While falling orange leaves signal the approaching end of summer and shorter days, the fall season also offers fantastic riding. With the summer heat subsiding, a moto camping trip with friends or a crisp weekend ride is just what the doctor ordered.
Our Fall Motorcycle Gear Buyers Guide includes products that’ll help you make the most of the fall season, including apparel, tires, gadgets, and more. The companies listed here support Rider and help us keep the lights on, and you can pay that forward by supporting them.
Treat yourself to something new, call up your riding friends, and hit the road. We’ll see you out there!
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Barnett Hydraulic Brake and Clutch Lines
Founded in 1948, Barnett Tool and Engineering remains family owned and operated, and its high-quality clutches and control cables are made in the USA. Its hydraulic brake and clutch lines are designed to match Barnett cables and are available in Classic Stainless braid, Platinum Series bright silver, Black with chrome fittings, or Stealth black-on-black. The brake and clutch lines are available in stock or custom lengths to fit American-made Harley-Davidson and Indian models as well as metric models, and ABS lines are also available.
Brake Free Helmet Light
The Brake Free helmet light solves a problem common to motorcyclists – a lack of visibility to other motorists. The system is an ultra-light, small, wireless brake light that easily mounts to most helmets. The device’s built-in sensor-based technology detects when you slow down using gyrometers and accelerometers and activates the light. There’s no need to splice wires or download an app to use the device: simply stick on the universal helmet mount, attach the device, and ride. Available in black or white for $169.99.
Dunlop Roadsmart IV Tires
Compared to the Roadsmart III, Dunlop’s Roadsmart IV sport-touring tires are claimed to improve mileage by 23% for the front and 26% for the rear and provide 15% lighter steering on turn-in. The new compound has Hi Silica X and Fine Carbon technology for grip and stopping performance in wet conditions, and a new sidewall construction improves handling. The rear tire features Multi Tread Technology, which allows the center compound to last longer, while compounds on the shoulders provide better grip. They have a ZR speed rating and start at $227.95.
EagleRider Rentals and Tours
EagleRider, the world’s largest motorcycle rental and tour company, offers new Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, BMW, Honda, Indian, and other brands for rent. All motorcycles are maintained to meet strict factory standards for a fun, safe, and affordable riding experience. EagleRider operates from more than 200 worldwide locations, leads over 100 guided and self-guided motorcycle tours (including Route 66 and the Wild West), and offers convenient one-way rentals, luggage storage, free parking, free use of helmets, generous Club EagleRider membership benefits, and more.
Feuling Parts BA Air Cleaner Kit
This air-cleaner kit for Harley-Davidson Dyna (1999-2017), Softail (2000-2015), and Touring (1999-2007) models lengthens the intake runners and increases air velocity, delivering added volume for balanced dynamic flow. It features a billet-aluminum velocity stack, a reusable air filter, and a one-piece billet cage. The kit’s one-piece design creates a clean look and allows for easy installation. It’s set up with OEM-style cylinder-head breathing, routing into the intake with optimized vent hole locations to meet emissions standards. Available for $659.95.
SMK Gullwing Supertour
This modular helmet features P/J homologation for use in both open and closed positions. The Energy Impact Resistant Thermoplastic shell has an abrasion-resistant finish, the interior comfort liner is anti-static and moisture-wicking, fit is intermediate oval, and crown, chin, and rear vents provide ventilation. The faceshield is double-pane, extra-wide, and Pinlock-ready. It also features a retractable sunshield, wind stops, a breath deflector, and a quick-release chinstrap. Available in sizes S-4XL in the new Supertour graphic design starting at $169.99.
Monimoto 9 GPS Tracker
This GPS tracker allows you to keep tabs on your motorcycle at all times and will alert your phone if any movement is detected while you’re away from the bike. The device, placed on the bike in a discrete location, connects to the included key fob. The device is deactivated when the key fob is nearby, but when the key fob moves away from the bike, the device automatically arms and will send alerts and its GPS position to your phone if movement is detected. It’s available for $169 and includes two months of SIM service. The subscription rate thereafter is $49 per year.
River Road Ironclad Leather Jacket
This classic-styled medium-weight leather jacket features a soft poly taffeta liner, articulated curved sleeves, a gusset action back, and two-way CF zippers. The removable full-sleeve liner is quilted and insulated for warmth in colder months, and the snap adjusters at the waist allow for a customized fit. The jacket includes a left chest zippered exterior pocket, a zippered interior pocket, and two zippered handwarmer pockets. Available in black in men’s and women’s sizes. Visit your local Tucker Powersports dealer for pricing.
Spectro Heavy Duty Golden Synthetic Oil
Spectro’s new Heavy Duty Golden Synthetic SAE 20W50 oil offers performance, protection, and reliability for V-Twins. Top-tier, highly refined hydrocracked group-3 base oils are combined with the most advanced anti-wear additive packs to reduce wear, extend component life, and eliminate valve sticking. This synthetic engine oil reduces friction, offers tremendous lubrication, and provides superior protection in extreme heat conditions, especially for air-cooled Harley-Davidson and Indian engines. It meets all OEM warranty requirements.
Cardo Packtalk Pro
This communicator not only allows speaking with riders/passengers, taking phone calls, and streaming music, it also includes a new IMU that enables built-in crash detection that can send an emergency notice in the event of a crash. This new comms device uses Gen 2 Dynamic Mesh that can pair several riders on a single Bluetooth channel, its speakers are 45mm JBL, and its Natural Voice software allows voice-activated operation. The Packtalk Pro is fully waterproof at up to three feet of depth, and the rechargeable battery can last up to 13 hours. Available for $459.
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