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Tested: Triumph Sympatex Expedition Jacket
Oddly enough, I seem to do the bulk of my long-distance riding during the colder months. As such, I'm always on the prowl for a practical,... more
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Tested: Craftsman Ratcheting Box Wrenches
Working on motorcycles often means spinning a wrench in cramped quarters, or at least trying to. Sometimes there's simply no room to use a... more
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Review: Motion Pro Pilot Screw Tool
When I first got into the carburetor-adjusting game, air/fuel mixers had their pilot screws located on their flanks, right in front... more
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Test: Harley-Davidson FXRG All-Weather Jacket
With the introduction of the FXRG motorcycle clothing line several years back, Harley-Davidson's MotorClothes division broke out of its... more
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Gifter's Guide: 16 Motorcyclist Toys
Need to find that perfect gift for that special motorcyclist? You can be pretty sure that there are at least a couple of items somewhere in... more
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Evaluation: Scorpion EXO-700
Some helmets in the under-$200 category feature sloppy quality and fit, but Scorpion Helmets looks like it wants to change all that; the... more
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Evaluation: Specter Road Touring Boots
Specter Road's new boots are dead ringers for CruiserWorks' popular Tour boot, or at least that was my initial impression before pulling on... more
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Summer Gloves - Giving Heat The Finger - Buyer's Guide
Recognizing that the end purpose of all riding gear is to protect your epidermis is a no-brainer, but it's not as obvious that, after a... more
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Save Your Scooter: Lock Buyer's Guide
If you've ever had your bike pilfered, you know all about the anger, denial and empty feelings arising out of that traumatic experience. A... more
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Book Review: How to Build a Cheap Chopper, by Timothy Remus
If you are preparing to build a custom motorcycle and would like someone to hold your hand and guide you around some of the pitfalls, the... more
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Rivco SOMA Running Lights And Brake Light Modulator
Many motorcycles have a fairly small taillight, so Sally (or Sammy) Cellphone just doesn't see us. Of course, one way to make yourself more... more
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Craftsman Motorcycle Jack
An affordable lift for DIY motorcycle mechanics. more
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Rigid Saddlebags - The Hard Way
If you're truly serious about racking up the miles, you've probably considered purchasing a set of hard saddlebags. That's... more
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Evaluation: AirMan Portable Air Compressor
I've always wanted a small cordless air compressorsomething I could use at the racetrack and when riding off-road, something I could... more
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Beat the Heat: Cool Gear for Hot Rides
Ah, the dog days of summer. If you're like most motorcyclists, you ride primarily during the warm months between May and September, when... more
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Evaluation: Vanson Leathers Strip Jacket
Web Exclusive. Vanson's new Strip jacket combines the two most popular and protective motorcycle-apparel materialsleather and... more
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Riding Gear - Crazy From The Heat - Buyer's Guide
Ah, the dog days of summer. If you're like most of us, you ride primarily during the warm months between May and September, when the grass... more
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Motorcycling Gear
In the beginning, there was gravity, two wheels and an engine. Motorcycling was born and motorcyclists wore whatever was on hand-long... more
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Quiz: Test Your Helmet IQ
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Luggage for Sissies: 11 Backrest Bags
The first sissybar I ever owned was bolted onto the back of my 1968 Schwinn Stingray bicycle. The thing looked like a glorified coat... more
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Buyer's Guide - Accessories
The first sissybar I ever owned was bolted onto the back of my 1968 Schwinn Stingray bicycle. The thing looked like a glorified coat... more
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Suzuki Motorcycle Care Kit
Washing your bike can be a Zenlike experience, or a wicked, time-wasting pain in the butt. It all depends on your frame of mind, and of... more
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Suzuki Motorcycle Care Kit
Suzuki's new wash-day kit provides everything you need to easily get your motorcycle clean and shiny. From the June 2004 issue of... more
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Evaluation: 2 Ignition Switch Relocators for Kawasaki Vulcans
We're always amazed when different companies arrive at different solutions for the same problemat exactly the same time. Case in... more
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Summer of Gloves: Warm-Weather Hand Protection
Your hands are perhaps the most vulnerable parts of your body, especially when it comes to motorcycling. Not only do they have to do most... more
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