An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your…

At least once a year you should check your helmet to make sure everything is right and correct.  As April is Motorcycle Helmet Safety month, now is a good time to do those checks. What are the things you need to check?  Here are the minimum item you should check: Is the shell in one piece?…

Even though Rough Crafts frontman Winston Yeh is happy to build custom bikes that fall outside of his purview, his bread and butter are sleek and bold Harley-Davidsons swathed in black. He does it so well, that most customers request ‘a Rough Crafts-style Harley’ and leave it at that. That was almost the story with…

One of the oddest news reports in recent memory was the announcement that Ducati, a brand synonymous with lusty Italian sportbikes, was planning to enter the world of motocross. A race-ready prototype of their contender broke cover soon after, before being fielded in a handful of events throughout the course of last year. Now the…

“Starting Over” by Chris Stapleton. Chris Stapleton seems to be quite popular, but I wasn’t familiar with his music until I stumbled upon this absolute gem of a song. It perfectly captures the feeling of needing a fresh start — whether geographically, relationally, or professionally — and the bittersweet feelings that come with having to…

There’s a misconception that classic menswear forces you to choose between looking good and feeling good. But that’s far from the truth. You can absolutely look sharp and feel great if you focus on a few essentials. Let’s explore how to strike that perfect balance between style and ease. Table of ContentsExpandCollapse Don’t Assume Only…

“I’m back with a vengeance. It’s long overdue for people who’ve been in this scene for decades to speak up about what’s happening within the lifestyle. This was one of the reasons I wrote Power & Betrayal, the second book in the series The Betrayal Chronicles: True Story Motorcycle Club Underworld, dedicated to revealing the…

“I’m back with a vengeance. It’s long overdue for people who’ve been in this scene for decades to speak up about what’s happening within the lifestyle. This was one of the reasons I wrote Power & Betrayal, the second book in the series The Betrayal Chronicles: True Story Motorcycle Club Underworld, dedicated to revealing the…

Richard Pollock has been building motorcycles since before Bike EXIF existed. With such a tenure comes a measure of consistency; the man behind the Mule Motorcycles moniker never disappoints. Although Mule is best known for his impeccable Harley flat trackers, he does just as well with other marques too. His latest project is a 2005…