Rider articles from July 2005

Rider archives from July 2005

Similar differences: maybe we can all just get along ....(One track mind)
July 1, 2005... I can imagine all kinds of business reasons why an insurance company would want to study Harley-Davidson and sportbike riders in an attempt to find out the differences and similarities between them. But the results that Progressive recently...

Mountains & Valleys.(Response)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... Thanks to Clement Salvadori for his May 2005 "On the Road" story Mountains & Valleys featuring Death Valley, a Vulcan 2000 and Mr. Salvadori's panache. So many times, Rider travel pieces offer descriptions of people, places and things, yet...

Connected vs. unconnected.(Response)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... Regarding May's column, Stayin' Safe, Safe Talk, I agree with Mr. Grodsky's comments except those about the rider-to-passenger intercom. I find that it's safer for my wife and I to be "connected" than having her flip her shield open, lean over...

Dual-purpose only way to go.(Response)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... I have enjoyed Clement Salvadori's writing for the most part for years. Regarding his May column, DeePee Dilemma, there is no dilemma, DeePee bikes are wonderful. They are the perfect bikes for northern Maine, Quebec and New Brunswick. I plan...

Inspired.(Response)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... I was so inspired by all those great essays (Why I Love Motorcycle Adventure and Travel in the May issue) by Rider readers. They pretty much hit the cylinder on the head. I just had to write an essay on their essays. I would like to thank Rider...

Back of the pack.(Response)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... Regarding Principle Uncertainty, May's One-Track Mind column, in many ways I am afflicted with "PU," often having hard times making decisions about jobs, what to eat in a restaurant, what bike I should buy. But when it comes to riding my bike I...

SB1021.(Response)
July 1, 2005... I'm asking motorcyclists to please support SB1021, a California bill which penalizes drivers who injure people by violating their right of way. California Senator Debra Bowen, who carried the bill legalizing foam earplugs in this state, has...

HP2 Enduro.(Kick starts)
July 1, 2005... This fall BMW will kick off an exclusive new HP High Performance series of motorcycles with the HP2 Enduro, said to be available at a few U.S. dealerships in September 2005 at what will probably be a heart-stopping price. Based upon the...

Commuting stories.(Kick starts)
July 1, 2005... In conjunction with Ride to Work Day on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, we'd like to invite you to submit your short stories relating to personal motorcycle or motorscooter commuting experiences for a future story in Rider. We'd especially enjoy...

La Ducati Day.(Kick starts)(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... The Ducati MH900evoluzione Owners Club, Doc Wong and Ducati North America will hold La Ducati Day 2005 in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountain town of La Honda, California, on Saturday, October 15th, 2005, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. The day's events...

Attrax attack.(Kick starts)
July 1, 2005... Dirt bike riders--tired of hanging it up for the winter? Getting stuck in snow or mud? Now you can throw the ultimate rooster tail with the Attrax system, made by Atelier Carignan Inc. for Kimpex. Seriously, folks, we have no idea how well this...

Grateful motorcyclist.(Kick starts)
July 1, 2005... Our helmets are off this month to Robert Koon, whose rather witty letter regarding the terrible drivers in Charleston, South Carolina, was published in the local Post and Courier newspaper: "I am writing this letter to show my appreciation...

Ridin' the web.
July 1, 2005... WWW.SUPERTRAPP.COM SUPERTRAPP'S NEW SITE OFFERS IMPROVED ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCE EXHAUSTS, RACING, INDUSTRY NEWS AND MORE. WWW.SUOMY-USA.COM CHECK OUT SUOMY'S ENTIRE 2005 HELMET LINE AND LEARN ABOUT THE BSI...

Sportier Sprint: 2005 Triumph Sprint ST.(Cover Story)
July 1, 2005... In the May 2005 issue we brought you our initial impressions of Triumph's 2005 Sprint ST, which we first rode at the world press introduction in Cape Town, South Africa, and environs. Since then, a test bike has arrived at our door and we've...

Travelcade Road Sofa.(GEAR LAB)
July 1, 2005... IT'S A POORLY KEPT SECRET THAT A LOT OF STOCK MOTORCYCLE SEATS ARE DESIGNED MORE FOR SHOWROOM APPEAL THAN LONGDISTANCE COMFORT. AS YOU CAN SURMISE FROM THEIR NAME, TRAVELCADE/SADDLEMEN ROAD SOFAS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ADDED COMFORT,...

Cee Bailey's windscreen.(GEAR LAB)
July 1, 2005... WINDSCREENS, ALONG WITH SEATS AND EXHAUSTS, ARE AMONG THE MOST COMMON ITEMS THAT MOTORCYCLE OWNERS CHANGE TO SUIT THEIR PREFERENCES. AND FOR GOOD REASON--MANY STOCK BIKES HAVE A LOT OF ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT IN THIS AREA. Cee Bailey's may...

Staintune slip-on for BMW R1200GS.(GEAR LAB)
July 1, 2005... LIKE ALL TOO MANY OF US THESE DAYS, THE NEW BMW R1200GS COULD USE A FEW LESS POUNDS, AND A BIT MORE ZIP NEVER HURTS. We recently tried a Staintune (pronounced stay-in-tune) slip-on muffler on a 2005 GS that does both with style and even...

New & cool.(Product Spotlight)
July 1, 2005... ALL OF THE GOODS AND SERVICES LISTED IN NEW & COOL ARE CHOSEN BY RIDER'S EDITORS BASED UPON THE INTEREST TO READERS. THE FOLLOWING SECTION IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO VENDORS OF MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, WHO BEAR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY...