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The Piaggio Museum
Una visita al Museo Piaggio A Visit to the Piaggio Museum Unlike nearby Florence with its art, or Pisa with its tower, the industrial town of Pontedera in northwestern Italy isn’t an obvious sightseeing destination. In recent years, however, there has been an increasing influx of pilgrims — scooter pilgrims, journeying to the shrine of Vespa. Parent company …
Repairing Motorcycle Saddle Bags
Repairing ABS Motorcycle Bags Here are some tips on repairing ABS motorcycle saddle bags (aka panniers). This information was gleaned from various email newsgroups. I don’t know who posted this info; let me know and I’ll give you credit! In the meantime, thanks for helping your fellow motorcyclists! Repairing Motorcycle ABS Saddlebags There is a …
The Leather Boys DVD Video
The Leather Boys Director: Sidney J. Furie (“The Ipcress File”) 108 minutes Made in 1963 Starring: Rita Tushingham (“A Taste of Honey”), Colin Campbell, and a young Dudley Sutton (“Tinker” from Lovejoy!) More: Home | wBW Vintage, Classic, Antique Motorcycles Page | Motorcycle Videos Page Even though this film is often listed for sale on various motorcycle book and …
Motorcycle Repair DVD
Motorcycle Repair DVD Yamaha R6 Repair by Sportbike How-To (As of June 2008, apparently no longer in business?) DVD ($59.95) More: See the wBW Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair page and the directory of all webBikeWorld motorcycle repair articles Sportbike How-To has recently released a motorcycle repair DVD set for the Yamaha R6. But don’t get put off by the specificity …
Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Recall
Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Recall More: More Moto Guzzi Recalls 1998 – 2001 | Moto Guzzi page | Motorcycle Safety page NOTE: These motorcycle recalls are presented as a public safety resource. For more information, visit your Moto Guzzi Motorcycle dealer or visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. There are two separate recall notices on this page: Moto Guzzi V11 Sport …
Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa Track Bike
Moto Guzzi Motorcycles of North America will partner with the premier track-day provider in the country to offer buyers of the high-performance MGS-01 Corsa an unlimited 1 year pass to unwind their bikes under safe, controlled conditions. The lucky owners of the first Corsa models to be imported will enjoy the thrill of riding without cars, …
Motorcycle Tools Review
Summertime is the prime motorcycle riding season. It’s also the time for motorcycle repair projects, regular maintenance and washing and polishing tasks. We’re in the process of doing a monster review of many different motorcycle cleaners and polishes, but in the meantime, we thought we’d let you know about some handy new tools in use …
FASTER
FASTER – MotoGP Movie DVD DVD by: Spark Productions Written and Directed by Mark Neale Narrated by Ewan McGregor 103 minutes, color, stereo, standard aspect ratio All regions compatible Photo by webBikeWorld FASTER was produced during the 2001 and 2002 MotoGP world championship motorcycle racing series, and is an attempt at bringing the excitement and adventure …
What is a Motorcycle?
Definition of a Motorcycle The definition of a motorcycle for the Federal Highway Administration’s “Guide to Reporting Highway Statistics” was recently revised and expanded. There are actually two definitions of a motorcycle. First is the NHTSA definition in FMVSS 49 CFR 571.3 and then the definition in the reporting guidelines. The new reporting definition is …
Motorcycle Headlight Modulators
Motorcycle Headlight Modulators Print or save this .pdf version (or keep it on your smartphone) to take with you on your motorcycle in case you get stopped by the police. This Federal law supersedes all state laws and makes motorcycle headlight modulators legal in all 50 states. Here is the US Government Printing Office web …
Motorcycle Headlight Modulators
Motorcycle Headlight Modulators Print or save this .pdf version (or keep it on your smartphone) to take with you on your motorcycle in case you get stopped by the police. This Federal law supersedes all state laws and makes motorcycle headlight modulators legal in all 50 states. Here is the US Government Printing Office web page with …
Leather Chaps
Leather Chaps Leather motorcycle chaps may be of peripheral interest to many webBikeWorld visitors, but they enjoy a dedicated following among touring riders, so we decided to give ’em a go. Motorcycle riding pants seem to be about the second-to-last clothing article to accumulate in a new rider’s wardrobe, after a helmet, gloves and a jacket …
WorldNav GPS Review
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WorldNav GPS Review
WorldNav 3500 GPS Review Part 5: Using the WorldNav 3500 wBW WorldNav 3500 GPS Review ▪ Part 1: Introduction and Details ▪ Part 2: WorldNav GPS 3500 Overview ▪ Part 3: Applications and Settings ▪ Part 4: Where To? WorldNav 3500 Navigation ▪ Part 5: Using the WorldNav 3500 ▪ Part 6: Installation and Conclusion ▪ WorldNav 3500 GPS Owner Comments Related wBW Reviews ▪ Motorcycle …
WorldNav GPS Review
WorldNav 3500 GPS Review Part 4: Navigating With the WorldNav 3500 wBW WorldNav 3500 GPS Review ▪ Part 1: Introduction and Details ▪ Part 2: WorldNav GPS 3500 Overview ▪ Part 3: Applications and Settings ▪ Part 4: Where To? WorldNav 3500 Navigation ▪ Part 5: Using the WorldNav 3500 ▪ Part 6: Installation and Conclusion ▪ WorldNav 3500 GPS Owner Comments Related wBW Reviews …
WorldNav GPS Review
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WorldNav GPS Review
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Women’s Leather Motorcycle Jacket
Women’s Leather Motorcycle Jacket Motorcycle clothing manufacturers live in an ultra-competitive world. They spend huge amounts of time and money trying to design products that have something just a little bit different and special to outsmart the competition.I’m sure there are many different types of statistical methods, surveys and focus groups that are used to try …
Garmin zūmo 660 Review – Part 2
Garmin zūmo 660 Review Part 2 Part 2: The Physical Tour The Garmin zūmo 660 is rectangular and a bit thicker than many other 16:9 style wide-screen GPS units. Smooth hard plastic and rounded edges visually streamline the device. But these same features also make it somewhat slippery…tactile material strips have been applied to the …
Garmin zūmo 660 Review – Part 7
Garmin zūmo 660 – Part 7 Garmin zūmo 660 Installation This final part of the Garmin zūmo 660 evaluation covers basic installation of the navigation system on two Beemers in the home fleet. This includes a 2009 BMW R1200R and my 2009 BMW F800GS that is the designated test mule. BMW R1200R Installation With the …
Garmin zūmo 660 Review – Part 5
Garmin zūmo 660 – Part 5: Specifications Part 5: Garmin zūmo 660 Settings The other sections of this multi-part review of the Garmin zūmo 660 includes further insight into the tools provided by the 660. Part 6 (Next) also identifies some basic differences between the 550 and the 660. Also, it lists some compatible Bluetooth …
Garmin zūmo 660 Review – Part 4
Garmin zūmo 660 – Part 4 Part 4: Riding With The Zūmo I haven’t put the 660 through all its paces, yet. But for typical riding activities – back home in the cooling north or down here in the wetter but warmer temperatures of the south, the newest zūmo is performing quite well overall.. Snapping …
Garmin zūmo 660 Review – Part 3
Garmin zūmo 660 – Part 3 Part 3: Where To? Selecting this icon brings a number of follow-on choices: Address, Go Home, Points of Interest, Recently Found, Favourites, Junction, Extras, Cities, Custom Routes, Browse Map and, Coordinates. To select an address, select a City in the appropriate state or country, using the icon on the …
Sena SMH10 User Report
5,000 Miles With the Sena SMH-10 Summary Audio quality and volume were first class. Battery life is impressive. But the delay in the VOX is a problem. Editor’s Note I lent Chris a pair of the “Version 1” Sena SMH10 intercoms for his Trans-Labrador trip. Sena now has an updated version of the SMH10 …
RiderLight Helmet Wireless LED Brake Light
RiderLight Wireless Light Review Easy to install wireless LED brake light strip attaches to helmet. Comes on steady when brakes are applied; after 5 seconds the LEDs flash. Has button for continuous blinking emergency display. Provides potentially greater visibility at night or in inclement weather. Brake lights and motorcycle visibility continue to be one of …
Motorcycle Accessory News
Ducati Fast Throttle Cam The Electraeon Fast Throttle Cam for Ducati motorcycles allows the throttle to reach full open with 75% rotation of the hand grip compared to the stock throttle cam. Reducing the amount of hand grip rotation provides greater control and comfort by allowing the throttle to reach the full open quicker and …
Ducati Desmosedici Lubrication
Shell Advance and Ducati Shell Advance Ultra 4’s tailored blend of lubricant plays a key role for Ducati in lubricating the engine’s rotating and oscillating parts and the constantly moving components of the gearbox. Shell says that the oil has been optimized to deliver maximum performance and liberate new power, while maintaining its protection properties …
EXO StormRider Heated Vest Review
Powerful Heat With the EXO StormRider Heated Vest The fabrics used in the EXO StormRider are of high quality and the vest is very nicely made. It’s comfortable and useful whether the heating elements are turned on or off. The special fabric does not use traditional internal wiring, which allows it to provide very even …
G-Line Women’s Motorcycle Clothing
The G-Line Doheny Jacket & Pants The latest industry figures show that women are the fastest growing segment of the sport. There are now over 4.5 million women motorcycle riders, and that one out of every three riders enrolling in motorcycle training classes is a woman. I’ve had motorcycle industry executives downplay the role of …
Scorpion Fem-TECH Women’s Motorcycle Clothing
Scorpion Announces the New “Fem-TECH” Line of Motorcycle Clothing Good things come to those who wait. Starting March 2008 ScorpionExoWear will be available to female riders. Fem-TECH is the first collection of women’s gear to be released by Scorpion Sports Inc. ScorpionExoWear for men was first introduced in August of 2007, with everything from mesh …
Super G Women’s Motorcycle Clothing
Hein Gericke Announces the New Super G Line of Motorcycle Clothing Here’s an interesting press release that came our way from Hein Gericke. The Super G clothing lineup looks very interesting, with over-the-top designs and graphics that have a semi-custom appearance. The clothing is offered in four themes: Tatoo, Skulls, Character and Punk Rock, which …
Roadgear MultiTasker Briefcase
Roadgear MultiTasker Briefcase Commuting to work or school on a motorcycle or scooter sounds like a lot of fun, but reality often leavens the thrill. There aren’t many places with a perfect dry and sunny climate that encourages carefree two-wheel commuting. Most of us have to consider things like the type of outerwear that will …
Happy Trails Panniers Review
Super-Solid Hard Bags Happy Trails makes several different types of panniers and the Imnaha version is the smallest and lightest. The Imnaha bags are probably too small for true long-distance adventure touring, but they’re rugged and waterproof and their light weight is barely noticed on the DR650. The mounting rack system makes it all work, …
Eclipse Luggage
Eclipse motorcycle luggage has been made in the U.S.A. for just about as long as I’ve been riding motorcycles. The company was started in 1973, and it was in the spring of that year, if I recall correctly, that I purchased my first bike, a 1968 Bultaco Metralla (of all things). Back in those days, …
Motorcycle Touring Bag
Motorcycle Touring Bag One of the benefits of soft vs. hard luggage for motorcycles is the ability to use the soft stuff for multiple purposes. Let’s face it, you’d look pretty dorky carrying a Jesse aluminum pannier into a Vegas hotel. But most of the recent crop of motorcycle soft luggage not only looks cool, …
Motorcycle Touring Luggage
Motorcycle Touring Luggage Believe it or not, there was a time in the not-too-distant past when humans were able to survive without air conditioning or cruise control in their automobiles. But those accessories that were once considered luxuries proved to be so useful that they quickly became essential features of modern life. It’s the …
The FAMSA Tank Bag on Tour
The FAMSA 246 tank bag system consists of a base plate and two separate bag modules that can be used individually or zipped together to create one large tank bag system. The larger of the two modules has an expanding mid section that allows you to roughly double its capacity by undoing a zip that runs all …
FAMSA 246 Motorcycle Tank Bag
FAMSA Model 246 I remember the first time I saw a tank bag on a motorcycle. It was back in the early ’70’s, and European motorcycles were as rare as hen’s teeth in my neck of the woods. But there it was — a BMW, flat handlebars, cruising right down Main Street, and what was that thing …
Chicane Canyon EX Tank Bag
Motorcycle tank bags are available in all different shapes and sizes, with prices that will fit just about any budget. From tiny bags that can perch on top of the smallest fuel tanks, to condominium-sized Haulmeisters like the Famsa Model 246, soft saddlebags and even over-the-shoulder messenger bags, there are plenty of storage options. Perhaps Chicane USA …
