Evel Knievel Gear Up For Auction December 15-16
Rider Magazine Staff
December 7, 2012
Profiles in History, run by Joe Maddalena, is set to auction off Evel Knievel’s stunt worn crash helmet and signature leather jumpsuit in its December 15-16 “Drama, Action, Romance: The Hollywood Auction.” Being auctioned off is the famous Bell Star full-face motorcycle helmet prominently... Read more »
Alpinestars Scout Waterproof Motorcycle Boots Review
Greg Drevenstedt
December 5, 2012
Adventure touring is king these days. Sales are up, model lines are expanding and, as Clem points out in this month’s Road Tales, dreams of around-the-world travel are widespread. Even though most adventure bikes never leave the pavement, many are kitted out with hand guards, skid plates, Baja-style... Read more »
Yamaha FJR Suspension Upgrades from Race Tech
Rich Cox
December 5, 2012
Some things we are sure of. First, there are a lot of FJRs running around out there; second, with the sagging economy, FJR owners are probably holding onto their beloved bikes longer than ever; and third, many would welcome a tightening-up of their bike’s suspension systems. So, in conjunction with... Read more »
HJC RPHA Max Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review
Clement Salvadori
December 5, 2012
I’ve sometimes found flip-up helmets a bit too noisy for my tender ears…although I do like the style and ease of communication with the chinbar flipped up. But when Editor Tuttle called up and said he had a genuinely new one from HJC that I might like, I told him to send it up. The box arrived,... Read more »
Olympia Moto Sports Nomad Motorcycle Jacket Review
Greg Drevenstedt
December 4, 2012
Versatility is the name of the game with riding apparel. There’s a lot of competition in today’s market, and manufacturers are always trying to outdo each other in terms of features, style and price. Kevin and Karilea Rhea, Olympia Moto Sports’ owner/designer husband-and-wife team, are 26-year... Read more »
How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles (Book Review)
Greg Drevenstedt
November 21, 2012
No matter how many times street motorcyclists are told that riding off-road will improve their on-road skills, many of them brush it aside. Street riders and dirt riders are often like oil and water. You’re either one or the other, and never the twain shall meet. However, I can attest first-hand, having... Read more »
Cycle Gear Opens Retail Store in Schaumburg, Illinois
Press Release
November 15, 2012
Cycle Gear Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of motorcycle apparel and accessories, has opened its 98th retail store and first in the state of Illinois. The new store is located at 695 E. Golf Road in Schaumburg near the Woodfield Mall. “We are looking forward to getting the chance to serve Schaumburg”,... Read more »
Budget Audio for Honda Gold Wings
Jerry Smith
November 8, 2012
I put a Gold Wing GL1800 on my dream-bike list back in 2001, and finally snagged a used ’01 last year. But I quickly discovered that one of the features I was so eager to get—a factory stereo—came with speakers so anemic they had to be cranked up to ear-bleed volumes before I could hear them at... Read more »
Cargol Turn & Go Flat Repair Kit Review
Jerry Smith
November 7, 2012
Along with better handling, cooler running and longer tread life, one of the less-appreciated advantages of tubeless tires is that if you get a flat, you can put in a temporary plug without even taking the wheel off the bike and ride slowly to a shop to have a permanent plug installed. Of all the emergency... Read more »
Condor Pit Stop/Trailer Stop Wheel Chock Review
Greg Drevenstedt
October 29, 2012
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 »
