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April 24, 2026

Spring Deer and Rusty Riders: The Hazard Nobody Warns You About.

A quick note before we get into it. I know this post runs long. I have lost too many friends on bikes, and I have watched too many good riders get caught off guard by a deer. If anything in here ke...

September 19, 2025

Create a Motorcycle Run Flyer That Attracts More Riders

Every great motorcycle run starts with a roar—but first, riders need to know when and where to roll in. That’s where your event flyer comes in. Done right, it’s not just paper—it’s the engine that...

October 16, 2024

Why Do Motorcycle Riders Wave with Two Fingers Down?

If you're a motorcyclist, you've likely experienced that unique, almost sacred moment when you pass another rider on the road, and they give you "the wave." It's not just any wave—it's often two fi...

June 22, 2024

The History of the Harley-Davidson Road King: A Legacy on Two Wheels

I ride a 2017 Road King with a 131 crate motor and too much chrome, but I like it. it's my dream bike. In fact, My Wife and 2 sons both have Road Kings also. When it comes to iconic motorcycles, fe...

June 18, 2024

The Patches You Might Not Want on Your Vest: A Rider's Guide

I want to make a movie someday that involves the mistakes of a new rider's club that ignored or didn't know the rules of starting a club and the conflicts that arise. I've started the script and ha...

June 18, 2024

The Heart and Soul of Motorcycle Culture: A Journey Through History and Community

Motorcycle culture is a rich tapestry woven with threads of adventure, rebellion, camaraderie, and freedom. From its early days to the modern era, the world of motorcycles has evolved significantly...

May 31, 2024

The Importance of Annual Motorcycle Checkups and Maintenance

We took our bikes in to get their checkups at the beginning of the year. Some of my family rode more than others last year, some didn't even need an oil change yet and grumbled about getting it don...

May 10, 2024

Breaking in new tires on your motorcycle

Today my son was moving my motorcycle into the garage with her brand new tires and the ground was a little wet. The back tire kicked out on him a little bit when he came around the corner because t...

March 7, 2024

What to Look for in a Motorcycle Helmet

Most states have laws that require the use of a helmet while riding a motorcycle, with very few states having no such regulations on the books. This means that, chances are, you’ll need to have a h...

March 25, 2023

Updating Your Cardo Packtalk Firmware Made Easy

Amongst my friends, I'm the PackTalk pusher. I'm always trying to get my friends to get one so when we ride, we can talk. I also end up upgrading them for a lot of my friends when they stop over to...

June 17, 2022

Riding your Motorcycle with a Group: How to Do It Safely

Group rides are a great time—not only are you doing something you love, you’re doing it with a group of equally passionate, like-minded peers and friends. With this in mind, it’s crucial that you f...

June 13, 2022

Motorcycle Riding in Summer: How to Ride Cool in Hot Weather

There’s nothing quite like a ride in the summer, the warm sun balancing out the breeze of the open road. Of course, that isn’t to say that you don’t need to be mindful of just how warm that sun is,...

May 19, 2022

6 Tips to Avoid Pain, Cramps, And Aches While Riding Your Motorcycle

Getting out on the open road is an exhilarating experience… until you start feeling the miles as they go by. In order to keep these aches and pains from ruining your experience as a rider, we wante...

May 18, 2022

Understanding New York’s Flawed SLEEP Act

On October 29, 2021, the New York State Stop Loud and Excessive Exhaust Pollution Act (or SLEEP Act) was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. Let’s go over what this law establishes, and why—e...

May 11, 2022

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, But These Tips Always Apply

Safety should be, above everything else, a rider’s first priority. While this month is officially the month to be especially aware of rider safety while out on the road, we wanted to review a few t...

May 6, 2022

A Few Quick Tips for a Safer Ride

Riding is only fun if everyone gets home safely, so I wanted to very briefly share a few essential tips to help keep everyone safe.

April 29, 2022

5 Safety Tips for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is here, and hopefully (but who knows with the weather here for those of us in Upstate New York) spring is in full swing—and with it, the weather should be consistently good enough for some rid...

March 14, 2022

The Essential Pre-Ride Checklist

It should come as no surprise that safety is a huge priority for our organization. After all, as fun as it is to get out there and ride, it can quickly become hazardous to you and those around you...

July 25, 2019

Top 10 Motorcycle Songs on WALR 25.9 + 5 bonus tracks

Boy, these were hard to choose. There are really so many good songs, not all the songs on this list are my speed but they are cute or iconic. Something for everyone!

July 14, 2019

What is a "Dry Run" Motorcycle Ride?

DryRuns and DryRuns.org is not a part of the American Legion Riders. DryRuns.org is a separate initiative built to help all motorcycle organizations, promote responsible riding to save lives worldw...

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