tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30319566110392553582024-02-19T16:16:08.268-08:00Motorcycle Blogsklosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comBlogger1722125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-52355989612723220792011-08-05T12:22:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.039-07:00Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - August 8-14, 2011Each 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 8-14.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. I really needklosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-53743978274410879522011-08-03T20:40:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.040-07:00MY AMERICAN MASTERPIECETHIS IS JoAnn Bortles MASTER PIECE, entitled: ALL AMERICAN TRIBUTE FOR A SOLIDER JoAnn has entered this work in a contest the general public votes on. At the link I have provided for you here, you can zip on over to see JoAnn's work as well as the efforts of the other artists who've entered. You judge!!!! Check out how the flag drapes then flows over the bike. The fluidity of movement she's klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-7663658792634530772011-08-02T19:52:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.040-07:00KIEHL'S LIFERIDE 2011; DAY 1All 21 LifeRiders were excited to see the new BMWs which would be ours for a week; 6-cylinder cruisers, four-cylinder sport and touring bikes, twin-cylinder enduros, even a single for lightweight fun. Tricia Heifer leads the pack to see her GS.The bikes were stored in a garage beneath the Rittenhouse hotel in Philadelphia, we had a game of 'who's bike is this' under the orange sodium lamps.klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-39560941109226677542011-07-31T23:23:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.040-07:00KIEHL'S LIFERIDE 2011Kiehls, established in 1851, has always had a motorcycling connection; every store has a vintage bike or two inside, a legacy of the family's longtime love of bikes, planes, etc, and desire to share their collection in their retail outlets. Having long been a sponsor of motorcycle events in the US (such as the Legend of the Motorcycle Concours), they've branched out in the past two years klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-61492034801446088332011-07-30T14:37:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.040-07:00Nifty Motorcycle Related Decorating ItemsNifty Motorcycle Related Decorating Items Spotted at the local Hobby Lobby I thought was interesting enough to share, Click to enlarge:This was a neat framed shadow box of a Miniature Motorcycle ShopAssorted Metal Bikes Evan a Side Car Wall Art Wall Mural Ride On,Torchklosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-86741049694725183452011-07-30T09:48:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.041-07:00Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - JohnHere are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See John on his 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL-50 under Men on Motorcycles. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Bikes Only, or Trikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-60263363066029500462011-07-27T16:52:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.041-07:00AJS E95 'PORCUPINE' AT QUAILRod Coleman aboard the AJS E95 'Porcupine' in 1954While Grand Prix circuit motorcycle racing is almost as old as the 20th Century, the World Championship racing series was only introduced in 1949. From 1924-37, a single race on the Continent determined the 'European Champion', and a points-based racing series was introduced in 1938, a more accurate measure of success over time, although it klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-24219205871773549792011-07-23T08:15:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.041-07:00Kawasaki Recalls 2011 ZX1000 for Wiring Harness ProblemKawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011 Ninja ZX-10R/ZX-10R ABS (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL) motorcycles.It is possible for a portion of the wiring harness to become pinched between the rear subframe and the rear fender or between the rear subframe and the bolt holding the seat cover. This can damage the harness and wiring and result in a short between wires and the frame or within wires, klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-68420368730179262982011-07-23T07:32:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.041-07:00Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Paul DuguayHere are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Paul Duguay's 1998 Honda Shadow Aero under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Men on Motorcycles, or Trikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-50210749004108353802011-07-22T13:56:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.042-07:00CHARLOTTE AND THE BROUGHCharlotte Poutrel models RL on a Brough Superior SS101 'TE Lawrence Replica'Last November, French actress Charlotte Poutrel made her acquaintance with a new Brough Superior SS101 at Pinup Studios, Paris, during a photo session with NewYorkParis director Yves J Hayat. It was a natural moment to borrow a Brough, immediately after the Men's File/Ralph Lauren party at the flagship RL store on klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-59998038394917079042011-07-21T23:59:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.042-07:00THE RALLY'S END: VELOS IN THE PARKING LOTPaul Zell's MeSS, 700cc of fun.Longtime Velo man Sam Jowett, of BC, who oversees the 'Concours d'Oiligance'The essential portable margarita blender, voted second-best Non-Velocette!George Shoblo cleans his ThruxtonGirder-forked Velos ridden during the weekWould that this Thruxton had its original GP carb...but a Mk2 Amal probably gives easier startingThe Floyd Clymer-built Indian Velo. klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-68325460292509262272011-07-21T23:13:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.042-07:00VELOCETTE OWNER'S CLUB RALLY, COLUMBIA RIVER, THE FINISHTaking the inside line along the winding road up Mt.St.Helens...maybe a bit too inside!1938 KSS in the rain forestOne of many tunnels along Hwy 14, the north side of the Columbia riverPicturesque railroad bridge across from the heights of OregonOne of many small bridges in rural WashingtonGary McCaw of Toronto, who has in the past ridden his Velo to the West, on the Venom Clubman he's owned sinceklosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-45514773748207434942011-07-20T21:30:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.042-07:00Shots Of Past Ridesklosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-5798364056968938872011-07-18T06:47:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.043-07:00MEAN STREET RIDERS: ROCK-U-MENTARYI like these guys, so I have no problem recommending their music here on my blog.klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-67907478280119158202011-07-16T07:07:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.043-07:00Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Joe FaltinekHere are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Joe Faltinek's restored 1952 Cushman Eagle under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Men on Motorcycles, or Trikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-32434715779892763892011-07-16T05:52:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.043-07:00Honda Recalls 2008-2010 ST1300 Motorcycles for Rear Brake Reservoir Hose ProblemHonda is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 ST1300 motorcycles manufactured from November 15, 2007, through May 27, 2010, model year 2008 through 2010 ST1300A motorcycles manufactured from November 7, 2007, through April 6, 2010, and model year 2009 ST1300PA police motorcycles, manufactured from November 18, 2008, through December 8, 2009.When the rear suspension of the motorcycle is klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-22681897129075235602011-07-15T07:16:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.043-07:00VELOCETTE OWNER'S CLUB RALLY, COLUMBIA RIVER, DAY 4Did John intend the Velocette Vogue to match the endless wheat fields of his native Oregon?Get your Jesus, get your tires, wash your truckThe Columbia river in eastern Oregon emerges from the dry high desert volcanic bluffsRed, white, blue, white, blue, green, black, yellowA pause within the endless horizon, before we drop, twisting, into canyons below fields of golden wheatNot a flatscape, but klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-72685421830173570312011-07-14T07:19:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.044-07:00VELOCETTE OWNER'S CLUB RALLY, COLUMBIA RIVER, DAY 3The very picture of appeal; 1965 Thruxton, the 44th built. This is the first Thruxton I ever saw in the metal, ridden to a bike show by former owner Randy Eley back in 1984. I knew then that I had to, had to have one. Rally organizer John Stanley on his Clymer-made Indian Velocette; a Venom engine in Tartarini frame, Ceriani forks, Grimeca hubs. The Indian Velo handles klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-60894092168514536812011-07-14T06:40:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.044-07:00VELOCETTE OWNER'S CLUB RALLY, COLUMBIA RIVER, DAY 2The '38 MSS amid the ruins of a former world; ranches and dry-land farming, now gone picturesque as wind farms and dry-tolerant wheat fields have taken over.The Dalles bridge; on the edge of spotty cloud cover - eastward is sun, westward rain, thus it was all day, but the rain never stuck, just dotted the sunshineBehold! The Mk7 KTT hidden within, released on a later day to sing its songKimklosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-91299327343261393092011-07-13T17:06:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.044-07:00Follow Torch & Midlife Motorcycle Madness on Google +Torch & Midlife Motorcycle Madness is on the new social media from Google, Google +. If you've gotten yourself on Google ° (one of the 10 million estimated users by last weekend), you can follow me here: TorchAnd of course,Ride on,Torchklosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-25855131777353360802011-07-13T00:29:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.044-07:00VELOCETTE OWNER'S CLUB RALLY, COLUMBIA RIVER, DAY 1klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-9152260476233579102011-07-12T14:51:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.045-07:00Polaris Recalls Kingpin and Jackpot for Backrest Support ProblemPolaris is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Victory Kingpin motorcycles and model year 2006-2011 Victory Jackpot motorcycles manufactured from January 1, 2004, through May 1, 2011, equipped with accessory seats, part numbers 2876641-01 seat, Kingpin Touring, double backrest and part number 2875961-01 seat, Jackpot Touring w/backrest.The backrest support can separate from the motorcycle klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-79439776786143105452011-07-11T00:58:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.045-07:00VELOCETTE OWNER'S CLUB RALLY, COLUMBIA RIVER, OREGONThe Velocette Owner's Club of North America holds its annual summer rally somewhere west of the Rocky mountains, and north of the Mexican border, for a week of riding on the best motorcycle roads the rally master can find. Typical mileage for the 5-day ride is an average of 200 miles/day, although this can vary considerably depending on where we are, and where we need to go. The 2011 rally hub isklosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-52621401311056455162011-07-09T08:12:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.045-07:00Yamaha Recalls 2011 FJR1300 for Brake Light ProblemYamaha is recalling certain model year 2011 FJR1300 motorcycles manufactured from January 2011 through April 2011.The brake light may not illuminate when the front brake lever is applied because the activating mechanism in the front brake switch can bind.The number of units affected is 260.Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031956611039255358.post-11405457327660941482011-07-09T07:45:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:46:08.045-07:00Polaris Recalls Indian for Side Stand ProblemPolaris is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Indian motorcycles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."The side stand may not fold rearward and upward if it contacts the ground when the motorcycle is moving forward.The number of units affected is 699.Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more klosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945622094778269411noreply@blogger.com