Rider articles from September 2006

Rider archives from September 2006

Gas pain: a few tips for less pain at the pump.(One trackmind)
September 1, 2006... June is a big month for motorcycle rallies in the United States, the largest of which is certainly Americade in Lake George, New York. Close on its heels, both on the June calendar and in size, is the Honda Hoot in Knoxville, Tennessee....

Riding U.S. 20.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... I was very happy to read Clement Salvadori's article in the July issue about riding U.S. 20 across New York State. I've taken that ride many times. In fact, I live about a mile and a half from U.S. 20 south of Rochester. I've ridden U.S. 20...

Mo' power.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... I could not agree more with Clement Salvadori's view on horsepower and throttle control (Road Tales, July). I ride a completely stock 2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100 with roughly a max of 70 lb-ft of torque and 100 horsepower at the rear wheel. Sad to...

American Idiot.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... In reading Larry Grodsky's final article, I have to admit I found myself cringing at a couple of points. His language felt a little sharper and his message a bit stronger than I am used to. I asked myself if it was necessary to be that harsh....

Heavy tongue?(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... In the June issue of Rider in the Buyer's Guide, Trailer Tales, Bill Stermer suggests measuring tongue weight of a trailer by making a platform out of milk crates or other means and then using a bathroom scale. I wish I could give credit to the...

Outside the border.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... I just want to make some comments from outside your borders regarding the best motorcycle magazine, yours of course. I just renewed my subscription for two more years (there's not a five-year option), despite the late coming of my issues--not...

Too hot to deal.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... Based on the June Sport-Touring Shootout comparison, I drove to my nearest Triumph dealer to purchase my next motorcycle, a Sprint ST. After a spirited test ride on a curvy road and freeway, I was ready to buy. I loved everything about it--the...

Damn deer anyway.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Larry Grodsky, I feel that the July 2006 issue did a great job memorializing this man who truly gave more back to the industry than he ever took. It's only just that motorcyclists do right by Larry and...

Sport-Touring Rider.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... I found it interesting a couple of issues ago when people were writing in to thank you for the new sport-touring section. I have always thought of Rider as a magazine geared toward sport tourers, and while I have enjoyed the magazine for a...

Practice what he preached.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... I'm composing this letter due in part to the reminders of safety that your magazine prints in its Stayin' Safe articles. We are all prone to take some things for granted from time to time. Luckily for me, I was alert and practicing some of the...

2007 Yamaha V Star 1300.(Kickstarts)
September 1, 2006... Yamaha has filled a niche in its Star line of cruisers with the 2007 V Star 1300, the first all-new Yamaha cruiser with a liquid-cooled engine since the Royal Star V-4. The $10,090 standard model is accompanied by a V Star 1300 Tourer priced at...

Edelweiss Biker Meetings 2006.(Kickstarts)
September 1, 2006... Every year in the fall Edelweiss Bike Travel holds both an East and West Biker Meeting to familiarize potential customers with its tour offerings here and abroad. The Biker Meetings also provide a convenient excuse for former Edelweiss tourers...

2007 ABS V-Strom.(Kickstarts)
September 1, 2006... Suzuki will offer a 2007 model of the V-Strom DL650 equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS) for $7,199. The standard model will retail for $6,699. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Stayin' safe to carry on.(Kickstarts)
September 1, 2006... Larry Grodsky was widely recognized as the leading motorcycle safety expert in the country, and the pioneer in on-street training. Much of his work was devoted to creating the Stayin' Safe Motorcycle Training program that set the standard for...

Americade thank you.(Kickstarts)
September 1, 2006... Rider would like to thank the following companies for contributing door prizes for the Rider magazine-sponsored Opening Ceremonies at Americade 2006: AGV Helmets Continental Tires Deltran Battery Tender Dowco Motorcycle...

Get a job!(Kickstarts)
September 1, 2006... Looking for work in the motorcycle industry? MotorcyclelndustryJobs.com has launched a new and improved Web site that features increased resume exposure, time-saving features and an updated look. Besides the hot new facelift, a new Resume Clips...

http://grumbler-boise-rides.blogspot.com.(RIDIN' THE WEB)
September 1, 2006... BOISE RIDES FEATURES 13 MOTORCYCLE LOOPS TO AND FROM BOISE. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

www.motorcycleva.com.(RIDIN' THE WEB)
September 1, 2006... A STATE-SPONSORED WEB SITE PROMOTING MOTORCYCLE TOURISM, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM IN VIRGINIA THAT INCLUDES RIDER RESOURCES.

www.cruzincooler.com.(RIDIN' THE WEB)
September 1, 2006... YOU GOTTA SEE THIS. DON'T DRINK AND RIDE, BUT YOU CAN RIDE YOUR DRINK....

What does it take? The rise and fall of the new Norton.(Riding around)
September 1, 2006... In light of the recent demise of Norton Motorsports, headquartered in Gladstone, Oregon, I have to wonder what it takes to develop and market a new motorcycle--or revive an existing marque--in the United States. The Norton venture seemed to...

In the clutch: better shifting for sport-touring riders.(TIPS & TRICKS)
September 1, 2006... One of the more revealing ways to find out how well a rider shifts gears and manages the clutch on a motorcycle is to ride as their passenger. With no handlebar in front with which to brace yourself, any lack of shifting smoothness or clutch...

Bigger Breva: 2006 Moto Guzzi Breva V 1100.(RIDER TEST)
September 1, 2006... Motorcycle trivia buffs already know that the word breva refers to the southerly winds that blow over Lake Como--adjacent to Guzzi's historic Mandello del Lario factory--bringing fair weather and good riding conditions to this blissful...

A motorcyclist's dream: Highway 20, Washington.(FAVORITERIDE)
September 1, 2006... Motorcycling has been my husband's passion since he was a teenager in the 1960s. I began riding as a passenger about 10 years ago, never guessing I would take the trip we made in the summer of 2005. When our son, Adam, moved to Monroe,...

Shift SR1 leather jacket: here's a sporty-looking jacket that nicely manages to combine form and function.(Product Evaluations)
September 1, 2006... Starting with sturdy 1.2-1.4mm thick premium cowhide leather, the slim-fitting Shift SR1 leather motorcycle jacket features an articulated design in the shoulders and upper arms that allows for the forward-leaning riding position used on...

The Combat tailbag has unique features that separate it from the rest.(Product Spotlight)
September 1, 2006... (1) THE COMBAT TAILBAG HAS UNIQUE FEATURES THAT SEPARATE IT FROM THE REST. When not in use as a seatbag, the Combat can be converted to a waist-pack for easy carrying. The mounting system is easy to operate, with four bungee cords and hooks...

Store your riding gear on your bike when parked.(Product Spotlight)
September 1, 2006... (2) STORE YOUR RIDING GEAR ON YOUR BIKE WHEN PARKED. Kryptonite's R4 is a four-digit resettable combination retracting cable lock that fits into the palm of your hand. The 3-foot-long 2.7mm-diameter cable is the thickest cable in this product...

Tapered steering-head bearing kit cures front-wheel shimmy.(Product Spotlight)
September 1, 2006... (3) TAPERED STEERING-HEAD BEARING KIT CURES FRONT-WHEEL SHIMMY. All Balls Bearings & Components offers bearing kits for most motorcycles, including one designed to cure the front-wheel shimmy in some Honda Gold Wing GL1800s. The ball-type...

The stealth is the ultimate high-performance motorcycle glove, designed with the racer in mind.(Product Spotlight)
September 1, 2006... (4) THE STEALTH IS THE ULTIMATE HIGH-PERFORMANCE MOTORCYCLE GLOVE, DESIGNED WITH THE RACER IN MIND. For the ultimate in protection for competitive and sport riders, this Rev'It glove features an innovative triangular-shaped knuckle protector....

Too much stuff to pack?(Product Spotlight)
September 1, 2006... (5) TOO MUCH STUFF TO PACK? This large-capacity, functional Hopnel travel bag is a must-have item for touring. The Deluxe Rack Bag offers good looks, high-quality construction and is easy to secure. Storage capacity is increased simply by...

Waterless wash 'N' wax without scratching.(Product Spotlight)
September 1, 2006... (6) WATERLESS WASH 'N' WAX WITHOUT SCRATCHING. A new concept in cycle care, the Glosser is a disposable three-layer, wax-filled micro-fiber cloth that carries cleaners and waxes in the middle layer. This high-tech microfiber removes surface...

Can you see the light?(Product Spotlight)
September 1, 2006... (7) CAN YOU SEE THE LIGHT? The SL1 features a razor-sharp 3-inch serrated locking blade, a compact flashlight and an emergency whistle, all in one compact, lightweight body. At just 2.7-ounce this unique folding multitool is ideal for work in...

Need a place to mount your electronic Gear?(Product Spotlight)
September 1, 2006... (8) NEED A PLACE TO MOUNT YOUR ELECTRONIC GEAR? Whether it's listening to a tune-laden iPod or riding in parts unknown and relying on a sophisticated GPS for a safe return, today's accessories all require a safe, dependable, secure and robust...

Go with the flow--airflow that is.(Product Spotlight)
September 1, 2006... (9) GO WITH THE FLOW--AIRFLOW THAT IS. eGlideGoodies VW-1 Vented Windscreen is the firm's most recent Electra Glide upgrade, improving rider comfort. Designed to be opened or closed with a quick one-hand motion, the VW-1 Vented Windscreen...