Motorcycle safety, musings and more.
When I started shopping for my first motorcycle, I knew exactly what I wanted: a manageably-sized, unique vintage bike that struck the perfect balance between vintage patina and reliability. It was love at first sight when I found my now-rebuilt …
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I firmly believe that riding skills are an important pillar of motorcycle safety. The better your riding skills, the better you'll be able to avoid or escape bad situations on the road. But, I have a confession: Not once have I done any real …
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IMAGE COURTESY OF SEAN SMITH. Well, I moved north and it bit me in the ass. No, I'm not talking about the rain ⎯ I knew winter in Portland would be very gray and rainy ⎯ but the snow. Yes, snow. And the ice! This is probably the …
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The Little Rat chillin' at Second Gear for some winter tune-ups. A few weeks ago, I wrote about owning a vintage motorcycle, and it made me realize how important it is to have a good motorcycle mechanic. Not just any mechanic, but a truly great …
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