Adventure Accessories for the Triumph Tiger 800
The arrival of the newest addition to the RITZ garage is a Phantom Black 2016 Tiger 800 XRx. The Tiger has proven to be a true all-arounder. I have toured on it, done a track day, conquered Deal’s Gap...
View ArticleHow to Not Suck at Motorcycle Maintenance
Motorcycling is much more than simply owning a two-wheeler. It also means learning to ride well enough to be safe and having the ability to maintain your motorcycle so that the machine you straddle is...
View ArticleReview: 2017 BMW R1200RS
After spending the better part of two weeks in the saddle of a 2017 BMW R1200RS riding the Alps and Dolomites of Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Austria, I have developed a pretty good idea of what...
View ArticleReview: Racer High Speed Gloves
I ride over 2,000 track miles every season. That means I spend a lot of time wearing road race gloves. I need high-performance gloves that are comfortable as well as protective. If you want to put a...
View ArticleBest Motorcycles for Newer Riders
Surf any motorcycle forum or Facebook group and you’ll invariably find a thread asking for advice about the best motorcycles for new riders. Read the comments and you’ll see a very wide range of...
View ArticleMitas Sport Force + Tire Review
Originally published in Motorcyclist Magazine. North American sport and sport touring riders have a relative newcomer joining the sport tire fray with the Mitas Sport Force+. It turns out that Mitas...
View ArticleProduct Review: Mitas TerraForce 90/10 Dual Sport/ADV Tires
My 2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XRx has been a reliable machine both on the street and off-road. The Tiger came with Metzeler Tourance Next (90% road/10% off-road) tires which I promptly swapped for a set of...
View ArticleReview: Helite GP Track Airbag Vest
Riding a motorcycle on a racetrack at speeds exceeding 100mph is exciting and immensely satisfying. But, it can also threaten your well-being if things go wrong. Even the best racers and track day...
View ArticleProduct Review: Helite Turtle Airbag Vest
I am a believer in managing risk. And one way to do that is to protect yourself in case you go down. Modern armor does a decent job of mitigating impact injury. But, as good as modern armor is, it can...
View ArticleReview: Pirelli Supercorsa TD Track day tire
At the beginning of 2019, Pirelli introduced a new track tire designated the “TD”, presumably an acronym for “Track Day”. The TD was developed with assistance of former AMA Superbike and AMA Formula...
View ArticleReview: Racer Gloves MultiTop Gloves
Racer’s MultiTop mitts are a comfy and sporty option for all weather street rides. Motorcycle gloves need to be protective, comfortable, and affordable. Designing motorcycle gloves that measure up is...
View ArticleDirt Riding Gear Choices
Here’s a little tour of what’s in my dirt riding gear closet. Maybe this can help you decide what gear is right for you. Please, please, please protect yourself when riding off road. -Bell MX9 ADV...
View ArticleAprilia Tuono V4 APRC – Track Day Bike Prep
After a full season owning a 2011 Suzuki GSXR750 track day bike, I decided to take a different route and grabbed a 2013 Aprilia Tuono V4 APRC. Check out the article I wrote about some things I...
View ArticleContinental Sport Attack 3 – Product Review
Originally published in Motorcyclist Magazine, 2016 Sporty street tires must balance the durability and predictability needed for road use while also meeting the voracious demands of the occasional...
View ArticleBook Review: Get Started Riding Motorcycles – A Definitive Guide for Women
Before I get into the review of “Get Started Riding Motorcycles – A Definitive Guide for Women”, it’s important to know whether the author of such books has the knowledge and experience to give advice....
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