January/February 2014 Archives

Just a casual winter ride . . . to Hudson Bay

Pull it together man, sure you’re cold and you might die of exposure. But on the bright side, you’ve still got one good eye. It’s August – the dog days of summer – and my flesh is cooking...

So You Want to Ride

Experienced motorcyclists take riding for granted, but the thought of getting on a bike can be intimidating for someone who doesn’t know how or where to begin. Consider this a primer for how to get...

A Coastal State of Mind

Twisty roads, natural beauty, crashing ocean waves and awe-inspiring views kept Liz Jansen rapt on the Oregon coast Poised between forest and sea, the road in front of me cut through a dense canopy...

GPS Your Bike

A global positioning system receiver, or GPS receiver, has become an indispensable tool for the travelling motorcyclist. GPS navigation was originally developed by the U.S. military, and became...

Resurrected

Ray Roberts (no relation) has a history of buying, restoring, riding and selling specialized motorcycles. His latest acquisition came to him after some discussion with a gentleman at Canadian Tire...

Honda CTX700

Honda builds on the success of the NC700 and introduces a practical, everyday bike for the masses Honda was on a roll in 2013, with no less than nine new model introductions, including a couple of...

Yamaha’s Triple Threat

After thirty-six years, Yamaha re-introduces an inline-triple into their line-up. Could it be the beginning of things to come Triples are making a comeback. Not the smoky, buzzy two-strokes of the...

Changes in the Wind

Harley-Davidson has released a plethora of upgrades from Project Rushmore – the most noteworthy is the introduction of liquid cooling to the Motor Company’s big V-twin Harley’s modern,...