I make lists of post ideas while I’m riding, but I have a terrible memory so I keep a tablet and pen in my tankbag. I can often be seen at gas stations sipping coffee and scribbling furiously before the ideas get away from me. Recently my daughter came home from college for a long […]

My name is Chris, and I’m a motoholic. It might be a corny sounding word, but I looked it up and it is legit – sort of. -aholic (also –oholic) is an accepted suffix that “denotes a person addicted to something”. For me, the vice is bikes, and it has been ever since I abandoned […]

RoadRUNNER will be represented at the International Motorcycle Show in Charlotte starting January 24th until the 26th. Christa Neuhauser and the RoadRUNNER team will be onsite to answer any touring questions, talk bikes, and offer plenty of great deals for subscribers and new readers. Wear your RoadRUNNER hat or t-shirt and get a FREE gift!

Americade 2012, the weeklong rally attracting tens of thousands of motorcyclists, will run from June 4-9, celebrating 30 years in this picturesque location. Located at the foot of 32 mile long Lake George, Americade 2012 will feature over 65 unique events, many happening multiple times over the course of the entire week–everything from new MiniTours […]

Attraction: An assortment of more than 300 of America’s most rare and collectible motorcycles. Over 24 marques are on display, including Harley-Davidson, Indian, Excelsior, Crocker, Henderson and more. Motorcycle-related exhibits, ranging from board track racing to hill climbing, are also on display. Founded by Dale Walksler in 1993,WTT has become an integral piece in discovering, […]

The title of this series of blog posts is in homage to “The Road Less Traveled” by M. Scott Peck, a guide to spiritual growth published in 1978. I chose this title because for me, motorcycling is a means toward spiritual growth, or at least a daily meditation of sorts that nurtures development if one […]

To the non-rider, owning more than one bike probably seems analogous to having several electric can openers lined up on the kitchen counter. But to the motorcycle enthusiast who likes to explore the many facets of motorcycling, one bike simply isn’t enough to cover all the bases. But what is the magic “right” number of […]

Although I was only 13 when my family moved from Austria to the States and started RoadRUNNER, it was only a matter of time before I’d be in the saddle as well. At the age of 14, I finally convinced my parents I could ride. A 3-day riding course in Austria, and many motorcycle weekends […]

Premium motorcycle suspension components are costly and don’t make motorcycles look that much more appealing on the showroom floor. Hence, corporate bean counters tend to cheap out on these vital chassis components, particularly on forks and rear shocks. This was certainly the case on a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple we had around the office, which […]

If you are looking for a comfortable, affordable, all-weather glove, then consider these by Alpinestars. They’re designed specifically for women, so size XS fit my petite hands perfectly. The glove has a durable upper textile with a waterproof Drystar membrane to protect hands from the elements. Anti-slip material on the palm guarantees a safe, secure […]

Part I: Acquiring a Used Bike Step 1: List Key Features Desired Before beginning the search for a prospective touring motorcycle, we first established the key features we wanted the bike to have. Here are the 10 things we looked for: Comfortable Seat Height: A bike with a seat height of approximately 30 inches or […]

Product Description: Handlebar risers for dual sport motorcycles that offer the following important features. Anti-Vibe design reduces vibration in bars at high RPM’s and provides a shock dampening feature to protect components and rider during harsh impacts. Adjustable dual rotation points makes a Rox riser selectively adjustable forward and back, allowing you to fit your […]