Performance and Suspension
Performance and Suspension
Performance and Suspension Some people love to dive in and read every review while others like to skip the detail and just find the best products for sale today. If you fall into the latter these are the lists for you. Every year we review, rate, rank and battle test motorcycle products to find …
Our Full List of Categories – Motorcycle Gear Reviews
Our Full List of Categories – Motorcycle Gear Reviews, Motorcycle Brands, Recommended Products & Other Articles Over the years we’ve tested, installed, dropped, worn and reviewed thousands of motorcycle products. Clothing, helmets, gear, intercoms, lifts, gloves and every other conceivable product has crossed our path. Unlike most review sites you see these days we test 100% …
Motorcycle Wheel Weights
Cruiser and sport bike owners have been known to spend big money on all sorts of custom bits for their bikes. A large chunk of that cash can go for wheels; custom wheels can easily run into the thousands of dollars. But all wheels have to be balanced, and who wants a crummy old hunk o’ …
Motorcycle Brake Caliper
A motorcycle’s front brake provides the vast majority of stopping force. In the past, motorcyclists avoided using using the front brake, fearing that they would be thrown over the handlebars. This is now laughable, considering the awful brakes and conservative geometries that were available until recently. In fact, many motorcycles didn’t even have front brakes back …
Carbon Fiber Motorcycle Wheels
The decision to upgrade to aftermarket wheels for your motorcycle is usually made for one of two reasons: appearance or performance enhancement. In this case, I was searching for both but with an emphasis on performance. My motorcycle is a 1996 Ducati 916SPA. This model was a limited production run of homologation bikes built by …
Convertibars Review
Convertibars Adjustable Handlebars on a Moto-Guzzi Sport 1100 I recently fell in love with a cherry-red Moto Guzzi Sport 1100. It was offered for sale by a nice young man who only rode it Sundays and never, ever, raced it. As it was very late in the summer, the asking price had dipped to the “Holy Cr*p, …
Bing Carburetor Gasket
Silicone Gasket Replacement for Bing Carburetors I’ve been looking for something like this for years. It’s a silicone gasket replacement for Bing carburetors. I figured they had to exist; it was just a matter of time before I found one. Cork gaskets of the type found on Bing carburetors have been used since Henry Ford …
Progressive Suspension
Progressive Suspension 420 Series Summary Very nicely made shock absorber; looks like custom made. Chromoly steel; rebuildable. Nitrogen gas charged. Comes with cool-looking progressive rate springs in black or red. Internal bladder eliminates need for external reservoir. Five position damping adjustment. Threaded collar adjusts preload but collar is a bit stiff and doesn’t turn …
Progressive Suspension
Progressive Suspension 420 Series Very nicely made shock absorber; looks like custom made. Chromoly steel; rebuildable. Nitrogen gas charged. Comes with cool-looking progressive rate springs in black or red. Internal bladder eliminates need for external reservoir. Five position damping adjustment. Threaded collar adjusts preload but collar is a bit stiff and doesn’t turn easily. Provides …
