Review
Sena SR10 Review – Part 4 of 6
Using the SR10 Part 4: Using the Sena SR10 This is “where the rubber meets the road: in a sense. And with a lot of time spent in testing and using the SR10 adapters with many different devices over the last several months, its strengths, weaknesses, limitations and “bugs” become evident. Two of the radio …
Sena SR10 Review – Part 5 of 6
SR10 Software Management Part 5: Software Management As lamented at the end of Part Two: Sena SR10 Features, a few issues and observations impacting SR10 functionality and performance remained outstanding, so I was really looking forward to the first firmware update. Nevertheless, continued use of both SR10 systems, along with a growing list of Bluetooth helmet …
Sena SR10 Review – Part 6 of 6
SR10 Compatibility With Other Intercoms Part 6: SR10 Compatibility With the version 1.1 firmware incrementally loaded, I repeated most of the common pairing and functionality tests with the updated SR10 devices and Bluetooth headset systems. As applicable, observations regarding functionality and performance between the two firmware versions and the respective Bluetooth systems paired with the …
Midland BT2-D Intercom Review: Part 2
Midland BT2-D Bluetooth Motorcycle Intercom This section describes the BT2-D system in use, along with a summary of the features and the conclusion. Using the Midland BT2-D System The BT2-D intercom works seamlessly. Whether in VOX or manual mode, session initiation takes only a second or two. A session can be initiated by either user, …
Motorcycle Video Camera Review and Comparison
Four Motorcycle Video Cameras – Review and Comparison Summary Choosing a motorcycle video camera doesn’t get any easier! This “apples and oranges” (or “chalk and cheese”) group includes the tiny, cute and cool AEE MD80 and the not-so-tiny but kinda cute AEE HD50. Also, the not-too-big Midland XTC 100VP2 and the kinda big and …
Scooter Video
Scooter! The Ultimate Guide by: Duke Video UK or Duke Video USA DVD ($24.95 + S/H), 60 minutes Scooters on webBikeWorld? Well, why not? Many webBikeWorld visitors have expressed an interest in scooters, especially now that gas prices are twice what they were only 6 months ago in the U.S. Nothing like 70 MPG to generate some excitement! …
GlobeRiders BMW F800GS Adventure Touring Instructional DVD
With Helge Pedersen by: GlobeRiders LLC and Wide World HD Productions Video Production by Sterling Noren DVD (Suggested Retail Price of $34.95 USD) Two DVD Set, NTSC Format My early July mail delivered the new GlobeRiders DVD from John Wehman, the Marketing Representative for GlobeRiders LLC. I had figured on leaving the set at home …
Throttle Days Dual Sport Adventure
DVD in NTSC format Length: 75 Minutes Written and Directed by JJ Turner Available From: Motorcycle Theater. Cost: $24.95 including U.S. shippingby Lori B. for webBikeWorldMore: Comments (Below)See Also: Throttle Days Mexican AdventureThrottle Days is the perfect vicarious motorcycle adventure for the rest of us. Pick any motorcycle owner from anywhere in the world, and you can pretty …
Isle of Man: Beyond the TT Race Video
Isle of Man: Beyond the TT Race DVD in NTSC and PAL formats. Length: 53 Minutes. Directed and Produced by Andrea Conigli Written by Andrea Conigli and Chantelle Packer Production Company: Baluardo Productions Available From: Indieflix. Cost: $9.95by Lori B. for webBikeWorldI’m always surprised at the quality of independent video lately; modern production equipment and media-savvy …
Castrol History of Motorcycle Racing
Duke Video With Castrol Produced by David Wood DVD ($24.95 each). Format: NTSC DVD Vol. 1: How It All Began & The TT; 62 minutes Vol. 2: Birth of the Grand Prix & The Japanese Arrival; 73 min. Vol. 3: The Other Champions & Pressure, Money and the Need to Win; 65 min. Available From: Duke …
Speed On Two Wheels
by: Dylan Weiss, Director; Milt Weiss, Executive Producer Produced by: Cry Havoc Productions DVD ($24.95), 59 minutes Format: NTSC DVD Speed On Two Wheels, which was originally broadcast on the Discovery Science Channel in April of 2006, takes an interesting approach to describing the motorcycling experience and provides interesting entertainment for everyone from beginners to experienced …
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 …
Isle of Man TT Video
Isle of Man TT Video Isle of Yer Maun by: Duke Video VHS, 150 Minutes($34.95/£16.99) This is a “must have” video. It documents the last Isle of Man TT rode by “Yer Maun”, the late, great, incredible Joey Dunlop. Throw in a fierce battle with TT rider David Jefferies, a handful of other famous TT riders, the …
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 …
Terra Circa
by: Aim Image Productions DVD (£24.99), 120 minutes with extras Filmed on location by the participants. More: Mondo Enduro Terra Circa is the sequel to Mondo Enduro. This is another fantastic tale and a story that all motorcyclists and non-motorcyclists alike will enjoy. As if the British Mondo Enduro concept wasn’t crazy enough, it had to be …
The Doctor, The Tornado & The Kentucky Kid
by: Mark Neale, Narrated by Ewan McGregor Produced by: Dr. Flix DVD ($24.95), 95 minutes Format: NTSC DVD I’ve become pretty jaded when it comes to motorcycle videos. After all, we already have incredible nail-biting MotoGP excitement every Sunday, so what can a motorcycle racing video do to make it any better? And, when I learned …
Mondo Enduro Video Review
Mondo Enduro More: See the wBW review of Terra Circa, the sequel to Mondo Enduro This is a fantastic video, and it’s one of the most entertaining and incredible stories I’ve seen in a long time. The British have a long history of embarking on wild adventures to explore the unknown, and Mondo Enduro ranks right up there with …
Desert Riders Motorcycle Adventure Touring Video
Desert Riders Filmed by Chris Scott Available From: Adventure Motorcycling DVD (£12.99), 75 minutes with extras Filmed on location. When I was but a wee tyke, I’d occasionally get shunted to my Grandmother’s house on a Friday night whilst my parents did whatever parents did for fun in the 1950’s (which I think involved playing cards …
Mike Hailwood Video
Mike Hailwood, Profile of a Legend by: Duke Video Available From: Garage Company and other sources VHS – $19.95 1 hour More: wBW Motorcycle Video Page | Motorcycle Books | Mike Hailwood Museum I’m of a mixed opinion about this video. It’s part of the “Profile of a Legend” series, which includes biographies of Giacomo Agostini, Geoff Duke, Mick Doohan, Joey Dunlop, …
Isle of Man TT Video
On Bike TT Experience 5 On Bike TT Experience 5 by Duke Video VHS (£12.99 from Duke Video), 90 minutes $34.95 from Cycle News Motorcycle Videos On-bike camera action of the Isle of Man TT. More: On Bike TT Videos from Duke Video | Isle of Man Guide The Isle of Man TT races are a throwback to the …
British Motorcycle Video
A-Z of British Motorcycles by Duke Video Available From: Motolit and other sources VHS – 3 Volumes. Claimed to be available on DVD. Each VHS is $29.99 3 hours each, total of 9 hours. Filmed in a studio. Volume 1: The Pioneers1898-1929 (#DU1111) Volume 2: The Vintage Years 1930-1949 (#DU1112) Volume 3: The Post War Classics 1950-2000 …
Riding Solo to the Top of the World
Riding Solo to the Top of the World Filmed by Guarav Jani Available From: Cyclenutz DVD ($21.95), 94 minutes, NTSC Dolby Digital Stereo 2CH Yes, there’s a motorcycle in this video. The bike plays a crucial role, but this is much more than another motorcycle adventure; it’s the story of a life-altering experience. It’s too bad …
The 210mph Bikes
The 210mph Bikes by: Duke Video | Duke Video USA DVD (£16.99/$29.95), 60 minutes Format: NTSC DVD Catalogue No: 1648NV Can’t get enough MotoGP? The “Faster” video didn’t do it for us (see the wBW review), but this recent Duke release called “The 210mph Bikes” is an intriguing look at MotoGP with a focus on the motorcycles …
Suzuki DR650 Parts & Accessories
The Suzuki DR650 Budget Adventure Tourer One of the nice things about the DR650 is the huge number of accessories and upgrades to choose from. These are a few of the retailers I’ve used or which have been recommended by webBikeWorld visitors. Got a tip? Send it to me at [email protected] DR650 Accessories and Parts My …
Pro Cycle 250W Stator Upgrade
The Budget Adventure Tourer Upgraded stator provides 50 more Watts of power for the DR650. That’s 25% more juice than the wimpy 200 Watts pumped out by the DR650 stock alternator at its maximum of 5,000 RPM. Does it make a difference? Hard to tell, but if you’re living on the edge, 50 Watts is …
DR650 Rear Swingarm Stand
The Budget Adventure Tourer This will be a quick report, just to let DR650 owners that the original Steel Horse swingarm stand I reviewed back in 2006 also fits the DR650. The saddles on the stand adjust for width, so I brought them in a notch and it fits the width of the dual swingarm on the …
Suzuki DR-Z400S Frame Brace
Home Made Frame Brace for the Suzuki DR-Z400S In this series, I have been preparing my 2003 Suzuki DR-Z400S for a ride on the second half of the Trans-America Trail. In a previous article, I installed the IMMIX Racing luggage rack (review) on the bike. But I became concerned about how much weight the Suzuki’s frame would …
Motorcycle Boot Reviews
For City Rides, Track Day Laps or Sports Tours Through Africa, Our Hands On Reviews of Motorcycle Boots Will Help You Find the Perfect Pair of Boots for Whatever Your Riding Adventure. Do you even need specific motorcycle boots? Sure, you can wear regular shoes on your motorcycle, a good pair of boots is a …
Motorcycle Glove Reviews
Hands On Motorcycle Glove Reviews For 20+ Years. We Crash, Scrape & Beat Gloves Up So You Don’t Have To. We all agree that our hands are important and that protecting them is absolutely vital when you spend time riding a motorcycle for fun. It befuddles us that in this day and age we still see …
The Suzuki GW250 Sport Screen
Suzuki GW250 Sport Screen Windscreen Review and Installation Exactly two weeks after I took delivery of the new Suzuki GW250 Inazuma, the “Polar Vortex” winter of ’13 set in. The Vortex has delivered the worst winter I’ve ever experienced here in the Mid-Atlantic. Besides constant sub-freezing temperatures, we also had more snow than usual and …
Motorcycle Glove Reviews
Hands On Motorcycle Glove Reviews For 20+ Years. We Crash, Scrape & Beat Gloves Up So You Don’t Have To. We all agree that our hands are important and that protecting them is absolutely vital when you spend time riding a motorcycle for fun. It befuddles us that in this day and age we still see …
Suzuki GW250 Center Stand
Suzuki GW250 Center Stand Review and Installation The Suzuki GW250 center stand accessory is a very nicely made part and it’s a perfect fit on the bike. The kit is easy to install with a bit of patience and some basic hand tools. The GW250 was apparently designed for a center stand, because the parts …
Motorcycle Jacket Reviews
From Testing Abrasion Resistance to Trying To Look Cool, We Get Hands On to Review Motorcycle Jackets In Order to Help You Pick The Right One for Your Riding Style Every rider is different and every use case is different so when it comes to finding the perfect motorcycle jacket the goal isn’t trying to …
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Center Stand
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Center Stand Review and Installation The Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS center stand accessory is another very nicely made part and it’s a perfect fit on the bike. Just like the Suzuki GW250 center stand (review), the V-Strom kit is easy to install with only an 8 mm hex wrench and a torque …
SW-Motech Guards and Protectors
Protecting the Rear Master Cylinder Reservoir and Exhaust Valve on the 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS It’s questionable whether or not you need a brake reservoir protector and exhaust valve guard on the 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS. But one thing’s for sure: they look cool! And, since they’re made by SW-Motech, the parts are super …
Motorcycle Battery and Charger Reviews
The WBW Battery and Charger Hub, Where We Get Hands On and Test Motorcycle Batteries, Battery Chargers, Tenders & Maintainers Welcome to WebBikeWorld’s motorcycle battery and charger hub. This is the place to quickly find amazing battery and charger products, read our in-depth hands on reviews and find the best battery related products on sale …
Motorcycle Lifts, Stands, Wheel Chock & Ramp Reviews
You’re In Motorcycle Storage & Transport Heaven With Our Motorcycle Lifts, Stands ,Wheel Chock & Ramp Reviews Welcome to the webBikeWorld motorcycle stands, motorcycle lifts and motorcycle wheel chock reviews index! Don’t forget to check out our popular Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair articles. Best Motorcycle Lifts, Stands and Wheel Chocks Recent Reviews Read Motorcycle Lifts, Stands and Wheel …
Moto Guzzi Exhaust Systems
Homologated Euro 3 silencers for Moto Guzzi Slip-on mufflers (exhaust silencers) that comply with the Euro 3 emissions standard are now available for the Moto Guzzi V11, the Quota, the Breva, Griso, Norge and 1200 Sport. The silencers are made by Agostini Mandello del Lario and are manufactured in a special stainless steel with weight …
