Category Archives: News

Daughter Gets Cop Dad’s Refurbished Honda

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The daughter of a San Diego police officer who was murdered 41 years ago got a tear-evoking gift on Wednesday – her dad’s long-gone 1969 Honda CB350. The bike had been refurbished by Bill “Mr. … Continue reading →

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Tim Aloisio Becomes RIDE-CT.com Contributor

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com One of RIDE-CT.com’s goals for 2012 is to expand on its coverage of motorcycle news regionally. Joining the website as a contributor will be Tim Aloisio, who writes the “On Two Wheels” column for “The … Continue reading →

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H-D, Dealer Cleared in ABS Suit

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Harley-Davidson and a dealer in California have been cleared by a jury of any blame in a case involving a 2009 motorcycle accident that left a woman with serious brain injuries. The woman, Judy Wilson, … Continue reading →

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Riders Willing To Spend Again in 2011

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The piggy bank may seem empty at this time of year, but J.D. Power and Associates reports that motorcycle owners seemed more willing to spend in 2011, compared with 2010. In its annual motorcycle satisfaction … Continue reading →

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ABS Suit Against H-D Goes to Jury

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com A California jury is now weighing whether Harley-Davidson as well as a dealer are at fault for an April 2009 motorcycle accident in which a woman suffered serious brain injury.  Judy Wilson and her estranged … Continue reading →

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New Rules May Impact Laconia

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com New rules, including some for food tents and a potential ban on “burn-out pits” because of excessive noise, may have an impact on the upcoming Laconia Motorcycle Week, set for June 9-17, 2012. “The Laconia … Continue reading →

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You Might Be A “Dunkin’ Angel” If…

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com A few years ago, with the help of a few friends and acquaintances, I wrote a RIDE-CT column in “The Republican-American” on the telltale signs of “Dunkin’ Angels,” a peculiar specie of motorcyclist that is … Continue reading →

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Victory Plays Hard-Ball with New Model

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Admin

Victory designers reached into the parts bin and regurgitated a new model Friday evening in Long Beach, CA with the unveiling of the 2012 Hard-Ball at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show. The Hard-Ball mixes the ape-hangers and beefy rubber of … Continue reading →

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Oil Drippings: News and Opinion

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The Motorcycle Industry Council is out with an in-depth guide on tires, including info on tire selection, inspection and maintenance. The guide is designed to help riders pick the best tire not only for their … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Riders

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com If you’ve struggled through Black Friday and Cyber Monday without finding the perfect gift for the motorcyclist in your household, well, don’t panic yet. RIDE-CT has been searching for gift ideas as well and has … Continue reading →

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