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...
by Randal Birkey | Jan 21, 2014 | After Market Suppliers, British Customs, Motorcycle Rides, TPUSA, Video
I received an exciting email from a Triumph Bonneville blog follower named Gary today. In it he attached a link to a video he made this past weekend with his new GoPro Hero3+ Black. I told him in my reply email that I had hoped to get one for Christmas… but it...
by Randal Birkey | Nov 24, 2013 | After Market Suppliers, Alpinestars, British Customs, Firstgear, Joker Machine, Motorcycle Rides, Shoei
In the close to 50,000 miles I have ridden so far on motorcycles (45K on the Bonneville), the worst things that have happened to me have involved the bike falling over at very low speeds or while not moving at all (kickstand not all the way engaged). Once I dumped my...
by Randal Birkey | Apr 29, 2013 | Motorcycle Rides
As I have over the past couple summers, I plan to attend the Vintage Motorcycle Classic Races (AHRMA – American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association) at Road America on June 8, 2013 as long as the weather for the day looks good. I will leave Oak Park at 5 AM...
by Randal Birkey | Sep 17, 2012 | Motorcycle Rides
This past weekend on Sunday was a perfect weather day for an extended motorcycle ride from Chicago. I decided to ride out to Galena, near the northwest corner of Illinois, not far from the Mississippi River. Here is a map of my route for your reference. View Galena...
by Randal Birkey | Sep 10, 2012 | Motorcycle Rides
Gingerman Raceway – Track Day I attended the Gingerman Track Day sponsored by Motoworks Chicago on August 13, 2012. Gingerman Raceway in located near South Haven, Michigan, about 2.5 hours from my home near Chicago. View Larger Map The event started at 8 am, and...
