Bilt Explorer Motorcycle Helmet Review
Greg Drevenstedt
March 8, 2013
Since it was founded in 1974, Cycle Gear has grown from a single store in the Bay Area to 98 retail stores in 31 states, and it claims to be America’s largest retailer of motorcycle apparel and accessories. Having carried other brands of apparel for years, in 2011 Cycle Gear launched two in-house brands:... Read more »
Aerostich Falstaff Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review
Clement Salvadori
March 7, 2013
Aerostich has been around for more than 30 years and is definitely an innovator. Back in 1986, I tested its two-piece Roadcrafter suit, which was a very forward-thinking design made of Gore-Tex and Cordura nylon that is still being made. Recently, the company has gone retro-innovation with a Falstaff... Read more »
Garmin zumo 350LM GPS Review
Mark Tuttle
February 4, 2013
The enhanced navigational capabilities of the latest smartphones have started to give dedicated automotive GPS units some serious competition. But for motorcycle use, these special phone models still have several weaknesses. They’re not waterproof, vibration resistant or glove friendly, and using them... Read more »
Condor Pit Stop/Trailer Stop Wheel Chock Review
Greg Drevenstedt
January 29, 2013
Dozens and dozens of motorcycles pass through our doors every year. Test bikes arrive in vans, get transferred on trailers, get stored in “the cage” at the office and in our garages at home, and leave in the beds of pickup trucks. We’re awash in Battery Tender wires and tie-down straps. Typically,... Read more »
Splitweight Waterproof Motorcycle Seat Cover Review
Jerry Smith
January 29, 2013
It’s the day of your big ride, and you awake to the sound of rain falling gently outside. You gulp down a cup of coffee and, with the skies clearing, you suit up, walk out to the bike—and find a pool of water on the seat. Now is when you’d usually go back inside, grab a wad of paper towels and... Read more »
Progressive Suspension 465 Shock Absorber and Fork Springs (2002 Honda ST1100) Review
Clement Salvadori
January 3, 2013
A lot of things wear out on a motorcycle. Oil gets old, tires need changing, and the longer you keep a bike the more things need replacing. Like suspension units, which generally involve springs and damping devices. Despite the minor miracles of modern metallurgy, springs do get a little less springy... Read more »
River Road Guardian Motorcycle Boots Review
Arden Kysely
January 3, 2013
Wearing boots on a bike is a no-brainer, but there are times you don’t want a few pounds of leather and rubber hanging from each hoof. Like when you want to tootle into town, then take in the scene on foot. OK, you could ride in your favorite low tops and sacrifice your feet in a get-off, but you’re... Read more »
Ninja 1000 Touring Accessories
Greg Drevenstedt
January 2, 2013
Kawasaki Genuine Accessories can transform the Ninja 1000 from a day-ride sportbike into a days-on-the-road sport tourer. The Givi-made, 35-liter-each saddlebags ($594.95, plus $534.95 for mounts) with color-matched trim panels ($129.95) look like they were made for the bike, and they are easy to open,... Read more »
Joe Rocket Atomic 4.0 Motorcycle Jacket Review
Mark Tuttle
January 2, 2013
Waterproof, textile riding jackets and pants are convenient. Rather than having to don a rainsuit, you can just keep going when the sunshine liquefies. Two approaches are generally used to make a textile garment fend off water. In pricier ones the shell is often a breathable, abrasion- and water-resistant... Read more »
Rider Magazine is Now Available on the Kindle
Rider Magazine Staff
December 13, 2012
Rider magazine is now available on the Kindle! Kindle Fire owners can download and subscribe to Rider magazine through this link (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AMIKCTO) or by searching for “Rider Magazine” in the Amazon Appstore. Previously, it was only available through iTunes, but now... Read more »
