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Tag Archives: Triumph Motorcycles
The Triumph Bonneville Reborn
On more than one occasion I’ve mentioned I’m clearly in the tank for Triumph Motorcycles. Obviously, the launch of the completely new Triumph Bonneville line is a “must-see” for a Triumph die-hard like myself. Considering that family obligations may keep me … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Bonneville Reborn, Motorcycle, Street Twin, Thruxton R, Triumph Bonneville, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph T120, Triumph Thruxton
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When the plan goes awry, the adventure begins!
Saturday was the December open house at Joe’s Cycle Shop (my preferred Triumph dealer); considering that I will be due for my 42,000 mile service any second now, I planned on stopping by to pick up all of the necessary … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Hoar Frost, Motorcycle, Snow, Snow Flurries, Triumph Motorcycles, Weather
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What’s in your Dream Garage?
It goes without saying, I would first need a garage, let alone a dream garage. That being said, most motorcyclists have some bike they’d “love to have” but don’t because… (insert reason here). If money were no object, what would … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes, Opinion
Tagged Adventure, BMW Motorcycles, Ducati, Garage, Harley Davidson, Indian Motorcycles, Motorcycle, Triumph Motorcycles, Yamaha Motorcycles
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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 7 – The Long Ride Home
At dinner Saturday night I was enjoying steak along with good company, while at the same time deciding if I wanted to take the long way home, or just burn it up the freeway with the boys. Figuring that it … Continue reading
Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 6 – Bridal Veil Falls and the Saturday Night Party
By day six, I estimate that most folks, having been at the lodge since Sunday night, had probably hit the majority of their favorite destinations. Having already checked two items off my moto bucket list, and having nabbed low angle … Continue reading
Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 5 – More Twisties, Oskar Blues Brewery, and back to the BRP
Despite the soupy morning air, the outlook for Friday was a lot better than the previous two days. My buddy Jon, who joined me for the trek down to the Iron Horse, put together a route down through Brevard to … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged beer, Blue Ridge Parkway, craft beer, Dragon Raid, Motorcycle, Oskar Blues Brewery, Tail of the Dragon, Triumph Motorcycles, US-276
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What Happened to the Triumph Motorcycles Demo Truck?
I came across this short article in a recent edition of the Triumph Spirit Magazine (online publication) talking about the new dealership “facelift” that Triumph corporate has been pushing down. While it looks great, I think it’s a misallocation of … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Demo Ride, Harley Davidson, Indian Motorcycles, Motorcycle, Polaris, Triumph Motorcycles
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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 4 – Wayah Road, Moonshiner 28, and a wet Dragon
The forecast for Thursday morning was even more sketchy than Wednesday. Waiting for the roads to dry out from the overnight showers, I loitered around the lodge a bit that morning before meeting up with a couple of buddies to … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Caffe Rel, Dragon Raid, GoPro, Moonshiner 28, Motorcycle, North Carolina, Tail of the Dragon, Triumph Motorcycles, Wayah Road
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Triumph Dragon Raid 2015: Day 1 – The Mile High Legend
Even after a long ride the day prior, I was chomping at the bit to get out on the road, yet rapidly reminded that they don’t call them the “Smoky Mountains” for nothing. While not the case all year, the … Continue reading
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra: Taking it further
A few months back I wrote about changing out my front tire from the Metzeler ME 880 to the new ME 888 Marathon Ultra. This year’s trip to the Dragon Raid had a few casualties, my rear ME 888 that … Continue reading
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