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Cop Loses his Job for Being Awesome "Good Job" Local News
Cop Loses his Job for Being Awesome "Good Job" Local NewsCop Loses his Job for Being Awesome "Good Job" Local News Post Update This post raised the...
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Jim Downs
06 January 2016
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Pikes Peak POV: REALLY FAST with Commentary
Try not to pucker-up as Jamie pushes the Multistrata to the limit up Pikes Peak POV with commentary talking you through every one of the course's 156 turns.
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Jim Downs
06 January 2016
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News
Off-Road Motorcyclist Discovers the End of the Earth
Take for example this off-road motorcyclist. He sees a hill, twists the throttle and charges unafraid, headlong into the unknown.
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Jim Downs
30 December 2015
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News
Hooligan Film Preview
If you've ever ridden a supermoto bike, then you know how it makes you want to ride. Â A dirt-bike meets track-bike that eggs you on to be a Hooligan.
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Jim Downs
29 December 2015
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Motorcycle History
Malcolm Smith: Vintage Honda Commercial
Malcolm Smith: Vintage Honda CommercialMalcolm Smith:Â Vintage Honda Commercial Aside from being an amusing video - this vintage Honda Motorcycle...
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Jim Downs
28 December 2015
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News
Water Crossing Romanian Style
Water crossings may leave you stranded mid crossing. Unless you try this approach.
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Jim Downs
16 December 2015
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Reviews
Hitting the Apex: Film Review
Despite a few shortcomings, Hitting the Apex is a great movie for the motorcycle racing heads.
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Jim Downs
10 December 2015
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Event
LAB2V: The Holy Grail Of Dual Sport
LAB2V: The Holy Grail Of Dual SportSeeing all of the Post LAB2V (LA / Barstow / Vegas Dual Sport Ride) posts on social media this past week has made...
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Jim Downs
04 December 2015
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EICMA
First Look: 2016 Ducati 959 Panigale
What's New For the 2016 Ducati 959 Panigale?
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Jim Downs
23 November 2015
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Gear
Oscar Rayburn Riding Shoe: Crash Test Review
But do Oscar Rayburn Riding Shoes really protect your feet? From first hand experience, I can categorically say...
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Jim Downs
03 November 2015
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Motorcycle History
Million Dollar Machines: The Britten V1000 at Barber
The Britten V1000 is impressive because after all these years it is still looks like something new, a concept bike you wish someone would build.
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Jim Downs
30 October 2015
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Motorcycle Paradise: The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. The largest motorcycle museum in the world, it features over 1400 impeccably restored motorcycles and cars.
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Jim Downs
27 October 2015
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News
Ride Your Motorcycle, Make Money Using Rever
Rever and BikeBandit Launch Program to Ride Your Motorcycle and Make Money.
By
Jim Downs
10 August 2015
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Gear
Laps with Pros and the New Arai Corsair-X Race Helmet: VIDEO
Arai Helmets set-up a track day at Thunderhill Raceway to give both journalists and pro racers the chance to test Arai Corsair-X on a real race course.
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Jim Downs
30 July 2015
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News
Real Women That Ride: AMA's Get Women Riding Campaign Features
The AMA Get Women Riding campaign features cool videos of Real women that ride.
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Jim Downs
30 July 2015
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Racing
Track-Walk with Laguna Seca WorldSBK Winner, Chaz Davies
We walk the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with Chaz Davies, before he kicked butt at the World SBK race last weekend.
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Jim Downs
20 July 2015
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News
Is the Nexx XD1 the Same Helmet as the Touratech Aventuro? But Cheaper?
Could the helmets from Nexx and the Touratech be the same products with different branding? It turns out that the answer to the question is yes and no.
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Jim Downs
15 July 2015
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Reviews
Ducati Demo Day - For the Rest of Us
Live like a moto journalist for a day and demo all the new 2015 Ducatis thanks to Beverly Hills Ducati.
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Jim Downs
03 July 2015
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News
VIDEO: TheTriple Nickel is More than a Motorcycle
Stacie B. London, AKA "Triple Nickel" taste in motorcycles, sense of style and unwavering determination, have made her something of a motorcycle celebrity.
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Jim Downs
23 June 2015
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How To
Video: How to Plug a Tubless Tire
With the right tools and a little know-how, getting back on your way can be quick and painless. Rideapart, Contributing Editor, Jim Downs walks us through the sreps for plugging your tubeless tire, while avoiding some of the pitfalls.
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Jim Downs
17 June 2015
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News
VIDEO: Kawasaki H2R Spotted Land Speed Racing at El Mirage
A factory stock H2R recorded a speed of 142.770 miles per hour at a SCTA Land Speed Trials meet held on the dry lake bed at El Mirage California.
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Jim Downs
16 June 2015
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How To
BIKER or HIPSTER?
Here are some visual and cultural cues to help you distinguish a Biker from a Hipster.
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Jim Downs
08 June 2015
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News
Kurt Caselli Foundation Fundraiser
This past weekend marked The 2nd Annual Kurt Caselli Foundation Fundraiser event.
By
Jim Downs
02 June 2015
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Reviews
VIDEO: REVIEW - SENA 10C Bluetooth Headset and Camera
VIDEO: REVIEW - SENA 10C Bluetooth Headset and Camera The Sena 10C is the first the Bluetooth headset that combines a camera and comm into one unit....
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Jim Downs
01 June 2015
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