[This story first appeared in the March-April issue of "On the Level"] As a mentor to several (now avid) motorcyclists, I know that the issue of which bike to recommend to the new or re-entry rider is of paramount importance. This is the vehicle which will either cultivate a rider’s passion or crush it. There are several BMW models which would make fine choices – but nothing fits the bill like the F 650 CS, an often-overlooked oddball that was...
Highlights in the JULY / AUGUST 2019 issue: coming soon... and more! VIEW
Highlights in the MAY / JUNE 2019 issue: The Nostalgia from NMOTO, a tribute to the 1934 R7 prototype, built upon modern r Nine T mechanicals The Rally Raid G 310 GS, equipped with upgrades and accessories to go farther off the beaten path Corsica and Sardinia tour with Tamela Rich Wethead Brake Flush 2018 Ohio RA Halloween Rally and more! VIEW
Advancements in glove technology construction have moved at a snail's pace for what seems like forever. As a supplier of waterproof seat covers, I've had my share of wet-weather riding as I test my product in all types of conditions. I've learned a few things over the years about gloves and what a rider needs from this sometimes overlooked piece of equipment. Gore-Tex introduced the world to the waterproof/breathable membrane. Along with others in the industry, the membrane has...
"Doing traffic enforcement on a police motorcycle is not cruising around, in the wind, enjoying the ride." Sergeant Allen Noles, City of Grand Rapids, MI Police Department Editor’s Note: There are not a lot of careers in America where you can support a family while being paid to ride a motorcycle. One of the most visible of these careers is that of a police motorcycle officer. OTL Assistant Editor Ethan Powsner recently spent a morning with five members of the City...
GS owners rejoice - you can now send your bike to Starbucks to get your Flat White while you stay home in your flannel onesies arguing on the internet about motor oil! I kid. BMW Motorrad brought their gravity-defying, self-riding R 1200 GS to the Las Vegas geek bazaar (bizarre?) known as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and set it loose in a parking lot where it likely freaked out gamblers and partiers emerging bloodshot and bleary-eyed from 36-hour,...
"Introduced to the US as a 2018 model, it is a light and naked standard machine with a surprising level of equipment for the original asking price of just $4,750. As 2019 has recently arrived, a 2018 pre-owned model can reasonably be had for our magical $4,000."
Highlights in the MAR/ APR 2019 issue: The Nostalgia from NMOTO, a tribute to the 1934 R7 prototype, built upon modern r Nine T mechanicals The Rally Raid G 310 GS, equipped with upgrades and accessories to go farther off the beaten path Corsica and Sardinia tour with Tamela Rich Wethead Brake Flush 2018 Ohio RA Halloween Rally and more! VIEW
Highlights in the JAN / FEB 2019 issue: The Nostalgia from NMOTO, a tribute to the 1934 R7 prototype, built upon modern r Nine T mechanicals The Rally Raid G 310 GS, equipped with upgrades and accessories to go farther off the beaten path Corsica and Sardinia tour with Tamela Rich Wethead Brake Flush 2018 Ohio RA Halloween Rally and more! VIEW
Highlights in the NOV / DEC 2018 issue: Travel stories of Peru, High Sierras, Rawiga Road Rally, Alaska, Europe, and more; Restoration of the “Amigo” motorcycle; AMA Vintage Days; Touring Sport Dealer Spotlight; G 310 and F 850 reviews; “Dude, You Hit a Deer;” Triathlon and Moto photo gigs; and plenty more… VIEW
Highlights in the SEP / OCT 2018 issue: Recap of the 2018 Rally in Wellsboro; Clearwater Lights product review; Lowering foot pegs; Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures; Family racing business; Book reviews; Member rally review; and lots more… VIEW
Highlights in the Jul/Aug 2018 issue: Wethead valve adjustments; Member stories of reaching 50 states, Mount Nebo, and Toroweap; DART Dragoo riding training; Bob’s BMW Dealer Spotlight; Riding in Israel; and loads more… VIEW
Highlights in the Mar/Apr 2018 issue: GS Trophy stories from Jocelin Snow, Bettina Nedel, and Shawn Thomas; Interview with Michael Peyton; Behind the scenes at IMS; RA history (Robert Hellman); Burbank Dealer Spotlight; Shades of Gray vintage; Battlefield Memorial Worker Rally; and the list continues... VIEW
