November 19, 2008

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Ladies Night at Nationwide Motorcycle Shows
Download 1/2 price discount coupon on WRN
11/18/2008: The International Motorcycle Shows are in full swing now. A few weeks ago on WRN, we reported that women receive a discount on admission to the Phoenix show. That special offer is being extending to the remaining 11 shows including Dallas which just wrapped up this past weekend.
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Do you wear heated riding gear -- vest, pants, gloves, etc.?
Yes, I love it!
Yes, but it's cumbersome
No, but considering it
No, seems too complicated
No, too expensive
Used to, but not anymore

REVIEW: Kawasaki Concours 14
Sporbike engine in a touring package
11/7/2008: Kawasaki's new Concours 14 is on the shelves with lots of creature comforts so riders can tour in comfort and style. The Concours 14 is based on Kawasaki's Ninja ZX-14 superbike, so it has all the power and agility of a sportbike but with lots of special features designed for longer rides.
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Top 10 Reasons People Ride
You may be surprised
10/31/2008: Why did you learn to ride or why are you deciding to join the ranks? Riders all have different reasons for deciding to get in the front seat of a motorcycle; you'd be surprised at what some of the most popular reasons are heard in new rider courses.
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National Motorcycle Trade Show Kicks Off
Women riders booth at all locations
10/24/2008: The annual motorcycle consumer trade show known as the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show is kicking off its 16th nationwide tour in Phoenix next weekend. This year the show spotlights women in several ways, the first with admission price. Female attendees at the Phoenix show receive half price admission at the door on Ladies Day Sunday.
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Winterize Your Motorcycle
Proper storage for cold weather
10/17/2008: It's that time of year again, when riding becomes the highlight of winter dreams rather than a weekly activity. For most in the northern hemisphere it's time to bundle up and store your motorcycle for a few months. Trickle chargers, fuel stabilizer, fuel tank condensation, proper tire pressure -- these are all things you need to be thinking about in the coming weeks to store your motorcycle for the winter properly.
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Harley-Davidson Nightster Popular Among Women
WRN reviews the blacked out Sportster
10/6/2008: The Sportster line is considered Harley-Davidson's entry level family of motorcycles because the bikes are smaller in size and in engine displacement than the rest of the Harleys and the price is lower. Because of that, many first time riders gravitate to a Sportster. Now, more and more women are discovering the Sportster family with the introduction of the low and light Sportster Nightster in the 2008 model year.
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Don't Ride Without Doing This
What to check to make sure you're ready to ride
9/24/2008: Checking tire pressure is an important step to ensure your bike is safe and ready to ride, but there are several other simple checks that you can do to increase your chances of a trouble free ride.
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WRN Readers Receive $100 Off Motorcycle Tour
See New Zealand on two wheels
9/18/2008: Spring is just around the corner in New Zealand and Towanda Women Motorcycle Tours is gearing up for a season full of motorcycling fun. They are offering women two tours to choose from in February and readers of WomenRidersNow.com can receive a special $100 discount on the price.
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Women Build Bikes in Record Time
Part of the Harley-Davidson 105th Celebration
9/12/2008: There were two different women bike builds going on at the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee. Both groups completed their works of art in under 10 hours. Here are the details on their creations.
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Group Riding Can Increase the Fun
Ten tips to do it right
8/25/2008: There is fun when riding in numbers, but there are things to keep in mind and things to do to make the experience a safe one. Here's 10 safety tips to help you get the most out of riding with your friends.
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REVIEW: Victory Vegas Low
A powerful cruiser designed for for smaller riders
8/15/2008: Victory incorporates many special considerations in its new model that's designed for smaller riders. WRN contributor Pamela Collins recently took the Vegas Low out on a test ride and shares her impressions on how it measures up.
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Lowering Your Motorcycle Seat
Here's your options
8/1/2008: The first option to consider when wanting to lower your seat height is changing out your motorcycle saddle. This is often the least expensive and most viable option before changing the the actual mechanics of the motorcycle -- like installing shorter shocks.
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