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Bell REVOLVER Helmet Review
Well, after nearly two weeks of riding with my new Bell Revolver Helmet, I finally feel like I can give a fair review for other riders considering a new helmet purchase. I have been using a Modular Nolan N102 for the past few years, and it was high time for me to consider replacing it,…
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How the Kawasaki Versys Performs for me…
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Searching for the “perfect” machine…
As many of you already know, I have been searching for a new bike, after my husband decided he loved my Bandit so much that it was time for him to ride it as his daily commuter. Now, since I basically usurped his Bandit several years ago when he sent me to Los Angeles to…
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Seating positions…Standard, Cruiser, Sport
I have often been asked, what is the most comfortable seating on a motorbike or what is the difference between bike styles. Well it’s not as easy a question to answer as one would think and much of what we perceive, we have read or heard from other riders. Each and every rider will prefer…
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Make mine electric…KTM FREERIDE E
KTM’s highly anticipated Freeride E electric off-road motorcycle was unveiled this week at EIMCA, complete with a swappable battery pack. The battery lasts for about an hour of some hard riding, but can easily be completely recharged in just 90 minutes or swapped out for another fully charged “ready to go” spare! Eat your heart…
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Seat Alteration at Spencers Motorcycle Seat Mods and Suspension adjustment at Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning
Jim Williams at Catalyst Reaction Well, I finally got some riding on my new tweaked seat from Spencer’s Motorcycle Seat Mods and am loving what I am feeling or not feeling! My arse is certainly much happier now and the bonus joining that smiling arse, is that I can actually get both feet firmly planted…
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Vincent Black Lightening…posted earlier, but good enough to post again for those that missed it.
I had only seen one ever…and then I heard this and was even more intrigued. Richard Thompson–Vincent Black Lightening 1952 I had to find more, know more. Where did these beautiful sexy machines rise from. Who was responsible for this wondrous exciting piece of motorcycle history. I was off on a research journey.
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Lighter, shorter, flickable, but enough power? Suzuki Gladius
As I turn my sights to smaller displacement and lighter motorcycles, I recently found the Suzuki Gladius. This motorcycle is one you will either love or hate when you see it. Many critics have said that the styling is too “female” with its rounded edges, flowing lines and friendly ergos, like any of that is…
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Gear Review–FirstGear HT Overpants – 2011 for Women, the FG Kilimanjaro Jacket 4.0 and the FG Contour Mesh-The perfect touring package!!
Well, I finally got to use my new gear and I first off want to say just how successful both garments are in terms of comfort and protection. I give both the pants and jacket two serious thumbs up!! The FirstGear HT Overpants are the first I have owned that are perfect fitting. They are…
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So many helmets, so which do I buy?
Everyone should ride with a helmet. Statistics dictate that a helmet is likely to save your life if you fall with your motorcycle. That’s enough info for me, but if you look over the motorcycle consumer magazines and motorcycle shops, you find there there are a plethora of helmets to choose from. So what is…