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Roadtrippers…what a jewel
Every now and again we find something of tremendous value on the web and for me this was finding Roadtrippers.com. Roadtrippers is a place for travelers who are not only seeking a road less traveled but also the nearest home made castle along the route, or a well regarded diner, or a gas station representing…
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Bloody Hell!!! Washington Rider Struck by Lightening!
(Courtesy: Washington State Patrol) The Photo is of the inside of the helmet worn by motorcycle rider struck by lightning near Chehalis on Sept. 5, 2013. Wow, they say “shit happens”, but if it’s a lightening storm, I’m off the bike seeking shelter. This is certainly why! Maybe my friends won’t give me so much…
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Going to the BMWMOA International Rally July 18-21 in Salem, OR
Well, I’m a BMW owner now, so why not go the the biggest event of the year, the BMW Motorcycle Owners International Rally? As I gazed over the seminars and the vendors, my eyes glazed and I realized that this would be a great way to familiarize myself with my new motorcycle and others that…
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First new BMW farkle…not so easy!
It’s been horribly hot here in Sacto and yesterday on the 4th of July, Gary and I decided to put on my newly acquired windscreen not without duress. Certain we could use the same brackets, we attempted to put on the new sport screen. But noooooo, i believe that maybe when they are manufactured it…
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Well, it only took uh, how many years?
I finally pulled the trigger. It must not have been an easy thing to do, considering I’ve talked about it for the last several years. Many of you know that I have been a dyed in the wool Suzuki Bandit rider for about 120Ks worth of pavement and even a few hundred miles of not…
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Flat Track Racing or Auburn’s Fast Fridays…what a BLAST!
I have attended motorcycle racing before but nothing prepared me for how much fun I would have watching flat track racing at Auburn’s Fast Friday. What a hoot!! Ok, I am new to this and was surprised how small the front tires were almost like bicycle tires. Also, I assume there are no brakes and…
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A new Look and Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshop’s First Graduate Reunion in San Luis Obispo, CA
My friends at Streetmasters have been busy! Only a few weeks ago, their training center at the Horse Thief Mile at Willow Springs raceway was ravaged by high winds and all of their tents and awnings destroyed, which prompted a facelift. This was provided as a surprise by the Easter Bunny!! Imagine Walt and Nancy’s…
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Women motorcycling alone and why every female should try it…
This morning I read an article in the Huff Post entitled “Why Every Woman Should Travel Alone (At Least Once in Her Life)“. Though I find a good many of the Huff Post’s women’s section articles pretty darned trite, I did find this one quite interesting, even though it was not geared to motorcycle rides…
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Feel like Royalty with a Triumph ‘Royal Wedding’ Bonneville circa 1981
How sweet is this bike?? Not only is it a piece of history but it’s an amazing reissue of the 1977 Bonneville only this one has a chromium gas tank and electric starter. One recently sold at Bonham’s for £3,680. Seems like a fair price. I’d love to ride one and have to wonder if…
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Another reason to love Cafe Racers…
We are talking beautiful and soulful. Enjoy!!!