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Maintain Pressure with MotoPumps Air Shot 2.1

Maintain Pressure with MotoPumps Air Shot 2.1

One of the most common issues riders face is the dreaded flat tire. Whether you run tubeless or tube-type tires, it can be a challenge to fix and inflate your tire on the side of the road. Fortunately, gone are the days when you had to enlist the help of

Marisa’s Fly-and-Ride Packing Essentials

Marisa’s Fly-and-Ride Packing Essentials

Flying with motorcycle gear comes with my job. After years of traveling around the world with my precious riding gear, camera equipment, and other motorcycling essentials, I’ve got my packing down to a science. Here are the most common items I’ll pack for a fly-and-ride trip. For tips

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Sweepstakes Build-Out

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Sweepstakes Build-Out

In case you haven’t heard, we are giving away a brand-new motorcycle to celebrate our 25th year in publication. But, the winner won’t just get a stock bike. We’re handing out a fully accessorized adventure machine with lots of gear and extras! Here’s how we have

Do It Yourself Oil Change

Do It Yourself Oil Change

Basic motorcycle maintenance is a rite of passage, in my eyes. If you work on your own bike, you’ll be more in tune with how it performs. You’re also more likely to be able to fix issues when they pop up on the road. One basic maintenance task

Kriega Roam Tool Roll

Kriega Roam Tool Roll

Whichever kind of motorcycle tour you’re on, you must have your tools with you. The Kriega Roam tool roll lets you transport your tools with ease and style. The durable waxed cotton and Cordura roll features four one-liter pockets, alongside 10 elastic bands, a socket rail, and a MOLLE

13 Items Every Motorcyclist Should Have

13 Items Every Motorcyclist Should Have

What do you need to ride a motorcycle? Of course, the list starts with a bike, and also includes gas in your tank, air in your tires, and a passion for riding in your soul. This, however, is just the beginning. It gets you on the road, but your panniers

Everything Florian Packs for a 7-Day Motorcycle Trip

Everything Florian Packs for a 7-Day Motorcycle Trip

Motorcycles are fantastic vehicles for thrilling travel, but cars do have one undeniable advantage—a trunk. Taking all your things along can be a challenge, especially for longer trips. Packing a motorcycle for a week-long tour is just like any other art form in that it needs practice. Many motorcyclists,

2024 Holiday Buyers Guide

2024 Holiday Buyers Guide

You may have seen the 2024 Holiday Buyers Guide published in the Nov/Dec '24 print issue of RoadRUNNER. Here you will find all of these products, along with links to purchase these items for your convenience. Happy holiday shopping! Alpinestars - Tech-Air 5 Airbag System Protect yourself during

Monimoto 9 GPS Tracker

Monimoto 9 GPS Tracker

Motorcycles are, sadly, not that difficult to steal. The Monimoto 9 is a compact GPS tracker that can give you peace of mind by allowing you to find your bike if an unauthorized rider takes off on it. This tracker measures only 1.5 by 3.5 inches and weighs

MotoPumps ARI AirPlugger

MotoPumps ARI AirPlugger

When there’s something strange in your tubeless tire, who’re you going to call? A hefty pair of pliers to rip the offending object out, probably, but after that, the MotoPump ARI AirPlugger comes to your rescue. This small five-by-one-inch metal canister holds a full puncture repair kit, from

Nelson-Rigg Trails End Tool Roll

Nelson-Rigg Trails End Tool Roll

The Nelson-Rigg Trails End is a compact tool roll crafted from abrasion- and tear-resistant materials for those rough rides. Available in small (13.75 by 10.5 inches) and large (17 by 16 inches) sizes, the roll slips easily into a tank bag, pannier, or a tool roll compartment. The

4 Handy Fanttik Tools to Keep Your Ride Going

4 Handy Fanttik Tools to Keep Your Ride Going

You’re on a motorcycle tour far from home, so you’ve spent the night at a hotel. You get up in the morning, ready to ride, only to find you hit a nail yesterday and now your tire is empty. Or maybe your battery has died, or some other

Optimate 2 Duo x2 Battery Maintainer

Optimate 2 Duo x2 Battery Maintainer

Your motorcycle may run on gasoline, but it also needs electrical power. Optimate’s gadgets and accessories help keep your ride charged up. The Optimate 2 Duo x2 battery maintainer keeps stored motorcycles’ batteries in tip-top condition. Capable of connecting to two separate batteries, the device monitors their status and

Review: Rabaconda Tire Changer

Review: Rabaconda Tire Changer

Changing motorcycle tires by hand, especially with big street and touring bikes, is a challenging and o en expletive-laden task that tests both your patience and physical resilience. You could swing by the local motorcycle shop and have them do it for you, but that will set you back up

8 Items Florian Can’t Ride a Shamrock Tour® Without

8 Items Florian Can’t Ride a Shamrock Tour® Without

RoadRUNNER Shamrock Tours® are four-day trips out of one base location that are easy to tackle for both veterans and beginners. For such multi-day trips, it’s given that you should pack some pieces of gear, like a rain suit and spare clothes. That said, there are plenty of less

MetMo Driver

It’s a screwdriver! No, it’s a drill! It’s both and more—it’s the MetMo Driver. This ingenious device combines a modern ratchet screwdriver with an old-timey hand brace (the predecessor of electric drills). Compatible with any ¼-inch hex bits, MetMo delivers ultra-high torque at 56 lb-ft.

10 Handy Amazon Finds for Any Motorcyclist’s Garage

10 Handy Amazon Finds for Any Motorcyclist’s Garage

You never thought you’d need it, but now you can’t live without it. Every motorcycle enthusiast has purchased some kind of gadget or tool that fits this description. But there’s always another handy thingamajig out there that you never knew you wanted. Amazon is a great place

5 Compact Air Pumps and Tire Inflators for Your Saddlebags

5 Compact Air Pumps and Tire Inflators for Your Saddlebags

Perhaps the most essential onboard tool on your bike is a compact air pump and/or tire inflator. Whether you’re keeping your precious tires at optimum pressure or refilling after a patch job, there’s nothing that makes you feel more vulnerable than not having access to air. In

13 Unique Gifts for Motorcyclists

13 Unique Gifts for Motorcyclists

It can be tough to buy gifts for dedicated motorcyclists. They already have the bike, the tools, the gear… What else could you possibly get them? Here’s a little insider tip about riders—they love everything that has anything to do with motorcycles. Decor, clothes, and knickknacks that allow

2023 Holiday Christmas Buyers Guide | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

2023 Holiday Buyers Guide

The 2023 RoadRUNNER Holiday Buyers Guide is a curated collection of products from RoadRUNNER partners that motorcycle riders will love. If you have a motorcyclist you're shopping for this holiday season, you won't want to miss these products which will be sure to bring a smile

Cruz Tools

The Harley-Davidson Pan America takes you far—but what if you break down in the middle of nowhere? Pack the CruzTools RoadTech PA1 tool kit in your pannier and ride with peace of mind. Designed specifically for the Pan America’s unique fasteners, this kit includes every tool you need

Nelson-Rigg: RiggStrap Kit

Nelson-Rigg: RiggStrap Kit

When hauling luggage on your bike over long distances, you’ll have to make sure it’s well secured. Don’t use a bungee, or you’ll risk becoming Popeye. Nelson-Rigg’s new RiggStrap kit makes fastening your bags to your bike easier. The 60-inch straps are made of heavy-duty

Trail Tech Portable Air Compressor

Trail Tech Portable Air Compressor

Unless you’re properly prepared, a flat tire will bring your moto journey to a disappointing end. Trail Tech’s new portable air compressor [https://www.trailtech.net/en-us/shop/accessories/motorcycle-parts/electrical/electrical-components/portable-air-compressor/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwxr2iBhBJEiwAdXECw1JxE7LRzmfYmTwoS0ggA2qqNmu0lVI9ad4PL1qLZa_tvDUevHXrXBoCeJYQAvD_BwE] lets you pump up your tires whenever, wherever.

RoadRUNNER's 2023 Spring Gear Guide

RoadRUNNER's 2023 Spring Gear Guide

Spring is in the air, which means rubber is hitting the road. Before heading out to ride, be sure you have the latest gear to keep you warm, dry, and safe this riding season! Bell Bullitt Bell revolutionized helmets in the 1960s with the Star’s full-face design that set

Best Amazon Finds for Motorcyclists in 2022

Best Amazon Finds for Motorcyclists in 2022

Check out some of the cool products we've found on Amazon this year. Molle Motorcycle Helmet Backpack This spacious backpack has molle staps on the outside to secure other items while riding. A helmet can easily be placed in the hammock, to keep it secure while doing other