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“If You Had Asked Me…” Has Bemer Update, Kawasaki Electric Plans

It’s the October edition of “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You…” …
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13 September
“If You Had Asked Me…” Deduces New Indian Dealer, Includes Apple Advisory

It’s another edition of “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told…” It’s an items column filled with national and local news tidbits along with a bit of opinion. Here goes: “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You…” Still Waiting For An Official Announcement, But… The …
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1 September
Royal Enfield Reboots “Classic” Model With Smaller Version

MILWAUKEE – Royal Enfield is back with a motorcycle model that exhibits old-time style and a “Classic” moniker. The India-based manufacturer today unveiled the Classic 350 that will be sold in the U.S. for the 2022 riding season. Royal Enfield’s Classic range dates back to 1948. It was in 2008, …
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31 August
Harley-Davidson Claims Sales Lead in Adventure Touring Category . . . Really?

MILWAUKEE – “Claim” is a clever word. It can be used as a verb and as a noun, and has several definitions, including “to assert to be rightfully one’s own” and “an assertion open to challenge.” It pops to mind because of a short press release issued today by Harley-Davidson …
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25 August
“If You Had Asked Me…” Deals With COVID-19, Dealers And New Models

The start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 put the regular “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You” column of news tidbits into an extended hibernation that has lasted 18 months. It returns now with some local, national and international items and a bit of opinion. …
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Destinations: Athens Cultural Center Celebrates Motorcycling’s Past

ATHENS, NY – It’s often the case when a gallery or museum chooses to spotlight motorcycle culture that the emphasis is more on the machines than on the trailblazing men and women who have made riding popular over the decades. The current “Head Out on the Highway: A Love Embrace” …
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Vintage Harley-Davidson Police Model On Display At Brewery In City Where It Served

Bookshelf: “The Riders” Provides A World View Of Motorcycling

In one respect, all riders are the same. We may dress differently. We may ride different styles of motorcycles. We may use our motorcycles for different purposes; recreation being the primary reason here in the U.S. But we all have a sense of daring or adventure whether the ride is …
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Bookshelf: Tome Tracks Moto Guzzi Models Since 1921
Toymakers Cafe Cookbook On Sale, Available Dec. 21
Bookshelf: “Vespa: Style And Passion” Tells Scooter’s Story
Bookshelf: Triumph Tome Gets Updated

COVID-19 Vaccine Is Worth The Second Shot Suffering

Back in early January after getting the initial dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, my blasé reaction was, “Well, that wasn’t bad.” Some soreness at the injection site, perhaps a little swelling of the upper arm, and a bit of muscular discomfort when I raised my arm above shoulder level. That …
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Messenger: Pandemic, Politics Have Us On Edge
Who Cares If Big League Baseball Ever Returns…
15 Things I’ve Learned From The Pandemic