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Archive for May, 2007

Pic of Bio Diesel Motorcycle

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Found this picture of a bio diesel motorcycle over at Biker-Events.com.
Doesn’t look like it would handle very well to me. But the concept is an interesting one. And it does look pretty aerodynamic.
Bio Diesel Motorcycle picture [via Biker-Events.com]

Technorati Tags: motorcycle

Use GasBuddy to find the lowest gas price

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

Most mobile phones now days are capable of accessing the internet or at least receiving text messages. That being the case, you can utilize a free service from GasBuddy.com to find the lowest gas prices in an area where you are traveling. You can find the GasBuddy.com site here.
The GasBuddy.com site is comprised [...]

Bodyglide for saddle sores and chaffing prevention

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

Although most of us are experiencing great riding weather, we know that the hot, hot days of summer will soon be upon us. And with the heat comes a great chance to develop blisters and chaffing as a result of having all (or most) of our body parts covered up for safety.
Well, if you [...]

Fredericksburg Trip Pics

Friday, May 18th, 2007

Here are a couple of pics from our trip a couple to weeks ago to Fredericksburg for the Hill Country Run.
We actually stayed with a group of people at a ranch house outside of Llano on Lake Buchanan.
The Texas flag was painted on the side of a country store that is on the way from [...]

Indian Motorcycle Slogan Competition

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

Here’s your chance to ‘make history’ by coming up with a phrase or slogan to be used by Indian Motorcycles on their t-shirts and banners. Details for the contest can be found on the Indian site here.
If your phrase or slogan is used, you will get an Indian Motorcycle leather jacket and the option [...]

Clean and polish your bike

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

I came across a review for a new motorcycle cleaning aid over at webBikeWorld by Rick K. The product is a waterless cleaner and polisher called Glare Sahara Waterless Cleaner and Polish. You can find a link to the review here.
I have never used Glare Sahara, but have instead used a [...]

Why do you ride?

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

If you are a biker, chances are you have been asked that question before. And if your experience is anything like mine, you get asked it on a pretty frequent basis.
So what are your reasons? Have you ever really given them much thought? Or do you usually reply with a surface-level answer [...]

Special Edition Triumph Street Fighter

Monday, May 14th, 2007

Cyril is reporting over on his site, Cyril Huse Blog, that Triumph will be offering a Special Edition Street Fighter in June.
Limited to only 50 units, the Special Edition Speed Triple 1050 is priced at only $11,999.
See Cyril’s site for more info.
Custom Triumph Street Fighter You Can Buy [via Cyril Huse Blog]

Technorati Tags: motorcycle

Big weekend coming up

Sunday, May 13th, 2007

Next weekend will be a big one for Texas and New Mexico as their are two large rallies that will be held.
In New Mexico, Ruidoso to be exact, there is the AspenCash Rally which should see 20,000+ visitors. Easy! You can find a link this the AspenCash Rally here.
And in Texas, there is [...]

Experienced Rider Course

Saturday, May 12th, 2007

Just completed the Experienced Rider Course at the local H-D dealership. And I must say… WOW! What an awesome experience!
The instructor for the class was a 20+ year motorcycle police veteran who also has 20+ years as a motorcycle safety instructor. His knowledge, insight and experience were invaluable as he taught us [...]

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