Posted in useless info on Jul 20th, 2010
I know not everyone is into watching motorcycle racing on tv… And if you’ve recorded this week’s race at Sachsenring, I won’t give it away… But a couple of things are worth mentioning. One is this cool gyroscopic camera they’re using on Valentino Rossi’s bike: when the bike leans over, the camera tilts with [...]
Posted in useless info on Nov 25th, 2009
[Rear view shot on 2nd Ave near the bridge]
The thing about riding a motorcycle is that on the one hand we may look like ascetics (putting up with cold and rain and traffic and knock overs, and DIY wrenching…) But the real truth is we’re hedonists. Because every day we ride, even if [...]
Posted in time waster, useless info on Jul 16th, 2009
Since the dawn of time, bikers have waved to one another as they passed…even in NY. You pass by another biker, whether passing them in a lane, or coming the other direction, if your hand is off the clutch you shoot them a quick wave or nod of the helmet. Last summer I thought it [...]
Posted in useless info on Jul 15th, 2009
When we started this blog there wasn’t much out there for regular people living and working in cities who love motorcycling. Sure there’s a lot geared toward biker stereotypes, and there’s always the bike magazines…(what else would a biker read in the bathroom anyway?) But not a lot for people like us. City Bikers aren’t [...]
Posted in motorcycle gear, useless info on Apr 22nd, 2009
This jacket is the most popular hit on this blog (from Google Images)…notice it looks normal because no shoulder pads
Everyone loves a good motorcycle jacket. But is your old gear getting no love? New-looking gear can be pawned off on EBay or Craigslist, but what can you do with that scuffed-up, dirty and faded jacket [...]
Posted in motorcycle, newbie, sportbikes, time waster, useless info on Oct 5th, 2007
There are a few common (and understandable) misconceptions both new and old riders tend to have about our favorite pastime…ahem, I mean, responsible means of transportation… Here, the first in our mini-series is the question of engine size…
“How Big is Your Engine?”
Pop quiz: True or False
A 650cc motorcycle is faster than a 599cc,
A [...]
Posted in misc, motorcycle, sportbikes, time waster, useless info on Oct 4th, 2007
Ah…the age old question: Which is faster, a car or motorcycle? Here are two takes on this…
Ducati v. Lamborgini
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrGZ6rqpm0w]
Porsche Carrera 4 v. Yamaha R1 (with snarky comments from the Top Gear host)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BqWPVHjl6Y]
Posted in biking, celebrities, misc, motorcycle, time waster, useless info on May 23rd, 2007
“It’s not any desire for speed, just mobility… Traffic…is really terrible, and this allows me to get around much more freely. I can get to twice as many appointments as non-bike-riding designers.” — Tom Dixon, Designer
There are biker-types and non-biker types… A common reaction I get is, “I would never have guessed you rode [...]
Posted in motorcycle, newbie, sportbikes, time waster, useless info on May 13th, 2007
Whenever a young hot shot asks about the DMV or MSF road test, I like to point them to this video.
Posted in celebrities, misc, motorcycle, time waster, useless info on May 7th, 2007
Here’s something for the Monday morning blues: motorcycles tend to say something about their owners. The task here is simple: Match the real life (or fictional) personality with the motorcycle.
Hints – Not that you need them, but I put the answers in the comment section. If you just need a [...]
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