Rider articles from January 2003

Rider archives from January 2003

Response.
January 1, 2003... V Star Pro and Con As the happy owner of a 2001 V Star 1100 Custom I enjoyed reading Bill Stermer's article on the 1100 Silverado in the November '02 issue. I am somewhat puzzled why Rider would consider this style bike for long-distance...

BackOFF[TM] Brake Light Signal Module. (Innovotive Product).
January 1, 2003... When something comes along that can possibly save our lives and save our bikes from getting nailed from behind by some sleepy, inattentive motorist, we're interested. This neat little Unit called the BackOFF [TM] Brake Light Signal Module...

Yamaha envy. (Kickstarts).
January 1, 2003... Yamaha USA offers a very nice selection of new motorcycles in this country, indeed, but its lineup of large-displacement street bikes only represents a portion of the machines Yamaha offers elsewhere in the world, especially Europe. With the...

Vincent Rebirth. (Kickstarts).
January 1, 2003... After the successful re-emergence of Triumph and Indian, the latest defunct name slated for rebirth is Vincent. New versions of this classic British marque, best known for the sporty Black Shadow, are scheduled for release in late 2004. Vincent...

Guggenheim is going... (Kickstarts).
January 1, 2003... Don't forget--December 31, 2002 is the last day of the Art of the Motorcycle exhibit at the Guggenheim Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, perhaps the last day the Art of the Motorcycle collection will be shown anywhere. This gorgeous, historical and...

H-D and MDA. (Kickstarts).
January 1, 2003... Harley-Davidson says that through the hard work of its dealers, enthusiasts and employees, the company raised $3.5 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in 2002. This donation brings Harley-Davidson's 22-year MDA fundraising...

Sturgis stats. (Kickstarts).
January 1, 2003... The City of Sturgis Rally Department recently sent us some interesting statistics from the 62nd annual motorcycle rally held in the South Dakota town last August, which had an estimated attendance of 450,000. The city says it hauled over a ton...

Ridin' the web.
January 1, 2003... www.motorcycleridesinaamerica.com Find a racetrack where you can take a class or spend the day riding. Includes schedules and sign-up forms for some of the motorcycle schools. www.nadaguides.com Free vehicle information for...

Backroad blitzer: the 2003 Buell Lightning XB9S. (Ridden & Rated).
January 1, 2003... With buell motorcycles we've learned to expect the unexpected. The new Lightning XB9S naked sportbike is a classic case in point. It shares drivetrian and chassis components with the Firebolt XB9R sportbike we tested in the November 2002 issue...

Wrong way wear. (Tech Q&A).
January 1, 2003... Q: I ride a 2001 Harley-Davidson FXD Super Glide equipped with factory-original Dunlop tires. When I purchased the bike, I had the stock rims replaced with H-D custom wheels. After riding more than 10,000 kilometers, I recently discovered...

BMW Multi-Trailer. (Shop Talk: Gear).
January 1, 2003... Leave it to BMW to take the simple concept of a trailer and create one of the coolest you've 'ever seen. Though not a dedicated motorcycle trailer in its most basic form, you can add an optional Motorcycle Module or two and a loading ramp to...

Rifle Fairings. (Product Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Rifle Fairings announces a new tunable touring windscreen for Yamaha's FJR1300. With over 20 degrees of angle difference between the up and down positions, the majority of the FJR's stock windscreen height range is at too steep an angle. Rifle...

Racer Apparel. (Product Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Much in the way that mountain climbers, yachting enthusiasts and polo players have clothing brands based on their sports, Racer Apparel is creating a brand based on ours. These polo shirts are great to wear at the races, on the golf course,...

KuryAkyn Panacea multi-function taillight. (Product Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... The amazing KuryAkyn Panacea multi-function taillight system has been improved and simplified for 2002. The popular "Laydown" lens has improved optics, and a classy new chrome trim accent. All Panaceas now feature "Smartwire" technology All...

Metzeler. (Product Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Metzeler has a special free brochure for owners of Harley-Davidson V-twin motorcycles, Called "the first simple guide to upgrading your V-twin motorcycle," the full-color six-page guide is said to contain everything riders need to know about...

Fast by Ferracci billet-aluminum bar risers. (Product Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Is your Ducati ST not quite "touring" enough? Is your Monster S4's riding position a little too sporty? Here's a solution! These Fast by Ferracci billet-aluminum bar risers fit underneath the stock clip-ons and give your bike's bars...

"Clampless". (Product Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... The Classic/c and Classic SZ/c helmets from Arai have a new modified shell shape to accommodate J&M's new high-performance "Clampless" helmet headset. The headset features a miniature AeroMike III boom microphone and fidelity-enhanced DynaPort...

Cobra Engineering. (Product Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Brand-new from Cobra Engineering, the Fi2000 Digital Fuel Processor is a compact, foolproof device that makes fuel-injected motorcycles tunable. This plug 'n' go accessory installs in minutes and requires no complicated fuel maps or computer...

Ayres Adventures. (Product Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Motorcycle journalist and author David L. Hough will be joining Ayres Adventures founder and president Ron Ayres on the company's 16-day Best of Brazil tour beginning March 1, 2003. Best known for his Between the Ears column from BMW Owners...