Show Your Spark Plugs Some Love
November 1, 2013
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For many riders, spark plugs are just those things that you screw into the cylinder head and forget about. While I’m sure that we’re all
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Ryan is one of the lucky ones who gets to combine their passion with work. He has enjoyed powersports his whole life and now gets to write about it. Ryan has been around the industry since being a teenager, having worked in the Dennis Kirk store and warehouse while going to school. This has given him hands-on experience with the product DK carries and one-on-one relationships with customers.
He continues to enjoy learning and sharing about powersports with others in his role as a Web Content Analyst and writer for Dennis Kirk, a role he's been in since 2015. You'll find articles written by Ryan that range from product overviews, how-tos, tech tips, lifestyle articles, and more.
When he's not writing about powersports, Ryan is often enjoying them himself. It doesn't matter if the machine has four wheels, two wheels, or a track, he finds enjoyment in it all.
He continues to enjoy learning and sharing about powersports with others in his role as a Web Content Analyst and writer for Dennis Kirk, a role he's been in since 2015. You'll find articles written by Ryan that range from product overviews, how-tos, tech tips, lifestyle articles, and more.
When he's not writing about powersports, Ryan is often enjoying them himself. It doesn't matter if the machine has four wheels, two wheels, or a track, he finds enjoyment in it all.
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Raising The Bar (And Lowering It) On Your Snowmobile
October 30, 2013
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Adjustable Handlebar Risers Give You More Control Snowmobile manufacturers are releasing sleds that need very little work done to make them the best they can
Kuryakyn Releases Bahn Line for Victory
October 28, 2013
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One of the knocks that Victory motorcycles gets is that there is a limited production of aftermarket parts and accessories made for them. Because Victory
Make Your Snowmobile Trailer More Functional
October 24, 2013
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Right now is the perfect time for snow lovers to be getting your sled ready for the winter, but there is one thing that often
Understanding and Countering the Effects of Ethanol
October 22, 2013
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We have all heard the horror stories about ethanol in gasoline destroying small engines and powersports engines, including snowmobiles. Most of these stories are true
Vintage Style Wins The Yamaha Bolt Custom Build Off
October 18, 2013
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To promote the release of Yamaha’s newest addition to their motorcycle lineup, stock Yamaha Bolts were sent to some of the best bike designers and
Introducing the “Ride On, Write On Blog Contest”
October 17, 2013
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Calling all bloggers. With all of the great content that you put out, we never get bored in the ever changing world of powersports. Reading
How to Clean Your Leather Motorcycle Jackets
October 16, 2013
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Sure, all the dried dirt and crusty bugs on your leather motorcycle jacket make you look like a bad ass from Mad Max, but it’s
Safer Motorcycle Jackets
October 14, 2013
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For seasoned motorcycle riders, the old adage rings true, “it’s not if you go down, it’s when you go down.” It’s because of this fact
Would You Ride Naked
October 11, 2013
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No we’re not talking about the rider being naked. That could lead to some unfortunate road rash or sunburn at the least. We’re talking about
Stories Of Bike
October 9, 2013
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Everyone has their own story to tell about their riding history. Whether we’re consciously aware of it or not, we all have had different influences
Introducing Big Gun Exhaust
October 8, 2013
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We always get excited when we add a new brand to our lineup at Dennis Kirk, especially when that product is proven to enhance your
Snowmobiles to the Rescue
October 7, 2013
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Snowmobilers Were Recruited to Save Stranded Motorists For all you snow lovers, the news of the record snow storm that stretched across parts of the
Don’t Let the Fall Rain Stop Your Riding
October 3, 2013
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Get the Proper Motorcycle Rain Gear to Ride Comfortably It’s almost the weekend and you’re getting pumped for that fall ride you have had planned
Revel in Your Rigging Skills
October 1, 2013
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If you wrench long enough, you start to get some wild ideas. There are some amazing innovations and then there are the ones that go
LiveMap is the Future of Motorcycle Navigation
September 30, 2013
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Navigation on a motorcycle trip can sometimes be a hassle and it almost seems easier to just get lost. If you’re going old school with
The Distinguished Gentleman 2013
September 27, 2013
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Be Dapper on a Motorcycle for a Good Cause When most people think of motorcycle rides, they think of hoards of leather and the traditional
How to Measure Motorcycle Cables
September 25, 2013
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Changing out the handlebars on your motorcycle can be a great way to customize the bike to your liking. While some may think that it
Combine Passions to Keep the Ride Alive
September 20, 2013
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This video shows just how innovative people can be when they decide to follow their passions. More often than not, when you think of using
Get Your ATV Ready for Winter Now
September 18, 2013
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Take Advantage of These Tips to Ride Your ATV All Winter Like it or not, winter weather will be here in a few months. There
Twin Ports Vintage Fest
September 17, 2013
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Haydays has come and gone, but for some, those grass drags and swap meet are not what they look forward to every year. For those
Top 3 Reasons You Should Wear a Motorcycle Helmet
September 13, 2013
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About a month ago, we wrote about whether or not motorcyclists should wear motorcycle helmets or not. This topic got some chatter so we decided
Arctiva: Ride Like a Pro
September 12, 2013
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Get a Pro Setup with Arctiva Comp 8 Apparel We love Snocross and the daring pros that compete in it. We idolize the riders for
Layer Up with Klim Gear
September 11, 2013
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Use the Klim Layering System to Stay Warm & Active For many outdoor enthusiasts, the layering system of clothing is most practical and has been
Black Out Your Bike with Kuryakyn
September 9, 2013
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Kuryakyn Isn’t Just Chrome We all know Kuryakyn for their abundance of chrome accessories. The first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions their