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Honda VFR 1200 Recall!
I don't think anyone likes the word "Recall" when it comes to consumer goods. However, it is a good thing when a company realizes there is a problem and set about fixing the problem. American Honda...
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Fried Pies - a great reason for a ride
I have been know to enjoy homemade pies (I Love to Ride for Pie, Old Time Diner, Pie in Colorado). So a stop at a fried pie shop was only natural, also a good ride deserves good food.The Original...
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Cindi's NY Deli in Dallas gets your motor running
Considering I have never been to New York (but certainly want to visit sometime) I can not speak to the authenticity of Cindi's NY Delicatessen, but I give BIG Kudos to the Dallas eatery.Cindi's...
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You are coming through loud and clear: a Sena review
The Yamaha Venture I had for four months (until a lady decided to run a red light and hit me) came stock with CB/stereo. With the help from friends my Yamaha FJR was fitted with a J&M...
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Rising up on the Honda VFR 1200 - Helibars review
The Honda VFR 1200 is a great machine with plenty of horsepower (172 reported by topspeed.com), ABS, traction control and a sleek top notched finish. This sport-touring motorcycle, however, has one of...
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Taking care of the feet
On February 18, 2016 fellow blogger and international biker Gary France posed a question on his Flies in your Teeth page - "You cannot ride without....what"? I thought it was a very good question and...
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Kobalt Air Compressor: A review - little things impress
I am the first to admit I am not a "gear head" (good at working on bikes/autos), but I do try to learn and do more of my own work and maintenance each year. With that said this post may seem silly to...
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Memorial Day Ride 2016
May 30, 2016 marked the 2nd Memorial Day since my dad, WWII veteran and Purple Heart recipient, passed away. During the previous 10 years or so I had spend some of each Memorial Day weekend with him....
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I have been Flashed!!
In the winter and spring of this year (2016) I debated about changing from the Honda VFR 1200 back to the Yamaha FJR 1300. I ended up deciding to stay with the VFR 1200 and make some changes to fit...
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Summer Riding Jacket - Let the air FLY
Texas gets hot. The Weather Channel's website states the average temperature from June to September is 90+ degrees with an annual average of 16+ days of 100+ degrees and record highs of 110+ in all...
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Need extra storage for the trip?
Extended motorcycle trips are a lot of fun and I look forward to those trips. The challenge with trips lasting several days is packing what is needed and/or wanted for the trip. Storage/luggage space...
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Visiting Europe June 2017!
This post is both an announcement and a invitation for input. I will be starting my first trip out of the USA on June 2, 2017 as I fly out of Dallas Milan,Italy and I am so excited!Received my first...
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Bell Helmet Qualifier review - Awesome Transition!
I have owned six full-faced helmets and three half helmets in my 12.5 years of riding. Due to life situations I always be on a tight budget, but over the last two years or so the budget for riding...
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Goal of the blog and YouTube channel
I started this blog September 2009 with a goal of posting useful information. On thefirst postI stated "part of this blog is to give straightforward reviews of items that I have personally used,...
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Jeans for cold weather riding
Temperatures in North Texas don't get too cold for too long, but when it does cool off I still like to ride. Sometimes it means I have to break out the cold weather gear and layer up so the ride is...
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Pizza in the Rocky Mountain town of Leadville
If you perform a quick search for "pizza" on this blog you will find I like pizza and two of my favorite pizza restaurants are located in Colorado. Well, I found another place in the Rockies that...
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Loving the view from Independence
Beat The Heat Tour parked at Independence Pass overlook.In July 2016 I led some friends on a motorcycle tour based out of Breckenridge, Colorado. One of our days of riding included a trip to Aspen via...
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Historic Carpenters Bluff Bridge
With progress or growth comes change and some changes are not always the most desired. Some changes are sad, but necessary. The population growth of North Texas has brought a lot of changes in the...
View ArticleBeen busy, now about to leave for Europe!
I have been busy preparing for my first ever trip out of the USA and riding as much as possible. Here are three of my latest video projects. I fly out of Dallas on Friday June 2, 2017 and fly to...
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Thoughts on my first trip out of the USA
In October, 2016 I announced I would be traveling outside of the USA for the first time ever. I would be heading to Europe for a three part trip. I would be attending a MotoGP race in historic...
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