Perfect Pair of Motorcycle Boots

A good pair of motorcycle boots are an essential part of your motorcycle gear. It's a big decision! You want both protection and comfort. Do you want slip ons, zip up or tie ups? What color do want? How about the length, tall or short? Steele toe or non-steel toe?  I prefer the tall boots for the protection of my shines and the feeling that  my boots will offer maximum protection in case of accident.  Make sure your have good tread on your boots, both to secure your foot on the gears and when you put your feet on the ground.
There is certainly no shortage of style's and designs out there to choose from. Make sure the boots fit your feet snugly,  not so tight were it feels like your blood circulation is being cut off, but not so loose you feel they could fall off. If you plan on wearing heavy socks, you might buy a half size larger. There are boots for men and women. Being leather, it is wise to break in your boots before your take that ride. Nothing is better than a comfortable pair of broken in boots, as you will also spend considerable time walking in them also. If your feet aren't comfortable, the rest of the body probably isn't either! http://www.hammerdownbiker.com/

Men's Harley-Davidson Dipstick Boot



Women's Harley-Davidson Alana Boots



The Invisible Helmet

Have you heard about the Invisible Helmet "Hovding". It's not for motorcyclist yet, but for bicyclist. CRAZY! It's a helmet made of a small, helium gas cyclinder with abnormal motion sensors that inflate into an air-filled cushion around the bicyclist head when detecting an impact within 0.1 second. The invisible helmet is a removable fabric collar,folded airbag that is visible only on impact. It will be easy to carry and will come in different removable styles and fabrics. It is supposed to come out this spring. Not sure if once it is inflated you have to buy a new one or if you can repack it. It would be great if they make one for us motorcyclist. Especially, for the ones that persist on not wearing a helmet. Until then, I'll keep my motorcycle helmet on.

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Biker Jacket- Her Name

He stopped over for a visit on his motorcycle wearing his n the back of his jacket he had a ladies name on it. “Gloria”. Curious, I had to ask him who she was, knowing he was married and her name was not “Gloria”.   His comment was, “Let’s take a ride and I’ll introduce you to her!”   So we hopped on his motorcycle and took a ride around town. When we returned he asked me what I thought. Thought about what? Due to the puzzled look on my face he said, “My bike!” Her name is “Gloria”.” My wife will always be # 1, but riding my bike gives me a feeling of freedom and “glory”, hence Gloria.    After a long laugh, I told him she was a nice ride.

If you have that special name for your bike please share it, and how you came up with the name? Do you have his or her name on your biker jacket, vest or maybe even your helmet?

                                                          He calls her Gloria!

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Riding Safe

Nothing is more enjoyable while you’re riding your motorcycle.  You know your bike is mechanically sound and your saddlebags are filled.  Your body is protected with your leather biker jacket, leather pants, motorcycle boots, eye protection and a motorcycle helmet. While everything is perfect, your mind has to be set too!  Distractions have to be set aside.  Like talking to your passenger, taking your eyes off the road, thinking about work or the bad discussion you had with your partner.  Just feel the bike, enjoy the road and scenery ahead of you.  Don’t be over confidence, engage yourself mentally thinking of “the what if’s”.  “What if” the car ahead of you slams on the brakes are you prepared for your next step?  Or the car passing your cut you short, where will you go?   You have to have a prepared non-drift mind. Take in the relaxation.  Remember this is what we love to do, is ride.  So let’s enjoy the rest of the motorcycle season.

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Baby Boomers take the Ride

It nice to see the younger generation out on the open road enjoying ride, like us Baby Boomers. Yes for most us we hit the mid-life crises and had to do something exciting, “buying a motorcycle”, which was the case in my crowd. Next came our motorcycle jackets, leather chaps or pants, awesome eye protection (whether it be goggles or sunglasses), the stylish motorcycle boots and of course the doo-rags and helmets. We were ready!

The feeling and sound of your bike going down the road. The openness of the wind and the magnificent scenery. It sad to think you waited this long to enjoy this feeling. So when I see the next generation drive down the road, I envy them because they had an early start. They know all ready the open road feeling. It took us a mid-life crisis to come along. But it’s over now, so let’s all gear up and enjoy the open road. Be SAFE!

Ready To Ride

Nothing is more enjoyable than riding your motorcycle.  You know your bike is mechanically sound and your saddlebags are packed. Your body is protected with your favorite leather biker jacket, leather pants, motorcycle boots, eye protection and helmet.  While your all geared up, remember your mind has to be in gear also!  Let the road take over, forget about work, and all the little worries racing around in the back of your mind. Get into the non-drift mode. Relax, enjoy the feel of your bike, the sound of your motor, and the tranquility of the open rode. Let's do what we love to do, ride! "Just make sure you are ready to ride and all geared up by visiting our website for all your needs http://hammerdownbiker.com" Ride Hard! Ride Safe!