Monthly Archives: May 2011

RIDE-CT Attends Rolling Thunder

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com RIDE-CT spent the Memorial Day weekend in Washington, attending Rolling Thunder and visiting some of the memorials dedicated to those who gave their lives for our country. The procession of hundreds of thousands of motorcycles … Continue reading →

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Schickel Makes It Into Hall of Fame

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Received an email yesterday from Ken Anderson, who shared the news that his grandfather, Norbert Schickel, will be inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio in November. Schickel’s company was based in … Continue reading →

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Arai, Icon Top Helmet Survey By J.D. Power

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com For the 13th consecutive year, Arai helmets rank highest in customer satisfaction, according to a J.D. Power and Associates survey of 4,820 purchasers of new motorcycles who provided info about their most recent helmet buy. … Continue reading →

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“Courant” Editorial Supports Helmet Law

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com In an editorial in today’s newspaper, “The Hartford Courant” came out in favor of a mandatory helmet law for all riders in Connecticut, saying the current “weak helmet law” costs taxpayers money. Read the editorial … Continue reading →

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Triumph Builds 500,000th Bike

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com It was back in 1990 that John Bloor revived the iconic British brand Triumph, and the company now produced its 500,000th bike – a red, white and blue Speed Triple. Here’s what it looks like: … Continue reading →

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Columnist Takes On Sport Bike Riders

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com “Detroit News” columnist Tom Greenwood has called out riders of sport bikes for their speedy habits and notes the high death rate among those who ride fast. You can read his rant here. – Just … Continue reading →

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H-D Map App for iPhone Users

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson at RIDE-CT.com A company called MAD Maps has released an officially licensed Harley-Davidson Map app for iPhone users. The app offers riders 975 of the best scenic rides for motorcyclists in the U.S. with the emphasis on … Continue reading →

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Husqvarna Teases 900cc Street Bike

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Need another sign that Husqvarna plans to up its street image with some on-road product? The BMW-owned brand is out with a new teaser video of a 900cc engine, based upon the motor used in … Continue reading →

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H-D Sued Over Brando Boot

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The trust that oversees the estate of Marlon Brando has sued Harley-Davidson for selling motorcycle boots that carry the “Brando” name. The lawsuit maintains that the boots look like a pair that Brando wore in … Continue reading →

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“New Haven Register” Suggests Broader Helmet Law

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com An editorial in today’s “New Haven Register” notes that a new study shows that a disproportionate number of deaths involving Connecticut motorcyclists between 2001 and 2007 – more than 65 percent – involved riders who … Continue reading →

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