Rider articles from October 2002

Rider archives from October 2002

Our ride. (One-Track Mind).(motorcycling touring with wife)(Brief Article)(Column)
October 1, 2002... I have a confession to make: I'm a lousy passenger. Not only because I usually sack out all of the bike's remaining load capacity, but on account of it scares the wee out of me. It's a lack-of-control thing, I guess--maybe it also has to do...

Response.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2002... Fast Joy Ride The Yamaha engineers have come up with a real winner. In a country full of cruisers, the FJR1300 reaffirms my hopes that the true sport-touring motorcycles will never wither away and disappear (SST by Mark Tuttle Jr. in the...

2003 Harley-Davidsons. (Kickstarts).(Product Announcement)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Motor Company kicked off the celebration of its 100th anniversary last July by unveiling its 2003 lineup of motorcycles and launching the Open Road Tour in Atlanta, Georgia. After a year of parties around the country, the ORT culminates in...

2003 Victory news. (Kickstarts).(Victory motorcycles)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2002... In addition to an all-new bike, Victory is introducing a new Custom Order Program for 2003. Until September 27, 2002, if you reserve a new 2003 Victory V92C Classic Cruiser or V92TC Touring Cruiser motorcycle, you can custom-select features...

Ducati relocating.(Ducati North America)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Ducati recently announced that it is moving its North American subsidiary from New Jersey to California at the end of 2002 in order to get closer to the center of the U.S. motocycle Industry Ironically, the Italian company's U.S. subsidiary has...

www.rideoftheheart.com. (Ridin' the Web).
October 1, 2002... This Chicagoan is attempting to become the first American woman to ride solo around the world.

www.xenophya.com. (Ridin' the Web).
October 1, 2002... This British design company is planning to build a range of alternative bodywork for popular sportbikes.

www.wetcoastirregulars.com/02rendezvous. (Ridin' the Web).
October 1, 2002... Home of the seven-day, 5,689-mile Rendezvous Endurance Rally for charity from Puerto Penasco, Mexico, to Glenallen, Alaska.

www.superxowners.com. (Ridin' the Web).
October 1, 2002... An independent information and support forum for owners of late-model Excelsior-Henderson Super X motorcycles.

Closing the Gap: Deal's Gap via Georgia and The Dragon.(motorcycle touring in the South)
October 1, 2002... SWOOPING ALONG under a bright green canopy of leaves backlit by the midday sun, I leaned my bike in hard entering a downhill right turn. The Georgia asphalt was as smooth and sticky as a racetrack, and the tires on my bike felt like they were...

Living in the past: sampling the Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Classic ES. (Ridden & Rated).
October 1, 2002... Puttering along like Mr. Magoo in the slow lane of the Ventura Freeway, I was somewhat elated and enthusiastic but nevertheless in fear for my life. Its air-cooled, 499cc, two-valve OHV single was getting the 370-pound Royal Enfield Bullet 500...

Riding the Riviera: Edelweiss bike travel's new French Mediterranean Touring Center ride. (Tour Review).
October 1, 2002... As the airliner slowly banked downward through fluffy white cumulous clouds for its final approach into Nice, France, the yacht-clogged harbors, ritzy five-star tourist hotels, azure water and cabana-covered beaches of this trendy Mediterranean...

BackOFF[TM] Brake Light Signal Module. (Innovative Product).
October 1, 2002... RIDER REPORT The BackOFF[TM] module is a great product! There is no doubt that approaching drivers pay more attention to me when I am stopping. I highly recommend the BackOFF[TM] Module. Mike Kosmetos - Cleveland, Ohio. When...

Rider's paradise: Carroll County, Arkansas. (Favorite Ride).
October 1, 2002... God must have had motorcyclists in mind when He carved out the Ozark Mountains from the uplifted bed of an ancient, inland sea. Over countless millennia, wind and water have produced the hills and hollows that most of Northwest Arkansas' roads...

Rider Club Connection.
October 1, 2002... Are you interested in sharing your enthusiasm for motorcycling with friends a like mind? If you are a Rider subscriber, you may join a club chartered by Rider magazine. The Rider charter allows no biases of any kind nor any restriction on...

Embarrassing Shadow. (Tech Q & A).
October 1, 2002... Q: I have a 1997 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 that I purchased used with 2,132 miles on it. After the second oil change (about 6,000 miles), it developed a noise in the rear cylinder when the engine is warmed up. There is no noise when the...

Dunlop D208 ZR tires. (Gear).
October 1, 2002... Dunlop recently invited Rider to the introduction of its D208 ZR tire line, the new replacement for the D207 ZR in high-performance sportbike applications for street riding and occasional track-day use. Rider participated in track testing at...

Arai Quantum/f full-face helmet. (Product Spotlight).
October 1, 2002... Now your head doesn't have to be as big as Shaquille O'Neal's (both literally and figuratively) in order to don an Arai Quantum/f full-face helmet. Arai has added smaller XXS and XXXS sizes to its lineup in order to address the growing...

Mustang is trotting out new saddles for a couple of popular cruisers. (Product Spotlight).
October 1, 2002... Mustang is trotting out new saddles for a couple of popular cruisers. The 15-inch-wide contoured driver bucket seat for the Harley-Davidson Softail will help tame your wild horses, and the 15.5-inch-wide Mustang Comfort Seat for the Kawasaki...

Tahoe T-Bag. (Product Spotlight).
October 1, 2002... The cavernous Tahoe T-Bag features a sleek standalone design which allows you to "take it with you" and still look cool. The Tahoe is made of weather-resistant polyester and features the largest pocket-organizer available from T-Bags, great for...

Napoleon EC Mirror from FTM Enterprises Inc. (Product Spotlight).
October 1, 2002... Mirror-distortion on Honda CB919s has apparently met its Waterloo in the Napoleon EC Mirror from FTM Enterprises Inc. The extra-wide mirrors feature 1,200mm of clear visibility, and a wide-angle adjustment joint with a built-in coil spring...

Bike-Vise from Lift Buddy Inc. (Product Spotlight).
October 1, 2002... If you've ever spent a morning wrestling your bike onto a trailer, only to have it tip over en route to the rally, you're sure to appreciate the Bike-Vise from Lift Buddy Inc. The easy-loading front-tire clamp for trailers and pickup beds is...

BIGDO built-in garage door remote control from Motofx. (Product Spotlight).
October 1, 2002... When you lose your remote controls, your whole world can be turned upside down. The garage door is locked, the TV can't be turned on, the stereo registers static and the ceiling fan is stirring up a cyclone in your living room. But with the...

Stage II Big Bore Kit from Polaris Industries Inc. (Product Spotlight).
October 1, 2002... Break the century barrier in engine displacement on your 2002 Victory with the Stage II Big Bore Kit from Polaris Industries Inc. The kit, which is designed for the Freedom V-twin engine, includes cylinders; pistons; rings; piston pins;...

Lake Effect by Rider contributor Mike Savage. (Product Spotlight).
October 1, 2002... Lake Effect by Rider contributor Mike Savage is a murder-mystery novel that keeps you guessing right until the end. The intriguing who-dunit is the third installment in the series featuring gumshoe Alphonse "Dave" Davecki, who determines that...

eGlide Goodies introduces a brace to enhance the use of Harley-Davidson King Tour-Pak luggage. (Product Spotlight).
October 1, 2002... eGlide Goodies introduces a brace to enhance the use of Harley-Davidson King Tour-Pak luggage. The Tour-Pak Brace provides a functional upgrade to your 1979 to 2002 Electra Glide by replacing the stock cable that goes between the Tour-Pak lid...

Armed Guard Security SPORT. (Product Spotlight).
October 1, 2002... With an Armed Guard Security SPORT alarm system installed on your steed, you can enjoy your destination without running back to the parking lot every five minutes to make sure she's OK. The alarm system employs secure activation through a...