AFX FX-55 Motorcycle Helmet Is All You Need
August 11, 2014
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Are you the guy with a garage full of toys? You’ve got everything from cruisers and commuters to dirt bikes and adventure tourers? If you’re
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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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Color Us Impressed: New Klim Motocross Gear
August 7, 2014
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Klim has never really been known for their bold use of colors. They tend to let the durability and performance capabilities of their gear do
New Thor Motocross Kits: ’15
August 5, 2014
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About this time every year, we are treated with the latest and greatest releases of Motocross gear. New lines get added, while others continue to
Saddlemen BR Bags Offer Unmatched Versatility
August 1, 2014
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Versatility can be a rider’s best friend. Motorcycles aren’t exactly known for their abundance of space, so a product that can be used in a
Why You Should Switch to a Shorai Lithium Battery
July 28, 2014
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Shorai Battery There has been a lot of hub bub about lithium batteries over the past few years. They are slowly replacing other forms of
Get Paid Back With a Mail-In Rebate on Your Favorite Dunlop or Metzeler Tires Now
July 16, 2014
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Are those tires of yours getting a little worn down? Maybe you’re just not happy with the skins that you have now. Whatever the case
Learn to Ride Two Up on Your Sport Bike
July 15, 2014
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Yes, that little pillion on the back of your sport bike can hold a passenger. Not everyone wants to pilot their own bike, but a
Build Your Own Custom Exhaust With Biltwell
July 11, 2014
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“Forget the fashion-show, don’t worry about internet know-it-alls and the self righteous, just build, ride and enjoy your motorcycle!” That’s straight from the Biltwell Manifesto.
Take To The Streets On Your Dirt Bike
July 9, 2014
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A lot of us riders have grown up riding dirt bikes and many still do as we get older. When the passion for riding is
RSD Leather Jackets Continue The New Heritage Styling
July 2, 2014
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Nostalgia is a powerful thing. It can make us want to go back to the way things once were, but so often we are let
The Best Keep Getting Better: Tech 10 Boots
June 27, 2014
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Sometimes the best just keep getting better. Such is the case with the Alpinestars Tech 10 boots. The Tech 10’s have been at the top
Tune Your Bike Every Time You Touch the Throttle with the PowrPro CVT
June 25, 2014
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Continuously Variable Tuning. That’s what the CVT stands for in the Cobra Fi2000 PowrPro CVT fuel management system. What is Continuously Variable Tuning, you ask? Well,
The Right Saddlebags For Your Style Of Bike
June 20, 2014
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A good pair of saddlebags can go a long ways on a motorcycle. Depending on what kind of trip you are packing for, you can
Harley Introduces LiveWire Electric Motorcycle
June 19, 2014
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Yes you read that correctly and no it’s not some big elaborate joke. Harley-Davidson’s “Project LiveWire” is the real deal as they throw their hat
Drop A Bomb On The Competition With The FMF Megabomb Header
June 16, 2014
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When the topic of dirt bike exhaust comes up, we often jump to talking about the muffler or silencer of the system. That’s the “sexy”
Come Check Out The Dennis Kirk Patriot Ride This Saturday
June 13, 2014
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Every year we get the opportunity to sponsor one of the greatest motorcycle events around. No it’s not Sturgis or Bike Week. It’s the Dennis
Is A Motorcycle Trailer The Way to Go For You?
June 11, 2014
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Many riders would argue that going on a motorcycle trip is all about stripping back to the bare necessities and getting away from all of
Coffee With Scorpion
June 9, 2014
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Roger Hendricks from Scorpion recently came by Dennis Kirk to show our staff all of the finer points of their new gear. A few of the
Dirt Bike Exhaust Packing 101
June 6, 2014
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It’s easy to forget about. It’s also easy to just plain ignore it, but you will be reminded by the effects of blown out exhaust
Check Out The Jensen HD1BT Plug-And-Play Stereo for Harleys
June 4, 2014
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Finally, Harley riders can update their outdated stock stereos without having to be an electrician. The HD1BT from Jensen is making it easy by being
Best Womens Motorcycle Jackets- ’14
May 30, 2014
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With the large selection, high quality materials and amazing fit, there has never been a better time for women who are looking for motorcycle jackets.
Best Motorcycle Backpacks
May 23, 2014
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Not everyone wants to strap a bunch of extra luggage like saddlebags and tank bags to their bike. And then there are others who want
Beware of Unsafe Motorcycle Helmets
May 21, 2014
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Recently, a batch of motorcycle helmets was seized in Peterborough, England because they were potentially lethal in the event of an impact. The original story
Coffee With Vance & Hines
May 20, 2014
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A couple of the guys from Dennis Kirk got a chance to sit down with Pat Lovro from Vance & Hines to talk about what’s
Tips for Riding Motorcycle at Night
May 16, 2014
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It can be the time when you experience the most solitude and relaxation on your bike, but riding motorcycle at night can also be the