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Category Archives: Opinion
If it aint raining we aint training: first wet ride of the season
“If it aint raining, we aint training” is a common military expression I’m all too familiar with. While I’m a believer that nearly everyone has the physical capability to become a solider, what excludes most people is the mental fortitude … Continue reading
Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety, Opinion
Tagged Firstgear, military expression, 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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Surviving the Winter: Spring arrives at last!
After dumping another six inches of snow on us two weeks back, the big meltdown has finally begun. Sadly, my trusty steed stayed in the stable for most of last weekend as my driveway was a muddy bog for most … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Carillon Brewing Co., Jimmie's Ladder 11, Miamisburg Mound, Motorcycle, South Park, Speedmaster, Triumph, Urban Decay
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Lusting After New Wheels: The Dual Sport Conundrum
I’ve covered several times that I’m in the market to trade up for an Adventure bike. I’ve done a few test rides, and am looking forward to a few more this summer to help narrow the decision. Ultimately I want … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged dual sport, Heidenau, Metzeler, Motorcycle, Tiger, Tires, Triumph, XCx, XRx
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Commuting: The gridlock rant
If I hadn’t previously mentioned, I hate commuting. I commute directly through downtown virtually everyday for work; it’s painful. First world problems I suppose, but frankly I just can’t get over the way people behave behind the wheel. I’m sure … Continue reading
Scrambler: The Motorcycle Sweet Spot?
There’s a line in Apollo 13 that I will never forget: “I don’t care what it was designed to do. I care about what it CAN do!” (I’ve probably mentioned this before… maybe a few times…) I don’t know if … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Ducati, Honda, Moto Guzzi, Motorcycle, Nighthawk, Scrambler, Triumph, V7
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Surviving the winter: subzero insanity
I can’t describe the last week’s weather with any words short of “Punishing”. The high Thursday was 8, Friday started at 10 below zero, and 8 inches of snow Saturday; mind numbing to this moto-holic. I realize that’s not particularly … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes, Opinion
Tagged cT, Gear Up, Heindl Engineering, Motorcycle, Patrol, Triumph, Ural
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Surviving the Winter: Jack Frost blinks
January came to an end, despite a short respite which I actually brought the bike back home (…to the porch), she’s sat covered for the last few weeks. Finally, after the outbreak of spring fever, temperatures rose above freezing Saturday … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged General Motors, Motorcycle, Speedmaster, Spring Fever, Triumph, Urban Decay
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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
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
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