Customizing

Learn how to customize motorcycle gear for fit and design.

Best Retro Motorcycle Helmets: All Styles (2026)

We curated the best retro motorcycle helmets across every style - full-face, open-face, and bubble lids. Vintage looks with modern safety, picked by use.

9 Skull Motorcycle Helmets That Are DOT-Legal (2026)

Want a skull motorcycle helmet that passes DOT? I rounded up badass skull-design lids with real safety ratings, from full-face to half helmets.

46 Cool Motorcycle Helmets (2026): Find the Perfect Lid

Sweet-looking lids that don't fit or pass DOT? Hard pass. I curated 46 cool motorcycle helmets that actually look great AND keep your noggin protected.

How to Customize a Helmet, Step by Step, the Right Way

Turn heads by transforming your helmet from boring to badass. Here's how to do it yourself for $20, and which pros to trust for high-end custom work.

Star Wars Motorcycle Helmets: Buy DOT-Legal or DIY?

Can you ride a Mandalorian or Stormtrooper helmet legally? These Star Wars motorcycle helmets are DOT-approved, and we cover a DIY mod path too.

Master Chief Motorcycle Helmets: 6 Road-Legal Picks

Want a Master Chief lid that's actually street legal? I rounded up DOT-approved Halo motorcycle helmets - plus the famous fan-favorite that isn't road legal.

Motorcycle Helmet Wraps Full Guide: DIY + Costs + MISTAKES

Everything you need to know to select the right vinyl wrap and apply it to your motorcycle helmet, by yourself or a pro. Avoid the mistakes I've made!

Soundproofing Your Motorcycle Helmet – Expert Tips

Too much engine and wind noise can be dangerous and damaging - here's how to make a motorcycle helmet quieter by cutting out extra decibels.

Motorcycle Helmet Lights: Are They Legal? (2026)

Are motorcycle helmet lights legal where you ride? We break down the rules state by state, the colors that get you pulled over, and safer setups that pass.

7 Samurai Motorcycle Helmets That Pass DOT (2026)

Want a samurai motorcycle helmet that is actually street legal? I rounded up Japanese-style lids with real DOT ratings, kabuto looks, and where to buy.

It’s Better On The Road Acquires MotoGearNuts

We’re excited to announce that we struck a deal to acquire MotoGearNuts, an authority on motorcycle gear from headsets to jackets and beyond. All the content hosted on MotoGearNuts is now hosted on our site.

MotoGearNuts aimed to provide the most accurate and well-researched reviews of motorcycle gear to help riders separate trash from treasure in the gear world. MotoGearNuts stood out for the depth of their buying guides and customization walkthroughs in particular, which helped riders find the right gear for their ride.