When I think of leather pants, two things come to mind: safe and hot. Nothing beats leather for abrasion protection. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of sliding down the asphalt, it's awfully nice to have some leather between you and the road.

When I say I think leather pants are ...

A compass and extra socks used to be enough to get me through a long trip. Somewhere along the line I decided I wanted to know where I was going and have a few creature comforts, like toothpaste.

Fieldsheer's Access tank bag has enough room for the basics and a waterproof, ...

There will be times when you are going to have to load your bike into a trailer or the bed of a truck. For me, that means I've broken down and I'm probably in a vicious mood, but some people need to transport a show bike or take their ...

There will be times when you are going to have to load your bike into a trailer or the bed of a truck. For me, that means I've broken down and I'm probably in a vicious mood, but some people need to transport a show bike or take their ...

I understand fuel-air mixtures and lubrication systems, but wiring has never been my area of expertise. Of course, I bought a used bike that had front end accessories added and removed over time, leaving a mysterious short to drain the life from my battery.

Anyone who buys a used bike is also getting ...

Symptoms of dehydration: tiredness, muscle weakness, headache, and lightheadedness. Experiencing any of these consequences on the road can be uncomfortable, if not dangerous. Proper hydration is not just for hot weather travel. Dehydration can creep up on you in the cold, in the rain, or just because you had one too many ...

The modular helmet has been a boon to the lives of riders who want full-face protection but wear glasses or want to be able to take a drink without removing their gear. You'll get that with the Z1R Eclipse Shadow modular, even though it seems like any other basic flip-up helmet ...

You're coming home at night on your Suzuki GSXR600 (or other racing bike of your preference) and rain starts pounding down in drops the size of kittens. Through the water on your visor, you see the blood-rush red of brake lights ahead of you. A lot of complicated procedures pass through a biker's ...

Every now and then a product comes along that harks back to the best parts of childhood. When I saw the Fastway F3 foot pegs, my first thought was: bicycle pedals! My future of riding an iron horse was likely solidified when I was a little girl, riding my bicycle ...

If you are drawn to the gleam of chrome like a moth to fire, you will appreciate Kuryakyn Fork Skins. Instead of paying for (and waiting for) your front end to be dismantled and chrome-plated, you can put Fork Skins on at home in about 20 minutes.

Fork Skins are chromed attachments that go ...