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Union Garage Purveyors of quality motorcycle gear for riding around town or around the world. We specialize in hel
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Helmets, jackets, gloves, boots and accessories from the best brands in the business.

10/14/2026

First unboxing video - we doing this right?

Excited to have Brake Free helmet lights in stock. Both color options available now - pick up in-store with free installation, or order online with free shipping today. Link in bio to see more.

Brake Free or die! Exited to add this brilliant helmet accessory to our catalog. The Brake Free unit instantly boosts yo...
10/14/2026

Brake Free or die!

Exited to add this brilliant helmet accessory to our catalog. The Brake Free unit instantly boosts your safety out on road in two important ways.

First, it acts as satellite running light that can be set to one of 3 modes—“full” with all LEDs active; Stealth, with just the central LEDs active; or Pulse—a combination of static center lights with slowly flashing wings. Swipe for a video demo.

Secondly, and most importantly, and where the magic happens: the unit works as a fully autonomous wireless auxiliary brake light, automatically activating when you slow down either by hitting the brakes, or even from downshifting/engine-braking.

Specifically, onboard sensors pick up inertial shifts to double-down and send full power to the full bank of 100 LEDs

It sounds complex, and it is, but the user experience couldn’t be simpler. The unit is lightweight enough you’ll forget it’s there, but as long as you remember to turn it on, it’s completely autonomous. And it just works.

Expect 8-12 hours of light per charge.

A 3M adhesive mounts cleanly to 99% of helmets. Yes it comes with an alcohol swab to properly prep the surface. No, it won’t fly off if installed correctly. No, it’s not hard. And no, we didn’t read the instructions, or use the installation template, which it comes with.

Each unit comes with two styles of mounts to fine-tune the fit to your particular helmet, and we have special adapters for RF-1400 users.

Available now in white and black options.

Easy to install, hard to miss.

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Important parking announcement: we have parking!Regulars know we’ve always had a gravel lot for staff and customers, but...
09/10/2026

Important parking announcement: we have parking!

Regulars know we’ve always had a gravel lot for staff and customers, but we’re highlighting it this week as local street construction has the metered parking on Elm street out of commission.

Whether you come on 2 wheels or 4, the two-lane lot next to our building awaits. There’s a slight grade to contend with, but the aggregate gravel/asphalt mix holds a kickstand well.

It’s sometimes shaded and always free while you visit.

Related bit of housekeeping: the showroom is back to a regular 11-5, Thursday-Saturday schedule for the month of September.

> Starting in October we will be CLOSED weekends through 2026.

> That’s 3 Saturdays left in the year.

> Come on up!

05/24/2026

Getting a chance to put a couple days on a brand spanking new 2026 BMW R12 G/S, courtesy of .

More on that bike as we wait out the rain here. First impressions/spoiler: it’s a goddamn hoot. Maybe even the Bike of the Year?

But first, just moments after getting the G/S back to our lil parking lot in Bridgeport, along comes Mark on his beautifully self-restored 71 Moto Guzzi Ambassador Police Special — swooping n to steal honors.

And presenting the perfect opportunity to use this audio…

55 years AND about 55hp difference between these two machines.

Which would you rather?


We’ve been posting a lot of BMW content lately. Here’s a splash of orange to break it up. The   is this KTM 790 adventur...
05/04/2026

We’ve been posting a lot of BMW content lately. Here’s a splash of orange to break it up.

The is this KTM 790 adventure that’s been hanging around the shop and we’re taking up to the northeast BDR next week.

Bonus: did you know we have a private parking lot for customers? It’s gravel, but don’t be afraid. It holds kickstand well. We can handle a few cars too, otherwise bring quarters for meters out front.

And a service reminder: next week we are *not* taking regular appointments Tuesday or Wednesday, 5/12-13. Back open for regular showroom hours Thursday-Saturday 11-5. ✌️

The r90s is one of the most iconic motorcycles ever made. And this Saturday Max BMW is hosting an “Open Haus” at its New...
04/29/2026

The r90s is one of the most iconic motorcycles ever made. And this Saturday Max BMW is hosting an “Open Haus” at its New Milford CT location, where *these* three original Butler & Smith race bikes will be on display as part of the 50th anniversary commemoration of BMW winning the inaugural Superbike Championship in 1976.

The event is free but registration is requested via the website. Food trucks and beverages will be on site.

It should be a brilliant spring Saturday for a ride. Anyone who wants to join on a scenic route up from our shop in Bridgeport is welcome to join - we are opening early at 9 for coffee and leaving for Max around 10. All bikes welcome — come see what these beautiful old Beemers are all about!

New and unexpected favorite piece from : meet the new Borrego jacket. This is a full-featured jacket that flies under th...
04/26/2026

New and unexpected favorite piece from : meet the new Borrego jacket.

This is a full-featured jacket that flies under the radar, but is well suited to everything from trail use, to touring, to around-town riding

Designed with a classic waxed-canvas look, the Borrego features a detachable Drystar liner that can be worn inside as a windproof layer, or over the top of the jacket for protection against the rain. Or roll the liner up and stow it in a tank bag or in the jacket’s own rear rabbit pocket when not needed.

Showing rare restraint, the designers at Alpinestars didn’t plaster logos all over this jacket. Instead there’s a small badge on the chest, and some embroidering on the back shoulder that we could do without, but can forgive, too—because this is a classy, well cut jacket that we can’t help but like.

Long mesh-backed zippers running the length of the inner arms, along with exhaust vents at the torso, mean this jacket will work well in warm weather.

Comfortable, flexible, and protective with an AA rating, the Borrego comes with anatomically correct left- and right-specific CE Level 2 Nucleon PLASMA PRO shoulder and elbow armor, which offer good mobility without skimping on protection.

In stock now in-store an online.

Motorcycle specific earplugs… How do they work? We strongly recommend anyone who rides a motorcycle use earplugs while t...
04/24/2026

Motorcycle specific earplugs… How do they work? We strongly recommend anyone who rides a motorcycle use earplugs while they do so. Specifically, filtered earplugs, which let you tune out road noise while still being able to hear your bike and/or communication system.

Specifically, we recommend the Moto earplugs from Earpeace.

Also, to note there are some Internet sensation products that we’ve bought and tried and do not recommend.

All that and more in the latest episode of “this not that”

Morning shop vibes. Gus isn’t always at the showroom, but select weekdays like today he waits on this couch to greet cus...
04/24/2026

Morning shop vibes. Gus isn’t always at the showroom, but select weekdays like today he waits on this couch to greet customers.

04/02/2026

Midweek walkaround. Showtime hours are 11-5 Th-Sat. Cmon through 🐾✌️

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162 Elm Street
Bridgeport, CT
06604

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