Cleaning and lubing your chain sucks, but it’s something that needs to do be done regularly. So make the task a little bit less unpleasant by using Motorex Chain Clean Degreaser Spray. Go for a ride and get the chain a bit warm, spray on the Chain Clean, and wipe or easily scrub off the [...]
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One poor guy stopped by Road Rider one day to refill, yet again, his vital Plexus supply. He lamented to me that the stuff frequently got into his wife’s hands, whereupon it would be used on anything and everything around the house. While we don’t suggest using Plexus on everything, it is pretty great stuff, [...]
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Excuse me, but you should be saving that old toothbrush for other special projects, and not cleaning your motorcycle chain with it. Get yourself the heavy-duty, three-sided, adjustable-width king of toothbrushes for chain cleaning, the Simple Solutions Grunge Brush. Designed specifically for motorcycle and ATV chains, the Grunge Brush will allow you transfer all that [...]
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At some point, everyone wonders about the mysteries of motorcycle suspension: how it works, how to work on it, and what it means to the handling of your bike. But then you’ve also found out that understanding your bike’s suspension system can leave you wanting a helping hand. Paul Thede’s unsurpassed guide to suspension, Race [...]
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Next time you’re ready for some new brake pads, check out what EBC has to offer. Road Rider carries sintered and organic brake pads by EBC, and has a wide selection on hand to fit a variety of bike models. EBC Double-H Sintered Brake Pads Double-H pads are named after the highest friction grade available [...]
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You don’t have to ride through a drive-thru carwash to get your bike properly dried by warm air. Metro’s Air Force Blaster and Blaster Sidekick are powerful enough to completely dry your bike in minutes. The Blasters eliminate all hidden water droplets that are hard or impossible to get to by hand, and they make [...]
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After four days in Indianapolis, we made it back. Robert, Dave, and Ryan put their bodies on the line in the freezing cold Midwest to scout out what fancy new products are available for San Jose motorcyclists. If you’ve been to Indiana in February, you know what we mean. (Many of you probably relocated here [...]
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Is Indian really back? We’ve heard it so many times before, but this time -ahem- it’s for real. The greatly anticipated all new Indian production bike will be manufactured in Spirit Lake, Iowa, and the new Indian motor will be revealed on March 9th in Daytona Beach during Bike Week. Under the banner of “Global spirit, [...]
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Did you know Scuderia West in San Francisco stocks Royal Enfield motorcycles? You do now! Save $700 on your purchase of the longest running production motorcycle in the world. Call or email Scuderia for more detail at (415) 621-7223 or sales@scuderia.com.
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Voss is your ultimate source for classic novelty helmets, and they manufacture everything from the classic jockey hat to the simple beanie. Voss Helmets are carefully finished for long-lasting looks, and their gloss helmets are treated to multiple clear coats for a deep shine. All styles are made starting with a precision injection molded polycarbonate [...]
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