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Motorcycle Maintenance: Routine Chain and Sprocket Replacement
While out sampling the fine Camden cuisine a couple weeks back, parked in front of The Depot, I noticed a piece of rubber O-ring seal protruding from my chain. With just shy of 26,000 miles, that chain’s days were numbered, … Continue reading
Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety
Tagged Chain and Sprocket, Maintenance, Motorcycle, Replacement Parts, Speedmaster, Triumph
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Preliminary Ride Report: Moto Tag in South Indy
Despite my better judgement, I woke up early Sunday morning with the intent to snag the latest RAT Pack Moto Tag in south Indiana. Still significantly frosty outside, Lola started up with no protest thanks to the new battery. I … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Batesville, Indiana, Indiana 229, Milan, Motorcycle, Oldenburg, Ride Report, Speedmaster, Triumph, Wagner's Village Inn
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Pubs and Street Eats 6: Diners and backroads
Well, I finally reached the weekend following my Friday incident. After stuffing a new battery into the Speedmaster I was keen for a ride. In my haste I didn’t bother documenting the process of handling battery connections for the bike itself, … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged American Food, Camden Ohio, Cheeseburger, Diner, Fried Mushrooms, Locomotive, Motorcycle, Speedmaster, The Depot, Triumph
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Pubs and Street Eats 5: Chicago Gyro’s and Dogs
The week right before the first day of spring, I rode to work four days; the week after, just the opposite (Technically four and a half). As I stepped out of the office Tuesday afternoon I suddenly had the feeling … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged Chicago Gyros and Dogs, Fries, Gyro, Hot Dog, Motorcycle, Speedmaster, Triumph
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Friday Fail: Trusting the Weatherman
After double and triple checking the forecast early this morning, I scrambled around the house to gather my cold weather riding gear. Mr. Meteorologist said it would warm up to 37 today, with 20% chance of precipitation after Noon. No … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Dead Battery, Manual Transmission, Motorcycle, Push Start, Snow Flurries, Weather
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Pubs and Street Eats 4: Random Roadside Pizza
While touring creepy places and chasing down the covered bridge tag last week, I stumbled across a roadside pizza place that caught my fancy. Generally I find state routes to be somewhat boring, but Ohio State Route 725 has just … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged Breadsticks, Mamma Mac's, Meatball, Motorcycle, Pizza, Road food, Sandwich, Speedmaster, Triumph
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Going the distance: Metzeler Marathon ME 880
While not specifically covered in my review of the Triumph Speedmaster, the bike came with some pretty sweet options for an “entry level” motorcycle. I’m a big fan of the adjustable levers, 90 degree hard valve stems, and the bulletproof … Continue reading
Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety
Tagged Cruiser, Karoo 3, Marathon ME 880, Metzeler, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Tire, Speedmaster, Triumph, Ultra Marathon ME 888
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Around Town: Creepy places, covered bridges, and moto tag
Shortly after purchasing my shiny new Triumph Speedmaster, I met up with the local Rider’s Association of Triumph (RAT). I have learned a lot from riding with the seasoned group of veterans that the local RAT pack is, made some … Continue reading
Pubs and Street Eats 3: Weekend Wandering
The long awaited dry weekend finally arrived. With spring in the air (albeit a crisp 40 degrees) I donned my armored gear and helmet and headed out onto the road. With no place in particular to go, I stopped randomly … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged Dayton, Graffiti, Guinness, Jamestown, Kelley's Cafe, Killian's, Motorcycle, Ohio, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Pubs & Street Eats, Road food, Speedmaster, Triumph, Urban Decay
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