32 - Cover Story: Hard to Handle
Last issue it was soft baggers; this time it's hard baggers (hey, who are we to mess with the natural order of things?). But we hadn't put this hard-luggage class through its paces since '05, and we thought we'd add a few newcomers to the mix to see how they fared this time out. The Kawasaki Nomad is joined by Harley's Road King, and we toss in the Victory Vision for some flavor (and a frame-mounted fairing). Not to worry, we've also got the Triumph Rocket III Touring and Star's Royal Star Deluxe handled.
53 - Waterproof Boot Buyer's Guide
Summer's almost done, partner, and that means a bit more precipitation is likely on your next ride. Update your riding footwear with our waterproof boot guide.
70 - Touring Texas
Josh Placa attempts to explain his ungodly musings through the Lone Star State. It doesn't help that he's on a Vampire . . .
8 - Main Jet
Want some whine with that cheese?
10 - Rumblings
Our readers should get a friggin' life or start a blog or something.
14 - Between the Lines
Harley's '09 bruisers unveiled; Victory comes clean about its new slate of bikes. ALSO: Zimmerman gets the legal angle on lemon laws and our Mini Buyer's Guide to Sunglasses.
28 - New Products
OMG! Read about the latest denim, rubber, shoulder bags, saddlebags and . . . guitar straps!
92 - Street Survival
Feelin' the pain? Check out these stretches.
98 - Readers' Rides
Get some inspiration from our readers' latest creations.
78 - Tech Matters
Feeling fuelish? Diesel might just be the answer.
79 - Tech Q&A
The univeral gas, battery and final-drive questions.
80 - How-To
Carb Synching 101: It's all about balance.
PLUS: How to keep your keys handy. Long-Term Update: Triumph Rocket III Tour and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic.
88 - Cruiser Tested
Wolfman's Ridgeline duffel, the CarbMate, Kryptonite's NYC chain and lock, and iPlugz all reviewed.