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Motorcycle Riding-Fun or Dangerous?

Posted in Daily Ride, Motorcycle safety, Uncategorized, tagged , , 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 [...]

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Trike Motorcycles, This Isn’t your Toddlers 3 Wheeler!

Posted in Motorcycle safety, Motorcycles in the Media, tagged , , on September 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

A motorcycle trike is exactly what it sounds like: a three wheeled motorcycle. These new forms of motorcycles are really starting to gain in popularity, what used to be novelty is becoming common place. 
There are many reasons for the increased popularity of these machines. For many people the added [...]

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2009 AMA International Women and Motorcycling Conference

Posted in Motorcycle Events, Motorcycle Riders and Pictures, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , 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 [...]

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Bald Overlook -picture from a customer of Jafrum

Posted in Motorcycle Riders and Pictures, tagged , , on July 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »

I’m wearing my Pistol Pete premium leather jacket, 5-pocket leather pants and Milwaukee classic harness leather boots from Jafrum in the photo of me standing by the Lone Bald Overlook sign note: I didn’t even read the writing on the sign when the picture was taken…noticed later while reviewing the pictures of the day [...]

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Harley-Davidson Fantasy “Race to the Ralley” from Activision for Playstation 2

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, tagged , , , on October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

It had to happen sooner or later: Harley-Davidson has always been the object of desire for many who for whatever reason didn’t take the plunge and buy one. Now the fantasy can be even more realistic with a help of a little technology. The story carried by Motorcyclebikes.org follows:
Activision gives gamers the chance to [...]

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Motorcycle and Scooter Sales Soar In Response to Gas Prices

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, tagged , , , , , , on July 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »

The word is out for the millions of automobile drivers who are looking for a way to beat the skyrocketing gas prices. They are finding that for just a few thousand bucks they can get a motorcycle or scooter that will give them 50 miles to the gallon or better.
They are discovering what many bikers [...]

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American Thunder Presents an American Original: Ridley Motorcycles

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on June 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Mark your calendars and get ready for a real treat at 8pm on Tuesday, June 24th. SpeedTV’s fascinating American Thunder motorcycle series has become hugely popular and this week’s episode puts the spotlight on Ridley Motorcycles.
Filmed during Myrtle Beach Bike Fest the show will feature an interview with Jay Ridley, son of Clay Ridley who [...]

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Is it Really Cool for Bikers to Behave Badly?

Posted in Daily Ride, tagged , , , on June 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

With the onset of warm weather bikers around the country are eager to be on the road again and part of the fun is attending biker rallies.
One of the first events that always have a huge turnout is Bikefest in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina which took place June 2nd.
The reports have been pouring in [...]

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Vintage Motorcycles on Exhibit in Juneau, Alaska

Posted in Daily Ride, tagged , , , , , , , on June 9, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Believe it or not, with only 91 miles of road Juneau, Alaska has more motorcycles per capita than most places in the United States.
This is one of the reasons for the “91 Miles to Ride: Juneau’s Biker Culture exhibit at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum.
Four classic motorcycles will be on display; a 1924 Henderson Inline [...]

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President Bush Receives His Own Motorcycle Jacket

Posted in Daily Ride, tagged , , , , on May 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

President Bush is now an honorary member of the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club complete with his own leather jacket. And you cannot help but wonder which motorcycle the President would ride: would it be a Harley-Davidson, Triumph or Honda?
Many of the Rolling Thunder bikers are veterans and reminded President Bush that there is a lot [...]

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Now Get Your Motorcycle Racing Thrills on Internet TV

Posted in Daily Ride, tagged , , , , on May 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Motorcycles and racing is a match that’s made in heaven as far as fans are concerned. Thousands of bikers and car drivers attend events that deliver a thrill that is hard to define. Several websites have broadcast events but there’s something new is on the horizon: The Moto Channel on MediaZone.com.
Media Zone brings comprehensive coverage [...]

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A Handy Biker Accessory

Posted in Daily Ride, tagged , , , on May 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Whether you are biking to work or across country, you can never have enough storage space but you don’t want to weigh down your bike too much with extra luggage. Having all of your necessities at your fingertips just got easier with the Grab-it Pack. With a design that mimics the ever-ready gun holster, this [...]

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Affordable ABS for Motorcycles: Traction Control Brake System

Posted in Daily Ride, tagged , , on May 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Braking is the one aspect of motorcycling that many bikers struggle to master, especially when making an emergency stop. There are a few new motorcycles that have anti-lock brakes, but this option calls for deep pockets; not every biker can afford them.
The problem most bikers face without anti-lock brakes is that if you are [...]

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Desperados Move From the Street to Your Garage

Posted in Daily Ride, tagged , , , , on April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

It is Bike Security 101: lock it or lose it, but it’s not just for the street anymore. Many bikers feel that parking their bikes out of sight in their garage makes it unnecessary to go through this routine but the thieves among us have gotten very clever: motorcycle thefts from garages are on the [...]

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Born to Be Wild—and Green

Posted in Daily Ride, tagged , , , , on April 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

If you have ever dreamed of owning and riding a motorcycle, here’s another reason to make that move: the zero emissions Brammo “Enertia” electric motorcycle gives you a thrill while you go green.
Electric motorcycles have been around for quite a while—and they’re no wimps either. In fact, if you have 100 Grand sitting around [...]

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The Long Way Down: Two Bikers on a True Adventure

Posted in Daily Ride, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

While the mystique of riding a motorcycle causes many to yearn to shed their conventional mode of transport and don a leather jacket instead, for bikers around the world who enjoy the experience on a regular basis the goal is much bigger. Many bikers dream about it, but only a few ever have the ability [...]

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Heads-Up for Honda V-Twin Owners

Posted in Daily Ride, tagged , , , , , on April 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

In case you haven’t heard, if you own a Honda VT750s VT600s, VLXs and VTX 1300s manufactured in 2006, 2007 or 2008 you may be in danger every time you start your engine.
Honda has issued a recall of these models which is now in progress as of April 10, 2008. The recall is due [...]

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Motorcycle Lifestyle Exhibit

Posted in Daily Ride, tagged , , , , , , , , on April 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Alfred P. Sloan was elected President of General Motors in 1923 and led the company to phenomenal success for 23 years. Flint, Michigan was famous for making carriages long before it became known for automobiles. The Alfred P. Sloan Museum located at 1221 E. Kearsley Street is part of the Flint Cultural Center dedicated [...]

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