I’ve never been a big fan of windscreens, but the Wunderlich windscreen extension has allayed most of my concerns. Mostly...
Bike accessories
There is barely a motorcycle on the market that couldn’t be improved with accessories. There are performance accessories that make it more powerful, handle better and brake better. There are protection and safety accessories that protect both the rider and pillion as well as their bike. There are also cosmetic accessories to improve the looks, comfort, range, luggage capacity, lighting, electronics and more. There is a huge range of motorbike accessory options and we sort the good from the bad.
The year goes by so quickly … it’s already time to join the Harley “Book Club”. Your free 102nd Harley-Davidson...
I’ve been doing a little light reading over the weekend of the 900-page 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories catalogue. Even though I don’t own a Harley, it’s nice to dream and imagine which of the more than 10,000 accessories you could put on your favourite bike to personalise...
It didn’t take accessories company Touratech long to outfit the new water-cooled BMW R 1200 GS. Their Touratech R 1200...
You’ll break out in a chorus of Silent Night with this ad from UK agency Big Communications that uses a...
If you want your Silent Night to go boom, Harley-Davidson now has a range of Boom! Box accessories. We’ve picked three items from the 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories catalogue as part of our 12 days of Christmas series. Check out all the previous days here. I’ve never...
http://youtu.be/VMDbEhayoUk It’s Christmas Eve and the last day in our 12 Days of Harley Christmas series and what has Santa...
BMW has eased the minds of many riders with their announcement today that from February 1, BMW genuine Akrapovic silencers...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7AYfq9uIY8 The next wave of motorcycle technology won’t have anything to do with your bike – it will all be in your head as motorcycle helmets become the new frontier for technology, dominated by Head-Up Display (HUD). British motorcycle helmet company Reevu – the first with a rearvision mirror –...
The first accessory you should add to your adventure bike is a set of Barkbusters. Many adventure, dual-sport and...
If your hands get sore and tired on long rides, it might be time to replace the handlebar grips or get...
No, it’s not the First of April … this really is an air-conditioning system for motorcycles. Personal air-conditions systems developers EntroSys are the inventors and manufacturers of the world’s first personal motorcycle air conditioning system – BikeAir. The AS/C system consists of a 4.5kg unit about the size of a...
Harley-Davidson has already updated their 2014 catalogue just two months into the year. The 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts &...
You’ll go a long way trying to wear out Pirelli’s Scorpion Trail motorcycle tyres, even on a heavy 1200cc adventure...
Akrapovic is a name that is synonymous with sports bikes. But now the Slovenian exhaust manufacturer has revealed a series of Open-Line full exhaust systems for Harley-Davidsons at Daytona Bike Week. Motorcycle riders fit aftermarket exhausts for a variety of reasons: Sound, performance, weight and looks. Sometimes it’s for just...
Arrow exhausts has given a legal power boost and aural extra for owners of Australia’s most popular bike, the...
There are no manufacturers who make an adventure motorcycle that is totally suitable straight off the showroom floor. You either...
Pirelli Scorpion Rally motorcycle tyres are made for the hard-core adventure rider. And now they have sizes for the big-bore adventure rider, as well. While they don’t have a tyre yet for the new water-cooled BMW R 1200 GS, they do fit the rest of the GS range as well...
I’ve always fitted Barkbusters to my adventure bikes for protection of my hands and levers from bushes and in crashes....
Australia’s Barkbusters is celebrating 30 of motorcycle handguards with some new products to be announced next week at the Intermot...
The Triumph Bonneville is the perennial darling of the hipsters. And now with waxed-cotton saddlebags, the hipsters can ride further than their local cafe The problem with fitting luggage to a Triumph Bonneville has always been the fact that the factory black leather saddlebags look out of place. They are too...
Coating the bodywork of my BMW F 800 GS with Cleararmour was the best motorcycle accessory I’ve ever added. Despite...
A simple strap could help reduce motorcycle theft in Australia which has one of the highest rates in the world....
The Kovix Security KDL6 Alarmed Disc Lock has a high-quality stainless-steel hardened pin system designed for resistance against any form of attack. The zinc alloy body has been double-coated, ensuring corrosion resistance in any weather and is available in black, yellow, orange or stainless steel. The 120dB alarm is powered...
German adventure accessories company Touratech has produced a range of high-end suspension that is tailored specifically for adventure riders. Touratech...
There are always new motorcycle gear, gizmos and gadgets coming to the market. We’ve thrown together a few of the...
Gazi Suspension now comes in black to suit many “dark” models, customs and rat bikes where riders are seeking a less chromed look. The Brisbane-based suspension system company is also expanding from its current twin-shock line-up to include mono shocks this year and company spokesman and suspension expert Paul Bushell says...
Harley-Davidson has released the Boom! Audio Stage II motorcycle audio suite of speakers to put the rock in your roll....
My Triumph Bonneville T100 is a fun little bike but I don’t pretend it’s a great performer, especially two-up. The...
It all started when Brisbane rider David Kempson wanted to buy a new bike and his wife agreed on the conditions it was “self-funded” and did not impact on the family budget. Sound familiar? That’s where the tale sometimes ends, but not in David’s case. “From there I started selling...
A good set of auxiliary motorcycle LED lights not only makes night riding safer, but also day riding. Frank Tidswell,...
We’ve seen many inventions for parking and turning motorcycles around in tight spaces, but none as small as this Turncycle...
Popular Oxford heated grips have been updated in time for the southern winter. You don’t have to be a whimp to want heated grips. They not only make you more comfortable, but they are a safety device as they keep your hands from stiffening and not being able to operate...
Have you got scratches on your bike from keys, fobs or other objects on your keyring? It’s a common occurrence...
Pirelli has jumped on the bandwagon of the growing high-powered adventure market with the release of adventure sizes for their...
The Touratech iBracket allows riders to safely and securely replace or supplement their GPS with their smartphone. The smartphone is becoming so robust and multitalented that it has replaced a lot of other electronics and soon may even replace the instruments on your motorcycle! So you’ll need a good holder...
China’s largest security motorcycle locks brand SXP (Security eXperienced Products) is now available in Australia. Despite much of our motorcycle gear...
Touratech USA has developed a range of accessories that turns the mild-mannered Kawasaki KLR 650 all-rounder into a sharply focussed...
Some motorcycles have sturdy and long sidestands and are very unlikely to roll off the sidestand, but some are too short, too flimsy and almost vertical which means almost any movement will have them toppling over. But there are some simple, cheap, complex and expensive fixes for the age-old problem. The cheapest and...
The ideal windscreen is no screen at all, but if you must have a screen, an adaptable set-up is the...
The best audio on two wheels just got better with the new Harley-Davidson Boom! Audio Stage II. If you go...
These revolutionary motorcycle stands allow motorcycles to be easily wheeled around your garage or workshop for easy parking. The “dynamoto“ stands are the work of Brisbane mechanical engineer Stuart Black and designer Stephen McGuiness who are looking for $30,000 seed funding from a community Kickstarter program to take their invention into...
Riders should be careful about buying aftermarket LED lights for their bike as they may not meet Australian standards and...
Motorcyclists are fond of accessories, gadgets and hi-tech gizmos that make their life easier and their riding more enjoyable. Here...
Tensioning a motorcycle chain is usually done by hand without any real way of knowing it has been set correctly. It may also need re-adjusting several times until the tension of the chain ‘feels right’ by lifting the chain with your finger and guessing the right tension. Now UK motorcycle...
BMW accessories company Wunderlich has developed an electronic two-wheel-drive system for the R 1200 GS that also gives it a...
Australian air filter company Unifilter has earned the prestigious and patriotic certification title of “100% Australian Made”. Unifilter has been making air filters...
Mrs Motorbike Writer has very kindly put together this Top 10 Christmas gift ideas guide to help you save time and money if you’re celebrating Christmas this year. If you want to spend more time with your bike or out riding, instead of queuing up in stores and battling the crowds, in...
German adventure and touring motorcycle accessories company Touratech has always worked closely with countryman BMW to release accessories alongside new...
We’ve said it before, self-cancelling indicators can save riders from motorists driving right out in front of them thinking the...
We know you’re busy this weekend out riding, but with Valentine’s Day looming down on us, we’ve saved you some time by curating a list of 5 gift ideas for him and her that are sure to go down a treat. However, if you really want to spoil your beloved (your...
The world’s biggest Royal Enfield concept store will open soon in Australia with the concept rolling out across other dealers,...
There is no need to buy an expensive BMW or KTM motorcycle to have headlights that illuminate the inside of...
Have you ever had your helmet roll off your seat and get damaged? Now you can store your helmet safely with this Australian Helmet Hook that sits on the end of your left handlebar. The Helmet Hook is designed in the USA and injection-moulded in China from 1/4″ ABS plastic and...
An aftermarket self-cancelling indicator is now being tested by riders and the Solvenian makers are offering early adopters a discount reward. ABCS Sistem has been besieged...
Have you ever dropped or crashed your bike and broken a lever, leaving you stranded by the roadside? Even a bent...
You either love or hate it when your chrome motorcycle exhaust pipes go blue or rusty, but now Yamaha Motor has developed a nano-film coating technology that retains the sheen. Some riders like the bluing effect caused by excessive heat as they say it gives the bike character. However, it...
Air-conditioning could be coming for riders with Honda patenting a stand-alone, tank-mounted air-conditioning unit. There have been bike-mounted air-conditioning units...
While car headlights are developing in technology, many motorcycles remain in the dark with sub-standard headlights. BMW seems to be...
While many riders stretch their finances just to buy a motorcycle and then can’t afford to buy decent safety gear, Harley-Davidson has a solution. HD Australia products manager Sébastien Bureau says they are offering customers finance deals that include up to 10% of the price of the bike to be...