Prepare an ownership decision, plan equipment for an event, or understand the limits that apply to your vehicle. Start with the practical guides below. Historical coverage retains its original context and period claims.
Practical ownership, racing, and event guides
Scooter Oil: Match the Manual, Viscosity, and JASO Class
Choose four-stroke scooter oil using the complete manual specification, compare labels, and keep a useful service record.
Desert Racing Tires: Rules, Fitment, and Selection
Prepare a desert racing tire brief around class rules, exact tire variants, compatible wheels, terrain, and documented testing.
2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour: Used-Buyer and Owner Guide
Identify the 2018 Gold Wing Tour version, review service records, check electronics, and prepare an informed used-bike inspection.
Race-Weekend RV Support: Toy-Hauler Loading and Planning
Plan race support equipment, distinguish vehicle ratings, work through a payload example, and verify the loaded travel configuration.
Yamaha WaveRunner VX: Identification, Buying, and Care
Identify the exact VX model and year, organize a used-craft inspection, and build a care plan from the matching Yamaha manual.
Motorcycle Intercoms: Bluetooth, Mesh, and Group Compatibility
Plan compatible headset connections, firmware, bridges, and a stopped group check.
Electric Skateboards: Braking, Range, and Route Fit
Compare an electric skateboard with your route using documented braking, range conditions, charging requirements, and repair support.
Polaris Ownership: Identify, Document, and Maintain Your Vehicle
Identify a Polaris vehicle, find the matching manual and recall resources, and build a traceable maintenance record.
Vespa Granturismo 200: A Used-Scooter Buyer Guide
Confirm a Vespa Granturismo 200, assess its service evidence, and prepare focused questions for a qualified used-scooter inspection.
Truck-Based RVs: Payload, Axle Loads, and Towing Limits
Read completed-motorhome ratings and scale tickets to check coach, axle, hitch, and combination limits without double-counting tongue load.
Gravity Racers: Energy, Drag, and Design Tradeoffs
Understand how height, rolling losses, aerodynamic drag, and mass affect an unpowered racer, with worked examples and a 2005 Nissan retrospective.
Motorcycles and scooters: historical coverage
Piaggio X9 Evolution 500
2004 U.S. maxi-scooter introduction and period specifications.
Ducati and the early MotoGP prototype
2002 North American relocation and prototype development coverage.
BMW Rockster
2003 motorcycle placement in Paycheck and period promotional coverage.
2010 MV Agusta F4
2009 announcement of the redesigned 2010 superbike.
Racing and off-road history
Milka Duno
2007 announcement of her planned IndyCar campaign.
Ridge Runner RTV
2004 rough-terrain vehicle introduction and manufacturer claims.
MX World Tour
2005 motocross game preview featuring Jamie Little.
RV and personal-transport history
Luxury RV
2004 race-camping lifestyle coverage at New Hampshire International Speedway.
RV
2004 Nevada tourism photo-contest results.
Winnebago Aspect and Itasca Cambria
2004 introduction of the 2005 Class C motorhomes.
Segway XT
2005 Cross Terrain Transporter introduction.
For more on-water subjects, explore boating resources.