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Stop N Go Pocket Tire Plugger…if you have it, you’ll NEVER need it!!
I have carried a tire plugger kit forever and the ONLY time I have ever needed it, I didn’t pack it. So, I believe the way to keep your tires healthy and content is to always carry a plugger kit with you! ; ) The Stop N Go Pocket Tire Plugger is a wonderful tool…
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New Snell Ratings and a few surprises!
I came across an interesting article regarding motorcycle helmet ratings in the US. One that I must say surprised me! Seasoned riders know that wearing a helmet statistically increases our chances of survival if in an accident by 37% according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most of us cover our heads with a…
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2010 MV Agusta Brutale: Sex on Wheels
Now these guys know how to make a state-of-the-art ad!! Even Wired magazine is enamored by this new Brutale, enough to do a damned amazing review of the new 2010 models.
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BRAMMO: Style, Quality, Savings and Earth Friendly…OK, I’m interested!
BRAMMO has recently partnered up with the help Best Buy Venture Capital to release a fully electric motorcycle, the Enertia. This machine is slick in design and definitely leaves less of a carbon footprint, however it does seem a bit more moped than motorcycle according to some critics.
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Chicks on Bikes: a new book by Christina Shook
When I attended the AMA Women and Motorcycling Conference, I had the privilege of meeting the author Christina Shook whose new book, “Chicks on Bikes” is not only a celebration of female riders, but a candid look at the diversity of women who ride motorcycles. Christina’s style flows through the pages, chronicling through candid photographs…
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Nearly time for the AMA Women and Motorcycling!
In preparation for the conference, I got a new camera to document the ride across the country as well as colored highlights in my hair! I be styling now and self-portraits will abound! The camera is a Kodak Z915. It is a clever little camera with a 10X zoom and 10MP. My old Kodak has…
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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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Does this bike make my A$$ look fat?
I had a day to consider this post and what it should contain and, after great consideration, say this: What exactly is a “motorcycle for women”? I combed an entire web site only to discover that “motorcycles for women” are distinguished solely by virtue of slick paint jobs and accessories! Huh? I was under the…
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Harley’s Financial Woes
The NYTimes ran an article in the Economy section a couple of weeks ago entitled Harley, You’re not getting any Younger. Being interested in all brands of motorcycles, I dove into the article. The story told how Harley’s core customers, the aging baby boomers, are currently unwilling to shell out 20K plus for a “big…
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Motorbikes for the height challenged rider
When looking for a properly fitted motorcycle, the road is ultimately frustrating and endless and any information we can have provided for us truly makes the road less challenging! I have a friend who is experiencing just this dilemma as she searches for a motorbike, that isn’t a cruiser styled machine. The motorcycle manufacturers are…