When you buy a motorcycle you look at that bike and probably think one of two things; 1. This bike is beautiful or 2. this bike will be great when I do x, y, and z.

For me, the time I spent researching what I wanted out of a motorcycle paid off when I found my bike at a shop. It was the exact paint and chrome I wanted. I was happy to keep it stock for a while then, once I had a few trips planned, I picked up some accessories.

I got a windshield, some saddle bags and put on crashbars. Still enjoying the look and feel of my ride, I kept it like that for another season. But, like most bike owners the time had come to make some modifications to better suit me.

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A company called Helmet Hair is targeting women motorcyclists by selling hair that sticks to your helmet to add “style” to your ride.

Are you f*cking kidding me?!?! Sure, they’d be funny if you’re doing a Halloween ride or something, but honestly…

Ok, I’m a New Englander and know that I should be used to the inconsistency of the weather in this region. But cut us some freaking slack already–it’s April now and it still feels like February! It’s supposed to be Spring. The temperature should be warming up, things that grow should start growing and my motorcycle should be bounced out of storage by now. [* sigh *]

I’ve seen plenty of people out and about on their bikes already, but I live in an area where parking is at a premium and because I’m a renter, not an owner, my motorcycle is still frustratingly still in storage. Plus, there’s still a fair amount of sand on the ground leftover from the latest snowstorms (and the forecast is for more snow this week, argh!).

I”m just itching to bust it out, make it nice and shiny and get it going for the season. Plus I have a few modifications I’d like to do, like lowering it two inches and possibly getting some new exhaust pipes…besides, I just got a new leather jacket that I’m dying to break in!

So you can install the Vibe-rider in the passenger seat, but I’m sure it can be added to the rider’s seat, too! Saddle up!