Motorcycle Forum / General / Motorcycles / June 2008

I checked out the the 57th running, I think this is the longest running
benefit ride in the States.
http://www.mdarides.org/rides/Wendover/images/wendoverRideFlyer.pdf
I took some pics (all bad), but just could not convince myself to do the

I'm speechless:
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=3423907
From the article:
"Police say Miller hit the biker with his truck then got out of his vehicle

My name's Doug; I'm 17, and I'm looking to get a motorcycle --mostly
window-shopping until I take the MSF Basic Rider course--; I'm around
6' 1" and 200lbs, and I've ridden a 50cc motorscooter before --my Dad
said to learn on that to get comfortable w/ traffic and a powered

Rode in the mountains today and a road I frequently ride is now covered
with tar snakes.  Not just a couple here and there, but like the oil
slick in Thunder Road!  They weren't there a couple of weeks ago.  If
it's a pain for me at the speeds I take it, I can imagine what the ...

...nearly what it cost today to keep riding these 2 wheeled
contraptions.
It's a rainy weekend here, so that makes it a perfect time to get
after some maintenance tasks that have been queuing up:

I like listening to bluegrass when I'm touring; it suits the mood
of rolling along. However I happened across some more good riding music,
a CD of Jimmie Rodgers,* songs from the early 30's. I don't hear modern
stuff like this, it's really amazing. He sings in various styles -

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q="Gas+prices+are+NOT+going+up+"&btnG=Search
+Video&sourceid=navclient&hl=en#

2006 Honda Shadow 600, 7,500 miles.
Rear tire is looking quite worn.  Grooves in the tread are all but
disappeared.
How do I know when the tire is ready for replacement (what is the test?)?

I know this subject has come up before, but I couldn't seem to find
anything. I've been looking at intercoms lately. Features I'm
interested in include -
Separate voice volume controls for Rider and Pillion

http://yro.slashdot.org/article.pl?no_d2=1&sid=08/06/08/2339243
The new legislation (PDF) reads: 'Whoever transmits in interstate or
foreign commerce any communication, with the intent to coerce,
intimidate, harass, or cause substantial emotional distress to a

Is a 600cc or better, motorcycle really more economical than say, a Prius?
Or a gasoline powered car that gets 35+ MPG?
Think about it. Other than the initial purchase price, the cages can seat 4
to 5 people, plus have a trunk to put all your sh.t in. A motorcycle is

http://www.fastlink.com/accident.htm
Sean_Q_

Mother Nature tooketh away yesterday.
Wow, what a day.  While working yesterday, we became aware that a storm
of magnificent proportions was going to come thru around dinnertime.  I
got off work at 4:30, planning on beating it home.  HAH!  My 11 mile

In the olden days, when German motorcyclists had a breakdown, they
used to tie a yellow scarf to the handlebars, signalling passing
fellow motorcyclists they needed assistance.
Was there something similar in the anglophone world?

Incase anyone was worrying if the next generation of squids will be  up to the
task...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwsnk1pdnts&feature=related
Ben