Weekend Mix-up...
How was your weekend?My weekend was a busy one...and weirdly enough for the amount of time I did not spend settled in one place, ... the first half of the trip going up Mingus Mountain behind a woman on a motorcycle who looked to be learning how to ride said motorcycle. Mingus is a crazy hill both up and down because [more...]
Date: 2008-09-08 17:56:00
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Tick-tock
My grandfather died last winter at 98 so I’m not even half his age yet ... or four hours a day doing oil paintings or six hours a day reading Proust? When will I learn Italian? Learn to drive a motorcycle? Defend my heavyweight boxing title? I’m not filled with regret because [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 14:25:22
Why face probs with parking? USe scooters or moped or mobikes
Vehicles are no longer considered a luxury, especially in developed and developing economies ... the vehicle does not require too much effort. For individuals who want to learn how to drive a motorcycle ... like the motorcycle, except that they are not as complicated. They are great for students and old [more...]
Date: 2008-07-10 10:33:23
Completely Random Things - Presidential Election 08 Edition
So today is the day that Americans decide whether Obama wins or McCain wins ... like that was reflected in my riding. Prior to my test, my instructor, Dave Clayton of 2Wheel2Ition Motorcycle School ... , I just couldn’t help but smile. My learning to ride a motorcycle journey is over. All the restrictions [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 01:18:51
Follow the Proper Basic Steps to Learn How to Ride a Motorcycle
Have you ever ridden a motorcycle before? Even the mere idea of riding a motorcycle gives most people a little jolt of excitement. It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about a sportbike, or “crotch rocket,” or a laidback cruiser ... if they’ve ever ridden a motorcycle, whether as a driver or a passenger, and you’ll either [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 07:52:52
Christmas and New Year At Mac Gowans
Had a couple of glasses of wine yesterday with Paul and he told me that they were going to reflect the current financial situation with their ... for rent or sale. It is a very traditional part of Spain, with traditional Spanish foods so if you plan ... and to learn how to ride a motorcycle off road then check out our sponsor The Long Way Round and [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 13:38:10
Learning to ride a motorcycle
It’s been quite awhile since I last posted and a lot has happened too. This past May I started getting the itch to buy a motorcycle ... on the Kawasaki except that I wasn’t finding many aftermarket parts for but the Yamaha had slightly better aftermarket support, plus a slightly bigger engine. I ended up going with the Yamaha [more...]
Date: 2008-07-20 01:47:31
Victoria Beckham Motorcycle Riding Lessons
Victoria Beckham is learning to ride a motorcycle ... Coast Highway to Malibu and around the Hollywood Hills in big old boots.” “Victoria has always [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 14:35:51
SOA
December 3, 2008 Nobody seems to be talking up Sons Of Anarchy and that’s a shame ... t know anything about Motorcycle Clubs until I started watching the show so I learned quite a few things ... s about a Motorcycle Club who keeps their small town nice, clean, and safe while at the same time they run [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 18:26:26
My Vet Can Still Kick Ass
I bought the above patch for my Vietnam Vet and gave it to him last week because that’s exactly how I feel about him and he said ... . When we first got together it was fun going to all the different swap meets and motorcycle functions ... . I intend to actually learn to ride my little Suzuki next year because this is my life and I’ [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 08:23:58
American Pool Tournament In Almerimar 26th November
Don’t forget that the closing date for entries to the American Pool Tournament that will be held in the Dynos Almerimar (located in The Square) ... including villas, apartments and town houses for rent or sale. It is a very traditional part of Spain ... activity based day out in the mountains and to learn how to ride a motorcycle off road then check [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 05:25:29
It would seem I've lost interest in this...
But nothing could be farther from that. In fact I'm experiencing about the opposite of writer's block ... and airplanes and sushi prints, and personalized to boot!Problem is I don't know the first thing ... out the motorcycle, or play golf, or learn Java, or finish [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 01:24:00
The Angle of light series from Tom Dixon
Self-taught designer-maker early 1980s in London and as head of design at the Habitat retail chain and now Artek, the Finnish furniture manufacturer, ... Dixon become a designer-maker in 1983 after having a motorcycle accident, and learn how to designing after discovering welding technique when trying to repair his motorbike. Angle Floor Light [more...]
Date: 2008-10-04 12:16:36
Marathon Done!
THINGS TO DO WHILE I AM ALIVE! Climb half dome: (2004, '05, '06, '07/video) Hike to "my tree" Skydive: (Madera, 4/2005 and Kauai 8/2005) ... Lights Adopt a child: X (11/27/06) Korean Videos Go on a Safari: (2/16/08) Volunteer in a hospital: Learn to ride a motorcycle: (3/2006) Work at a soup kitchen: Climb Mt. Whitney, The highest peak [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 19:29:44
Virago
I just gotta share this---For our 46th wedding anniversary I bought Maggie a 2001 Yamaha Virago 250 to learn on. She loved it ... me that motorcycle! Thought it was funny didn't you? " What the H--- are you talking about? "Here- Look up Virago ... -like. Then she laughed and I was off the hook. I HAD to share it online with the Virago crowd. That resulted [more...]
Date: 2008-09-16 08:17:38
Eat and get gas
There was nothing in the house I wanted to eat. It's a beautiful day, though, ... . (This is the same place that thought I was a robber when I walked in wearing my motorcycle helmet.) I got a sandwich and learned they expect a shipment of gas this afternoon or evening. Woo-hoo [more...]
Date: 2008-10-03 19:13:25
Rocky Mountain Quad Squad
When I was in Phoenix for awhile I kept myself amused with motorcycle rentals. When I learned I’d be in the Denver area for 5 weeks I was going to do the same thing: but it’s a bit late [more...]
Date: 2008-11-02 16:07:48
Customize Your Motorcycle Parts
My older sister is such a huge motorcycle fanatic! Trust me, she is into bikes more than my brother! ... into a road accident. She just got her new Honda motorcycle at that time and the insurance ... , he was so kind. And then, I have learned my lesson: I won't ride in a motorcycle ever again. Haha. Some sort [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 06:04:25
Named After a Planet
When I was 30, I finally learned to drive a car. (I'd had a motorcycle since I was 23). I was living in Berkeley, I got a job in Sausalito, and I needed transport. I had recently killed my motorcycle by letting it run out of oil - it seized up with a crunch on the Bay Bridge [more...]
Date: 2008-10-29 02:41:38
The Thrill of Motorcycling - 5 Ways to Get Into Riding
Motorcycling is cool. Motorcycling is fast. Motorcycling gives you a rush. There is no doubt about it ... dealerships were located, how to repair and maintain a motorcycle, how to purchase the right parts ... out of that bike fast, but I did learn a few things; how to balance and corner a motorcycle. My next [more...]
Date: 1999-11-30 00:00:00
The Thrill Of Motorcycling - 5 Ways To Get Into Riding
By Jay Gaulard Motorcycling is cool. Motorcycling is fast. Motorcycling gives you a rush. There is no doubt about it ... the best dealerships were located, how to repair and maintain a motorcycle, how to purchase the right parts ... out of that bike fast, but I did learn a few things; how to balance and corner a motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-06-09 03:50:44
Carnoustie, Learning To Drive
Carnoustie is an area that we intend to have represented by a 2Pass.eu Driving Instructor ... our affiliation with GMTS Motorcycle Training we can get you started on a motorbike from the age of 16 ... to provide the option of learning in either manual or automatic cars as well as motorcycle training [more...]
Date: 2008-09-17 17:00:23
Top Internet Stories 19-Sep-2008
Top Internet Stories 19-Sep-2008 Posted 19:07:11 Filed under Web Author: Mike Werner | Location: Normandy, France Comments: ... of 9 motorcycle, all different types and styles. Dainese W-Frame racing suit learns lessons from space ... Here's what you may have missed on motorcycle related stories on the internet over [more...]
Date: 2008-09-19 17:07:11
More updates and scooters
Well I've spruced up my reviews page to make it a little easier to navigate ... prepared me for riding a motorcycle. Riding in San Francisco can be intimidating and even a little scary. I learned here, so it's all the same to me. After riding a motorcycle for a while I yearn [more...]
Date: 2008-08-16 00:00:00
New Form of Transportation
What do you think of this? 1976 Honda CB550 (not the actual bike in his garage, but same year, make and model): Bike ... on it, and I think we are going to paint it green. And if I don't like it, he would have done so many mods ... on me. But he insists I stop taking motorcycle tips from Twilight and just get on the damn thing to learn. Soon enough [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 19:12:13
Evel Knievel - Daredevil Extraordinaire
I was writing about Evel Knievel Motorcycle Toys and I thought I better take a moment and really learn about Mr ... Wikipedia!) I learned he had been a successful insurance agent. Fed up with that (who wouldn’t be? - no offense to insurance agents out there, just doesn’t seem like an exciting job!) he decided [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 00:31:37
Joe Schickler died too
Not two days after I found out about Rodger Smith's accidental death, I learned of Joe Schickler's fourth of July death ... for my motorcycle license. In New York, you must be accompanied by a properly licensed motorcycle driver [more...]
Date: 2008-08-16 06:38:51
Engine Guards for Brigitta
I had signed up for the Airhead Beemers mailing list shortly after acquiring Brigitta as part of my efforts to learn as much as I could about my new ... about his R100 motorcycle, the rally, my Maria which I'd ridden to Aspen, his plans for the future ... Patrick! Patrick and his R100 Patrick's cool vintage Jeep The top end of a R100/7, without [more...]
Date: 2008-07-28 02:33:12
What Experienced Riders Say About Conversions VS Designed Trikes
By Carl Davidson If you like antique cars, muscle cars, luxury motorcycles or other toys, this article discusses a new trend in toys - trikes. These three wheeled motorcycles are safer, draw a lot of attention and are great to drive. Learn how to choose your dealer, whether to consider a conversion and how much fun you can have on a trike [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 01:03:02
Latest Tips On Christmas Toys 2008
Soon, it will be December. Before we know it, Christmas Eve will be here, and we’ll be running around stores, ... a great toy for a plug-and-play TV game with pre-loaded maps, where your toddler can customize his own “motorcycle” with different colors and models. As kids pedal through the game, they learn all kinds [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 04:06:50
Trikes And The People Who Love Them Posted By : Carl Davidson
If you like antique cars, muscle cars, luxury motorcycles or other toys, this article discusses a new trend in toys - trikes. These three wheeled motorcycles are safer, draw a lot of attention and are great to drive. Learn how to choose your dealer, whether to consider a conversion and how much fun [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 05:00:00
Video: Half Bicycle - Half Motorcycle, Learn about the ErockIT
http://www.5min.com/Video/Half-Bicyc...ockIT-67719850 [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 15:27:43
A Welcomed Break
A Welcomed Break November 30, 2008 | Filed in: Everything I Know I Learned From My Dog, Life's Absurdities, ... for him and he worked on the motorcycle and went running. So I know you’re all probably riveted [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 23:47:16
Sour Girl: Stone Temple Pilots and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at Dodge Theatre, July 29
By Niki D'Andrea We were supposed to have a big slide show of Stone Temple Pilots' performance, but our photographer, Luke Holwerda, ... ." I later learned the band was called The Color Turning. I was eager to see Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, having been a fan of their gritty, dark rock since I first heard "Whatever Happened to My Rock [more...]
Date: 2008-07-30 16:04:32
What To Do When You Have No Idea What To Do
[Note: Since we're in the middle of our "What I Learned From Stress" groupwrite project - and this article is stress-related - hey, ... . Sure enough, a motorcycle cop was signaling for him to pull over. As the officer sidled up to the driver’s side, Billy rolled down his window and handed out his driver’s license. The policeman [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 11:00:29
Valentino Rossi, on learning to lose and then coming back to win…
Valentino 'The Doctor' Rossi, the greatest motorcycle racer of our timesNo ... championship with three races still to go. Including his wins in the 125cc and 250cc classes, this is Rossi’s 8th motorcycle racing world championship – no mean feat by any standards whatsoever. As 2006 MotoGP [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 06:36:00
Peter Hayes - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club interview
As a teenager in California, Peter Hayes first tried his hand at playing guitar by learning the Jimi Hendrix song “Castles Made of Sand.” Years later, after four albums with his garage rock band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club ... . Absolutely. We’re out on this tour right now and we had to drop a musician because we weren’t making enough [more...]
Date: 2008-10-16 14:17:45
High School Built Custom Motorcycle
The Bernice Mac Naughton High School Bike Klub is an after-school program that helps the kids learn about self-worth, induces confidence and respect while teaching the all the trades involved in custom motorcycle construction and creation. Canada’s only Chopper Class,... This is a content summary only. Click [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 14:21:31
Piaggio BV250 Tourer - Day 6 - Scootering has made me a better rider.
This is the sixth and last in a series of posts dedicated to living with the 2009 Piaggio BV250 Tourer. The previous article is here ... a very different purpose than a traditional motorcycle of any type. Scooters are meant to be city ... , was, well, uh, I didn’t expect to learn anything about riding, or why I ride. What I learned [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 23:15:50
Wells Fargo On a Motorcycle
We have a story in the Wells Fargo Messenger, June 1918, about Wells Fargo handling the first shipment of Harley-Davidson motorcycles by express ... of exceptional Wells Fargo motorcycle service happened on New Years Eve, 1916. A package came ... for shipment to Purcell Click here to learn about third-party website links , 40 miles away. It contained [more...]
Date: 2008-08-19 20:36:02
Retro Leather Jackets - Recreating Automotive Fashion History
Spending the better part of 40+ years with a variety of major fashion retailers, I have learned some certain truths ... . Leather jackets have always been cool, but when worn by Marlon Brando and his motorcycle gang, Jimmy ... , that with the upsurge in Vintage Automobile collecting and racing, some of the hot fashion associated [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 13:22:27
A Dog Crossing The Street Chasing A Ball Can Be Disastrous For Bike Riders
Getting injured on a bicycle or motorcycle can easily be compounded when a dog darts out. Check out this very cool article by yours trucly and learn to stay safe when dogs are present." A short ride around the block in... read more [more...]
Date: 2008-11-04 02:00:29
"Desperate Housewives" Star Seriously Injured
Filed under: Celebrity Justice We've learned Gale Harold, the actor who plays Teri Hatcher's boyfriend on "Desperate Housewives," was seriously injured yesterday in a motorcycle accident.We're told he's at L.A. County - USC ... on www.tmz.com Find more top entertainment news, videos, and blogs on ShowHype: Celebrities, Desperate [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 19:49:57
Attention shoppers: Lessons learned from a book signing disaster
By Contributor Lisa Haneberg ~ I wobbled into the Kennewick, Washington, Barnes & Noble after a 300 mile motorcycle ride from Boise, Idaho. This was to be my 30th and last signing on a 9,400 mile solo motorcycle cross-country publicity ... posters about the 6 pm reading. As I sat down, I heard Megan, the customer service clerk, make [more...]
Date: 2008-09-06 09:58:17
What I Learned About Life from My Friends
Image via Wikipedia Written by Karen D ... , dancing, motorcycle riding zest for life have taught me to seize the day and to not be limited ... for our very first field travel I knew we would be friends. Her shoes tapped out a happy energy that matched [more...]
Date: 2008-09-13 22:39:41
Learning How to Read
Jump to Comments Reading, for me, has only really become an interest in the past 12 months ... of Motorcycle Maintenance” by Robert M. Pirsig, which I’ve discussed before. The book is of a decent [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 10:56:20
Learning the Basics of Auto Insurance
by Amy Nutt It can seem pretty overwhelming; there are a lot of things to think about when it comes to getting the right coverage for you and your ... liability coverage is better than lower liability coverage. Property damage covers the cost of repair ... their automobile, their motorcycle, bicycle, house or whatever else happens to be on the receiving [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 14:33:31
Learning the Basics of Auto Insurance
by Amy Nutt It can seem pretty overwhelming; there are a lot of things to think about when it comes to getting the right coverage for you and your ... liability coverage is better than lower liability coverage. Property damage covers the cost of repair ... their automobile, their motorcycle, bicycle, house or whatever else happens to be on the receiving [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 14:01:14
Learning the Basics of Auto Insurance
by Amy Nutt It can seem pretty overwhelming; there are a lot of things to think about when it comes to getting the right coverage for you and your ... liability coverage is better than lower liability coverage. Property damage covers the cost of repair ... their automobile, their motorcycle, bicycle, house or whatever else happens to be on the receiving [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 14:16:37
Learning the Basics of Auto Insurance
by Amy Nutt It can seem pretty overwhelming; there are a lot of things to think about when it comes to getting the right coverage for you and your ... liability coverage is better than lower liability coverage. Property damage covers the cost of repair ... their automobile, their motorcycle, bicycle, house or whatever else happens to be on the receiving [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 14:06:44
