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Harley-Davidson Men’s Illumination 360° Hi-Vis Rain Suit

Feb 08, 2012 View Comments by

This rain suit is very comfortable, even over my regular riding gear. The windproof pants with suspenders are easy to slip on over pants and boots. The waterproof zippers are easily accessed, and the stirrups keep the bottoms secured to my boots. They are roomy enough for comfort while riding but also when dismounting the [...]

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The Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailer

Feb 06, 2012 View Comments by

Last summer I needed a motorcycle trailer that is small enough for my Camry to pull, holds one motorcycle, and can be stored in a garage with enough room left for a car and motorcycle. That’s a tall order for any tow-behind trailer. The Stinger trailer is a bare bones, foldable structure that holds anything [...]

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Alpinestars Touring Winter Balaclava

Jan 08, 2012 View Comments by

Any time the temperature gets below 60 degrees, especially if the wind is blowing stronger than usual, my Touring Winter Balaclava is must-wear gear for a pleasant ride. The comfort goes beyond the wind barker and the warmth provided by the double-sided Lycra panels and the microfiber inner lining; it also offers a feeling of [...]

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Nolan N-90

Jan 02, 2012 View Comments by

The DOT-certified Nolan N-90 Modular helmet is a great choice for those who like to stop and take many photos, talk a lot, and for the general convenience of flipping up the helmet. The Nolan N-90 is lightweight, comfortable in the raised position, and the peripheral vision is great, too. There are many little conveniences [...]

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Frontier GORE-TEX® Jacket and Pants

Dec 31, 2011 View Comments by

The Frontier GORE-TEX® jacket and pants are definitely a year-round, all-weather outfit. The jacket is a fascinating piece of good engineering as well as a trendy design. It is nicely organized, with a complex yet well-thought-out system of removable liners, multiple air-flow panels and vents, pockets, chambers, flaps, zippers, elbow and shoulder protectors, and more. [...]

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Buyers’ Guide – Soft Luggage

Dec 12, 2011 View Comments by

Every touring enthusiast needs storage space for a multiple-day trip, but not every motorcycle comes with side cases or topcase standard. One option is hard cases, but they always require some sort of mounting system, thus altering the bike’s appearance. If the rider wants an easy-on, easy-off solution, then a soft luggage system is the [...]

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Kenda Big Block Tires

Dec 12, 2011 View Comments by

Kenda’s all-new K784 “Big Block” tires are designed specifically to meet the demands of high-powered adventure motorcycles and serious adventure riders, and they’re DOT-approved as street legal. According to the manufacturer, their aggressive tread pattern is intended for 60 percent street and 40 percent off-road riding, with large tread blocks and sturdy four-ply-rated bias-ply casings [...]

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Richa Spirit Jacket

Dec 12, 2011 View Comments by

I love the looks, the comfort and the feeling of the Richa Spirit Jacket. Its fashionable design and retro, bright yellow Reflex™ reflective patches not only make me look good on my bike, but it also makes me very visible on the road for extra security. The outer Dynatec™ fabric is very robust and extremely [...]

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Clearwater Voltage Sentry

Dec 11, 2011 View Comments by

Whether it’s a GPS, heated grips, heated seat, heated clothing, a radar detector, auxiliary lights or any one of the numerous other aftermarket electronic devices you’ve added to your bike, they all increase the draw on your motorcycle’s charging system. Because my 2006 Kawasaki KLR has a less than robust charging system, I’ve relied on [...]

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Shorai LFX Batteries

Dec 05, 2011 View Comments by

Shorai’s new product line of lightweight, high-performance batteries is designed to replace the heavy, corrosive and high-maintenance lead-acid batteries used in motorcycles. Shorai employs lithium iron phosphate cell technology with eXtreme-Rate LiFePO4 as a cathode material, dubbed LFX, which offers a number of advantages. Compared with traditional lead-acid batteries there is a major weight reduction [...]

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