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Tag Archives: Triumph Motorcycles
Progressive International Motorcycle Show: Chicago Highlights
This is my fourth year attending the Progressive International Motorcycle show and 2nd in Chicago. This year, a buddy of mine that has since moved away wanted to try to catch a show, so we met up in Indy for … Continue reading
8 Things No One Tells You Before You Buy a Motorcycle
1. Motorcycles are expensive If you’re buying a motorcycle as a “toy”, this probably won’t phase you, but if you’ve been convinced by the salesman that riding is cheaper than driving, there’s more you should know. Sure, they’re cheaper than … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Ducati, Honda, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Shopping, Scrambler, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler, Triumph Speedmaster, Yamaha, Yamaha R1, Yamaha R6
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2017 Triumph Street Scrambler: First Impressions
After the Bonneville Reborn release last year, Scrambler faithful like myself were concerned that Triumph had intentions to cut the Scrambler from the Bonneville lineup. Fortunately, following the release of the new Bonneville Bobber, Triumph released the new Street Scrambler … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Brutal Beauty, Cincinnati, Motorcycle, Scrambler, Street Scrambler, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler
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How Cold is Too Cold to Ride: Approaching the Limit
From the social media updates around the country, it appears that a bit of snow has fallen over the past week. Apparently “The South” got a dusting, but undoubtedly, we also got a good batch of it here in southwest … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Dayton, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Gear, Ohio, Snow, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler, Winter
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Red River Gorge: Scrambler Adventures
For frequenters to the blog, it goes without saying that I venture into the Bluegrass State on a regular basis, Red River Gorge more specifically. On an “Off-Friday” (18 NOV), a buddy joined me on what was his first trip … Continue reading
Scrambler Adventures: Shawnee State Forest
With a few new parts bolted on, it was finally time to go find some real dirt to test Rosie the Scrambler off-road, or as I quickly realized, my off-road competence. A few weeks back, I got a text from a buddy about … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Motorcycle, Ohio, Scenic Byways, Shawnee Forest, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler
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Triumph Scrambler Project: Stage 1 Upgrades
SW-Motech Bar Risers (30mm) As I mentioned way back when, I already had an extensive list of goodies picked out; having ridden over 6,000 miles with Rosie the Scrambler I established prioritized list of modifications, on the top of which was … Continue reading
Moonshiner 28, Blue Ridge Parkway, Gravel, and the Kitchen Sink: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
Having checked the Dragon and Cherohala off the list for 2016, I was chomping at the bit for the Moonshiner (NC-28 into Franklin) come Wednesday morning. The morning was the usual routine, leisurely (but delicious) breakfast at the Iron Horse, getting my … Continue reading
The Cherohala Skyway, back to the Mile High Legend: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
At last year’s Raid, I only traversed “The Skyway” once, and only from Stecoah into Tellico plains (during most of which I had no idea where I was). I was hoping to take the Skyway as part of the route … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Cherohala Skyway, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Scenic Byway, Tennessee, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler
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The Tail of the Dragon, US-129: Triumph Dragon Raid 2016
At some point this year I vowed “come hell or high water”, I was riding a different motorcycle to this year’s Dragon Raid. As such, with Rosie taking up residence on the porch, riding a sportier chassis across “The … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Deal's Gap, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Tail of the Dragon, Tennessee, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler, US 129
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