Posted in misc, motorcycle, new york on May 14th, 2008
Motorcycles have long had a rebel image associated with it – and even scooters in NY are, to some extent, part of a non-establishment counter-culture. Your grandmother wouldn’t like the idea of you riding either… People think of two wheeled vehicles as suitable only for pot smoking daredevils or badass biker boys. [...]
Posted in misc, motorcycle, new york, newbie on Apr 23rd, 2008
What would you say if I told you there was a two seater that got around 100mpg in the city, and had the magical property of being able to breeze through the worst Manhattan traffic (at a reasonable 25 mph)… And that you could buy a brand new one for $3,200 out the door? [...]
Posted in motorcycle, new york, newbie on Mar 11th, 2008
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[For your viewing pleasure, here's a video on Target Fixation]
I don’t have statistics on hand for this, but anecdotally…right now (until May or so) seems to be the most dangerous time of year to ride a motorcycle. The most common scenario is, a person who’s been riding for a few years gets his bike [...]
Posted in how-to, motorcycle, motorcycle safety, new york on Dec 12th, 2007
In New York, one of the riskiest things you can possibly do on a motorcycle is…park it. There are many strategies to parking safely on the street: some things that look risky (like parking somewhere with lots of foot traffic) are really pretty safe; and some things that look safe (like parking on a [...]
Posted in how-to, misc, motorcycle, motorcycle safety, new york on Jul 19th, 2007
[Pic of actual stolen bike from the UK, click for info]
Here’s how most people picture it: Some punk walks up to your bike and disables the lock with some sleight of hand, then starts the engine by putting two wires together, and rides off with your baby… Probably to a chop shop where it will [...]
Posted in biking, misc, motorcycle, motorcycle safety, new york on Jul 4th, 2007
[Okay we're back from our blogging hiatus! Too many nice riding days, and too much work to crank out to be sitting behind a computer screen. Hope you're doing well and riding safe!]
Most bikers have heard about the Hurt Report. It gave us useful tips like how weather and road conditions were not a [...]
Posted in how-to, moto-shopping, motorcycle, new york on May 10th, 2007
[photo of actual bike for sale from www.biketrader.co.nz]
What do you do when you see that perfect “find” on Craigslist? The only way you can know if it’s a great “find” is if you did your research, know how much the bike is worth (Blue Book), know how much you’re able to spend (factoring in [...]
Posted in how-to, misc, motorcycle, motorcycle safety, new york, newbie, riding tips, sportbikes on May 10th, 2007
From a purely statistical point of view, motorcyclists may not stand much chance riding in urban environments. However, we know there’s more to riding (and life) than statistics. It’s up to you, the rider, to manage risks and enjoy the freedom of two wheels without being a danger to anyone. Motorcycle writer, [...]
Posted in biking, misc, motorcycle, new york, ny roads, roads, sportbikes, tours on May 7th, 2007
“If all else fails, we’ll just go tear it up in Queens like we always have…” – Vince (fictional character), Entourage
Every time I mention one of these places (to guys) the response seems to be, “My girlfriend’s been trying to get me there…” or “My wife has been wanting to try that place.” The [...]
Posted in NY Moment, biking, misc, motorcycle, new york, sportbikes on May 5th, 2007
A nice leisurely ride through Budapest. The only thing comparable is an early morning ride through Manhattan on a Saturday morning – the best time to ride through the city! Enjoy the great weather this weekend and ride safe!
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