Michael Gerstenmayer is a fifth generation woodworker, running a one man business. He’s cabinetmaker and furniture restorer in the southwest of Germany, and most recently, he’s been applying his skill, trade, and art, to the world of motorcycles. bikerMetric: Hey ...
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If you’re reading bikerMetric, you’re probably a petrol-head. I get it, I am too. You might have even had gas spilled on yourself last night. I get it, I did too. You definitely love something about your internal combution engine: ...
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If you are a motorcycle enthusiast and love the thrill of travelling on a motorcycle, you would know that a lot goes into preparing for a long trip. From how to pack to when to eat, there are quite a ...
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Son Mai is a 28 year old from San Jose, California. He owns a small business that specializes in 360° Virtual Tours for real estate and small businesses. He got into custom motorcycles when he was 23 years old and has ...
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I went and had some patches sewn on my new cut this last Saturday. I made my pilgrimage to an old leather shop in San Jose that has been owned and operated by the same family for over 40 years. ...
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Our story could have started at the wooden gate of an old barn that has been sealed shut for years, and the race engine buried beneath the dust. But our story really ends before that, with the broken upper arm ...
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Rob at Bullit Custom Cycles brought this ’78 Honda CB550 custom to the 2016 Freedom Machine Show. It was done up for a Bullit customer who wanted it light, fast, and loud! The bike is minimalist starting with a de-tabbed, chopped rear section ...
Read More »how to stay warm riding in the cold for $5 or less
Well its another fall season upon us. The leaves are going to start turning color and the weather is going to let you know its going to get cold. As I was riding to work today and my hands started ...
Read More »to club, or not to club: that is the question
Since I got my metric cruiser. I have spent time riding with a couple buddies here and there. But restricted to family obligations and honey doo lists. The times to ride are small and I have been seeking more. Now ...
Read More »are motorcycles really more dangerous than cars?
Let’s face it. Every motorcycle owner has heard how dangerous motorcycles are. Euphemisms like ‘donor-cycle’ are abound. But you’ve always loved the powerful vibration under you, the roar of the engine, and the freedom of movement afforded you when you ...
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