10 Things Non-Riders Always Say to Bikers (And What We're Really Thinking)
Every biker has heard them. The same ten lines, delivered at gas stations, family dinners, and office break rooms, usually by someone who has never touched a clutch lever. The things non-riders say...
Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead: How Harley Engines Got Their Names
Here is the short answer: Harley engine names like Knucklehead, Panhead, and Shovelhead were never official factory names. Riders coined every one of them based on what the rocker covers looked lik...
First Time at Sturgis? 10 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid at the 2026 Rally
First time heading to Sturgis? Here is the short version: the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally runs August 7 to 16, 2026, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and the rookies who have a rough week almo...
How Do Bikers Get Their Road Names? The Unwritten Rules of Biker Nicknames
Here is the short answer: bikers do not pick their own road names. A road name is given to you by the people you ride with, usually after you do something memorable, stupid, heroic, or all three at...
Why Do Bikers Wear Leather? The Real Story Behind the Black Jacket
Why do bikers wear leather? Three reasons, and only one of them is looking cool. First, leather is one of the most abrasion resistant materials you can put between your skin and the pavement, which...
Gremlin Bells and Biker Superstitions: Why You Never Buy Your Own Bell
A gremlin bell, also called a guardian bell, is a small metal bell that riders hang from the lowest point of a motorcycle frame. According to biker legend, the ringing traps and drives off the road...