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Bell Helmet Farkling…giving gender where there was none!
I purchased a new helmet this season, a Bell Revolver, which now has been replace by the Bell Revolver EVO helmet. The EVO worked out what the manufacturers considered the bugs in the first rendition of the Revolver, however must say, other than the fact it’s noisy, I have no complaints. I always wear ear…
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Gotye-Hearts a Mess
Ever now and again, I feel the need to share a music video that I truly adore. Gotye-Hearts a Mess is no exception. I hear shades of the Police, with a modern melodic touch. I’m a huge fan.
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Memorial Day Salute to Women Riders during Wartime…
The subject of women’s roles in WWI and WWII history seemes an appropriate topic to enter into this Memorial Day weekend. In a previous post, Bikes and Babes-Women Motorcyclists Riding into History, I tried to chronicle women rider’s historic contributions. For today’s post I revisited a couple of the women who had contributed to the…
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Trying to shed Hollywood’s “bad biker” image!!
Forever motorcyclists have been portrayed as bad asses by Hollywood in a plethora of “B” movies. For those of us that find passion in riding it’s difficult to shake the self-fulfilling prophesy of outlaw as portrayed by film. The 1960s and 70s gave birth to a subculture of aspiring bad-ass biker wannabes. “The Mini-skirt Mob”…
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Am I wrong??
Well, all I can hear is Walter in the Big Lebowski asking the Dude, Am I wrong? Am I wrong? But I have to ask, when is a helmet NOT a helmet? I know that Motoress is an awesome site, dedicated to promote motorcycling for women and I am a fan and supporter, however I…
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RYNO one-wheeled motorcycle or Uni-moto?
Would you ride one?? Vehicle production company RYNO Motors is pulling out all the stops in the motorized retail market this year. Based in Portland, OR, they have developed a vehicle that redefines the traditional scooter. They are in the middle of building a series of 50 hand built limited edition pre-production bikes. Called ‘Micro-Cycle’…
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May is Motorcycle Awareness Month!
The MSF has this valuable advice directed to both drivers and riders. If we all heed these simple thoughts and ideas, we will ALL be safer. For Riders 1. Get Properly Trained and Licensed – Half of all riders today have never taken a proper safety class such as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic RiderCourseSM.…
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Come on Hon, it’s only $90 bucks…
Squirrel on a motorcycle
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Advice for NEW RIDERS from those with years and (s)miles! Part 4
For the final submission from experienced riders sharing knowledge with new riders, we have five women with lots of experience and miles. Susan Garza has been riding for years. She has ridden several different formats of machine, but seems to prefer the sportbike. She’s an ATGATT rider who makes riding look effortless. Susan sez: Pay…
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Donna & Gary – Aventuras en Spain