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Clearwater Slip-on Light Cover Review
Slip-on Light Covers for the Darla and Erica Lights The Clearwater Lights slip-on clear and amber lens covers fit the Clearwater Krista lights (review), the Clearwater Erica lights (review),the Clearwater Glenda lights (review) and the Clearwater Darla lights (review). They provide added protection, an alternate output option for inclement weather and…peace of mind. The strong rubber slip-on housings include easily-inserted …
LED Load Resistor for BMW CAN Bus
Your Ticket to Ride the BMW CAN Bus The mystery of adding LED lights to a modern BMW with CAN Bus (Controller Area Network) electrical system is easy to resolve. The “smart” CAN Bus smells a rat when you pop in an LED brake light or turn signal. The LED will work, but you’ll get …
Knox Zero 2 Gloves Review
No Liner Needed for Cold and Wet Weather If you’re looking for high-quality, full-featured motorcycle gloves for cold and wet weather, I have a pair for your consideration. The Knox Zero 2 gloves — revised and renamed from an earlier version — are windproof, waterproof, insulated and protective. And they still provide a good amount of dexterity …
Sena 3S Review
Small Size, Big Features Simple is good (or better) and the new Sena 3S is that for sure. Remember “Murder, My Sweet”? Moose Malloy would say that the 3S is “cute as lace pants”. The Moose is right, of course. But he’s always right. Who’s going to argue with him? The cuteness factor is a …
Arai XD4 2015 Helmet Review
The 2015 Update to a Dual-Sport Classic The Arai XD4 for 2015 includes some new features inside and outside that make it a winner in virtually every category. As a long-time user of Arai helmets (typically theCorsair (review) and XD models), the 2015 version of the Arai XD4 in Flare Sand Frost is the third XD …
Touratech Aventuro Carbon Helmet Review
Carbon Fiber Street/Dual Sport/Off-Road Helmet The new Touratech Aventuro Carbon dual-sport modular (convertible) helmet is also what we call a true modular. That’s using the webBikeWorld definition of the word, because it easily converts to a full-face or off-road helmet that can be used with goggles. Touratech is known for their luggage and accessories and …
Dainese D-Explorer Pants Review
The Dainese Modular Ventilation System Continued The Dainese D-Explorer pants are the perfect match for the Dainese D-Explorer jacket (review). As with the Dainese Teren pants (review), these would also make an excellent choice for all-season use with other types and brands of jackets. The pants have the unique Dainese “Modular Flap System” with a two-level adjustable …
REV’IT! Dominator GTX Jacket Review
Master the Elements With the REV’IT! Dominator GTX The brand-new REV’IT! Dominator GTX is the Netherlands-based company’s highest-spec jacket yet. While other top-of-the-line REV’IT! jackets are aimed at the 80/20 touring/adventure market, the Dominator GTX flips the ratio. That means the Dominator GTX is designed to compete with the likes of the Rukka Armaxis (review) and others in price …
Dainese D-Explorer Jacket Review
The Perfect All-Season 3/4-Length Adventure Touring Jacket? Just when you thought that every possible iteration of the classic 3/4-length motorcycle jacket had been done, along comes the Dainese D-Explorer. This may just well be the “perfect” all-season, all-around, touring, dual-sporting and adventure-touring outfit you’ll find. Or should we append a “yet” to that sentence? If it …
Bull-it Jeans Review
Bull-it SR6 Jeans With Covec Lining The Bull-it jeans are now distributed and sold in the U.S.A. Bull-it jeans feature the special Covec Ltd. abrasion-resistant non-melting “Technical Textiles” liners The jeans are claimed to be tested to meet CE Level 1 for the SR6 jeans. This makes them one of the more protective motorcycle jeans …
INNOVV C3 Action Camera Review
Remote Lens With Continuous Recording Option The INNOVV C3 action camera is a bit different from some of the other motorcycle video cameras we have reviewed on webBikeWorld. This one separates the camera body or “brain” from the lens with a 1.5 meter long cable. The C3 comes with a 120-degree wide angle lens and a narrower …
Snapjack Portable Jack Review
A Portable Motorcycle Lift for Chain Lubes The Snapjack is a portable motorcycle jack or lift for use during travel. It lifts the rear of the bike enough to rotate the wheel for chain cleaning and/or a quick chain lube. If you have a center stand, you don’t need a Snapjack and in the garage, …
Nanotips Review
Make Your Gloves Touch-Sensitive Nanotips is claimed to be “the world’s first liquid solution that can make any glove touchscreen compatible”. There’s not much to it… Spread Nanotips on a glove fingertip, let it dry overnight or blast it with a hair dryer for a couple of minutes and you’re good to go. Not without …
Joe Rocket Crew Jacket Review
Moto Style, Technology for Winter Street Adventures The Joe Rocket Crew Cold Weather Jacket (the official name) brings motorcycle clothing technology to the street. I’ve been wearing mine this winter and it does an excellent job at keeping Mr. Freeze under control. The styling is what might be called “sport adventure” that suits just about …
ReplayXD Prime X Review
Outstanding Video Quality and Ease of Use The ReplayXD Prime X has the same low-profile form-factor as the ReplayXD 1080 reviewed on webBikeWorld in 2011. That camera won a webBikeWorld Motorcycle Product of the Year Award in 2011. The rugged aluminum tube shape and easy-to-use format remains and the Prime X version has a “Hyperion CinePrime X Lens” …
Richa Arctic Gloves Review
Waterproof, Warm and Protective Winter Gloves If you’re looking for winter motorcycle gloves that won’t break the bank but will do everything a more expensive pair will, then it’s time to look at the Richa Arctic gloves. I have been wearing them over the past two months and have found them to be waterproof and …
Mitas Sport Force+ Tires
Mitas Announces Sport Force+ Motorcycle Tires January 30, 2015 (Press release edited by webBikeWorld.com) – Mitas is “one of Europe’s leading producers of agricultural tyres” and they make motorcycle tires under the Mitas name. They also make tires for Continental. The company has factories in the Czech Republic, Serbia and one in the USA. The …
Arai Signet-Q Pro Tour Review
The Arai Signet-Q Gets the Pro Tour Treatment Arai has a couple of new options this year; the popular Arai Signet-Q (review) gets a “Pro Tour” option and 2014’s Arai Defiant (review) also has a doppelgänger, with the Defiant Pro Cruise version. The Pro Tour and Pro Cruise treatments include the Arai Pro Shade sun visor (review), fitted to the SAI …
Bell Star Custom Fit Helmet
A Helmet for the Rest of Us Round-heads, narrow-heads and anyone else with a head shape way out on the ± 2σ and beyond tails, rejoice! The impossible is possible and you too can have custom-fitted motorcycle helmet of your very own. All you need is money — lots of it — and an appointment …
Clearwater Brake Light Review
Part 4: The Clearwater LED Brake/Tail Light and Conclusion This Clearwater LED brake light prototype is the latest LED product that will be added to the CANopener system architecture. Thus, the CANopener now provides management of front and rear-facing auxiliary lights. Unless otherwise programmed (see below), the auxiliary LED tail light is always on, with …
Arai Corsair V Nicky 5 & 2015 Isle of Man TT
The Ultimate Motorcycle Helmet? I had a wonderful dream… The FedEx driver knocks on the door and hands over two 16x13x13″ brown boxes — a size immediately identifiable as the standard shipping container for a motorcycle helmet. The light-as-a-feather boxes drift into the kitchen and a knife appears in my hand. I choose one and …
REV’IT! 2015 Spring/Summer Clothing
A New Year Brings New Gear and REV’IT! Updates I’ve been closely following REV’IT! since the Netherlands-based company first started selling motorcycle clothing in the U.S. over a decade ago. This has provided me with a unique perspective in learning how the various products evolve over time. For example, the original REV’IT! Cayenne jacket (review) from 2005 …
Two Brothers M-2 Carbon Fiber Exhaust Review
A Rugged/Sweet Sound Just Shy of Obnoxious I’ll confess: like many other motorcyclists, I like the sound of a hearty exhaust note. But also like many others, I don’t want to overdo it. I was warned that the Two Brothers M-2 carbon fiber can would be too loud but it’s actually not, at least on …
Bull-it Roadster and Carbon Jacket Review
Denim Jackets With CE-Rated Protection The Bull-it Carbon and Roadster jackets are an excellent blend of casual looks and tough protection. Neither jacket gives away its function as protective gear, as the styling of both jackets is subdued. In fact, if the protectors were removed, I see no reason that these jackets couldn’t be used …
BMW Motorcycle LED Turn Signal Replacement
A $246.00 LED Replacement for Four $1.81 Bulbs? Why Not?! Warning: this has to be the craziest, most ridiculous way to burn money that you’ve ever seen. But what the heck — nothing’s too expensive for Acolytes of the Temple of the Farkleization Nation! So all of you cheap BMW Airhead guys who visit a …
Motorcycle USB Dual Port Adapter
BurnsMoto Dual-Port USB “Shorty” Adapter for BMW, DIN, Hella and Powerlet Outlets The new BurnsMoto “Shorty” is a smaller (shorter) dual USB adapter that fits the BMW type electrical accessory outlet. It’s easier to use than the much longerBurnsMoto Dual USB Port (review) we reviewed in 2014. The important point here is that this is a …
Arai VX Pro4 Review
The Arai of Off-Road Helmets The Arai VX Pro4 is new for 2014, having been previewed on webBikeWorld in the Spring. A significant update from the popular Arai VX Pro3 and a worthy successor in the VX Pro off-road family tree. The VX Pro4 feels “just like an Arai” as soon as it’s pulled out of the …
Sena Prism Review
An Action Camera “System” for Motorcyclists The Sena Prism is a solidly built, Bluetooth 4.0 action camera, first introduced on webBikeWorld in the Sena Prism preview from October 2013. The Prism records video in 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 30 or 60fps and 480p at up to 120fps. Voiceovers can be recorded using Sena or other brands …
SW-Motech Mirror Wideners
I’m actually pretty cool with the V-Strom Adventure’s seat, windscreen and mirrors. They all fit my 5’10” (178 cm) height for the upper half, although my 31″ inseam means a bit of a tip-toe on the lower unit. But, ever the one to experiment, I had to try the SW-Motech mirror wideners. I have to …
Oxford Micro Clock Review
A Weatherproof Clock With Thermometer, Backlight and Freeze Warning The Oxford Micro Clock is a multi-function electronic device with time, date, temperature and an “ice alert”. It can be switched from Celsius to Fahrenheit and can display 12- or 24-hour time formats. The Micro Clock runs on a CR2032 battery that lives behind a door …
Joe Rocket “Rocket Burner” Gloves Review
Inexpensive Instant Heat The Joe Rocket “Rocket Burner” gloves are new for the winter of 2014. These are textile gloves with a “stainless core heating system” pumping out 3 levels of near-instant heat where it counts — on top of the fingers and thumb. The gloves are also claimed waterproof, with a Hipora liner. But one didn’t …
Iasus XSound 3 Speakers Review
High-Definition Speakers Rock Your Helmet The Iasus XSound 3 speakers have an aluminum machined chassis, Kevlar reinforced speaker wires and phenomenal sound quality. The XSound 3 speakers can take higher volumes with less distortion than most standard intercom speakers. The bass response is also outstanding; you can actually “feel” the bass as you listen. The …
Cardo Scala Rider Qz Review
Back to Basics With The Cardo Qz The Cardo Scala Rider Qz is a simple and basic “Bluetooth entertainment system” for motorcyclists. The Qz does not have an intercom function but its 2 channels allow you to listen to music and/or GPS and talk on the cell phone. Many webBikeWorld readers have asked about just …
Teknic Cyclone
Teknic Cyclone Jacket & Pants Review Every once and a while, someone comes up with a completely new way of doing things with an idea, a strategy or a product that immediately sets them apart from the crowd. In business terms, it’s called “jumping the curve”, a phrase that, as far as I know, was …
AFX FX-55 Review
A True Modular Multi-Sport Helmet The AFX FX-55 is a true “modular” helmet, in that it can be converted to one of 7 different styles by using the included parts. This “many helmets in one” concept isn’t new but it is rare and, to be honest, still yet to be perfected. We first came across …
AFX FX-41DS Review
Third Generation Budget Dual Sport Helmet The FX-41DS is a very angular take on the dual-sport helmet and it has several important feature differences from earlier AFX DS (Dual-Sport) helmet designs. For example, compared to the very popular AFX FX-39DS (review), the peak is new and it’s mounted independently from the face shield rotating mechanism. Also, …
Interphone Pro Sound Plus Preview
Now Arriving: Pro Sound For The Rest of Us! November 2014 (Press release edited by webBikeWorld.com) – Interphone announced a “universal” Pro Sound speaker kit that will fit many different brands and types of helmets. The original Interphone Pro Sound kit (review) provides outstanding sound quality and volume, but the first kits were designed for the SCHUBERTH C3 …
