Caleb McInturff

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Review: Shoei Neotec II Helmet

Unfortunately, I recently totaled a helmet and needed a new one. After my search, I landed on the Shoei Neotec II, and I’m happy—not for needing a new helmet, but for choosing the Shoei! The Neotec II is comfortable, quiet, and versatile. Its feel and fit were great

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Is Premium Fuel Really Better for Motorcycles?

When it comes to feeding your motorcycle, the choice between regular and premium gasoline often raises questions about cost, performance, and long-term engine health. Is premium fuel always the right choice, or are there situations where regular fuel is more appropriate? Let’s dive into your fuel tank and find

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Review: 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide

A New Motorcycle on an Old Road I don’t often fall in love with a motorcycle right when I swing my leg over it—especially, to be frank, if that motorcycle is a Harley-Davidson. Yet, the 2024 Road Glide and I clicked right away. It was like when you

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Understanding Motorcycle Engine Sizes and Power Dynamics

When considering a motorcycle’s performance, many riders focus on engine size, often expressed in cubic centimeters (cc). Engine displacement is certainly an important factor, but it alone does not directly determine how much power a motorcycle produces.  In this article, I will explore the nuances of engine displacement, power

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A Complete Guide to Motorcycle Cooling System Inspection & Maintenance

Many modern motorcycles utilize a liquid cooling system. These systems pump a water-based coolant through jackets in the cylinders, heads, and radiator to keep the engine at the ideal operating temperature.  Like everything else on your bike, though, this system requires regular maintenance. I’ll walk you through the basic

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Motorcycle Oil Demystified

Every motorcyclist knows an engine needs oil to function correctly. But not everyone is aware of the nearly bottomless rabbit hole that is the infamous “oil discussion.”  Case in point, certain internet forums will delete all posts on this topic since the discussions often get so out of hand, quickly

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Motorcycle Tire Construction: Know How Your Rubbers are Made

Whether you like off-road riding, cruising the Pacific Coast Hwy on a slammed bagger, or racing on road tracks, you need tires. But not all tires are made equal for all types of riding. Picking the correct tire requires you to answer many questions before you pull the trigger. Where

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6 Spooky Motorcycle Noises You Shouldn’t Ignore

Motorcycles are complex machines that require regular maintenance to continue operating properly. Over time, component wear can lead to various noises, each hinting at a specific issue. To many riders, these spooky noises may sound like the makings of a horror film. No need to be scared, understanding these sounds

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Motorcycle Drive Systems Explained

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Should You Warm Up Your Bike Before Riding?

Many of us are in the habit of irritating our neighbors by warming up our engines before we leave for a ride. Much like an athlete warming up before competition, it only makes sense that our engines require the same treatment. Allowing the engine components to heat up and oil

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Don't Overlook Basic Motorcycle Maintenance

Unfortunately, you can’t just hop on your bike and ride without performing proper maintenance and checks. If you do, you shouldn’t. Pilots check their aircraft before takeoff to mitigate any chance of an unscheduled landing. Motorcycle pilots should be no less diligent. A catastrophic failure on a motorcycle

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Riding Gear Care

So many of us spend time and money cleaning and maintaining our motorcycles. But what about the protective armor that keeps you safe while astride your steel steed? Your riding gear is something you hope you never need. It’s easy to ignore gear maintenance, especially if you’ve never

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New vs. Used Motorcycles

There are a ton of things to consider when buying a motorcycle. The list is long and you have to ask yourself all kinds of questions. What sort of riding do you want to do?  What size engine do you need? What seat height is too tall? What’s your

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How Much CAN Can a CAN Bus CAN?

It seems everything has become increasingly computerized in the past decade or so. We have everything from network-connected refrigerators to pet feeders you can monitor from across the globe and cars that drive themselves (until they don’t). Naturally, our motorcycles have followed suit. Gone are the days of cleaning

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Keep Your Bolts Bolted

It’s truly a marvel that the clockwork cacophony of motorcycle parts—all designed, manufactured, and arranged so precisely—hold together and continue to function for thousands and thousands of miles. However, something as simple as one bolt coming loose can absolutely wreck your engine or other critical system on

Motorcycle Review

Review: 2023 Honda Gold Wing

The Gold Wing. A machine that Honda has been meticulously refining since 1974. Over those 49 years, it has matured into something very different from the original, but from the beginning, it quickly became the gold standard for touring motorcycles. From drum brakes to supercomputers, the Gold Wing has stood

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Review: Haven Tents

For years, my wife has loved hammock camping, and she suggests using hammocks on nearly every trip we go on. However, we almost always end up packing the tent because I have difficulty getting a good night’s sleep in a hammock. No matter how much I adjust and fiddle,

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Getting High in Colorado

Riding in central Colorado is a treat, no matter the time of year, but doing it in the fall is something everyone should experience. The aspen trees are bunched in groves varying in thickness all over the mountains and they begin to explode into a wildfire of color in mid-September.

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KTM SM-T: A New Generation of Touring Travel

In 2009, eager to stuff their LC8 V-twin into more motorcycles, KTM gave us the 990 Supermoto Travel or SM-T. It was more supermoto than traveler, but the upright riding position and perfect ergos meant you could absolutely crush the miles connecting twisty roads. The SM-T didn’t quite fit

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Fall in Appalachia: Abundant Turns and Autumn Tones

October is probably my favorite month in general, and it’s definitely my favorite time to ride a motorcycle. As such, Marisa and I were excited to get on the road and had turned in early the previous night. To our dismay, we woke to drizzling rain. Fortunately the temperature

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Review: DJI Pocket 2 Camera

Nearly every day, there is a new gadget hitting the market that makes capturing memories easier. Cameras have gotten smaller, cheaper, and so, so much better over the years. Today, most of us are carrying several professional-grade cameras on our smartphones. Small Yet Mighty Enter the DJI Pocket 2 [https:

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Racing Thoroughbreds From Tennessee to Kentucky

We are lucky, living in the Nashville area, to have so much spectacular riding within a few hours of our house. Regardless of the type of bike we may be on, there are options to suit. While usually finding ourselves on dual-sport styled bikes capable of off-pavement exploration, we also

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Exploring the Vermont Countryside: Local Favorites and Covered Bridges

We had been riding for several days and had been fortunate with the weather. It’d been absolutely gorgeous, and clear days and perfect temperatures had welcomed us to the Northeast. But this particular morning, that warm welcome came to an abrupt end. We woke to find the mercury in

Helmets

Product Review: HJC RPHA 11 Pro

The first thing I noticed about the RPHA 11 Pro was how light it is. It weighs significantly less than helmets in the same price bracket, as well as helmets that cost over $200 more. HJC offers three shell sizes, but in each size the RPHA 11 weighs in at