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Real-World Review: Rev’It Sand Jacket part 1

Rev'It Sand Jacket, and adventure in the making...

Rev'It Sand Jacket, and adventure in the making...

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..

Sam gets a new ride: 1995 Kawasaki KLR 650

Sam's "new" Kawasaki KLR 650

Sam's "new" 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

 

Courtesy of Velocity Channel

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

Before and After...

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..