September/October 2008 Archives

The Multi-Talented 2008 650 V-Strom – The Ultimate Test Ride—Alaska

They say history always repeats itself and it seems there is a trend that is going back to the general-purpose, all-around motorcycle. The benefit is that the technology that had spawned a huge...

FXR Racing TK8 Helmet

FXR Racing, well known for their snowmobile suits and helmets, have taken their years of experience and have applied it to the motorcycle rider by recently releasing the TK8 line of DOT/ECE/SNELL...

A Monster at Kindergarten Class

“Say Cheese!” “No, wait, say Monster!” (Click goes the camera) It’s not everyday you see a kindergarten class surrounding a red Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta yelling –...

Say What?

Glenn: I absolutely LOVE the cartoon you had done for my article. My compliments to the cartoonist. It has made all five of us laugh again! Joe Benning Hi Joe, The cartoon you mentioned (shown above)...

The Evils of Sand and Gravel

If there are ten riders in a room and they were asked, “Who has fallen off their bike,” more than half would put their hand up. The old saying is “There are two types of riders; those who have...

Navigator Luggage Tail Bag – Gears Canada

Gears Canada, innovators in functional motorsport luggage and personal accessories, has developed the Navigator Luggage Tail Bag. The Navigator features 52-litres of storage volume and attaches...

Livin’ in the 50’s

Johnny Cool Choppers has a solid reputation for building Old-Skool customs as well as period correct motorcycles, or should I say, as period correct as one can get using the conveniences of modern...

Please Remain Seated…

You never hear anyone say, “This summer is dragging on,” unless maybe they are a skier or snowmobile enthusiast. I know it sounds cliché but how many times have you heard, ‘This summer flew by...

Rider’s Bike

Getting older is certainly one of the most unexpected of things that can happen to a man, to paraphrase Leon Trotsky. There are a lot of things that prompt us to realize our age; for example,...

One Thing at a Time – First Lesson: 4th Gear, No Brakes

When it comes to learning something new, it helps to focus on doing just one thing at a time. Take motorcycle riding for instance, if you try to teach a brand new rider how to ride and you begin by...

TechNiche Battery Powered Heated Vest

There are many experienced riders that will tell you that one of the most important items in your arsenal of riding gear is a heated vest. It can make a world of difference if you are caught off...

Century Old Singles

Peter Emman’s Century Old Singles Ontario CVMG (Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group) member, Peter Emmans, owns two of the oldest running motorcycles in Canada, a 1903 235 cc Kerry and a 1905 375 cc...