Another Way to Get Noticed
My buddy, fellow V-Strom rider and frequent visitor Don reminded me about this video in which an ignored motorcyclist exacts some revenge. Originally posted on Youtube by Andy Poulastides (andypoul). Nicely done.
My buddy, fellow V-Strom rider and frequent visitor Don reminded me about this video in which an ignored motorcyclist exacts some revenge. Originally posted on Youtube by Andy Poulastides (andypoul). Nicely done.
I stumbled across this clever commercial from 2006 by the Motorcycle Council of New South Wales. It features naked riders (some on V-Stroms). Funny way to demonstrate that we are invisible out there and to get cagers to look out… (READ MORE)
In 1987 the Cohen Brothers created one of the nastiest looking bikes (and characters) in movie history: Randall Tex Cobb played Leonard Smalls in Raising Arizona. Smalls character is hysterical riding along with two shotguns strapped to his back, hand… (READ MORE)
The article “The Road Often Traveled: Forever Young ” by Bud Miller was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 03/18/2012. To paraphrase the magnificent Bob Dylan song Forever Young: “May you always be courageous,… (READ MORE)
A friend on LinkedIn brought to my attention that there is controversy brewing in Florida over the way ABATE of Florida is spending taxpayer funds. ABATE (A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments or American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) of Florida receives… (READ MORE)
This short film is about dreams, life and motorcycles and refusing to sit still when no one would blame you if you did. It’s very funny, moving, poetic and the music is fantastic. It was made by Ogilvy Taiwan advertising… (READ MORE)
Norton Commando This has to be one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen on youtube. A Norton Commando Transformer video created by a Bournemouth University student in the U.K. It took him 8 months to complete. Very nice work…. (READ MORE)
You can now own an all electric replica of the motorcycle created by Parker Brothers Choppers for the movie Tron. Evolve Motorcycles has created street legal versions of the bike from the movie. The Xenon has a 40,000 watt motor… (READ MORE)
Atlas Rider at the Honduras Border. I love this guy’s videos. He provides an interesting and humorous glimpse into what it’s like to travel in Central and South America by motorcycle. Fixers, fumigation fees, security checkpoints. He keeps it (sort… (READ MORE)
A fellow blogger posted this video and we were so impressed by his demeanor and attitude that we had to post it to share. Please visit Atlas rider and show your appreciation. This video illustrates the need for gear and… (READ MORE)
“All The Gear, All The Time”. Not this guy. Not that I endorse this but it is entertaining…
Many years ago I took the Motorcycle Safety Foundation beginners’ safety course with my brother Dave. During the classroom portion we divided into groups, read the manual and took turns answering the questions as groups. We covered how to tackle… (READ MORE)
When my father died suddenly I asked my brother to keep his eyes peeled for a motorcycle that looked safe and only cost a few hundred dollars. I’d thought about learning to ride for years and my father’s passing sort… (READ MORE)
I’ve mastered the ability, out of necessity, to shift while never removing my thumb from the horn trigger. This skill has been developed over a period of years of commuting on 4-lane roads. It seems today’s drivers are too preoccupied… (READ MORE)