Author: Bud Miller
December 26, 2011
Bitwave USA has asked me to write a review of their new UCLEAR hands-free Bluetooth helmet communicators. I’ve been testing the HBC100 model for a while now and the initial results are impressive. According to the UCLEAR literature the HBC100… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 24, 2011
12/25/2011 This week’s selection is a Cori find. She’s a huge Soprano’s fan and I believe this song was featured on the show. Every time I hear it I like it more, it reminds me of her, there’s a lot… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 18, 2011
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)
Author: Bud Miller
December 17, 2011
“Sick of You” by Cake – from Showroom of Compassion (2011)
Author: Bud Miller
December 15, 2011
If you have a motorcyclist and movie lover on your shopping list and need a last minute gift here are a few of my favorite motorcycle films: A movie that exudes affection and goodwill, The World’s Fastest Indian is an… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 13, 2011
Last weekend Cori and I attended the “Lehigh Valley Motorcycle Extravaganza” at Agricultural Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In researching the event I found the promoter’s website had billed it as “family friendly” with a percentage of the proceeds benefiting P.A.N.D.A.S…. (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 12, 2011
Mornings for me are a bit hurried when I’m taking the motorcycle to work. The additional time it takes to dress for the weather, do a walk around, get geared up and stow my laptop and lunch sometimes makes it… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 12, 2011
12/12/2011 Roll Me Away by Bob Seger from The Distance (1982). Probably the best riding song ever recorded:
Author: Bud Miller
December 8, 2011
I know its a controversial subject but one well worth writing about. I wear a helmet on every ride although I live in a state (Pennsylvania) that doesn’t require me to. Last time I checked there were only 4 U.S…. (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 6, 2011
This morning my girlfriend Cori read to me from The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra. Cori reads one of the Laws from the book each morning (one of many things I admire about her). The idea being… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 4, 2011
12/04/2011 Lazy Eye by Silversun Pickups from Carnavas (2006):
Author: Bud Miller
December 4, 2011
It was cold and dark as I left work the other day and the threat of rain was imminent. The gas gauge was on empty. I rode down Street Road in Southampton, a busy four lane road, and tried to… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
December 1, 2011
It’s nearly time for Dakar Rally 2012! Dakar is one thing (along with playing MotoGP on xBox360 and watching Long Way Round and Long Way Down) that gets me through the icy winter months when I ordinarily can’t ride. I… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 28, 2011
“Push left go left, push right go right”. Those of us who’ve taken the MSF safety courses are familiar with the term and I’ve written about it here before. As a practical example I noticed an easy way to demonstrate… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 28, 2011
As someone who loves to listen to tunes while I ride I’ve decided to post a favorite riding song each week. If you’ve got a favorite tune to ride to let me know. This week’s tune is perfect for an… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 27, 2011
It’s become an annual tradition of mine to ride from my home in Hellertown, Pa. to my mother’s home in Wind Gap, Pa. It’s not a long ride (only about 90 minutes) but the traffic is usually light and the… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 16, 2011
My girlfriend Cori has gotten me used to drinking my morning coffee from a glass jar with a straw. The benefits are it stays hotter longer and holds way more coffee than a mug does. In addition, on those cold… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 11, 2011
I know it’s a controversial topic but when I ride alone I sometimes like to listen to music. I have a Chatterbox setup that uses either a Creative MP3 player or an iPod shuffle my daughter gave me. Now, I… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 7, 2011
The MotoGP community pays tribute to 24 year old Marco Simoncelli, who tragically lost his life while racing in the grand prix of Malaysia. If you’ve never seen MotoGP racing you should check it out. It’s the most thrilling racing… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 4, 2011
It’s November here in Pennsylvania which means fairly soon we’ll be setting the clocks back and will lose an hour of daylight. In addition the days are shorter and the weather is turning colder. We’ve already had a large snowstorm… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 4, 2011
Author: Bud Miller
November 1, 2011
The governor of my home state of Pennsylvania is expected to sign a bill into law that will make texting while driving a primary offense. This long overdue law will make the roads just a little bit safer for motorcyclists…. (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
November 1, 2011
I’ve noticed more and more occasions in which an impatient driver swerves out over double yellow lines to swing around another driver making a turn. As a motorcyclist it can be fairly terrifying seeing a car swerve into your path,… (READ MORE)
Author: Bud Miller
October 23, 2011
Tap and Bit set Over 10 years of working on motorcycles has taught me many, many lessons. The most important of which is not to panic. There are so many inexpensive solutions available to help you fix the myriad of… (READ MORE)