Gary Ilminen

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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 Nov 15, 2018
Dailies 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 Dec 07, 2015
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 Nov 30, 2015
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 Nov 20, 2015
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 Nov 09, 2015
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 Nov 09, 2015
Expert Advice Kickstand—Fun with Final Drives

Kickstand—Fun with Final Drives

Each system for final drives has its own merits and drawbacks.
By Gary Ilminen Nov 05, 2015
Dailies Kickstand—My Aversion to Single-Cylinders

Kickstand—My Aversion to Single-Cylinders

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to own 24 motorcycles. They came in a variety of configurations, but I've owned no single-cylinder bikes.
By Gary Ilminen Oct 22, 2015
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 Oct 19, 2015
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 Oct 12, 2015
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 Oct 07, 2015
Reviews Review: Viking Cycle Asger Jacket — Ancient Name, High-tech Jacket

Review: Viking Cycle Asger Jacket — Ancient Name, High-tech Jacket

Given the number of functional and aesthetic features the Asger Jacket includes, dollar-for-dollar, it is an excellent value for most riding situations.
By Gary Ilminen Sep 25, 2015
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 Sep 25, 2015
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 Sep 15, 2015
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 Sep 14, 2015
Reviews Helmet review: Nexx SWITX SX 10 Helmet—And Now For Something Totally Different

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

The Nexx SWITX SX 10 is Nexx-t gen.
By Gary Ilminen Sep 09, 2015
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 Sep 03, 2015
Frontlines 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 Aug 25, 2015
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