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.
A new coffee table book has come out about our favorite topic, women and motorcycling. “Chicks on Bikes” by Christina Shook debuted at the AMA International Women and Motorcycling Conference in Keystone, Colorado. According to the press release on the book, Chicks on Bikes is the first book to visually chronicle the culture and lifestyle of real women motorcyclists.
PRODUCT REVIEW: New Women Motorcycling Photo Book
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
Tami Walker, owner of Diva Customs, a specialty garage for female riders, has released a new book about women. Tami asked 100 women why they prefer life on two wheels and compiled their answers. “Why We Ride” tells why these women decided to break the mold and ride a motorcycle. This is an inspiring book with accounts from interesting women riders like Laura Klock, Sara Liberte, Jody Perewitz, and Dawn Williams.
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
One of the biggest inconveniences on the road for women is having to squat in the bushes while traffic is whizzing by, or trying not to touch anything in disgusting public restrooms. A new gadget called Whiz Freedom, according to the press release, takes the glory from men who swear by being able to pee standing up.
New Gadget for Peeing Anywhere
The Robson Company has improved the Thumbnail Extension, reviewed by WRN. So whats new? The Thumbnail Curve as its now called, is contoured making it even easier for those with shorter fingers to reach the turn signals. It covers the stock button better so when a rider with a short thumb reaches for the turn signal, the Thumbnail Curve extension is right within reach so the rider doesnt have to move his or her hand off the throttle or handgrip.
More Great Gadgets From The Robson Company
Im a big fan of the Ride Like A Pro series of DVDs that show riders how to become a better motorcycle rider through a series of fun exercises. I even produced a short video on the women and men of the “Ride Like A Pro” team. Now, you can read and look at pictures of how to become a better rider in “Ride Like A Pro – the Book.”