Libertarians Defend Social Conservativism?

Today, American Thinker has an utterly ridiculous article on its blog called, "A Libertarian Defense of Social Conservatism" ... . Seat belts. Motorcycle helmets. Bicycle helmets...Mandatory vaccines for your children...Keeping ... any mandatory vaccination laws.Likewise, if someone doesn't want to wear a seat belt or a motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 20:25:00

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Electric Car Less Than 3 Feet Wide

Now, we’ve seen plans for tiny fuel efficient cars, and even tiny electric cars, but this is a car I’d LOVE to try out as soon as it is a reality ... an electric car that drives like a motorcycle. It seats two passengers in the super slim 35.5 inch ... like a motorcycle, tiliting around curves and corners, rather than turning wheels. On initially reading [more...]

Date: 2008-06-14 02:13:28

Test Riding the F800GS and the F650GS

This past Wednesday, I found myself with some free time mid-morning and rode on Maria over to the Beemer dealer to test ride a 2007 pre-owned F650GS ... (courtesy of BMW of Denver)There's plenty of thorough reviews of this neat motorcycle on the Net so I'll ... its a higher seating motorcycle. Still, it was a lot of fun to ride. Both the 650 and the 800 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 17:50:00

porcupiny/flickr Rebel Classics Film Series: The Wild One Thursday, June 5 Harry Ransom Center (21st & Guadaloupe) Free (limited seating) ... on motorcycles. So whether you go to admire the drama or to laugh, you’ll add another classic to your cap ... have been more into cars (and buses) than motorcycles, but that doesn’t make the first biker [more...]

Date: 2008-06-05 19:04:04

Harley riders: beware!

I have to admit that I've never liked motorcycles, especially Harleys since their riders seem to derive great enjoyment at making their machines be ... "in Japan, who published two studies on the dangers in the International Journal of Impotence Research, said most motorcycle seats put undue pressure on the area between the anus and the scrotum, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 18:01:57

Seat belts, helmets and guns

Bob Owens has an excellent post up on his experiences as a new concealed carry weapon practitioner, Six Months Under the Gun subtitled " ... is truly amazing to me how naked I feel without my normal safety gear in place. It doesn't matter if it's a motorcycle helmet, seat belt and shoulder harness or whatever weapons normally carried in various [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 16:43:00

ROCKS THAT ROCK ! ! !

Today, I received a very special parcel in my post office box in Vermont. A padded enveloped stuffed with a bit of magic .. ... and another one on the seat of a motorcycle in the village. All of them rocks are gone somewhere else ... pictures of my new paintings, too busy to list them on eBay or Etsy. Work, work, work ! Gotta work [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 17:02:00

Automotive - Tools and Supplies

Client: TCPGlobal.com TCPGlobal.com is the home base for 16 very successful sites focusing on automotive finishes including PPG, House of Kolor, ... paint, hot rod paint, auto body tools & supplies, auto seat covers, car & motorcycle covers, auto ... a year at a fair and reasonable price, we provide excellent customer service with a live support staff [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 22:30:11

#127 Minuteman 1000 Rally

Fleeter Log #127 Minuteman 1000 Rally 2008 June 5-9 After getting a taste of Motorcycle Endurance Rallying at the Cape Fear 10hr Rally in North ... up to it. According to the billboards, Pat Garrett's at this exit was a good place to shop for a quality sheepskin product -- coats, vests, slippers, bags, or even a sheepskin motorcycle seat cover. We [more...]

Date: 2008-07-04 03:12:05

Who’s Stealing Your Liberty?

AT: “The most obvious point to me is that it is the do-gooding liberals who are telling us all what we can and can’t do ... to do or are prevented from doing. Seat belts. Motorcycle helmets. Bicycle helmets. Smoking. Gun [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 23:13:18

Scooter Mopeds

A scooter moped is somewhat similar to a motorcycle because it has only two wheels and offers the same type of seating arrangement ... of the motorcycle. Another difference is that scooters have panels that cover the mechanical side of things while [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 15:52:27

Kumbaya for Republicans?

Net Right Nation has this piece that talks about Gov. Huckabee's prescription for future electoral success is to oust all versions of Libertarianism ... . Seat belts. Motorcycle helmets. Bicycle helmets. Smoking. Gun purchase and ownership restrictions [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 02:53:00

My deep-seated desires...

I come up with (well at least I think I do) the best post topics for my blog when I'm biking home. I realized today that I have a deep-seated desire to get a motorcycle. And no Harley Davidson ... clothes and sneakers on. But when she passed me, I realized: I want one. So that's going on my list [more...]

Date: 2008-06-16 00:32:25

Flying motorcycle the next roadable airplane?

Speaking of Holy Grail (see my earlier post–hey, you gotta keep up here!) ... is a three-wheeled, two-seat motorcycle with a telescoping main wing and a canard. Powered ... Clemente, California. The idea is that you drive the vehicle like a motorcycle to the airport [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 16:53:29

The Shweeb Human-powered monorail

Forget internal combustion engines, electrical power or even maglev systems - the Shweeb is a monorail for human-powered vehicles ... Zealand is partially a proof-of-concept for an ingenious, high efficiency, no emission urban transport ... seat for bicycles Motorcycle with two front wheels and speed-variable wheeltrack Human Powered [more...]

Date: 2008-07-23 12:21:06

Versa-Quatic Futuristic Car Concept Inspired by Marine Life

With the increasing competition in automated car concepts, Versa has come up with another great creation i.e. Versa-Quatic. It is a two-seater, battery powered and entertaining vehicle that has introduced a unique way ... with the help of complete body motion. User will be seating in a motorcycle-like position [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 08:10:12

Leather Master

Canada Custom tailoring restyling repair and refinishing services for men s and ladies fashions including riding apparel adaptive clothing and motorcycle seats and accessories Includes profile product catalogs information on services and contact details [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 08:28:29

Nanny-state Liberal Do-gooders bigger threat to Freedom than Religious Right nowadays

Randall Hoven, a Boeing retiree and ex-Weapons Developer has a piece in the American Thinker this morning, " ... to do or are prevented from doing. Seat belts. Motorcycle helmets. Bicycle helmets. Smoking. Gun purchase [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 12:32:00

Bikegear - Motorcycles and Accessories

Searching for distributors of premium quality brands for Southern Africa’s most motorcycle enthusiast then search no more ... accessories: Aluminium Panniers Tank Bags Centre Stands Engine Guards Tyres Crash Bars Soft Motorcycle ... specialists SW-Motech, award winning motorcycle luggage crafters Bags-Connection , unique seating [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 11:52:51

'Exit Speed' Trailer is 'Rushing Soon' (As Soon As You Click Play)

exit-speed-trailer.jpg It's Speed meets Road Warrior meets Caroline in the City, it's on DVD shelves RIGHT NOW, and the trailer is ridiculous ... soon"? And why does that guy keep standing on his motorcycle seat? Only Netflix has those answers. [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 21:35:34

gleans at 1:15 AM MT, 11/23

Google Unplugs Lively as Hype Fades Over Virtual Worlds Google shuts down its Lively virtual world, ... Bikers risk impotence, urinary-tract problems Study says motorcycle vibrations, hard seats doing [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 08:15:46

Tata Nano And Other Affordable Vehicles Could Increase Indian Road Deaths To 150,000 Per Year [Traffic Fatalities]

The Indian Transport Ministry estimates that the number of fatalities from road accidents could climb 50% to 150, ... apathy among consumers towards seat belts, air bags and even motorcycle helmets.” Hormazd Sorabjee [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 20:40:00

Rise In Demand For ATVs

The demand for ATVs has seen sudden rise in the last decade, ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) ... control. The rider seat of these vehicles operates like that of a motorcycle giving good comfort ... this one. There are major listings of ATVs by companies Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Arctic Cat, Polaris Industries [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 06:42:47

Life After Debt: The Joy of Buying Properly

1986 Yamaha Maxim 700 I bought a motorcycle! It’s very much like that one, above! (The back seat is different, otherwise it’s the same bike, paint, everything :D). After having ... . I have been planning to get a motorcycle since 2006, but at the time when I decided I wanted one I was deep [more...]

Date: 2008-08-06 05:38:52

Toyota Brings A Ducati To SEMA Via Big Red Custom Tundra [Sema]

Toyota apparently wanted a little of that Italian passion mixed into its Toyota Tundra crew cab for SEMA ... pretty darn slick in Ducati livery matching the accompanying 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR Motorcycle ... • Ducati Corse Exterior by Focus On Cars • Custom fabricated seats, sewn carpet, suede headliner [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 16:00:00

Life After Debt: The Joy of Buying Properly (pfblogs.org)

I bought a motorcycle! It’s very much like that one, above! (The back seat is different, otherwise it’s the same bike, paint, everything :D). After having saved and saved for so long, I finally [more...]

Date: 2008-08-06 08:10:50

This Thanksgiving, Emergency Nurses Urge Roadway Safety

STATE—This Thanksgiving, tens of thousands of people will travel “over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house” and to thousands of ... of Columbia based on 13 criteria supported by evidence and research.  The criteria address: seat belt use; child passenger safety; graduated driver licensing for teens; universal motorcycle helmet [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 18:00:22

BMW LO RIDER

BMW LO RIDER November 20th, 2008 Usually at 0-60 we write about fast cars. This BMW motorcycle however, caught our eyes ... will let you choose different exhaust systems, seats, headlamps, handlebars and paint options to name ... ncluding different exhaust systems, seats, headlamp units and paint fi nish variations allow fo [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 23:14:22

Buying A Motorcycle FAQ

Topics: Motorcycles, automotive You can also purchase used motorcycles from a dealership, ... of these dealers specialize in (Harley Davidson, Buell) or two brands of bikes (like a Yamaha/Suzuki). Also ... , and reclined seats. Choppers are made primarily by Harley Davidson. Dirt Bikes: Dirt bikes are motorcycles [more...]

Date: 2008-08-07 00:04:52

BMW shows off a slew of custom Lo Rider renderings

Filed under: BMW, Motorcycles Click above for more custom renderings of the BMW Lo Rider concept When BMW introduced its Lo Rider motorcycle ... through various saddles, handlebars, headlights and exhaust systems. By varying things like the seat [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 13:58:00

Victory Vision - 10th Anniversary Motorcycle

The folks at Victory Motorcycles (owned by Polaris) are making some sweet bikes ... , XM radio, CB, custom stitched seating, tons of chrome, antares red paint scheme, and cool exhaust [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 16:35:30

Going on a road trip!

My husband and I have been invited on a road trip with another couple. I am so excited and can't wait to go. We are having to wait on some Harley Davidson seats to arrive by UPS. Nothing is worse than riding hundreds of miles on the back of a motorcycle and not being comfortable. This is why [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 17:01:00

New 2008 Bajaj Pulsar (UG IV)..??

Received a few photos in my mailbox today.. Is it the 2008 Bajaj Pulsar UG IV variant..?? Upside Down Front Forks..!! ... of Motorcycle enthusiasts. It is this segment that Bajaj Auto is hoping to cater to with its Pulsar DTS ... Seat Cover (Finished in "Carbon Fibre" look) A Custom Paint Job 110 section front/120 section [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 10:00:24

Topsy-Turvy Thinking

The Star Online > NationSaturday August 9, 2008More people using bikes a cause for worryBy V.P. SUJATAPUTRAJAYA: A 30% rise in motorcycle registrations between January and June suggests ... is currently helping to promote the association’s child and baby car seat for rental at RM40 a month [more...]

Date: 2008-08-10 20:12:00

Yamaha FZ

This bike is a popular choice for its half-fairing, upright seating position, and underseat exhaust ... in Europe and Australia, there is an available naked FZ-6N option). This motorcycle is considered a “Swiss Army Knife” type of motorcycle since it can easily handle sport riding, touring, and commuting. Many [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 14:24:55

Riding With Journey

  On my way out from work I noticed that this afternoon’s weather isn’t motorcycle-friendly. The dark clouds dominated the skyline ... dashboard gauges blurred and faded all the way. The feeling of firmly seated in the driver’s seat [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 15:23:14

Details on Mazda1 revealed

Filed under: Economy, Green, Hatchbacks, Mazda, Paris Motorcycle Show High energy costs and growth in emerging markets have automakers scrambling ... , and the micro will have sliding doors and seats to make getting in and out easier. Mazda engineers are also [more...]

Date: 2008-05-26 16:27:00

Giving Thanks

November 27, 2008 This is the weirdest Thanksgiving to date ... has heated seats and great gas mileage. Ronnie’s tin can gets him to and from work, and has allowed us to purchase the motorcycle. Despite the limited usage during this time of year, it has still brought [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 21:17:47

Motorcycle Crash In Church

Motorcycle Crash In Church Jeff Harlow, the senior pastor at Crossroads Community Church in Kokomo in Indiana, broke his wrist when he lost control of the motorcycle at the start of the Sunday’s second service, driving off a 5-foot platform and into the vacant first row of seats. Jeff, do you have any other [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 08:07:00

Roho Airhawk Pillion Seat Cushion - Product Review

THIS PRODUCT SAVED MY ASS! Literally! ... of us passengers riding on a stock Harley Davidson seat on either a Sportster or a Dyna… in a word ... on the faces of women riding on the back of a motorcycle with thier significant other.  For those women [more...]

Date: 2008-08-01 01:10:32

'Ponch' (aka Erik Estrada) lends an ear to John McCain

Some actors inhabit their roles, then move on. Some get typecast in a particular part, much to their chagrin. Others simply roll with that reality ... " Poncherello on the 1977–83 television series "CHiPs." Cruising the freeways on his motorcycle ... from the more nefarious influences of the Internet (he also is a spokesman for rigorous use of child car s [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 17:19:06

No Ordinary Day

Not long ago, I was trapped in a mind numbing corporate cubicle, devoid of spirit, trading my time for money. I fantasized about days like this. Well, not exactly. Grace didn’t tell me we were going into the field today. I was wearing my best clothes - navy blue slacks, a pressed white shirt and shiny [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 15:39:06

Bhutan News archive for 02 December 2008

International Sources Refugees from Bhutan settle in Pittsburgh - Olympian CASTLE SHANNON, Pa. – Chitra Prassad Gautam and his family watch in awe as water comes out of the shower head in the bathroom of their new apartment. “I have a question,” Gautam says, holding up a bottle of shampoo. “Do I put this in my hair before … [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 09:35:27

GC 08: New Details and Trailer for Mad World

Earlier this year, Platinum Games and Sega announced MadWorld, a grisly Wii game with a focus on vehement, outlandish violence, ... and a motorcycle, complete with flames riding out of the back, because its not a motorcycle without ... as he possibly can, such as smashing tires on people’s heads, decapitation via street sign, and of course [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 23:08:16

Woman Carves Biz Niche For Female Bikers

news-journalonline.com: Buying a comfortable motorcycle isn’t easy if you’re a 5-foot tall woman. Most motorcycles are manufactured for men ... to custom colors and artwork on lowered and modified bikes, Roar’s showroom is crowded with specialty creations for this growing segment of motorcycle buyers. The Bellevue Avenue shop is where [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 18:45:46

Motorcycle Accessories... Just What The Elves are Making This Year

One of my brothers called on Thanksgiving to ask if my husband and I wanted to be involved in the adult gift swap they do each Christmas ... and siss bars to riding apparel and grips. Almost anything for a cycle - Harley, Victory, Honda, Yamaha ... ideas was 'what if' I got my youngest brothers name. Easy. Anything for his motorcycle and parts [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 03:37:24

R.I.P. J.B.: A PSA for Driving

A friend of mine was killed on Sunday morning on his way to work. He was run off the road on his motorcycle ... . This is the main reason I haven’t yet gotten my motorcycle license. I’m scared to death of people driving ... this particular friend did not sustain injury, he was so startled, he dropped his new bike. (A used Suzuki [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 13:07:06

One-Off 1959 Wooden Ariel Custom on eBay

Built with an Ariel Square Four motorcycle engine, a donated Citroen suspension, and a boat builder’s styling sensibility, ... from a period Cadillac and used generic auto store parts for the rest of the simple vehicle. The virtually unpadded seats, pressed steel Citroen wheels, and unadorned engine may be distinctly low tech [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 15:28:40

While I Was Sleeping, 12 Jurors Seated in Spector Retrial

Updated! On Wednesday, right after the afternoon session started, I felt a huge wave of exhaustion come over me and I decided to go home and rest. When I woke up this morning I decided to stay home. When I finally looked at my google mail, I read a news report that the initial 12 jurors were selected and the six alternates were still to be chosen [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 01:02:54

Remerging threats

There are two environmental concerns that have taken a back seat in the last couple of decades:Overpopulation and Noise pollution ... that moves has been required to have back-up beepers. All trucks, mechanical lifts and even ... that has since grown into a national crisis. These motorcycle gangs and the lifestyle they espouse [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 15:59:00

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