Ever wanted to pop a perpetual wheelie? Well get ready, 'cause RYNO Motors is in production and set for the 2012 US release of two tiers of its self-balancing, single-wheeled, shit-stirring beast of a motorcycle. OK, the RYNO cycle is an electric beast. And it's technically shit-stirring because it's a hybrid--a motorcycle-scooter-bicycle mix that's maybe mostly scooter when it comes to speed and distance capabilities. Maxes are around 20 mph, and 30 miles before a recharge is needed. But RYNO--based out of bike-worshipping, tree-hugging Portland--isn't looking to compete with Ducati. They created this new flavor of monowheel as a short-distance commuter for people who want to save themselves gas, traffic, and parking hassles, but shudder at the thought of riding some wussy-looking Barbiemobile. It's a scooter for men. A bicycle for professionals who don't want to show up to work in clothes marked with pit and crotch sweat. A motorcycle for people who...are maybe kind of afraid of riding a real motorcycle.

And, come on, you can't say it doesn't look cool. The RYNO production bike, likely to cost around $4,200, will be mass produced and set first to the streets of Asia before making its way to the US later this year*. A limited run of 50 hand-built RYNOs will be similar to the production bike, but come with a signed certificate of authenticity, and cost $25,000. Despite slicing the back end off the cycles we're used to, RYNO didn't have to change its bike's control system design. knobby tires for motorcycleRiders can sit or stand on the moving bike, and then shift feet to the ground when stopping. road trail motorcycles perthAcceleration and brakes are configured traditionally at the handlebars. mini bikes for sale in fayetteville nc

An automatic balancing system (ABS) will temporarily take control of the bike if a rider begins to exceed its speed and tilt performance limits. In fact, the company notes that 80% of the bike's main system components--motors, controller boards, gyros, tires, wheels--were transferred directly from existing technology and products. The 20% of the RYNO that is unique is predominantly superficial, which leaves infinite room for whatever appearance modifications are demanded by the cultural idiosyncrasies of US, Asian, and European markets.motorcycle tires roseville *February 2014 Update: RYNO has finally set an anticipated release date of Spring 2014 (yeah, about 2 years later than estimated). motorcycle tires bedford txThe company's Webiste is currently accepting pre-orders for their uni-moto, which will cost $5,295 (yeah, about $1,000 more than estimated.) milwaukee motorcycle boot dealers

Complete specs, safety information, and more photos/videos are available on the RYNO Motors Website as well.Injuring your back is one of the worst things you can do. Fortunately, it's also an easy area of the body to add serious protection to. No matter who you are, what you wear or how you ride, you can benefit from wearing one. This is how to do it. These are the best motorcycle back protectors you can buy. Safety Standards:Back protectors are certified to one of two safety standards: CE1 or CE2. i need your clothes boots motorcycle gta 4They're both pretty safe, but CE2 halves the amount of force that's allowed to transfer through to the rider's body. Typically, that comes at the expense of weight and bulk. Many suits and jackets are sold with non-CE-rated foam inserts. These provide no quantifiable protection in a crash and should be replaced immediately with something that will.

Wear-ability:The safest back protector is the one you wear more often (preferably all the time), so buying something that's inconveniently sized, shaped or that's awkward to wear may actually be a less safe decision than buying something that's easy and convenient. Straps vs Pockets:Strap-on back protectors cover a greater area of your back, but have to be worn separately and can be inconvenient as a result. Back protectors that fit in the provided pockets in jackets are fit-and-forget, but may not cover your lower back or coccyx all that well. They also work only in the specifically-shaped pockets they are made for, so you may not be able to transfer the protector from, say, an Alpinestars to a Dainese jacket or even between different models within the same brand. In the case of wanting to fit a back protector into a provided pocket, the best product is simply the one designed to fit it. With all that understood, let's look at the different kinds of riders, their needs, habits and try and identify which protectors will work best for them.

Alpinestars Bionic Air — $120This is what I wear under my armored Vanson AR2 when I'm just riding around town. Because it's CE1, it's light and slim and the perforated design vents extremely well. No sweaty back here. And, because it's a strap-on, it covers the entirety of my back, from neck to tailbone. I've crashed in this and it provided excellent protection and I'm still able to wear it virtually every day. So slim, it won't alter the fit of any jacket and works with literally any item of riding gear. Kriega Back Protector Insert — $75This multi-density foam protector is made by Forcefield, it fits into any Kriega backpack and, despite being light and slim, manages a CE2 rating. It also covers a very large area of your back. Back protectors are a particularly good idea to wear with a backpack as they provide protection against the contents of the bag, which could be hard, sharp or both and injure you even in a light fall. I've had one of these fitted in my Kriega R35 for a year or more and it's super convenient, providing protection without taking up volume.