Motorcycle Blogs
Sunday, December 14th, 2008
I was picking up some parts for securing my ignition, parts that only the dealer in Hayward, CA carries. As I was there I was exiting a weird looking bike caught my eye. They had a Blue 2009 Kawasaki Versys on the floor. I have been looking at the bike ...
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Monday, November 17th, 2008
Not since I saw Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang have I been this excited about a flying car. A british inventor has cobbled together a dune buggy and a paraglider propelled by a fan powered by a Yamaha R1 engine. The car will travel form London to Timbuktu all under its own power. ...
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Sunday, October 19th, 2008
Before Bikefest in Vegas, I decided I would ride my Kawasaki through Death Valley on the way down. From Oakland, CA I took 580 out to the Central Valley, then 108 over Sonora Pass and the Sierras. 395 then hugged the eastern Sierras past Mono Lake and the east entrance ...
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Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a copy of the DVD “Why They Ride”. The “They” refers to me and all motorcyclists, and why we ride. It documents two brothers’ journey from Indianapolis to Deals Gap, a mecca for bikers. Also known as the Tail of the ...
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Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
From College OTR:
Four men were taken into custody yesterday after one man, Tharin Gartrell, was arrested in Denver when police found two rifles, ammo, a rifle scope, a bullet-proof vest, walkie-talkies and meth in his car during a routine traffic stop. They knew it was serious because of the walkie-talkies-- ...
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Friday, August 15th, 2008
Whether buying a new bike, taking your bike with you to a new home, or going to a rally too far to ride to, shipping your motorcycle may be necessary in many situations. It can be very hard to find a good, trustworthy carrier if you do not know what ...
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Harley-Davidson, the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer is looking for European growth with it's acquisition of Italian bikemaker MV Agusta for $108 million. The announcement on August 8th is Harley's second attempt to get into the sportbike segment after it's purchase of American motorcycle manufacturer Buell ten years ago.
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Sunday, August 10th, 2008
A great ride for those in the East Bay or San Francisco is down to Sunol. Starting from Highway 24 take the Old Tunnel Road exit. Old Tunnel Road turns into Skyline Blvd which winds its way through several East Bay Regional Parks. Hang a left on Redwood Road and ...
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Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
While Obama has been attracting large audiences to see him talk, McCain this week decided to go to where the crowds are. His recent stop in Sturgis, South Dakota, during the Black Hills Classic motorcycle rally, made me wonder which nominee is best, strictly on biker ...
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Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
If you have driven abroad, roundabouts can be a strange and scary experience. A constant stream of vehicles, short merges and cars entering and exiting from all directions can test the wits of the uninitiated. But for those who are used to them, roundabouts are a more efficient and safer ...
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