Have you ever stopped at the gas pump to fill up your bike and ran into the gas station to pay without taking off your helmet? Or what about stopping at the bank for that extra bit of cash before your long Sunday ride? As riders, sometimes we don’t realize the potential threat of what [...]
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MOTORCYCLE HELMETS… NOT JUST FOR RIDING ANYMORE
Posted: 8th May 2012 by admin in GENERALTags: bank robbery motorcycle, ben meacham, frederick motorcycle shops, motorcycle helmet robber
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REVIEW on Diversified Tag & Title service and the Frederick MVA
Posted: 21st February 2012 by admin in GENERALTags: ben meacham, frederick tag & title service, maryland motorcycle inspections, maryland motorcycle shops, motorcycle blog, MVA
So here’s one of our REVIEW blog posts for everybody. This week’s post is unique because it actually is 2 reviews in one. Ok, so if you are in or around Frederick, MD or anywhere in Maryland for that matter, you’ve probably had the DISpleasure of having to use the MVA at some point. Obviously if [...]
Motorcycle Tires . . . . . what you may not know!
Posted: 18th January 2012 by admin in GENERALTags: ben meacham, bike shops, buy motorcycle tires, frederick md motorcycle repair, motorcycle blog, motorcycle tires, motorcycle tires for sale
As many of you know, we are a motorcycle service shop in Frederick, MD. We have been involved in the motorcycle industry since the late 90′s and have seen everything. One of the more daily conversations in & around our shop is about motorcycle tires. If you ride a lot, I’m sure you talk about them [...]
The Great Helmet debate back at cha! by ben meacham
Posted: 6th January 2012 by admin in GENERALTags: ben meacham, bike shops, frederick, half shell helmet, md motorcycle, motorcycle accessories, motorcycle blog, motorcycle helmet, motorcycle repair, skull helmet
Ben Meacham here from Holding it Big Motorsports – Ok, so there’s been a couple of MAJOR motorcycle accidents lately in Frederick, MD that have prompted this blog post. What is the deal with our fellow bikers DYING left and right these days on their motorcycles because of serious head injuries from an accident? Coincidentally, [...]
RUST HAPPENS!
Posted: 10th November 2011 by admin in GENERALTags: bike shops, Frederick MD, frederick md motorcycle repair, frederick md motorcycle service, frederick md motorcycle towing, maryland motorcycle shops, motorcycle repair
Ok, so we get a fair amount of older bikes and neglected bikes in the shop. Understandable. People don’t have the time or money or the interest anymore. Bikes age and get neglected. We take pride in restoring, and bringing as many of these classics ‘back to life’ as possible. A lot of shops in [...]
Motorcycle service shop donates to Charity ride in Maryland!
Posted: 26th September 2011 by admin in GENERALTags: bike shops, bike shows, charity ride, ellicott city, Frederick MD, frederick md motorcycle repair, frederick md motorcycle service, md, ride for kids
Over the weekend (9/25/2011), the Holding it Big Motorcycle shop participated in a very special charity event. The event is called RIDE FOR KIDS. The charity ride supports the efforts of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation® (PBTF) to find the cause of and cure for childhood brain tumors. What was even more special about the [...]
SUMMER HEAT IS HERE! GET YOUR BIKE COOLED DOWN QUICK!
Posted: 22nd July 2011 by admin in GENERALTags: bike shows, engine ice, Frederick MD, frederick md motorcycle inspections, frederick md motorcycle repair, frederick md motorcycle service, frederick md motorcycle towing, frederick md towing, motorcycle coolant, motorcycle overheating, motorcycle pickup, motorcycle towing
Im sure by now everyone is really uncomfortable with this nasty heat wave. Keep in mind, that your bike is probably pretty uncomfortable too. Especially my sportbikers out there! Those fairings trap even more heat then standard motorcycles and are running exceptionally hot. Fortunately for everyone, we have a solution! Get to our shop for [...]
Local Motorcycle Events – Mark your calendars and get your ride ready!
Posted: 6th June 2011 by admin in GENERALWe Know Riders Like to Roll Deep and SO DO WE – Join us at these local upcoming events!! After talking to many of our customers and motorcycle enthusiast friends we found that most of your are interested in what motorcycle events will be taking place locally. We are also excited for a jam-packed summer [...]
Rain=Opportunity for riders
Posted: 21st April 2011 by admin in GENERALTags: Frederick MD, motorcycle repair, Motorcycle service, parts
It’s easy for riders to be bummed about the rain this time of year as the weather teases us with a few nice days. The old adage is “April showers bring May flowers.” We are not really worried about the flowers over here at the shop, but we think these rainy days are a great [...]
Where is the weather?
Posted: 2nd April 2011 by admin in GENERALTags: new season, Riding weather, spring
We’ve been getting teased lately with some nice weather here and there. I think I speak for everyone when I ask, where did the nice weather go? We are in April now and spring riding should be in full effect by now! The shop is doing great regardless. Good job to those of you who [...]