Rider articles from August 2006

Rider archives from August 2006

For the love of ... gloves: fits like a glove? Only if you can find it.(One trackmind)
August 1, 2006... "Where the heck are my gloves?" It's the rallying cry before many of our rides around the Tuttle household, often followed by my best O.J. Simpson imitation as I attempt to pull a petite pair of Genie's onto my fat mitts. Or by ripping a cheek...

Camping 101.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... I can't get anything done at work now... thanks to your June 2006 cover photo. That is the best cover I have ever seen. A great article goes along with it, too! You have me daydreaming about my camping trip planned for this summer. My brother...

Sport-touring rider.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... I am a subscriber of your fine magazine and a few others. I had been trying to decide how to trim down the number of magazines to a more reasonable level as I also have a hot-rod Mustang and a Jeep Rubicon in my stable. While waffling over...

Not quite right.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... I just got my June 2006 issue. I can't put it down! Rider has always been my favorite moto-mag, but the increased sport-touring emphasis of late is just icing on the cake. Sport touring has always been my kind of riding even when the bikes I've...

The Gulf course is off course.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... Philip Buonpastore's Favorite Ride in June's Rider features three pictures of Cedar Key which is on the Gulf side of Florida and is not on the ride written about and mapped in the article. Riding the four decent roads in the state is boring...

Lovin' it.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... I have read your magazine for a while and really like the way you portray the motorcycles and everything about the industry. I am a former London dispatch rider (courier). I now live in California and build cafe-racer motorcycles out of the old...

Outdated signals.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... While I agree with reader Eric Nelson (May's Response) about current BMW turn-signal switchgear, ("... the least intuitive system on the market..."), I must disagree with his notion that putting the turn-signal switch on the throttle side of...

Moving mountains.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... Bill Stermer's paragraph concerning touring the Blue Ridge Parkway (on page 60 of the May issue)--Grandfather Mountain ain't in the Smokies, and it ain't near the end of the Parkway. Grandfather is near milepost 305, and the end is at milepost...

Attracting unwanted attention.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... The Rivco Hitch Rack System in the May 2006 issue of Rider looks nice, but the picture on page 108 is a good demonstration of how not to load it. In Arizona, any police officer worth his badge will pull you over and not let you leave until your...

The lighter side.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... I enjoyed reading the May 2006 issue, in particular the articles on the 2006 Yamaha FZ1 (Leaps & Bounds) and the 2006 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior (Black Beauty). Truth be told, however, I don't see myself riding either of these bikes. As...

Autumn splendor.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... In 1981 I rode my new GS750E from Iowa to California. Halfway there I stopped to visit some friends in Carbondale, Colorado. From there I headed south through the most magical 100 miles I have ever ridden. I'll never forget the little village...

What about short women?(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... Women will tell you they want bikes built for them. Some women are passengers one day and ride their own bikes the next weekend, like my wife, Becky. How about more reports on what passengers think? Many riders are 5 feet to 5 feet, 4 inches....

Paradise found.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... It was so nice to see Sherry Jones and Todd Mowbray's article Paradise Found in the April issue of Rider. It is a ride I have enjoyed numerous times since 1993; my secret is out. Wyoming has so many beautiful areas. We make the trip to...

Late bloomer.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... The joy of riding came to me relatively late in life. In 2003, at the ripe age of 54, I took the MSF course and rode a motorcycle for the first time in my life. Health issues had convinced me that there were things I wanted to try before the...

On any wall.(Kickstarts)
August 1, 2006... If you're like us, you owe at least some of your addiction to motorcycle riding to the movie On Any Sunday. Now, with the blessing of director Bruce Brown, a new Web site at www.onanysundayart.com has been opened devoted to, ahem, the best...

Draggin' the Dragon.(Kickstarts)
August 1, 2006... Be careful if you're planning on riding any of the popular motorcycling roads in Tennessee and North Carolina this summer. Operation Dragon 2006 is a combined effort by the two states' highway patrols to crack down on "unsafe" riding and...

Errata.(Correction notice)
August 1, 2006... In the spec chart for the sport-touring shootout in June 2006 titled Different Drummers, the Triumph Sprint ST should have been given a two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty. On page 76 in Trailer Tales in that issue the correct Web site address...

Inside Ducati.(Kickstarts)
August 1, 2006... During the introduction of the GT 1000 tested on the following page, Rider was given the opportunity to tour the Ducati factory in Bologna. It's been 80 years since the Ducati brothers founded their electrical business (Societa Scientific...

www.harley-davidson.com.(RIDIN' THE WEB)
August 1, 2006... HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECENTLY ADDED A NEW EXPERIENCE SECTION TO ITS WEB SITE AS A ONE-STOP LOCATION FOR PLANNING MOTORCYCLE TRAVEL. BOOK HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AND AIR TRAVEL, AND EVEN ARRANGE TO RENT OR SHIP MOTORCYCLES. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=200660316001.(RIDIN' THE WEB)
August 1, 2006... THE MONOBIKE LIVES!

High-performance simplicity: 2007 Ducati GT 1000.(Riding around)
August 1, 2006... Back in 1971, Ducati's legendary engineer Fabio Taglioni created the famed GT 750, its first large-displacement bike and one it hoped would combat the increasingly powerful models coming from the Japanese. The GT 750 marked many milestones for...

Paradigm shift: 2006 Yamaha FJR 1300AE.(RIDER TEST)(Cover story)
August 1, 2006... One of motojournalism's finer personal experiences is simply being listened to. When you research and write about a niggling problem of some sort in a motorcycle, and the manufacturer actually addresses it in a subsequent model, the world...

Escape from the district: fleeing D.C. for the Virginias.(FAVORITERIDE)
August 1, 2006... One of the best things about living in Washington, D.C., is how easy it is to get away from it. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Life in the nation's capital can be exhilarating, but the nonstop partisan political passions combined with the...

Rapid-Transit Recon/23 Tailbag.(Product Evaluations)
August 1, 2006... RAPID TRANSIT IS A CATCHY NAME FOR A MOTORCYCLE ITEM, BUT ALSO ONE WE HADN'T HEARD BEFORE. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE RAPID TRANSIT PRODUCT LINE--CONSISTING OF A VARIETY OF INNOVATIVE MOTORCYCLE LUGGAGE ITEMS--COMES FROM A NEW DIVISION OF THE...

CyclePump.(Product Evaluations)
August 1, 2006... AS THE SAYING GOES: "ADVENTURES AREN'T ALWAYS FUN WHEN YOU'RE HAVING THEM, BUT THEY OFTEN MAKE GOOD TELLING LATER IN THE BAR." FLAT TIRES AND PUNCTURES OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE FIT INTO THAT REALM QUITE NICELY. FORTUNATELY, THERE'S A NEW...

Looking for the perfect cruiser apparel?(Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2006... (1) LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT CRUISER APPAREL? You should try Highway One. Its apparel line has been updated for 2006, and features a wide range of styles and prices for both men and women. One popular model styled especially for the ladies is...

A motorcycle ride to the four corners of our great country is the only way to travel!(Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2006... (2) A MOTORCYCLE RIDE TO THE FOUR CORNERS OF OUR GREAT COUNTRY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRAVEL! Enjoy the camaraderie of riding with a small group of friends, old or new. The owners of Two Wheel Tours now share their love of riding with others who...

Sore tootsies?(Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2006... (3) SORE TOOTSIES? Pro Feet Motorcycling Socks keep your feet dry and cool in warm weather, thanks to Coolmax, Teflon, Thermolite, MicroSupreme and Kevlar high-tech fibers. Pro Feet Socks wick moisture away from the foot, keeping feet 75...

The ultimate travel companion--even for long trips.(Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2006... (4) THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL COMPANION--EVEN FOR LONG TRIPS. BMW's Giant Bag is spacious, yet easy to move. It's approximately 35 inches long, 16 inches high and 16 inches wide with adjustable inner compartments for convenient packing. If there's...

Add sattelite radio to your bike.(Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2006... (5) ADD SATTELITE RADIO TO YOUR BIKE. Delphi's Roady XT XM Radio is the smallest, lightest two-line plug-and-play made. Connect to your bike's radio via the 100-channel FM transmitter, cassette adapter or Line Out jack. It comes with a...

CrampBuster has just added a new member to its family.(Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2006... (6) CRAMPBUSTER HAS JUST ADDED A NEW MEMBER TO ITS FAMILY. With this new Oversized Wide model, CrampBuster is now available in four versions; a Standard and a Wide model in 1 1/8-inch diameter for metric cruisers and stock Harleys, and an...

There's no need to feel cold anymore!(Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2006... (7) THERE'S NO NEED TO FEEL COLD ANYMORE! The Rev'It Wind Barrier Vest consists of three distinct layers to keep you comfortable. The jacquard knitted outer layer functions as a shield against the wind, rain and cold. The second layer consists...

All new for 2006, the Doha boot is made for both motorcycle and everyday use.(Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2006... (8) ALL NEW FOR 2006, THE DOHA BOOT IS MADE FOR BOTH MOTORCYCLE AND EVERYDAY USE. The Italian Sidi brand Doha ankle-height boot--named after the Moto GP track in Qatar--is manufactured of split-grain leather and synthetic fabric and lined with...

Give your motorcycle's curves a protective "hug.".(Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2006... (9) GIVE YOUR MOTORCYCLE'S CURVES A PROTECTIVE "HUG." Riders who want to maintain their bike's shine and safeguard it from dirt, dust, damaging dings and airborne contaminants should check out California Customweave, the ultimate form-fitting...

A tent without poles?(Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2006... (10) A TENT WITHOUT POLES? Nemo is a new outdoor gear manufacturer currently focused on revolutionizing personal and backcountry tents. Its principle innovation is the replacement of traditional aluminum tent poles with a low-pressure pneumatic...

Don't let the bad guys rip off your bike!(Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2006... (11) DON'T LET THE BAD GUYS RIP OFF YOUR BIKE! Kyptonite's New York Disc Lock is the ultimate motorcycle and scooter security device for urban and other high-theft areas. The tough Kryptonium steel shackle resists bolt cutters and a...

Scorpion's EXO 700 rivet helmet has all-new graphics.(Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2006... (12) SCORPION'S EXO 700 RIVET HELMET HAS ALL-NEW GRAPHICS. The EXO-700 has established an all-new level of performance for an under-$200 helmet. From its EverClear no-fog face shield to its wind-tunnel-tested aerodynamics and breathable,...

There's no such thing as a secondary road!(Product Spotlight)
August 1, 2006... (13) THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A SECONDARY ROAD! The first edition of the Harley-Davidson Ride Atlas of North America is thick with maps, rides and long haulin' resources. At 320 pages and 8.5 x 11 inches with a tearresistant cover, the atlas...