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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 May 16 2019

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

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 7 2015

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

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 9 2015

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 9 2015

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 5 2015

Kickstand: My Aversion to Single-Cylinders

Kickstand: My Aversion to Single-Cylinders

It all started when I was a child...

By Gary Ilminen Oct 22 2015

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

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

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 7 2015

Review: Viking Cycle Asger Jacket

Review: Viking Cycle Asger Jacket

Ride to Valhalla in style.

By Gary Ilminen Sep 25 2015

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

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

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 Sep 9 2015

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

Motorcycle History

Kickstand: Remembering Land Speed Legend Don Vesco

Kickstand: Remembering Land Speed Legend Don Vesco

Fastest man around.

By Gary Ilminen Aug 21 2015

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 Aug 20 2015

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 Aug 17 2015

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 Aug 13 2015

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 Aug 11 2015

10 Reasons Why Southwest Wisconsin is One of The Best Motorcycle Touring Destinations

10 Reasons Why Southwest Wisconsin is One of The Best Motorcycle Touring Destinations

And it's not just "cheese and beer" repeated 10 times.

By Gary Ilminen Aug 4 2015

The Avinton: from France with love and S&S power from Wisconsin!

The Avinton: from France with love and S&S power from Wisconsin!

Rise From Your Grave!

By Gary Ilminen Jul 30 2015

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