Park-n-Move Motorcycle Cruiser Stand Review
Joe Michaud
October 20, 2010
[This Park-n-Move Motorcycle Cruiser Stand Review was originally published in the July 2009 issue of Rider magazine] Park-n-Move Cruiser Stand All of my bikes sit on centerstands except my American V-twin. It leans over way too casually on its sidestand, and its footprint easily covers two bikes’ worth... Read more »
Adventure Medical Kits Emergency Bivvy
Arden Kysely
September 24, 2010
I’ve got a ton of camping equipment, but for motorcycle camping I choose the lightest gear that will keep me comfortable. Packing light and packing warm are not mutually exclusive – you just have to find the right gear to make it work. Two inexpensive products from Adventure Medical Kits help... Read more »
Stop & Go Mini-Air Compressor Review
Greg Drevenstedt
September 20, 2010
Just as carrying an umbrella or rain gear has a way of warding off inclement weather, packing tools and a patch kit seems to help prevent the inconvenience of roadside repairs. Or it could just be that today’s motorcycles are reliable and tires are durable. Nonetheless, whether you uphold the Boy Scouts’... Read more »
PulseTech Xtreme Charge Maintenance Battery Charger
Rider Magazine
September 17, 2010
Modern motorcycles are amazing. Technology has advanced to the point that nearly all new motorcycles are reliable, and they have good brakes, tires that grip well in the rain and suspension provides a comfortable ride despite our crumbling infrastructure. With 8,000-mile oil change intervals, 24,000-mile... Read more »
ContourHD1080p Helmet Video Camera
Arden Kysely
August 20, 2010
One thing a helmet cam has to be is simple to use, and the ContourHD1080p has that down. This rugged little tube of anodized aluminum starts recording when you slide the long top switch forward and stops when you slide it back. It’s easy to do with gloved hands and built-in stops at either end let... Read more »
Book review: Harley-Davidson Everything you Need to Know
Chelsea Adams
August 12, 2010
[This Harley-Davidson—Everything you Need to Know Book Review was originally published in American Rider] Like “new and improved,” the phrase “everything you need to know” packs a lot of implications. Aside from promising to deliver information that is both all-inclusive and necessary, the... Read more »
CruzTOOLS RoadTech M3 Tool Kit
Chris Sidah
July 27, 2010
Tools. Isn’t that one of the things that separates us as motorcyclists from the lower species like, say, politicians? A few days ago a friend of mine called to see if I could get him a tool kit to replace the one that now lay on the side of the road somewhere. A quick look at the CruzTOOLS website ... Read more »
Giant Loop MoJavi Saddlebag
Arden Kysely
July 20, 2010
Giant Loop MoJavi Saddlebag Carrying stuff on a dual-sport day ride is easy, right? You toss it in a backpack or bum bag and head for the hills. Or maybe you bungee it to the back or drop it into saddlebags. These conventional methods have worked for years, so why change? Comfort and performance come... Read more »
TCX Competizione RS Boots
Rider Magazine
June 14, 2010
TCX Competizione RS Boots Tango Charlie X-ray. Totally Cool Xylophone. I don’t know what TCX stands for, but I have come to love their boots. Formerly known as Oxtar—a name that was probably abandoned because it invoked images of livestock drenched in black goo, or because it sounded too much like... Read more »
Clear Shot Cleaning Kit
Rider Magazine
June 11, 2010
Clear Shot Cleaning Kit comes in a variety of colors After April showers bring May flowers, June is bug season. Lately I’ve noticed a thicker than usual crust of splattered bug guts on my bike, my gear and—above all—my faceshield. (Quick: What’s the last thing that goes through a bug’s mind... Read more »
