Posted in motorcycle on Oct 28th, 2010
I’m actually more interested in the coming CBR 250R than I was over the new VFR last year… Maybe because the 250 is a new bike I could actually afford (just charge it to my VISA – on second thought, I’ll take two). Or maybe it’s because I still have fond memories of my first [...]
Posted in motorcycle on Oct 23rd, 2010
I’m probably asked about the Monster more than any other single bike (by newer riders). This review puts its strengths and weaknesses into perspective alongside another great sporty naked… Most people think the strength is its looks, but really I think it’s the lighter weight. You can pay money to get better suspension bits (although [...]
Posted in motorcycle on Oct 23rd, 2010
[Jimmy's Garage, a little cheesy yes, but also a good tip for quicker coolant changes...] For CityBikers who plan on riding when the weather gets cooler, here’s a friendly reminder to go get your bikes ready while the weather is still warm enough to do maintenance work. Once the weather gets really cold it’s hard [...]
Posted in motorcycle on Oct 22nd, 2010
In a word, the problem with police is “revenue.” The reason most PO’s join the force is to fight crime, and keep people safe. But somewhere along the line bureaucrats and politicians turned a noble profession into a something much less. According to Police Commissioner Paul Browne, the job of police officers is to issue tickets. And [...]
Posted in motorcycle on Oct 21st, 2010
It’s the time of year when the air temperature sends chills down your spine at speed, and tires stay cold (somewhat slippery) no matter how far you’ve ridden. For a lot of citybikers, there’s still lots of great riding to do before the first snowfall – but for more seasonal riders, it’s time to pack [...]
Posted in motorcycle, TGIF on Oct 8th, 2010
There really is no reason something like this couldn’t be nicely made and sold in the U.S. for around the price of a Smart Car. It makes driving in the rain a different experience as well. Check out the video link after the jump.
Posted in motorcycle on Oct 7th, 2010
The problem with trucks is not just that “they can run over you and kill you.” That’s true of almost anything on the road. The problem with trucks is that they are even less likely to see you than cars. For instance: If you’re following traffic in the left lane, and there is a truck to [...]
Posted in motorcycle on Oct 7th, 2010
Sometimes it seems like everyone and their uncle has advice about riding. In the intro to the Twist of the Wrist video they make fun of all the wrong and contradictory advice bikers give one another. What’s confusing is that sometimes the people giving the “wrong” advice are really great riders… If that were never [...]
Posted in motorcycle on Sep 30th, 2010
Ever have one of those days when you can’t seem to get your coordination down? Maybe you’re not getting the right rhythm, or you’re not seeing what you’re supposed to see – something just seems off, and as a result you’re not as fast or safe as you can be… I know I’m having an [...]
Posted in motorcycle, new york on Sep 24th, 2010
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