For those who believe the descent from the peaks of Lake Tahoe and Donner Pass (CA) to Sacramento is a smooth one, think again. One hundred miles is a short ride, yes, but dropping nearly 8,000 feet is not.
It was in the low 40s when I departed Lake Tahoe, bitterly windy, and bits of snow [...]
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Lake Tahoe to Sacramento Trip
Posted in Touring, Uncategorized on March 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Motorcycle Riding-Fun or Dangerous?
Posted in Daily Ride, Motorcycle safety, Uncategorized, tagged motorcycle accidents, motorcycle riders, motorcycles on February 16, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Silver City, New Mexico
When I enlisted in the Marine Corps Infantry, I was surprised with the responses I received when others learned the news. Most, probably envisioning me marching away to war, expressed concern for my safety, a handful indicated they were proud of me, and the vast majority tried to relate: “hey, I [...]
Motorcycle Trip Planning-To Plan Or Not To?
Posted in Touring, Uncategorized, tagged motorcycle trips on February 12, 2010 | 1 Comment »
For those of you planning a lengthy motorcycle trip, my advice is to quit planning immediately. Planning means stating your intentions. And that means the gods of fortune are alerted to the fact you have hopes of doing something, at which point they unite against you to ensure that plenty of things go [...]
Introducing Ben Shaw-The Rider and Writer
Posted in Blogroll, Uncategorized on February 12, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Ben Shaw has been a rider since August 2007, when, freshly returned from multiple combat tours with the US Marines in Iraq, he purchased a Yamaha Virago 250. Ten days later, dissatisfied with its small size, he purchased an 1100.
In 2008, Shaw rode cross-country, expecting to cover 5,500 miles in roughly a month. [...]
Motorcycle Gifts over $100
Posted in Motorcycle Gear Articles, Uncategorized, tagged jafrum motorcycle gear, motorcycle accessories, motorcycle helmets on December 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This year if you want to give a great gift to the biker on your list and you have either really deep pockets or you just love them a whole bunch and you want to really splurge, there are many gifts you can choose from. I’ve compiled a short list of some great gift ideas [...]
Icy Riders -Ice Racing Motorcycle DVD
Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, Uncategorized on December 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For three years, documentary filmmaker Bengt Löfgren, followed the riders, mechanics and fans in the glorious world of Ice Speedway. Icy Riders is a film about dreams, ambition and aging during what might become the last season of the legendary ice speedway rider Posa Serenius. The result became a warm and [...]
Give your Favorite Biker the Gift of Safety
Posted in Motorcycle Gear Articles, Uncategorized on December 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re looking for a great gift for the biker on your Christmas list, no gift says ‘I love you’ more than safety gear. Making sure they are safe when they ride will give both of you peace of mind and it will make a great gift.
Here is a list of the best safety [...]
Great Gifts For Your Favorite Rider For Less Than $50
Posted in Motorcycle Gear Articles, Uncategorized, tagged Motorcycle Gear on December 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you, or someone you love, is a motorcycle enthusiast and you want to find them, or you, the perfect Christmas gift, I can help. There are a ton of accessories that you can get that will make the motorcycling experience more comfortable, safer, or just plain cooler.
The list I’ve compiled below includes gifts [...]
Buell Discontinued
Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, Uncategorized on November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
An emotional Eric Buell announced that Buell motorcycles will no longer be built. Known as a trend setter in motorcycle advancements, the Buell brand has been making motorcycles for over a quarter of a century.
Harley Davidson recently announced they were discontinuing all production of Buell motorcycles and accessories. A press release quoted CEO Keith [...]
Motorcycle Heated Gear
Posted in Motorcycle Gear Articles, Uncategorized, tagged jafrum motorcycle gear, Motorcycle Gear on November 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Heated Motorcycle Gear
If you live in a colder climate you will be happy to know that you can continue riding even during the colder winter months with the addition of heated motorcycle gear. You can get heated jackets, jacket liners, vest liners,
heated motorcycle gloves, gloves liners, pants, [...]
Las Vegas Bikefest Recap
Posted in Motorcycle Events, Uncategorized on October 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Ninth Annual Las Vegas bike fest which ran the weekend of Oct 1- 4 is now a thing of the past. But if you talked to any of those attending the event they would say they had the time of their lives!
Attendance was right on target with last years’ at about 30,000, seems like [...]
Las Vegas Bike Fest 2009
Posted in Motorcycle Events, Uncategorized on September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The ninth annual Las Vegas Bike fest is scheduled for Oct 1st through Oct 4 2009.
Over 40,000 motorcyclists are expected to descend on Sin City for the four day international event. The bike fest features a $100,000 Poker Run, a custom bike show, Miss and Mr. Las Vegas Bike Fest as well as vendor displays [...]
Clunker Jacket Program from Jafrum
Posted in Deals and Promotions, Uncategorized, tagged clunker, motorcycle jacket, used motorcycle jacket on September 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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2009 AMA International Women and Motorcycling Conference
Posted in Motorcycle Events, Motorcycle Riders and Pictures, Uncategorized, tagged bikers, female bikers, female riders, jafrum motorcycle gear, motorcycle riders, motorcycles, women riders on September 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The 5th annual 2009 AMA International Women and Motorcycling Conference
was held in Keystone Colorado August 19 -22. This years theme: ‘Riding to New Heights’.
There were 1,000 avid motorcyclists in attendance. The event was sponsored by [...]
Indianapolis 2009 – MotoGP Race Winner
Posted in Motorcycle Events, Uncategorized, tagged Indianapolis, MotoGP on September 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Indianapolis was the place to be this past weekend, August 28-30, as Jorge Lorenzo of Spain took first place at the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.
In the last two races this season Lorenzo, crashed. This year his top two competitors, Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi took their turns and each crashed, separately, and allowed Lorenzo [...]
Grant Reynolds, the motorcycle enthusiast in Househusbands of Hollywood
Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, Uncategorized on August 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A new reality show on Fox called “Househusbands of Hollywood” premiered recently. The show highlights stay at home dads and what it’s like to be married to a famous woman. The show airs on Saturdays at 9/8c
One of the men on the show, Grant Reynolds, is also an avid motorcyclist. Reynolds is married [...]
Red Bull Indianapolis GP
Posted in Motorcycle Events, Uncategorized, tagged motorcycle racing on August 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the spot to be on August 28-30 for the 2nd annual Red Bull Indianapolis GP. This year also marks the 100 year anniversary for the IMS.
The last weekend of August will be like a dream come true for any racing fan. This event offers something for everyone. Three [...]
Motorcycle Protective Gear – What You Absolutely Need To Have
Posted in Motorcycle safety, Uncategorized, tagged Motorcycle Gear, motorcycle safety training, reflective motorcycle gear on August 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Unfortunately, for many, when they think of riding their motorcycle they are thinking of being free and looking sexy and not about their own safety, which is why so many motorcyclists end up severely injured every year.
You can’t control [...]
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