House Speaker Jim Tucker was direct when expressing his feelings toward attempts to repeal the state's motorcycle helmet requirement. via Thenew995fm.com
The chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson Inc. received compensation last year that the motorcycle maker valued at almost $4.1 million, a drop of nearly 4 percent from the previous year, according to a ... via International Business Times
A Harley Davidson owned by Federico Castelluccio and signed by 20 cast members of the HBO hit series is being offered in an online auction next month. via New York Daily News
BMW Motorrad USA becomes the official AMA Adventure Riding Series sponsor. March 28, 2008 US - With thousands of square miles of excellent riding terrain literally on the doorstep, BMW GS owners in the USA ...
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Harley-Davidsons in the Middle East
An interesting article crossed my desk a few weeks ago. While the number of H-Ds in the Middle East is quite small, it didn't prevent about 130 riders from gathering for a big ride in Lebanon.
Texas Can Be FUN! Part 2
Well, the indoor rodeo was indeed a hoot. However, the real capper was poppin' some caps. That's right, a bus-full of moto journos let loose with full-auto weapons, shotguns, handguns and a rifle.
Texas Can Be FUN! Part 1
Last week saw me taking a little jaunt to the Dallas - Fort Worth, TX area, Grapevine to be exact, for the 2008 Kawasaki Dealer Show. For the new cruiser news, go here . For the "extracurriculars," read on:
Toronto to Quebec on Harleys
A few weeks ago I had the very good fortune to ride from Toronto, Canada to Quebec (uh, still Canada!). The trip was co-sponsored by Harley-Davidson and Best Western to promote rider-friendly Best Western...
sharing the road
We are all aware that every time we ride, we are at risk simply by virtue of sharing the road with inattentive car, truck and van drivers. But what about clueless motorcyclists? With all of the new and...
reviews, tests, motorcycle gear
So every issue, and here on the Cruiser website, we bring you all kinds of gear in New Products and Cruiser Tested.
Used Motorcycles, High Gas Prices
Since the price of gas started sky-rocketing a few months ago we've been seeing all kind of bikes on the streets of L.A. that haven't seen daylight in years . And we're interested in those riders and their bikes...
Can You Trick Speed Traps
Never had much luck with the Long arm of the Law. For all the times I?ve been pulled over by cops through the years, I figure maybe 50% of those were legitimate cases of this biker behaving badly. Still, I?ve never been...
Don't Ring Your Bell
While all you northerners continued to get snowed on, I had the opportunity to go to Daytona Beach during Bike Week. I was actually there to try Pirelli's new "power cruiser" tire, the Night Dragon. As you may...
Always Be Prepared
I think we've done a good job of infusing a big dose of fun into
Cruiser , trying to make sure every issue has as wide a variety of
articles as possible, from first rides to comparos, new products to
product reviews,...
International Motorcycle Show
Over the years, I know that many of you have attended the International Motorcycle Show at one of its stops around the country.
Disc Brakes, Steel-Braided Brake Lines
A pig in motion tends to remain in motion until it reaches the far end of the pen. On the other hand, a porky motorcycle is free to roam and won?t stop until you hit the brakes. But most of the time, those...
Cheap gas, fat motorcycles, low mileage
Today, on the way to work, the cheapest 87 octane gas I saw was $3.31 per gallon. Six weeks ago, I saw the same (but at a different station) for only $2.69, $0.62 per gallon cheaper. That's a 23%...
Ineffective Motorcycle Horns
"MOVE!" That's what I want my motorcycle's horn screaming in the head of the driver in front of me.
JudgeFest
If that Escalade in the lane next to you looks like trouble, it probably is
V Star 1300 niggles
For all the high praise we lavished on Star Motorcycles' new V Star 1300 a few issues back, I'm beginning to find out the thing ain't exactly perfect. I've counted enough comments on a reader's windshield buffeting...
Suzuki enters pre-owned motorcycle market
American Suzuki Motor Corporation issued a press release yesterday that it will begin sales of pre-owned motorcycles at its dealerships this month.