Motorcycle gear

For a lot of riders, part of the fun of motorcycling is taking care of your bike. For three-season riders, winter is the perfect time to get to work in the garage and take care of any maintenance that might need to be done. But the work goes a lot easier if you’re able to see. We shine a light on workshop illumination.

It’s a topic of discussion among many motorcycle riders—which is better, air or nitrogen? We take a look at what the difference is and how it may benefit your bike.

While there are a number of things you should do before putting away your motorcycle for winter, one area you don’t want to forget is your fuel system. Improperly prepared gas in the tank can cause problems in the spring. We explain how to avoid that issue with fuel stabilizers.

As thoughts turn to getting out on the road for a new riding season, you should also give some thoughts to your gear. This is the perfect time to take a look at what you wear to make sure it’s ready to protect you. We have some tips.

Is that scratch on your lens cover driving you nuts? We might have some help. We put some Novus plastic polish to the test, and we have photos that show the results. It’s time to get those scratches taken care of.

You know you can manage your Dairyland Cycle policy anytime and anywhere with the new mobile app. How do you use it—make payments, receive alerts? Let us know your experience with the app.

For those riding in winter, it’s nice to have some electric riding gear to keep you warm. But you need to be safe when using such equipment. We offer some tips in keeping you warm and your bike operating smoothly during winter.

What’s the best thing you can do when heading out on a cold-weather motorcycle ride? The answer is layering. But that doesn’t mean wearing so much clothing you look like a snowman on the bike.

You can now manage your Dairyland Cycle policy anytime and anywhere with the new mobile app. Pay instantly, receive alerts, and more—all at your fingertips.

We’re helping you with the gift ideas for the motorcycle rider in your life. Get some ideas from our money-is-no-object list to gifts that keep on giving and selections from the heart.

In an always-connected, GPS-driven world, one must wonder whether paper maps soon will become relics from a bygone era. Perhaps not, so long as riders like you continue to cherish roads less traveled. While digital nav gets you from point A to B, paper maps help you find twisty back roads that bring joy to your rides.

You can use a helmet for as long as it’s not in a crash, right? Not so. Manufacturers say that even an unused, in-the-box helmet ought not be considered safe after five years. Learn why. And learn the four areas to inspect on your helmet, and what to look for that signals it’s time to replace it.