Rider articles from October 2001

Rider archives from October 2001

Favorite Ride(s).(a favorite California motorcycle ride is detailed)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... With memos, meetings and email competing for my thoughts, I force myself to concentrate on the short but busy freeway and urban slog from Rider's well-lit but train-shaken offices in Ventura, California. My favorite ride begins about 17 miles...

2002 Buell Firebolt.(all-new motorcycle)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Buell Motorcycle Company recently released an all-new bike that will really get the attention of gearhead sportbike fans. Based upon a new air-cooled, 984cc, 45-degree V-twin that is essentially a twin-cylinder version of the air-cooled, OHM...

Honda Concept Bike.(New American Sports motorcycle)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... American Honda recently revealed an exotic new concept bike dubbed New American Sports. According to Martin Manchester, project director at Honda R&D Americas, "This concept bike takes a new direction in motorcycling, a path that emphasizes the...

www.riderreport.com.(motorcycle magazine)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Rider, American Rider, Cruising Rider and Woman Rider readers have a new home in cyberspace at www.riderreport.com (formerly www.motorcyclereport.com). We changed the name of our website to better connect it with our print publications, but...

Dr. T, 1920-2001.(Fabio Taglioni, motorcycle designer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Fabio Taglioni, the legendary engineer "Dr. T", whose name is synonymous with Ducati's, passed away from cardiac arrest July 18, 2001, in his Bologna, Italy, home. He was 80 years old. Fabjo Taglioni was born in Lugo di Romagna on September 10,...

Ducati Revs America.(motorcycle manufacturer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The streets of Las Vegas will roar with thousands of V-twins October 2628, 2001 as Ducati enthusiasts gather for the inaugural Ducati Revs America (DRA), hosted by Ducati North America. Modeled on the biennial World Ducati Weekend in Italy, DRA...

883R.(2002 XL883R from Harley Davidson)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Harley has launched a new model it says is designed to reflect its "rich racing heritage and strong dirt-track racing legacy" on, of all things, the 50-horsepower XL883 Sportster platform. Go figure. Anyway, the 2002 XL883R touts an all-black,...

Cape Crusader.(Aprilia ETV1000)
October 1, 2001... The 2002 Aprilia ETV1000 CapoNord. While the terrestrial CapoNord (North Cape) is a tiny spit of perpetually frozen land in northernmost Norway, Aprilia's new two-wheeled adventure-touring version is a lot hotter--and a lot more...

RESPONSE.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2001... Like Fine Wine I have been a Rider reader for more than 20 years, and like a fine wine, the magazine just keeps getting better with age. When I saw the line on the cover of the July issue, "Riding Rhode Island and the Florida Panhandle,"...

HARLEY'S HOT ROD.(2002 VRSCA V-Rod)(Evaluation)
October 1, 2001... The 2002 Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod. HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS AN AMERICAN COMPANY TO THE CORE. In order to thrive in the current (and future) world marketplace, though, like every major motorcycle maker it has become an international...

Twist and Shout.(choosing among brand names, Susuki comes on top)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... For our three-day ride on awesome backroads offering long, sweeping turns and very few highway miles, all three Absurdly Fast Motorcycles were fabulous. Though they are very similar, certain aspects of each stand out. All have a far-forward,...

Coast Starlight.(cruising on highway 1)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Monterey to San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Awaken Day, we've got some sun, our past has passed, what's done is done. More importantly, our once-a-month group is anxious to start their ride to San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. We have...

TECH Q an A.
October 1, 2001... Boxer Cats Q As an avid follower of your column, I noted the Surging Beemer Q&A (November 2000) about adding the potentiometer and removing or installing the cat-code plug in BMW boxer motorcycles to cure surging. I have a question for...

Belstaff Max Gloves.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... When most of us old-timers hear the Belstaff name, we flash back to the company's signature Trailmaster traditional waxed-cotton jackets. Steve McQueen used one, and revolutionary Che Guevara did his South American journey wearing one as well....

Hein Gericke Alien Suit.(leather motorcycle gear)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... When I wear the Alien suit by Hein Gericke, people look at me like, well, an alien (yeah, even more than usual). But then they often say something like "cool jacket." So if you dislike attention, maybe this isn't the gear for you. However,...

Back-A-Lines.(lower back support belt)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... Does your lower back get sore after a long motorcycle ride? Back-A-Line's curved and firm patented lumbar pad coaxes the spine into correct posture and supports its natural shape. Made from durable 100 percent polyester material that's machine...

Corbin.(motorcycle backrest)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... Corbin offers a comfortable way to "take a load off" while straddlin' your Moto-Guzzi California Special. The Classic Solo saddle adds to the bile's vintage appeal while offering ergonomically perfected comfort. The bucket is designed to...

Monarch trike-conversion kit from Lehman Trikes?(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... So you've got a new Honda GL1800 Gold Wing with all the bells and whistles, but you can't figure out a way to make it stand out among a crowd. How about a Monarch trike-conversion kit from Lehman Trikes? The Monarch utilizes "no lean"...

GenMar.(motorcycle handlebar extensions)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... Tired of numb hands and wrists that are caused by low handlebars on long rides? GenMar makes quality handlebar risers for many popular Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph and Yamaha sportbikes, cruisers and touring models. GenMar risers relocate...

Pancho Villa Moto-Tours.(Annual Mexico National H.O.G. Rally, motorcycle tour)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Just can't get enough of touring south of the border? Pancho Villa Moto-Tours has just the thing for you and your Harley amigos. The 5th Annual Mexico National H.O.G. Rally is a rolling 12-day fiesta that begins in Laredo, Texas, and winds all...

Just Two For the Road.(Review)
October 1, 2001... Just Two For the Road by Eugene X. Perticone showcases the intangible pleasures of two-wheeling. The book chronicles the author's passion for riding, from childhood dreams of revving up and down the street to cruising down, of all places, the...