http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/ Bart Madson Running on Fumes Latest Blogs Copyright 1996-2011 Motorcycle USA, LLC. All rights reserved. CCU RSS Feed V1.0 en-us Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:08:40 GMT http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1360/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/David-Robb-Leaves-Mark-on-BMW.aspx http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1360/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/David-Robb-Leaves-Mark-on-BMW.aspx Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:52:37 GMT Today BMW announced Edgar Heinrich will take over as head of BMW Group's BMW Motorrad Design Studio later this year. Heinrich will replace David Robb in the position. This is big news in the design world, as Robb left his mark on BMW motorcycles. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1355/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Video--Motomethod-Motorcycle-Co-op.aspx http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1355/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Video--Motomethod-Motorcycle-Co-op.aspx Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:29:10 GMT The local bike shop serves critical role for the riding community. It’s the place to get your bike serviced and repaired, but it’s also a place to shoot the breeze and talk bikes with likeminded members of the community. Motomethod in Vancouver, British Columbia, takes the riding community benefit to a whole new level. Motomethod is a bike shop co-op founded by Paul Malowany and business partner Simon Travers. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1156/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Paying-a-Visit-to-the-Ace-Café.aspx http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1156/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Paying-a-Visit-to-the-Ace-Café.aspx Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:10:25 GMT Bombed by the Blitz in WWII. Battleground of the Rockers and Mods. Birthplace of the café racer. The Ace Café has seen a lot of history played out over the years. Motorcycle USA paid a visit last week during a tour with Triumph Motorcycles. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1126/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Best-State-to-Ride-is…-Florida-.aspx http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1126/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Best-State-to-Ride-is…-Florida-.aspx Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:29:46 GMT On Wednesdays here at the Motorcycle USA HQ, our taskmasters reward the hired help with the much-appreciated breakfast snack. It usually consists of a bagel or donut, but today it was a croissant from Costco. Mine featured a tasty dollop of blackberry jam, which I smeared upon the confection’s flaky innards via white plastic butter knife. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1111/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Ride-To-Work-Day-2011.aspx http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1111/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Ride-To-Work-Day-2011.aspx Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:57:04 GMT This year marks the 20th time Americans have been urged ditch their cages for two-wheeled rides to the office, as motorcyclists celebrate the June 20th Ride To Work Day. My RTWD mount this year was the Kawasaki Versys, a personal favorite from the current motorcycle crop. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1010/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Scorpion-EXO-500-Helmet-Preview.aspx http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1010/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Scorpion-EXO-500-Helmet-Preview.aspx Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:20:30 GMT The Scorpion EXO-500 helmet is an all-new design for 2011. Incorporating many of the features found in Scorpion’s existing EXO line, the 500 represents a budget lid with some premium highlights. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1006/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/How-Motorcyclists-Can-Help-Japan.aspx http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1006/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/How-Motorcyclists-Can-Help-Japan.aspx Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:33:29 GMT The devastating earthquake in Japan has killed thousands and left many more displaced from their homes. Riders can do their small part in the relief effort by contributing to Moto For Japan. Started by Greg Hatton and Jon Bekefy, Moto For Japan has raised $6650 at the time of this posting. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1001/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Motorcycle-Collector-Henry-Africa-Dies-at-77.aspx http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/1001/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Motorcycle-Collector-Henry-Africa-Dies-at-77.aspx Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:27:17 GMT Henry Africa, a motorcycle collector and owner of the San Francisco bar, Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker’s, has died at the age of 77. A colorful character in Downtown San Francisco, Africa’s real name was Norman Hobday. The San Francisco Chronicle reports Hobday died February 25, 2011, “three weeks after falling ill barside. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/997/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/James-Stewarts-Meaningless-Daytona-Lap.aspx http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/997/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/James-Stewarts-Meaningless-Daytona-Lap.aspx Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:54:44 GMT James Stewart logged a memorable performance at the Daytona Supercross. Once again the two-time champ proved he’s the fastest Supercross rider on the planet. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/993/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Eric-Bostrom---JD-Beach-Prep-for-Daytona.aspx http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/993/2/Motorcycle-Blog-Post/Eric-Bostrom---JD-Beach-Prep-for-Daytona.aspx Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:55:26 GMT One of the bigger off-season moves in AMA Pro Racing was the full-time return of Eric Bostrom.