Rider articles from January 2006

Rider archives from January 2006

Ouch: even wearing all the right gear, you can still get banged up out there. Don't let injuries pester you years later--get them seen to right away.(One trackmind)
January 1, 2006... Further proof that cars are evil is right here on the end of my finger. I made it unscathed past two bumpy airplane rides, Interstate 405 at rush hour and a racetrack press launch only to slam my (right index!) finger in the car door in my...

Scoot-touring.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... Allow me to be the first to say, "Whaddaya doin' writin' stuff in my motorcycle rag about dem whimpy little scooters?" Now, if I may continue, as a rider of two-wheeled excitement for 40 years I have owned every type of street bike. Big,...

Going home.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... I have been a long-time subscriber to Rider. I wanted you to know how much I enjoyed the article, You Can Ride Home Again, by Denis Rouse, with photography by Dominic Bonuccelli in the November 2005 issue. You Can Ride Home Again touches on...

Road closure.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... Regarding Bruce Hansen's Favorite Ride, Mount Hood Magic, in the October '05 issue, a riding friend and I decided to head north and visit the Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area and to ride the route described by Hansen. We started our Mount...

V-twin obsession.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... Amen to Soren Beaverton's Response letter in the November '05 issue about the obsession with V-twins in cruisers. I certainly have nothing against V-twins (I've had several), but I'd love to have a choice. To me an inline four with all those...

Two places at once.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... How'd you ever manage to get the same crowd at Americade to show up at the Honda Hoot (photos in the November '05 issue, pages 53 and 50)? Amazing! Stermer and Tuttle coordinated the same exact shot in different states right down to the...

Fuel cells.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... I enjoyed reading Bill Stermer's November '05 article on the ENV motorcycle with the hydrogen fuel cell. I have read a few articles about this innovation but this one was probably the most informative about the hybrid nature of the design. The...

Safety issues.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... I think it's rather ironic that most bikers have tried to fight federal and state attempts to help "protect us from ourselves" with the addition of air bags, roll bars, etc. to motorcycles, and then Honda comes out with an air bag for the Gold...

Fundamental motorcycles.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... I enjoyed Clement Salvadori's article on fundamental motorcycles in the September '05 issue. Several members of the GS_bikes listserv were recently lamenting the fact that basic motorcycles aren't readily available in today's market. To many...

Can't decide.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... In September 2005's Exploring the Oregon Coast, author Tad Hetu states Cape Blanco is the most westerly point in the lower 48 states. Not quite. And then Ray Sly in November 2005's Response states Cape Flattery is the most westerly. Again, not...

Tokyo show concepts.(Kickstarts)
January 1, 2006... By the time the annual Tokyo motorcycle show in Japan rolls around we've usually seen the new production bikes for the coming year that are the stars of the show there, such as the 2006 Honda Gold Wings or Suzuki Boulevard M109R. But the...

ABS Sprint ST.(Kickstarts)
January 1, 2006... Triumph says it will bring a version of the Sprint ST sport-touring bike with anti-lock brakes to U.S. dealers by the time you're reading this, "Many riders feel an ABS system distances the rider from his machine but this really isn't the...

Polaris PDC.(Kickstarts)
January 1, 2006... Last June Polaris Industries Inc., parent company of Victory motorcycles, opened a new 126,000-square-foot Product Development Center in Wyoming, Minnesota. Research, development and testing at the facility will include prototype fabrication...

Vuelta al Mundo.(Kickstarts)
January 1, 2006... Starting in March 2006, 75 riders will be selected to ride four BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles (not out yet, but will be) around the world in stages in the 10-year anniversary of the Vuelta al Mundo. The 30-stage ride begins and ends in...

http://2st.dip.jp/bikemovie/src/up5837.wmv.(RIDIN' THE WEB)
January 1, 2006... IF THE LINK IS STILL UP AND YOU HAVE A HIGH-SPEED CONNECTION, THE RIDING SKILLS DISPLAYED IN THIS VID WILL BLOW YOU AWAY. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

www.worldsfastestindian.com.(RIDIN' THE WEB)
January 1, 2006... A FILM DUE JANUARY 2006 ON THE LIFE STORY OF NEW ZEALANDER BURT MUNRO, WHO SET A LAND-SPEED WORLD RECORD AT BONNEVILLE IN 1967.

www.robbianodesign.com.(RIDIN' THE WEB)
January 1, 2006... INTERESTING BIMOTA DB5 MILLE DESIGNER WEB SITE.

www.ridesa.com.(RIDIN' THE WEB)
January 1, 2006... SOUTH AFRICAN ROADRUNNERS OFFERS CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE TOURS ALONG THE GARDEN ROUTE AND OVER THE MOUNTAIN PASSES OF SOUTH AFRICA'S WESTERN CAPE VINCE.

Northern California fantasy: sharing the best of the best in the Golden State.
January 1, 2006... The stunning quality and diversity of Northern California roads are legendary. But is it possible to stitch the very best of them together into a cohesive week-long itinerary and deliver the ultimate motorcycling experience? Weeks of...

Victory parade: Minnesota's motorcycle company raises the stakes for 2006.(RIDDEN & RATED)
January 1, 2006... Since the introduction of the Vegas for the 2003 model year, Victory has given its line of cruisers a series of bad-boy, macho-sounding names--some with gambling overtones. Hammer, Vegas, 8-Ball--whatever you may think of them, the gamble seems...

The Gila Loop: a recipe for fun in New Mexico.(FAVORITERIDE)
January 1, 2006... Take a road that loops around 80 miles of asphalt twisties in the Gila National Forest near Silver City. Blend it with some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the southwest. Throw in a few Indian ruins, ghost towns, art galleries and...

Michelin Pilot Activ tires.(Product Evaluations)
January 1, 2006... IT'S AMAZING WHAT A NEW SET OF TIRES CAN DO FOR AN OLDER BIKE. MY 1990 HONDA CBR600 SPENDS A LOT OF TIME PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHILE I COME AND GO ON THE LATEST AND GREATEST TEST MOTORCYCLES. YOU KNOW MY BIKE'S BEEN NEGLECTED WHEN MY CAT,...

Ventura Aerodynamic bike pack.(Product Evaluations)
January 1, 2006... MANY SADDLEBAGS, AND OTHER TYPES OF MOTORCYCLE LUGGAGE FOR THAT MATTER, HAVE ONLY SUFFICIENT INTERNAL CAPACITY FOR A SHORT TRIP IN MILD WEATHER. THAT'S ESPECIALLY TRUE IF YOU ARE RIDING TWO-UP AND HAVE TO SHARE THE AVAILABLE STOWAGE SPACE. ...

Spidi Tour S5 women's jacket.(Product Evaluations)
January 1, 2006... I WILL ADMIT TO HAVING A CERTAIN ATTRACTION TO WOMEN'S CLOTHING, BUT THESE DAYS ONLY WHEN IT'S ON MY WIFE, WHO UNTIL RECENTLY LACKED AN ALL-WEATHER TOURING JACKET WITH ADEQUATE POCKET SPACE. Genie is quite good at testing apparel because...

Dale Walker's Holeshot Performance now offers dual high-pipe slip-ons for Suzuki's SV 1000.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2006... (1) DALE WALKER'S HOLESHOT PERFORMANCE NOW OFFERS DUAL HIGH-PIPE SLIP-ONS FOR SUZUKI'S SV 1000. They are hand-crafted from high-grade stainless steel and 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum and are available fully polished or with black satin canisters....

Got cold hands?(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2006... (2) GOT COLD HANDS? Gerbing's has added a new gauntlet-style leather motorcycle glove called G3 to its lineup to keep your digits warm. Gerbing's G3 is cut from exceptionally soft leather, making it the company's most pliable and comfortable...

Want to add a custom look to your bike?(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2006... (3) WANT TO ADD A CUSTOM LOOK TO YOUR BIKE? CycleSignals Scorpion Sport Bike Speed Lites are LED flush-mount turn signals that can be hand-formed to fit the contours of any sportbike fairing for a seamless look. Speed Lites weigh less, last...

Alpinestars stage leather jacket is the perfect choice for high-performance sportbike riding.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2006... (4) ALPINESTARS STAGE LEATHER JACKET IS THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE SPORTBIKE RIDING. Constructed of thick full-grain leather, it provides excellent abrasion resistance. Removable CE-certified elbow and shoulder protectors and an...

J & P Cycles 2006 vintage wind 12-month calendar highlights motorcycling from the early 20th century.(Product Spotlight)(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... (5) J & P CYCLES 2006 VINTAGE WIND 12-MONTH CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS MOTORCYCLING FROM THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY. The 2006 cover features racers ready on the starting line at the famous Dodge City, Kansas, races. Each month features a selected scene of...

The Cortech LRX sport jacket is specifically designed for women riders.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2006... (6) THE CORTECH LRX SPORT JACKET IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR WOMEN RIDERS. The new LRX is constructed of a 400-denier nylon dobby and 1,680-denier ballistic polyester shell that combines with a waterproof/breathable barrier. Cuffs with...

Turn night into day.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2006... (7) TURN NIGHT INTO DAY. PIAA now offers the industry's first high-intensity discharge (HID) sport-touring lamp kit for the popular BMW R1200GS motorcycle. The PIAA 600 HID kit is specifically designed for the R1200GS and comes complete with...

Oxlite's HT-Series Runner aluminum loading ramp is the perfect size for sportbikes, dirt bikes and cruisers.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2006... (8) OXLITE'S HT-SERIES RUNNER ALUMINUM LOADING RAMP IS THE PERFECT SIZE FOR SPORTBIKES, DIRT BIKES AND CRUISERS. Choose from capacities of 500 pounds with dimensions of 11 X 78 inches or 750 pounds and dimensions of 11 X 89 inches. The...

Leaning into the turn and rolling on the throttle is bell's amazing street LID, the Sprint.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2006... (9) LEANING INTO THE TURN AND ROLLING ON THE THROTTLE IS BELL'S AMAZING STREET LID, THE SPRINT. Adjustable vents aid comfort and shield defogging. Double layer or electrically heated face shields make the Bell Sprint winter-ready. There's a...

Vanson's Cobra 2 jacket represents the culmination of more than 30 years of experience.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2006... VANSON'S COBRA 2 JACKET REPRESENTS THE CULMINATION OF MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. The COB2 offers the look and construction of competition roadracing suits with a modified fit for street use in the widest possible temperature range. It's...