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January 24th, 2012
 Jay Leno not only exhibits a passion for motorcycles, as is obvious through his world-class collection, but also he shares his passion with fans and fellow enthusiasts. Whether he’s interviewing PeeWee Herman at the Sturgis Motorcycle Festival or showcasing The Wheels Through Time Museum, it’s clear that he wears his “heart on his motorcycle jacket sleeve” when it comes to bikers.
Leno’s 17,000 square feet garage is stuffed with an awe-inspiring collection of machines. He doesn’t view his purchases as museum pieces, not to be touched. He clearly enjoys driving the motorcycles in his collection, which is why he tops our list of “celebrity motorcycle enthusiasts.”
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January 3rd, 2012
 As with any DIY project, you’ll save time and frustration if you gather all the items needed to winterize your motorcycle. If you can change the oil in your car, you can easily winterize your own bike and save the cost of storing it offsite. The tender loving care you’ll give your bike will also go a long way toward enhancing motorcycle safety.
Where to Store Your Winterized Bike
Since you’ve decided to forgo paying for storage, you don’t want to end up paying for the mistake of storing your bike in a poor location. Ideally, you want to store your bike in a windowless room or area because ultraviolet light can fade paint and plastic parts.
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December 30th, 2011
 Wear your motorcycle helmet more often than not. We know the lone wolf image of the motorcycle rider doesn’t always fit with state helmet laws, but you only need to visit an emergency room on a busy Friday night to know that wearing a helmet could mean the difference between life and death. Regardless of the state in which you live, make a resolution to wear your helmet. Period.
Simmer down on the hot-dog riding. Over-revving the bike in town, short shifting between stop lights and generally riding like a jerk is for amateurs and teenagers. Your neighbors will thank you, too, if you coast your bike upon exiting and entering your driveway and the street.
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December 6th, 2011
 Buying gifts for someone who enjoys a special interest or lifestyle, like motorcycle riding, can be a lot of fun. From stocking stuffers to big ticket items, here are our gift ideas for the motorcycle enthusiast in your life.
Stocking Stuffers
If the biker in your life hasn’t seen the movie, Easy Rider, this gift is a must have. Even if he’s not the nomadic biker type, this movie will give him a sense of the open road.
If your motorcyclist enjoys travel, working on bikes and learning about new Harley-Davidson motorcycles, send a gift subscription to American Iron Magazine.
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December 2nd, 2011
Whether you’re mucking stables or riding wide through Wyoming, motorcycle boots can work hard for you on or off your ride. The custom once was that work garb and leisure wear didn’t mix on the job, but we can thank updated boot styles, quality workmanship and advancements in fiber technology that allows for a cross over from work to play and back.
Types of Motorcycle Work Boots
Double H – Western wear is worn on and off the range and cowboy boots appear on New York runways. So to see a western work book, like the Double-H, doing double-duty is no surprise. The classic “mocc stitched” boot will keep your feet comfortable all day long.
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November 25th, 2011
 First off, there are motorcycle safety “no-no’s,” and then there are the motorcycle ‘faux pas’ (as in publicly embarrassing yourself), because you don’t have a clue about social cues. We’ve pluralized “pas” as we’ve been subject to way too many insufferable assumptions among fellow motorcycle riders.
Safety Don’ts
We’ll start with safety warnings that constitute not only a breach of etiquette, but also could cause bodily harm. Here are a few safety faux pas’:
- Do not share a lane (side by side) with someone who hasn’t told you it’s okay.
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November 23rd, 2011
 Save on motorcycle helmets, motorcycle boots and glasses this weekend from Leather Bound! Gets a jump start on your holiday shopping this year with Black Friday deals. We are offering exclusive discounts to customers shopping in-store and online Friday, November 25th through Saturday, November 26th.
You can beat the crowds and shop online or come visit us in our Pennsauken, NJ location. Either way check out some amazing deals below and take some time out to this holiday season to shop great motorcycle helmets and leather apparel.
November 25th and 26th Online Deals:
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November 18th, 2011
 We are obviously big fans of the leather due to the look and functionality while on your bike, but we aren’t the only ones in love with leather this season. Both men and women’s fashion designers focus on leather this 2011 fall runway season. The emphasis for women moves away from the classic biker chick to incorporating leather in every day garments and evening wear.
For men, of course, the leather motorcycle jacket, never goes out of style. Following are our designer favorites, from pea coats to accessories, showcased on the Paris and Milan runways by some of the best designers in men’s wear. Take inspiration from the runway looks and then check out Leather Bound Online’s selection of leather jackets, vests and pants.
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November 1st, 2011
 Starting this month we are beginning a new monthly feature on the Leather Bound blog! Each month we will bring you a list of some of the best motorcycle related events from all over the country.
Leave us a note in the comments section if you would like us to include your event in our December list.
November 1-5th
Canned Food Drive to Benefit the Orwigsburg Food Pantry at Schaeffers’s Harley-Davidson
1123 Brick Hill Road, Orwigsburg, PA. 17961
For more information visit http://www.schaeffershd.com/.
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October 25th, 2011
 Did you know that the Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) does not “approve” motorcycle helmets? So, to say that any motorcycle helmet is DOT-certified is inaccurate.
What’s in a Name?
To clarify, the NHTSA has the authority to issue Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) applicable to motor vehicle equipment, including motorcycle helmets. But, there is no list of “approved” helmets. Compliant motorcycle helmet manufacturers certify that their products are in compliance with FMVSS No. 218, which establishes minimum performance requirements that the products must meet.
Safety Requirements & Helmet Testing
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Jay Leno not only exhibits a passion for motorcycles, as is obvious through his world-class collection, but also he shares his passion with fans and fellow enthusiasts. Whether he’s interviewing PeeWee Herman at the Sturgis Motorcycle Festival or showcasing The Wheels Through Time Museum, it’s clear that he wears his “heart on his motorcycle jacket sleeve” when it comes to bikers.
