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. ...
Read More »1930 sturmey archer little rascal | jtbrothers
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 ...
Read More »custom honda cb550 by bullit custom cycles
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 ...
Read More »our top 16 most sold items
In 2016, between bikerMetric and our brother site, YouMotorcycle, over 140 items were shipped to motorcyclists around the world. Only four items were returned this year, and those were handled by Amazon. Not bad! I’ve spent the last hour reviewing our sales, ...
Read More »pick the paint!
Got an email from Travis Bennington asking for bikerMetric’s help in picking the paint for the tank on his next build. Have a look! The bike is going to be a 1981 CB750. He’s going to base the tank art off ...
Read More »the phat kid story
I was once told a good story like a bike ride should have only three parts. A start, middle and an end. That’s hard when life is more than three parts. And a good ride has more than three parts. ...
Read More »wanna hear a joke?- “metric cruiser aftermarket parts”
As I write this I am left with a hurt no Harley, Indian or Victory owner has felt. It’s a pain of owning a brand new sweet metric cruiser. Knowing you made a wise purchase and saved some money. That ...
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