Easy to use, these devices are handy for all sorts of temperature measurements. What to do when the temperature is...
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Rick Korchak, the original founder and owner of wBW for 20 years, passed away in June 2018 after battling brain cancer. His influence continues to drive wBW's core values of safety, responsibility, and quality.
Very robust chain and lock with hardened steel and other features designed to protect against cutting. Chain includes fabric chafe...
I love flashlights, no doubt about it. I’m not sure why, either. I guess they bring back memories of my Boy Scout days and the motto “Be Prepared”. Surely a flashlight and a good knife are two of the absolute must-have items when preparing for any contingency. A modern instantiation...
Like the Glare Professional Polish (review), the Glare Spider Swirl Remover really does work. It takes a bit of “elbow...
The Formotion Spot clock is a motorcycle clock. It is waterproof rated to 3 ATM. The Spot Clock has a...
The CR&S “DUU” and Custom Motorcycles CR&S Custom Motorcycles Power cruisers are in, and they’re looking good. The genre seems to be evolving into a modern cross between the classic cruiser of the past and the street burner of the future. I guess the Yamaha V-Max was first, and it...
High quality pump has a unique flexible and retractable air hose that is useful for filling a motorcycle tire. The...
The Windjammer II is a unique product that can decrease motorcycle helmet noise caused by wind buffeting while also providing...
Soft fleece bag to protect a spare motorcycle helmet face shield. Soft flannel, made in the U.S.A., fits just about any full-face motorcycle face shield. It has the Roadgear logo inscribed on a backing of 3M Scotchlite retro-reflective material, a nice touch. Makes a great holiday gift! Got a spare...
I’ve found my new favorite winter motorcycle gloves! The Roadgear Boss gloves are warm, comfortable, waterproof and windproof. They have...
The SCHUBERTH S1 has solid build quality and it’s relatively quiet. The large shell size (for XL) and thick neck...
The Shark RSR is very expensive. It is relatively light at 1601 grams for a size XL. It is Snell certified and meets the ECE 22-05 and DOT standards. The face shield is very thick at 3 mm, yet it has outstanding optics. It also has an infinite adjustment for...
Ready-made wiring harness and relay kit makes it easy to add a horn relay to power a set of motorcycle...
I’m always interested in learning about new products that have the potential for improving motorcycle rider protection and safety. I...
Powerful two-stage headlamp, made in the U.S.A. and with a lifetime warranty (that I have used!). The Princeton Tec Yukon headlamp is one of the most important tools in the webBikeWorld garage. LED headlamps have become an essential item around the webBikeWorld garage. A good quality headlamp can really come...
of REV’IT! motorcycle clothing, and with good reason. In our opinion, REV’IT! makes some of the best quality, most skillfully...
The Roadgear Euro-Tec pants are comfortable, warm and waterproof. They’re also breathable. The lightweight padding is the compromise for comfort....
The search for the perfect motorcycle tire air pump continues. Our goal? To find a motorcycle tire air pump that has these characteristics: small, light weight, reliable, easy to stow on the motorcycle and easy to use. The correct tire pressure is crucial to the safe operation of a motorcycle,...
The Roadgear XCaliber jacket is very comfortable, including the collar lining. It has the new Schoeller Keprotec retro-reflective reinforcement material....
The Aerostich Darien is a nicely made jacket. It can be hot in the summer. The armor feels loose inside; the...
The X-901 is a relatively quiet helmet. It has nice graphics; the face shield has a small setting for defogging; it is DOT safety standard. Fits “long oval” shaped heads best. The top venting needs further evaluation when weather changes. There is no mechanism to secure the extra length of...
Summary Very nicely made shock absorber; looks like custom made. Chromoly steel; rebuildable. Nitrogen gas charged. Comes with cool-looking progressive...
The Silencio Soft Foam brand is firmer than other earplugs and hard to fit in the ear canal due to...
Very nicely made shock absorber; looks like custom made. Chromoly steel; rebuildable. Nitrogen gas charged. Comes with cool-looking progressive rate springs in black or red. Internal bladder eliminates need for external reservoir. Five position damping adjustment. Threaded collar adjusts preload but collar is a bit stiff and doesn’t turn easily. ...
We’ve said it many times. And we’ll say it again. The noise generated when riding a motorcycle is hazardous to...
The REV’IT! R-Tech jacket has some unique features. It employs a selection of high-quality materials that make it stand out from...
Mad Max was a wuss. We now know that the Borg are the most bad-ass life forms in the Universe. Well, if you’ve ever wondered what kind of gloves the Borg wear for a motorcycle ride, you’re looking at them! The styling of these Icon TiMax gloves is obviously what hits you first. The...
Summary Comfortable boots featuring Oxtar’s patented Torsion Control System, which limits movement and protects the ankle from bending too...
Lightweight; accurate; lifetime battery; 5-year warranty; comes with belt carrying case. The original Roadgear “Hi-Tec” tire pressure gauge was (and...
We’re big fans of 3M Scotchcal paint protection film, which is very useful in motorcycle applications. We’ve covered this subject previously in thereview/technical article on the SheerMask paint protection system. SheerMask is available pre-cut for a few different motorcycle models, and to be honest, if you can find a pre-cut...
Ride Hard Ride Smart Paperback: 143 pages Dimensions (in inches): 0.44 x 10.66 x 8.28 Publisher: MBI Publishing; (April 2004)...
Remember the old ´70’s automobile commercials that extolled the “road hugging weight” of the latest behemoth? I used to get...
Does motorcycling benefit from science, or is it the other way around? It seems pretty easy lately for manufacturers to apply 21st Century technology whenever they want to add the next generation of super-deluxe high-tech features and create the latest high-tech gear for our benefit. The evolution of motorcycles, engines,...
Potential for motorcycle riders not quite realized. Back in the old days, automobiles didn’t have seat belts or padded dashboards,...
Remember the Mods and the Rockers? No, not a rock group, but the young British rebel gangs of the 1960’s. For some...
The Justissimo is a well-made flip-up helmet with some interesting features and nice attention to detail. Includes internal retractable tinted visor. It is also relatively quiet and it has good ventilation. The internal length from the back of helmet to chin bar is relatively short. What to call this type...
One of the benefits of conducting helmet reviews is the ability to compare many different brands and models against each...
Vendramini Marathon Motorcycle Boots Review Summary The Vendramini Marahton boots are made in Italy from real leather. These are...
Confused? This used to be called the Quik Strip tool. But the original company apparently went belly-up, so now it’s the Quick Grip wire stripper by a company called Quickstrip. This is one of those 3 a.m. TV show ads that actually works pretty well on smaller gauge wires (~14-18...
Motorcycle lighting is one of the hottest topics on webBikeWorld. That means increasing light output, improving visibility, LED brake lights,...