Celebrate The Fourth of July this year with WICKED STOCK!

 

As Promised WICKED STOCK kicked off The Fourth of July 2021 sale on June 28. We invite you to feel the freedom on this great day by enjoying the unmatched deals we have to offer on WICKED STOCK. Hurry! Don’t be left out asinventories are running out for select items on sale!

WICKED STOCK is a family owned company located in Windsor Mill, a quiet suburb of Baltimore, MD. We specialize in design, manufactureand sale of all types of motorcycle riding gear and accessories. Every product that we sell online or in our store is fully designed and manufactured by us. We do not outsource any part of the Product Development Lifecycle. This not only ensures the top-notch quality we have consistently provided to our customers over the years but also allows us to offer the best possible pricing in the highly competitive market of motorcycle clothing.

WICKED STOCK’S goal is to bring the best possible shopping experience to any enthusiast who visits us looking for motorcycle jackets, apparel, motorcycle gear, accessories & almost everything else that goes on your person or your motorcycle. We also manufacture a broad range of leather fashion apparel and accessories for men and women.

You will never have to pay any shipping on any product your order from us (if you are in 48 US states). We provide No Hassle returns and free exchanges in case a product does not fit, or you just need to return it.

WICKED STOCK Fourth of July Mega Sales event comes right around mid-year and allows us to offer even deeper discounts on close out and clearance items. Take massive discounts on all spring and summer riding gear to start your 2020 riding season with a blast. We will offer up to 70% discount on select Motorcycle Jackets, Motorcycle Rain Gear, Motorcycle Leather Vests, Pants and Gloves.

Every purchase of $19.99 or more qualifies for a free Biker Patch of your choice.And as always, all orders ship free within 48 US states.  So, get ready for the biggest sales event of the year!!

Celebrate The Fourth of July this year with WICKED STOCK!

 

WICKED STOCK, a Maryland based Motorcycle apparel company is announcing the start of The Fourth of July sale. This sale starts June 28 and will continue until July 06, 2021. WICKED STOCK plans to make this Fourth of July sale one of the biggest shopping event for all our customers. 

 

WICKED STOCK is a family owned company located in Windsor Mill, a quiet suburb of Baltimore, MD. We specialize in design, manufacture and sale of all types of motorcycle riding gear and accessories. Every product that we sell online or in our store is fully designed and manufactured by us. We do not outsource any part of the Product Development Lifecycle. This not only ensures the top-notch quality we have consistently provided to our customers over the years but also allows us to offer the best possible pricing in the highly competitive market of motorcycle clothing.

 

WICKED STOCK’S goal is to bring the best possible shopping experience to any enthusiast who visits us looking for motorcycle jackets, apparel, motorcycle gear, accessories & almost everything else that goes on your person or your motorcycle. We also manufacture a broad range of leather fashion apparel and accessories for men and women.

 

You will never have to pay any shipping on any product your order from us (if you are located in 48 US states). We provide No Hassle returns and free exchanges in case a product does not fit, or you just need to return it.

 

WICKED STOCK Fourth of July Mega Sales event comes right around mid-year and allows us to offer even deeper discounts on close out and clearance items. Take massive discounts on all spring and summer riding gear to start your 2021 riding season with a blast. We will offer up to 70% discount on select Motorcycle Jackets, Motorcycle Rain Gear, Motorcycle Leather Vests, Pants and Gloves.

 

Every purchase of $19.99 or more qualifies for a free Biker Patch of your choice.And as always, all orders ship free within 48 US states.  So, get ready for the biggest sales event of the year!!

Changing Motorcycle Tires: A DIY Guide

 




Get the Wheel Off

You are all ready for a good ride with friends and fellow riders. You safety check your ride to make sure it is roadworthy, the front tire is flat. You are in luck, the tube inside the tire is the problem, not the tire, and you will only have to get a new inner tube. You decide to do the tire fix yourself.

Repair shops charge by the hour, usually $100, tire repairs can run from $50 to $120 depending on the bike model. Don't forget the cost of a new tire or inner tube; unless you are inept as a mechanic, is it worth it? The tire has to come off the bike and be broken down whether or not you are replacing the tire or tube.
You might want to change out of your Men Textile Motorcycle Pants and your All Season Motorcycle Jackets as grease and tire dust will ruin them.

The Right Tools

Socket wrenches or end wrenches to remove the wheel and valve stem locknut.

Valve stem tool.

Two or three tire spoons, aka tire irons.

Tire pressure gauge.

Motion Pro Bead Buddy

Rim protectors.

A compressor or tire pump to re-inflate the tire.

A lubricant such as soapy water, tire soap, etc.

The front-wheel must be raised off the ground with the bike being stable, safety first. There several devices on the market for lifting the bike off the ground.

Refer to your motorcycle manufacturer's manual for details on removing either front or rear wheel. For more information on Motorcycle tools, please visit 5 Motorcycle Tools You May Not Have Used.

Get the Tire off the Rim

You got the wheel off and on the workbench. Using the valve stem tool, remove the valve stem, let the air out, and then remove the valve stem locknut.

If you are not replacing the tire, mark the valve stem location on the tire to replace it correctly. Break the bead holding the tire to the rim; this might be somewhat difficult if the tire been seated for a long time.
The bead has to be completely broken before the tire can be removed from the rim. C-clamps, welding clamps, or even a bench vise can be employed to break the bead from the rim. If more help is needed, the Motion Pro Bead Buddy works very well and can be purchased off Amazon for around $15.00.

Once the bead is broken off, the rim flip the wheel over and break the bead on the other side of the rim. Now it is time to remove the tire from the rim, a mixture of water and dish soap is an excellent lubricant for the task. The objective is to get the rim to slip off the rim as easy as possible.

Put the rim protectors on the valve stem side of the wheel and insert the tire spoons, aka tire irons, hooked end up. Using small bites ease the tire up and over the rim, until the tire is off the rim. If there is an inner tube, now is the time to pull it out.

Get the other bead off the rim, you might be able to pull it off, if not, use the irons. Once the tire is completely off the rim, it is time to inspect the inside of the rim for rust, cracks, etc.
If this is the first tire removal, there should be a thin rubber band going entirely around the inside of the rim. This protects the inner tube form chaffing if the spoke ends poke through.

Toss this rubber band away; you will be using something else to protect the inner tube. Clean off the rust and corrosion by using a stiff wire brush, then you can re-line the rim with duct tape or wide electrical tape, at least three wraps.

Finish Up

Ready to put the tire back on the rim, place the tire over the rim and start working the tire back onto the rim with the tire irons. When the first bead is back over the rim, put the new inner tube inside the tire and partially inflate to prevent pinching by the tire irons. Fit the valve stem into the valve stem hole on the rim and partially secure the valve stem locknut.

You can fit the other side of the tire to the rim using the tire spoons and generous squirts of the soapy water solution to help things along. Inflate the tire to the right pressure setting as the pressure is increasing; you should hear the beads popping into place. If you are replacing the tire as well, locate the rotation arrow on the outside of the tire.

This mark indicates the direction the tire is to rotate during operation. The tire is fixed, and back on the bike, you are ready to take that ride with fellow riders and friends. So hop into your Men Leather Motorcycle Pants and Leather Motorcycle Jackets and have a great ride.

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Why Motorcycling Has A Bad Reputation? Where Did The Bad Rap Come From?

 

 

Early Twentieth Century Bike Races

A motorcycle race was a big sports event in the early Twentieth Century. Races were run on banked tracks called "motordromes" and were very popular in the early 1900s.That all changed in 1912 during a motorcycle race when one of the bikes catapulted off the track into the stands killing several spectators.

Using the universal sign for danger, the "Skull and Crossbones" the newspapers reported the accident without headlines.Referring to the domed race tracks as "Muderdromes," the adverse reporting caused the race tracks to fall out of favor and become abandoned.

Strike one against motorcycling.

Hollister Riot 1947

This photo was staged by a Life Magazine photographer and is surrounded with controversy.Motorcycles took a back seat for some years as the world experienced two wars.During this time, Hollister, CA, had hosted a couple of motorcycle races promoted by the AMA and known as the "Gypsy Tours."

The Gypsy Tours were suspended during WWII, after the war ended the AMA-sanctioned a race for July 4, 1947, at Hollister, CA.The AMA had signed up 1,400 racers to do hill climbs, street racing, and have a good time. 

Things got out of hand, and some of the racers got drunk and fought among themselves.

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Strike two against motorcycling.

Should you attend an event similar to Hollister’s “Gypsy Tour” you will be a winner wearing Summer Men Motorcycle Jackets.

Enter Hells Angels

Founded the year after the Hollister riot in 1948 in the city of Fontana, CA.In the aftermath of WWII, many returning veterans were disillusioned and still longed for excitement.

The motorcycle club gave these young men what they yearned for, adventure, and freedom of the open road.Their image turned sour as the Hells Angels became known as dangerous barroom brawlers.

Hells Angels members are white males and ride only Harley-Davidson motorcycles.Prospective members go through a grueling initiation process to earn the “Death Head” insignia.Hells Angels identified as an "outlaw motorcycle gang" 1%ers, by the FBI.

Hells Angels suspected of murder, drug trafficking, extortion, and other crimes. They do motorcycle riding no favors.

Strike three against motorcycling.

You may not be a Hells Angel, but you will stand out wearing Leather motorcycle jackets.

YouTube Police Motorcycle Chases

This is how some motorcycle pursuits end.There is a trend to promote YouTube videos where the police are chasing speeding motorcycles through city streets.Many of the motorcycle riders pursued are wearing helmet cams; you see what they see ahead of them.

One such video, a motorcyclist fled the police after being stopped for turning without signaling and no license plate.He leads the police on a chase that reached speeds of 143 mph and was able to ditch the cops.Here is where stupidity takes over, the violator posted his video of the chase on his YouTube channel.

Through his YouTube channel and other media accounts, police tracked him down and arrested him. The outcome the violator lost his license for one year, had to do 100 hours of community service and was convicted of reckless driving.

Should you get caught up in the moment, you will be protected if you are wearing Motorcycle Armor Leather Jackets.      

Strike four against motorcycling.

It's Not Worth It

What these thrill-seekers are doing is illegal, dangerous, and can and will have serious consequences.Reckless riding gives motorcycling a bad name and makes all riders look like outlaws.

Most riders are law-abiding riders and enjoy the thrill of the open road, ride on.Log on to Wicked Stock to see what is available in the latest motorcycle gear and accessories.

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Is Riding A Motorcycle More Dangerous Than Driving A Car?

It is the responsibility of every driver to keep them and every other driver safe on the road. Following traffic laws and using proper safety gear are the best ways to do that. If you are a rider, you can get safety gear like helmet, boots, leather motorcycle jackets and leather motorcycle pants to keep you safe. Depending on weather conditions you can also opt for mesh biker jackets and motorcycle mesh pants.

Risk Factors

 

There are many risks on the road for a motorcycle rider, for example, bad weather, external elements, potholes, and other bad drivers. Streets collect oils over the time, and after the first rain, it can bring those oils out and make the roads slippery. Fatigue and absence of rest is another hazard factor. Daylight and sun glare can dazzle drivers and riders, which can easily lead to an accident. Stay aware of all these risks and make adjustments to your schedule if needed.

Lane Splitting

 

While it might seem unsafe to the individuals who have never done lane splitting, it is very common for motorcycle riders to shift lanes continuously. This is one of the biggest traffic hazards, and it causes many accidents according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If you are riding a motorcycle, you need to be very careful about lane splitting as a wrong turn can lead to a fatal accident.

Cars

 

Getting hit by a car, as you can think is not a good situation. It's a standard guideline to expect the cars around you don't see you coming, and you have to ride accordingly. All those riders who do not keep this in mind are at high risk. As per statistics of the NHTSA getting hit by a car is very common for motorcycle riders.

Accident Rates

 

The NHTSA accounts that 13 cars out of each 100,000 are Involved in a deadly accident while on the other hand, the number of fatal accidents for motorcycles are 72 out of each 100,000. This statistic shows motorcyclists face 5^1/2  times more risk of a fatal accident for every mile traveled as compared to a car.

Injuries and Fatalities

 

Injuries and fatalities involved in accidents can be highly minimized by use of protective gear. For a car driver using a seat belt is necessary for safety but on the other hand, motorcycle riders need to use helmet, boots, protective jackets and pants to keep them safe in crashes.

How You Can Limit the Dangers

 

Wearing quality protective gear is one of the best ways to keep yourself safe in accidents. The helmet is not the only essential gear for a motorcycle rider as you also need to keep your legs and upper body safe.  Leather is one of the best materials you can get to minimize the risk of abrasion and injury. To keep your upper body safe, you can use a leather motorcycle jacket or textile motorcycle jacket. Mesh biker jackets will keep you cool and safe at the same time. To keep legs safe, you can use leather motorcycle pants or mesh motorcycle pants or even motorcycle mesh pants.  The only way to keep yourself safe while riding a motorcycle is by wearing the best safety gear and following the applicable traffic rules.

If you are getting ready for your motorcycle ride head on over to Wicked Stock. We got you covered for all your apparel needs. Share this blog with friends and loved ones to keep them safe out there on roads. Do not forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Happy riding!!

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