Stop & Go Tubeless Puncture Pilot Tire Repair Kit
Jerry Smith
October 4, 2012
There are two parts to fixing a flat on a tubeless tire, the first of which—plugging the hole—every repair kit can do. But when it comes to reinflating the tire enough to ride to a shop for a permanent repair, most kits give you a few CO2 cartridges and wish you luck. The Stop & Go Tubeless... Read more »
The ICE Device Product Review
Scott A. Williams
September 4, 2012
Consider a bad situation: You’re on your bike, involved in an accident and unconscious. People responding to the scene don’t know you, whether you have any medical issues or who to contact. Maybe you have that information on your phone, but it got busted up. Maybe it’s in your wallet, but that... Read more »
BaggerShield Windscreen for GL1800 Review
Jerry Smith
August 7, 2012
A big windscreen is a fine thing to have on a cold, blustery day, but when the weather turns warm that see-through barn door blocks what could be a cooling breeze from getting anywhere near you. At times like this the Honda Gold Wing GL1800’s windscreen, with a mere 4 inches of vertical adjustment,... Read more »
Dual-Sport Touring Accessories Review
Greg Drevenstedt
June 4, 2012
(This article was published in the June 2012 issue of Rider magazine.) As tough, capable, middleweight dual-sports, the Kawasaki KLR650 and BMW G 650 GS Sertão are solid platforms, ready to be accessorized for epic journeys of any scale. For our three-day ride, we wanted to add wind protection and luggage... Read more »
Beyond the Border: Riding Solo in Mexico (DVD Review)
Rider Magazine
November 17, 2011
My brother, a friend and I have been talking about a trip to Mexico’s Copper Canyon for over a year. We’ve read Copper Canyon threads on ADVrider, past tour reviews in Rider as well as “Motorcycle Journeys through Texas and Northern Mexico” by Neal Davis and “God’s Middle Finger: Into... Read more »
Hearing Protection for Motorcyclists
Joe Michaud
May 13, 2011
by Joe Michaud Two men are talking. One is bragging about his new hearing aid and says, “I have a new hearing aid…it’s wonderful. I can hear everything quite clearly.” Second man asks, “Really? What kind is it?” First man checks his watch and says, “Quarter to three.” If that sounds like... Read more »
Book Review: The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel
Rider Contributor
July 3, 2007
Review by Andy Saunders [This The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel book review was originally published in the July 2007 issue of Rider magazine] There are few frontiers left to blaze on two wheels, but it’s still just as easy to get into trouble. Dale Coyner’s new book is about how you can... Read more »
Adding Electrical Accessories to your Motorcycle
Jerry Smith
January 18, 2006
If you’re reading this it’s a good bet your favorite form of transportation is a motorcycle, not a car. Even diehard motorcyclists, however, admit there are situations in which some of the comforts of a four-wheeler—heat, music and driving lights—come in handy. But while adding one or two accessories... Read more »
