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History on Wheels: Smithtown Railroad Station House
You can really learn a lot about a place by playing Tag-O-Rama on ADVRider. The local knowledge and diverse interests of the players can really make for some interesting tag locations. What is Tag-O-Rama? Tag-O-Rama is a photo-tag game played in the regional forums on ADVRider.com. The first rider rides...
New York State: Watch For Motorcycles Stickers
A few weeks ago after picking up a ‘Watch for Motorcycles‘ bumper sticker in a local bike shop, I faxed a letter to the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. In my fax I stated that I was a New York State motorcyclist and requested that if possible, that...
“Mission: We are a 501 c4 non-profit organization, advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday utility riding to the public.” - ridetowork.org Their website notes the following reasons to ride to work for the annual event: Ride your motorcycle or scooter...
Rhinebeck National Meet: Three Vintage Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
When we walked through the gates of the Dutchess County Fairgrounds where the Rhinebeck Grand National Super Meet was being held, the rain was steadily falling from the sky. These three beautiful Harley-Davidson’s looked like delicious, brightly colored candy against the wet asphalt. Unfortunately, I did not see any signs...
Art Car: Pakistani Decorated 1976 Bedford Truck
This beautifully decorated 1976 Bedford truck is part of the Smithsonian’s permanent collection. It was originally painted in 2002 during the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The painting theme is the Silk Road. We were fortunate enough to see it parked on the National Mall in the summer of 2006. Just awesome~...
Rhinebeck National Meet: Squirt Minoe – World’s Slowest Indian
Squirt Minoe, World’s Slowest Indian – 2.00 MPH I bet even Burt Munro himself stopped playing his harp on cloud 9 in Heaven and chuckled when this Indian 50cc MM5A rolled out....
Harley Davidson News
Public record for June 23, 2010
BURGLARY reported at 11:45 a.m. Monday to a garage at 1839 S. Willard Ave., Janesville....
Schneider: Singing Lansing area Harley rider revealed
The voice on the phone flowed like warm honey. It said, "That singing, full-bodied black woman on the black-and-silver motorcycle? That's me." I was expecting the call....
Ervolino: Father's Day fund-raiser for bikers and their babies
On Saturday afternoon, I decided to get my motor runnin' and head out on the highway....
Harley-Davidson to cut about 200 workers
Harley-Davidson expects in the next week to let go of another 200 workers as part of its previously announced workforce reductions....
Dover couple who each lost leg in accident suing driver
A Dover couple who each lost a leg in a collision between their Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a pick-up truck have sued the motorist, who allegedly was on his cell phone while driving....
I expected a place called the Hot Rod Cafe to have an automotive theme. What I didn't expect was how deep the gearhead lifestyle figures in the lives of the three generations of women who run the place....
Motorcycle Misadventures
Today on SideStandUp.com - Me and Geoff Hill ! 6pm Eastern
This evening (afternoon for those of us on Pacific Time) catch me on http://sidestandup.com/ and please join in the live chat which is always too much fun. Less than an hour into the show I'll being talking with Belfast-based journalist, motorcycle adventurer, author, and humorist Geoff Hill about his books......
Motorcycle Travel, Cooking and More Tonight on SideStand Up 7-9 pm EST
Tonight's guests for May 18th 2010: Miss Adventuring Carla King (yep, that's me!) is back to talk with author, photographer, videographer Brent Miller of Sojourn Chronicles about motorcycle rides that'll take you back in time. The Natchez Trace, Trail of Tears, and the Pony Express Trail are just a few......
The China Road Motorcycle Diaries: Preface
This is the preface to my book in progress: The China Road Motorcycle Diaries In the summer of 1997 I received an email from an American working in Beijing. It arrived like a fortune in my computer. “There's a bike waiting for you in a garage in China ...” it......
Motorcycle Adventure Travel Lineup Tonight on SideStand Up Radio 4-6pm PT
Tonight's lineup of motorcycle adventure travelers include Carla King, Christopher Baker, Grant Johnson, and Glen Heggstad. Don't miss it on sidestandup.com 4-6pm PT. Log-in early to join the lively chat room! Miss Adventuring Carla King is back this week with author of Mi Moto Fidel Christopher Baker. Picking up an......
Talk with travel writer Christopher Baker, Cuba expert and motorcyclist
Tomorrow I'm interviewing travel writer Christopher Baker, Cuba expert, motorcyclist, about his travels in Cuba and his book Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Castro's Cuba. (It won travel book of the year!) Hey, you may be able to motorcycle Cuba yourself soon. Find out how. Listen to SideStand Up tomorrow, Tuesday......
American Borders available as an ebook online with Scribd, Smashwords, Amazon
It was almost too easy. I uploaded my book American Borders: Breakdowns in Small Towns All Around the USA online to be downloaded from Scribd for $6.99, to view in PDF format. Readers can also buy it direct from Amazon in Kindle format, and in text only format that reflows......
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Ferrari Unveils 599 GTO in Beijing
Few monikers in the automotive world carry quite the heft of Ferrari’s GTO. Short for Gran Turismo Omologato, the designation recalls the sensational 250 GTO of 1962 and the 288 GTO from 1984. (Pontiac’s John Z. DeLorean, recognizing the designation’s mystique, hijacked it for his Le Mans-based performance model in...
Thanks to the Bahadorzadehs, a family of Iranian commodities traders specializing in steel, the exquisite table settings of Prouna are now available in the U.S. Prouna is the luxury brand of Hankook Chinaware, a 60-year-old Seoul-based family business that has manufactured bone china for the likes of Ralph Lauren, Calvin...
Turner’s Untouched Masterpiece
Sotheby’s London just may lay claim to the art market’s next big sale: An auction of Old Master and British paintings on July 7 will feature British darling Joseph Mallord William Turner’s stunning Modern Rome—Campo Vaccino, offered in its original frame. The 1839 painting is distinguished by its “mint, untouched condition,” says David Moore Gwyn...
With the heart of Swiss watchmaking firmly rooted in Geneva, the city’s Le Richemond Hotel is taking advantage of its proximity to some of the world’s greatest watch brands through its new Watch Butler service. The complimentary service for hotel guests gives them an opportunity to learn about a specific...
The pretty yellow two-seat Cubs built by American Legend Aircraft Co. expertly blend the classic and the cutting-edge, combining old-time fun flying with the latest in technological wizardry. Their latest model combines two other opposites, land and water, now both accessible for takeoffs and landings thanks to amphibious landing gear....
Hublot's CEO Jean-Claude Biver recaps week one in World Cup
First week of World Cup and I could not be happier. My beloved Swiss team beat 'Goliath' Spain. I could almost hear from my distant farmhouse the honking of horns from the thousands of cars in cities and villages in all of Switzerland. Hublot is also sponsoring the Swiss team...
Cyril Huze Blog
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. A Possible 7000 Miles Long Scam?
It all started before the 1st of the 7000 miles was ridden Sunday morning in Key West, Florida. Some reported that potential participants, before or after paying their $1000 fee to get a chance to belong to the long distance challenge, decided to withdraw after they... This is a content summary only. Click...
Aluminum iPhone Cases To Endure The Biker Lifestyle.
Hundreds of iPhone covers are available with a few more released every day. It goes from cheap plastic shells to fake and real carbon fiber to wood and even precious metals like gold, silver and platinum.. But as far I know, none specifically conceived with the biker... This is a content...
Bob Dylan To Perform At Sturgis Buffalo Chip On August 10
Bob Dylan and his Band will perform throughout the western United States in August and will make a stop in Sturgis August 10. “Having Bob Dylan play at the Chip is a dream come true,” explains Buffalo Chip owner, Rod Woodruff. “His musical contributions... This is a content summary only. Click...
From a 1915 Cyclone To a 2010 Psyclone. Half A Million Dollars Saved.
Frederick Fortune is a graphic designer, a motorcycle hobbyist whose taste about brands goes from vintage Harley to classic Norton to Cyclone…But a 1915 Cyclone Racer like the one on the top picture, the fastest motorcycle of its time (50 horsepower at 5,000 rpm, 111 mph)... This is a content summary only....
Motorcycle Wheels. Both Custom Spokes And Rims.
First, I must disclose that I have used this company in the past, and that when it will be your time to look for very fancy spoke patterns and unusual colors that you can choose – either powder coating or anodizing – you must pay a visit to the website...
Free 40th Anniversary Custom Chrome CD Catalog Gets You 10% Off Your 1st Order
In these times there are no small economies. My retail readers should know that when they order the free 2010 Custom Chrome Catalog on CD they automatically receive a coupon good for 10% off their first online order (over $199) via the CCI eStore. When placing your order... This is a...
Latest News from NorthwestCycleReport.com
Do you ride alone? A personal experience that happened on May 13th has me reevaluating my propensity to ride alone when documenting roads for the site, or any time for that matter. It had been a while since I was out and about. It was clear and sunny, so I decided...
Regular readers may recall that I had an opportunity to experience the new Advanced Experienced Ride Course last fall. My friend Dave Wendell of Pacific Northwest Motorcycle Safety (full disclosure: Dave’s company is a long-time advertiser on NWCR.) dropped me a line the other day to let me know... ...
The driving force behind one of the most iconic motorcycle films ever made, passed away at age 74 from prostate cancer. Dennis Hopper struggled with drugs and alcohol throughout his life and was recognized at various times as both a creative genius and a pariah in the film... ...
It’s time to ride again. Despite my absence from the site for a while, I am anxious to get out and ride! My new job downtown makes commuting daily a bit of a challenge, but my weekends are quickly filling up with great rides. So get that bike out, dust it...
A favorite stop for cruiser riders (and riders in general) Scooter Stuff is shutting down. The following post on the Scooter Stuff home page explains: I'm very sad to say that I'll be closing Scooter Stuff within the next couple of weeks. I'll be having a store wide... ...
Like fishing has it’s whoppers such as the “one that got away”, and the outstanding catch which grows in length each time the story is told. So motorcycling has a few exaggerations, urban legends, or better stated; falsehoods, of it’s own. Here’s a few… “I laid it down...
About.com Motorcycles
Kawasaki Teases 2011 ZX-10R with Fantastical Sketches and Soundtracks
Ahh, superbikes... once dominated by the big (Japanese) four-- Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha-- the world ...Read Full Post...
2010 MV Agusta F4 Review: Rhymes With Envy
The front wheel of my 2010 MV Agusta F4 test bike was about a foot off the ground when it finally dawned on me: this salacious sportbike is intent on ...Read Full Post...
2010 MV Agusta F4 Photo Gallery: 85% New, 100% Sexy*
Let's do things a bit differently this time. Rather than give away the whole shebang in one revealing photo, here's a look at the 2010 MV Agusta F4's side panel, which ...Read Full Post...
Introducing the 2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Models...
... not really. You see, I spent today sampling the 2011 Harley-Davidson CVO lineup on the stunning roads surrounding Lake Tahoe, but I also signed an agreement promising I wouldn't divulge ...Read Full Post...
2011 Ducati Monster 796 Review: Naked Thrills Under Ten Grand
If you're the type who doubts the potency of an air-cooled, 803cc powerplant, may I suggest chasing maniacal Dakar Rally veteran Beppe Gualini through the narrow roads that undulate around ...Read Full Post...
Check Out Our New Classic Motorcycles Site!
Got a hankering for classic motorcycles? Then John Glimmerveen is a guy you'd want to know: he's owned a Suzuki, Triumph, and Moto Gori dealership in the U.K., spent nearly two ...Read Full Post...
UKBike.com
Electric Motorcycle Just Misses 100 MPH at Isle of Man
One hundred miles per hour is nothing for the race bikes racing on the Isle of Man during the famed Tourist Trophy races, but it is an elusive target for the electric motorcycles joining...
Rossi - broken leg. FERRARI READY TO HELP ROSSI Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has offered Valentino Rossi the use of the Scuderia's cars during his recovery. Rossi, who has in the past...
BMW recalls thousands of motorcycles for brake check
The German manufacturer is recalling six models manufactured between August 2006 and May 2009 in the latest scare to strike a global automotive company. Around 6,600 motorcycles in the UK are effected by the recall. ...
Spaniards won all three categoriesThere was another full Spanish podium in the French Motorbike Grand Prix on Sunday at Le Mans, with Jorge Lorenzo on his Yamaha winning the Moto GP category. It’s his second consecutive win and consolidates his lead in the Drivers’ Championship....
Old-School - An Electric Enfield
The Volta 102 is not your typical motorcycle. But James Hammarhead is not your typical motorcycle builder.Hammarhead is a clinical neuropsychiatrist and expert in fMRI paradigm design. When he isn’t doing research at University of Pennsylvania, you’ll find him riding an old-school motorcycle or wrenching on...
My new F-Word (thats fast!) Gordon Ramsay tests Triumph motorbike
The high-octane chef goes from Hell's Kitchen to Hell's Angel on Triumph's Thunderbird cruiser Gordon Ramsay on Triumph's Thunderbird cruiserI grew up with a love of bikes, scrambling in the back garden and across the fields of Stratford-upon-Avon on an 80cc Suzuki that I...
EASTERN DIRT MAGAZINE
2010 MX Masterkids Team USA Needs Your Help
From Vurb Moto 2010 has been the toughest year yet to select and help fund the MX Masterkids Team USA squad. That being said, we have 13 riders going to Commercy France first week in July. They will be the defending champions of the event which draws over 1000 riders from...
Words and Images by Scott Lukaitis MECHANICSVILLE, Md. (June 19, 2010) Within miles of the nation’s capital Mechanicsville, Maryland played host to Round 4 of the Lucas Oils AMA National motocross series. The MotoTees Budds Creek National returned to its customary Father’s Day Weekend event for 2010 and the the thousands...
Interview of the Week – Justin Barcia of Geico Powersports/Honda
By Annie Connolly Geico Powersports/Honda rider Justin Barcia wowed us all last summer with his rookie success at the Nationals. Not only did he show us that he could keep up with veterans of the 250 class but even went on to win his first overall at Southwick. He continued to...
F 650 GS, F 800 GS, G 650 XCHALLENGE, G 650 XCOUNTRY, G 650 X MOTO Recall Notice
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 F650 GS AND F 800 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2009. THE DRIVE CHAINS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, OVER TIME THE DRIVE CHAIN COULD BREAK. Related posts:2009 Kawasaki Super Sherpa KL250F...
Off-Road Riding Gear Pioneers to be Inducted Into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the fifth and sixth members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2010: John and Rita Gregory. The Gregorys, whose industry-leading JT Racing USA created innovative motocross gear for two decades, will be among the legends of motorcycling honored...
Monday Through Friday – Interview with Privateer Aden de Jager
By Annie Connolly Monday – Friday with … In this interview we catch up with riders to see what they do during the week when they’re not at the races. This week’s rider is Privateer Aden de Jager, let’s see what he had to say… Your typical regimen between races? A lot of training...
The Kneeslider
Electric Motorcycles – Has Anything Really Changed?
Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - The TT Zero at the Isle of Man was won quite handily by the Motoczysz team, with their E1PC electric racer. Michael Czysz, illustrating what you get when you combine ample budgets and a very capable engineering team, put together...
Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Last summer, Kurt Blankemeyer of Design Cycle Inc., put together his prototype CB450R, a street legal version of a CRF450R MX bike. More than a few guys riding in the dirt have had the idea, "Hey, this thing would be...
Vintage Flat Track Racing June 25th and 26th
Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - The fine folks at Metro Racing want you to know there will be some vintage flat track racing on June 25 and 26. Mert Lawwill is going to be there, the Metro Trophy Girls and a swap meet, too. Camping...
Horex Motorcycles Returns with New 1200cc VR6
Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Horex, a very old German motorcycle manufacturer, is returning and introducing an all new motorcycle, the Horex VR6. If you like engines with interesting designs, you'll love this bike. The VR6 engine, is a 15 degree V6 triple overhead cam,...
Royal Enfield Classic Waiting List
Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Royal Enfield Bullet Classic C5 Remember when Harley Davidson had waiting lists? Well, move over Harley, hello Royal Enfield. It looks like demand for the new Bullet Classic C5 is getting beyond the company's ability to paint the motorcycles. The Classic...
Your Bike Life
Motorcyclist Deaths Drop, Sour Economy Cited
After a decade of steady increases, motorcyclist deaths nose-dived last year, possibly due to bikers watching their budgets in a sour economy. The study, set for release Thursday, indicates a 16 percent drop in U.S. motorcycle fatalities through the first nine months of 2009 compared to the same period in the...
Motorcycle Training Does Not Reduce Crash Risk, Study Says
Courses designed to make new motorcyclists safer are not decreasing crashes, according to a new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute, an affiliate of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. However, research also shows that helmets and antilock brakes on motorcycles are life savers. “We are not saying they aren’t...
Leslie Porterfield makes Guinness World Record History
Leslie Porterfield has officially entered the Guinness World Records books as the fastest woman on a motorcycle. Porterfield’s speed of 232.522mph, set in the 2008 BUB Speed Trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats on a 2002 2000cc Turbo-charged Suzuki Hayabusa, nudges the female motorcycle dealer into the spotlight as the fastest...
What to Expect from a Beginners Course (The Novella)
The always informative Captain Crash wrote this post on the Beginners Bikers Forums. I think it should be mandatory reading for *everyone* thinking of becoming a motorcycle rider! So. One day, you are in your car and you look up and ZOOOOoooommmm, a motorcycle zips by. As you watch the chrome...
Bike Condom is a motorcycle cover that will fit inside your pocket. It's biodegradable so that you can use it once and throw away. And priced at $5.99 each, with free shipping, you can afford to do so....
The Old Tablecloth Trick - wonder how many takes this took?
The good ol' pull-the-tablecloth-off-the-table-without-sending-dishes-flying routine. The oldest trick in the book? Possibly, but BMW has taken it upon themselves to update the classic demonstration in a major way. How 'bout upping the ante with 24 complete place settings around a giant rectangular table? Yeah, that'd do it. ...
Motorcycle Events in Missouri
11/07/2010 - 11/07/2010: 21st Annual Branson Toy Run. FORR, Area 57, Across from Dixie Stampede, Branson. Info: 417 - 334 - 0775; www.forr.net...
09/26/2010 - 09/26/2010: M/C Swap Meet. Twin Drive - In, Kansas City. Info: 816 - 228 - 5811; www.jwswapmeet.com...
09/26/2010 - 09/26/2010: Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet. Shadow Rock Park, Forsyth. Info: 417 - 334 - 0775; www.forr.net...
09/19/2010 - 09/19/2010: Ride For Kids. St. Charles Community College, Cottleville. Info: 800 - 253 - 6530; www.rideforkids.org...
08/22/2010 - 08/22/2010: M/C Swap Meet. Twin Drive - In, Kansas City. Info: 816 - 228 - 5811; www.jwswapmeet.com...
08/20/2010 - 08/22/2010: 10th Annual Root Hog Rally. Arrowhead Campground, Castor River, Grassy . Info: 573 - 624 - 5321...
The Scooter Scoop!
We just got this bit of video showing Binh in great spirits as he prepares to cross the border into Canada on his way to Alaska. Shout outs to Seattle Scooter Center for sharing this video with us! I imagine Binh got his oil changed and his Symba should be...
“Billionaire” music video features Vespa in place of Veyron
(Caution “F-bomb” in the first 5 seconds of the video… keep volume low) You know what, it’s a BIG hypothetical, but if I had to choose between a Bugatti Veyron or $1.5 million dollars worth of cool scooters and microcars for me and my peeps, it’s an easy choice. Yes,...
(Peugeot BB1 is like a four passenger, covered, electric scooter!) You gotta love Peugeot… those guys/gals don’t give a DAMN! Pushing boundaries hither and thither. What do you have to say for yourselves Peugeot?! Haven’t you heard of “staying the course”? Maintaining the “Middle of the Road”? Look at the Ford...
(Mod Rod was so excited that he wanted to get involved!) It’s time to RIDE OUT! That’s right, you did it last year, Right? HELL, you probably do it everyday! But, Monday is the day to put on your calendar. Monday is the day to show the...
SAN JOSE, CA (TSS)_ Long distance rider, Binh Cheung has just begun the longest ride of his career. Today, Binh leaves San Jose, CA headed for the Arctic Circle 8,000 miles away, on his 110cc SYM Symba. “In the scooter community I’m mainly known for riding a 50cc scooter everywhere”,...
Officially licensed Vespa boxers? Yes please.
Here’s a new one to me. Apparently in early 2000 Piaggio had some officially licensed Vespa boxer shorts available. The original post, on a Japanese blog called Besupagasuki’s Blog, said there were only 198 of these available… which makes me want them even more. Arigato to Akisan for sending in that...
Rides Roads and Ronman
Monday I did something that I haven’t done in a very long time. I took off on a little ride like the ones that got all this blogging stuff started for me. I didn’t travel very far from home at all. In fact I was surprised that I racked up...
Cumberland Mountain State Park
Here is a picture from Cumberland Mountain State Park in Tennessee. This group had just finished a very enjoyable visit to the park restaurant. The bridge in the background is the trademark of the park....
There is nothing like a great ride with some wonderful friends to create memories that will last a lifetime. This weekend that is exactly what I did. I absolutely love riding the back roads of this great country. I call it seeing the true America. Sure you can see scenery...
Good Food Historical Places and Geocaching
The first Sunday in March of 2010 brought us hope of Spring. Seizing the moment two other couples joined Trish and myself for a little scooter time. It was planned that we have a fairly early start for this time of year. 8 o’clock was to be the departure time. ...
Thanks to modern technology I am sending this test message from my Blackberry. If this works I won’t have any excuse for not getting new posts up. Wish me luck. Ride Safe, Roman ...
I know it’s been some time since my last post. I do have a few things to get up on the blog as soon as I can find the time. I’ve had a change in my work schedule and I just haven’t been able to sit down and...
XS650 Chopper
Hey everybody, I’m Trent Reker, editor of bikerMetric!, and we just completed an XS650 chopper we lovingly call the FREEDOM OR DEATH MACHINE. It was built by Jeff, the brilliant mind behind Saint Motorbikes. I wanted a crazy goose-neck frame with single down-tube that ends in what we call the...
xs650 double motor/ Two motors!
It’s being built by a guy nicknamed xlch. Yamaha – AHA xs650 double motor drag bike. On bikermetric.com...
Low budget Brat style Bobber “Alycat”
Here’s proof anyone with a desire to build a nice bike with a small wallet can obtain thier goal! I bought this ‘81 xs650 for $300.00,and since then have invested only in used parts (Ebay!) Named the bike “Alycat” after my wife, Aly. Bike runs great,but I plan to chop...
Justin’s road to chopper glory-1979 xs650
Time to start chopping A mulligan-machine update: Justin’s road to chopper glory all started out within the package of a bone stock 1979 xs650. For about a year or so, he rode the beast in stock configuration whilst planning its demise/rebirth. With a pile of parts and a...
IT IS VERY SPARKLY J Ryan- Yeah I actually work from my garage at home doing repair and custom work. I live in inglewood (a small section of town in nashville, TN), but don’t go by a shop name anymore. Says JRyChops on my card. Born and raised in Daytona Beach...