Rider articles from August 2001

Rider archives from August 2001

GUEST EDITORIAL.(using a wonderful set of 50-year-old tools to work on a motorcycle)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Red Toolboxes It's always a pleasant experience for me to drop in on the Valley of the Kings. No, I'm not talking about that trackless desert in Egypt, but rather the trackless desert of Sahuarita, Arizona. What started as a howling joke...

KICKSTARTS.(early-release 2002 motorcycles from Honda and Harley-Davidson)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... 2002 Early Release Hondas Early release models not only tell us some of what is coming for the new year, they tell us what isn't going to be physically changed. If all it takes is new paint and graphics to excite you, however you'll love...

RIDING AROUND.(Honda Reflex motor scooter)(Evaluation)
August 1, 2001... Super Scoot Something's happening in the worldwide scooter market, a kind of "Honey. I Grew the Scooter" phenomenon sweeping across Europe that just may reach our often trendy shores, too. First came the Suzuki Burgman 250 (don't ask us)...

RESPONSE.
August 1, 2001... Real Adventures I enjoyed Turning In by Helge Pedersen in the May issue. How beautifully written it was indeed. The photos were dreamlike. Pedersen has hit a nerve within the industry. It is great to read a motorcycle magazine about real...

HALCYON HOT ROD.(Kawasaki ZRX1200R)(Evaluation)
August 1, 2001... THE 2001 KAWASAKI ZRX1200R: SEDATE STANDARD OR-HOOLIGAN BIKE? BIGGER, BETTER AND BACK by popular demand, the nearly naked ZRX1200R sport-standard is a substantial upgrade to Kawasaki's shocking green-and-purple ZRX1100. Originally launched...

RULE OF THREE.(Kawasaki ZRX1200R, Suzuki Bandit 1200S, Yamaha FZ-1 motorcycles)(Evaluation)
August 1, 2001... THE 2001 KAWASAKI ZRX1200R VS. SUZUKI BANDIT 1200S VS. YAMAHA FZ-1. THE LAST DOZEN or so lunar cycles have been very good indeed for riders who appreciate fast, sporty yet comfortable motorcycles without a lot of Tupperware on them. For the...

Two Pals, Two Pistons.(motorcycling through national parks in Utah)
August 1, 2001... A Canyon Country baptismal. A welcome silence enveloped us as we switched off the engines at a hastily chosen campsite in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. After 12 hours in the saddle, hellish heat, missed turnoffs and more...

RIDDEN & RATED TIGER ON THE TANK.(Triumph Tiger 955i motorcycle)(Evaluation)
August 1, 2001... THE 2001 TRIUMPH TIGER 955i. Looking for a go-almost-anywhere, fun motorcycle that you can also tour on? Throw a leg over the Triumph Tiger, cruise highways, lean into turns and meander backroads, and when the pavement ends, you can keep...

TECH Q&A.(questions and answers about motorcycle maintenance)
August 1, 2001... ANDREW MACDONALD Modest Drive Chains Q Is there a disadvantage to having a covered drive chain besides the obvious out-of-sight, out-of-mind maintenance problems? I noticed that in Mexico and Europe there are Japanese bikes with drive...

GEAR Fitch Fuel Catalyst.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... You've seen the advertisements for the Fitch Fuel Catalyst, perhaps a glowing review in another magazine or two. "Just drop it in!" says Advanced Power Systems of its $50 F5-T package for motorcycles, which consists of metal alloy pellets...

GEAR Prexport Speed Dry Boots.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... IN the immortal words of Mel Brooks in the movie Blazing Saddles, "I love the feel of leather and the smell of boots"... or something to that effect. When you ride as much as we do, you go through quite a few pairs of boots over time and...

GEAR SlipStreamer SS-30 Classic Windscreen.(for motorcycles)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Having a removable windscreen gives you the wonderful option of choosing the look and feel of your bike based on riding conditions. If you ride a motorcycle that has an effective windscreen, you already know how much more comfortable it can...

Marsee Designs' 2001 Motorcycle Gear Catalog.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... If you're looking to add to your collection of bike paraphernalia, you may want to check out Marsee Designs' 2001 Motorcycle Gear Catalog. The catalog is 30 color pages of accessory heaven, with products ranging from jackets to bike covers to...

Fairings, front fenders, chin spoilers and rear fenders.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... Interested in dressing up your Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide? Corbin may have just the thing for you. Fairings, front fenders, chin spoilers and rear fenders are just some of the body components that have been specially designed to liven up your...

T-Bags/CDL Enterprises.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... T-Bags/CDL Enterprises has made it easier to eat on the go with the Ice-T cooler. The cooler is 100 percent foam-insulated with a foil interior, and the vinyl leakproof liner is removable. The Ice-T can hold up to four six-packs of your...

2001 Motor-Clothes Summer Leather Collection.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... Harley-Davidson is commemorating the spring classic Daytona Bike Week as part of its 2001 Motor-Clothes Summer Leather Collection. Enthusiasts can capture a nostalgic look while paying homage to the rally with Vintage and Daytona Race Leather...

Howard's Hog Horns.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... Sarching for a horn that will get the attention of that cell phone-toting SUV driver? Howard's Hog Horns has developed some honkers that will make sure cagers will never intrude upon your Harley's space again. The Little Big Horn is...

Star Days 2001 Rally.(Star Touring and Riding club fair to be held in Bowling Green, Kentucky)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Be sure to block off August 21-23 on your calendar so you can head out to Bowling Green, Kentucky for the Star Days 2001 Rally. The Star Touring & Riding club is 8,000 members strong and growing fast, and attendance at the rallies has doubled...

Guertin Manufacturing.(cell phone holder for motorcyclists)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2001... Many riders will agree that one of the most important safety precautions is to bring along a cell phone. However, the phone does you little or no good if you're on the road and it starts ringing--from somewhere in the depths of your bike's...