Review: Rukka Armas Jacket and Pants
I first saw this combo on Uwe Krauss (world traveler extraordinaire and guide for some of our European tours) while on the Grand Alps tour in June 2013. It impressed me that he wore it during a bitter...
View ArticleReview: AeroMoto Sport Leather Motorcycle Jacket
The combination of clean, simple styling, good materials, and low price doesn’t come around too often so when it does you’ve got to take a look. AeroMoto is one of the in-house brands of motorcycle...
View ArticleReview: HeliBars Horizon ST Replacement Handlebars
A problem arose on the first, long Sunday ride we took on my new BMW K 1600 GTL. The machine did not respond well to the handlebar pressure I was so accustomed to using when riding a cruiser. My hands...
View ArticleReview: BiLT Sprint Air Pump Full-Face Helmet
In the realm of value priced full-face helmets, Cycle Gear’s in house brand BiLT is certainly one of the leaders. And, while the Sprint is one of their more premium models, it’s easy to see why. The...
View ArticleReview: Aerostich Darien Light Pants
This is the second pair of Aerostich Darien Light Pants that I’ve had. The first set was purchased at the end of the last century (or thereabouts) and withstood well over a decade of regular use. They...
View ArticleBook Review: The Good Rider
In a follow up to his well-received books Proficient Motorcycling and Mastering the Ride, author David L. Hough (pronounced Huff) asks the question, “What is a good rider?” He postulates that being a...
View ArticlePreview: 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS
Over the weekend I got the opportunity to ride the new Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and I came away very impressed. Hoping to capitalize on riders who want to graduate from their extremely successful V-Strom...
View ArticleReview: AGV Skyline Helmet
Many of motorcycling’s technological advances have trickled down from the racetrack to the street. Some of the same research and development that goes into shaving tenths of seconds off lap times as...
View ArticleReview: Nelson Rigg AS-3000 Aston 2-Piece Rain Suit
Rain gear. It’s utterly forgotten when not needed and usually needed when forgotten. It’s the motorcyclist’s first line of defense against the soaking downpour that is sure to catch us sooner or later....
View ArticleBook Review: Lights on the Water/Impressions in the Sand
Author Jack Lyndon Thomas’ Lights on the Water/Impressions in the Sand: A Motorcycling Odyssey is much more about life than it is motorcycling. Though the narrative follows Jack’s physical journey on...
View ArticleThe new TomTom Rider: Getting More for Way Less
We are all used to receiving offers from our favorite accessory makers for an enhanced unit that only costs a little bit more. We know it’s automatic that when you add features, the price goes up. It...
View ArticleReview: SHAD SH50 Topcase
A topcase can be a wonderful, practical addition to a motorcycle, though they come with a few inherent drawbacks. The first of these is aesthetics. Even the best looking topcases generally only detract...
View ArticleReview: Touratech Stainless Steel Headlight Guard, GD Hand Guards, and...
The Kawasaki KLR650 is one of the most versatile motorcycles ever produced, but it does have some off-road weaknesses that need to be addressed. Touratech, a world leader in touring and...
View ArticleReview: SHAD Zulupack SW55
If you’ve ever gone on an international tour, you know the value of being able to use the same luggage on your motorcycle as you did on the flight. Traveling by airplane with your motorcycle gear isn’t...
View ArticleProduct Review: Diamond Gusset Defender Jeans
Regular cotton jeans are part of my preferred daily wardrobe, and it’s really tempting to wear them for short local rides in nice weather. However, we all know how the unexpected can happen. Diamond...
View ArticleReview: Michelin Pilot Road 4
Michelin has introduced a slew of new motorcycle tires during the last couple of years. I recently had a chance to try out the new Pilot Road 4 radial sport-touring tires that are designed to improve...
View ArticleProduct Review: AltRider KLR 650 Skid Plate Review
For those wishing to explore the off road capabilities of their Kawasaki KLR 650, the stock plastic skid plate should be replaced with something more substantial. The stock plastic item may be tougher...
View ArticleTESTED: Kriega R25 Backpack
“How am I going to tour on this thing?” I think to myself, as I look at the single seat 2015 Indian Scout. The bike has no pillon, no rack, and no means to mount a tailpack or saddlebags. To be honest,...
View ArticleBook Review – Hodaka: The Complete Story of America’s Favorite Trail Bike by...
From 1964 to 1978, Hodaka was a collaboration of a Japanese manufacturer and an American distributor. Though it only lasted 14 years, the company produced nearly 150,000 bikes. These trail bikes were...
View ArticleReview: SHOEI Neotec Helmet
During the last two years, I have almost exclusively worn the SHOEI Neotec helmet on tours. It’s very comfortable and fits a wide range of head shapes. I have a long, oval shape and there are no...
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