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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 compressor—something 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 materials—leather 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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Evaluation: 2 Ignition Switch Relocators for Kawasaki Vulcans
We're always amazed when different companies arrive at different solutions for the same problem—at 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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Evaluation: Roadhouse Brand Classic Series Exhaust, Factory Pro Jet Kit, & Thunder Air Kit for Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic
In a time when most aftermarket exhaust manufacturers sell only two-into-two exhausts for V-twins, Roadhouse Brand has released its... more |
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Review: Tour Master ColdTex Winter Gloves
Our 2002 Big Twin Comparison involved an extremely cold four-day ride, so I was able to test these new ColdTex gloves in very appropriate... more |
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With over 100 motorcycle products evaluated or compared by Motorcycle Cruiser plus general buying advice, finding the item you are intested... more |
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New Site Feature: Linked Index of Motorcycle Accessory & Gear Evaluations
With well in excess of 100 motorcycle apparel items and accessories evaluated on our site, finding a product you are interested in could be... more |
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How to Choose & Use Soft Saddlebags
When it comes to motorcycle luggage, synthetic soft saddlebags provide cost-effective versatility, good looks and almost always the most... more |
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AGV Demon Top Vent Helmet Review
For years the pricy motorcycle helmets have gotten all the cool features, and inexpensive lids were, well, inexpensive lids. What did you... more |
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Vanson Night Falcon Jacket Review
The Vanson Night Falcon jacket we tested was off the rack, but it fit us as if it were tailored. This waist-length garment is solidly... more |
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Riding Boots - Feet First - Buyer's Guide
Some boots may be made for walking, but motorcycle riders demand more than just a fancy tread pattern from their footwear. To pass muster,... more |
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