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Street Vibrations concludes with dull roar not a bang
The 2009 Street Vibration Motorcycle celebration brought both revenue and noise into Reno, but this years conclusion was chalked up as a “peaceful event”. The final tally showed 72 arrests with alcohol being a factor in most of the offenses, officials said Monday. I suppose considering there were nearly 25,000 bikes in attendance, that arrest…
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“Deal” of the Week!
I thought it would be cool to start putting up a “deal” of the week for moto-gear, books, great meal deals, sex toys, you know…whatever! This week, I found two motorcycle jackets on close out at NewEnough’s bargain basement. The first is a Joe Rocket “Jet Set” leather jacket. The price is $149.00 with sizes…
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Minx the new Draggin’ Jeans with protection, stretch and a female fit!
Ok…now their ad photo is a bit much, but I do like seeing new riding pants that are designed specifically with women in mind that are nicely fitted, sexy and lined with Kevlar® and Dyneema® for protection. Draggin Jeans renowned revolutionary fibre technology shines in this new Minx model pant. The new Minx were designed…
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Hmmm…a sportbike for those that can’t shift?
Somehow this seems a tad dangerous and explain to me how a non-seasoned rider would know where to apply these dynamics. “Further, the new transmission delivers the precise acceleration control riders require thanks to electronic control technology that helps ensure smooth, seamless gear changes.” I am unsure who this bike is being designed for. I…
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We have all been there, but few of us have filmed it!
OK…I know that I have dropped many a bike in nearly impossible situations when riding solo and have had to struggle to get them upright, but I swear nothing quite like what Atlas Rider encounters in this video. I laughed and cried by his predicament only because it was such a human response and trial.…
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10 Hot Weather Riding Myths–BUSTED!
Thanks goes to my friend Wild Will at Motorcyclist Cafe for reprinting this important article from Soundrider.com Remember how important it is to stay hydrated and cool when doing summer riding. Get out your cooler gear, but remember to keep covered. ATGATT will not only keep your skin safe but it will reduce sun damage…
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Ready, Set, Go! Bike essentials for a new riding season!
Ok…wake up sleepyheads and have a good long stretch. Here on the west coast it’s time to rise up from our of our winter slumber and get our bikes ready for a new and wonderful riding season! Here are 5 essential tips to get ready.
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I dropped my bike, now what??
Last year, while living in Reno, I decided to take a quick ride, out of the city in the spring sunshine. There aren’t many ways to go out of Reno, and really only two fun roads until you get to the Sierras. I was heading to one that led to Virginia City. I made it…
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International Women and Motorcycling Conference
This coming August 19-22 Harley Davidson and Buell are hosting the AMA premier event for women in Keystone, CO. This will be the fifth International Women and Motorcycling Conference and will be offering state-of-the-art amenities and world-class riding in the heart of the Rockies. The cost of the four day event is $165 until 8/03/09,…
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See Spot Run
Yesterday was an odd day. I spent hours and copious amounts of cash at Sears buying tires for our sole car. Our GM vehicle with a mere 40,000 miles awakened one morning last December seized. The GM dealer asked me if I wanted the good news or the bad news. Being the optimist, I asked…