Rider articles from September 2002

Rider archives from September 2002

I want one. (Guest Editorial).(Editorial)
September 1, 2002... When I was young, I had an uncle in Massachusetts who owned a motorcycle shop. He would come to Vermont once or twice each summer, and I would go for rides on the back of whatever bike he was riding at the time (usually a new and extremely...

Response.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2002... Scooter Schism I received the July issue and immediately read with great interest the article on the new Honda Silver Wing. I own and ride the "original" Silver Wing from 1982--the GL500 Silver Wing Interstate. This bike was an adaptation...

'03 early release madness. (Kickstarts).(motorcycles from Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Well heck, if Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha are bringing back all of the '02 bikes on these pages for 2003 (we showed you the Hondas last month), could there possibly be any room left for some all-new models at their dealer shows this fall? ...

Nine lives: the 2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R. (Ridden & Rated).(Evaluation)
September 1, 2002... When Kawasaki introduced the 1984 Ninja 900R almost two decades ago, it forever raised the buying public's expectations of what a sportbike could do--and be. That milestone machine was the world's first production 16-valve, liquid-cooled,...

Winding to Wallowa: a three-state, 75-mile coffee run. (Favorite Ride).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Many Americans start Sunday mornings with coffee and the newspaper. As motorcyclists here in the Pacific Northwest, we do, too-but we ride 75 miles and cross three state borders to sit on the deck of Ember's Brew House for our coffee. ...

Run away! (Tech Q & A).(Column)
September 1, 2002... Q: Have you ever replaced the transmission shift forks in a Honda GL1500 Gold Wing? It is quite a job. Any suggestions? Ray Carter Shreveport, Louisiana A: After working on the transmission of one 1500 Wing, a Honda mechanic buddy...

Oxtar Matrix Gore-Tex boots. (Gear).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Intersport Fashions West, the gang who brought the quality Gericke and Firstgear lines to the United States, has been branching out lately. First it added the Schuberth flip-up helmet to its expansive list of goodies, and now a line of...

Tour Master Cortech II suit. (Gear).(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
September 1, 2002... Tour Master's new Cortech II jacket and pants are big improvements to its already popular Cortech suit for touring and sport touring. Upgrades include new cinch straps in the forearms, more reflective strips, forward-rotated sleeves for riding...

Progrip 3000LS light-sensitive lens. (Gear).(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
September 1, 2002... Tinted helmet face shields are a nice (and safer) alternative to sunglasses on bright days, but if you use one, you have to carry along a clear shield for when the sun goes down. Progrip light-sensitive helmet face shield lens inserts (now...

Super-Visor. (Gear).
September 1, 2002... If you are one of those unlucky folks who have to ride your bike into either the blinding sunrise or sunset frequently, Super-Visor may be just the product to help with your dilemma. With the Super-Visor blocking the direct sun, that glare...

Ducati. (Product Spotlight).(product catalog)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Ducati has rolled out the 2002 Ducati Performance Apparel and Accessories Catalog. The collection includes seven distinct lines: Racing Gear; Riding Apparel; Safety Gear; Ladies and Kids; Circuit Wear; Sports Styles; and Accessories. Ducati has...

Walnut Grove Mfg. Inc. (Product Spotlight).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Nothing puts a dent in your weekend, not to mention your ride, like a bike falling off a jack. Walnut Grove Mfg. Inc. feels your pain, and has developed the M/C Pro Jack with the Big Foot support base for that very reason. The all-steel...

Muth Mirror Systems. (Product Spotlight).
September 1, 2002... Simple maneuvers such as a lane change can become quite an undertaking when the oblivious driver doesn't notice your stock turn signals, hand signals and your eventual single-digit salute. That's why Muth Mirror Systems has introduced Signal...

Castrol Motorcycle Chain Wax. (Product Spotlight).
September 1, 2002... Start a chain reaction that will extend the life of the chain on your bike with Castrol Motorcycle Chain Wax. The synthetic chain lubricant is suitable for 0ring and non-O-ring and racing chains. Chain Wax has been formulated to dry to a highly...

Braking USA. (Product Spotlight).
September 1, 2002... Braking USA is helping put a stop to runaway sportbikes with its StremX Rotors with Carbon Fiber Carrier. The carriers are built using special carbon-fiber technology, in which alternating layers of fibers are impregnated with resins designed...

Yamaha Oil-Filter Relocation Kit. (Product Spotlight).
September 1, 2002... It's been a long, hard winter, and you're itching to ride. The sun finally manages to peek through the clouds, so now all you have to do is change the oil filter on your V-Star. Uh-oh. In order to do that, you have to remove the exhaust to gain...

Race Tech Inc. (Product Spotlight).
September 1, 2002... Add a little spring in your step by installing a set of Caddies high-performance shocks on your Harley-Davidson. Caddies Shocks from Race Tech Inc. are completely serviceable, nitrogen-pressurized, offer internal adjustable damping and come...

Harley-Davidson. (Product Spotlight).
September 1, 2002... You can never have too many tools. Wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers--all worth their weight in gold. Now Harley-Davidson is broadening the selection with three new sets from The Motor Company. The 5-piece Screwdriver Set includes 2-, 4- and...