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Backroad Ramblings January 2007

Thursday, January 11, 2007
Our Rambling Man Giacchino tests the waters of Internet trade and barter as he tries to sell a 1980 KZ750 and stay in the good graces of his girlfriend.

Miami-Dade's Motorcycle Medics

Wednesday, January 10, 2007
In the race to save human lives, Miami-Dade County is harnessing the power of two wheels with its Motorcycle Emergency Response Teams.

Memorable MC 1959 Honda CB92

Thursday, January 04, 2007
The legendary CB92 played a crucial role in Honda's transformation into a major player in the motorcycle industry.

Custom Builder The Desmo Devil

Wednesday, January 03, 2007
A new angle to the custom craze comes in the form of a controversially different Ducati chopper that bulges eyes and draws crowds wherever it goes.

2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

Monday, January 01, 2007
The venerable Korf makes a welcome return to these pages with his riding impression of a surprisingly potent machine for bargain price.

Euro Gossip December 2006

Friday, December 22, 2006
Our man in Europe gives us the latest motorcycle news from across the seven seas in this month's edition of Euro Gossip.

Roland Sands KRV5 Tracker

Friday, December 15, 2006
Roland Sands broke the wrapper on a unique boardtracker-inspired custom at the 2006 USGP, certainly the only cruiser ever to be powered by a V-5 MotoGP motor!

Backroad Ramblings December 2006

Friday, December 15, 2006
Like many gearheads, our Rambling man will have visions of 1098s dancing through his head this Christmas... Among other pressing motorcycle-related questions.

Choppers to South Beach

Thursday, November 30, 2006
Sir Neale regales MCUSA faithful with a recap on his American IronHorse chopper ride down to Miami's sexy South Beach.

2006 Love Ride Report

Thursday, November 30, 2006
Thousands of H-D riders converged on Castaic Lake to celebrate in Oliver Shokouh's annual bash and raised big bucks for MDA.

Euro Gossip November 2006

Friday, November 24, 2006
If we can't get your attention with news about hub-center steering, China's influence on the industry, bikes with twin front wheels and another rotary-powered Norton, perhaps you'd be interested in naked Aussie riders?

2007 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 1st Ride

Monday, November 13, 2006
Honda's mid-level cruiser workhorse returns to its shaft-driven roots and gets a styling makeover.

Memorable Motorcycles BMW R90S

Friday, November 10, 2006
Our Memorable Motorcycle correspondent, Frank Melling, delivers one of his best ever with his write up on this Bavarian beauty - the BMW R90S.

Custom Builder Ransom Motorcycles

Friday, October 27, 2006
Tired of the V-Twin custom chopper cliche? "The Revelation" provides a fresh take on what constitutes a custom bike using a compact CBR motor for a unique spin on the genre.

Euro Gossip October 2006

Friday, October 20, 2006
Our man in Europe clues us in to the latest rumors from across the pond, including a recap of the new models released at the recent Paris and Cologne shows.

Backroad Ramblings October 2006

Friday, October 13, 2006
As winter begins to close in, our Rambling man brings us his take on the annual end of the riding season in his area.

2007 Yamaha V-Star 1300 First Ride

Monday, October 09, 2006
Yamaha newest V-Star delivers an impressively solid package, blending together handsome good looks with a price tag that suggests a printing error.

Memorable MC 1979 Norton Commando

Thursday, October 05, 2006
Frank takes a spin on one of the last machines ever produced by the Norton firm, the 1979 Norton Commando Interstate.

2006 Road King vs Royal Star

Monday, September 25, 2006
You want a cruiser that can rack up the miles, but do you want the gold standard in the class or a unique interpretation of the genre?

Euro Gossip September 2006

Friday, September 22, 2006
Our European correspondent keeps us up to speed on all the motorcycle news from across the pond and beyond.

Memorable MC 1928 Rudge Four

Friday, September 15, 2006
You're a sporting rider and want the latest and greatest sportbike. If it's 1928, you'll want to ride the Rudge Four.

2007 Harley-Davidson CVO First Rides

Friday, September 08, 2006
Our old pal Korf takes a ride through California's Central Coast on the cream of Harley's crop, the blinged-out CVOs of 2007.

Sturgis Wrap-Up

Thursday, September 07, 2006
Nearly a half-million people partied at Sturgis this year. Billy distills the experience with his wrap of the infamous event.

USPS and Motorcyles

Friday, September 01, 2006
The Post Office makes a spelling gaffe that results in a stamp-collecting motorcycle-lover's wet dream.

2006 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show

Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Part of the trifecta of big motorcycle events in SoCal draws big crowds, crazy machines and plenty of booth bunnies.

Euro Gossip August 2006

Friday, August 18, 2006
Our man overseas gives us the scoop yet again of brands who have fallen and new intriguing designs coming out of thin air in this months edition of Euro Gossip.

2007 Harley-Davidsons First Rides

Thursday, August 17, 2006
The Motor Company brings more motor and a 6-speed tranny for its '07 Big Twin models.

2006 Sturgis Rally

Monday, August 14, 2006
Our cruiser correspondent once again takes us on his journey to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Come along for the ride.

Memorable Motorcycles Baker Honda K4

Thursday, August 03, 2006
Our Memorable Motorcycles correspondent, Frank Melling, tries his hand at classic racing behind the controls of the Baker Honda K4.

Euro Gossip July 2006

Saturday, July 29, 2006
Our Brit correspondent gives us the low-down on all the happenings across the pond, including word of a tow-truck Goldwing, in this month's edition of Euro Gossip.

2006 Star Days Colorado

Friday, July 28, 2006
This year, Star Days takes up residence in Longmont, Colorado, a short trip from Denver up I-25. We're here because we want to keep our fingers on the pulse of the metric cruiser market.

Interview Twisted Choppers

Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Cruiser correspondent Billy Bartels chats with the boys at Twisted Choppers about music, TV, and their custom-built two-wheeled creations.

Memorable Motorcycles Suzuki T20

Thursday, July 06, 2006
The X-6 Hustler changed the way the world looked at Suzuki's products, becoming the bargain sportbike to beat in the mid-'60s.

Biker Build-Off Behind the Scenes

Thursday, June 29, 2006
See Discovery Channel Behind the Scenes of the Biker Build-Off between Roland Sands vs Jesse Rooke.

Euro Gossip June 2006

Thursday, June 22, 2006
Wild new European bike restrictions and Ducati's model lineup slashed by half are just two of the rumors we're happy to spread in this month's installment of Euro Gossip.

Review The World's Fastest Indian

Monday, June 12, 2006
There hasn't been a great motorcycle movie since the iconic On Any Sunday. Well, this is a great one, and it even appeals to an audience that has little interest in motorcycles.

Backroad Ramblings June 2006

Friday, June 09, 2006
For this month's installment of Backroad Ramblings, Jason outlines some of the basic laws faced by the intrepid motorcycle mechanic.

Memorable Motorcycles Barber Museum

Thursday, June 01, 2006
For this month's edition of Memorable Motorcycles, Frank takes a stroll through George Barber's amazing motorcycle museum in Birmingham Alabama.

2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic

Thursday, June 01, 2006
Kawasaki's latest offering for the entry-level cruiser class just may be the best version of the pint-sized Vulcan 900 to date.

Euro Gossip May 2006

Thursday, May 18, 2006
Our overseas correspondent brings us news about a Mike Hailwood film, a Britten-inspired ultra-lightweight Single, a Tamburini-designed Husky, Team KR streetbikes, and an electric MX bike.

Backroad Ramblings May 2006

Friday, May 12, 2006
Our resident Rambler's sportbike isn't the fastest or most powerful, but he finds there's more to enjoying a motorcycle than looking at a spec chart.

Review Tour Master Magnum Air Jacket

Thursday, May 11, 2006
A multi-season leather jacket impresses our cruiser correspondent with its versatility.

Euro Gossip April 2006

Thursday, April 20, 2006
Headlining this month's rumors from across the pond are two new 800cc Beemers, a 1200cc Ducati Twin and Brangelina on a world tour?

2006 Yamaha Stratoliner First Ride

Thursday, April 13, 2006
Star Motorcycles' latest model combines the virtues of the acclaimed Roadliner with touring amenities that expand its cruiser functionality.

Backroad Ramblings April 2006

Thursday, April 13, 2006
Springtime weather has awoken our resident rambler's enthusiasm for the riding season ahead.

Daytona Bike Week Wrap-up

Thursday, April 06, 2006
It's still a massive celebration of the motorcycle, but it might not be the Bike Week you remember.

Memorable Motorcycles Norton Kneeler

Thursday, April 06, 2006
Back in the early '50s Norton's attempt to improve their failing Grand Prix racer resulted in the 1953 Norton Kneeler.

Memorable MC BSA Bantam Sports

Friday, March 10, 2006
This month Frank takes a closer look at the BSA Bantam Sports, a bike that was behind the times before it was even manufactured.

2006 Daytona Bike Week

Monday, March 06, 2006
Our cruiser man Billy Bartels braved the front lines to give us up to date reports at Sturgis, so we thought he could do the same down in Daytona.

Patricks Performance Custom R1

Wednesday, March 01, 2006
We first profiled Patrick Pawlukiewicz and his custom sportbike business two years ago, since then he sent us info on his latest creation - a decked-out R1.
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