BMW F 800 ST
(September 2005) – BMW has just announced the F 800 ST, a sport-touring version of the F 800 S twin cylinder. The motorcycle has a larger fairing and small saddlebags and it looks like a fun ride. More information will be posted when available. Master Listing of All wBW Motorcycle Product Reviews Note: For informational use only. All material …
Motorcycle Helmet Reviews: SCHUBERTH vs. Shark
SCHUBERTH S1 vs. Shark RSR The Battle of the Big Ones! You’re looking at about $1,400.00 worth of motorcycle helmets. These are two of the most expensive helmets on the planet. But decent helmets can easily be found for $200.00 or less, so are these really 3-4 times better? Is the SCHUBERTH S1 the “ultimate …
Givi Motorcycle Luggage on a BMW F650GS
Mounting new Givi saddlebags on Erik Stephens’ (Twisted Throttle) BMW F 650 GS on a very rainy Sunday afternoon. Givi Panniers on a BMW F 650 GS Mounting new Givi saddlebags on Erik Stephens’ (Twisted Throttle) BMW F 650 GS on a very rainy Sunday afternoon.
Motorcycling Excellence Second Edition
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Guide to Motorcycling Excellence, Second Edition Paperback: 192 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 8.25 x 10.5 Full color illustrations and photos. Publisher: Whitehorse Press; (August 2005) ISBN: 1884313477 The original Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Guide to Motorcycling Excellence (wBW review) was first published in 1995. The book has been updated to reflect ten …
OSI CoolGuard Motorcycle Gloves Review
OSI “CoolGuard” Motorcycle Gloves We must get at least a dozen emails each week from factories in Pakistan, India and other points around the globe with interesting offers of motorcycle gloves, jackets and other apparel. Since we don’t sell any products through webBikeWorld, the offers end up in the email trash bin, but not without some …
Firstgear Hyperext Mesh Women’s Jacket Review
It doesn’t get much cooler than this. The Firstgear Hypertex Mesh II jacket has excellent air flow. The pants aren’t quite as cool if you’re riding behind a fairing however. Both the jacket and pants are very comfortable. The jacket runs true to size; the pants seem a touch short. The jacket zips to pants …
Firstgear Hyperext Mesh Women’s Pants Review
Firstgear Hypertex Mesh Women’s Pants It doesn’t make any sense, at least to me, to have the FirstGear Hypertex Meshtex mesh jacket (review) without having a matching set of pants. I don’t like to wear jeans when riding, first because I don’t think that jeans offer even a minimum amount of protection and also because jeans just …
Motorcycle Chain Cleaners Redux
How To Clean a Motorcycle Chain Summary webBikeWorld visitors have responded to our recent articles on motorcycle chain maintenance (Motorcycle Chain and Sprocket Replacement and Motorcycle Chain Lube). Here are a few tips on products for cleaning motorcycle chains, with some useful comments below. One of our interesting discoveries was the relative paucity of motorcycle chain …
Motoport vs. Aerostich
Motoport Ultra II Air Mesh vs. the Aerostich Roadcrafter Review When it comes to protective clothing, the truth is I don’t care what you wear: Aerostich, Motoport, Joe Rocket or you name it. Spend as much money on buying the very best gear you can afford. When I returned to riding a few years ago …
Flatbed Motorcycle Utility Trailer Review
Utility Trailer for Hauling Motorcycles? This flatbed utility trailer is the generic type commonly found for sale at the local trailer store, hardware store or farm supply store. But with a few modifications, it works very nicely for hauling motorcycles and, of course, other cargo. That makes it easier to justify as a household purchase. …
Autocom Intercom Review
Autocom Intercoms My wife Sue had bought a set of Personal Mobile Radios (PMR) with some headphones and microphones for our motorcycles. We had great hopes that we could talk to each other during runs as we quite like each other really and on a long haul, it’s great to keep in contact using both …
Jarow Convertible Motorcycle Helmet
Jarow Convertible Motorcycle Helmet NOTE: This helmet is no longer being manufactured. This review was originally posted as the Jarow Convertible, which was distributed by ProtecQ. We had received many complaints about ProtecQ’s service regarding this helmet. ProtecQ is apparently no longer importing this helmet. Nichols motorcycle supply is now the importer and distributor for Caberg in …
Bit By the Dragon
Deals Gap Video by: Enthusiast Productions DVD ($24.95 + $5.00 S/H), 35 minutes Filmed on location by the participants. More Motorcycle Stunt Videos at Amazon.com! Deals Gap has an unbelievable 318 turns in 11 miles. This is some of the twistiest, craziest motorcycle blacktop on earth, and it’s free and open to the public, courtesy of the taxpayers …
TailSwinger Motorcycle Storage Stand Review
The TailSwinger Moves Your Motorcycle in the Garage I’ve come across several products recently that were designed to help owners move their motorcycles into tight spots in the garage or other storage spaces. These devices may be especially useful for owners of big, long, heavy cruisers. It’s hard enough to do the old back-and-forth shuffle …
Motorcycle Accessories News
More: 2005 Dealer Expo Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Page 5 | 2006 Dealer Expo Continuing our live report from from the 2005Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana – February 19-21, 2005. This is the last page, even though there are tons more stories to tell! It was a lot of fun and we met …
Motorcycle Accessories News
More from from the 2005 Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana – February 19-21, 2005. More: 2005 Dealer Expo Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Page 5 | 2006 Dealer Expo Feb. 20, 2005 – 20:46: Next to final posting. I’ll probably add another page tomorrow. My feet and legs are killing me! So much to see, as …
Fabrizio Meoni
Dakar 2005: Death of Fabrizio Meoni January 11, 2005 Photos courtesy KTM 7.00 p.m. Official statement from KTM, Mattighofen, Austria Fabrizio Meoni’s fatal accident Fabrizio Meoni was in a serious crash during the 11th stage of the Dakar Rally. Despite immediate medical attention, it was not possible to save Fabrizio Meoni’s life and he died of …
BMW R1200RT Motorcycle
The BMW R1200RT: The rumors were true! The new BMW R1200RT and R1200ST motorcycles have been seen in testing on European roadways. The bike will get a version of the 1200cc engine from the R1200GS with 110hp and 85 ft. lbs. of torque. Balancer shafts, smoother gearbox, lighter weight and better handling are also predicted. 33 liters of …
Motorcycle Helmet Bag Review
A Motorcycle Helmet Storage Bag OK, so you bought that $800.00 SCHUBERTH S1 motorcycle helmet (review). Now where are you going to store it? You certainly can’t stuff a helmet like that in a greasy cabinet in the corner of the garage. That would be like parking a Rolls Royce in a carport! What to do? …
Cheap Winter Motorcycle Gloves
Winter Motorcycle Gloves These 3M Thinsulate lined gloves keep my hands about as warm as any other winter or cold weather motorcycle gloves we’ve tried. The leather is a bit thin and there’s not much in the way of armor, but you can’t beat the price! I love finding bargains! 35 bucks doesn’t buy much …
How to Make Carbon Fiber Parts
Make Your Own Carbon Fiber Motorcycle Parts Carbon fiber moldings look great on a bike. They’re light, strong, generally unaffected by fuels and oils. I could go on and on. They can cost a fair bit, especially so if you buy “one-off” moldings from a commercial manufacturer. I took up bikes again after a 40 …
Torque Wrench
A good torque wrench is an essential tool for even the most basic motorcycle maintenance and repair. It’s important to ensure that all of the fasteners on a motorcycle are tightened to specifications for reasons of safety and to maintain its original design integrity. The the lightweight alloys used in motorcycles make it very easy to …
Motorcycle Ear Plugs Reviewed
Ear Plug Comparison and Review Ear Plugs for Motorcycling For some reason, it’s not “cool” to be seen wearing ear plugs while riding a motorcycle. I know I probably sound like dear old Mom, but let me tell you something — it’s not cool at all to lose your hearing, and it’s really, really easy …
2005 BMW K1200LT Recalls
2005 BMW K1200LT Recalls NOTE: These recalls are presented as a public safety resource. For more information, visit your local BMW Motorcycle dealer or visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. Make : BMW Model : K1200LT Year : 2005 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V438000 Recall Date : SEP 03, 2004 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE – …
Two Wheels Through Terror
Two Wheels Through Terror By: Glen Heggstad Hardcover: 275 pages Publisher: Whitehorse Press, September 2004 ISBN: 1884313493 I guess I’m a wimp when it comes to motorcycle adventures. I prepare for a 200 mile day trip like I’ll be trekking to the ends of the Earth. And I wouldn’t think of taking off without a …
BMW Boxer Cup
UPDATE: BMW Announces End of Boxer Cup! Say it isn’t so…! More: 2003 BMW Boxer Cup race series to be re-broadcast on Speed Channel in the U.S.A. | wBW BMW Motorcycle Page August 17, 2004 – BMW Motorcycles announced today that 2004 will be the last season “for the time being” for the successful Brand Cup with the BMW …
Piaggio Buys Aprilia & Moto Guzzi
Aprilia World Service Inc. Confirms Agreement With Piaggio Group 8/13/04 Woodstock, GA – Aprilia World Service USA Inc. announced today the industrial and strategic agreement between Piaggio and Aprilia. In the agreement, Piaggio will obtain a 100% stake in the Aprilia group. “We are extremely pleased by this progress and are anxious to embrace the …
Roadgear Tire Pressure Gauge Review
Roadgear “Hi-Tec” Digital Tire Pressure Gauge The last thing you should be wondering about when you’re leaned over in a fast corner is whether or not the tires are inflated properly. It happens to me on occasion — out of nowhere, all of a sudden I catch myself wondering why the tires aren’t simply sliding …
Motorcycle Fuel Injection Handbook
Motorcycle Fuel Injection Handbook Paperback: 159 pages Dimensions (in inches): 0.38 x 10.60 x 8.22 Publisher: MBI Publishing (July 1, 2004) ISBN: 076031635X I absolutely love books like the Motorcycle Fuel Injection Handbook! My wife thinks I’m nuts, because this is my favorite type of book to bring on holiday at the beach. A leisurely …
ECE 22.05 Motorcycle Helmet Standard
The ECE 22.05 Helmet Safety Standard Is there really such a thing as the “ECE 22.05” motorcycle helmet safety standard? Several hours of searching on various EU websites for that term comes up empty. As it turns out, the standard is really known as “Regulation No. 22” and that search term yields a quick result! …
BMW R1200GS Brake Recall
BMW R1200GS Brake Recall Make : BMW Model: R1200 GS Year: 2005 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V297000 Recall Date : JUN 03, 2004 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Potential Number Of Units Affected : 99 Summary: On certain motorcycles, the integral anti-lock brake system (IABS) sensor sealing O-ring connection at the rear axle housing may …
Firstgear Burnout Gloves Review
FirstGear Burnout Motorcycle Gloves FirstGear has gone through an interesting evolution over the last several years. The brand was once well known among BMW motorcycle owners as a manufacturer of high-quality motorcycle clothing. A FirstGear jacket had as much cachet as an Aerostich or Motoport does now. I’m not privy to the whole story, but …
Ducati Paul Smart 1000 – GT 1000 – Sport 1000
DUCATI SPORT CLASSIC, A DREAM COME TRUE Bologna, January 30, 2004 – The enthusiasm and fascination expressed by the public from all over the world for these new Ducati concept bikes has convinced the Bologna company to schedule all three “Sport Classic” models for production. Due to the huge positive response following the presentation of …
Hot Grips Heated Grips Review
Hot Grips for Cold Hands The Hot Grips can be difficult to install. But they work well, providing lots of heat. They include a two position switch. The draw is 15-18 Watts each at maximum power. The motorcycle riding season can be extended to take advantage of those cool, crisp late fall and early spring …
Smooth Riding the Pridmore Way
Smooth Riding the Pridmore Way by Reg Pridmore, Geoff Drake (Contributor) Paperback: 160 pages p;p; Publisher: Whitehorse Press; (November 2003) ISBN: 1884313469 Reg Pridmore is a former AMA Superbike racing champion, and is now known worldwide for his popular CLASS Motorcycle Schools. Reg has finally taken a time out to write a book about his motorcycle riding …
