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Tag Archives: Motorcycle
2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster: First Ride Review
In the past couple weeks I caught some moto-media snippets about a new Sportster being released by Harley Davidson. Based on the initial photos I suddenly realized that this new “Sporty” was adorned with some legitimate kit. I suspect that with … Continue reading
Firstgear TPG Escape Pants: Long-term Review
I’ve been working on getting the last photos posted from the International Motorcycle Show in Chicago the past few weeks, but I wanted to switch topics and circle back to finish the review on my Firstgear kit. I’m sure I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety
Tagged Escape Pants, Firstgear, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Gear, Safety
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Spring is in the Air; Feeling a Little Rusty…
After a glorious weekend of coughing, sneezing, and otherwise congested misery, Spring is undoubtedly in the air. Sunny and 75 Saturday and Sunday I was, unfortunately, relegated to couch almost the entire weekend. Fortunately I broke the shackles on Monday … Continue reading
Voltzy’s Root Beer Stand: Pubs and Street Eats 12
What do you call a food truck that becomes a brick and mortar establishment? Voltzy’s Root Beer Stand: where the food is outstanding and the insults are free. Originally a trailer, I have no idea exactly when Voltzy (Rick Volz) opened in … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged Food, Food Truck, Foodie, Fried Pickles, Hot Dog, Motorcycle, Root Beer, Street Food, Voltzy
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Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: Harley Davidson Motorcycles
This year I can say I actually walked into the Harley booth. Last year in Cleveland I think I walked by, but decided that it was way too crowded and I didn’t want to wade through all the people. To … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Chicago, Flat Head, Harley Davidson, International Motorcycle Show, Iron Head, Motorcycle, Pan Head, Sportster, Twin Cam, V-twin, Vintage
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Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: Triumph’s New British Twins
I’m actually a little sore with Triumph regarding their showing in Chicago. Despite the fact that Triumph has a bike for virtually every class of motorcycle, they decided to only bring the 2016 Bonneville “Reborn” models to Chicago; moreover, rumor … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Bonneville, Chicago, International Motorcycle Show, Motorcycle, Speed Triple, Thruxton, Triton, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Tiger
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Moto Guzzi, the other Italian Motorcycle
The Saturday before last (3/12) I decided I wanted to check out another motorcycle dealer in Cincinnati; I’d seen several of their Craig’s List ads and it really wasn’t that far from home. As it turns out, Cadre Cycle in … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Italian, Italy, Moto Guzzi, Motorcycle, Norge, Stelvio, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Trophy, V7 Stone
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Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: Ducati Motorcycles, Highlights of Desmodromic Supermodels
Right or wrong, I can’t fight the perception that Ducati is the epitome of (street) motorcycle performance. That being said, I can picture myself on an R1, but I don’t foresee myself in the saddle of a 1299 cc, tire … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Chicago, Ducati, IMS, International Motorcycle Show, Monster, Motorcycle, Multistrada, Scrambler
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Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: KTM, Highlights from Team Orange
Like Ducati, I can’t help but feel like KTM runs some sort of unicorn factory. What do I mean, unicorn factory? Take the 1290 Super Adventure for instance, the 1301 cc engine makes 160 HP, while the bike weighs 505 … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Adventure, Adventure Bike, Chicago, International Motorcycle Show, KTM, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Events
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Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: Yamaha Motorcycles Highlights
Stumbling into the Yamaha booth I was immediately taken by the DT-07 flat tracker display. Flat track is on my “to-do” list this year, hopefully I’ll get a chance to see this concept make its way onto the track for … Continue reading
