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
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
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.
Tires are one of the most important parts of a motorcycle as they are a riders only contact with the pavement. But many riders take their tires for granted, forgetting to properly inflate and care for them. Tires are actually the easiest part of a motorcycle to maintain. Preventive maintenance can save a ton of headaches later on.
It is often a challenge as a woman to find motorcycle gear that is both safe as well as fashionable. Weve discovered a cool Web site called VaVaVroom that focuses on gear designed for the many shapes, sizes and attitudes of women.
Cool Stuff for the Woman Rider
Many women – and men for that matter are often intimidated to work on their own motorcycles and don’t know the first thing about diagnosing problems or making minor repairs. A new book, “How to Repair Your Motorcycle,” can help riders navigate the technical side of their motorcycle.
Learn How To Repair Your Own Motorcycle
More and more riders are opting for communicating with each other while they ride and now there’s a product that makes it easier than ever, the new SCALA RIDER Q2 comes with two wireless helmet headsets packaged together for out-of-the box, bike-to-bike communications at distances of up to 540 yards.
Ready to Use Wireless Bike-to-Bike Communication
