Motorcycling
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What I like about the 2018 Harley Fat Bob 114
Mar 26, 2018 6:04 AM - Last August, Harley-Davidson rocked the motorcycle world by announcing it was taking its Dyna motorcycle lineup and folding it into its Softail line, creating a family of eight bikes. Four of them are available with either a 107-cubic-inch Milwaukee-Eight engine or the more potent 114 c.i. engine. -
Keep a tight grip on your Racer Sprint gloves
Mar 25, 2018 6:00 AM - The Sprint glove from Racer Gloves USA is a warm weather, short cuff, perforated goatskin leather glove. I tested a pair in the August heat last year and they're great. -
International Motorcycle Show to feature custom build-off
Feb 9, 2018 6:48 AM - The Progressive International Motorcycle Show, which stops at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont Feb. 9-11, is billed as the world's largest consumer motorcycle tour. The event showcases the latest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters and ATVs. -
Major bike brands bring their standouts to Chicago
Feb 9, 2018 6:44 AM - Here are some of the motorcycles the major manufacturers will be showing off at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Rosemont Feb. 9-11. -
How to plan and pack for a long trip with a passenger
Jul 30, 2017 6:00 AM - I have 42 years of experience with an outstanding wife who would rather I take long motorcycle trips without her. However, she has accompanied me on rare occasions for long weekend trips, so I believe I have learned some useful tips to pass along. -
Now distracted riding has become a real thing
Jul 30, 2017 6:00 AM - Riding should be the opportunity to take in the sights, sounds and smells of your surroundings, and to feel the wind in your face. So turn off your phone when riding and keep the use of sophisticated electronic systems on your bike to a bare minimum. -
HJC makes affordable helmet that does it all
Jul 30, 2017 6:00 AM - The HJC IS-33 II is an outstanding open-face helmet, with lots of great features and at a surprisingly affordable price point of $139 for a solid color. -
Polaris Slingshot sportier than small convertible
Jul 30, 2017 6:00 AM - The Polaris Slingshot really can't be compared to a motorcycle, other than being out in the wind with no doors and a short windscreen. It's well balanced, so it corners like it's on rails with very little body lean, and provides a unique, visceral motoring experience, says reviewer Ken "Hawkeye" Glassman. -
Are Indian Scout and Victory Octane the same?Jul 30, 2017 6:00 AM - Readers respond to Ken "Hawkeye" Glassman's stories and reviews.
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Laminar Lip extends your bike's windshield
Jun 25, 2017 6:00 AM - If your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield, chances are you experience some buffeting from the wind blast at speed. Regardless of what type of bike you ride, a manufacturer can't account for the vast difference in the heights of their riders.
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