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Cleveland IMS: Yamaha – A bike for every taste
Yamaha is obviously known for many things: Valentino Rossi, goes without saying; the YZF-R1, which certainly has its own following akin to the GSX-R; the FJR, the FZ1, the new FZ-09… I can go on (let’s not forget dirt bikes either). … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged FJ-09, FJR, FZ-07, FZ-09, Motorcycle, R3, Rossi, SR400, Stratoliner, Super Tenere, Tiger 1050, Triumph, Trophy, Yamaha, YZF-R1
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Surviving the Winter: When the fever hits
That moment when suddenly the temperature breaks freezing, you look outside and see the sun shining. You look down at your watch, the gears start spinning furiously in your mind; trying to figure out how you can blow off the … Continue reading
Cleveland IMS: Bavarian MotorWerks – Two-Up
After Harley Davidson’s 45 degree V-twin, there is probably no other engine as iconic as the BMW “Boxer”. I have recognized the engine for years, even before I was riding motorcycles; until recently, I never saw the allure. BMW’s flat … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged 1200 GS, 1200 RT, 800 GS, Adventure, BMW, Cafe Racer, Motorcycle, pillion seat, R NineT, Thruxton, Tiger 1050, Tiger 800, Triumph
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Cleveland IMS: first up – Italian Super Models
After a arriving late to the show my wife and I pushed our way through the crowd to the first booth; Northern Ohio Ducati Triumph & the Ducati manufacturer’s booth. Last year the Northern Ohio guys brought some cool bikes … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Bonneville, Diavel, Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, Ducati, Hypermotard, Moto Guzzi, Motorcycle, Multistrada, Penigale, Scramber, Speedmaster, Triumph, V7
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Cleveland IMS: A glimmer of hope in January
January in Ohio is a cold, grey, dreary place; fortunately it’s also the month that the Progressive International Motorcycle Show (IMS) comes to visit Cleveland. This year is my second trip up to Cleveland for the show; a long drive, … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes, Events & Rides
Tagged Adventure, BMW, Cleveland, Ducati, FJ-09, Harley Davidson, IMS, Indian, Motorcycle, NineT, R1, Scout, Scrambler, Speedmaster, Tiger 800, Triumph, Yamaha
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Surviving the Winter: Day 28
I brought the bike back to the house last Friday. The past few winters since I got my license I’ve typically stored my ride elsewhere because I don’t have a garage. I suppose that’s a dirty secret I hadn’t yet … Continue reading
Frostbite: Riding below zero
“Aren’t you cold?” Me: “No; it’s all about Passion” “How do you ride when it’s this cold?” Me: “All the right gear” Some of you have probably had this conversation a few times. The looks of other drivers on the … Continue reading
Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety, Opinion
Tagged Escape Pants, Firstgear, Gmax, Gmax 54S, Motorcycle, Rainier Jacket, Speedmaster, Triumph
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Pubs & Street Eats 1
While riding is most certainly about satisfying my adrenaline addiction, it’s also about the drinks, local eats, and good company. I typically pick rides that are off the beaten path, but to keep the wife interested on the road I typically … Continue reading
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Tagged Hamburger Wagon, Motorcycle, Pubs & Street Eats, Speedmaster, Triumph
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Snowpocalypse: is riding in the snow possible; if so, at what cost?
The first major snow has just fell in Dayton, and I’m salty about it. Year-round riding is definitely in my repertoire, but at some point, the bike gets parked in the garage. But what if I didn’t have to? Is … Continue reading
What started it all
Everyone has a story about the moment they caught moto-fever, here’s mine: I wish I had an original childhood Cinderella story, but that would be a lie. It is true that at about four years old my dad took me … Continue reading
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