My friend Bryan from Spectre Apparel had his CBR stolen in LA on May 14th of 2012. After much research, he found out it had been sold through the website autobidmaster.com after it was retitled to Oklahoma as a salvage and the VIN was slightly altered. It was sold on May 29th, just over two weeks after it was jacked. The reason I’m posting this is not only to give you some tips on how to find your stolen motorcycle via searching the internet, but also warn others in the Los Angeles… Continue Reading »
MOTORCYCLISTS HAVE CHANGED.I Motociclisti sono cambiati; Biker haben sich verändert; Les Motards ont changé; Los Motores han cambiado! The motto for this years EICMA International Motorcycle Show is pretty simple, it seems. But what does it really mean? Are the Italians behind EICMA saying that motorcycling is no longer dominated by men, or are they saying something entirely different? It seems the meaning is not as easily inferred as we would like. From their press release on Februrary 18th, “The basic consideration, which prompted the claim, stemmed from the observation of current society and… Continue Reading »
It seems like Portland’s weather was on it’s best behavior for the weekend of the One Motorcycle Show (Feb 8/9/10)- giving everyone (even fair weather riders) a chance to pull their bikes off the tenders, give ‘em a wash and ride them in to the show. Four years in a row now the One Show has attracted a variety of attendees. As it’s progressed the reach has stretched beyond motorcyclists to include designers, artists, and those who appreciate looking at pretty things. Which is basically everyone, right? Thor Drake has developed an inviting… Continue Reading »
Puppy Thrown at Hell’s Angels In summary… a 26 year old man mooned the Munich Hell’s Angels and followed it up by throwing a puppy. He then escaped on a bulldozer. (PS the puppy is unscathed and at a shelter now.)
It was SO COLD last night (25°F) and yet the Rockers NW crew I know and love so well still managed to get their awesome vintage bikes over to Tonic Lounge for the party. (Youtube video of them rolling in here.) Rock & Roll show, awesome bar with fireplace for riders to warm their cold bones? Yes please. Everyone hung out for a while and socialized, including me! This was refreshing since I didn’t get to hang out much at the End of the World Ride. I even got to spend time… Continue Reading »
The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure was the only two wheeled vehicle to make the 10 Best Vehicles to Survive the Mayan Apocalypse list from International Business Times. Why? Well, the 8.7 gallon fuel tank is a good start. With the awesome mileage bikes get, you’re already well on your way to outrunning zombies and other threats (about 465 miles). It’s good on and off road, can fit through narrow spaces… It’s the only vehicle on their whole list I’d really want in the event of the apocalypse, what about you? Read the… Continue Reading »
The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure was the only two wheeled vehicle to make the 10 Best Vehicles to Survive the Mayan Apocalypse list from International Business Times. Why? Well, the 8.7 gallon fuel tank is a good start. With the awesome mileage bikes get, you’re already well on your way to outrunning zombies and other threats (about 465 miles). It’s good on and off road, can fit through narrow spaces… It’s the only vehicle on their whole list I’d really want in the event of the apocalypse, what about you? Read the… Continue Reading »
Choosing your first motorcycle? Here’s some tips from Stacie B London, LeahStunts, and MotoLady.