Our Summer Buyers Guide highlights 10 motorcycle products that will allow you to get the most out of the summer riding season. Photo by Kevin Wing. The summer solstice, which is June 20 this year, is the longest day of the year, allowing us to maximize our riding time. With longer days, spring in full swing, and summer just around the corner, we’re in the best part of the riding season. Flowers are in bloom, hillsides are green, and the hottest months are still ahead. Our Summer Motorcycle Gear Buyers Guide has gear you need to keep the wheels turning all summer long, from cleaning products and oil change kits to helmets, tires, accessories, and a special jacket from Vanson Leathers, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary just like Rider. We appreciate the support these companies provide for Rider, and you can help pay that forward by supporting them. Thank you, and keep the rubber side down! Click here to subscribe to Rider Dunlop Mutant Tires Dunlop’s Mutant combines unique components to create one of the most versatile performance street tires the company has ever produced. Light weight, a high silica ratio, Jointless Belt construction, Apex sidewall technology, Rayon Ply Casing, 4 Seasons Technology, and Dunlop’s exclusive MT Multi-Tread compounding combine to deliver high mileage, nimble handling, a compliant ride, and excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions. The Mutant is available in a range of sizes that fit hundreds of motorcycle models available in the U.S. Visit your dealer for pricing. Shop for Dunlop Mutant Tires Spectro Motorcycle Wash and Shine Get your bike shining like new with Spectro’s Motorcycle Wash and Shine, which are some of the company’s highest rated and best reviewed products. Motorcycle Wash is a spray-on/rinse-off cleaner that tackles the toughest dirt, grease, grime, bug splatter, brake dust, and road film, leaving a streak-free clean. Shine is a long-lasting spray that provides a high-gloss finish on paints, plastics, and chrome. Shine also forms an anti-static protective film with a water-beading effect. Spectro cleaning products are available at your local dealer or powersports retailer. Shop for Spectro Motorcycle Wash Shop for Spectro Shine 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 any movement is detected. It’s available for $169 and includes two months of free SIM service. The subscription rate thereafter is $49 per year. Shop for Monimoto 9 GPS Tracker Suzuki ECSTAR Oil Change Kits ECSTAR Oil Change Kits include everything you need to change the oil in your Suzuki motorcycle. The kits are available with full synthetic oil (R9000), semi-synthetic oil (R7000), or mineral oil (R5000) with three or four quarts, and the R5000 DR-Z kit comes with two quarts. ECSTAR oil has been exclusively designed for Suzuki motorcycle engines and tested over thousands of racetrack laps for performance, quality, and durability. The kits include an oil filter, a drain plug gasket, and 10W-40 oil. Prices range from $34.95 for the R5000 DR-Z kit to $74.95 for the R9000 four-quart kit. Shop for ECSTAR Oil Change Kits HeliBars Performance Handlebar Risers These risers, designed for the 2022-and-newer Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer and Rally Explorer models, move the stock handlebar closer to the rider by 1.25 inches and up by 1 inch, and all original cable and hydraulic lines are retained. The risers are CNC machined from 6061 aluminum. The shot-peened finish provides structural strength and complements the stock handlebar color, and the clear powdercoating adds durability. Raising the handlebar provides better ergonomics and improved long-distance comfort. These risers come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and are available for $159. Shop for HeliBars Performance Handlebar Risers Vanson Leathers 50th Anniversary Jacket Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Vanson Leathers, the Anniversary Jacket is an original Vanson signature design leather race jacket with brass hardware, a special anniversary color scheme, a slim fit, pre-curved sleeves, and an ID key fob embossed with the garment unit number for reference. Vanson Leathers made its first motorcycle jacket in 1974 and has continued making them by hand from its workshop in Fall River, Massachusetts. Vanson jackets are made from high-quality materials and built to last. This special-edition jacket is available in sizes 32-62 for $999. Shop for Vanson Leathers 50th Anniversary Jacket S100 Total Cycle Cleaner Total Cycle Cleaner from S100 attacks hidden dirt and grime that regular soap and water miss, which can lead to corrosion, rust, and tarnish. Hailed by Rider as a “revolution for the Saturday morning wash,” Total Cycle Cleaner works its way into hidden nooks and crannies to clean out the grime you can’t see, then penetrates and loosens grunge so a sharp stream of water rinses it away. The cleaner comes in a 21-ounce aerosol or a variety of liquid sizes, from the 16.9-fluid-ounce starter bottle up to the 1.3-gallon canister. Available at many motorcycle retailers. Shop for S100 Total Cycle Cleaner HJC F71 Helmet This sport-touring helmet is lightweight thanks to its Advanced Fiberglass Composite Shell. It includes a Dynamic Multi-Step Sunshield and a wide eye port for a larger field of view, and the 3D contour design ensures a secure fit. The faceshield’s Two-Way Ratchet system provides a smooth closure and better seal. The helmet is also designed to provide a comfortable fit with glasses, and the pull tab on the cheek pads allows for quick and safe removal during an emergency. The helmet also features reflective trim for better visibility. Available in a variety of color options and graphics starting at $349.99. Shop for HJC F71 Helmet Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 Bridgestone’s Battlax Sport Touring T32 and T32GT tires provide excellent performance, confidence, and contact feel in all weather conditions. State-of-the-art Pulse Groove Technology combines pulse-shaped sipes with small center deflectors to equalize water flow and improve water channeling and drainage across the tire. A redesigned tread pattern results in a 13% larger contact patch on the rear tire, increasing grip and feel, and 7% shorter wet stopping distances. The T32 and T32GT are available in most common tire sizes, with the GT option for heavier bikes. Shop for Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 Tires Wild Ass Seat Cushions Wild Ass Seat Cushions provide support and relief during long rides and utilize advanced air-cell technology to evenly distribute pressure to reduce discomfort and fatigue. The Classic seat cushion ($249.99) is made with medical-grade neoprene rubber, which reduces pain at pressure points and promotes blood flow. The Air Gel Cushion ($194.99) is made of three layers of polyurethane for durability and includes gel pads inserted inside each individual air cell. The Lite Cushion ($109.99) is made of lightweight polyurethane. Available in either Smart (15.5 x 14 inches) or Saddle (13 x 11.5 inches) sizes. Shop for Wild Ass Seat Cushions The post 2024 Summer Motorcycle Gear Buyers Guide appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Country music singer Alan Jackson has announced his plans to extend his farewell concert tour as he battles his sickness. Alan announced on his Instagram that the “Last Call: One More For the Road” tour will begin August 2nd and run through May 17th, 2025. In early 2022, Alan announced his “One More For The Road Tour,” and this last round of concerts will conclude his touring years. RELATED: Alan Jackson Kept Health Problems A Secret For Years But Now He Opens Up About His Diagnosis Alan Jackson Was Diagnosed Back in 2011 In his Instagram post, he shares that he will be visiting the following cities: Boston, MA Grand Rapids, MI Fayetteville, AR Kansas City, MO Salt Lake City, UT Oklahoma City, OK Fort Worth, TX Orlando, FL Tampa, FL Milwaukee, WI Alan Jackson announces the tour as he continues to struggle with the rare genetic disease called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Diagnosed back in 2011, Alan inherited the disease from his father. “I have this neuropathy and neurological disease,” Alan commented during an interview on the Today show. “It's genetic that I inherited from my daddy. There's no cure for it, but it's been affecting me for years. And it's getting more and more obvious.” Alan Jackson’s sickness is a group of inherited disorders that cause nerve damage, mainly in the arms and legs. Alan has explained in the past that it is similar to Parkinson’s disease and Muscular Dystrophy. He is Open About His Health Struggles Now The artist first announced his diagnosis back in 2021.”I know I’m stumbling around stage now,” Alan said. “I’m having a little trouble balancing, even in front of the microphone. I just feel very uncomfortable.” He feels that being open about his health struggles will explain why he doesn’t always walk correctly. Or why he is having trouble on stage. RELATED: Alan Jackson's Daughter Joins Her Dad For A Beautiful Duet Of ‘You'll Always Be My Baby' 65-year-old Alan Jackson, known for hits such as “Gone Country,” “Little Bitty,” and “Remember When,” has been touring for over three decades. “I’ve been touring for over 30 years - my daughters are all grown, we have one grandchild and one on the way. I'm enjoying spending more time at home. But my fans always show up to have a good time, and I'm going to give them the best show I can for this ‘Last Call.'” As Alan says in his Instagram post video, “It’s time for one last good time!” WATCH: Alan Jackson and His Final Concert Tour View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alan Jackson (@officialalanjackson) We will keep Alan in our prayers as he focuses on his health and this final tour, entertaining fans around the country with his music. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Alan Jackson Performs Lovely Tribute To Loretta Lynn With ‘Where Her Heart Has Always Been' “Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for you are my praise.” – Jeremiah 17:14 LISTEN: 2 Childhood Friends Reunite 60 Years Later | Teen Lost Her Mom, Friend's Mom Takes Her Prom Dress Shopping h/t: Fox News Featured Image Credit: Instagram/officialalanjackson The post Alan Jackson Battles Through Illness to Give the ‘Best Show’ 1 Last Time in Farewell Concert Tour appeared first on GodUpdates.

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