Category Archives: Motorcycling

Vintage Moto Guzzi on Cool Hunting

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Tom Parker

Back in February, the Cool Hunting blog featured Blonde Redhead drummer Simone Pace. In addition to talking about his music and the band, Pace spends some time showing off his vintage Moto Guzzi and talks about his passion for motorcycles.

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GlobeRiders R1200GS Instructional DVD

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Tom Parker

I see GlobeRiders has another DVD on adventure touring and on-the-road maintenance, this time for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure. GlobeRiders has done a great job with these videos — I have the F650GS video myself — and think that … Continue reading →

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Ural Article in the Oregonian

Posted on May 10, 2008 by Tom Parker

The local newspaper has a good article on the Ural sidecar rig. Author Arv Voss took delivery of a Ural Gear-Up and talks about the experience. I’ve always been fascinated by Urals, although I’ve never had the opportunity to ride … Continue reading →

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Test Your Visual Acuity

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Tom Parker

UK site DO THE TEST has a short video that will test your visual perception. It’s a must for every motorcyclist who wants to understand more about how the mind processes what we see. I believe that video is derived … Continue reading →

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The Motorcycle Engine as Sculpture

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Tom Parker

Motorcyclists love their machines. Many of my friends in the VinMoto groups have a dozen or more bikes in their garages. That same passion for the machine can be found in the work of Daniel Peirce, whose Up-N-Smoke Engine Project … Continue reading →

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Steve McQueen's 1940 Indian Scout Goes to Auction

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Tom Parker

The Cyril Huze blog reports that Steve McQueen’s 1940 Indian Scout will be sold at auction during the Legend of the Motorcycle show in Half Moon Bay, California. The bike is currently owned by seat-maker Mike Corbin.

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Steampunk Motorcycle

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Tom Parker

I’m a big fan of science fiction and fantasy films and books and I love the steampunk genre. So how awesome is it that a California artist has created a steampunk motorcycle? Artist Tom Sepe has done a fantastic job. … Continue reading →

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Loading Your Motorcycle

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Tom Parker

How to get your bike into the van. Amusing video trickery via YouTube.

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MotoBrief Free Helmet Contest

Posted on March 3, 2008 by Tom Parker

We’re into the second week of the MCN Fantasy Road Race 2008, and I’m in second place. There are plenty of races coming up, so it’s not too late to sign up and try to win an Arai helmet. MotoBrief.tv … Continue reading →

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Two Fatal Motorcycle Accidents at Bike Week

Posted on March 2, 2008 by Tom Parker

WFTV 9 in Florida is reporting that Bike Week has already racked up two fatal motorcycle accidents. Bike Week is a massive event. It gets a lot of attention. And it’s a shame that attention always includes articles focusing on … Continue reading →

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