"EASY RIDER San Remo, Italy, Jun 17 After dining with friends, Keanu Reeves dodges overeager fans on his motorcycle"

Photo taken from July 7, 2008 People magazine. My post title quote came directly from their photo.I first of all must say, I did not even know Keanu was a biker.Secondly, I think he looks like a total F'n dork in the suit with helmet and bike. Maybe that's why it looks like some of the girls in the back ground are laughing at him. I know, I know, giddy with exitement. (BARF).Thirdly.......

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A Visit to Orange County Choppers - Road Trip

The regular monthly gathering of Chapter NJ-F (F Troop) of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) was held at the Empire Diner in Freehold, NJ on July 27, 2008. After the gathering, many members and guests rode to the Orange County Choppers (OCC) headquarters in Newburgh, NY.We rode in three groups, each with a leader and drag rider. Most members communicated via CBs to keep the groups...

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Your speed...

Click on the picture to enlarge it.Thanks to those of you participated in my scientific study from the "How Fast Did You Say?" post on thursday July 24th!http://01mrmotorcycle.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-fast-did-you-say.htmlL...

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Star Wars...... Weekend review

Star Wars stole the day.There are Trekies, and there are Star Wars nuts.My son is a Star wars nut. He has Star Wars collectibles, and ALL of the movies. He's got multiple sets, special editions and so on. Although I don't really get it, I did enjoy the movies, and I can appreciate them.When my son found out that the Science Museum here was having a Star Wars exhibit, he was...

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Jimi

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery.See Jimi with his 2005 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. Jimi is shown with his daughter. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bi...

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how fast did you say?

I need you to tell me how fast is the fastest you have ever driven a motorcycle. Be honest. No exaggerations.I'm going to use this in a future post with your permissions of course.I have my reasons.Me, 110 MPH (Aprox.) but I'll say 110. I was not clocking myself. Someone else said I was doing that..To Mrs. Motorcycle. Disclaimer...If you are reading this, It was a very long...

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Harley-Davidson Introduces the Tri Glide Ultra Classic for 2009 - a Trike

Yesterday, Harley-Davidson introduced its models for 2009. One of them is a motorcycle trike called the Tri Glide Ultra Classic.Harley-Davidson hasn't made a trike since the Servi-Car that started out as a vehicle that could be attached to a customer's car so a mechanic could deliver the car and then use the Servi-Car to return to the garage.Later the Servi-Car had other uses mainly for police...

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Biker Bracelet

I found this men's biker bracelet in a magazine the other day while getting an oil change. Thought I'd share it. Although, I'm not much of a jewelry wearer myself, I think it's kind of cool.www.danburymint.com/Detail.aspx?ProductID=7...

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What not to wear

Posting this may be controversial, but I gotta speak my mind about my opinions and views. I hope I don't offend anyone. And if I do offend you, I'm sorry. We all have choices. What you choose, and how you choose to do it is your own deal. I've made my choice. I choose Harley Davidson. Ever since I actually started riding motorcycles, I always wanted a Harley. I know that not...

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Biker Joke ....... What's in a name?

A woman scanned the guests at a party and spotted an attractive man standing alone. She approached him and introduced herself as Carmen. “That's a beautiful name,” he replied. “Is it a family name?” “No,” she replied. “I gave it to myself. It reflects the things in life I like most - cars and men.” “What's your name?” she asked. He said, “Harley Titsenbeer”. “Nice to meet...

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Motorcycle Pictures by Year, Make, and Model

I have a lot of motorcycle pictures on my site. I've always had a feature that listed motorcycle pictures by year, make, and model. However, many of my motorcycle pictures were in sub-galleries and could not be reached by this method. That has just been revised so all motorcycle pictures can now be reached.Take a look at the new Motorcycle Pictures by Year, Make, and Model.If you have a picture...

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Alain

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery.See Alain on his 1985 Harley-Davidson FLT.If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bi...

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Grab it Pack product review

.On Friday, May 9th, 2008, I posted about the Grab-it Pack™. Here is a link to the original post. http://01mrmotorcycle.blogspot.com/search?q=GRABITPACK.I said "I'm seriously thinking about getting one.".Well I did get one..So, Here is my product review on the Grab-it Pack™: .I've been using it for a while now, and I absolutely love it..I use it just about everytime I ride....

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Triumph Recalls 2008 Speed Triple for Handlebar Riser Defect

Triumph is recalling certain 2008 Speed Triple motorcycles.Due to improper machining of the handlebar riser, the handlebar may slip in the clamps. This slippage could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash. 93 units are affected.Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more detai...

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Wicked Women Choppers Recalls 2004 Shady Lady Motorcycles for Frame Problem

Wicked Women Choppers is recalling certain 2004 Shady Lady motorcycles equipped with RC Component parts.The front of the frame where welds attach the back-bone to the neck and welds attach the neck to the down-tube, if not braced with a gusset, stress placed on marginal welds could result in rapid wear on the weld joints and possible joint separation.Five units are affected.Check out my...

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Piaggio Recalls Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 for Electrical Shorting Problem

Piaggio has issued a recall of certain 2007-2008 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 motorcycle models equipped with Triom headlights, low beam bulb and headlight reflectors.The headlight low beam bulb has a "pigtail" wire attached to it. This wire connects the low beam bulb to the motorcycle's wiring harness. It may touch the hardware used to secure the bulb in the reflector. Over time and vibration the...

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The farmer

Non biker, but this video is too good not to share....

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Great Italian Motorcycle Police Video

Check out Bikes in the Fast Lane.Great video of some really cool motorcycle coreography.http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-italian-motorcycle-police-display.htmor see the original video at: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1497846/great_italian_motorbike_displ...

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Piaggio Recalls Aprilia Tuono Models for Fuel Hose Defect

Piaggio has issued a recall of certain 2005-2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R and Tuono RSV 1000 R motorcycles equipped with Bitron Spa fuel pump/fuel filters.The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump/fuel filter mounting flange may come loose. If this fuel hose connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, then there will be a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the...

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Tech. Tip # 7 ..... Protect your paint.

3M makes a clear film, I'm sure you've all seen it on the leading edge of car hoods, etc. It's commonly referred to as Clear Guard, clear protection film, or Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film. It is specially designed to be almost invisible, and protects the paint from getting chipped by flying deris such as stones, etc.Most companies who do mobile decal striping do this service. Contact them in the yellow pages, on-line, or get a hold of your local body shop. I'm sure they can hook you up.I bring this about, because there are many needs for motorcycles...

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2008 Harley-Davidson FXCWC Softail Rocker C

.My friend, Jeff just went out and bought a Rocker C..This red Rocker is a pretty cool ride. We went out on Friday last week and put on a couple hundred miles together. He had no problems keeping up, or cornering with the fat wide tire like He and I had anticipated, except for a couple of turns. I think part of this is just a learning curve with the new bike though. I took...

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Noah's Ark 2008 joke

In lieu of Friday 7-11-08's post Noah's Ark Animal Welfare Association, Inc.,I give you a Noah's Ark Funny, or in this case kinda not so funny!NOAH’S ARK 2008 In the year 2008, the Lord came unto Noah,who was now living in the United States , and said: 'Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and...

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Cindy and Michael

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery.See Cindy on her 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200C. Also see her husband, Michael, on his 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom outfitted with a trailer.If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of...

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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - August 4-10, 2008

Each year, hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists head toward, what many feel, is the motorcycling mecca of the world, Sturgis, and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota takes place this year August 4-10.Check out my article on this great motorcycle rally. See if you can see me waving in the picture when I attended the 1993 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Getting...

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Noah's Ark Animal Wellfare Association, Inc.

Remember way back about, Oh, I'd say..... exactly Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 when I posted Do You Feel Like We Do? http://01mrmotorcycle.blogspot.com/2008/04/do-you-feel-like-we-do.html..Well the theme of this post was a photograph of a dog with his head sticking out the SUV's window, and the dog was loving life riding in the wind. I figured that particular dog, and most other's...

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One liner biker wit.

Bikers have more fun than people ...

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29 Years of Honda Gold Wing: A Picture Gallery

Honda began selling the Super Cub motorcycle internationally in 1958. In 1975, Honda introduced the Gold Wing. It has continued in production ever since.We present here a look at Honda Gold Wing models from the first model in 1975 to the present as provided in pictures submitted by Motorcycle Views members. A gallery called "29 Years of Honda Gold Wing" is provided that gives a picture and...

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Twin City Custom Cycles

..Cruising about the other day, I stopped into Twin City Custom Cycles, a local custom motorcycle dealer. Way back in the day when they started out, I stopped in and talked to the owner Art Welch. When he started up this dealership, it was pretty empty. It was just him in there all by himself with a few small scale automatic motorcycles that he was selling. These were, and...

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