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Since its introduction by BMW back in 1980, the GS line has been a favorite of adventure riders world-wide. The massive dual-sport motorcycle has carved a deep niche in the two-wheeled lexicon. Bone stock new GS is a versatile beast; however, these bikes seldom stay stock. ...

My ex-boyfriend, who shall remain un-named but whose name rhymed with Bill, had a stunning Springer Harley Davidson that he liked to customize. And he liked to do the customizations himself. He was mechanically sound, but not all the aftermarket parts he bought were as sound as he ...

There's something about bullet accessories on a motorcycle that just seem right. I can't say the same thing about naked chrome women in silhouette, but I do like the look of a small, sleek bullet light. Especially one in flat black, and especially ones that put out enough LED ...

Several times, when talking about windshields, I've badmouthed the "cop" shield. I've likened them to bad '70s sitcoms and been unabashedly derogatory. Well, I won't eat my words, but I might nibble at the edges, because Slip Streamer's Mini Police shield ain't half bad.

I think it's the "mini" that makes it. ...

The X-Wing is what's known as an "intake tract". Designed to move more air into the engine, it does this by creating a smoother flow of air similar to airflow over an airplane's wing -- also known as laminar flow. If an engine can get enough air when it needs ...

Swimming against the current is tough. And no, I'm not talking about the philosophical state of being a deviant. I'm talking about a literal current. Riding down the road at speeds that you ought not to be going, along with a headwind, will tire anyone out in a hurry. You shouldn't have to ...

I am not a fan of windshields. They remind me of CHiPs. But I'd be dumb to reject their practicality. Windshields don't exist solely for style; they prevent fatigue from being hit by wind for hours on end. On a still day, the current pressure is going to be determined by your ...

When you come to a screaming halt, your brake pads are not the only part of your system suffering the degrading effects of friction. Your rotor is also enduring the squeeze and, like any part, these can wear out. We all know, however, that replacing a rotor is about more than ...

A scooter may not be buzzing along the highway at 70 mph, but that doesn't mean they don't need protection from blustering gusts kicked up by trucks and Mother Nature. Not to mention a shield from rocks, bugs, and the occasional idiotic bird. If anything, the mass of a scooter should make ...

When chemists first created a clear, lightweight polymer, they must have had all sorts of crazy ideas about its applications. In white coats, around the bench, they probably conjured a vision of the future where their discovery would change the landscape of our culture. They were right -- but we mostly got ...

Renthal's manufacturing is based in Manchester, but the company is known around the world for their quality handlebars and chainwheels (sprockets). Heavily involved in every type of motorcycle competition, they continuously develop their products from the knowledge gained through racing. With plenty of competitors in this same market, Renthal manages to ...

Off-road riding in the middle of the dark is an enlightening experience. Or should be, that is, if you've set up your bike for lightless conditions. Motoring along over uneven terrain at night is a surreal event; shadows move and shift with each bump or change in slope, and ...

If there's one thing I know about people, it is that they are everywhere. There's no getting around each other, and we've got to learn to share the space we have. Not annoying the neighbors with a window-buzzing rattle as you ride the local track and trail is just polite. If you're ...

Minibikes serve two purposes: to make young, wide-eyed, daydreaming kids worship the parents who actually bought them a freaking dirt bike, or to make full-grown adults giggle like school girls as they ride their hopped-up toy around their backyard track with the guys from the office. Either way, BBR is pretty much the ...

I once lost three gas caps off a bored-and-stroked twin in less than 30 minutes. It wasn't even my bike. A friend had just got his bike running, but it wasn't running well, and he asked me to take it for a spin -- not like I knew anything, ...

There are few things more fun than a Yamaha Rhino, or any four-wheeler for that matter. For some reason, sticking a big ol' engine in what really amounts to an off-road go-kart has an awesome factor that is literally off the charts. But as cool as they are out of the box, ...

This is an off-road must-have. Once, in a light rain on a wide trail coated in greasy mud, I was in third gear and moving right along when I noticed my back wheel nearly parallel with my front -- at the wrong angle, though. I shot sideways into ...

Tire pressure is one of the most critical yet often most overlooked maintenance issues on a motorcycle. Your tires are the only things on your bike that actually touch the road so it would seem wise to take care of them. Considering changes in your tire pressure can dramatically affect ...

This is one classy boot. The colors stand out, and the way that the calf is designed makes the shape extremely flattering to... well, to boot.

Horrible puns aside, the Answer MX boot didn't just throw all their money into the style category and leave the rest alone. ...