Rolling Through the Isles, by Ted Simon – Book Review
Clement Salvadori
September 14, 2012
Somebody asks Ted that if he had only one more motorcycle trip to do, where would he go? Many of us might think about exotic places, like Bali, or adventurous, like Tibet, or sybaritic, like the French Riviera. But Ted, a sensible chap, looks back over a long life, and decides he would like to return... Read more »
Tourmaster Transition 3 Motorcycle Jacket Review
Clement Salvadori
September 7, 2012
An all-purpose, multi-season motorcycle jacket has a near-impossible list of requirements to fulfill. It needs to keep you warm when it’s cold, cool when it’s hot, dry when it rains, protect you in case of an accident, and be comfortable…after all, you could be wearing that jacket for many hours... Read more »
Continental’s Latest Attack Series Motorcycle Tires Review
Bill Stermer
September 6, 2012
Late in May, Continental Tires invited the press to its facilities near Hannover, Germany, to experience the latest in its line of new ContiAttack motorcycle tires, primarily the RoadAttack2 GT and SportAttack2. Continental also announced new sizes in its Conti TrailAttack and TKC 80 enduro tires for... Read more »
Scotts Steering Stabilizer Review
Arden Kysely
September 6, 2012
Most riders would list excitement as a reason they ride, but there are some thrills we can all do without. Whacking a rock mid-corner or nailing a pothole while leaned over come to mind. That weird wobble you get when finding an uneven pavement seam isn’t much fun, either. So it’s no wonder I’ve... Read more »
Nolan N104 Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review
Mark Tuttle
September 5, 2012
The convenience and utility of flip-up, modular-style helmets make them indispensible to many riders, especially those who need to communicate frequently and clearly with others without a chinbar in the way. You can also eat and drink without removing a flip-up, and some eyeglass wearers find they make... 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 »
Butler Motorcycle Maps Review
Greg Drevenstedt
August 14, 2012
The first music video ever played on MTV, at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981, was for a song by the Buggles called “Video Killed the Radio Star.” Despite the dire prediction of an oddball British New Wave duo, radio stations and pop/country/rap/rock/etc. stars survived. Eight-track players went the... Read more »
Sena SMH10 Bluetooth Headset/Intercom Review
Joe Michaud
August 9, 2012
Wireless Bluetooth motorcycle bike-to-bike headset/passenger intercom units continue to improve. New technology advances the breed and the pace of progress quickens. But does the ad hype on the box accurately describe the real-world performance of the gear inside? The Sena SMH10 incorporates some of... 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 »
Shoei Neotec Motorcycle Helmet Review
Greg Drevenstedt
August 7, 2012
Helmets wrap snugly around our heads, with the interior conforming to the contours of our noggin and the chin strap cinched around our lower jaw, keeping the helmet securely in place. Some helmets do this with tolerable comfort; others do this poorly, resulting in achy heads, sore ears and chafed necks.... Read more »
