Introduced to the US market in 2010, the Ducati Multistrada 1200 has proven to be a versatile bike. From winning at the Pikes Peak Race to the Clouds in both 2010 and 2011, to its popularity with the average rider, it’s received well-deserved attention. But even a great bike with a skilled rider can go down, [...]
AltRider has teased us with a new luggage rack system for the R 1200 GS that is more than a standard luggage rack. It’s more like a luggage ‘system’ than anything. Check out the video below after some screenshots of the rack system. Some features to note: FIrst configurable luggage rack on the market (can [...]
If you’re into riding on all types of terrain, check out this video from AltRider. Looks like a great time, maybe next year I can round up a bike to take out on the ride with them during the 2012 event!
AltRider has just announced a whole slew of new parts for the Yamaha Super Tenere XT1200Z. Protecting the bike from almost head to toe with some beefy American made parts. All in stock and ready for purchase are the crash bars, skid plate, luggage racks, exhaust heat shield, the rear brake master cylinder guard, the universal [...]
The last thing anyone needs is a busted headlight, especially if it’s way out on the trails and single track back… If the bike happens to be a BMW F 800 GS, there is now a solid option from AltRider. Different from others, one of the best features if the AltRider guard is how easy [...]
Today is all about the adventure in our “Week of T-Shirts” giveaway. AltRider is providing our t-shirt for day 4! AltRider has a few styles of shirts depending on what you ride – the winner will get their choice of size and style! Click the image to the right for an example of styles, follow [...]
I’ve sent out a couple of Tweets and posted on the Footshifted Facebook page about a little T-Shirt contest on the site, now it’s time for a few more details! Next week I’ll be posting on the site each day – Monday through Friday – about winning a T-Shirt from some great companies that have [...]
(JUNE 18, 2010) – SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Good things happen when Spider Grips and Ducati team up. The first time they collaborated was in 2008, when they worked together to form Team Spider Grips Ducati. That was the year they went to the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs, and raced to [...]
(JUNE 4, 2010) CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA – The obstacles were numerous: Jagged rocks. Deep pits of mud. Logs and unsteady bridges. Countless whoops. All navigated on the BMW R 1200 GS. It was a course designed to take the adventure rider to his or her very limit. Jim Hyde and his Rawhyde team devised the Adventure [...]
AltRider has just released four new products to help protect your BMW R 1200 GS. Not only are they stylish, but they provide some great protection to keep your mind at ease when your not on the pavement. Below is the new oil cooler guard the adds to the rugged look of the bike and [...]
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Hot Leathers Heading To Leesburg and Laughlin
Hot Leathers, the industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories, rolls into Leesburg, FL for Leesburg 16th Annual Bike Fest. With a three-day weekend packed full of events and activities April 27-29, 2012, you can be sure that Hot Leathers will have all the gear you need. Come join us for another great year of [...]
Hot Leathers At The Blue Ridge Bike Fest
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Laconia Motorcycle Week Schedule, Information and Highlights
Progressive’s Laconia Motorcycle Week, “America’s Original Riding Rally,” rounds out its eighth decade with a lineup of favorite events and activities, along with new additions to the schedule. Motorcycle riders worldwide are invited to visit and experience the mountains, lakes, amazing roads and routes throughout The Granite State, along with racing and hill-climbs, bike shows [...]
Pretty nasty picture I saw over on Blood Falcons the other day, but just getting around to sharing. Hope this never happens to mine…
Is Harley-Davidson Apparel Turning Over A New Leaf?
Anybody else get the Spring 2012 Collection from Harley-Davidson in the mail box this week? What did you think?? Me, I actually found quite a few things I liked in there… when was the last time that happened? I can think of 1 over the past few years. The Half Mile jacket last year was [...]
Harley-Davidson XR1200 Video From Indy Test Day 1
I was out at Indianapolis Motor Speedway today to watch the XR1200 bikes take a few laps around the track. Lots of pictures and video, but this is the only one I’ve got time to upload this evening. More later about the day, and the evening at the Vance & Hines shop with the XR1200 [...]