Autocom Dead, Long Live Autocom
Bikes in the Fast Lane - 04/29/10
British motorcycle communication equipment manufacturer Autocom, is one of many victims of the economic downturn. They have gone belly up. But at least they have been taken over by another UK company, called TecStar Electronics, who already own the StarCom1 equipment.

TomTom Release New Motorcycle GPS - Urban Rider
Bikes in the Fast Lane - 04/27/10
Dutch GPS manufacturer, TomTom, have released a new motorcycle specific GPS, the Urban Rider. Based on the Rider 2 GPS, it has been simplified and now includes IQ Routes.

Gear Heads! Want To Buy A Gear Ring?
Bikes in the Fast Lane - 04/26/10
For those of you who like gears, specially those on motorcycles, here's a nice ring for you. It's a gear ring, and it actually works. Turn the outer bevel, and all gears start turning. Watch the video... Cool!

Rev'it Giri Gloves Review
webBikeWorld - 04/24/10
Medium weight summer gloves with good protection and air flow in hot weather.

Fine Vision Anti-Fog Visor Insert Review
webBikeWorld - 04/22/10
Similar to the Pinlock insert but can be used on face shields without pins...and it works!

Reevu MSX1 Rear View Mirror Motorcycle Helmet Review
webBikeWorld - 04/17/10
After many years of testing, the world's first rear view motorcycle helmet system is now in production!

Indian Larry Chopper Shaman Review
MotorcycleUSA - 04/09/10
Motorcycle USA catches up on some reading with the moving biography of one of the most enigmatic characters the motorcycle industry has ever seen, Indian Larry Chopper Shaman.

Shift Racing Havoc Pants Review
MotorcycleUSA - 03/31/10
Motorcycle USA has been putting Shift's Havoc Pants, a leather/textile combination, to the test including daily riding and several cruiser motorcycle intros.

E-Z Touring Wanderer M Motorcycle Cover - Cover it Up
Baggers - 03/16/10
E-Z Touring Wanderer M Motorcycle Cover - Cover it Up Baggers Tested Even if you have a garage a bike cover can help to keep your ride clean and dust-free. If you don't have an indoor parking spot or are traveling a bike cover can help prevent theft as well as protect your pride and joy from the elements. Betty Cook and Jody Stewart from Oregon have been making the E-Z Touring Motorcycle Covers for over 15 years. Give them a call at (800) 443-1443 or check out or eztouring.com . Photo …

Black & Decker's ReadyWrench
Baggers - 03/16/10
Black & Decker's ReadyWrench Baggers Tested When you need a wrench in a pinch like on the road in the dark it's not always easy to find what you're looking for. Black & Decker's ReadyWrench (MSW100, $29.99) features eight different sockets that fit both SAE and metric bolts. Look up Black & Decker at blackanddecker.com or visit your favorite hardware or big-box store for the ReadyWrench. Photo Gallery: Black & Decker's ReadyWrench - Hot Bike Baggers Magazine Photo Gallery: Black & Decker's …

Harley-Davidson Hard Saddlebag Latch - Hell's Foundry
Baggers - 03/16/10
Harley-Davidson Hard Saddlebag Latch - Hell's Foundry Saddlebag Dress-Up Other than chrome or color-matched all of the Harley-Davidson hard saddlebags come equipped with the same saddlebag 'latch.' In official H-D lingo the lever that's used to open the bag is called the face plate. A genuine red reflector resides in the stock units.inline_mediumwraptextrightHell's Foundry Saddlebag …

R&R Cycles Inc. 95ci Performance Package Install
Baggers - 03/16/10
R&R Cycles Inc. 95ci Performance Package Install 2004 H-D Road King You know that feeing when you are sitting at a light the guy next to you gives that head nod and you know once you see green it's on? Then you realize you are sitting on a stock bike with maybe a pipe and air box, but not the performance bike you need. The light goes green, you rip the throttle open, then just like that he is passing you. You think, it's not me, your skills are outstanding, it has to be the bike. There just …

Harley-Davidson FXRG - New Stuff
Baggers - 03/16/10
Harley-Davidson FXRG - New Stuff Functional Riding Gear Having the proper riding gear to meet weather conditions is one of the most important aspects of motorcycle touring. Weather can change fast and being prepared can make or break a trip. Being cold and wet on a motorcycle is one of life's more unpleasant experiences.True Photo Gallery: Harley-Davidson …

Patents: Multifunctional Mirror
Bikes in the Fast Lane - 02/23/10
An Italian company has filed a patent for a multi-function mirror for motorcycles (and bicycles) that can provide electric information in the mirror. Telemetric data, GPS navigation, etc can be provided. Eventually, you'll end up with something like this...

Baggers Tested: Kicker iKick Stereo System
Baggers - 02/22/10
Baggers Tested: Kicker iKick Stereo System Compatible with iPods and iPhones From our objective study of riders around the globe we found most bagger owners love to listen to music. Many of our bikes have readily available tunes and many ride with earphones hooked up to an MP3 player. When it's time to get back to the garage and give the bike a twice over it's nice to have tunes. For unknown biological reasons life just seems better with music. Photo Gallery: Baggers Tested: Kicker iKick …

Baggers Tested: Airhawk Motorcycle Seat Cushion
Baggers - 02/19/10
Baggers Tested: Airhawk Motorcycle Seat Cushion Long - Haulin' with the Airhawk When it comes to bagger seats there's a balance between looking cool and being comfortable-a low profile seat has a sleeker appearance than a plush full-touring seat. The Street Glide comes to mind when we think of a good-looking seat that doesn't offer the best comfort for the long haul. It fits the lines of the bike but can leave you wanting more during the course of a long ride. Photo Gallery: Long - Haulin' …

Motorcycle Buyer's Guide
Baggers - 02/18/10
Motorcycle Buyer's Guide Buy This! Hard Chrome Gear Mechanic Shirt $49 (714) 447-0047 hardchromeclothing.com The Hard Chrome Gear mechanic shirts are available in 15 different color and design combinations. Each shirt features a high thread count and deep color embroidery. The shirts are made with a base material that has a softer touch and feel than your normal off-the-rack mechanic shirt. Improvements and details also include a snap-down collar for riding, chain-collar hook, and heavy-duty …

Glide-Pro Stabilizing System - Shaky Business
Baggers - 02/18/10
Glide-Pro Stabilizing System - Shaky Business Install So our pal Rob's '95 Road King has seen better days. It could be the bike's age. Or it could be his 65-mile 80mph asphalt assault getting to and from work. In any case, he was complaining to us about how the bike felt wobbly even with the recent rear shock upgrade.True Photo Gallery: Glide-Pro …

iPhone: New Motorcycle Apps
Bikes in the Fast Lane - 02/16/10
There are now 100's of apps available on Apple's iPhone that will satisfy any motorcycle rider. Here are two recent ones that may interest you, and both are free.

SHIFT Woody Fur-Lined Hoody Review
MotorcycleUSA - 02/16/10
It was freakin' freezing in Cincy for the V-Twin Expo. Luckily, the SHIFT Woody Fur Lined Hoody helped me combat the cold.

Performance Machine Renthal Wrapped Contour Grips - Baggers Tested
Baggers - 02/12/10
Performance Machine Renthal Wrapped Contour Grips - Baggers Tested New Stuff Gripping Goodness I have had a set of PM Renthal Wrapped Contour Grips ($99.99) on The Lonely King since we first threw on a set of Trask Performance apehangers. Once I threw a leg over the newly outfitted bike and squeezed the bars I knew I liked these grips. The PM grips are really comfortable with or without gloves, even on long rides. The comfort lies in the Renthal rubber that is placed over the CNC machined …

Skullcandy Titan Headphones - Baggers Tested
Baggers - 02/12/10
Skullcandy Titan Headphones - Baggers Tested New Stuff Head Trippin' It's no secret that most people tooling around on Baggers are doing so with their H-D stereo cranked or with a set of headphones plugged into an MP3 player. The problem is that the headphones, which come stock with iPods and other digital players, are always of OEM quality and usually are too low to hear over the roar of a nice set of pipes. When complaining to a friend about this very fact, he suggested that I check out a …

Under $500 Motorcycle Buyer's Guide
Baggers - 02/12/10
Under $500 Motorcycle Buyer's Guide 20 new motorcycle parts under $500 Drag Specialties Alloy Art Floorboards $389.95 Call Your Dealer dragspecalties.com True Photo Gallery: Under $500 Motorcycle Buyer's Guide - Hot Bike Baggers Magazine

Halvarssons Safety Grip CE-Approved Gloves Review
webBikeWorld - 02/12/10
Well made gloves are CE-approved and tested, but is that enough?

Scottoiler FS365 Anti-Corrosion Protective Spray Review
webBikeWorld - 02/10/10
Learn how to protect your motorcycle from winter salt and grime.

2010 Powersports Dealer Expo? Maybe...Maybe Not
webBikeWorld - 02/10/10
Huge snow storm may put an end to travel plans for the 2010 show.

AGV K3 Helmet Review
webBikeWorld - 02/08/10
Excellent quality and features for an entry-level helmet.

Custom Motorcycles Book Review
MotorcycleUSA - 02/04/10
Spanish photographer Miguel Tres provides insight into biker culture and lifestyle through his photography in the book Custom Motorcycles.

New Motorcycle Wheels - Parts
Baggers - 02/03/10
New Motorcycle Wheels - Parts New Stuff Xtreme Machine Legend Wheel Contact for Price (217) 291-0200 xtrememachineusa.com True

Custom Motorcycles Book Review
MotorcycleUSA - 02/03/10
Spanish photographer Miguel Tres provides insight into biker culture and lifestyle through his photography in the book Custom Motorcycles.