by Randal Birkey | Jul 16, 2017 | Aerostich, After Market Suppliers, Apparel-Gear, Biltwell
Biltwell Recoil Handgrips I’ve been using the 1″ Granturismo black handlebar grips from Bellacorse for a number of years now. This April, I went on a 4 day trip with some buddies to visit Aerostich in Duluth, Minnesota and we ran into some rainy, cold...
by Randal Birkey | Nov 24, 2015 | News, Triumph, Video
Jon Bussert, General Manager of Windy City Triumph and Triumph North America teamed up last night to reveal the new lineup of 2016 Bonnevilles to a select group of midwest Triumph dealers, owners, riders and brand enthusiasts. It was an unprecedented way to connect...
by Randal Birkey | Nov 21, 2015 | News, Stock-OEM, Triumph, Video
Last night I attended Triumph’s Chicago market unveiling of the new 2016 lineup of redesigned and reengineered Bonneville models for 2016. The event was held at Revel, 1215 West Fulton Market in Chicago. Here’s a short video of the venue with the 2016...
by Randal Birkey | May 21, 2014 | Apparel-Gear, Bohn Body Armor, Video
I use this system of under clothing body armor and protection for motorcycle riding, and can recommend it highly!
by Randal Birkey | May 12, 2014 | Apparel-Gear, Kreiga, Triumph
In the spring of 2013 I went looking for a waterproof backpack option knowing that I would be doing some longer trips on my 2008 Triumph Bonneville where I might run into some weather. A friend of mine had a Kreiga (UK) pack for his Bonnie that impressed me with its...
by Randal Birkey | Mar 31, 2014 | Cycle Gear, Motorcycle Rides, News
131 days after my accident that resulted in a broken ankle and a beat up Bonnie, I went for my first ride with a healed ankle (mostly) and a restored Bonnie . The weather was clear and a bit brisk in the 50’s. First, I left my home and rode around town a bit to...