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How to Deep-Clean D3O Armor (And Other Reactive Viscous Polymers) Without Ruining the Chemistry

If you’ve purchased a jacket or set of riding jeans in the last decade, you likely have D3O or a similar reactive armor (like SAS-TEC) in the joints. It’s the closest thing to magic in the gear world: soft and flexible until it’s hit, at which point it instantly turns into a hard, impact-absorbing shell.

This magic works because D3O is a non-Newtonian, rate-sensitive polymer. It’s a chemical cocktail.

Video Analysis: 2026 Yamaha R7 Review

The gents at Cycle World reviewed 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7. While it has been a staple in the “Blue Crew” lineup since 2021, the 2026 model introduces critical refinements to the chassis, engine, and electronics package that address previous criticisms.

In this article we’ll take a look at the Cycle World video and outline the specifics of the review, and then I’ll provide my take on the new R7.

Custom Norton Dominator and Kawasaki Two-Stroke by Davmomoto

This crazy custom motorcycle puts together a Norton bike with a Kawasaki two-stroke. Meet the Norsaki.

The “Norsaki” is a custom motorcycle built by David of Davmomoto for his client, Richard Aspery, who wanted a unique machine for his annual trips to the Texas Hill Country.

Merlin Renegade AAA Riding Shirt Review – Everything You Need to Know

The Merlin Renegade AAA is a CE AAA-rated riding shirt built for riders who want protection in something that looks like regular clothing. It sits at a premium price point for riding apparel.

The AAA certification puts it at the top of the CE protection scale for garments, which is worth understanding before writing off a riding shirt as a compromise. Here’s the full breakdown.

Motorcycle Riders and Music: Why the Connection Runs Deep

There’s a moment most riders know. You’re moving through a stretch of open road, conditions are right, the bike is doing exactly what it should. And the song playing in your helmet lines up perfectly with what’s happening around you. It’s one of those small things that’s impossible to forget.

Motorcycles and music have been tied together for a long time. Not in a forced, marketing-campaign way, but in a real, culturally embedded way that shows up in the songs themselves, in the events built around both, and in the way riders talk about what the road actually feels like.

RST Moto Tractech Evo D3O Race Suit Review – Everything You Need to Know

The RST Moto Tractech Evo D3O race suit is built for track day riders who want a single piece suit, CE AAA certification, and D3O armor without spending on a flagship suit.

It occupies the mid-range of the race suit market. This RST suit is serious protection at a price that doesn’t require a sponsor. Here’s the full breakdown.

The Real Cost of Owning a Motorcycle

Few people buy a motorcycle and think carefully about what it’s actually going to cost them per year. They think about the purchase price, maybe the insurance, and that’s usually it.

The rest, things like maintenance, tires, registration, gear replacement, depreciation, show up later, one expense at a time, in a way that never quite adds up to a number you anticipated.

The cost of owning a motorcycle in 2026 is real, manageable, and significantly lower than owning a car, but it’s also higher than most new riders budget for when they’re standing in a dealership parking lot trying to justify the purchase.