Fun & Folly

Teaching your child to ride is easy, because if they can walk, they can ride. Safe, fun and teaches your child confidence in their balance, coordination and motor skills. Well built construction and thoughtful design makes for fun safe mobility for kids age 2 to 5. Instills the benefits of two-wheel transportation early in your child’s development, preparing them for a lifetime of the social and personal benefits of riding. High-grade steel tubing with wide, stable wheels. Handlebars and padded seat are height adjustable to grow with your child. 7 lbs. Blue, Red or Pink

Fixing Santa's Cycle, A Christmas Adventure

From 1928 to 1955 Vincent motorcycles were made in Stevenage, England. All over the world riders still cherish these bikes for their beauty and speed.

When Santa needs help fixing his Vincent, two young mechanics come to his rescue in this charming holiday tale.

A fun children's picture book about motorcycle riding monkeys. Ideal for parents and grandparents who want to share their passion for riding motorcycles with their children and grandchildren. Vibrant and colorful, the book also serves as a great introduction to motorcycles for children. Mimi and Moto are seen riding various styles including motocross/enduro, sportbikes, two-up, choppers, cruisers, cafe racers, and even a sidecar! The lessons to be shared through the characters and story are that: motorcycles are fun, safety is always first, boys and girls ride, and there are many different kinds of motorcycles. For ages 1 & Up and Early Readers. By Nancy Gerloff and Mark Augustyn. Hardbound, 8.2”x8.2”, 12 pp., color illus.

You know who you are. You’re among friends here...but across the world of ordinary people, regular workplaces, common hardware stores, consumerized shopping malls, offices, workshops and chain grocery stores…the Road Grimed Astronaut goes a long way. Because most people have no idea.

Let us explain. Do people in grocery stores and gas stations see your onesie coverall or teched-out armored adventure suit as peculiar? Have you ever ridden past a bedraggled looking group of bevested and bechapped riders standing around under a freeway overpass smoking cigarettes and waiting for the rain to stop…and did you smile inside your helmet as you went by? Do bearded hipsters regard the uncoolness of your wonderful habiliment from saddles of their fenderless aircleanerless purified bikes or (more likely) thru their car windows as you ride by them in traffic on a cold dark day?

If some of this is slightly familiar, you are a Road Grimed Astronaut. You have the right stuff. So you might want this.

Offer: The 3" size of the embroidered RGA patch will be added to the sleeve shoulder of any ordered new Aerostich suit or Darien gear FREE if requested. And if you send us worn Aerostich gear for repair or refurbishment service and ask, we’ll add an RGA patch FREE, too, if requested.

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Create your own ode to the open road, haiku to the highway, or canto to your commute with these inspiring kits with a selection of over 200 magnetized words and word fragments. Stick them to your fridge, locker, toolbox, gas tank or any steel surface. Unleash your inner poet or strategically place an inspirational quote. Each tile is 3/8” tall, length varies by word. Choose Route 66 or Bike Lover kits, or get both to exponentially expand your magnetic vocabulary.

Stick one of these on your helmet for easy to apply safety and ease. Emergency personnel and paramedics will know your blood type, even if you are not able to tell them. Convenient sheet of cut to fit stickers. 8.5"x11" sheet.

Aerostich Bumper Sticker. Where you stick these is your business, but we think they look better than other stickers out there. YMMV. Small (2"x7.75"). White.

You know who you are. You’re among friends here...but across the world of ordinary people, regular workplaces, common hardware stores, consumerized shopping malls, offices, workshops and chain grocery stores…the Road Grimed Astronaut goes a long way. Because most people have no idea.

Let us explain. Do people in grocery stores and gas stations see your onesie coverall or teched-out armored adventure suit as peculiar? Have you ever ridden past a bedraggled looking group of bevested and bechapped riders standing around under a freeway overpass smoking cigarettes and waiting for the rain to stop…and did you smile inside your helmet as you went by? Do bearded hipsters regard the uncoolness of your wonderful habiliment from saddles of their fenderless aircleanerless purified bikes or (more likely) thru their car windows as you ride by them in traffic on a cold dark day?

If some of this is slightly familiar, you are a Road Grimed Astronaut. You have the right stuff. So you might want this.

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You don’t seriously need this one. Two to a set. 4.75"×1.25".

Save on a set of stickers. Pack includes “Pavement Ends”, “One Less Car”, “Do Not Touch Me”, “Japan Nein”, “Motorsports Can Be Dangerous”, “Ride There”, “Not Art”, “If Found Unconscious...”, “Aerostich”, "Gas Pump", “Refined Hydro”, “This Is My Car”, “So Many Roads”, and "Driving". Sticker selection may vary.

Save $8.00 when bought all together.

Found this sticker in a Japanese bike shop. It reads “Dangerous person. If you touch me, I will be cut off”, and means “If you touch my bike, I will snap and go off”. 3.5" diameter.

Why jump on board the USS Mainstream Indulgence without even a second thought? 3.5"×3.5".

For the chin bar of your helmet (you get 2). By Ed Peterson. 2.5"×1".

Friendly rivalry? This looks like mischief from original via Bill Jutz. 3.5".

That cool bike you've got sitting between your legs is officially recognized by the U.S. Federal Government as much more than an amusing toy. These are exact replicas of the signs above the HOV lanes across the freeways of California. They are a reminder that motorcycles are given extra privileges because riding them is social good. We all know that. Unfortunately most of your neighbors don’t. They’re positive motorcycles are self-indulgent toys -- Including yours. Let them know all fifty states have a totally different view, and have installed signs like these above our busiest and most congested roads to announce and declare: MOTORCYCLES OK. Officially. No equivocation. The government knows that choosing riding helps all of us, every time a rider gets on their motorcycle instead of getting into a car. (...thanks Brian). 2" x 9.75" Stick it proudly...

From strict warning signage found around British race tracks. 4"×4".

OK, so your bike wasn’t in the Guggenheim Show. 2" diameter.

Looks great on a bike. Stupid on a car or truck. 1.75"×2".

Graphic we stole from somewhere, but forgot where. 4.5"×3.25".

Help plants grow big and strong by topping off the tank with high octane and riding more. Who would of thought recycling could be such fun?

Also looks great on a bike (or snowboard/skateboard). Stupid on a car or truck. 4.2"×1.5".

…so little time. The standard lament of sport and touring riders everywhere. 3.25"×3".

“If this bike is on a trailer it is being stolen.” Every bike should have one. 4"×1"

Small stickers that make a big statement. Using your motorcycle everyday transportation is a social good - even if it makes you a pirate. Make a statement and ride proudly...This IS my car. (...You idiot) 3"x3".

When in Doubt, Ride Button

No Excuses. Have Fun. Buttons.

The Aerostich factory in Duluth, MN is a destination for many riders every year, and many have asked about postcards, so we had these made to meet that request. A neat line-art drawing of our building and a map grace the front. Flip it over for a little company history and some space to write an address and a little note to mail some moto greetings to family, friends and fellow riders. Wish you were here... 4.25" x 6".

A few years ago a customer sent us a postcard featuring this 'Motorbike Monster' painting by award-winning German artist Michael Sowa. Art can be very subjective, so we’ll leave it up to you to as to the meaning of this one, but we thought it was cool enough to share. The title of the original is “Ohne titel zwei”, which translates to “Without title two”...leaving it open to even further interpretation. Regardless of that, it seems like Michael understands a bit about riding’s relationship to our inner lives. If this painting speaks to you, or if you know a rider who might enjoy it, get them a framed 8.5x11" print mounted in a classic black 11"x14" frame with mat, or prominently display the large 29"x20" poster print on the wall in your home, office, garage or workshop.

A uniquely beautiful gift wrap featuring a bunch of different kinds of motorcycles in a nice geometric pattern. Make your presents look extra special. Sold in rolls of 30"×72".

‘Hey Rocky, watch me pull a poodle outta my hat…Rocky? Rock…AHHHH someone squished my squirrel friend under a motorcycle!’ These ‘roadkill’ kritters keep the bike upright with style. A durable 4" disk sidestand insert keeps the kickstand from melting into hot asphalt or sinking into soft dirt. Furry fabric is fully washable…or not, if a real road-grimed appearance is desired. A functional, furry mascot for the next parking lot, roadside stop or rally. Choose Zombie or Pancake Poodle. Approximately 9"×7"× Flat.

So your buddy pulls over in a cloud of smoke with a broken chain piled up in front of his engine sprocket and a busted crankcase. Or he throws his new scoot up the street in a cacophony of sparks and shredded parts. Whattya do? Look uncomfortably at your feet? Cringe with empathy? Hell no. You whip out Mr. Happy and lighten the mood with chirpy platitudes such as “Gee Bill, I’m sure we can find a guy to replicate that casting for big bucks.” Or “That’s OK, that bike was kind of ugly anyway, don’t you think?” Chances are that after the rider in question chases you half a mile down the road and pummels you about the head and shoulders he’ll feel MUCH better.

Be ready with a kind word and light pantomime for any downer occasion. Mr. Happy wants to help. Fits readily in most tankbags. Also good for cheering up rain-sodden rally campsites or bolstering spirits during multi-day bad weather scenarios that have eaten up most of a given vacation or ride.

(Share your Mr. Happy experiences or just see what he’s been up to by visiting his website at: www.mrhappytravels.com or follow the antics of MrHappyPuppet on Twitter.)

An inside look at the 2010 Motorcycle Cannonball. Ride along with pre-1916 motorcycles on a re-run of this classic long distance cross-country race. Covering 3325 miles in 3 weeks, riders battle not only distance and elements, but also the incredible challenge of just keeping their 100 year old bikes running and on the road.

In-shop scenes of builds and restorations, roadside and parking lot repairs and plenty of captivating ride footage along the route. Experience what it’s like to ride an antique moto for 18 hours a day (at 35 to 40 mph), only to wrench well into the night to prepare for the next day and do it all over again. Fascinating and fun. 55 minutes.

The quintessential motorcycle documentary, conveying the danger and thrill of the high-speed chase, the rugged freedom of off-roading and the true spirit of motorcycling. Spectacular footage, featuring champion riders Mert Lawwill and Malcolm Smith, as well as legendary actor Steve McQueen. A brilliant celebration of the challenge, the beauty, and the thrill of riding, it belongs in every rider’s video library. Nominated for an Academy Award. DVD. 96 minutes.

Easily and effectively do a hand and forearm workout anytime, anywhere. Simple, inexpensive tool will noticeably improve finger, hand and forearm strength. Use it for a few weeks and we bet you’ll notice less fatigue and better throttle/braking/steering control.

40 lb. #4350
50 lb. #4351

Fun and challenging rotational training tool designed to build muscular strength, endurance and balance. Improves mental stamina, balance and proprioception for increased control and agility both on and off the bike. Teaches the mechanics of mastering balance, rotational spins and gain mastery of spatial awareness. Sturdy Canadian maple concave skateboard deck with HDPE custom molded center balance ball and smaller billiard ball style dual nose/tail balance caps. Use indoors or outdoors. 8.25” x 31.9” x 3.5”. 5lb 3 oz.