Metric Maniacs is proud to announce that we are now a dealer of Woodcraft Technologies racing parts and accessories. For over 20 years, Woodcraft has designed and manufactured race-specific parts and accessories that are second-to-none in performance and quality. Woodcraft offers dozens of products for most late-model sportbikes, including rearsets, clipons, engine covers, frame sliders, […]
Metrics is now a DynoTune Nitrous Kit Dealer
Want to really earn the title of “metric maniac”? Now you can. Just get a DynoTune nitrous kit installed on your bike. Add an instant 20, 30, 40, or even 80 horsepower to your fuel-injected motorcycle without the downtime or expense of motor work, turbos, or other performance enhancements. The DynoTune systems are designed to […]
“Ride to the Sky” Trip Report
Each year, during Laconia Bike Week, the Mount Washington Auto Road opens for motorcycles only for two full days. This year those dates are June 11 and June 14. For $17 (plus $9 for adult passengers or $7 for kids) motorcyclists can experience a thrilling ascent and descent of the mountain following the narrow, winding, […]
June 18, 2018 is the 27th Annual “Ride to Work Day”
Ride to Work Day was inspired by “Work to Ride – Ride to Work‘” marketing materials created between 1989 and 1991 by the Aero Design and Manufacturing Company, a Minnesota based manufacturer of motorcycle riders clothing. In 1992 these items inspired motorcycle magazine editor Fred Rau to write an editorial calling for a national ride to […]
Need to Rent a Bike or Want to Make Money using Your Bike?
After a recent discussion with a friend who’s taking a trip and looking to rent a sportbike, the most apropos email arrived. Part of this email was a section about “Twisted Road”. It’s billed as the “AirBnB” of motorcycles. Motorcycle owners can list their bike as available for rent and potential renters can search for […]
Michael Dunlop Interview
The Isle of Man TT gets underway in earnest on Monday. This interview offers a telling and frank view of arguably the best rider in the sport today…and possibly ever, MIchael Dunlop. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jun/01/michael-dunlop-interview-tt-race-isle-of-man