Fieldsheer Adventure Touring Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review
Clement Salvadori
April 28, 2009
[This Fieldsheer Adventure Touring Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review was originally published in the June 2009 issue of Rider magazine] Ah, to be warm and dry, the dream of any motorcyclist when riding through cold rain. Or, conversely, to be cool and protected on a hot day. That is the aim of any sensible... Read more »
Gerbing’s Heated Motorcycle Jacket Liner and G3 Gloves Review
Bill Stermer
March 17, 2009
[This Gerbing’s Heated Motorcycle Jacket Liner and G3 Gloves Review was originally published in the May 2009 issue of Rider magazine] Think of pulling the wires out of your electric blanket and sewing them into your gloves and riding suit…toasty, eh? That essentially defines Gerbing’s Heated... Read more »
Aerostich DarienLight Motorcycle Jacket Review
Clement Salvadori
March 17, 2009
[This Aerostich DarienLight Motorcycle Jacket Review was originally published in the May 2009 issue of Rider magazine] Were I to attempt a crossing of the Darien Gap I would certainly use this jacket. For those not familiar with the Darien, it is that hundred-mile stretch of roadless wilderness between... Read more »
BMW ProTouring Motorcycle Boots Review
Rider Contributor
February 25, 2009
By Olaf Wolff [This BMW ProTouring Motorcycle Boots Review was originally published in the April 2009 issue of Rider magazine] Doing this evaluation on BMW’s professional touring boots turned into something like one of those over-the-top European road test commercials, where you get slammed with nearly... Read more »
River Road Leather Motorcycle Gloves Review
Rider Contributor
February 25, 2009
By James Parchman [This River Road Leather Motorcycle Gloves Review was originally published in the April 2009 issue of Rider magazine] While China is the world’s largest glove producer, Pakistan, especially the city of Sialkot, is home to literally hundreds of companies specializing in the manufacture... Read more »
John Helmer European Beret Review
Clement Salvadori
February 25, 2009
[This John Helmer European Beret Review was originally published in the April 2009 issue of Rider magazine] I began losing my hair when I was still in my youthful 30s, becoming aware of the fact while walking bareheaded down a city street one chilly evening. It began to rain and I realized my hair was... Read more »
BMW Atlantis 4 Leather Motorcycle Riding Suit Review
Clement Salvadori
January 14, 2009
[This BMW Atlantis 4 Leather Motorcycle Riding Suit was originally published in the February 2009 issue of Rider magazine] Back in a previous life, when I had to wear nonsensical clothes to work, I had a suit made at an expensive tailoring shop. I walked into the office and my secretary said, “Wow!... Read more »
Triumph SympaTex Speed Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review
Rider Magazine
November 5, 2008
[This Triumph SympaTex Speed Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review was originally published in the September 2008 issue of Rider magazine] OEM-branded riding gear tends to reflect the particular image of a marque. Harley-Davidson apparel evokes freedom of the open road with American flair; Ducati apparel... Read more »
Harley-Davidson Road Warrior 3-in-1 Jacket Review
Rider Contributor
October 16, 2008
By Jerry Smith With luggage space as limited as it is on many bikes, gear that performs more than one task isn’t just a good idea, it’s practically a requirement. Harley-Davidson’s new Road Warrior—a leather jacket with a removable hooded vest liner—is billed as a “3-in-1” jacket,... Read more »
Scorpion Strike Motorcycle Jacket Review
Bill Stermer
October 14, 2008
[This Scorpion Strike Motorcycle Jacket Review was originally published in the November 2008 issue of Rider magazine] We’re all seeking the same thing ultimately, which is a product that costs a fair price and returns a fair amount of value. If that’s your goal, then the Scorpion Strike motorcycle... Read more »








