Two places I love riding are the southwest and the Alps. OK, Ive never been to the Alps, but I hope to soon because I know Ill love it. Who wouldnt? The Alps are home to the some of the worlds most spectacular motorcycle riding roads. If youre a travel-minded rider, the Alps are probably on your “bucket list.” Here are two must-have travel books and a book of true road tales to take you on your journey.
Sometimes it is difficult to participate in a technical conversation with others who seem more versed in motorcycle terminology. For those of you who may, on occasion, feel this way, this article was written for you. You will find what I refer to as the basics in motorcycle terminology. Can you guess what part of the motorcycle is at right?
Motorcycle Smarts: Basic Terminology
Do you get nervous when you need to make a U-turn? Are you worried about dropping your motorcycle? If so, a great resource to learn how to make tight turns and slow maneuvers is “Ride Like a Pro V.” The instructional DVD, created by Jerry “Motorman” Palladino, a motor officer and motor officer instructor, demonstrates three techniques motor officers use to outride 98 percent of the riding public.
Make Tighter U-Turns and Other Slow Maneuvers
The third annual Womens Sportbike Rally is set for August 22-24 in the Great Smoky Mountains. Rally headquarters will again be located at Fontana Village Resort in Fontana Dam, N.C. Guests can choose from remodeled cabins or lodge rooms for their accommodations, which offer modern conveniences surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
Womens Sportbike Rally Returns for Third Year
With all the black leather out there, I perked up when I saw the Rogue jacket from Icon. Its made of an abrasion resistant denim cotton, and is available in dark blue and black. The Rogue is lightweight – definitely meant for warmer days. I opened up the wrist zippers when it got really hot to let the air flow through it.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Icon Rogue Jacket
Weve received several DVDs over the last few months we thought would be of interest to our readers. The first is a fantastic travel video produced and hosted by our friend Christa Neuhauser, the publisher and editor of RoadRunner magazine. The Smoky Mountains Shamrock Tour is the first in a series of travel DVDs Christa and her team of editors at the magazine plan to produce.
REVIEW: RoadRunner Magazine Shamrocks Tour DVD
The Harley-Davidson Nightster has become a very popular bike among women since its introduction last year because its light and low to the ground. For those who own one we are passing along information on a customized product, the Harley Nightster Superbrace.
Custom Brace Created for the Nightster
After 20 years, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R gets a complete redesign, offering more features while keeping its price ultra-affordable. What makes this the top-selling model in the Kawasaki lineup? Affordability. Its also hugely popular among women, who make up one-third of owners.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Ninja 250R Gets a Makeover
Willie Max, known for saddlebags, is offering a new line of leather and synthetic leather bags with a contemporary look called Revolution. Revolution’s eight new leather and twelve synthetic leather saddlebags feature a wide range of contemporary designs in either hard mount or throw-over styles.
Kawasaki offers a wide variety of models in its sportbike category, including the only 250cc sportbike on the market, the Ninja 250R, a popular choice for entry-level riders. The companys newest model is the naked Versys, a street fighter thats very different from the other Kawasaki models in that it almost defies description.