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Motorcycle History Kickstand: 48 Years Ago Harley-Davidson Did Something Outrageous

Kickstand: 48 Years Ago Harley-Davidson Did Something Outrageous

Outrageous about covers it, yeah.
By Gary Ilminen 16 May 2019
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Kickstand: Top Ten Best Roadside and Barn Find Bikes

Kickstand: Top Ten Best Roadside and Barn Find Bikes

You can find treasure in the most surprising places.
By Gary Ilminen 15 November 2018
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News Yamaha Issues YZF-R1 Recall For Potential Transmission Lock-Up

Yamaha Issues YZF-R1 Recall For Potential Transmission Lock-Up

Yamaha has issued a recall for certain YZF-R1 models regarding a potentially serious transmission issue.
By Gary Ilminen 07 December 2015
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News Bonneville Salt Flats In Jeopardy

Bonneville Salt Flats In Jeopardy

Due to natural erosion, pervasive industrial mining, and political blockages, the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats are in serious jeopardy.
By Gary Ilminen 30 November 2015
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Motorcycle History Hagerty Reveals Top 10 Most Popular Vintage British Bikes

Hagerty Reveals Top 10 Most Popular Vintage British Bikes

Classic Vehicle insurer, Hagerty, revealed interesting hard data on which vintage British bikes are in the top ten in terms of popularity
By Gary Ilminen 20 November 2015
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Reviews Castle Attack Gloves - Review

Castle Attack Gloves - Review

The Castle Attack Glove is about as foldable, flexible and comfortable as a glove with soft knuckle protectors or none at all.
By Gary Ilminen 09 November 2015
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News Honda Recalls Certain GL1800 Models

Honda Recalls Certain GL1800 Models

A problem wuth rear brake drag has prompted American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) to recall certain model year GL1800, GL1800A and GL1800B motorcycles.
By Gary Ilminen 09 November 2015
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Ask RideApart Kickstand—Fun with Final Drives

Kickstand—Fun with Final Drives

Each system for final drives has its own merits and drawbacks.
By Gary Ilminen 05 November 2015
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Positions Kickstand: My Aversion to Single-Cylinders

Kickstand: My Aversion to Single-Cylinders

It all started when I was a child...
By Gary Ilminen 22 October 2015
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Travel Slimey Crud Run Rocks On Without the Sun

Slimey Crud Run Rocks On Without the Sun

Despite gray skies and temps that never reached 60 degrees, the fall Slimey Crud Motorcycle Gang Café Racer Run attracted more than 1,000 riders.
By Gary Ilminen 19 October 2015
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Travel It's Fall - Time To Plan A Color Ride

It's Fall - Time To Plan A Color Ride

Fall is here, it's time to plan a color ride.
By Gary Ilminen 12 October 2015
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Safety Yamaha Issues a Recall on the 2015 YZF-R3

Yamaha Issues a Recall on the 2015 YZF-R3

Yamaha Issues a Recall on the 2015 YZF-R3Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2015 YZF-R3 motorcycles manufactured from January 1, 2015...
By Gary Ilminen 07 October 2015
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Reviews Review: Viking Cycle Asger Jacket

Review: Viking Cycle Asger Jacket

Ride to Valhalla in style.
By Gary Ilminen 25 September 2015
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Interviews Experience Microcar History In Mazomanie, WI

Experience Microcar History In Mazomanie, WI

In the picturesque village of Mazomanie, WI, on Highway 14, west of Madison, Carlo and Ingrid Krause have opened the Midwest Microcar Museum.
By Gary Ilminen 25 September 2015
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Safety Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Recall Announced

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Recall Announced

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Recall Announced The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A....
By Gary Ilminen 15 September 2015
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Ask RideApart Is the Victory Empulse TT Just a 2016 Brammo?

Is the Victory Empulse TT Just a 2016 Brammo?

Is it possible the Victory Empulse TT is the 2016 Brammo we've been waiting for?
By Gary Ilminen 14 September 2015
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Reviews And Now For Something Totally Different: Nexx SWITX SX 10 Helmet

And Now For Something Totally Different: Nexx SWITX SX 10 Helmet

The Nexx SWITX SX 10 is Nexx-t gen.
By Gary Ilminen 09 September 2015
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News SCTA/BNI Announces Cancellation of 2015 World Finals Land Speed Event

SCTA/BNI Announces Cancellation of 2015 World Finals Land Speed Event

The SCTA/BNI cancels the 2015 World Finals Land Speed event.
By Gary Ilminen 03 September 2015
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News Body Armor Comparison: Just Between You and The Road

Body Armor Comparison: Just Between You and The Road

Body Armor Comparison: Just Between You and The RoadNot so long ago, motorcycle riding gear only had leather as the main material for body armor....
By Gary Ilminen 25 August 2015
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Motorcycle History Kickstand: Remembering Land Speed Legend Don Vesco

Kickstand: Remembering Land Speed Legend Don Vesco

Fastest man around.
By Gary Ilminen 21 August 2015
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Reviews RideApart Gear Review: Nexx X.t1 Raptor Helmet

RideApart Gear Review: Nexx X.t1 Raptor Helmet

RideApart Gear Review: Nexx X.t1 Raptor HelmetMy first ride with the Nexx X.t1 Raptor full face helmet was taken when it was 94 degrees in the shade...
By Gary Ilminen 20 August 2015
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Racing Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials 2015 Cancelled

Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials 2015 Cancelled

Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials 2015 CancelledAfter weeks of effort to hold the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials and AMA Land Speed Grand...
By Gary Ilminen 17 August 2015
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Gear Tech Tip: A Slick, Shady Helmet Sun Visor on the Cheap

Tech Tip: A Slick, Shady Helmet Sun Visor on the Cheap

Tech Tip: A Slick, Shady Helmet Sun Visor on the CheapNot so many years ago, a lot of helmets had snaps over the eye port to allow for the...
By Gary Ilminen 13 August 2015
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News Ace Café London to Host World Record Attempt

Ace Café London to Host World Record Attempt

Ace Café London to Host World Record AttemptLegendary Ace Café London will be the site for an attempt to set a world record for the number of female...
By Gary Ilminen 11 August 2015
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