Go tow yer bike yerself!
I remember seeing this at the bike show at Javits and thinking “meh!” But the more I see it, the more intriguing it becomes! Imagine not having to ride four hours to a track day. Imagine being able...
View ArticleRear Stand
If you have a bike with a chain drive (and not a belt drive or shaft drive BMW or Harley), and you don’t have a center stand, then you absolutely need a rear stand from time to time. You know those...
View ArticleAnd yet somehow still cool…
If you ride a Versys, or would like to, then you have really practical taste. Everything about the bike is functional and understated. Reminiscent of the GS, but without the Beemer badge and price...
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Craigslist time of year…
This is the time of year (in the Northeast anyway) where there are many more people interested in selling their bikes – after a summer of fun – than there are people looking to buy. For anyone...
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Backpacking…the hard way.
The backpack: It’s arguably the easiest and most natural way to carry a moderate amount of gear on your motorcycle. Motorcycle luggage, panniers and top cases may be best everywhere else (and still...
View ArticlePuma and Ducati
Most people don’t realize Puma makes motorcycle gear. And although the Puma store in Union Square had a Monster 696 in the window at one point, I don’t think they actually sold anything other than...
View ArticleThe Cadillac of all retro scooters…
If you like retro scooters then you might have heard of this little company called Genuine that’s been importing brand new PX150′s made in India to the U.S. The problem (for some) was these old school...
View ArticleFast on slow, or slow on fast…
It’s that time of year again, when students go back to school, and the weather (hopefully!) begins to get a little cooler, and motorcyclists all over hit up Craigslist to think about buying or selling...
View ArticleThe right bike for the job…
One small downside to riding all year round is: there’s no way to make the most of your Costco membership. And perhaps I’m getting old. Or I’m just feeling stiff after a 140 mile commute in the rain...
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Hidden costs of older “bargain” bikes…
Bikes that are close to ten years old might be cheap to buy, and look like they’re in good condition, but you need to factor in the cost of servicing: valve clearance check (around $600), fork seals...
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