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I try the Dunlop Roadmaster II tires
As previously noted, I recently purchased a 2012 Triumph Thruxton 900. It had only 137 miles on it and the original Metzeler tires. I noticed right away in riding it that the tires do not grip and handle as well as the Dunlop GT 501’s on my 2008 Bonneville. Unfortunately ...
Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride
I had the privilege of participating in the 2014 Chicagoland Toys for Tots motorcycle ride and parade on Sunday, December 7, 2014. along with an estimated 40,000 other motorcyclists. I decided to meet my buddy Dan at Motoworks Chicago before heading south on Western Ave to the event staging area. While at Motoworks, I met […]
New Triumph Twin Models for 2015?
This past week you may have seen thee “leaked” photos on Facebook and other social media sites of a possible new Triumph twin prototype photographed in Spain. It appears to be fairly well developed and near completion. Visor Down posted this article: New 1100cc Triumph café racer spied testing – Standard and R model spied testing […]
Motorcycle Awareness Video – A Second Look
It may be a little corny, but the message is solid. Please watch and take to heart. Credits: Department of Licensing, State of Washingtin
Triumph Factory Custom Build-Off
Have you all seen this contest online yet? Triumph decided to host a contest pitting 2 volunteer teams against each other using some stock Triumphs as foundations. It has turned into Bobber vs. Scrambler. The deadline and unveiling was in Milan on November 4, 2014. The bikes are showcased on the Triumph website and the winner will […]
Windy City RATs Fall Ride
On Sunday, October 26th, I met up with 4 friends from the Windy City RATs group for a ride up into the Kettle Morraine area of Wisconsin. We had great fall weather in the upper 40’s and lower 50’s, and mostly sunny. I left my home around 7:30 AM and rode west to ward Motor […]
Fall Moto Ride 2014
On Saturday, October 18, 2014 I rode my 2008 Bonneville to meet my friend Lee at the Dunkin Donuts in Lombard, Illinois. It was a typical overcast and cold fall Chicago day in the 40’s and 50’s with some drizzle and plenty of wind. Perfect for a day ride into Southern Wisconsin! Lee and I […]
Barber Vintage Festival 2014 – AHRMA Racing
After riding 690 miles on Friday, October 10, 2014, I got up on Saturday, October 11, 2014 and rode my Bonneville to Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama for the 10th Anniversary of the Triumph Sponsored, Barber Vintage Festival. The gates opened at 8 AM, and I arrived about 8:30. After paying my day fee […]
My Ride to Barber Vintage Festival 2014
Every year in October, Triumph Motorcycles America hosts and sponsors the Barber Vintage Festival at the beautiful Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Alabama. 2013 was my first experience, and it was so good, I went again this year on the 10th Anniversary of the event. One big difference is that this year I had purchased […]
New Glarus Octoberfest Road Trip – 2014
I took a weekend road trip recently with my buddies Dave and Chris to the southwest region of Wisconsin that included the New Glarus Octoberfest. Dave and Chris were part of the spring trip we took the the Tail of the Dragon. Chris put together this cool video of our road trip. You’ll see me […]
Chicago Motorcyclists Beware!
I had a strange experience this past week. I got an envelope in the email from the City of Chicago. Here is what I found inside: So, I went online to the www.cityofchicago.org/finance site and found the section to look for speeding camera images and videos. Then I logged in with the info in the […]