My riding experience started by sitting on the back of my husbands new 1989 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. While enjoying sitting on the back during 1989, I knew instantly this was not the place for me. My husband would take me to the local mall to practice. He would ride the bike there and I would follow in his truck. At first he would sit behind me on the bike and I would ride around the parking lot.
Reader Story: Mentoring through Mishaps
If youre a rider who likes a backrest, take note: Harley-Davidson is releasing a new slimmer backrest for riders who have touring models. The slimmer seat increases room for the passenger, while not skimping on comfort. The Comfort Stitch Style Rider Backrest Kit fits 1988 or later Touring models equipped with a one-piece slotted seat.
New Slimmer Backrest for Riders
Last summer, my husband and I were inspired by a friend who rode from Wisconsin to California on his Harley. Things have not been the same since. Ive always liked motorcycles although I hadnt been on one since high school more than 30 years ago.
Reader Story: Husband and Wife Get Riding Bug Together
The love of motorcycling can come on at any age through the encouragement of a friend or even through a change in life that says its time to try something new. These readers took to riding at different phases of their lives, but with similar intensity.
READERS RIDES: Love of Motorcycling Sets in at Any Age
Share your passion for motorcycling with your children, grandchildren, young friends and relatives by giving them a motorcycle-themed storybook. We were so excited when these books came to us because weve been hard pressed to find motorcycling childrens books, and these are just great, in our opinion.
Theres so much more to Kawasaki than just motorcycles. With Mothers Day just around the corner, what a great time to showcase some of their fun gift ideas. Check this weeks selection for the latest motorcycle product news!
Kawasaki Apparel and Gift Items
The Harley-Davidson Road King is one of the most popular motorcycles for riding two-up. However, the stock bike is not set up for passenger comfort and security. We show you what you need to make your Road King passenger-friendly.
Making a Road King Passenger-Friendly
Seven women tell us what they ride, why they ride, how they got to riding, and who they ride with.
The Gold Wing has often been called the Cadillac of motorcycles. Riding on the back seat recently I could see why. The Gold Wing is the smoothest motorcycle Ive ever had the pleasure of riding. Having spent 4,000 miles in the front seat of a Gold Wing piloting it on a two-week trip two years ago, I was anxious to see what it would feel like perched on the back seat for this test ride.
2006 Gold Wing Passenger Seat Test Ride
Six women share their passion for riding.
READERS RIDES: Sportbikes and Cruisers and a Dirt Bike