Rider articles from December 2001

Rider archives from December 2001

One-track mind: 9.11.01.(motorcycle and motorcycle accessories industry comes together to help in rescue and recovery after September 11 terrorists attacks)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... It was a morning like most others here in the sleepy SoCal bed-room community we call home. My wife Genie was getting ready for a business trip, and I was still rubbing the sleep out of my eyes. We hadn't turned on a radio or television as yet,...

Special edition Kickstarts.(Evaluation)
December 1, 2001... What's New for 2002...and 2003 All we can say is, Wow! In road tests and this section in previous months we have already ridden or at least revealed more than two dozen new or improved 2002 street motorcycle models, including the Aprilia...

Three for the GL1800: Lehman Trikes Monarach and Motor Trike Spyder: (RIDDEN & RATED).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Motorcycle riding is about freedom, the road and the wind, the thrill of acceleration and leaning into a turn.., and often, about getting out there with your riding buddies. The lure of the open road is especially popular among the luxury...

Response.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2001... The Fifth Element Finally a Harley worth a second look! I have passed up the old venerable V-twin for many a sophisticated smooth running Japanese sport tourer, and have never looked back. The new Harley V-Rod finally breaks the tradition...

Touring-sport vs. sport-touring: The Aprilia RST1000 Futura vs. Ducati ST4s.(Evaluation)
December 1, 2001... sport-touring bikes have come and gone over the years, but back in 1997 Ducati finally legitimized the genre with its ST2 model, which Rider subsequently named Motorcycle of the Year. And until Aprilia came along, Ducati had this market niche...

Better bahnburner: The 2002 BMW K1200RS. (RIDDEN & RATED).(Evaluation)
December 1, 2001... When BMW redesigned its K-RS four-cylinder sport-tourer for 1998 (see the full test in Rider, August 1997), the German company came just inches away from grabbing the sport-touring brass ring. That stellar, all-new K1200RS had sharp handling,...

Colonial cruiser: The 2002 Triumph Bonneville America. (RIDDEN & RATED).(Evaluation)
December 1, 2001... A Brit cruiser? What next, bangers and grits? The Bonneville America, from the land of Union Jacks--with wide, pull-back handlebars, a kicked-out fork and low seat--is Triumph's first purpose-built cruiser and a major departure for the U.K....

Minnesota steel: The 2002 Victory V92C. (RIDDEN & RATED).(Evaluation)
December 1, 2001... Victory is the very latest motorcycle maker to dive into the performance-cruiser pond. For 2002, its V92C and V92C Deluxe feature a significantly revamped "Freedom" engine as well as a number of other detail changes. Displacement remains at...

Tech Q & A: Trouble-free (Not).(Questions and Answers)
December 1, 2001... Q I have a 1986 Harley-Davidson Tour Glide Classic with factory sidecar which I have owned since it was new. It has always had a history of breaking clutch release mechanism components (fork, pushrod and vertical releasing shaft). The...

Gear: Metzeler ME Z4 Radial Tires.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Combine a powerful engine with certain motorcycle chassis geometry, steering characteristics and accessories, and if other conditions are just right, sometimes under heavy acceleration you can get a bit of "head shake." The bars wag quickly...

Gear: Eureka Tents.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... There's nothing quite like making camp for the night in a scenic spot after an all-day ride. As a solo motorcyclist, camping out on a trip takes some planning, but is far from a difficult proposition. Add enough gear for a passenger and...

DP brakes SDP sport 918 HH+.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Having some trouble corralling your speeding hog? Now you can be happier than a pig in slop with DP Brakes SDP Sport 918 HH+ brake pads for front-wheel fitment on Harley-Davidson's four-piston caliper bikes. The company says that the high HH+...

Diamond custom seats saddle?(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... If you're looking to add a custom touch to your GL1800 Gold Wing, why not try a Diamond Custom Seats Saddle? After field-testing the motorcycle with a variety of different riders, Diamond feels it has designed the most comfortable long-distance...

Billet handlebar clamp with built-in quartz clock.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... With a billet handlebar clamp with built-in quartz clock from Cycle Craft Engineering, you'll always know when it's time to hit the road, and you'll look good doing it, too. The clamp is GNC-machined from a solid block of 6061-T6 aluminum and...

Dakota digital.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Dakota Digital has developed a stylish way for you to step in to the 21st Century with its new HLY-3013 mini-speedometer and HLY-3027 mini-tachometer. Both are industry-standard 2 1/16-inch diameter instruments that feature a non-glare,...

2001 designer seat and tank skin by second look designs inc.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... With a 2001 Designer Seat and Tank Skin by Second Look Designs Inc. on your Honda F4i, people will be sure to take, well, a second look at your bike as you speed by. The designer tank skin offers protection without compromising the bike's...

E-z leaker.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Tired of putting nature's call on hold while you search for a "drainage facility?" Well, E-Z LEAKER is just the thing for riders with a walnut-sized bladder. E-Z LEAKER is an external, sheath-style product that's made of natural rubber latex...

Castrol north America inc.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Castrol North America Inc. introduces its Metal Parts Cleaner to help clean the grime off your bike's engine-without leaving a filmy residue. The cleaner is formulated to create a solvent that effortlessly removes oil, engine grease and other...