For years, Honda’s Shadow line of cruiser motorcycles has offered riders a pleasing combination of comfortable ergonomics, lighter weight, adequate power and lower price point, and its popularity has proved that the bikes are anything but scary to legions of motorcyclists. Now Honda has unveiled a newly styled model whose looks better reflect the dark nature of the Shadow name.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2010 Honda Phantom: The Dark Shadow
There are a lot of biker themed accessories out there but here’s one I bet you havent seen yet: a biker themed candle. Black Corset Candles is introducing a 100 percent soy wax candle in an hourglass shaped container that’s wrapped in leather with a satin ribbon corset in the front. Works perfect for my biker themed office.
REVIEW: Candles With A Touch of Biker Naughty
Now motorcycles with radial mounted brake calipers like the Kawasaki Concours 14 can take advantage of the extra lighting that Motolight auxiliary lighting adds to ones ride. Motolight recently introduced a version of its auxiliary lights that fits bikes where the brake caliper mount bolts are on the backside of the downtube instead of the side.
See and Be Seen with Powerful Auxiliary Lighting
I finally got my opportunity to ride this infamous three-wheeler that has onlookers everywhere doing a doubletake. Women Riders Now reviewed BRPs Can-Am Spyder roadster in 2007 when the unusual three-wheeler first hit the market. WRN contributor Perri Capell test rode the Spyder then. Now two model years later with improved handling and more options, Im getting my chance to feel firsthand what all the fuss is about.
THREE WHEELER REVIEW: Can-Am Spyder RS-S
I am riding along the spine of the Middle Atlas mountains when the electrical storm hits. Hail pelts my helmet and bolts of lightening streak horizontally across the snow-dusted road ahead of me. There’s no shelter where I can pull over to bundle up under my gear, but thankfully I’d zipped the waterproof liner in before I’d headed uphill.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Olympia Moto Sports Airglide Pants and Jacket
One of the first things a lot of motorcycle owners do when they buy a new bike is change out the stock exhaust pipes for an aftermarket brand for a better sound and added performance. Cobra is introducing two new exhaust products that not only look good but sound great.
New Stylish Exhaust Pipes and Mufflers
Just like in the high fashion world, you can always expect new seasonal riding apparel from Harley-Davidson and this spring is no different with fun and colorful new styles for women riders. Two new jackets let you know spring and summer have arrived. Check them out along with some new sunglasses from The Motor Company
New Spring 2010 Riding Apparel
Its something many women dream about, to ditch life and travel the world on a motorcycle with no time constraints. Well thats what Canadian motorcyclist Doris Maron did when she liquidated her life, literally giving up security as we know it, to venture around the globe for close to three years on a motorcycle.
“Girlfriend Getaways” are all the rage these days. Everywhere you look dude ranches to adventure sports outfitters are promoting an opportunity for a group of gal pals enjoy some stress-free downtime together. One savvy state tourism bureau is expanding that concept into motorcycling.
Touring the Selkirk Loop: The Ultimate Motorcycling Girlfriend Getaway
Mustang Seats just came out with a new one-piece Super Touring design to provide rider and passenger with a more comfortable and ergonomically friendly riding position on 2008-10 Harley-Davidson FL models. The seat moves the rider back from stock 1.75 inches, and lowers her so she has a better chance of reaching her feet firmly on the ground. The deeply pocketed saddle measures a wide 19 inches.
Wide Touring Saddle for Larger, Taller Riders