Monthly Archives: November 2010

Ghost Wheels Extend Rider’s Enjoyment

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com At some point, the time comes to quit riding for good. Diminished strength and diminished skills eventually force every smart rider to give up the recreation. After all, no one stays young forever. Body parts … Continue reading →

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Capt. Sig of “Deadliest Catch” Wants a Motorcycle

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Sig Hansen remembers being called upon as a school kid to speak in front of the class and feigning sickness to get out of it. Now, as an adult, he’s not only a star of … Continue reading →

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Is Rare Moto Guzzi 1000S Really for Sale?

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Every married guy should be blessed with a spouse like Scott Kegelman’s wife, Debreh Gilbert. When he learned that a 1993 Moto Guzzi 1000S was about to be sold by its owner in Danbury to … Continue reading →

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Diavel Getting Attention for Ducati

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Yes, the Great Recession caused motorcycle manufacturers to cut back on bringing out new models for 2010, but next year looks to be better for riders looking for some entirely new rides. Ducati’s Diavel sport cruiser … Continue reading →

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Unions Yielding on Two-Tier Wage Scales

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Admin

Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Unions at many large manufacturers, including Harkey-Davidson, have been yielding on two-tier wage scales demanded by companies. One union leader calls it “a surrender for labor.” “The New York Times” has the story here.

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H-D’s New Marketing Approach

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Harley-Davidson is taking a new approach in marketing and advertising to build its brand that involves “crowd-sourcing,” the effort being handled by the creative agency Victors & Spoils. What does this mean in terms of … Continue reading →

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N.T.S.B. Urges Mandatory Helmet Usage

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-Ct.com Connecticut is in the crosshairs, along with 30 other states, as the National Transportation Safety Board mounts another effort to make wearing a helmet when riding mandatory across the United States. Currently, only 20 states and the District … Continue reading →

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Another Eye-catcher from Honda Skips U.S.

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com It’s getting to be an annual habit with Honda. The Japanese bikemaker comes out with an eye-catching new motorcycle and decides not to sell it in the United States. Last year, it was the 2010 CB1100. … Continue reading →

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H-D Rejects Tax Credits from Wisconsin

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Harley-Davidson has rejected $25 million in tax credits from the state of Wisconsin to keep manufacturing jobs in the state. However, that decision was seems solely based on requirements that were attached. The company recently came … Continue reading →

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RIDE-CT.com Back Operating

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Admin

It has taken some weeks but RIDE-CT.com is finally back in operation with (almost) daily motorcycle news from Connecticut, across the country and around the world. The exact look of the site is still evolving, but every bit of information that’s … Continue reading →

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