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More Motorcycle LED Brake Lights, Tail Lights and Turn Signals
Motorcycle LED Tail Light Comparison: Part XV Our most recent LED light article was published in November of 2007. In that article, we compared a few of the latest motorcycle LED brake lights and tail lights. That was our 14th article on the subject, but apparently it wasn’t enough for our readers, who immediately asked for …
LED Redux: Motorcycle LED Turn Signals and Brake Lights
LED Redux: Motorcycle LED Turn Signals and Brake Lights Motorcycle LED lights have been a popular topic on webBikeWorld since we first started investigating them way back in… could it have been 7 years ago? Wow! Time sure flies… Seven years ago I thought for sure that, seven years hence, LED lights would have completely …
How to Restore BMW Twins 1950-1969
How to Restore BMW Twins 1950-1969 wBW Book Review How to Restore BMW Twins 1950-1969 by: Roland Slabon Paperback – 224 pages, (1994) MBI Publishing, Osceola, Wisconsin, USA ISBN: 0-87938-933-8 Dimensions (in inches): 0.532 x 10.625 x 8.25 The title may be a bit misleading. This book really doesn’t seem to be a reference guide to …
Motorcycle Helmet Visor Anti-Fog Comparison Review
Itech Fog Free Spray C-Clear, Optic Guard and Vari-CLEAR Anti-Fog Treatments What started out as a review of Itech Fog Free Anti-Fog Spray turned into a search for this year’s “perfect” anti-fog coating. You won’t find it here, unfortunately, but the search will continue… Kevin started the latest round in what’s become almost a yearly survey …
The Secret Skills of Motorcycle Riding
The Secret Skills of Motorcycle Riding, Parts I and II New Zealand Motorcycle Safety Consultants ISBN 978-1-877177-62 -0 and ISBN 978-1-877177-63-7 $20.00 (Paper) There can never be enough books, videos, webcasts or even podcasts that teach motorcycle riding skills. I’m a voracious consumer of them all. I learned a long time ago that a continuous …
Zox Nevado R Helmet Review
The Zox Nevado R The Zox Nevado R is yet another surprisingly good helmet from Zox. It’s an excellent value for the money with high quality throughout. The build quality seems way better than it should be at this price point, with one major exception. And it’s also relatively quiet for a flip-up helmet. How …
Akuma Stealth Helmet Review
Another Mil-Themed Helmet by Akuma High quality, unique graphics, good air flow and a built-in LED flashlight and red LED lights in the “exhaust pipes” make this helmet a standout. How do you one-up the Akuma V-1 Ghost Rider (review)r? It’s not easy, to be sure. But remember: the Air Force inventory includes the F-117 Nighthawk …
Vox Flip-Up Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review
Will Pink Get You Noticed? This Vox flip-up has a strange fit, a very narrow eye port and so-so vent parts quality. The Zox Nevado R (review) is way more helmet for the same money, in our opinion. NOTE: Some Vox 803 helmets have been recalled, see below. We were all set to review the Zox Nevado when a …
Wizards Mist-n-Shine Quick Detailer
Wizards Mist-n-Shine Quick Detailer Manufacturer’s Information Category: Quick detailer Type: Spray bottle, 22 oz. (650 ml) Manufacturer: Wizards Products Made In: U.S.A Retail Price: $14.25 Claims – “Anti-Static; Anti-Streak; No Silicone; No Oily Film; Slippery; High Gloss.” For Use On – “Use on paint, chrome, glass. Safe for paint, clear coat, metal, glass, plastic and rubber trim.” Claimed Features – “Safely removes …
Rollastand Motorcycle Wheel Roller
Rollastand Wheel Roller Review Very handy device for a motorcycle without a center stand. Allows you to rotate wheels for cleaning, checking tire pressures and chain maintenance. Two models available; one for sportbikes and one for cruisers This is one of those “must have” products for any bike without a center stand. It’s also something …
Cortech LNX Women’s Jacket Review
Aqua Leopard Skin! WOW! What can I say, other than the Cortech LNX is not your typical women’s motorcycle jacket. Let me start with a couple of confessions: I just started riding motorcycles (as a passenger ONLY). What is my other confession? I am addicted to fashion. I love clothes, especially clothes that look like …
Joe Rocket Lotus Jacket Review
Women’s Joe Rocket Lotus Textile Jacket As I pulled this jacket out of the box, I have to admit, my expectations were not high. I had just reviewed the trendy Cortech LNX Leopard print leather jacket and I did not think that the Lotus jacket could measure up. Boy, was I surprised! This jacket looks just as …
SHIFT Dyer Jacket and Havoc Pants
SHIFT Dyer Jacket and Havoc Pants The best of both worlds? The leather should provide good abrasion protection and the textile provides good air flow. Comfort and good looks at a reasonable price. Believe it or not, there’s an urban legend — maybe one of the first? — that’s over 100 years old and still …
Wizards Black Renew
Wizards Black Renew Manufacturer’s Information Category: Black plastic and trim cleaner Type: Squeeze bottle, 8 oz. (237 ml) Manufacturer: Wizards Products Made In: U.S.A Retail Price: $12.95 Claims – “Cleans, Renews, Protects all color exterior trim.” For Use On – “Use to remove old wax and white compound residue from old moldings, bumpers, door handles and mud guards.” Claimed Features – “Water …
Sprayway Motorcycle Helmet Visor & Windscreen Cleaner
Sprayway Motorcycle Helmet Visor & Windscreen Cleaner Non-ammonia based cleaner, works great on helmets and visors. I haven’t found anything that works better. There’s a cool little old-style auto parts store in my local village. It’s been there since Henry Ford was buying flame decals for the buttons on his knickers. Their prices are about …
Wizards Shine Master
Wizards Shine Master Manufacturer’s Information Category: Liquid polish Manufacturer: Wizards Products Type: Squeeze bottle, 16 oz. (473 ml) Retail Price: $16.45 Made In: U.S.A. Owner Comments: Below Claims – “Show Gloss; Removes Swirls; Easy On – Easy Off; Durable Polymer Protection; Safe for Freshly Painted Surfaces.” For Use On – “Safe and recommended for clear coat, stripes and decals, fiberglass, Lexan, Plexiglas …
Olympia Gore-Tex Motorcycle Gloves Review
Olympia 4150 Gore-Tex All-Season Gloves Extremely comfortable, flexible, warm, lightweight and strong. Supple, with the feel of quality leather, soft cushioning insulation for warmth and waterproof even under prolonged wet conditions. Recommended for use over the 4C/39F to 25C/77F range (Spring, Fall and Winter, depending on riding location). These gloves, when used with hand-guards and/or electrical hand-warmers …
Veloce Legionnaire Gloves
High Quality Protective Gloves High-quality race gloves with all the right features but at an astoundingly low price. Veloce has been developing a line of motorcycle clothing, and when they sent this pair of “Legionnaire” gloves a few weeks ago their website wasn’t even up and running. They never mentioned pricing, and I had no …
Airoh TR1 Motorcycle Helmet Review
Airoh TR-1 Modular (Convertible) Helmet Is this the coolest-looking helmet on the planet? Its looks make up for its shortcomings; thin padding, tight fit and slightly higher than average noise levels. It’s official: Airoh has now taken over as purveyors of the most outrageous motorcycle helmets on the planet. That distinction was previously held by …
StarCom1 Advance Motorcycle Intercom
StarCom1 Intercom Review Not perfect, but a good system for basic communications (2007 style). Editor’s Note: Mark B., who wrote this article, kindly donated his honorarium to awebBikeWorld charity. This is a review of my experience installing and using the StarCom1 Advance motorcycle communication system. The kit and accessories were purchased from Jeff at Bike …
Pazzo Adjustable Motorcycle Levers Review
Pazzo Brake and Clutch Levers Review Excellent quality, great-looking adjustable brake and clutch levers come in a variety of lengths and colors. Adjustable levers should be standard on every motorcycle, period. Let’s face it: hands come in all sizes, from really small to really large. It just doesn’t make sense to have a lever that …
Philips Active Noise Canceling Earbuds
Philips Noise Cancelling Earbuds Review Decent sound quality with too many wires. Doesn’t work very well to actively reduce motorcycle helmet noise. This one should be quick, because I’m not sure what to say about these Philips “Active Noise Canceling” earbuds. They were recommended to us by some of our readers who commented on our …
Tactical Gloves
Tactical Gloves Interesting gloves not designed for motorcycling. There are probably more appropriate motorcycle gloves out there for about the same price. We receive many emailed suggestions for new products to review; some are good leads while others are put in the “Someday Maybe” pile. But four or five random emails in a short amount …
Caberg Trip Review
Caberg Trip Helmet Review High-quality helmet with unique styling (for a flip-up). Comfortable, relatively quiet and one of the lightest weight flip-ups available. Venting could be better, but overall, a good value. Let’s do something different and start with my conclusion: it didn’t take long for the Caberg Trip to become my favorite flip-up motorcycle …
V2 Sponge Motorcycle Helmet Visor Cleaning System
The V2 Sponge Review A “Magic Eraser” type of sponge to help keep a helmet face shield clean. Moisten the V2 Sponge and keep it in its sealed plastic carrying bag for use on the road. How do they do it? You’ve seen them — wearing beanie helmets and T-shirts, teeth in the wind. When …
SanDisk Extreme Ducati USB Flash Drive
SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition 4GB USB Flash Drive I’ll confess to a USB flash drive obsession. They’ve become somewhat of a fetish for me, defined by Webster’s as “an object of extreme or irrational reverence or devotion”. Kinda weird, no? Of all the things… But, at least it’s a harmless obsession — to everyone other …
Rapid Transit Recon 23 Motorcycle Tail Bag
Rapid Transit Recon 23 Tail Bag Review The Recon 23 is an easy-to-use and inexpensive padded tail bag that goes on and off in seconds. Away from the road it looks like an overnight bag, and the shoulder strap makes it easy to tote. Comes with a waterproof rain cover that has its own pocket. …
Ixon X-Pand Motorcycle Tank Bag
Ixon X-Pand Motorcycle Tank Bag The Ixon X Pand Tank Bag is a low-frills magnetically-attached bag. In its smallest configuration it’s one step up from a map holder, but it expands to provide loads of space. The X Pand easily converts to a backpack, and comes with a rain cover. Editor’s Note: Ixon manufactures and sells …
Roadgear Multi-Season Adaptive Tec Motorcycle Gloves Review
Roadgear Adaptive Tec Outlast Gloves The Roadgear Adaptive Tec gloves are comfortable, with quality construction. The Outlast lining works as advertised, making these a good all-around glove for mild climates with a temperature range of approximately 45 to 85 degrees F. The new Roadgear Multi-Season Adaptive Tec gloves are a sort of “Lite” version of …
Comply Noise Reduction Earphones
Noise Reduction Earphones Comply also makes a set of the Noise Reduction Earphones without the volume control. Also, included in the box is a nice carrying pouch with a zipper and a spare set of soft earphone tips. Spare tips are also available for purchase from Comply. I’ve been on the lookout for some motorcycle-specific …
IMC Camos BHS-600 Bluetooth Intercom
IMC Camos Bluetooth 2.0 Stereo Motorcycle Intercom Where’s the marketing department when you need it? And with a name like “IMC Camos BHS-600”, they need it. The IMC Camos BHS-600 Bluetooth Intercom is the most recent beneficiary of evolution in motorcycle Bluetooth intercom systems, using the latest Bluetooth 2.0 standards, and in stereo, no less. …
Motorcycle Eyeglasses
A simple modification allows the use of prescription eyeglasses with full-face motorcycle helmets. This is an article that I am hesitant to post, because it seems like such a simple idea — surely others have thought of it too? Then again, maybe not… I’ve been meaning to write about this for some time, because we’ve …
Shark S 650 Helmet Review
Entry Level Shark Helmet There are dozens of motorcycle helmet brands and models to choose from today — and just as many reasons to select one over another. Of course, there’s always the “Big Three” — Arai, HJC and Shoei — who have a deserved reputation for high-quality products and a commitment to safety. But …
