April 2012
What’s In A Tire?
Buying tires for your bike can be confusing. We won’t be recommending brands or models here; much of that choice is personal, or strictly based on cost. Instead, we can give you an idea of what to...
Read MoreFeature Bike – Cyber Glide
Bob Barkey had visions about a Road Glide he hoped to build, but he wasn’t actively pursuing the project. The process was sped up when Gaby, Bob’s wife, found a used one on the Internet at a...
Read MoreTrek to the Trembling Mountain
Six hundred miles from its humble source, I follow the south shore of the mighty Ottawa River down and around a steep grade to the waiting Cumberland-Masson ferry. The ferry’s giant steel ramp...
Read MoreMonstrum Maximus – 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
The low rumble that found its way through the open kitchen window interrupted the conversation I was having with my wife’s friend. “What is that noise” she asked, her tone clearly indicating...
Read MoreQuick-change Artist – 2012 H-D Switchback
Harley-Davidson’s longevity and unique history has allowed them to sell retro-styled bikes in record numbers over the past many years. For example, the hardtail frame and horseshoe oil tank from...
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