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Fulmer SS Helmet - Left

Fulmer SS Helmet - Left

Side view of Fulmer SS helmet with Red Maelstrom paint.

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Fulmer SS Helmet - Front

Fulmer SS Helmet - Front

Fulmer SS helmet front vents.

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2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200 Sportster First Ride

2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200: At home in the hills
2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200: At home in the hills
I had a chance to take a ride on the new 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200 Sportster, so I jumped at the opportunity to ride this modern take on an American classic.

It's been a while since I've ridden a Sportster—I've been riding mostly sportbikes and sport-tourers lately, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by the power, handling, appearance and overall quality of the XR1200.

Appearance

XR1200 at speed
XR1200 at speed
Whether you like the looks or not, the 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200 Sportster is an amazing attention-getter. All along our ride people stopped to ask about the bike and other motorcyclists did quick U-turns to check out the bike and ask questions while we were shooting photos.

Fair warning: this bike isn't subtle, so you aren't very stealthy while tooling around town. You might want to keep that in mind before you do anything 'unexpected' with the XR1200. Click here to continue...

2009 Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide - First Ride

2009 Harley-Davidson Road Glide: Photo by Kevin Wing
2009 Harley-Davidson Road Glide: Photo by Kevin Wing
The 2009 Harley-Davidson Road Glide incorporates technological improvements while retaining the classic look Harley riders want.

The 2009 Harley-Davidson Touring lineup is new from the ground up. The Dunlop D407 Multi-tread tires are a perfect match for the new black 28 spoke cast aluminum wheels. The new frame and swingarm provide a solid base for the new components and provide greater carrying capacity. Click here to continue...

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Southern California
Santa Monica to Pismo Beach, CA
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Alpinestars Effex Gore-Tex boots

Alpinestars Effex Gore-Tex boots

Alpinestars Effex Gore-Tex boots product photo courtesy of Alpinestars

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VIO POV.1 Digital Recording Deck Camera Cable Connector

VIO POV.1 Digital Recording Deck Camera Cable Connector

Here's a close-up of the VIO POV.1 digital recording deck's digital camera head unit cable connector.

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