I just got back from a 500-mile ride in the upper Baja of Mexico wearing the Alpinestars Rodeo Denim jeans. Are they the perfect casual armored riding pants? No. Are they good? Yes. I like them; and I believe they will become my primary ...
Cruiser
Olympia Recon 2 Motorcycle Pants, Zip Off Cargo Shorts
Relaxed Loose Fit Armored Cordura
Comfort versus protection is a battle many of us in the motorcycling world fight. In reality, protective gear needs to be relatively tight for ultimate protection. All you need to do is watch a MotoGP or World Superbike race to see how tight the racers' suits are. ...
Yuasa Jumper Cables for Motorcycle, Watercraft, ATV
8 Gauge Wire, 8′ Long
We have talked here on SpotMotorcycles about the issues plaguing motorcycle batteries. The combination of small size, infrequent charging, high power demands, and a plethora of other ravages take a toll on our relatively small electrical storage boxes. Eventually, every motorcyclist is going to need a jump. ...
Harley-Davidson Quick Release Windshield, V-Twin
Cruiser Aftermarket Chrome
This Harley Davidson specific windshield is a nice combination of classic cruiser styling and modern aftermarket convenience. To me, it has a feature that trumps other windshield options.
The styling includes a substantial profile and chrome lateral and vertical support bands. This look fits the timeless lines of the American V-twin. ...
Cardo Scala Rider PowerSet G4
Motorcycle Wireless Bluetooth Intercom Headset, GPS
Motorcycle intercom systems have never been high on my gadget priority list for one reason: I seldom carry a passenger. However, I do often ride in a group, and thus my interest has been piqued by the Scala Rider G4 PowerSet and its list of unique features.
I'm going to cut ...
Cruiser Motorcycle Fashion Accessory Boot Clip
Maltese Cross, Black Steel Jewelry
Here is a little item that many might immediately relegate to the "unneeded trinket" category. However, anyone who has ridden a motorcycle for any amount of time has faced the dreaded pant-leg balloon effect. OK, I'm sure this was a bigger problem in the '70s with bellbottoms -- heck, ...
Vance & Hines Chrome Exhaust Pipe Kit, Pro HS
Honda Shadow Sabre
I'll admit up-front that I am not a cruiser guy. However, I do understand and appreciate aftermarket exhausts. In fact, I had a Vance and Hines exhaust on a Kawasaki ZX-10 that I used to own. It was a well-made and nice sounding piece.
Most motorcyclists ...
Harley Davidson Mirror Kit, Tail Fin
Art Deco Motorcycle Parts by Wyatt Fuller
Bolt-on parts are fun. You pick out an after-market option you like, remove the original or previous after-market choice, and bolt on the new. Quick and easy, and all of a sudden your bike takes on a whole new look. You never knew it could ...
Jafrum Saddlebags
Black Leather Cruiser Luggage | Studded 15 x 12 x 7 SD2051
Four years ago, I would not risk buying inexpensive bags. Why take a chance at dissatisfaction when you can just drop another $50 and buy some confidence? Well, like I said, that was four years ago, and this old economy ain't what she used to be. Now, I look for every bargain, and I ...
Mini Beast 2 Air Horn
Stebel Nautilus | Harley Davidson Stock Horn Replacement
A few springs ago I went on a long ride with some friends, heading south about 75 miles to take part in a parade. Against all odds in the great Pacific Northwest, it rained buckets the whole way down. When I was just about completely fed up with the rain, ...
Harley-Davidson Teardrop Mirrors Chrome 91315-04
Willie G. Skull Accessories
Just when you think you can't say anything else about motorcycle mirrors, Willie G goes and does it again. It's easy to over-do with skulls. Too many skulls, skulls that are too big, skulls that are ridiculous, skulls in the shape of kitty heads with bows on them -- yeah. ...
Biker Access Men’s Vest, Thermal Insulated
Lined Black Leather Laced
Because I ride, I get a lot of questions about biker culture. It's as if people think there's some kind of handbook that comes with the bike about being a big bad biker babe. One of these questions was about vests and why they're so popular in the riding ...
Riders Passion Console Mounted Thermometer
Aircraft Aluminum Black | Harley Road King
The warmest it is going to get today in my part of this fine state of Michigan is 48 degrees Fahrenheit. I almost wish I didn't know that. I might be willing to tough out an under-geared ride at 40 degrees if I didn't know it was 40 degrees. Of course, that ...
Kruzer Kaddy Cup Holder
Chrome Stainless Steel Handlebar Mount
Products like the Kruzer Kaddy stainless cup make me nervous. It isn't the look, intention, or application of such a thing that triggers my caution, but what it could represent for the riding community. A cup holder alone is fine. I like a frosty beverage as well as the next person, as ...
Jafrum Motorcycle Windshield Bags
Black Three Pocket PVC w/ Studs WS21
Jafrum needs to get their website in order. They list that their three pocket PVC windshield bag is made out of "thick cowhide leather." Unless they've started making cows out of polyvinyl chloride, I believe they are mistaken in one place or the other.
This trio of connected bags, whatever they're made from, ...
River Road Mens Cruiser Gloves, Retro
Distressed Brown Leather Outlaw
When a manufacturer says their leather is "distressed," they mean that it looks like you've put the miles on it when you haven't. To get that look on some modern leather, after it's been softened and treated, you have to buy it. The way old leather used to scuff was because ...
Ryder Clips John 3:16 Pant & Boot Clip
Christian Motorcycle Accessories
Cruising along, it's nice to put your feet up, but that headwind can push your pant legs up, leaving your skin exposed to all kinds of hazards. Even if you don't get hit by a rock, the force of the air can chap your shins something awful. ...
The Beast Motorcycle Goggles
Fits Over Glasses | Black Polycarbonate UV Lens
More than half of the adult American population wear glasses, yet those of us who are ocularly challenged seem resigned to wear full face helmets or those stupid straps that hold your glasses on your face. Some of the more creative of my optician-visiting friends have fashioned their own goggles, which ...
Airhawk Cruiser Seat Cushion
Black Medium Waterproof Air Cell
I've discovered that there are entire forums devoted to motorcycle seat cushions. People get into heated debates about what brand is best to keep your butt comfy. We certainly live in a weird world.
What's even weirder is that the average motorcycle is only ridden a little over 1,000 miles per year, ...
Sissy T Bar Motorcycle Bags by Bikeaccess
Black Luggage PVC w/ Metal Studs
It has rained every day, save one, for the last couple weeks. I love my oiled leather, but it can't take this much, so out comes the rain gear and luggage covers. You can save yourself a few minutes with waterproof luggage, like these PVC bags.
Bikeaccess' T Bar bags ...
Corbin Driver Backrest
Black Vinyl Foam Adjustable | Harrison Specialties
Upgrading from a 250 cc to a 650 cc bike has some serious benefits, and unexpected drawbacks, as recently learned by a friend. When you can finally get up to the speed limit on the expressway, you nearly get blown over backward. Your options are hang on, lean in, bulk up those ...
Cruiser Motorcycle Cover by Motogear, Universal
Weather Resistant Outdoor Bike Storage Deluxe
After a beautiful, sunny ride, I thought I would park in the driveway at the in-law's place. After a few hours, I came out to find a sticky residue covering my machine. I hadn't noticed the high and mighty pines that were dripping sun-warmed sap everywhere.
This is an example of just one ...
Pro Pad Tourpack Flag Mount
Folding or Fixed w/ Allen Key Kit
Florida. It's a land of duality. Florida is a nesting ground of old folks' homes and transient youthful exploits, not to mention that it's crawling with Goldwings and big bagger Harleys. Something in the air seems to inspire folks in the land of sunshine to buy big and ride conspicuously. Of ...
Nolan DOT Approved Half Helmet, Open Face
Black Cruise Outlaw Lexan
The DOT half helmet seems like a wise-ass invention. It's like saying, "I'll protect my head, but only enough so I don't get pulled over." That's not the only way to look at it, but I find it to be the most amusing way to look at it.
Nolan's Cruise half helmet, ...
River Road Side Zip Black Boots
Mens Highway Riding Footwear
I had a bad habit of wearing my regular shoes and non-riding boots on the bike. This has resulted in melted soles, split toes, and more wear and tear than the shoe manufactures anticipated. I thought I was saving money by not investing in a riding boot, but instead ...
Harley-Davidson Softail
Tall Backrest Pad | Black One Piece Upright
Having a backrest is only beneficial if it doesn't cause you more grief than comfort. Passengers don't get the solo rider's benefit of being able to shift around to get comfy. If they do wiggle about, it irritates the person who actually has to control the machine, so a proper rest that you can ...
Alpinestars Ridge Cruiser Boot
Black Leather Waterproof Armored
Alpinestars has a much greater reputation in motocross and sport riding than they do in the cruiser world. I am not suggesting in any way that their quality is not recognized, but long haul riders tend to be a suspicious and diverse lot. Having a look at the Ridge boots, I ...
Dunlop Bias Tires D404
Cruiser High Grip Water Tread
Tires: Those big, round, expensive things that you can't leave home without. Take every mile into account and they're pretty cheap, but it never looks that way when it comes time to buy them. Even those as tight-fisted as myself must understand that tire shopping is not where you want to cut ...
Avon Speedmaster Classic Tire
Ribbed Tread Front 1657501
Camping last year, we pulled up next to a classic machine from the '50s. The owner, seeing a couple more bikes at this mostly-car event, came over to brag. Along with many impressive attributes, he said, "That's original rubber, too." Original rubber. Very old tires. He said this as if it were ...
Continental Rear Tire TKC80
Dual Sport Off Road
The world of the dual-sport rider is often one of compromise. You are compromising between speed and torque. You are torn between devoting your vacation time to a cross-country road trip with your cruiser buddies or a cross-state trail trip with your off-road buddies. It's a hard life.
Tires are of particular concern ...
Klock Werks Front Fender Kit
Benchmark Cruiser KW05020001E
Not many of the cruiser riders I know are looking for speed. We all have our stories about that one time we decided to open it up and see what it could do, but usually we're cruising along a hair over the limit. This is why cruisers can be outfitted with ...
Mustang Tripper Rear Seat Cushion
Black Vinyl Pillion 76569 | Harley Sportster
If you like someone well enough to let them on your bike, you like them well enough to give them a comfortable seat. A buddy of mine actually removed every seat but the driver's seat from his car because he didn't like passengers. Needless to say, his rear fender is ...
Nelson-Rigg Dayrunner Tail Bag
Cruiser Black Luggage Large CTB350
Nelson-Rigg's Dayrunner confuses me. It's a great piece of luggage, but I don't understand the name. With 33.63 liters of storage space, this bag is for more than a day run. Unless you're running away from your old life and going where the road takes you... and happen to be doing it ...
Airhawk Inflatable Seat Cushion
Small Cruiser Neoprene Mesh
A new seat is expensive, and to get one that is really comfortable for you might be even more expensive. There may be a lot of reasons your present seat isn't all that you could want. It could be old and worn down, or it may never have been comfy to begin with, ...
Harley-Davidson Super Shield
Black Fabric Motorcycle Cover
A cover is a nice addition for a bike's overall care and maintenance, even if you keep yours in a garage. But if your motorcycle is often outside, or if you tour frequently, this H-D Super Shield will do a good job of protecting it from those elements of decay. Think ...
Vance & Hines Cruiser Exhaust
Big Radius Chrome Scalloped Pipe 26029
Mechanically, a new pipe can change the feel and power of your bike. We all know this, but most cruisers are not on the racing circuit. More power is always good, but I'm not about to invest in a new set of pipes unless they can promise more than better ...
Joe Rocket Meteor Mens Motorcycle Boots
Black Leather
Joe Rocket's Meteor boots are some of the best looking, most understated riding boots I've seen in a while. These are full function street or cruiser boots with molded plastic side protection and a reinforced, padded shin panel.
Reflective patches on the heels will give upcoming motorists two more chances to ...
Icon Mens Motorcycle Black Leather Pants
Street Bike Gear Automag 34
Being a cruiser rider, I'm a fan of leather due to the abrasion protection and the classic cruiser styling. I'm also a fan of Icon apparel, but they focus on the street bike crowd so most of their pants are textile. The Automag is the only mens leather pant made by ...
Avon Venom
Cruiser Tire Review | AM41 4917912
So, for the sake of amiability, I'm not going to tell you that you need to run out and buy the Venom tires by Avon Tyres (that's British English for "Tires"). We're all adults and we make adult decisions, so here are the facts:
Avon has been making tires since 1890 and tires for motorcycles ...
Touring Bag Black Nylon
Nelson-Rigg Tail Pack CL200
I have four bags on my bike: a fork bag, a saddlebag on each side, and a tail bag. My saddlebags are my main storage area because the others are small, but if I had the Nelson-Rigg CL-200 tail pack, I could really clean up the look of my bike.
The ...
2007 Yamaha V Star 1300
Big Bar Engine Guards | STR-3D831-20-00
Often a motorcycle accessory originates for functionality, but it looks so good that it becomes an item of style. I've heard them called engine guards and crash bars, but more often than not they're on a bike because they add chrome and look great.
Yamaha's Big Bar guards are 1.25-inch tubing ...
Xelement Waterproof Motorcycle Saddlebags
Skull Classic Black PVC
It took one trip in a downpour to learn many lessons. One of these lessons was that my saddlebags were not waterproof. My bags were leather, and they probably held the water at bay for a while, but eventually they started sopping it up like a couple of old, dry sponges. I had ...
Harley-Davidson Burly Brand Narrow Ape Hanger Handlebar Kit
Best story I could find for the origin of apehangers goes something like this: Back in the old days (no time period specified) folks would string wire across a road as a motorcycle gang deterrent. Bikers began using apehangers to protect themselves from the supposedly neck-high wires.
Honestly, this seems pretty ...
Motorcycle Replacement Gas Tank, Locking Cap
Honda Rebel CMX 250
The Honda Rebel has secured an odd place in motorcycle history. It is the standard in 250 cc bikes and is known as a wear and tear machine. Often called a starter bike, people get attached to these feisty little creatures.
Riders sense that the Rebel can endure a ...
Studded Motorcycle Driver Backrest
Corbin Seat Black Vinyl
Every summer we used to take a cross-country ride. We would usually end up riding about 4,000 miles one way, turn around and head back. This is a trip that I've done over and over to different destinations, on a 250 Virago, a 600 Shadow, a 535 Virago, a 500 Vulcan ...
Mini Luggage Rack for Rear Fender
Honda Rebel, Small Bike
I learned to ride when I was just a kid, but it wasn't until I was a grown woman that I decided that I needed my own bike. Me being a tiny little thing, it naturally made sense that my first bike would be a 250 Rebel.
The 250 Rebel is made by ...
Kadena Fieldsheer Access Tank Bag
Luggage Black Magnetic
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, ...
K&N Air Filter Replacement
High Flow Triumph T509 955
A clean air filter improves the performance of your motorcycle overall and K&N is the name in air filters. As with any deluxe product you will pay more, and in the case of K&N you pay quite a bit more, but here's why it's worth it:
K&N makes air filters for ...
Bridgestone White Wall Tire
Racing Tires Review BT020
The BT020 by itself, naked without a stripe, made a fair impression on the sport/touring world when it was released. Designed for that market, it is now the original equipment on a fair number of bikes from BMWs to Triumphs, and models from each of the Big Four are ...
National Cycle Tour Windshield
Small Sport Bike F16
If you've never ridden a bike with a fairing or any sort of windscreen, consider trying it out. It may not be your cup of tea, but it'll definitely show you an aspect of riding you wouldn't otherwise notice. Even a small wind-breaking shield can make a major difference in ...
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