The composite lids are notable for their unusually light weight, high-tech-material design (many sport carbon-fiber shells, antifog coatings and frontal impact technology) and adherence to DOT and ECE-22.05 helmet safety certifications-a European standard internationally acknowledged as a premium benchmark by many racing organizations. Other benefits include cutting-edge aerodynamics, adjustable ventilation systems and a variety of shell sizes to better fit your cranium.
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Mad For Maintenance
Are you all thumbs when it comes to wrenching? Wish you could keep your cruiser cranking and fix it when it fails? Fear not-your burning questions will now be answered (or at least addressed) by this new reference guide from our own technical editor, Mark Zimmerman. The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance shows you how to perform basic and essential maintenance tasks with more than 500 color photos and illustrations.
Veteran mechanic and author Zimmerman seems to make potentially complex situations manageable with this detailed look at bike system mechanics-he covers what maintenance is required, what tools you'll need and how to get started. The guide refers to all brands and styles of bikes, and includes hundreds of helpful tips for changing oil, brake pads and tires; adjusting your suspension; and lots more.
So whether you want to spin the wrenches yourself or just become a better-informed customer at your motorcycle service department, this 256-page user-friendly reference is sure to get you there with thumbs intact. The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance is published by White Horse Press and sells for approximately $30. More details are available at www.WhiteHorsePress.com.
The Pulse
Last December, a South Dakota jury convicted Representative Bill Janklow of second-degree manslaughter, reckless driving, running a stop sign and speeding. Janklow's actions caused the death of Randy Scott, 55, a Harley-Davidson rider from Minnesota, in August 2003, when Janklow's speeding car collided with the motorcyclist at an intersection in eastern South Dakota after failing to stop. Janklow submitted a resignation letter indicating he would step down after his sentencing hearing.
Street motorcycles across the United States will be required to meet new strict emissions standards starting with '06 models, under rules recently released by the Environmental Protection Agency. The first tier of the national regulations will go into effect in '06 and a second tier will be implemented in '10. The new rules give small-volume manufacturers some leeway-those who build fewer than 3000 motorcycles a year and have fewer than 500 employees don't need to meet the first tier until '08.
Seattle-based Motion Research said it would soon begin selling an inexpensive information display system that could be attached to a motorcycle helmet. Recreational motorcyclists will be able to view data without taking their eyes off the road with the Sportvue display. A global positioning satellite receiver attached to the helmet gathers speed, rpm and gear data and uses a lens, mirror and liquid crystal display to give the illusion that info shown in the periphery of one eye is projected in the distance.
Motor Cycle News, Britain's leading motorcycle publication, has crowned the Harley-Davidson V-Rod "Cruiser of the Year" for the third year running. The still-futuristic V-Rod beat stiff competition from European and Japanese manufacturers to earn the coveted title. According to editor Adam Duckworth, cruiser builders' biggest goal is to knock out the sire of them all-Harley-Davidson. "Style, performance...the V-Rod has a winning combination in this category."
Movin' On Up
Need to get your bike to an event, but aren't keen on the whole trailering thing? Just bought a new vehicle on eBay and need to have it shipped? Federal Motorcycle Transport might just be the answer.