What fun it is to give (or get) a gift resembling our passion of motorcycling. From big to small, weve compiled a list of new and exciting items that make great gifts for a motorcycling friend or loved one.
Motorcycling Gift Ideas for the Holidays Part 1
Weve got the most comprehensive motorcycling gift guide for women riders everywhere! The companies that advertise on Women Riders Now want to give you, the WRN reader, a special deal this holiday season. Please be sure to shop these companies first, and when you buy let them know you heard about them on WRN.
Exclusive Holiday Discounts Just for WRN Readers
VaVaVroom is featuring a pink “Chopper Chic” Collection boutique style T-shirt in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a limited edition chopper inspired tee with a feminine touch. And Hot Leathers is featuring a pink ribbon head wrap in a stylish design that expresses your support for breast cancer awareness.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Fun Pink to Wear
Chrome Dome Motorcycle Products is reaching out to women riders who say they’re tired of the same old skull and crossbones bolt-on motorcycle products. In addition to their signature heart-shaped horn cover, the company manufactures eagle-shaped horn covers, flame gas caps, and other accessories featuring crosses, stars, Celtic knots and more.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Bike Accessories Women Appreciate
When a rider buys a motorcycle, it’s not uncommon for him or her to change out certain components so he or she is comfortable on the new bike. The two most commonly replaced parts are the seat and the handlebars, two of the three places on the bike where the rider comes in contact with it, the third being the foot boards or footpegs. It’s rare for a person to own a completely stock motorcycle.
REVIEW: Helibars Handlebars Help Riders Get the Right Fit
I’m always on the quest for the perfect tire gauge. I need one that sits firmly on the valve stem and gives me an accurate reading the first time. So many of the pen style designs are flimsy and cheap so I wonder if their read out is even accurate. So, I was excited… yes, I get excited over good tire gauges…when I was asked to test the newest digital tire gauge in Roadgear’s offerings
REVIEW: Roadgear Digital Tire Gauge
Lockstraps LLC was formed in 2009, shortly after the president of the company, Jeff Cranny, had the misfortune of having motorcycles stolen from his truck. He realized the importance of being able to secure his truck bed cargo from potential thieves. It prompted him to find a dependable device to secure his valuables. Jeff’s idea was to produce a heavy duty tie down with a combination lock.
What a nifty gadget — plastic containers to protect your fruit from getting smooshed in your saddlebags. Check them out plus a whole lot more including a motorcycle seat that gets you down low, T-shirts that show off your biker attitude, and jackets for all kinds of riding. These are just some of the new items available now we think youll just love, or at least want to know about.
New Products: Items For Your Motorcycle You
I use to wear armored gloves just when riding a sportbike and more casual non-armored ones, like deerskins, when riding a cruiser, like my own. These days, Im find myself wearing more protection riding my cruiser and that means looking to the sport market for armored gloves.
GEAR REVIEW: Armored Gloves Gearbag
A note from editor Genevieve Schmitt: One of the most common questions I’m asked is if changing out the stock suspension on one’s motorcycle to lower seat height will compromise ride quality. I’m answering the question here based on my experience riding 20 years and owning five motorcycles, followed by a more in-depth explanation by an expert of why and how this done by.
Changing Your Motorcycles Shocks to Get Lower