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Tag Archives: Motorcycle
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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Gmax Brain Bucket: Long term review of the 54S
While I love to debate safety gear, especially the lack of thereof; a helmet is probably the first piece of kit the average rider buys. Overtime I imagine I will touch on the polarizing topic of mandatory helmet laws, but that … Continue reading
Surviving the Winter: Motorcycle Maintenance
Taking a little joy ride wasn’t the only time I spent with my ride last weekend; I also dedicated about 2 hours to some necessary maintenance that I truly despise: polishing aluminum. Why… -just why on earth do manufacturers sell … Continue reading
Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety
Tagged Mother's Aluminum Polish, Motorcycle, Speedmaster
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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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Cleveland IMS: Unsung Heroes
There is a lot going on at the IMS every year. Working my way through the crowds that weekend I was left with the feeling of “same old, same old” but after writing the last few blog entries I realize … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged 1290 Super Adventure, 690 Duke, Can-Am, Chief, Cross Country, Gunner, Harley Davidson, Honda, Indian, KTM, LiveWire, Motorcycle, Scout, Speedmaster, Sportster, Spyder, Suzuki, Triumph, True Adventure, V-rod, V-strom, Vegas 8-Ball, Victory
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Cleveland IMS: The Kawasaki that surprised me
All the hype last year seemed to be about the new supercharged motorcycle, the Kawasaki H2. I admit that I recognized the photos, and realized that supercharging a motorcycle wasn’t necessarily something new, but doing so on a mass production scale … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Concours, H2, Kawasaki, KLR, Motorcycle, Supercharger, Versys, Vulcan S
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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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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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