Monthly Archives: June 2012

RIDE-CT.com Gets A Gift

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com John Purdy Jr., who oversees the motorcycle safety courses at Naugatuck Valley Community College and is a Connecticut Rider Education Program instructor, preaches the importance of riders being visible to drivers. He always wears a … Continue reading →

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Oil Drippings: News and Opinion

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com A high-speed ride took a scary turn for a rider with a video camera when a snake slithered out from between the handlebars… What would you have done?  Calmly slowed down or completely lost control? … Continue reading →

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Anger Persists Thanks to Idiot Drivers

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com It was June 17th, the day after many of us in the riding community in northwest Connecticut were shocked to learn of the death of T.J. Zappulla of Torrington. Riding compatriot Gary Randall and I … Continue reading →

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Triumph Unveils Trophy SE

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Triumph has finally announced what RIDE-CT.com readers learned a month ago – that the company will re-enter the touring segment with a 2013 model called the Trophy SE. U.S. dealers will begin receiving the bike … Continue reading →

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Leather – It Has Multiple Uses…

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com A video produced in the U.K. to promote this year’s Ride to Work Day this past Monday showcases two uses for leather, and it’s very funny…

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NHTSA Issues Warning About 5X5 Helmet

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com If you wear an SA-08 model motorcycle helmet, sold under the brand name 5X5, you might want to chuck it in the dumpster. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has flagged it for failing to … Continue reading →

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Oil Drippings: News and Opinion

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Admin

Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com A 44-year-old California firefighter rode his Yamaha Super Tenere motorcycle 2,428 miles from San Diego to Jacksonville, FL in 45 hours this week to help the non-profit group Friends of NICU buy a motor home to … Continue reading →

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R.I. Sets Aside Spaces for Motorcycles

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com An idea from governmental entity that actually makes sense – and is useful to riders? The General Assembly in Rhode Island has passed legislation and the governor has signed off on providing specific parking spaces … Continue reading →

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Zero Makes A Case For Riding Electric

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com It wasn’t until after a recent phone conversation with Mike Cunningham ended that the most obvious question popped to mind. Cunningham is Director of U.S. Sales and Dealer Development for Zero Motorcycles and the question … Continue reading →

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New Haven Powersports Picks Up Moto Guzzi

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Get the feeling that dealers in Connecticut are optimistic? Not only has Mark’s Motorsports in Enfield added Triumph and Street Stuff Cycle in Norwich added Ural, but New Haven Powersports has now acquired the Italian-made … Continue reading →

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