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AGV T-2 Motorcycle Helmet Review The AGV T-2 is new for 2010. It’s one of two helmets in the AGV “Race” category and it uses many of the high-tech features of the AGV GP-Tech. It has excellent ventilation and build quality; a composite shell in three sizes similar to the GP-Tech; and a mix-and-match liner …

Motorcycle Chain Lube Comparison Special Report It’s been a fast two years since we last ran a motorcycle chain lube review (see our 2008 motorcycle chain lube review). These quick takes on chain lubes would more accurately be called overviews, because it’s virtually impossible to conduct any kind of truly objective rating or review of a …

HealTech Gear Indicator Pro With Advanced Timing Retard Eliminator When I bought my latest motorcycle, a Cagiva Raptor, it was a jump up going from a 600cc in-line four to a litre V-Twin and the completely different engine characteristics often left me wondering what gear I was in. This tended to manifest itself in my search …

Plastex Plastic Repair Kit Review They say there are two types of riders: those who have gone down and those who will go down. Figure on an accidental drop or two, or someone backing into your motorcycle. As your eyes survey the damaged plastics, your mind calculates replacement costs while your blood pressure skyrockets. Cracked …

Caswell Fuel Tank Sealer One of the more common problems encountered with seasonal equipment is the prevention of rust and corrosion activity during the off-season. Here in the Northeast U.S., we routinely store our lawnmowers, boats and motorcycles for extended months during the winter. While we would all prefer to have the use of a …

Original Bike Spirits Chain Lube The surprise chain lube in this group (at least to us) is the Original Bike Spirits brand chain lube. Something about the name of the company and their advertising led us to believe that the their products were going to be some type of average quality, re-labeled formulas designed for …

Royal Purple Max-Chain Chain Lube Royal Purple Max-Chain Synthetic Chain Lube Type: Spray Cost: High (More Info) Efficiency: Medium Sprayer: Good Fling-off: Low Sticky Factor: Low Availability: Poor Manufacturer: Royal Purple More Details: 2010 Chain Lube Comparison See Also: 2008 Chain Lube Comparison Royal Purple has been around for a long time. But the brand …

Go High Performance Chain Wax Quick Look Made in South Africa and endorsed by motorcycle racer Wayne Gardner, Go High Performance Chain Wax is described by the manufacturer as “a unique emulsion chain lubricant ideally suited to all motorcycle uses. It lubricates better, stays on the chain longer than other dry lubes, and keeps the …

Kal-Gard Moly Chain Kote Chain Lube Quck Look Kal-Gard is another name that has been around forever but is probably known only to enthusiasts and not the general public. The company makes an assortment of lubricants and the Chain Kote product shown here is the “moly” version, which contains molybdenum disulfide, a commonly used lubricant. …

DuPont Motorcycle Degreaser and Chain Cleaner Review   Background It must be chain cleaning and lubing season. That deduction is based on the number of emails that have been coming in recently. Our readers have many questions and recommendations for chain lubes and chain cleaning products. This thank-goodness-it’s-finally-gone winter has been pretty tough on the …

An All-Around Sport Jacket The 2010 AGV Sport Tempest is a good all-around jacket at a very reasonable price. It’s comfortable in cooler weather and it does a good job at keeping out moisture on casual rides. There are literally dozens of motorcycle jacket reviews that have been published on webBikeWorld over the years, with …

DuPont Motorcycle Degreaser and Chain Cleaner Review It must be chain cleaning and lubing season. That deduction is based on the number of emails that have been coming in recently. Our readers have many questions and recommendations for chain lubes and chain cleaning products. This thank-goodness-it’s-finally-gone winter has been pretty tough on the equipment around …

Tour Master Dri-Mesh Motorcycle Gloves Review An excellent choice for anyone in search of a good lightweight glove that provides temperature versatility, copes well with the elements and has just the right amount of soft leather and light padding in pretty much all the right spots. Considering the list price and factoring in the premium we …

Modern Motorcycle Technology How Every Part of Your Motorcycle Works By: Massimo Clarke ISBN: 978-0-7603-3819-3 Quayside Publishing/Motorbooks 2010 240 pages, photos, illustrations and charts. Printed and Bound in Italy. Dimensions: 8×5 inches List Price: $24.99 Modern Motorcycle Technology by Massimo Clarke is a brand-new release in the Motorbooks Workshop series. It is an absolute must have! …

Caberg Konda Motorcycle Helmet The 2010 Caberg Konda is one of the most stylish flip-up helmets available. It has an outstanding finish and excellent overall quality with generous sizing. It is also ready for and can be fitted with the Caberg “Just Speak” Bluetooth 2.0 wireless communication system. The Caberg Konda is new for 2010 …

Reevu MSX1 Rear View Mirror Helmet Review The Reevu MSX1 is the fist motorcycle helmet with a rear view mirror system! This is an amazing development in motorcycle helmets and it’s obviously an excellent safety feature. But the helmet is also good enough to stand on its own even if it didn’t have the rear …

Fine Vision Anti-Fog Visor Insert Review I’m singing in the rain with the Fine Vision anti-fog visor insert. It’s not pretty but it does the job, keeping the visor from fogging in damp conditions with minimal disruption to vision when the weather is fine. I love my BMW System 5 helmet. It’s far and away …

Sena SMH10 Motorcycle Bluetooth Intercom Review Wow! This is the current intercom system to beat. While I could debate whether this is a “Gen 3” or “Gen 4” motorcycle communications system, I cannot and will not argue that the Sena SMH10 Motorcycle Bluetooth Headset and Intercom system (review) is THE real thing. So with most of the …

Shift Trifecta Storm Series Jacket Review wBW 2010 Spring/Summer Clothing Review Series ▪ Dainese Shotgun Jacket ▪ Teiz Motorsports Saratoga Jacket ▪ BMW Rallye 3 Suit – Rallye 3 Jacket ▪ BMW Rallye Suit – Rallye 3 Pants ▪ British Motorcycle Gear Adventure Jacket ▪ British Motorcycle Gear Adventure Pants ▪ AGV Sport Tempest Jacket ▪ Shift Trifecta Jacket  ▪ Speed and Strength Hell ‘N …

Twist of the Wrist II Video DVD Review Featuring Keith Code Produced by Turbo Films Executive Producer Matt Roberts Length: 109 minutes DVD (Suggested Retail Price of $29.95 US) Format: Full screen, NTSC The most exhilarating part of riding a motorcycle is taking it through the twisties. But it’s not very exhilarating if you have …

Teiz Motorsports Tioga and Camino Jacket The Teiz Motorsports Tioga perforated leather jacket and the Camino non-perforated leather jacket have the styling and comfort of textile and the protection of leather, all at a relatively low price. The Teiz Motorsports Cross Continent textile mesh one-piece suit was reviewed on webBikeWorld just about one year ago. Teiz was a …

GoPro HD Hero Video Camera Review The GoPro HD video camera takes very good quality HD video and decent photos. It has several interesting features, but the menu system seems obsolete compared to the Drift X170 (see Part 2 of this review). The GoPro HD is slightly bulky for use on a motorcycle. Combine the best …

Sidi Sport Rain Boots Review Whether you’re touring, cruising, street riding or even walking, the Sidi Sport Rain boots have you covered. They have a unique combination of features that make them the Swiss Army knife of motorcycle boots. If it seems like we’ve been slowly working our way through the entire Sidi boot lineup, …

Drift X170 Video Camera Review The Drift X170 has everything going for it…except HD. Too bad, because the form factor, ease of use and the live view color LCD menu screen makes everything else seem so yesterday. We can only hope that Drift will release an HD version soon. In Part 1 of this two-part comparison, I …

Denali D1 LED Lighting Kit Review ven base product has been turned into an excellent accessory lighting kit for motorcycle use. Fully ruggedized and tested to survive the wear, tear and shock of typical motorcycle use, the Denali LED D1 light modules are the real deal. For anyone concerned about power draw, effectiveness, on/off transition …

Sena SMH-10 Motorcycle Bluetooth Intercom Review A motorcycle Bluetooth intercom system with a very different approach to control layout that makes it very easy to use. Very loud volume and excellent sound quality also. The Sena “Jog Dial” is a new feature that makes it easy to choose or switch the internal features. Firmware updates …

REV’IT!! “Giri” Motorcycle Gloves The REV’IT! Giri gloves are an excellent choice for the rider looking for a pair of medium-weight summer gloves but doesn’t wish to opt for the weight and cost of a full leather. Just like the humble editor of webBikeWorld, we are also big fans of REV’IT! gear. Most of the rider …

The Motorcycle Book: Everything You Need to Know About Owning, Enjoying and Maintaining Your Bike by: Alan Seeley Hardcover: 160 pages, Color. Dimensions (in inches): 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.6 Publisher: Haynes Publishing; 2nd edition (September 2006) ISBN: 1844253422 List price: $29.95 Well written with clear and precise focus; excellent photographs demonstrating the tips; lessons …

Spark Plugging the Classics ISBN: 978-0-9556595-3-9 Panther Publishing (UK) 2010 16 pages, photos, illustrations and charts. List Price: $24.95 At only 16 pages, Spark Plugging the Classics is probably what Sherlock Holmes would call a “monograph” rather than a book. It was recently written by Stan Dibben. Does that name ring a bell?  Sharp webBikeWorld readers (are there …

Bell Star 2010 Helmet Review Just two years from the re-launch of one of the most famous motorcycle helmets of all time, the Bell Star has been updated for 2010. The updated Bell Star has new features, a slightly different head shape and Snell 2010 safety standard approval. The 2010 Bell Star has outstanding quality …

WorldNav 3500 GPS Review 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 Bluetooth Intercoms ▪  Motorcycle Intercoms ▪  wBW Review Index …

Scottoiler eSystem Review The eSystem is a true Scottoiler product in every regard. Design simplicity, quality components and robustness are givens and it remains true to its origins. While there are those who will remain skeptical of an electrically driven system, I am not one of them. I have no hesitation in recommending the newest …

The New Mid-Range Sand Pants The new REV’IT! Sand pants are here and they’re a perfect match for the REV’IT! Sand jacket (review). The Sand pants are also styled and tailored for comfort and the duo makes an excellent all-season outfit. Like the REV’IT! Sand jacket, the new Sand pants are an evolution of the Dakar pants we …

The Mid-Range, 3/4-Length Adventure-Touring Jacket The new REV’IT! Sand jacket is the 2010 replacement for the popular REV’IT! Off-Track jacket. It has rugged good looks, excellent fit and “professional” styling details that make it an excellent choice for all-weather, all-season use. I described the new REV’IT! Sand jacket (review) in a 2010 REV’IT! clothing update. That article was published …

Roadgear H2O Maxx Motorcycle Gloves Lightweight and waterproof three-season gloves are comfortable and easy to wear. They provide more warmth than expected even in colder temperatures and they passed the webBikeWorld “Bucket Test”. Most four-season riders own at least two pair of motorcycle gloves; one pair for summer and one for winter. Gloves are relatively inexpensive, compared …

Scala Rider G4 Motorcycle Bluetooth Intercom Review Loaded with features, the new Scala Rider G4 intercom is leagues ahead of previous Scala Rider intercoms in performance and sound quality. Continuing our foray into “3rd Generation” motorcycle intercom systems, we finally acquired a pair of the new Scala Rider G4 intercom, in the “Powerset” guise. The …

Maximum Control Book Review Soft Cover: 159 pages Dimensions (in inches): 8.25 x 10.625 Publisher: Motorbooks (Quayside Publishing), U.S.A. Publication Date: January 2010 ISBN: 978-0-7603-3674-8 List price: $24.99 Pat Hahn is well known to webBikeWorld readers. He’s the author of Ride Hard Ride Smart (review) and How to Ride a Motorcycle (review). Now he’s back with this brand-new …

The First CMS Flip-up Helmet The first CMS flip-up feels solid and has a dual homologation as both a full-face and “Jet” styled open-face helmet with the visor removed. CMS has been manufacturing helmets in Portugal since 1976 and they’re now one of the very few remaining independent motorcycle helmet manufacturers with European production. We …

AGV K3 Helmet Review That the K3 is the most basic street helmet in the AGV lineup matters not. The helmet exudes quality and it includes some outstanding features and good comfort. The smooth external shape helps reduce noise and makes a noticeable difference in reducing head toss. AGV has been making helmets since Vincent …

Cardo Scala Rider G4 Preview No matter how many intercom reviews we publish — and we have many, as you can see in the right-hand column — webBikeWorlders always want one more. And its no wonder, with new intercom announcements coming about once a month! By the way, it appears that Bluetooth has pretty much …