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The Red Rapide
Just had to share some photos of this beauty. A 1951 Vincent Rapide, the first one I’ve ever seen in person. And one of the most beautiful motorcycles I’ve ever seen, period. The owner, Mike, said it...
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Fueled Book Reading
Saturday, May 14 saw the L.A. debut of Fueled at Yellow Devil, with a reading by author Ed Milich. Technically, the book is about the racing, wrenching, buying, selling and general culture of vintage...
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Crystal Lake Ride
This could be one of those times when I should really keep my mouth shut. Such a beautiful road, full of curves and empty of people…it seems like one of those things you keep to yourself. But in the...
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Hell on Wheels 2011
I once rode a ’60-something Ducati single at a Motogiro in upstate New York. It was the first time I’d ever been on a vintage bike, and it didn’t start out well. My first thought as I launched...
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I just sold a pair of off-road boots to a man from Trinidad and Tobago. I wish I could be there when he races in them. He described the motocross races on his island as nonprofessional, kind of...
View ArticleBack to the Bruxie
Some friends of mine from the SoCal motorcycle forum OC Moto created this cute spoof. “Back to the Future” fans (note that I said fans, not geeks) will recognize the voice, and the speed, that...
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Buy This and Save Me From Myself: Komine Spazzio Jacket
I love this vintage Komine Spazzio jacket! Very sporty and European. I don’t know how a Japanese motorcycling brand with a long heritage ended up designing Italian-inspired gear, but maybe they simply...
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One Thing About Old Bikes
You rarely see someone at an event wrenching on a vintage motorcycle by themselves. As I learned in my first vintage race, it’s always repair by committee. For me, it’s part of the charm and adventure...
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Good Thing It’s Not My Size
I looove this two-piece Alpinestars women’s suit. Good-quality leather, flattering cut and cool, clean design. Check out the contrast stitching on the back of the upper legs, nice touch! There’s armor...
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Almost-Vintage Women’s Yamaha Jacket
Such a great look! It’s not actually a vintage piece, but it would look awesome on, say, an old RD350. This jacket comes from Yamaha of the Netherlands — was bought online by a consignor, but...
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The Other Easy Rider Helmet
OHMYFREAKINGGOD! It’s the helmet Jack Nicholson wore in “Easy Rider.” An actual, wearable, fiberglass lid made by my friend Mason Brown. Easily one of the coolest pieces of motorcycle art I’ve ever...
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New Women’s Gear Section!
It all started when I decided to get rid of the wooden bench and replace it with a rack, because I really need more room for gear. Then I realized how much I hated the two-tier table with gloves and...
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Odd Jobs Like modJOBS
Lest you think I spend all my time selling used gear and writing pithy Facebook posts, let me share a little experience I had this spring. It started in April 2012, when eBay Motors and Allstate...
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Goodbye, 750
The first night I brought this bike home, I parked it in the garage, turned off the lights and headed for the door to the kitchen. I turned at the threshold for one last look, like we all do. One...
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Mom Goes For a Ride!
Tell me this grinning sprite is not the cutest little grandma you’ve ever seen. Not to mention one of the bravest! That’s my mother, suiting up in my riding gear, so she can ride on the back of a...
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Moto Gifts!
Practical or cool (and sometimes both), we’ve got fun gifts for every rider — t-shirts, artwork, memorabilia, books, and, of course, some nicely priced gear. Here are some of our favorite picks: Honda...
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Store Closed Jan. 1-10, 2013
Both our retail storefront and web store will be closed from Jan. 1 to 10, while I visit my family. I hope this doesn’t cause any inconvenience! We will process any pending orders as soon as we return....
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Buy This and Save Me From Myself: Komine Spazzio Jacket
I love this vintage Komine Spazzio jacket! Very sporty and European. I don’t know how a Japanese motorcycling brand with a long heritage ended up designing Italian-inspired gear, but maybe they simply...
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Sparx Pearl Helmets
I’ve seen you guys eyeballing these ridiculously cute lids — especially the peppermint stripe. Time to take one home! Current retail is $84.95-94.95; we’re letting them go for $50. We have sizes S-L in...
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Big Sale! Cheap Gear!
Saturday March 30 10 AM to 6 PM Time for some spring cleaning! We have over 200 items we’re marking down 40-70%, including jackets, pants, suits, luggage, casual wear, MX gear and more. We’re talking...
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