April Trestick
Managing Editor
Favorite keep it neat stuff
Pro Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish
I live in an apartment complex with no space for bike washing or access to an outdoor water supply. Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish simply works the best for getting rid of the grime without water. It's the only thing that helps keep my bikes looking semi-presentable.
Hair Glove
Anyone that rides with long hair needs to deal with the tangles; the Hair Glove solves all of that. I prefer the action sports version made of neoprene but they also have more traditional ones made of leather for motorcyclists.
Favorite Riding Gear
Joe Rocket Speedmaster 7.0 gloves
I have a bunch of gloves and they all seem to have fit problems-too short or too long in the fingers, too loose in the palm, too stiff or too flashy. The Speedmasters fit great and are really comfortable. They are protective without looking like I'm heading off to battle. The kangaroo palm helps keep them soft and flexible with good feedback. The red rocket on the side is a nice touch too.
Olympia Ladies Airglide 2 Jacket
Yes, I did just review this in the February issue but the Olympia really is my favorite jacket. It's the only jacket I've ever worn that fits perfectly off the rack and is flattering. It has a full array of protection and works well in a range of conditions.
Icon Alliance SSR
Icon helmets work really well for me. I now have the Alliance SSR in the eye-popping Rockets Dead Glare graphic. If the bright yellow and fuchsia characters are too flashy, Icon makes a great matte black-but it won't have a tiki idol with saws for arms. Icon's matte black which they call Rubatone, has a funky rubberized finish. The rubberized matte finish holds up to real life without scratching like other helmets can. My first helmet was an earlier version of this helmet in matte black. Sadly it sacrificed itself for my head at Buttonwillow Raceway.
Favorite event
Femmoto
No, it's not just for Sportbikes anymore actually, it's not just for women either. Femmoto started in 2001 as an all women trackday meant to be a way to introduce female riders to the track. Its grown beyond its track-based beginnings into one of the biggest gatherings of female riders in the country. The manufacturers have started bringing out their cruiser fleets for street demos that are open to anyone with a motorcycle endorsement.
Favorite Modification
Steel braided brake lines
Every bike I own now has steel braided lines. It's always high on my list of modifications. They look great and improve function as well. That's always a good thing. I have Galfer lines on my Honda but several companies offer them as well.
Favorite Ride Accessory
Camera
How will anyone know about those long trips and great roads without the pictures to prove it? I have a big super-zoom Canon which is great but I need something a little more compact to take along on the bike. So I don't actually have a favorite model, I'm still looking.
Favorite non-Riding time waster
Because you can't ride all the time! Here are some of my favorite movies:
Faster & The Worlds Fastest Indian-what can I say, I like speed
Feasting on Asphalt-Travel and food, what could be better?
Long Way Round & Long Way Down-More travel to dream about
On Any Sunday-The original against which all other motorcycle movies are judged
Sources
www.amazon.com
www.asvinventions.com
www.avonmoto.com
www.femmoto.com
www.gerbing.com
www.hairglove.com
www.harley-davidson.com
www.joerocket.com
www.motionpro.com
www.moto-maps.com
www.motonation.com
www.olympiamotosports.com
www.redwingshoes.com
www.rideicon.com
www.shiftracing.com
www.shoei.com
www.vanson.com