After 10 years the era of the Buell Blast comes to an end. A great beginners bike is all this bike was supposed to be and I think it fulffilled it’s role admirably. In this video Buell founder, Erik Buell, gives the Blast a crushing send off.
Posted on September 29th, 2009 by rick | 1 Comment »
Congratulations to Shawn Bowshier and all the gang at Competition Accessories for being named one of the top 100 dealers in the country by Dealer News Magazine. This is an award they have received for two consecutive years.
Competition Accessories is located in Springfield, Ohio and have partnered with KTRSD on a number of occasions including this years Bike Night.
If you are looking for any of the following brands, parts or service, I recommend you give them a call.
Am I the only one who feels the need to shower after watching an episode of Sons of Anarchy? I am no prude, but it seems to me they have replaced good plot and writing, with bare ass and muff dives.
Posted on September 23rd, 2009 by rick | 6 Comments »
The summer riding season officially ends today at 5:18 p.m. Eastern time. What’s that? Oh, I agree, the summer has flown by, and what’s more, it seems the older I get the faster time marches on.
Although my weekend schedule normally gets busy this time of year I have made room for several more day rides and one, perhaps two overnight trips. Riding St. Rt. 56 to Athens is one of the trips I am anticipating riding again as well as State Route 555, in the southeastern portion of Ohio.
What about you, any unfinished routes to complete before winter?
Posted on September 22nd, 2009 by rick | No Comments »
With plenty of great riding ahead don’t forget to do a few simple maintenance checks to be sure your fall trip isn’t spoiled. Even experienced riders can sometimes forget.
Tires
Check tire pressure
Any cuts or cracking?
Check bolts
Engine/ Fluids
Time to change the oil?
Air filter
Check Coolant/hoses/clamps if water cooled
Brakes
Check pedal and lever travel
Brake fluid level
Inspect pads
Electrical
Lighting (stop light, turn signals, high beam, instrument panel)
Examine battery terminals
Any loose wires hanging or frayed?
This list should get you started
Keep The Rubber Side Down!
Posted on September 14th, 2009 by rick | 1 Comment »
I enjoy motorcycling anytime of the year, but fall is the season I most enjoy for touring. Here’s a list of some local festivals you may want to check out.
Sept. 5 - Oct. 25: Ohio Renaissance in Harveysburg
Sept. 12-13: Popcorn Festival in Beavercreek
Sept. 19-20: Preble County Pork Festival
Sept. 19-20: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati in Cincinnati
Sept. 25-27: Old Clifton Days in Clifton
Sept. 26-27: Pretzel Festival in Germantown
Oct. 3-4: Legendary Fall Open House at Bear’s Mill in Greenville
Oct. 10-11: Ohio Sauerkraut Festival in Waynesville
Posted on September 12th, 2009 by rick | 1 Comment »