A lot of women are choosing the comfort of a big touring motorcycle, but while they have the skills to handle the big bike, often their feet cant flat-foot the ground. Being flat-footed gives a rider more stability when moving a large machine around in parking lots. Thats where a low seat comes into the picture.
Lower Seat for Touring Motorcycles
I remember the days when women riders were hard-pressed to find feminine—or shall I say, nonmasculine—accessories for their motorcycles. That’s yesterday’s news, as entrepreneurs have been coming up with innovative ways to dress up your motorcycle to make it your own.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Classy Gas Cap Cover for Your Motorcycle
A rider shopping for the perfect-fitting motorcycle will take into account many factors, but for most women riders, seat height is one of the biggest considerations. While finding the right seat height can be difficult for any rider, those with shorter inseams have a harder time than most.
New Seat Reduces Reach for Shorter Riders
Using the argument that disc locks are heavy to carry around when you’re not on your motorcycle—and can be accidentally left on the motorcycle when you’re ready to ride off—RoadLoK takes an innovative approach to bike security with a patented design that keeps the lock on the motorcycle at all times.
A New Way to Lock Your Motorcycle
Rebel Girl … we love the name. Your friends may wonder if youre a rider or just acting like one, but you know youre the real deal. The lifestyle apparel from Rebel Girl will help you show off your love of motorcycling in a fun and rebellious way.
Women Riders Month Special: Cute Pin with Purchase
Intercom communication devices are not new to motorcycling. It’s common to see two couples on two Gold Wings with microphones attached to the sides of their helmets, rider and passenger talking to each another and rider and rider talking too. A few years ago, Cardo Systems came onto the market with the scala rider line of headset intercoms and reached out to me in an effort to get the word out to women motorcyclists.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Scala Rider G4 PowerSet Intercom System
You may have seen Hot Leathers in the vendor area at motorcycle rallies. The company has been making leather patches, jackets and other riding accessories for more than 25 years.
Fun Patches and Jackets for Women Riders
Excitement was high at this years Indianapolis Dealer Expo in February, where motorcycle dealers shop for new products to put in their stores. Even though the uncertain economy kept a lot of exhibitors from attending, there were still plenty of new products to look at. The good news is that the marketplace seems to be responding to the increasing number of female motorcycle riders, and our choices in quality riding gear continue to expand.
New Helmets, Accessories and More
When it comes to shielding hands and legs from cold air, most motorcycle riders think of heated gear. But if you’re looking for cold-air protection free of batteries and wires, check out this new product from Leader Motorcycle Accessories.
Keeping Hands and Legs Warm on a Motorcycle
Still need some ideas to give (or get) as gifts this holiday season? Weve got some more great ideas, this time for the man in your life who rides, as well as for anyone who has a motorcycle.
Motorcycling Gift Ideas for the Holidays Part 2