READER PRODUCT REVIEW: Slix Kevlar Lined Riding Jeans
By Leah Petersen, New York City, New York
7/20/2010:
Stunt rider Leah Petersen needs the best protection possible when doing wheelies and other stunts on her Kawasaki Ninja 636. She recently purchased Slix jeans, a feminine leather-like jean, that is actually denim, lined with Kevlar and another abrasion resistant material. Being safe and wearing protective gear is a requirement for Leah in her work of stunt riding. Check out her video review.
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READER PRODUCT REVIEW: ICON Bombshell Boots
By Heather McCoy, Scottsdale, Arizona
6/15/2010:
The average female in America is about 5 feet 4 inches; the average male, about 5 feet 10 inches. The average sportbike rider is (overwhelmingly) male. You can see where I’m going with this. If you’re an average American female, go out and find a stock sportbike you can reach the ground on… go ahead... I dare ya.
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READER PRODUCT REVIEW: Firstgear TPG Monarch Jacket
By Peggy Zaring, LaCrosse, Washington
6/15/2010:
Two years ago I bought the new Firstgear TPG Monarch jacket. Here are some things that real women riders need to know about the jacket. I am not a fair weather rider. I ride a BMW K 1200 GT and ride between 10,000 to 15,000 miles a year (wish I could ride more). I’m not a big women, but I am no skinny minny size 2 model either.
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Reader Product Review: Hugger Gloves
By Denise L. Glassman, Arlington Heights, Illinois
1/9/2010:
It isn't hard to find a pair of gloves to keep your hands warm for winter riding. I must have five pairs of them. But it is hard to find a pair that fits a woman's hand properly and isn't so bulky that you feel like you're wearing boxing gloves. Like many women, I have small hands, and most gloves are cut for a man's hand. Women have to buy size small or x-small if they're available.
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READER REVIEW: 2009 Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Brenda Stahler, Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Brenda's height 5 feet 4 1/2 inches
11/22/2009:
I just traded my 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster Hugger for a 2009 Harley-Davidson V-Rod and wish I would have done it sooner. I'm only 5 foot 4 1/2 inches and couldn't find anything that fit me. There were other Harley's that were lower, however they were so wide I couldn't get my legs around them and still reach the ground.
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Reader Product Review: Motolights
By Kris Kessell, Sacramento, California
11/11/2009:
I had the great fortune of riding my 2003 Harley Davidson 100th anniversary Softail to the AMA Women's Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2006. It was an amazing three-week roundtrip journey from Sacramento, down to Vegas, up to the Grand Canyon back down through New Mexico, across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, to arrive in Georgia on Thursday.
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READER REVIEW: 2008 Honda Shadow Spirit C2 750
Owner: Sherry Brody, Litchfield Park, Arizona
Sherry's height: 5 feet, 2 inches
10/12/2009:
I purchased my Honda Shadow Spirit with only 400 miles on it. I love this bike! The bike is approximately 600 pounds but is weighted very well. Before I purchased this bike I was riding a Honda Shadow VLX 600 which was very top heavy. I bought this bike with the red wind shield, engine guard and saddle bags already on it. I don't like the look of saddle bags in general so I removed them and use a hip pouch and/or a back pack.
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READER REVIEW: 2009 Roar WildKat
Owner: Deborah Speicher, Tampa, Florida
Deborah's Height: 5 feet 1 inch
9/16/2009:
I missed the formal unveiling of Roar Motorcycle's WildKaT motorcycle, which took place during Daytona BikeWeek 2009. I had briefly stopped in to Roar the day it arrived but the bike was in the back of the shop getting some tweaking and I was heading home to Tampa.
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