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Scooter-Stuff to Close

John Davis — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:16:46 +0000

A favorite stop for cruiser riders (and riders in general) Scooter Stuff is shutting down. The following post on the Scooter Stuff home page explains: I'm very sad to say that I'll be closing Scooter Stuff within the next couple of weeks. I'll be having a store wide...

Motorcycle Exaggerations

John Davis — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:32:17 +0000

Like fishing has it’s whoppers such as the “one that got away”, and the outstanding catch which grows in length each time the story is told. So motorcycling has a few exaggerations, urban legends, or better stated; falsehoods, of it’s own. Here’s a few… “I laid it down to avoid crashing.” “I...

J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Competitive Information Study Results

John Davis — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:15:00 +0000

Overall satisfaction with the motorcycle ownership experience increases for a seventh consecutive year to its highest level yet, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Competitive Information StudySM released today. via Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine.

The world’s first motorcycle comes up for auction

John Davis — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:11:02 +0000

It’s a twin cylinder, 4-valve, water -cooled 1488 cc beauty. Features fluids-in-frame and under-engine muffler. The world’s first motorcycle comes up for auction.

Ellensburg’s Jonah Street places seventh in Dakar Rally motorbike division

John Davis — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:04:23 +0000

Ellensburg's Jonah Street places seventh in Dakar Rally motorbike division via Seattle Times Newspaper.

Bill would make holding a cellphone while driving a primary offense in Wash.

John Davis — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:03:20 +0000

Bill would make holding a cellphone while driving a primary offense in Wash. via Seattle Times Newspaper.

Flying Axle Nut Injures Bremerton Motorcyclist

John Davis — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:31:35 +0000

I can’t see how this is even remotely possible… If someone can provide a reasonable explanation for how this could happen, I am all ears. I think the last paragraph of the story is at the root of it all. Flying Axle Nut Injures Bremerton Motorcyclist.

End of Year Recalls

John Davis — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:55:45 +0000

If your motorcycle has been recalled and you are not sure what to do, check out What To Do If Your Motorcycle Is Recalled. Custom Chrome is recalling certain aftermarket Santee Bonanza motorcycle handlebars sold as replacement equipment for various Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The weld attaching...

Psst… Wanna buy a motorcycle museum?

John Davis — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:26:58 +0000

The Motion Unlimited Museum in Rapid City, SD is selling off their motorcycle collection to the highest bidder. This collection includes 23 Harley Davidsons, 3 Three-wheelers, 1 Knucklehead, 2 Shovelheads, 2 Sportsters, 4 Flatheads, 11 Sprints to Bobcats, 4 Indians, many British, European, an...

NWCR Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-05

John Davis — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000

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