In an old schoolhouse from the 1920s, Dave’s 209 restaurant stands out as an oasis for riders as they tame The Rattler, N.C. 209, running from Lake Junaluska to Hot Springs in Western North Carolina. As tempting as it is to pour on the throttle in the long straightaway, motorcyclists shouldn’t ignore the converted schoolhouse, for a tasty meal can become a highlight of their … [Read more...] about Dave’s 209: Worth a stop on the Rattler
Reviews
When the chips are down
The wife and I love to ride, and we ride often with a mix of twisties on the weekends. We load the bikes down with camping gear and find a mountain campground or ride to Myrtle Beach or Daytona. We’ve even done a few track days. There is a lot to be said for mixing it up and experiencing different things on your motorcycle. It’s funny how much stuff we load in the car for a … [Read more...] about When the chips are down
Viking tailbags: The editor’s review
I prefer a textile tailbag for everyday trips over larger side bags or tank bags. I've owned several brands and seen mixed results in quality. Recently, I replaced my sun-faded, but still fully functional, Viking tailbag with one of the company's newer offerings. I found the quality to be just as good, if not better, from Viking Bags and their sister brands Elite Sports and … [Read more...] about Viking tailbags: The editor’s review
Our editor is a fan of Viking bags
I've tried a lot of motorcycle tank and tail bags. When you ride 20,000 miles a year in all types of weather, my luggage bears the brunt of wind, sun, rain heat and cold. My current tailbag is a Viking, which after more than three years of use, is still holding up well. Now, I'm happy to announce we're excited to be working with Viking Bags to try out their products. I'll be … [Read more...] about Our editor is a fan of Viking bags
Zero Motorcycles: giving an electric bike a try
I love my bike. I mean I really, really love my bike, but I also love to try different bikes. Recently, I’ve ridden four different bikes, a 1971 Norton Commando, a 1975 Norton Commando, a 2021 Zero SR/S, and a 2022 Zero SR. Well, it was the Zeros that got me in trouble. If you’re a huge fan of Harleys with the loudest Screaming Eagle pipes you can get, a Zero may not be the … [Read more...] about Zero Motorcycles: giving an electric bike a try
