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Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travel Newsletter

Susan Johnson has posted the new Horizons Unlimited motorcycle travel newsletter. Read it at http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/newsletter/ and get news on who is traveling where, their adventures, advice, and inspiration. Read about adventures through Columbia, Germany, Australia, Indonesia, East Timor, Yamaha Ténérés, Russia, Peru, Puerto Rico, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil...and more....
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Women and Motorcycling Stats

According to the English Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) , out of the 5.5 million motorcycle/scooter riders in the UK, 15 % are female;- this means some 750,000 female bikers. 20% ride Supersports motorcycles 18% ride Sport/Tourer motorcycles 14% ride Customs 11% ride Off-road bikes 7% ride Touring motorcycles However, female...
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And now ... the naked scooter

The Naked Motorcycle craze seems to be reaching epidemic proportions with the announcement by Honda America that its 2005 range will include a "naked" scooter. The Big Ruckus "blends the open feel of a motorcycle with the comfort and convenience of a scooter", according to Honda, though we have to wonder whether the new rugged good looks of the Big Ruckus will overcome the loss of the scooter's most appealing feature - weather protection. ..
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Daytona Bike Week Motorcycle Thefts are Down

Fewer motorcycles are being stolen at Daytona Bike Week this year. Here's an excerpt from Gary Taylor's article in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "In most cases, the thefts are not a crime of opportunity. Instead, authorities say, organized rings travel...
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Big Dog Recalls 4457 Motorcycles

Big Dog Motorcycles has recalled 4457 motorcycles for model year 2004. On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attaching stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the extended position. If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash...
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Pictures of the Week

Here are eight more of my Pictures of the Week, four for women and four for men. I'm still not getting many entries from men riders with their motorcycles. If you're a male rider, send us a picture of you...
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Motorcycles Postcards

I just opened a new Motorcycles Postcards feature. It uses a wide variety of motorcycle photographs, paintings, and illustrations. There are Choppers, Harleys, Indians, Kids and Bikes, Antiques, and more. I've made arrangements with three companies to supply the Motorcycles...
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American Motorcycles, Texas Largest Used Harley Dealer, was Awarded a Plaque of Appreciation by Arlington Texas (PR Web)

Eighteen Arlington Police Officers on Harleys awarded American Motorcycles in Arlington a plaque of appreciation for support and dedication to the police motorcycle unit. (picture on website) [PRWEB Apr 29, 2005]

World Superbike Championships: Suzuki Dominates again

April 24, 2005 World Superbike Championship leader Troy Corser raced his Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra GSX-R1000 to a double race victory at the third round in Valencia today as his main rivals dropped away in the championship chase. Only Honda CBR1000RR-mounted Chris Vermeulen and Corser’s Suzuki team-mate Yukio Kagayama now look to stand any chance of remaining in touch with the runaway points leader. In the World SuperSport race, Winston Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR team again streeted the field...

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Swirl Remover for Motorcycle Paint

Review of Glare Spider Web and Swirl Remover. This product can remove the tiny scratches that appear in automotive or motorcycle finishes caused by dust and careless washing.
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I found an interesting article posted by one of our corner hosts, Cityhawg, in the Harley-Davidson forum. It's a story by Daniel Taylor of the Bristol Herald Courier about a local motorcyclist who teaches motorcycle safety classes. There are some...
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April 14, 2005 The Suzuki B-King concept bike that wowwed showgoers around the world in 2001 and 2002 will go into production according to a report in one of the world’s leading motorcycle magazines. Originally shown as a turbocharged, 250bhp 1300cc machine, the production version is expected to be shown to the public for the first time at the “Salon International de la Moto” motorcycle show in Paris later this year. The production version is expected to have a naturally-aspirated 1500cc motor with almost identical styling to the 2001 showstopper, though the heads-up display helmet, telematics, fingerprint recognition, remote diagnostics and other advanced concepts of the show bike will be dropped to ensure the bike is priced competitively. Styled in the likeness of a Pit Bull, the B-King production model will retain very strong similarities in the frame, brakes and suspension to that of a MotoGP racer...
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Norton rides again! Norton Motorcycles is revived in, of all places, Gladstone, Oregon. You can back-oreder your 952 Commando from the company or one of their dealers. If I had ,000 I'd do it, but as it stands, I'll likely buy an Enfield Bullet 500 for tooling around San Francisco...
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I'm going to reflect on the history of the motorcycle as it might have been if a few key events had been different. Did you know that Henry Ford, Howard Hughes, and Bill Gates all had connections to the advancement...
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Information and review of Streetglo reflective stickers and decals. Thousands of designs and colors can be used on helmets, motorcycles and more.
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Motorcycle Maintenance DVDs

Safety first! Any time is a good time to learn a little - or a lot - about how your motorcycle works and how to keep it in top condition. Fix My Hog, a company in San Deigo, offers a maintenance DVD for Harley-Davidson Softail owners and a new edition...

Paramedic motorcycles ride to the rescue (Gulf News)

Dubai: To reduce the response time for emergency vehicles, Dubai police are introducing paramedic motorcycles in July, a senior official said yesterday.

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Landmark BMW helmet system

BMW has shown a landmark new helmet system designed to reduce noise via noise cancelling technology inside the helmet and enable crystal clear voice communications and music. The helmet uses state-of-the-art materials (kevlar, carbon fibre) to create an ultralight, aerodynamic and very quiet helmet wind-tunnel tested to be the quietest helmet on the market. The helmet will enable communication with the pillion, or anyone via your bluetooth phone, or to listen to music clearly and wirelessly ON ANY MOTORCYCLE. The entire system is inside the helmet so it can be used on any motorcycle...
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The Hellbender - 145 horsepower Buell XB

November 14, 2004 The Buell is one of the sweetest-handling motorcycles available, but with its motive force provided by a decidedly outdated Harley Davidson pushrod motor it's easy to yearn for a few more horses. Enter the Hellbender, arguably the ultimate answer in Buell XB customising. ..
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Gregory and Donna-Rae from the Pampas of Patagonia

Passing on this missive from Gregory today, check out his writing at Horizon's Unlimited: The hard way around the world is looking at it roll past through a window. I have managed to get a 23-year old motorcycle, 63-year old Grandmother with Parkingson's Disease and my grizzled self to the...
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Leather Motorcycle Boots by Specter Road

Review of the Tour model boot by Specter Road.
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Women and Motorcycling Stats

According to the English Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) , out of the 5.5 million motorcycle/scooter riders in the UK, 15 % are female;- this means some 750,000 female bikers. 20% ride Supersports motorcycles 18% ride Sport/Tourer motorcycles 14% ride Customs 11% ride Off-road bikes 7% ride Touring motorcycles However, female...
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Me and My Bike

Our motorcycle artist, Debbie, has created yet another original motorcycle design entitled "Me and my bike going where we like!" This design tells others that you're into the cruising scene in a big way. Debbie now has seven designs covering...
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BestBikingRoads.com: A Work In Progress

Mike Werner of Bikes in the Fast Lane blogged on a new site http://www.BestBikingRoads.com. I got really excited about it and then couldn't register because they don't have USA in the location drop down. They're new, and in Europe, and are concentrating on Europe, I understand. I sent them an...

Riders Club donates ,400 to Selma family (Selma Times-Journal)

With their cool motorcycles, leather chaps and Harley Davidson shirts and bandanas, the Selma Riders look like they've seen plenty of wild times. But these rebels have a cause, and that's helping their community.

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2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Information and specifications on the new Speed Triple with 1050cc engine.
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2005 Triumph Motorcycle List Prices

The complete list of Triumph list prices for 2005.
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New Catalog from Whitehorse Press

The new Whitehorse Press catalog is here with more than books. They now sell riding jackets, pants, boots, gloves and helmets, motorcycle lighting systems, and accessory mounting systems. Of course they still have the best selection of motorcycle books there is...everything from destination titles to how-to's....
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2005 Triumph Sprint ST

Information and specifications on the new Sprint ST with 1050cc engine.
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Yamaha Recalls 190,000 Motorcycles for Seat Defect

On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger's weight shifting on the seat. This recall affects 190,000 XV250, XVS11, and XVS65 Yamaha models produced between 1996 and 2005. Read...
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Airheads at Burning Man

Just recovering from Burning Man. Waited 7 hours in line to get out of Black Rock City on Monday afternoon. It seems that this year almost everyone stayed for the temple burn on Sunday night. Thousands of people were patiently and reverently quiet as the Temple of Forgiveness took an...
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Leather Motorcycle Boots by Specter Road

Review of the Tour model boot by Specter Road.
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World Superbike Championships: Suzuki Dominates again

April 24, 2005 World Superbike Championship leader Troy Corser raced his Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra GSX-R1000 to a double race victory at the third round in Valencia today as his main rivals dropped away in the championship chase. Only Honda CBR1000RR-mounted Chris Vermeulen and Corser’s Suzuki team-mate Yukio Kagayama now look to stand any chance of remaining in touch with the runaway points leader. In the World SuperSport race, Winston Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR team again streeted the field...

BestBikingRoads.com: A Work In Progress

Mike Werner of Bikes in the Fast Lane blogged on a new site http://www.BestBikingRoads.com. I got really excited about it and then couldn't register because they don't have USA in the location drop down. They're new, and in Europe, and are concentrating on Europe, I understand. I sent them an...

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Serious Travel Phones

From JoeSentMe.com Phil Baker has been trying out two phones targeted to the serious business traveler: Verizon's new Samsung SCH-a790 World Phone and Sprint's Samsung SP i-600. If you like Verizon's service and travel worldwide, the Samsung SCH-a790 may be just the phone for you. The Samsung SP I-600 from...
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Motorcycle Tire Air Pump

Review of the Planet Bike Mini Versair motorcycle tire air pump.
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Leather Motorcycle Boots by Specter Road

Review of the Tour model boot by Specter Road.
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Bends in Bali: Motorcycling the Island - Bali Travel Guide

Going to Bali? Want to motorcycle? Take a look at this: A quick rush down to Seminyak to pick up the bikes and we are on the way. Little is Big in Asia and when it comes to bikes, the 200cc (but stupidity named) "Honda Tiger 2000" is king of...
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Book Review: Motorcycle Journeys Through the Appalachians

The Appalachian, or Mid Atlantic, region of the U.S. has some of the best motorcycle roads and destinations in the world. This book by Dale Coyner is in its second printing and is one of the most popular motorcycle touring guide books available.
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FAMSA Tank Bag Long Term Ride Report

Update on the FAMSA Model 246 tank bag. Iain Wood reports on using the bag for his summer holidays in Scotland.
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New Catalog from Whitehorse Press

The new Whitehorse Press catalog is here with more than books. They now sell riding jackets, pants, boots, gloves and helmets, motorcycle lighting systems, and accessory mounting systems. Of course they still have the best selection of motorcycle books there is...everything from destination titles to how-to's....
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BestBikingRoads.com: A Work In Progress

Mike Werner of Bikes in the Fast Lane blogged on a new site http://www.BestBikingRoads.com. I got really excited about it and then couldn't register because they don't have USA in the location drop down. They're new, and in Europe, and are concentrating on Europe, I understand. I sent them an...

Autcom Intercom System - Review and Installation Information

Vin Heron writes about installing and using this motorcycle communications system sold in both UK and US and used by many Formula 1 race teams and others.

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Leather Motorcycle Boots by Specter Road

Review of the Tour model boot by Specter Road.
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The Harley Davidson brand packs a whallop - currently rated in the Top 50 most valuable brands in the world, it's most potent attribute is loyalty. How many other brands does one find tattooed on a customer's chest? So if you wanted a solid state, industrial strength, no-sissies, reliable, dependable, chromed MP3 player for your motorcycle, where would you go?..
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After a rider has taken the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) class, he or she must then begin putting into practice all the motorcycle riding skills they have learned. Unfortunately, no class can give you all the skills you need. Most...
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Going to Bali? Want to motorcycle? Take a look at this: A quick rush down to Seminyak to pick up the bikes and we are on the way. Little is Big in Asia and when it comes to bikes, the 200cc (but stupidity named) "Honda Tiger 2000" is king of...
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Carolyn (Blue Proof Bikes blog) has graciously shared her secrets for staying warm while commuting on a motorcycle during (a California) winter. It's so difficult to find great motorcycling gear for women - especially boots - I hope her list inspires you to find some good stuff to wear (even...
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BestBikingRoads.com: A Work In Progress

Mike Werner of Bikes in the Fast Lane blogged on a new site http://www.BestBikingRoads.com. I got really excited about it and then couldn't register because they don't have USA in the location drop down. They're new, and in Europe, and are concentrating on Europe, I understand. I sent them an...

Police say man used fake ID to buy motorcycles (phillyburbs.com)

Robert Reed Jr., 21, of Spring Garden Street, was charged Friday night with stealing several motorcycles from a Bensalem dealership over the last week.

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