Monthly Archives: December 2010

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The 2010 riding season seemed to last forever. Unlike 2009, which was marked by seemingly constant rain, this year was much sunnier and many great memories were stored. The best part of writing the RIDE-CT column in … Continue reading →

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com An inadequate dipstick on some 2010 Sprint ST and GT models has prompted Triumph to issue a recall order, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration. The NHTSA reports that due to “an incorrect … Continue reading →

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Between Christmas activities and the great blizzard of ’10, RIDE-CT.com has been shoved into the background recently. The goal for 2011 is more frequent postings of the latest motorcycle news, but that’s not a concern until next … Continue reading →

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Once upon a time, way back on ’06, J.D. Power and Associates released the results of its annual Motorcycle Competiive Information study, declaring Victory to be the best brand on the road in terms of product, … Continue reading →

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Not snowing. The forecast has changed from earlier in the week and the storm that could have brought snow tonight has moved out to sea. (Why do we say “moved out to sea” to describe … Continue reading →

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Gathering information and writing the RIDE-CT column for “The Republican-American” every Saturday is often the best part of the week. It usually involves meeting new people and checking out cool bikes before sitting down at the … Continue reading →

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The registration is in remarkably good condition. There is some fraying along the top edge, but the information about the bike – 61 cubic inches and two cylinders – is clear. The fact that motorcycle … Continue reading →

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com When Norton Motorcycles Ltd. recently announced the appointment of Dan Van Epps to lead its operation in the U.S. and roll out its first models in May 2011, the press release noted a Beacon Falls … Continue reading →

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Acting like a typical parent, Prince Charles has voiced concern about his sons riding motorcycles. The heir to the British throne reportedly sounded off Friday at a reception at St. James Palace. “I always worry about … Continue reading →

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Random oil drips on the garage floor… Cliff’s Cycle Revolution owner Cliff LaMotta is, understandably, keeping mum on the reported sale of his BMW-Ducati-Indian dealership to Max BMW, which currently has stores in New York … Continue reading →