HAULBIKES BLOG
Motorcycle Rallies: 10 Tips for First-Timers
Is this the year you’re finally going? Have you heard all the stories, enjoyed all the photos, researched and planned how to make your trip to Daytona, Arizona Bike Week or Sturgis as much fun as possible? Any big bike rally has so much going on it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Here are…
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Warm Weather Destinations for Bikers
If you’re spending this winter regretting not booking a trip somewhere warm (like we are), you may have vowed “never again” and started looking at trips for 2015. So we’ll help you out and get some recommendations on some of the best places to feel the wind in your hair if your bike’s in cold…
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Avoiding Motorcycle Shipping Scams
Each month we receive calls or emails from consumers who have fallen prey to an online motorcycle shipping scam. Scammers are more sophisticated than ever, and they frequently use trusted names like ours as a part of the bait to lure in unsuspecting victims. One recent scammer came to our attention by using “haul bikes”…
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Buying ATVs: Protect Yourself When Buying a Used Quad!
If you’re into ATV riding, then there’s nothing more exciting than scouring the Internet and trade magazines on a hunt to buy used ATVs and find just the right quad for that prized spot you’ve got marked out in your garage. Or if you’ve already got your own, then of course you’ve just got to…
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Buying a Motorcycle Online – Don’t Get Burned
If you’ve ever considered buying a bike online, you may have wondered how you could take advantage of a great out-of-state bargain without getting scammed in the process. There are plenty of horror stories out there, but with a little planning and common sense, you may just find yourself in possession of the bike of…
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ATV Shipping for Your Vacation
Not quite sure which trail to hit for your ATV vacations? Wisconsin boasts some of the most beautiful trails that your 3- and 4-wheel machine will roll over – with hills, forest and grassland in abundance. Add to your getaway package the state’s bountiful lakes and you’ll soon be skimming over just the right amount of…
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Biker Friendly Lodging
The open road calls. Why not extend that ride a day or two by bunking up at a place that’s just the right fit for motorcyclists. Spend the day touring some of the most scenic parts of the country, and then rest yourself and your two-wheeled companion somewhere that has the motorcyclist in mind. These…
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Road Food – BBQ
Miles from home, miles of good road under your wheels. Thoughts turn from the scenery to …FOOD. What’s the favorite destination? According to our highly scientific* Facebook poll, BBQ wins the day. Burgers came in a close second. One of our commenters specified that the BBQ MUST be local to the area (we agree!) SO,…
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Biker Friendly Eateries
So, you’re out enjoying a motorcycle ride, and hunger strikes! Here at HAULBIKES, we asked around, did some research (while getting hungry in the process), and even had the pleasure of visiting a few of these places. Hey, our drivers get to see a good share of this fine country. The result is a list…
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Let the Motorcycle Games Begin
At motorcycle rallies, the fun doesn’t end when the day’s ride is done. If you’re getting together with your local club or attend one of the big national rallies, here are a few motorcycle games you might see. 1. Treasure Hunts. Often done in conjunction with a local Chamber of Commerce, treasure hunts send bikers all…
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