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News Cop Loses his Job for Being Awesome

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...
By Jim Downs 06 January 2016
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News Pikes Peak POV: REALLY FAST with Commentary

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.
By Jim Downs 06 January 2016
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News Off-Road Motorcyclist Discovers the End of the Earth

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.
By Jim Downs 30 December 2015
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News Hooligan Film Preview

Hooligan Film Preview

If you've ever ridden a supermoto bike, then you know how it makes you want to ride.  A dirt-bike meets track-bike that eggs you on to be a Hooligan.
By Jim Downs 29 December 2015
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Motorcycle History Malcolm Smith: Vintage Honda Commercial

Malcolm Smith: Vintage Honda Commercial

Malcolm Smith: Vintage Honda CommercialMalcolm Smith: Vintage Honda Commercial Aside from being an amusing video - this vintage Honda Motorcycle...
By Jim Downs 28 December 2015
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News Water Crossing Romanian Style

Water Crossing Romanian Style

Water crossings may leave you stranded mid crossing. Unless you try this approach.
By Jim Downs 16 December 2015
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Reviews Hitting the Apex: Film Review

Hitting the Apex: Film Review

Despite a few shortcomings, Hitting the Apex is a great movie for the motorcycle racing heads.
By Jim Downs 10 December 2015
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Event LAB2V: The Holy Grail Of Dual Sport

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...
By Jim Downs 04 December 2015
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EICMA First Look: 2016 Ducati 959 Panigale

First Look: 2016 Ducati 959 Panigale

What's New For the 2016 Ducati 959 Panigale?
By Jim Downs 23 November 2015
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Gear Oscar Rayburn Riding Shoe: Crash Test Review

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...
By Jim Downs 03 November 2015
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Motorcycle History Million Dollar Machines: The Britten V1000 at Barber

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.
By Jim Downs 30 October 2015
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Motorcycle Paradise: The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

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.
By Jim Downs 27 October 2015
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News Ride Your Motorcycle, Make Money Using Rever

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

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.
By Jim Downs 30 July 2015
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News Real Women That Ride: AMA's Get Women Riding Campaign Features

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.
By Jim Downs 30 July 2015
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Racing Track-Walk with Laguna Seca WorldSBK Winner, Chaz Davies

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.
By Jim Downs 20 July 2015
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News Is the Nexx XD1 the Same Helmet as the Touratech Aventuro? But Cheaper?

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.
By Jim Downs 15 July 2015
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Reviews Ducati Demo Day - For the Rest of Us

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.
By Jim Downs 03 July 2015
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News VIDEO: TheTriple Nickel is More than a Motorcycle

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.
By Jim Downs 23 June 2015
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How To Video: How to Plug a Tubless Tire

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.
By Jim Downs 17 June 2015
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News VIDEO: Kawasaki H2R Spotted Land Speed Racing at El Mirage

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.
By Jim Downs 16 June 2015
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How To BIKER or HIPSTER?

BIKER or HIPSTER?

Here are some visual and cultural cues to help you distinguish a Biker from a Hipster.
By Jim Downs 08 June 2015
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News Kurt Caselli Foundation Fundraiser

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

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....
By Jim Downs 01 June 2015
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