Escondido Cycle Center Blog

Escondido Cycle Center is an authorized Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Can-Am, Sea-Doo and Honda Power dealership serving the Escondido, California area. We are proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory. When you are ready to invest in a new ATV, boat trailer, generator, Street Motorcycle, Dirt Bike, PWC or UTV, our friendly and knowledgeable sales, financing, service and parts departments are prepared to make sure your experience is outstanding, from assisting while you're making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. At Escondido Cycle Center, we value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by giving you the best customer service available.

Pre-Ride Checklist for Motorcycle Trips

It’s hard to beat summer riding! Take all the fun of motorcycle trips and add in perfect, sunny weather - what could be better? Of course, no one wants to spend their trip waiting in line at a mechanics to fix a broken motorcycle. Many mechanical issues can be caught in advance before your trip. All you need to do is conduct a pre-ride inspection! We put together a list of things to check before you go motorcycle touring below.

Motorcycle Trips: Camping

A day of summer riding ends perfectly when you fall asleep under the stars in the midst of nature. Camping is a great activity to incorporate into your motorcycle touring trips. When you are willing to drive for several hours on end, you can travel to some stellar camping sites. Swap out the concrete jungle for the forest. Rejuvenate in nature. Make unforgettable memories. It’s a great use of your vacation days!

Motorcycle Gear: Helmets

Proper motorcycle safety involves buying the right motorcycle accessories. Riding a motorcycle is fun, but it does involve certain safety risks. Motorcycle gear helps protect you in the event of a collision. The most important item to buy, of course, is a helmet. We created a guide to finding the perfect helmet below.

UTV Head Protection

Hitting at difficult trail at high-speeds is what UTVs are made for. Whether you’re riding solo or side-by-side, you need to protect yourself from the dangers that come along with all powersports. Keeping your head safe is one of the main concerns for anyone who loves the thrill of off-roading. While UTVs are built with many safety features not found in other off-road vehicles, riders aren’t immune to injury.