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f you have a chain-drive street bike and want to change your gearing, here are a few things to consider.
For better low-speed acceleration, fit a smaller countershaft sprocket or a larger sprocket on the rear wheel. Want to increase fuel mileage and decrease engine wear on long highway runs? Just reverse that advice.

One of the most memorable Superbikes to ever take part in AMA road races has to be the Harley-Davidson VR1000, which the company unleashed on the high banks of Daytona in 1994. It’s memorable, not just for its unique paint job and new engine, but also for the racers who

It’s pretty exciting getting a new bike, whether it’s a brand-spankin’ new machine from a dealership or a used bike from a private party. But there are a few steps you should take before you ride away after handing over your cash. First, make sure you know where all the

Whether you ride street or dirt, the AMA website is worth taking some time to explore. In it, you’ll find useful information ranging from the dates and locations of the latest riding events to how to take advantage of money-saving discounts to how to get involved to protect your riding

For those in the market for an adventure tourer, Honda’s 2020 Africa Twin is worth a look with its bigger engine and more advanced electronics compared to last year’s model. The engine has been bumped up from 998cc to 1084cc for more power and torque. Honda says the new electronics

One of the great places for riders to go to test their skills is The Badlands Off-Road Park near Attica, Ind. Privately owned, the Badlands consists of more than 800 acres of sand dunes, pea gravel hills, mud, off-camber woods trails and more for experienced, casual and beginning riders, including

If you want the latest scoop on off-highway riding on electric motorcycles in the United States or are looking for some scenic roads to ride through Arkansas, then the May 2020 issue of American Motorcyclist magazine has you covered. The magazine is chock full of other information, including the winners

Now’s your chance to try to win a 1973 BMW R75/5 sidecar rig while supporting the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame at the same time. Each year, the Hall of Fame raffles off a bike to raise money for the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports

The Gypsum City Off-Highway Vehicle Park in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is an 800-acre park with 60 miles of trails. The park is constantly expanding and one day may encompass 1,500 acres. Built on former mining land, the park came about in a cooperative effort by government agencies and officials, state

Heading into summer, you may be thinking to yourself that now might be a good time to buy a bike, new or used. We’re here to help you find a little commuter machine or the bike of your dreams the easy way. With modern technology, you can use the internet

For 2020, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company is offering a new Fat Boy 30th anniversary model that features dark finishes, bronze highlights and a blacked-out Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine. Only 2,500 will be made. Each will feature a serial number number plate on the fuel tank console. Introduced in 1990, the Fat

The Bonhams auction house and the Harley-Davidson Motor Company have joined forces to sell a one-of-a-kind LiveWire electric motorcycle to raise money for the United Way Worldwide COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund. The online auction takes place until 4 p.m. ET on May 26. Bonhams is waving its auction

Are the soles of your favorite motocross boots warn out? Can’t afford a new pair of boots right now? AMA partner MX Boot Resole & Repair offers a low-cost alternative that will get you back on the track or trails in no time. The Southern California company can resole or

Imagine 2,000 acres of riding nirvana in Missouri with more than 50 miles of trails. Welcome to the St. Joe State Park near Park Hills in southeastern Missouri. St. Joe State Park offers some unique riding opportunities. Wooded trails twist and turn and wind their way up and down hills

Miguel Duhamel was a dominant AMA roadracer in the 1990s and early 2000s, and was a true iron man of the sport. Here are a dozen interesting facts about Duhamel, who was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2016. Duhamel is Canadian, born in Lasalle, Quebec, in

The Haystack Mountain OHV Area, just off U.S. 70 22 miles northeast of Roswell, N.M., features 1,920 acres of trails to ride. Enthusiasts can find the proper terrain for their skill levels, from rock to sandy washes to deep gullies with difficult hill climbs. The Haystack Mountain OHV Area is

An initiative called the AARE Generous Giving Program is in a position to help the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame through donations. How? The American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, the 501c3 nonprofit established by the AMA to raise money for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, is a participating charity in