two-wheeler. I almost ran into opposing […]
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Lady bikers? Moto-women? Biker-mama’s? Biker B!tch*s? We got a lot of names for all the women out there that love the biker lifestyle. Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what we can call you. Better to start with what not to call you and work out the details from there: What not to […]
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Motorcycle trailer gas mileage can reach very low levels if steps are not taken to ensure your bike and trailer are set-up correctly. It can make the difference between a long journey being relatively inexpensive, and a surprise. And if you make too many journeys without taking steps to increase your MPG, you could be […]
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Wind resistance can also be referred to as air resistance or drag. It refers to the opposite force applied against a moving object as it moves through the atmosphere, due to the compression of air molecules in front of the moving object. Wind resistance is thus a slowing effect that air presents to moving objects. […]
While talking about insurance can be a “dry” topic, it is important to have all you t’s crossed and i’s dotted. Calling multiple insurance companies, getting quotes, and shopping your quotes around can be a fun filled afternoon. And doing it every year? Not the way I like spending my free-time. (Tip: I did most of the […]
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4 years ago last month I got one of those calls that you never want to get. I was working out of town when I got the call. “Honey!” It was my wife. “The garage burnt down, the house burnt down, I gotta go, bye!” And click, she hung up on me. My […]
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Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailer Suspensions. Spring, Torsion, and Air. Good, Better, and Best. Cheap, Affordable, and “Money does not concern me.” That’s how it goes though, right? Usually, the best quality comes with the highest price tag. In the case of motorcycle cargo trailers,
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8 inch trailer tires vs. 12 inch trailer tires It’s a rough road out there. Exploring, or adventure riding, can lead down some unknown roads. Sometimes, this is my favorite kind of riding. Exploring new paths, finding great hideaways, and getting well off the main road can turn into an adventure of a life-time. Don’t […]
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Motorcycle Trailer Wiring. Wiring a motorcycle for a trailer is very similar to wiring a truck for a trailer. While most trucks nowadays come with a connection pre-wired in or behind the bumper, that was not always the case. Some needed to be spliced into, some have a three-way adapter connection, some needed all new wiring. […]
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BikerKarl is a collection of what I have learned about motorcycling, riding, trailering, and Biker Life. I’ve learned a lot along the way, and I have been helped out by my friends, family, and bikers old and young. I’ve also stumbled my way across some amazing people on many adventures and most of the […]
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I’m not a history buff, but I stumbled upon this story one day and thought it warranted sharing. I’m not sure of its truth, where it comes from, or even who said it first. It goes a little something like this: “Way back in the early 1900’s when motorcycles first hit the road, a trailer […]
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4 years ago I fit in this scenario – How can pack all this stuff and still enjoy riding all weekend long? Do I get bigger saddlebags? How about a trunk? What if I want to buy something on the road for my wife, my friends, or my son?
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Let’s start with a little introduction and what this page is all about. Hi, my name is Karl Steinmeyer, I have been riding on two wheels for about 5 years now. A few things on my “Impossible List” are: Ride across all 50 states in the US and every country in the Western Hemisphere Pull […]
