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Why do I ride what I ride–a short moto history
A day or so ago, I answered a query on a moto-forum as to what bike I rode and why. I began thinking that a short moto history would be a good blog post, as choosing a certain bike is as personal as are the reasons we choose them. I began riding my own, after…
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Illustrated version of how ABS works!
I found this very enlightening, but what happens when the ECU breaks or is disabled by one thing or another? I believe you have no braking ability at all, however I have had a difficult time establishing this fact. More research is due and I welcome any thoughts that you might have! The argument against…
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Fiat’s Lingotto factory in Turin with its Rooftop Banked Track!
Though not necessarily a moto-centric post, one that I believe you will find interesting nevertheless. 1923 marked the completion of the Lingotto Fiat Factory in Turin, Italy. Though not as large as the Ford’s River Rouge Factory Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, it was the first of its kind to use a spiral five story…
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Time to get the bike and rider in GREAT riding condition!!
Ok, it’s been a really mild winter here in California, but nevertheless, I have done little riding. Being immersed in family travel and the purchase of a new home, has kept me off the bike, more than I’d like this year. So now, family travel is complete, the new house is lookin’ organized and I…
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Motorcycles and Art…Georgia O’Keeffe
A friend sent me the link to another vintage photo that merges two of my favorite subjects, motorcycles and art. The photo is of Georgia O’Keeffe entitled, “Women who rode away” taken near Abiquiu Ghost Ranch. The famous photo was snappedt by Maria Chabot in 1944. The painter and driver of the motorcycle, Maurice Grosser,…
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Mad Skills!!
The first thing I noticed was the extreme head turns as the rider cranes his neck to look through the turns!! Walt at Streetmasters would be proud! The rider has total trust in his judgement. Awesome stuff!! On another note….I wonder if I can get my husband or any of my friends to try this…
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Another awesome Vintage pic…motocross girly rider!
Thanks go to my friend Geoff, for sharing this beauty!! Lots o’ mud there, but she appears to be powering through. I love these vintage photographs and motorbikes.
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SH*T bikers say…
Bill Dwyer posted this on his blog AtlasRider I found his video highly entertaining and very very apropos. I can’t believe how many of those I have actually said, and how funny they all are! Great job, Bill. Enjoy!
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We need more Moto-mechanics like the Motomethod!
Now this is a good story of community motorcycle repair. At Motomethod they offer expertise, a place to work and all the tools one might need. Whether it be just changing your oil or a complete rebuild, they are there to help and if you join their “community”, you can qualify for discounts on parts…
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Shutter Speed-A piece of moto film art!
“The Selvedge Yard presents: a film by Toast. Featuring photographer Scott Pommier and East Side Moto Babe Stacie London. This behind-the-scenes short was commissioned to accompany an exhibition of photographs in March 2011. Shot with a Minolta XL601 in Black & White Tri-X and Velvia color Super 8. Music by Makkusu Ensemble, Paper Tulips, Jake…
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