HAULBIKES BLOG
The 10 Best Motorcycle Movies
For those few days you’re not riding, why not indulge in some of the best motorcycle movies ever made? Have you seen them all? Here’s the top 10, according to our Facebook fans: 10. Mad Max. (1979) An Australian dystopic action film, starring the not-yet-famous Mel Gibson. Motorcycle gangs have taken over, so Mad Max is…
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Shipping a Vintage Motorcycle Bought at Auction
Wondering how to get shipping a vintage motorcycle bought at auction? If you’re into older motorcycles, then there’s nothing more entertaining than scouring the rows of bikes on a quest to find the best of the best at Mecum Auctions’ Vintage Motorcycle Auction. From perfect-looking John Player Nortons to vintage Triumph SpeedTwins to Royal Enfield…
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Ride into the New Year with these Top 10 Resolutions
Here’s a countdown of the Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for the biker. This year I promise to … 10. Ride more. I think we all make this resolution every year, but this time I’m going to stick to it. I’m planning to ride to work, take off more vacation time or maybe pull out the bike…
Read More...Prevent Motorcycle Theft
No one stolen your bike yet? Well don’t get to comfortable in the saddle because that doesn’t mean that it can’t happen! According to Sportrider.com, “an excess of 26,000 motorcycles are stolen every year in America” – and your prized ride could be next. There are ways to lower the odds of your motorcycle being…
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ATV Trailers
Owning or renting an ATV trailer comes in handy when you and a few buddies are making plans for your next off road ride and want to take multiple ATVs along. Since they come in varying sizes and shapes, what size you buy or rent really depends on the number of ATVs that you need…
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4 Tips for Fall Motorcycle Riding
Shorter days, longer shadows, cooler temperatures…..it’s autumn. Fall offers some great reasons to get out and ride: It’s a great time to check out the scenery – Fall provides an amazing palette with the turning leaves. Some of the best roads to ride are often in areas where there are a lot of hills and trees…
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Donating your Old Motorcycle to Charity
If Santa left you a shiny new bike under the tree this year, or if you’re taking advantage of some of the great sales going on right now, you may want to think about the benefits of donating your old motorcycle to charity. Benefits of donating your cycle: Your donation can be tax deductible if…
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Top 8 Motorcycle Vacation Destinations
Many motorcycle enthusiasts will head out of state for their summer vacation, and many with their prized bikes in tow. Looking for a unique rally excursion this summer? Look no further. Here are a few tips on 10 motorcycle vacation destinations this summer. Milwaukee. What could be a more memorable vacation for a motorcycle enthusiast than…
Read More...Motorcycles and Music Festivals
What better way to enjoy some beautiful weather and time with friends than planning a trip to a music festival. Here are a few in places surrounded with natural beauty, where getting there is half the fun. Shipping your motorcycle to a music festival gives you more time to enjoy the band. Here are five great festival…
Read More...Motorcycle Journeys – Bucket List
We’re wrapping up riding season here in Milwaukee, which means only one thing: planning our next trip. So we started wondering about the most outrageous motorcycle trips we could possibly take and came up with a list of five, once-in-a-lifetime, completely outrageous adventures. A few of these are international, where we don’t ship motorcycles – but this…
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