For the last few weeks, weve been running stories here on gift ideas for motorcyclists, mostly women motorcyclists. We have a few more items we want to tell you about—great ideas if youre still struggling with what to get that motorcycle-riding friend or what to tell others to get you. Take a look at these fun items.
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Motorcyclists
Ive wanted to install a tire pressure monitor on my motorcycle ever since I rode a bike that had one—I couldnt believe how it eased my mind! When I received the Doran 360M monitoring system in the mail, though, I wondered if Id be able to wire it to my bike all by myself or if Id end up having to pay a mechanic to do it.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Doran 360M Tire Pressure Monitoring System
The companies that advertise their products and services on Women Riders Now want to send you, the reader of Women Riders Now, some holiday cheer in the form of a special discount or special deal. There are few places online or in print where a company can reach the woman rider in the way we allow them to on Women Riders Now.
WRN Advertisers Holiday Gift Guide
Not ready yet for three wheels but like the stability and extra storage capacity? Tow-Pac makes the SidePack designed to turn a two-wheeled motorcycle instantly into a three-wheeler sidecar, with the sidecar being used for storage. Many motorcyclists use a sidecar for the sake of stability and/or extra cargo carrying capacity.
In the first of series of three Gift Guide articles, WRN editors have hand picked items, we think WRN readers will want to know about to buy for a friend, themself, or put on their own wish list. We compiled items we think youll enjoy giving and getting.
WRN Holiday Gift Guide: Motorcycle Themed Ideas
If you’re a regular reader of WRN, you know I took a 26-day ride on my motorcycle this past summer hitting three different events I needed to attend for business. I traveled from my home in Montana to Sturgis, South Dakota, then down south to Colorado and back to Montana covering 3200 miles. Here’s a quick review of some handy items I used on my trip.
PRODUCT REVIEWS: Necessities For My Trip
While many of the larger touring motorcycles are now available with electronic cruise control as standard equipment or as an option, the majority of motorcycles do not have a cruise control feature. If youve ever ridden a long distance and have used a cruise control function, you know its an nice thing to have and something a rider can used to very quickly.
A Rest for Your Throttle Hand with EZ-Cruz
Willie Max, known for its extensive line of saddlebags and tool pouches, has expanded its line to include motorcycle seats. The new Black Label Series of motorcycle seats is designed with major comfort in mind. “Its hard to enjoy your ride if your seat isnt comfortable,” says Angela Lettenberger, marketing manager for Willie Max.
Heres a clever new product from Leader Motorcycle Accessories that reduces road grime, rocks and bug splat from getting on your chaps or pant legs, as well as some parts of your bike.
Keep Grime at Bay with Chaps For Your Motorcycle
Communicating with other motorcyclists while riding can become a somewhat creative endeavor often involving various gestures, hand signals, horn beeping and muffled shouting usually never heard outside a helmets confines. The Scala Rider Q2 Multi-Set communication system by Cardo Systems, Inc. remedies the problem, making helmet-to-helmet communication a much simpler and less eventful task.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Scala Rider Q2 Motorcycle Intercom System