Rider articles from January 2002

Rider archives from January 2002

One-Track Mind: Stuff.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... We were packing up the bike after a campout the other day, and Genie was having trouble finding room for the football. "Do you have to carry this thing everywhere you ride?" she said. "It's a guy thing," I replied, strapping it to my waist....

Kickstarts.(motorcycle industry news)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... 2002 Aprilias Aprilia has announced a number of significant changes to some of the bikes in its lineup for 2002, and dazzled Milan, Italy, showgoers last September with a concept bike based upon the liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 998cc,...

Response.(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2002... Fear Not I found Bill Heald's October '01 Fear Not the Kudzu article about the Georgia coast humorous. Heald's mishap with the Triumph's fuel gauge left me laughing until I hurt. Heald visited St. Simon and Jekyll Islands, but he missed...

Aprilia Pegaso 650: Thinking man's dual-sport. (Ridden & Rated).(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
January 1, 2002... Truly a fleet-footed steed is this Pegaso, a dandy mid-sized motorcycle, the kind of machine that makes me think I could live with just one bike. It does most everything that I want a motorcycle to do. And quite well. By 21st-century...

Greenbrier River Valley: Motorcycling nirvana. (Favorite Ride).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Each Summer Sue and I flee the traffic-gridlocked parking lot otherwise known as South Florida in joyous pursuit of motorcycling Nirvana. Our destination? An idyllic river valley on the banks of the Greenbrier, in the mountains of southern West...

Slippery Seals. (Tech Q & A).
January 1, 2002... Q I am replacing the carburetor float-bowl seals on a 1984 Kawasaki ZN700 and would like to know what I can use for an adhesive to make the round rubber O-rings stick in the grooves of the more complex-shaped carb bowls. It is a fun project and...

Gear: Happy Trails Racks and Panniers. (Shop Talk).(saddlebags and racks for motorcycles)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... pan nier (pan'yar, pan'e-ar) noun 1. A large wicker basket, especially; a. One of a pair of baskets carried on the shoulders of a person or on either side of a pack animal. b. A basket carried on a person's back. 2. A basket or pack, usually...

Cobra jacket from Vanson Leathers. (Product Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... You'll be sure to charm onlookers everywhere with this striking Cobra jacket from Vanson Leathers. The internal air curtain folds down to let cooling air inside for summer riding, or zips up airtight for winter riding. Each jacket features...

Progressive Suspension may have just the fix with the 420 Series Single Shocks. (Product Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Do you feel like a professional wrestler each time you have to grapple with the handling on your Kawasaki Vulcan VN800? Progressive Suspension may have just the fix with the 420 Series Single Shocks. They feature unique internal bladder design...

Holeshot Performance? Holeshot now offers a Slip-on Muffler to dress up your Yamaha FZ-1. (Product Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Why settle for stock performance when you can get Holeshot Performance? Holeshot now offers a Slip-on Muffler to dress up your Yamaha FZ-1. The muffler weighs just 5.6 pounds and increases ground clearance a full three inches. The company says...

Aeromach now offers a Vertical Sidemount Tag (VST). (Product Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... For those who wane to improve the look of the stock license plate assembly on their Honda VTX, Aeromach now offers a Vertical Sidemount Tag (VST). The stainless-steel holder sits on the left side of the bike and utilizes the stock license lamp....

Nelson-Rigg's CTB-100 Mini Trunk allows you pack light without lugging along the full luggage system. (Product Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Nelson-Rigg's CTB-100 Mini Trunk allows you pack light without lugging along the full luggage system. The Mini Trunk is constructed with Tri-Max polyester that has been treated with UVEX, Nelson-Rigg's innovative UV-resistant coating. Full foam...

Aerostich has developed the Evap A Wrappa to ease your boiling water blues. (Product Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... In the sweltering heat, it seems almost pointless to muscle down bottled water that's probably hotter than the pavement. Aerostich has developed the Evap A Wrappa to ease your boiling water blues. The outer fabric envelope of the Evap A Wrappa...

Mad Maps introduces its Southern California map. (Product Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... For the "Road Warrior" in all of us, MAD MAPS introduces its Southern California map. Although it won't exactly take you "Beyond Thunderdome," the map does highlight some of the best scenic drives in SoCal, including detailed text directions,...

Tour Master is lending a hand to help fight cold fingers. (Product Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Tour Master is lending a hand to help fight cold fingers. The Coldtex Glove combines fully insulated heavy-duty nylon construction with a breathable, waterproof liner. A hook-and-loop gauntlet and elastic wrist provide a snug fir to help keep...