Brake and clutch levers that are adjustable to the reach of a rider’s fingers are pretty standard on most sport touring motorcycles and sportbikes and on some metric cruisers. But on Harley-Davidson models, the levers from the factory are not adjustable, so women with small hands must struggle to reach the brake and clutch levers when pulling them in.
Adjustable Brake and Clutch Levers for Small Hands
Whether it’s your first motorcycle or your third, there are pros and cons to buying a used motorcycle. Find out what’s right for you from three women who’ve already done it.
New Vs. Used Motorcycles: What’s the Better Buy for You?
Adventuress is offering WRN readers an exclusive discount! Now through August 31, 2012, there are two deals for WRN readers who purchase Adventuresss awesome skin care products. Order any product from the Adventuress Web site and you’ll receive 5 free wipes. And if your order totals more than $50, you’ll receive free shipping!
PRODUCT REVIEW WITH VIDEO: Skin Care Line for Women Riders
Talk about hitting a nerve! After we posted a story last year about the introduction of Schuberth’s new C3W, the ladies’ version of its C3 flip-up full-face helmet, many WRN readers sent in comments slamming the $699 price tag. Lynn from Illinois wrote, “Like the looks and design, but I cant afford the price. I have to keep buying those lottery tickets!”
PRODUCT REVIEW: Schuberth C3W Helmet, Just for Women!
In the fall of 2010, Cris Sommer Simmons set out with her 1915 Harley-Davidson to cover 3,294 miles on a 16-day ride from North Carolina to California. Her goal was to complete the Cannonball Cross-Country Endurance Run for pre-1916 motorcycles.
BOOK REVIEW: The American Motorcycle Girl’s Cannonball Diary
Did you know Women Riders Now posts up to a dozen (and sometimes more) stories on the site every month? Our staff is busy compiling fresh content for the site every day, and with all this activity, it’s easy to overlook a story here and there. But whether it’s a new review of your dream motorcycle, a feature story that inspires you to take your next road trip, or an article about ways to improve your riding, we don’t want you to miss out!
Are You Missing Out? Stay in the Loop with Women Motorcycling News
The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge is gearing up for another incredible cross-country ride beginning on August 5, and organizers are seeking riders to participate. This year’s epic chapter of the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge starts in Las Vegas and travels through some of the most scenic roads the US, including 17 national forests, 18 reservations and 25 state parks, before it ends seven days later in New York. Women riders are encouraged to sign up.
Editors Blog: 2012 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge Seeking Riders
Wheel Jockey is a new gadget that offers a compact solution to the bothersome task of rotating motorcycle wheels for cleaning, checking tire pressure, and completing drive chain maintenance. Since we first introduced you to the Wheel Jockey in 2009, the folks at Wheel Jockey have been developing a larger version of the companys ball-bearing roller for bigger motorcycles.
New Product for Turning Wheels Without Moving Bike
If you’re new to motorcyling or know someone who is, you’ll want to visit the brand-new and completely redesigned WRN Beginner’s Guide to Getting Into Motorcycling. We’ve spent the past few months overhauling it so that the new woman rider can easily find all the information she needs to get started.
Introducing the New WRN Beginner’s Guide!
For more stories like Gina’s , visit WRN’s Reader Stories section. Gina Hulbirt wanted to ride a motorcycle all her life, but she didn’t quite know where to begin. She felt that owning and riding her
Beginner’s Guide: Gina’s Story