Rider articles from September 2001

Rider archives from September 2001

Revolution Solution.(Harley-Davidson V-Rod, motorcycle line)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Well, now things are getting really interesting. Harley-Davidson pulled the covers off an all-new 2002 model last June 2001, making an exciting bit of history by introducing its first production liquid-cooled motorcycle (see page 28). We've...

2002 Yamahas/Warrior.(motorcycle)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... Yamaha's biggest news for 2002 on the street motorcycle front is the new Road Star Warrior. Touted as a "Hot Rod Cruiser," with its bored-out Road Star engine displacing 1,670cc and wrapped in a lightweight aluminum frame, this bold new member...

Wing a la Orange.(motorcycle Honda Gold Wing to be release in new colours)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... In addition to the early release 2002 Hondas we showed you last month, American Honda has announced it will release the 2002 Gold Wing in three new colors: Pearl Orange or Metallic Silver and Illusion Blue. Illusion Red and Black round out the...

Errata.(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2001... Contrary to what was stated in the Power Brakes article in Rider, July 2001, like the R1150R and R110S, the K1200RS has partially integrated version of BMW's new Integral ABS, not the fully integrated version found on the K1200LT and R1150RT,

New Flock of Geese.(Moto Guzzi North America introduces new motorcycle models)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Moto Guzzi North America has introduced three new motorcycle models for 2002 that it expects to arrive in the U.S. sometime in the third quarter of 2001. The 2002 Vii Le Mans features a half-fairing as standard equipment. Powered by a...

Bruno Ducati, 1904-2001.(Obituary)
September 1, 2001... Workers at the Ducati factory in Bologna, Italy, paid their final respects to Bruno Cavalieri Ducati, the last surviving brother of the three who founded the company, when the hearse carrying his body stopped at the factory grounds on the way...

Suzuki Early Releases.(redesigned motorcycle models)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... 2002 is shaping up quite nicely, and Suzuki can take some of the credit. First out of its gate are revised versions of the SV650 and SV65OS V-twins, which return with new colors and front forks featuring adjustable spring preload. On the...

The New Kawasaki Mean Streak.(motorcycle)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
September 1, 2001... Performance cruisers-- a term that some think of as an oxymoron--are literally bustin' out all over. Kawasaki just fired its first salvo in this new marketing war with the introduction of its 2002 Vulcan Mean Streak, which took place literally...

Father Like Son.(Suzuki GSX-R1000, motorcycle)(Evaluation)
September 1, 2001... The 2001 Suzuki GSX-R1000. When the earth was young, 750cc sportbikes were a lot more petite than their liter-class relatives. That all changed with Yamaha's R1...and continues unabated with Suzuki's new GSX-R1000. Suzuki says its new...

RESPONSE.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2001... Top Ten For the first time in magazine history, I completely agree with your '01 Top Ten category selections (June issue). Most magazines pick a bike and then create a category for it to fir into. Rider has selected an intelligent and...

The Fifth Element.(Harley-Davidson V-Rod, motorcycle line)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Harley launches its fifth model family with a V-Rod rocketship. Its happened. The Earth has tilted off its axis. The clocks have stopped, rivers are running backward and the post office is open on Sundays. No, it's not the end. It's...

Mo' Monster Rider Test.(Ducati Monster S4, motorcycle)(Evaluation)
September 1, 2001... The 2001 Ducati Monster S4. It was bound to happen sooner or later, this mating of Monster with ST4 (originally 916) engine, resulting in Ducati's most powerful naked sport standard to date. According to one unsubstantiated legend of...

Kickin' the Kanc.(motorcycle riding on New Hampshire's Kancamagus Highway)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Leaf-peeping and liquid sunshine. A federally designated national stretch of scenic and cultural byway nestled in the northeast State of New Hampshire is home to one of the U.S.'s truly great rides. The 100-mile foliage "loop," as we call...

Leaky Voyager.(motorcycle maintenance and repair)(Column)
September 1, 2001... Q My 1986 Kawasaki Voyager XII developed a fairly serious oil leak at 35,000 miles. It appears to be coming from behind the water pump. This is the first problem I've had. Is this a common problem on these otherwise trouble-free tourers? If so,...

Rest Areas & Welcome Centers Along US. Interstates.(Review)
September 1, 2001... Rest Areas & Welcome Centers Along US. Interstates by William C. Herow helps ease the rear-end pains of a long trip. The handy guidebook points out the locations of rest areas along the Highways in all 50 states, as well as the amenities...

Screamin' Eagle Stroker Flywheel and Rod Assembly.(performance enhancers for Harley Davidson motorcycles)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... By installing a Screamin' Eagle Stroker Flywheel and Rod Assembly on your Harley, you can increase your bike's torque by more than a third and nearly double the horsepower. Harley-Davidson Motor Company says the components can turn your Twin...

Yuasa Battery Inc.(motorcycle jumper cables)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... Yuasa Battery Inc is going beyond the final frontier and straight to the next generation with its newly designed jumper cables. The new cables incorporate a compact, low profile design with a heavy-duty eight-gauge cable for even greater...

Castrol North America Inc.(Metal Parts Cleaner for motorcycles)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... Castrol North America Inc. announces a breakthrough in motorcycle parts cleaner with its new Metal Parts Cleaner. The cleaner is formulated to create a solvent that "effortlessly" removes grease, oil and other buildup from critical engine...

Air Wind deflector system by Baker Built Products Inc.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... Hop on your GL1800 Gold Wing and break all the wind you need to with the new Air Wind deflector system by Baker Built Products Inc.. The Air Wing system comes pre-assembled for easy installation and includes three products--Air Wings with...

Engine Electronics Inc.(Watt Charging System for Honda Gold Wings motorcycle)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
September 1, 2001... Engine Electronics Inc. introduces the 1,325 Watt Charging System for Honda GL1500 Gold Wings. The system is designed to eliminate electrical system overload and to upgrade the stock GL1500 system to exceed new bike specs. The system is part of...

Honda VF75OS Sabre 1982-83.(motorcycle)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Here was Soichiro Honda trumping his own ace, to use an expression that bridge-players will understand. In 1982 he unveiled a 750 V-4 engine that was going to turn the motorcycle world on its ear way his CB750 in-line four had done in 1969. ...