Recommended Links

Last updated: 11-Nov-2009

I get lots of requests for me to link to other sites, and a lot of them aren't even motorcycle-related. Normally, I just ignore the requests as I figure there are plenty of other sites that do that sort of thing. [see Ronnie Cramer's link below]

Here are some of the more interesting and useful ones, which I think are potentially worth your time to check out. If you're not out riding instead, that is...

• Adventure Rider — a very popular online forum with lots of action. Great stories and photos of long motorcycle trips, bike-specific stuff, vendor forums, etc.

• Air-Tech Streamlining — Air-Tech is the world's largest manufacturer of exotic motorcycle bodywork, fairing, tanks, fenders and seats. They have over 4800 molds (and counting) and all bodywork is produced in-house from aircraft fiberglass and carbon composites. All my racer friends use Air-Tech.

• Beach Motorcycle Adventures — Motorcycle tours of Europe and New Zealand, focusing on a few superb destinations -- new tours come slowly to the Beachs, because like fine wine, experiences can't be rushed.

• BestBikingRoads.com — Great motorcycle roads in Europe, the UK, NZ, etc.

• BikerStuff.ca — A Website selling specialty items for Harley enthusiasts, run by a close friend of mine in Canada.

• BikeSafer.com — A Website which collects and organizes a lot of Web stuff about bike safety into a fairly coherent structure.

• crash.net — a huge, frequently updated, Website with news of all kinds of motorcycle racing (cars too).

• Directory Motorcycle — A directory of motorcycle related sites and businesses, organized by category.

• Duke Video USA — "The" place to find M/C videos: TT, MotoGP, Superbikes, Classics, Custom, Motocross, racing history.

• EasyMoto — A very nicely organized directory of motorcycle-oriented Websites.

• Horizons Unlimited — a Website devoted to motorcycle touring. An excellent source of valuable information for the world traveler.

• Ironbutt Association — the definitive site for amateur and competitive long-distance motorcycle riding.

• Motorcycles of the 20th Century — A collection of more then 700 High Quality Motorcycle pictures in 1024x768 full-color format.

• Motorcycle Roads Northwest — Motorcycle roads in the Pacific Northwest of the USA.

• Motorcycle Superstore — Shop online for motorcycle gear, apparel, parts and accessories.

• onroad — A German language Website focusing on motorcycles and motorcycling.

• Open Road Journey — a site to help motorcyclists find great roads and routes to ride throughout the world.

• Oregon Motorcyclist — Motorcycle information and opportunities in the State of Oregon, USA.

• pashnit.com — a great site for discovering excellent motorcycling roads in the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia. Over 300 rides listed, with photos and maps. A personal favorite site of mine.

• Racing Underground — Where to go for BitTorrents of races not broadcast where you live, all kinds of motorcycle races as well as other stuff (F1, WRC, etc.)

• ROADMC — World-class motorcycle roads in Europe and Norway on video on-bike, The complete list on European and Norwegian reactions to speeding. Advice on equipment, books, maps, and MC video technology.

• Synchro Safaris — Small group sustainable tourism of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda on motorcycles.

• Warm & Safe Heated Gear — The best heated gear (jacket liners, gloves, controllers) for motorcyclists, bar none!

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Links that other folks want listed at micapeak.com

...but which I don't necessarily recommend one way or the other. I'm just being cooperative and helpful to these sites which appear to be germane to the motorcycling public. If nothing else, listing them here may get them a little more Web traffic.

• 650Rider.com — A site devoted to the Yamaha XS650, with photos, links, blogs, and online forum and search.

• Cycle Chaos — An interesting attempt at a motorcycle oriented Wiki, presently focused on the Big 4 Japanese brands.

• Harley Davidson Classifieds — Harley classified Ads to buy sell or trade everything Harley Davidson including, custom parts, accessories, motorcycles or browse personals find local HD dealerships and more.

• Only Leather Jackets — Motorcycle jackets, real to fashion to dress.

• Primal Leathers — premium motorcycle leathers and apparel including motorcycle jackets, leather chaps, vests, gloves, helmets, and accessories.

• Scotti Knights Motorcycle Clothing and Accessories — Gloves, Boots and Jackets; Specialists for Frank Thomas, Suomy, Caberg, Arashi, Bikezone and Kidzone products. New rider and Advanced Motorcycle Tuition.

• Spoiled Biker, Inc. — Catering to the Long Distance rider.

• The Muttz Nutz — A small British Company specializing in the manufacture of quality custom motorcycle components for the UK and international market.