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Britemax #6S Spray & Shine Quick Polish – Detail Spray
Britemax #6S Spray & Shine Quick Polish – Detail Spray Manufacturer’s Information Category: Motorcycle quick polish, wax Manufacturer: Metal Master/Britemax Type: Spray bottle, 24 oz. Retail Price: $14.95 Made In: U.S.A. More Britemax Products: Britemax Black Max Swirl Remover | Britemax Review Intro | Britemax Metal Polish | Britemax Spray & Shine | Grime Out Claims – “High gloss “wet look” detail spray for quick …
Britemax “Black Max” Ultra-Fine Polish and Glaze
Britemax “Black Max” Ultra-Fine Polish and Glaze Manufacturer’s Information Category: Motorcycle polish, swirl and “spider web” fine scratch remover. Manufacturer: Britemax Type: Liquid, bottle, 16 oz. Retail Price: $14.95 Made In: U.S.A. More Britemax Products: Britemax Black Max Swirl Remover | Britemax Review Intro | Britemax Metal Polish | Britemax Spray & Shine | Grime Out Claims – “Extremely fine finessing pad polish for show …
Motorcycle Wax – Polish – Cleaners
Spray Motorcycle Cleaners Review We liked the Sprayway Glass Cleaner so much that we couldn’t resist when Sprayway offered to provide some of their other products to try. Industrial customers are the main target for Sprayway products. But many of their large selection of spray cleaners, polishes and protectants are also appropriate for use on motorcycles. Motorcycles …
Britemax Grime Out
Britemax Grime Out Manufacturer’s Information Manufacturer: Metal Master/Britemax Type: Spray bottle, 24 oz. Category: Motorcycle degreaser, cleaner Retail Price: $14.95 Made In: U.S.A. More Britemax Products: Britemax Black Max Swirl Remover | Britemax Review Intro | Britemax Metal Polish | Britemax Spray & Shine | Grime Out Notes: Also available in gallon jugs as a concentrate for $29.95; can be diluted for various uses. …
Vintage BMW Motorcycles
50 YEARS AGO: MIRACLE AT MONZA Photos and Text Courtesy and Copyright BMW AG e the checkered flag from their fully faired BMW sidecar combination. The upshot: it was the first the World Sidecar Championship title for Germany and the first for BMW. For the two riders from Kirchhain near Marburg, it was the third …
BMW Zumo Navigator GPS
New BMW Motorcycle Zumo Navigator GPS System Based on Garmin Zumo Ever since the introduction of BMW’s original Motorrad Navigator several years ago, sales of paper maps to BMW riders have fallen dramatically. Subsequent generations of Navigator II, Navigator II Plus and Navigator III GPS systems further revolutionized long distance route finding for riders with their fast …
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
BMW Announces the New R 1200 GS Adventure The following information is an English translation of the German press kit and some information and specifications may not apply to the U.S. models Further information and dates of expected U.S. availability will be provided at a later date. Text and photos courtesy of BMW AG. Features …
BMW GS-Series 30th Year Anniversary
The History of the BMW GS-Series It’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since BMW introduced a radical new motorcycle to the public. The original BMW R 80 G/S received a “love it/hate it” reaction from everyone who laid eyes on it, and not a single person thought the concept would succeed. But …
2015 BMW F 800 R Preview
The BMW F 800 R Revised for 2015 In addition to the new BMW S 1000 XR “Adventure Sport” (Preview), BMW announced a revised F 800 R at the 2014 EICMA show in Milan, Italy today, November 4, 2014. Here’s the edited press release: The BMW F 800 R The new F 800 R is the …
BMW Kid’s Bike
BMW Children’s Bicycle Grows With Young Riders The new BMW Kids’ Bike lets riders avoid a wobbly beginning by starting out as a ride-on bike without pedals, allowing children to develop balancing skills until they are ready for the power of pedaling. The user-friendly bicycle has an easy-to-install pedal system and an adjustable seat so …
AEE MD80 Video Camera
Tiny-Mini & Cheap Action Cam? Definitely the cutest and most fun of any camera in this comparison, but the AEE MD80 is more of a novelty than a serious motorcycle video camera. Its benefits are the small size and ease of use, along with the included 2 GB MicroSD card. With a little bit of …
Motorcycle Camera Mounts
Motorcycle Camera Mounts Reviewed The mounts that come with most motorcycle video cameras are semi-useful for mounting the camera to a helmet but not the motorcycle. Suction cup style camera mounts are readily available and they can be used for a sturdier mounting arrangement. These are available under a variety of brand names, including the …
Honda Motorcycle Airbag
Airbags for Gold Wings TOKYO, Japan, September 8, 2005 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced it has succeeded in developing the world’s first production motorcycle airbag system. The new system is claimed to help lessen the severity of injuries caused by frontal collisions. It is to be made available on the new Gold Wing …
Pro Cycle Saddlemen Seat
The Budget Adventure Tourer Flatter profile seat looks good and seems well made but doesn’t quite offer the comfort I expected. Read the posts in the various forums and you may end up believing that the original equipment DR650 seat is made from plywood and barbed wire. The general consensus seems to be that the …
Ducati GT 1000 Seat Comparison
Review of Four GT1000 Seats After trying four different seats on the GT1000, I can say that the KonTour “Air Cooled” seat has transformed the GT1000. To me, it’s been well worth every dollar. I am a regular webBikeWorld visitor and the GT1000 bloghas been a great help to me as a GT1000 owner. I’ve purchased …
Motorcycle Seat
Triumph has a nice selection of accessories for their line of motorcycles, and I was intrigued by the solo seat that’s available for the Thunderbird Sport. I’ve always been partial to the “cafe racer” look, and here was an opportunity to customize the bike with a factory designed and approved upgrade. I finally broke down and …
Snell Children’s Helmet Standard
Snell and FIA Institute Develop Joint Youth Motorcycle Helmet Standard The Snell Memorial Foundation and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) plan to publish a new crash helmet standard designed specifically for use by young riders. The helmet, which has been developed by the FIA Institute for Motor Sport Safety, is the first of its kind …
Bell Sprint and Arai Quantum II Helmet Noise Levels
Bell Sprint and Arai Quantum II Helmet Noise Levels Other WebBikeWorld Helmet Posts
Tourmaster Cortech Overpants
Tourmaster Cortech Pants Many features, including double flaps over seams, extra material over knees and seat. Well made and high quality. Can be hot when worn over street pants at temperatures over about 70 degrees F. Best suited for cooler-weather riding. If you’ve got some time to kill with friends while tipping a few on …
Flannel Lined Jeans
Maverick “Sidewinders” Polartec Polar Flannel Lined Jeans Sitting in a Doctor’s office waiting room a couple of days ago, I was struck by how many people were wearing jeans. I thought jeans were passé, surpassed by baggy chinos, cargo pants and sweats. I guess I’m out of step with the latest fashions yet again… Jeans …
Hein Gericke Cargo Overpants
Hein Gericke Cargo Overpants Hein Gericke opened his business in Düsseldorf, Germany in 1970. The company has grown dramatically since then, becoming what is probably the best known motorcycle clothing brand name in Europe. Although Hein Gericke apparel has been sold in the U.S.A. since 1978, the brand has not been well recognized by American …
Alpinestars Street Cargo Pants
Alpinestars Street Cargo Pants Our series on Alpinestars gear for hot weather riding concludes with a look at the Alpinestars Street Cargo Pants, which are sort of a cross between street jeans and mesh motorcycle pants. The Cargo Pants can be purchased one size small, as these were, for wearing solo, but they’re also designed …
Alpinestars Ergo Painter Denim Pants
Alpinestars Ergo Painter Denim Pants As much as we go on about high-quality leather or textile pants for motorcycle riding, there’s no getting around the popularity of jeans. They’re comfy, they don’t look goofy off-bike and they can help make summer riding more comfortable. But please – if you have to wear jeans, at …
Alpinestars Air-Flo Pants
Alpinestars Air-Flo Pants The timing couldn’t be better — just as the weather here in the Mid-Atlantic has reached its typically brutal hot and humid summer peak, we’ve been taking a look at some of the new mesh clothing items for 2006 from Alpinestars. We covered the Alpinestars T-Stunt 2 mesh jacket a few days ago and …
Posi-Tap Connectors
Posi-Tap Connector Review Posi-Tap and Posi-Lock connectors are an absolute must for electrical work on motorcycles! The Posi-Lock and the new Posi-Tap connectors make life so much easier.They’re waterproof, vibration proof and can be reused. Keep a selection in your bike’s tool kit for emergency connections! Posi-Products (Division of Swenco) has done it again! Here’s …
Clearwater CANopener Review
Part 1: Clearwater Lights CANopener and the BMW CAN Bus The Clearwater Lights CANopener system is an innovative auxiliary lighting management system like nothing else available. The CANopener is compatible with the BMW R1200GSW, GSAW and RTW (W for water cooled) and the K1600GT+ models. The system provides owners with an integrated programmable system for Clearwater …
2009 Powersports Dealer Expo Report
World Exclusive! The webBikeWorld Live Report From the 2009 Powersports Dealer Expo Indianapolis, Indiana – February 13-16, 2009 Page 1: Friday, February 13, 2009 Indy Live! Port-A-Chopper Folding Trailer Ceramic Bearings Speedway Shelters Heidenau Tires EZ-Cruz Cruise Control Road Warrior Paint Protection Forcefield Sub-Pro 4 Page 2: Saturday, February 14, 2009 AM Wacky Wheels Teiz One-Piece Suit …
Motorcycle Headlight Relay
Motorcycle Headlight Relay Review Ready-made wiring harness and relay kit makes it easy to add relays to a motorcycle headlight. Adding a relay can improve headlight output, reduce load on switches and allow higher wattage bulbs to be used with reduced fear of overloads. Eastern Beaver also has relay kits for dual H4 bulbs and …
Hyper Lites Review
Hyper Lite Motorcycle LED Lights Anyone that has spent time on two wheels — either on a bicycle or a motorcycle — knows what a never-ending battle we have as far as our safety is concerned out there on the highways. Other highway users (i.e., everyone else) seem to have taken the term “multi-tasking” to …
Halogen Brake Light Bulb Replacement
DesignTech 50 Watt Halogen 1156 Brake Light Bulb I blow through a lot of money on webBikeWorld reviews! Here we go with brake lights again…. Maybe I have a fixation. I’m looking for thHalogen Brakee perfect brake light: low watts, low heat, lasts forever with no damage from vibration, lights up in nanoseconds, and is so …
1157 and 1156 Light Bulb Comparison
1157 and 1156 Motorcycle Light Bulbs There are several motorcycle tail light and brake light bulb types which are interchangeable. Note that these are bulbs that have a low/high filament; i.e., one filament is “on” all the time as the running light, and the other filament comes on as the brake light. If your motorcycle …
Kisan Headlight Modulator Review
Installing a Headlight Modulator Mounting a motorcycle headlight modulator is an easy procedure that may help increase the visibility of your motorcycle to oncoming traffic. Motorcycle headlight modulators rapidly flash the motorcycle’s headlight at 240 (plus or minus 40) cycles per minute. This is designed to attract the attention of oncoming drivers. Headlight modulators for …
Dual Headlight Modulator
Dual Headlight Modulator See Below: Unique new Comagination dual headlight modulator includes a solid-state relay! Give me some metal and a few tools and I’ll build anything. But when it comes to electricity, I’m dumbstruck. I’m not sure why actually, although I stuck my finger into way too many outlets as a toddler, so perhaps it’s a Pavlovian …
LED Light for Motorcycles
LED Light for Motorcycles EDs are just about the perfect motorcycle lighting solution. LED lights use very little power, they’re not affected by vibration, they don’t get hot and the LED itself is virtually waterproof. They’re also available in an array of colors and they can be grouped together to provide many different shapes and …
Ducati Multistrada LED Brake Lights
Ducati Multistrada LED Brake Lights Brake light and tail light improvements are usually first on the agenda for any new motorcycle that enters my garage, and the Multistrada 620 is the latest victim. Since this is 2007, “improvements” usually means either replacing the incandescent bulbs with an LED equivalent, or adding some lumens in the …
Installing a Signal Dynamics LED Brake Light Bar: Triumph Thunderbird Sport
Installing a Signal Dynamics LED Brake Light Bar: Triumph Thunderbird Sport Information about the Signal Dynamics LED Brake Light Bar was covered in a previous webBikeWorld article “Improving Brake Light Visibility on a BMW K75“. This article addresses the installation of that same unit on a Triumph Thunderbird Sport. There were a few tricks to this …
