2001 Mid-Atlantic Italian Moto Festival
2001 Mid-Atlantic Italian Moto Festival More: 2001 Mid-Atlantic Italian MotoFest Photos Page | 2002 Mid-Atlantic Italian MotoFest Photos Page | Moto Guzzi Page | Ducati Page | Motorcycle News Page Check out the Mid-Atlantic Italian Moto Festival website. Click on a photo to see more… NOTE: All photos are Copyright webBikeWorld; contact for information on use. Check out the photos of this beautiful …
Best Motorcycle Products of 2005
wBW 2007 Motorcycle Product of the Year Awards It’s so hard to believe 2006 is here – I still can’t get over it. Last year we named the Shark RSR as the webBikeWorld “Helmet of the Year”. It was a spur-of-the-moment, arbitrary decision based on our opinion of that product. But the award generated lots of interest, …
Motorcycle Camera Mounts
Motorcycle Camera Mounts Reviewed The mounts that come with most motorcycle video cameras are semi-useful for mounting the camera to a helmet but not the motorcycle. Suction cup style camera mounts are readily available and they can be used for a sturdier mounting arrangement. These are available under a variety of brand names, including the …
Honda Super Cub
Honda Super Cub 50th Anniversary TOKYO, Japan, July 23, 2008 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. held a ceremony, July 21, 2008, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Super Cub sales which began in August 1958. The ceremony for associates was held at Honda’s Kumamoto Factory where Super Cub is produced in Japan. “The reason we …
Ducati Photos
Desmo Power! Ducati Photos NOTE: All photos are Copyright webBikeWorld; contact for information on use. (Photos from the 2002 event)
MV Agusta Photographs
MV Agusta Photographs From the 2001 Mid-Atlantic Italian Moto Festival NOTE: All photos are Copyright webBikeWorld; contact for information on use. (Photos from the 2002 event) “,,,There was also a 980cc “kitted” creation done by noted MV tuner/builder/machinist Albert Bold. The kitted MV had the famed Magni curved racing exhaust that was a real treat to hear …
Moto Guzzi and Ducati Photographs
Moto Guzzi and Ducati Photographs From the 2001 Mid-Atlantic Italian Moto Festival NOTE: All photos are Copyright webBikeWorld; contact for information on use. (Photos from the 2002 event)
Ducati Photos
Ducati Photos From the Mid-Atlantic Italian Moto Fest 2001 NOTE: All photos are Copyright webBikeWorld; contact for information on use. (Photos from the 2002 event) Here’s a nice old version of the Cucciolo song! (1.32 mb)
MV Agusta Photographs
MV Agusta Photographs From the 2001 Mid-Atlantic Italian Moto Festival: Best of Show MV Agusta 750 NOTE: All photos are Copyright webBikeWorld; contact for information on use. (Photos from the 2002 event)
Road Design for Motorcycle Safety
New Road and Hazard Design Study Released; Includes Worksheets for Road Safety Audits The Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles (ACEM) was founded in 1994 and represents the major motorcycle manufacturers in the European Union (either European or producing in Europe), as well as 12 associations at a national level. They have just released a …
BMW and KTM Developing Spine Protection System for Motorcycle Riders
BMW and KTM Developing Spine Protection System for Motorcycle Riders Effective protection of the neck and spinal areas is crucial, especially for off-road motorcycle riding. BMW has collaborated with KTM move forward with the development of an adequate system of protection for this extremely sensitive area. The objective is to reduce the risk of injury …
Honda Motorcycle Airbag
Airbags for Gold Wings TOKYO, Japan, September 8, 2005 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced it has succeeded in developing the world’s first production motorcycle airbag system. The new system is claimed to help lessen the severity of injuries caused by frontal collisions. It is to be made available on the new Gold Wing …
Online Motorcycle Magazines – Websites
Online Motorcycle Magazines – Websites More: Our favorite print motorcycle magazines webBikeWorld Description: Motorcycles, motorcycle accessories, motorcycle helmets, clothing, news, maintenance articles, product reviews and more! URL: http://www.webBikeWorld.com – You’re here! Online Motorcycle Magazines: BMW Motorrad – South Africa – Usually has interesting news about BMW motorcycles | CityBike – Northern California’s online monthly motorcycle magazine | Cycle News – Website of the weekly tabloid …
BMW K75 Low to High Seat Conversion
I no longer own my 1994 BMW K75, but I had taken some photos of the conversion process from the low seat to the regular, or “high” seat. I apologize in advance for the rather poor quality of these photos; they were taken with a film camera and scanned in before I knew much about …
Motorcycle Seat
Triumph has a nice selection of accessories for their line of motorcycles, and I was intrigued by the solo seat that’s available for the Thunderbird Sport. I’ve always been partial to the “cafe racer” look, and here was an opportunity to customize the bike with a factory designed and approved upgrade. I finally broke down and …
Snell Children’s Helmet Standard
Snell and FIA Institute Develop Joint Youth Motorcycle Helmet Standard The Snell Memorial Foundation and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) plan to publish a new crash helmet standard designed specifically for use by young riders. The helmet, which has been developed by the FIA Institute for Motor Sport Safety, is the first of its kind …
Bell Sprint and Arai Quantum II Helmet Noise Levels
Bell Sprint and Arai Quantum II Helmet Noise Levels Other WebBikeWorld Helmet Posts
Hein Gericke Cargo Overpants
Hein Gericke Cargo Overpants Hein Gericke opened his business in Düsseldorf, Germany in 1970. The company has grown dramatically since then, becoming what is probably the best known motorcycle clothing brand name in Europe. Although Hein Gericke apparel has been sold in the U.S.A. since 1978, the brand has not been well recognized by American …
Posi-Tap Connectors
Posi-Tap Connector Review Posi-Tap and Posi-Lock connectors are an absolute must for electrical work on motorcycles! The Posi-Lock and the new Posi-Tap connectors make life so much easier.They’re waterproof, vibration proof and can be reused. Keep a selection in your bike’s tool kit for emergency connections! Posi-Products (Division of Swenco) has done it again! Here’s …
Halogen Brake Light Bulb Replacement
DesignTech 50 Watt Halogen 1156 Brake Light Bulb I blow through a lot of money on webBikeWorld reviews! Here we go with brake lights again…. Maybe I have a fixation. I’m looking for thHalogen Brakee perfect brake light: low watts, low heat, lasts forever with no damage from vibration, lights up in nanoseconds, and is so …
LED Light for Motorcycles
LED Light for Motorcycles EDs are just about the perfect motorcycle lighting solution. LED lights use very little power, they’re not affected by vibration, they don’t get hot and the LED itself is virtually waterproof. They’re also available in an array of colors and they can be grouped together to provide many different shapes and …
Installing a Signal Dynamics LED Brake Light Bar: Triumph Thunderbird Sport
Installing a Signal Dynamics LED Brake Light Bar: Triumph Thunderbird Sport Information about the Signal Dynamics LED Brake Light Bar was covered in a previous webBikeWorld article “Improving Brake Light Visibility on a BMW K75“. This article addresses the installation of that same unit on a Triumph Thunderbird Sport. There were a few tricks to this …
Motorcycle LED Brake Light Replacement
Motorcycle LED Brake Light Replacement In my never-ending search for perfect motorcycle visibility, I happened to come across the website for LEDtronics, a Torrance, California based firm that makes LED’s (light emitting diodes) in just about every shape and size anyone would ever need. I was mulling over the idea of buying a handful of LED’s …
Motorcycle Fork Oil Change
Motorcycle Fork Oil Change I had some problems with my Triumph Thunderbird Sport motorcycle front suspension. These problems are described in “Part I” of this saga: “Motorcycle Front Tire Change – Triumph Thunderbird Sport“. To recap, I noticed that the front end of the motorcycle had a repetitive bouncing motion that I just couldn’t get rid …
Interphone Sport, Tour and Urban Intercoms Preview
2016 Interphone Intercoms Announced December 2015 (Press release edited by webBikeWorld.com) – Interphone announced three completely new intercom communication systems at the recent 2015 EICMA show in Milan. The Interphone Sport, Interphone Tour and Interphone Urban are each designed for specific segments of motorcycling. Interphone told us they contracted with the GFK Institute to conduct a detailed …
Intercom Microphone Cover Prevents Wind Noise
Intercom Microphone Cover Simple wind cover for motorcycle intercom systems helps reduce background wind noise. This is a tip adapted from the aviation industry. With so many variables it’s difficult to come up with a solution to headset wind noise that suits everybody. I’ve borrowed from the aviation industry for my solution. I ride a …
Motorcycle Two-Way Radio
Connecting a Two-Way Radio to a Motorcycle Intercom System A case study in connecting a two-way radio to a motorcycle intercom system. Many motorcycle intercom owners would like to use their system to communicate with their friends, who may be using a different brand. Unfortunately, motorcycle Bluetooth intercom systems are not compatible. For example, there’s …
Scooter Tires
Scooter Tire Information The Hard-to-Find 140/70-16 Tire Several types of scooters use a hard-to-find rear tire in size 140/70-16. The Aprilia Scarabeo 500, the Piaggio BV200 and the Kymco 250 use larger rear tire sizes than traditional scooters, and there may be others. Apparently, these tire sizes are hard to find, but should become less …
BMW 80th Anniversary DVD
BMW 80th Anniversary DVD by: GearheadDVDs.com 98 minutes Dolby stereo sound Region 1-9 compatible BMW celebrated its 80th anniversary of motorcycle manufacturing with a huge blowout party in Germany in 2003. Over 30,000 people attended from all over the world to celebrate one of the most famous marques in motorcycle history. BMW’s party may have been …
Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance
Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance Paperback: 254 pages Publisher: Whitehorse Press; (2004) ISBN: 1884313418 More: wBW Review – Sportbike Performance Handbook by Kevin Cameron | Motorcycle Repair and Maintenance Article Index I’m always surprised to learn that that some motorcycle owners don’t perform any of their own maintenance on their bikes. Now I know that everyone has different tastes, wants and …
Sportbike Performance Handbook
Sportbike Performance Handbook by:Kevin Cameron Paperback – 176 pages, 1998 MBI Publishing, Osceola, Wisconsin, USA; ISBN 0-7603-0229-4; Dimensions (in inches): 8.5 x 11 More: wBW Motorcycle Repair and Maintenance Article Index | Vintage, Classic, Antique Motorcycles Page Cycle World columnist and ultra-gearhead Kevin Cameron explains, in a very easy to read format, everything you ever wanted to know …
Ducati 999: Birth of a Legend
Ducati 999: Birth of a Legend Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: David Bull Publishing (September, 2003) Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 3.0 pounds. ISBN: 1893618277 This book came highly recommended by several webBikeWorld visitors who are also Ducati owners. Whether you love or hate the new 999 (and I won’t tell …
Motorcycle Video Reviews
Motorcycle Video & DVDs Reviewed Welcome to the wBW Motorcycle Video Reviews page! Reviews of motorcycle videos related to motorcycle training, adventure, history, travel, racing and more! Also see the wBW Motorcycle Books Page for information on all types of motorcycle books and reviews. Where to Buy Not a huge surprise that our friends at Amazon is the place to find the …
Ride Like a Pro Video Review
Ride Like a Pro III By Jerry “Motorman” Palladino DVD ($34.95) and VHS ($29.95), 52 minutes Filmed and edited by Jim Miller Available From: Ride Like a Pro Although every single motorcycle rider starts out as a beginner, no one wants to admit it. Maybe it’s the image promoted in the press, or maybe it’s our …
Hear Me Roar: Women, Motorcycles, and the Rapture of the Road
Hear Me Roar: Women, Motorcycles, and the Rapture of the Road More: See the wBW Women’s Motorcycle Clothing page and the wBW Women and Motorcycling page Hear Me Roar: Women, Motorcycles and the Rapture of the Road explores the bold world of women motorcyclists – the history, the myths, and subcultures of free-spirited riders with a passion for two wheels …
Mofaz Factory Tour
Mofaz Motosikal Sdn Bhd (aka “Mofaz”), is widely known for their Momos brand motorcycles. But the company, located on Jalan Damansara in the Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory) of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Google Map), also showcases a rather unique and refreshing, if not different and, may I say, eccentric line up of machines. They seem to differ …
