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2 Million Bikers to DC ….. Wrap Up

Posted: September 12, 2013 in Motorcycle news
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The ride occurred, as you know, yesterday amid controversy.

While I did not participate I did watch the TV news coverage throughout the day. I was quite dismayed by the reporting early in the day. Several of the local DC news stations continually portrayed the event as “angry” (showing one of the organizers, mid-sentence, saying he was angry but with no context), and “anti-Muslim” (the reporter making that statement juxtaposed with a biker wearing a Confederate flag patch).

BUT, as the day went on there was a surprising twist to the reporting. Angry and Muslim was dropped nearly completely replaced by “patriotic”.  By the end of day, the reporting was much like this from ABC Channel 7.  Read in the change in reporting tone what you will.

 

Biggest day on the Blog!

Posted: September 12, 2013 in Uncategorized
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Yesterday was the biggest day ever for this motorcycle blog.  There were 226 views with over 129 unique visitors.  People from six countries visited Ijustwant2ride!

Thanks everyone!!!!!

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September Motorcycle Events in York, PA

Posted: September 11, 2013 in Motorcycle news, Rally
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There are a couple of bike events taking place in York this month.

First is the Harley Davidson York Vehicle Operations Open House the 19th-21st.  The York plant assembles the Softail, Touring, CVO and Trike motorcycles and the open house allow you to conduct a self-escorted tour of the operations.  You can see the bikes being birthed (the VIN # applied to the frame) to rolling out the door.  The plant open house is different from the Steel Toe Tour (which I have not done) in that there is no charge, it is unescorted and you do not get the swag.

I visited the open house two years ago and it was a cool event.  In addition to the walk through of the plant there were demo bikes available to ride and a bunch of the nearby dealerships had setup merchandise tents on the plant’s grounds.  I am considering going again this year. The open house has been a “Pin Stop” for HOG members in the past.

The other event is the White Rose Thunder Motorcycle Event. The event has bike shows, vendors, stunt teams, motorcycle racing, a bike night, concerts, swap meet and many other activities.  I have never attended this event, if you are interested take a look at the website.

Update on the 2 Million Biker Ride/Demostration

Posted: September 11, 2013 in Motorcycle news, Motorcycle Rides
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Permit or not it is happening.

FOX 5 TV has covered the ride on their website.  The still pictures are the riders outside of Fort Washington Harley Davidson, which is just outside Washington DC.

The Facebook page for the rides sponsor, 2 Million Bikers to DC, is also being updated.

 

Son of Anarchy… Season Opener Tonight

Posted: September 10, 2013 in Motorcycle TV
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Yes, it is a Soap Opera for men.

Yes, it is very violent.

Yes, it is good.

Yes, I like it.

Yes, the season premier is at 10PM EST tonight on FX.

Here is the link for the FX SOA Website

Orange County Choppers— What happened to Vinnie?

Posted: September 10, 2013 in Motorcycle news
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Vinnie DiMartino

Vinnie DiMartino was an integral part of rise of motorcycle TV.  He was on American Chopper and Orange County Choppers: Senior vs. Jr and was a great “character” to both shows.

I have always been interested in what was going on around Vinnie and this article explains what he has been doing post Senior vs. Junior.

Rattle the Runway 2013

Posted: September 9, 2013 in Motorcycle Rides
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I rode in the Rattle The Runway Ride on the 8th of September.  Below are photos from the event.

Charging My Motorcycle Battery

Posted: September 6, 2013 in Product Reviews
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Recently I have had battery issues on my Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic.  The battery does not hold a charge for more than one day of nonuse.

To connect my charger, I have to remove both seats and attach the clamps to the battery.  As often as not the clamps would slip off and the battery fails to charge.

Harley has Battery Charging Harness with LED Charge Indicator for $14.95 (that’s right not HD (hundred dollar)).  This product not only lets me charge or maintain the battery but flashes a red LED when it reaches a level that it requires charging. I bought the device at Frederick Harley Davidson.

Installation was straight forward: remove the seats, attach the leads to the battery, tuck in the fuse, zip tie the lead to the frame and put the seats back on.  After I have used this for a while I will let you know what I think of product.

Harley Owners Group…. Life Member

Posted: September 4, 2013 in Motorcycle news
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The HOG life

After doing the math it was cheaper in the long run to join as a HOG life member.

I have no idea where I would wear the pendent/medal, guess I will put it in my dealer/event pin collection.  The patch I will put on my biker/pirate vest.  😉

The benefits of a life member are the same as a full member except I get the pin and patch… Oh, and do not have to pay the annual fees again.

 

 

 

Kawasaki Police Motorcycles Recalled

Posted: August 31, 2013 in Motorcycle news
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Highway Patrol officers might want to check into this issue!

The Kawasaki Concours police bike is under recall due to the weak fuse in the electrical system. Seems that a fuse can blow and kill the engine…not something that you would want to happen at speed!

 

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