A few weekends ago, I got wind of a sample sale at the Rev’It corporate offices right here in Red Hook, Brooklyn. I had heard great things about this annual sale, and looked forward to finding 2 things: a good all-season jacket, and a pair of gloves that fit me better… » Read more..
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Sam gets a new ride: 1995 Kawasaki KLR 650
Sam has been working hard on his custom Honda CB 350, and has posted some great progress reports here. But sometimes we get the itch. A bike that’s more or less modern, sleek, powerful, or just plain different. This time he opted for a 1995 Kawasaki KLR 650, the ‘workhorse’ of the motorcycle world. Read his full review… » Read more..
Renaissance Man: new show highlights golden age of vintage motorcycles
Like vintage motorcycles? Enjoy seeing nearly 100 year-old bikes fired up and ridden around the first ever racetrack? Well, Discovery’s Velocity Channel has just the show for you! » Read more..
First Foray into Chinese Motorcycle Parts: UPDATE
Previously, I posted (part 1 HERE) about my apprehension with ordering Chinese motorcycle parts, and my concern that perhaps the quality and fit might not be up to snuff… » Read more..
First Foray into Chinese Motorcycle Parts…
It’s a brave, new [global] world out there, and at this point, we have probably all used parts made in China. Whether it be cheap turn signals, inexpensive tires, or the road-specific clothing we don for our rides around these United States of America, the lower cost of parts produced in China is appealing… » Read more..





