Monthly Archives: November 2011

BMW Ejects Spark Plug, Causes Two-Up Calamity

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com By the time the Sunday motorcycle adventure ended, and riding cohort Gary Randall’s 1968 BMW R50/2 was securely strapped on a trailer, the sun was setting in the Berkshires and a bovine chorus was serenading … Continue reading →

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Oil Drippings: News and Opinion

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The revived Norton brand is having some growing pains across the pond. BBC News reports that the British biker-maker is behind on delivering models to anxious customers. One customer who paid up front even sued … Continue reading →

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Invite Issued for Motomarathon

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Received an email yesterday evening from Cliff LaMotta, former of owner of Cliff’s Cycle Revolution (now MAX BMW) in Brookfield, on behalf of the Motomarathon Association. He extended an early invitation to RIDE-CT to participate … Continue reading →

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Vintage Triumph Strands RIDE-CT

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Today’s glorious weather had the roads loaded with bikes. RIDE-CT thought it wise late this afternoon to “exercise” all three bikes in the garage – get the oil circulating and the gas tanks topped. The … Continue reading →

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Reservoir Dogs Pound Pavement for Charity

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Members of Torrington’s Reservoir Dogs Motorcycle Club hit the intersection of Route 4 (East Elm St.) and Main Street between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today to solicit donations for Christmas Village, the Friendly Hands … Continue reading →

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Turkeys Take On Motorcyclists

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Just in time for Thanksgiving, some riders in Walnut Creek, Calif. have been targeted in the days leading up to the holiday by a pair of wild turkeys, who want to knock the stuffing out … Continue reading →

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Historic Collection Up for Auction

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Nearly 50 “rare, original, and important motorcycles” from the DuPont Collection will be auctioned by Bonhams on Jan. 12, 2012 at the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, including a 1903 Indian Camelback, … Continue reading →

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Cornwall Bridge Shop Builds Trikes

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Jim Batterton has a sensible goal for his business. “I don’t have any aspirations of becoming huge, but I would like to be able to support myself doing something I enjoy,” said the 60-year-old Batterton, … Continue reading →

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Show Conflict Coming In January

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Winter is the time when motorcycle shows draw our attention away from snow and ice and get us thinking of the spring ahead. We check out new models and load up on gear and accessories … Continue reading →

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NVCC Picks Up Torrington Rider Classes

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Aspiring motorcyclists wanting to take state-run rider training courses staged at the University of Connecticut’s Torrington branch next year will have to register at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury instead of at Northwestern Connecticut … Continue reading →

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