Then & Now: Original Motorcycle Gear vs. Contemporary
Motorcyclist • Jul 22, 2010It's amazing how much things have improved over time. From the bias-ply tires and dual leading-shoe drum brakes of yesteryear to today's multi-compound radials and radial-mount four-piston calipers, things have come a long way. To help put it all in perspective, we've tracked down some iconic originals and paired them with their contemporary counterparts. Zero Gravity Double Bubble Windscreen In 1989, Zero Gravity started hand-forming windscreens in crazy colors to match the flamboyant paint schemes of the day. Five years later, Yoshimura RD approached them about a specialized screen for their… Full Story »
