It's that time of the year again!
I suggest reversing things:
Drive your car to work on the 3rd and ride every other day!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Ride your motorcycle to work
I suggest reversing things:
Drive your car to work on the 3rd and ride every other day!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Onboard for 1 lap of the North West 200 motorcycle race at Isle of Man
Sort of a prep race for the Isle of Man TT, the North West 200 is an actual race (as opposed to timed laps) on the same roads. Watch the craziness below:
Sunday, May 22, 2011
3 wheeled motorcycles -- a sign of the apocalypse?
Well...it's May 22nd. Despite recent claims that "the Bible guarantees it," yesterday was obviously not the end of the world.
A more reliable indicator of a significant change is the preponderance of 3-wheeled motorcycles on the road. For many folks though, rather than marking the end of the world, riding a 3-wheeler is more like the beginning. The inherent stability of a 3-wheeler opens up motorcycling to more potential riders. While true they will never know the joy of leaning into a turn, taking turns at speed on 3 wheels can be particularly exciting in its own right.
A more reliable indicator of a significant change is the preponderance of 3-wheeled motorcycles on the road. For many folks though, rather than marking the end of the world, riding a 3-wheeler is more like the beginning. The inherent stability of a 3-wheeler opens up motorcycling to more potential riders. While true they will never know the joy of leaning into a turn, taking turns at speed on 3 wheels can be particularly exciting in its own right.
Whether on 2 or 3 wheels, ride like there's no tomorrow!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Motorcyclists from Limerick attempt world record
For the noble cause of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland, 7 motorcycle riders from Limerick hope to make it into the Guinness Book of Records by traveling 1200 miles circumnavigating Ireland in 2 days. (Read more about it here.) A creative blog poster would have written a limerick for the 7 chaps from Limerick...the best I can do is say
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Knowing how to use the brakes is most important on a motorcycle
Proper use of your brakes, especially your front brake, is important if you want to ride your motorcycle for many years to come. Here's a good read recently posted How to use your motorcycle’s brakes and you can check out my 9 riding tips post from Sep 2007 (tip number 5).
Ride Safe!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Motorcycle squids know no boundaries!
2 wheels + testosterone = squid in any country
From Urban Dictionary:
1. squid
A young motorcyclist who overestimates his abilities, boasts of his riding skills when in reality he has none. Squid bikes are usually decorated with chrome and various anodized bits. Rear tyres are too wide for their own good, swingarm extended. Really slow in the corners, and sudden bursts of acceleration when a straight appears. Squids wear no protection, deeming themselves invincible. This fact compounds intself with the fact that they engage in 'extreem riding'--performing wheelies and stoppies in public areas. Squids wreck alot. Derived from 'squirly kid'
2. squid
An extremely rare animal with a short lifespan. Usually a new sport bike enthusiast with the reasoning of a lunatic, whom you might see thrashing on an R1 wearing sandals, shorts, and a tee.
When found lying motionless on the pavement, this creature transforms itself into a stream of blood, exposed flesh, and broken limbs. Hence the squid moniker.
From Urban Dictionary:
1. squid
A young motorcyclist who overestimates his abilities, boasts of his riding skills when in reality he has none. Squid bikes are usually decorated with chrome and various anodized bits. Rear tyres are too wide for their own good, swingarm extended. Really slow in the corners, and sudden bursts of acceleration when a straight appears. Squids wear no protection, deeming themselves invincible. This fact compounds intself with the fact that they engage in 'extreem riding'--performing wheelies and stoppies in public areas. Squids wreck alot. Derived from 'squirly kid'
2. squid
An extremely rare animal with a short lifespan. Usually a new sport bike enthusiast with the reasoning of a lunatic, whom you might see thrashing on an R1 wearing sandals, shorts, and a tee.
When found lying motionless on the pavement, this creature transforms itself into a stream of blood, exposed flesh, and broken limbs. Hence the squid moniker.
No helmet, no gas -- efforts to reduce motorcyclist death rate in India
An interesting incentive to try to get motorcyclists to wear helmets...
I wonder why passing a helmet law doesn't work?
I wonder why passing a helmet law doesn't work?
Friday, May 6, 2011
A custom motorcycle using a Moto Guzzi
I'm thinking more and more that a Moto Guzzi of some sort is in my future....what do you think?
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