Monthly Archives: August 2011

Triumph Recalls, Putin Rides Trike

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Playing a bit of catch-up… August wasn’t a good month for Triumph’s Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC as recall notices were issued in the past week or so not once but twice. A problem … Continue reading →

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Tales From 2011 Brit Jam

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Owners of vintage motorcycles can have a lot in common with their bikes. One guy attending the “25th annual” Brit Jam motorcycle meet at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds on Aug. 21 even wore a T-shirt … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Irene Saps Attention Away From Riding

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com I chuckled at the Facebook post late yesterday afternoon by a friend who wondered whether it might be time for a ride as Hurricane Irene had cleared the state. Love her attitude. She wisely acknowledged, … Continue reading →

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Is “Hurricane Sale” Cute Or Bad Taste?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The email late this afternoon from Max BMW frankly kind of shocked me. Maybe it was because I heading out to a Hurricane Irene preparedness meeting where first responders in Harwinton put in place a … Continue reading →

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Oil Drippings: Protest Against Harleys

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Some oiling drippings before heading out to secure the bikes in the garage in advance of Hurricane Irene: Environmentalists in Italy are protesting a rally planned for Harley-Davidson riders in Europe. “The Telegraph” newspaper has … Continue reading →

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Dream Ride Canceled Due To Hurricane Irene

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The annual Dream Ride charity ride set for Sunday has been canceled due to the expected arrival of Hurricane Irene. Here’s the official word. To read the fine print, just click on the letter:

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Oil Drippings: Bike Night, Brit Jam, More

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Bike nights in Connecticut are as common as roadside vegetable stands. RIDE-CT made a quick stop this evening at the weekly Tuesday night gathering at McDonald’s in Torrington to grab a few snapshots: Steve Bristol … Continue reading →

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Will Triumph T100R Make It To Brit Jam?

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Maybe, just maybe, my rebuilt 1969 Triumph T100R Daytona will make it to Brit Jam this year. Dubbed “This Old Bike” when it was put back on the road in 2008 and chronicled in a … Continue reading →

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Cartoon Tackles Rider Stereotypes

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Riders get stereotyped. Sport bike riders are kids in shorts and flip-flops, while cruiser riders have tattoos and leather vests. Earlier this month, cartoonist Dave Kellett tackled these stereotypes. His cartoon is humorous and spot-on. … Continue reading →

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Man Swapping Meteorite For Harley

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com A man in Arkansas who discovered a meteorite while digging in his back yard is trying to swap it for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and his local dealership is open to the idea. Afterall, look at … Continue reading →

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