motorcycles
Sunday Riding Songs
By admin at 19 March, 2012, 3:40 pm
Doobie Brothers performing at the 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Rain. Snow. Rain. Wind. Rain. Hail. That pretty much sums up the local weather Sunday. A blast of winter brought a mix of odd weather to the area, with temperatures in the 40s and rain turning into snow turning to hail throughout the day. So it’s [...]
Read More >>Free The Colors Redux
By admin at 15 March, 2012, 2:40 pm
“Redux” is often used in literature and film with the meaning of “brought back or restored.” This time it applies to a motorcycle ride which took place back in 2008 under some clouds of controversy. I won’t bore you with details of the past because it’s been 3+ years since that ride which had record attendance on [...]
Read More >>Harley-Davidson Brand Arrogance
By admin at 13 March, 2012, 4:20 pm
Fritz Clapp Letter to H-D It takes muscle to avoid. Not strained, forced muscle; but strength that’s supple, agile, free-flowing: that’s the tone of a healthy brand. Yet, Harley-Davidson is using all its muscle and threatening people… all disguised as protecting brand equity. It can only lead to more legal costs and is often the case, bad press. [...]
Read More >>What Was I Thinking?!
By admin at 10 March, 2012, 5:20 am
A classic Yamaha ad said it all in 1978 Do you remember when the last time you ask yourself… “What was I thinking…?” I’m sure everyone reading this post right now will immediately jump to a time in their life or place where they can remember an incident created by some questionable judgment. I can [...]
Read More >>Cue The Hells Canyon Rally
By admin at 9 March, 2012, 5:20 am
The Devil’s Tail It’s about 90 days out until HCMR, but if you wait much longer to ride the dream in historic Baker City be prepared to camp out on the High School football field. Not that there is anything wrong with that as the posse tried this a couple years back. There’s truly something about [...]
Read More >>Custom Builder – Mike Rabideau
By admin at 8 March, 2012, 5:00 am
“Once you start something, finish it!” Words to live by from Wisconsin’s custom builder Mike Rabideau who designs and builds his own motorcycles at Majik Mike’s Designs. If interested you can see a day in the life video HERE. Custom bike builders are always looking to make their bikes stand out amongst a sea of wild paint [...]
Read More >>Gas Pump Sticker Shock – Buy A Motorcycle
By admin at 7 March, 2012, 9:20 am
This past weekend I rolled the bike out of the garage to enjoy the blue sky and 59 degree weather. Wow, it doesn’t get much better in the northwest for an early spring day! Never mind that it snowed the very next day! I headed to the local Shell station and as I topped off [...]
Read More >>Old-School Boots
By admin at 25 February, 2012, 5:00 pm
It’s that time of year where I start thinking about rides and I’ve been looking around for a new pair of motorcycle boots. Not the bulky steel-toe armor mid-shin style, but something that provides more wind resistance in the cold than my low-rider Doc Martins, but more important during those hot summer days doesn’t have [...]
Read More >>The Rumble Heard ‘Round The World
By admin at 15 February, 2012, 8:20 am
I don’t know about you, but I’ve yet to finalize all my ride plans for this summer. However, I do know where I’ll be riding in August 2013. Huh? That’s right it’s more than a year away, but I’ve started making plans to attend the 110th Harley-Davidson Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee which kicks off on August 29, [...]
Read More >>Heeding The Call
By admin at 14 February, 2012, 5:40 pm
Did you join the fight? I’m talking about the ‘super-hero’ fight in the latest Avengers movie sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Last month I wrote a post about how the motor company was looking to cement their mainstream outreach and joined up with Marvel on the 2012 The Avengers movie promotion. They have now released more promotion information about an “Assemble [...]
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