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Cary and the Wave! By Cary Martynuik
Back to the Ducati Page | More Cary: About Me | Report: QB Carbon Ducati MotoGP Replica Bodywork I was beginning to get more than a little annoyed with the now badly warped factory Brembo rotors on my Ducati 916 because the warping was getting worse and worse. Each squeeze of the front brake resulted in some form of feedback …
Triumph Sprint ST
UPDATE: Sprint ST now available with ABS More: 800×627 Sprint ST Photo Triumph Motorcycles Sprint ST for 2005 Refined, larger capacity (1050cc) engine. New chassis including revised suspension, redesigned swingarm, five-spoke wheels, underseat exhausts and new instruments. Available in Caspian Blue and Aluminium Silver paint schemes. The Sprint ST has never made compromises – it’s defied them. …
Triumph Speed Triple
Triumph Speed Triple More: 800×551 Speed Triple Photo The new Triumph 2005 Speed Triple features a larger capacity (1050cc) engine, a revised chassis including upside down forks, radial brakes, redesigned swingarm and high level pipes! Now available in Jet Black, Neon Blue and Scorched Yellow paint schemes. To become a two-wheeled icon is no easy task but …
Suomy Extreme Chin Vent
Suomy Extreme Chin Vent The chin vent on the Suomy is rather pedestrian. It works via a simple latch that opens and closes the vent. Quite frankly, we’ve seen better quality vents on helmets costing 70% less than the Extreme. That said, the vent does work, and like the AGV Ti-Tech, the chin vent directs …
Motorcycle Accessories News
Live 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 Here we go – all the latest news, photos and information about all the new helmets, clothing and motorcycle accessories as they’re released to the U.S. motorcycle …
Wizards Products Motorcycle Polish
Wizards Products Motorcycle Polish The combination of Wizards Shine Master and Wizards Paint Sealant produced a shine and protective coating equivalent to the best motorcycle waxes and polishes we’ve tried. “Wizards Products” wasn’t the first name that came to mind when we were thinking about a list of manufacturers who specialize in motorcycle wax, polish …
S100 Total Cycle Cleaner
S100 Total Cycle Cleaner for Motorcycles Manufacturer’s Information Category: Motorcycle wash\ Type: Aerosol can, 21 oz. (595 ml) Manufacturer: S100 Cycle Care Products Made In: Germany Retail Price: $9.95 Claims – “Clean your bike faster than ever.” “…modern detergent technology… For Use On – Paint, chrome, stainless, aluminum, plastics, rubber, bearings, O-rings (O-rings? – Ed.). Claimed Features – Removes film, oil smear, …
SHAD SH36 for the BMW S1000XR
SHAD 3P Mounting System and the SH36 Side Cases on the BMW S1000XR The webBikeWorld SHAD SH36 review was published in 2014. The SH36 side cases were new at that time and were fitted to the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS (Blog), the webBikeWorld Project Bike that year. Since then, SHAD has introduced the SH36 mounting kit for the BMW …
Posi-Lock Mini Connectors Review
Posi-Lock “Mini” Connectors: Pint-Sized Versions of the Original! The new Posi-Lock Mini connectors are perfect for those hard-to-reach tight spaces on motorcycles. Posi-Locks were first introduced on webBikeWorld nearly 10 years ago and I’ve been a big fan every since. They’re perfect for motorcycle use, making it very easy to splice or tap wires without …
Reflective Tape, Decals, Stickers for Motorcycles & Helmets
Reflective Tape, Decals, Stickers for Motorcycles & Helmets One of the most important findings of the Hurt study was that motorcycle visibility is extremely important. There have been so many accidents caused by other drivers who’s excuse was “But officer, I didn’t see the motorcycle!” Visibility is important during the day, and more so when it gets dark. My feeling …
OGK FF-3 “Crash Test”!
OGK FF-3 “Crash Test”! T.B. had the misfortune of crashing his bike while wearing his FF-3: “I had a chance this weekend to crash test the OGK. Worked fine — I think (my head) is the only part of my body that does not hurt. I was going about 110 and had a low …
Scottoiler vSystem California Spec CARB EO Chain Oiler
Scottoiler “California Spec” Chain Oiler Meets California CARB Req’s. August 10, 2011 – Scottoiler has announced the new Scottoiler vSystem California Spec kit in the U.S.A. [UPDATE (October 19, 2011) – Scottoiler has changed the name of this system from “Scottoiler vSystem CARB EO” to “Scottoiler vSystem California Spec (review)“.] This latest chain oiler from Scottoiler …
Motofx Motorcycle Remote Garage Door Opener
The Motofx remote garage door opener is specifically designed for use on small vehicles with 12 volt electrical systems, including motorcycles. The product is available from Motofx; it costs $74.95 (plus shipping); and it works with most modern garage door openers (see compatibility list below). It activates by pressing the “flash to pass” switch on the Triumph’s clutch …
Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Stainless Steel Brake Line Upgrade (Redux) We bring all of our senses to task when riding a motorcycle — with the possible exception of taste! — to operate the machines below us and maintain a certain level of safety. It’s as if we become part of that machine in some manner; there’s a constant flow …
Clearwater CANopener Review
Part 2: Working With the BMW CAN Bus Climb Aboard the CAN Bus The BMW CAN bus is a complex albeit logical amalgamation of technologies. It is based on a single-wire system and a bi-directional distribution network with multiple sensors and real-time processors for monitoring, diagnosis and control of virtually every component and capability on …
DuPont Motorcycle Chain Lubes and Products for 2012
DuPont Motorcycle Chain Lubes Summary The formula for the DuPont Multi-Use Dry, Wax Lubricant chain lube, which was a favorite for many years, has been changed. The new formula is no longer recommended by DuPont for motorcycle chain lubrication and it has dropped off our favorite list also. The company now recommends the DuPont …
Arboreal Systems Neutrino Motorcycle Power Distribution System Review
High-Tech Power Delivery for Today’s Motorcycles The Neutrino fits almost anywhere, depending mainly on access requirements. In reality, this should be minimal once everything is connected. The module is completely sealed and only the connection strip might need basic protection from the elements. That will depend on its mounting location; silicone grease or a small …
Dispatch 1 Wireless Electronic Control Center Review
Dispatch 1 Review This section describes typical installations for the Dispatch 1 system. I will use the BMW F 800 GS test mule and my new 2010 R 1200 RT that joined the family fleet last summer as examples. Installation Notes While the Dispatch 1 power management system will find some permanency on my 2010 …
MachineArt Moto Avant Fender Extender
MachineArt Moto Avant Review The MachineArt Moto Avant fender extender is the newest member of the MudSling family. Like the original product, it is nearly flawless in its design, fit and function and therefore, a most worthy addition. There is now no excuse not to provide simple and extremely effective protection for both the back …
Rev’it Gore-Tex Defender GTX Jackets
Rev’it Defender GTX Jacket Preview Defender GTX Jacket The next new jacket in the Rev’it Gore-Tex lineup is the Defender GTX, which looks somewhat similar to the famed Cayenne Pro jacket. It features a 500 denier genuine Cordura shell with DuPont Teflon coating to reduce water absorption at the shell layer. The Defender GTX also …
Rev’it Gore-Tex Legacy GTX Jacket
Rev’it Gore-Tex Legacy GTX Jacket Preview Legacy GTX Jacket Technically speaking, the Cayenne Pro then comes next in the hierarchy of Rev’it jackets, followed by the Sand jacket we reviewed in 2010. After that comes the new Legacy GTX jacket and pants. The Legacy GTX is designed for riders in milder climates, such as Northern …
Rev’it Gore-Tex Clothing
Rev’it Gore-Tex Motorcycle Clothing Preview August 2010 – In November of 2009, we reported on the new partnership between Rev’it and W.L. Gore, a cooperative effort to produce the “next generation” of advanced motorcycle clothing using the latest technologies and production methods from both companies. Then in January 2010, we added to that article the details …
Rev’it Gore-Tex GTX Jackets
Rev’it Everest GTX Jacket Preview Rev’it Everest GTX Jacket The top-of-the-line Rev’it jacket for Fall/Winter 2010 is the new Everest GTX (GTX = Gore-Tex). This is the top-of-the-line Rev’it GTX jacket, which includes the very latest Rev’it high-tech feature set and the best Gore-Tex guaranteed waterproof removable membrane. Jordan Levitt, the U.S. Director of Operations …
Rev’it GTX Base Layers
Rev’it GTX Base Layers Preview Rev’it also developed an entire line of windproof and insulating base layers to compliment the new GTX clothing lineup for Fall/Winter 2010. The Karma WSP (Windstopper) is a neck warmer that covers the front of the chest and upper back at the bottom and is designed to easily fit over …
GoPro Wide Camera Part 2
Part 2: The GoPro Wide Helmet Hero Video Camera Kit Rick’s Take I also came into possession of a GoPro Wide camera recently. Bottom line? I agree with all of HBC’s findings in Part I of this review. The GoPro Wide is super-easy to use right out of the box and the wide angle lens …
Velocity Gear Motorcycle Armor
Velocity Gear Motorcycle Armor We’re all amazed that you, our visitors, continue to ask for more motorcycle armor reviews. This is wonderful news, because it demonstrates that webBikeWorlders are focused on safety and performance, which pleases us to no end. So just for you, here’s another interesting piece of armored gear for your consideration. We …
Rev’it Ultimate Pants
Rev’it Ultimate Pants The Rev’it X-Vent pants were my favorite cool-weather motorcycle riding pants, bar none. They fit well, they were comfortable and they kept me warm in throughout the cold winter months. There were two features that I wish were different though, and both of these (and more) have been addressed in the new …
TomTom Rider
TomTom Rider Motorcycle GPS The TomTom Rider is the first GPS designed for use on motorcycles and has just been released in the U.S.A. after its European debut. The TomTom Rider was developed from the successful TomTom GO line of automobile GPS units. The Rider features a hooded LCD display with an 89 mm (3.5″), 320 …
Dial Torque Wrench
It comes with a calibration compliance certificate that certifies the wrench to MIL STD 45662A and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 with accuracy traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. It’s accurate to ±1% from 20% to 100% of its capacity in either direction. One percent calculates to plus or minus 0.25 ft/lbs. at its maximum …
Holofiber Underwear
Holofiber Motorcycle Underwear Review Holofiber is claimed to “modify the spectrum of visible and invisible light, interacting with certain wavelengths, and altering them into energy. When Holofiber is worn as clothing, or placed near a person (in a bed sheet or pillowcase) it transmits the altered energy to the body”. Hard to prove, but we …
Heartech Earplugs
Heartech Earplugs – Ear Plugs: SilentEar, QuietEar, FliteMate Earplugs I’m a big believer in wearing earplugs. I lost part of my hearing as a result of what could basically be called ignorance on my part. Plenty of rock concerts in the ’60’s and ’70’s, working in a really loud machine shop and riding motorcycles! But …
REV’IT! 2014 Fall/Winter Clothing
REV’IT! 2014 Fall/Winter Clothing Preview I made a quick stop at REV’IT! USA headquarters last week to check out the Fall/Winter 2014 lineup. Yes, you read that right! It’s time for winter clothing. Hard to believe, now that summer has just begun its hot and moist grip on most of us in the northern hemisphere. …
U.S. Motorcycle Theft Declines
NICB Reports Small Decline in Motorcycle Thefts in 2012 Nov. 25, 2013 – The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a report onmotorcycle thefts in the United States for 2012 (.pdf report). The report is based on National Crime Information Center (NCIC) motorcycle theft data for 2012. A total of 46,061 motorcycles were reported stolen in 2012 …
Motorcycle Rental Adventure in Hawaii
Editor’s Note: Now let me get this straight: I’m sitting in front of a computer, slaving away in the office, while Shawn is out renting a motorcycle in Kauai for a webBikeWorld article? Uh, what’s wrong with this picture?! Well, it’s tough duty, but somebody’s gotta do it. We sent Shawn on a mission: tell …
Motorcycles For Sale
Modern and Vintage Motorcycles For Sale Vintage, Classic, Antique Motorcycles For Sale: Vech has World class restorations of antique BMW’s – BMW motorcycles; pre-1970 parts; antique, vintage and classic R50, R60, R69S, R51, R26, R27, R25 | Chrome Classics vintage motorcycles and restorations | Garage Company vintage motorcycles and memorabilia | J. Wood & Co. vintage and antique motorcycles and motorcycle …
Motorcycle Accessories – New Product Information
Motorcycle Tank Pad I visited the Motografix motorcycle tank pad booth at the recent motorcycle Dealer Expo this spring in Indianapolis. The Dealer Expo is the single largest show for U.S. motorcycle dealers to see new products, clothing and accessories and to place their orders for the big spring rush. Motografix specializes in motorcycle tank …
