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Harley Davidson – Recycling the Past?
Most companies understand that continuing to do what they have been doing unsuccessfully will not lead to a different outcome. Unfortunately at Harley Davidson, even the concept of that idea has fallen on deaf ears. One need only look at Harley Davidson’s lineup of motorcycles for 2024 to see the myopia that prevails at Harley.…
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Short, of Patience and Stature?
I know how you feel. When I came back to motorcycling about eight years ago, I actually wanted the best of both worlds. A bike that was powerful enough to ride comfortably all day on the highway getting to my destination of choice, and; a bike that was tractable enough, safe enough, adept enough and…
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While There’s Time
As we age, it’s sometimes hard to reminisce. It can feel melancholic, and depressing as we face our limitations. But one thing is for certain. Get on the bike, pull in the clutch, push down on the shifter, and suddenly, I’m 30 years younger. Enjoy the ride, feel the breeze, smell the air, hear the…
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BMW’s Fuel Cell And Motorcycling: Part 1
This year will truly be a watershed year in both automotive and motorcycle technological breakthroughs. Whether electric, hybrid, or hydrogen, almost everywhere you look there are new patents, new inventive designs, and very soon, new consumer transportation products that just ten years ago would have seemed like a Star Wars episode. I’ll try to remain…
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Motorcycle Photography and Videography
Let’s face it. We all want to have great footage of our trips. Fortunately, there are a lot of choices when it comes to getting that footage. And while some will want ‘state-of-the-art’ everything, the reality is that getting that footage can be a real challenge. Video footage requires specialized equipment and mounts for a…
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Mindlessness
One of the greatest joys I have in riding, is the sense of mindlessness that occurs when I ride. I am not looking for something in particular, I’m allowing what I see to find, me, in a sense. Often, riding feels somewhat surreal. There is the visceral feeling of vibration, wind, speed, engine sound, and…
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The Best Tent, for Me
Motorcycle camping is something that I have enjoyed, however, now that I have a piece of steel that sticks out of my leg very close to my knee, I can no longer kneel down. It appears that a new tent that can accommodate me walking in and out, instead of crawling in and out, may…
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Motorcycle Travel to the United States.
Are you covered for medical and medevac? One thing you need to be certain about is having emergency medical coverage that includes Life Flight Medical Evacuation back to your home and province of origin. If you don’t have it and you are involved in a life threatening accident across the border, you will likely be…
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Riding at Altitude
How often do you ride at altitude, or have you ridden at altitude? What is it about riding at altitude that poses challenges to you? In this article, I want to talk about just that. What do you need to consider? Is there anything unique about riding at altitude, and if there is, how do…
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Consensus and a Plan
Today, my surgeon and I reached a consensus on what needs to happen going forward concerning my leg. I need to have surgery again to remove the steel appliance and the screws in my right leg. He wants me to have the surgery in the fall, as this gives me the best prognosis and outcome.…