New England News

Another edition of Oil Drippings, a catch-all post with items from near and far. In this case there’s an item that provides a denouement to an ongoing story, and one that doesn’t: Street Stuff Cycle Takes On Indian Stuff Stuff Cycle, the Triumph dealership in Norwich, CT, took to social …

GREENWICH, CT – The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance has a practice each year of showcasing old models from two chosen brands in the motorcycle area at the waterfront show ground at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Last year, it was Indian and Moto Guzzi that got selected. On Sunday, the old British …

CHESHIRE, MA – More than 145 classic dirt bikes and loads of memorabilia from Jim Hoellerich’s private Museum of Vintage Trail Bikes will be auctioned off on July 30 in what auctioneer J. Wood & Company promises will be an “event.” Hoellerich passed away on May 22 at 88, leaving …

LITCHFIELD, CT – The only motorcycle on display at a classic car show tends to get noticed, no matter its brand, model or age. It would be difficult, though, to find a more interesting example of an early brand and model than the entry brought by Peter Downs to a …

CHESHIRE, MA – The longtime owner of the private Museum of Vintage Trail Bikes, Jim Hoellerich, has died at 88. He passed away on Sunday, one day after hundreds of riders attended one last open house at the hilltop museum he founded that houses 100 or so models made by …

BROOKFIELD, CT – Work was still progressing Wednesday afternoon at the new Touratech retail store and distribution center here. History will record that the first sale had already been made with the purchase of a Butler road map. “The only thing that’s not ready is the front counter,” said Touratech …

It’s another edition of Oil Drippings, a collection of news items from near and not-so-near that riders may find interesting or useful: Touratech Still Targeting May Opening In Brookfield A date hasn’t been pinpointed but Touratech is still targeting a May opening for a new retail store and distribution center …

VERNON, CT – A Saturday morning accident on I-84 separated the forks, handlebar and front fairing from the body of an Indian cruiser and scattered plastic shards on the ground. Pictures uploaded to Facebook by the Town of Vernon Fire Department showed the bisected bike. The post noted the Indian …

MONSON, MA – With the future of motorcycle hillclimbs that have been staged in this western Massachusetts town for more than 75 years apparently hanging in the balance, the Quaboag Riders Motorcycle Club went public today with a GoFundMe plea to help fund legal expenses to fight a city imposed …

THOMASTON, CT – Anxiousness was replaced by confidence for 45 young off-road riders who took part Saturday in a six-hour instructional clinic at Thomaston Dam. Hosted by the Pathfinders Motorcycle Club of Oxford, CT, the Dam Good Pee Wee Scramblers Clinic was designed to prepare riders ages 5 through 12 …

It’s another edition of Oil Drippings, a collection of news items from near and far that riders may find interesting or useful: Royal Enfield Bringing Classic 350 To North America Royal Enfield is adding another model to its North American lineup this year – the Classic 350. The model is …

THREE RIVERS, MA – Mustang Seats has a new owner. LDR Growth Partners, a private investment firm, closed on a deal for the company which designs and manufactures aftermarket motorcycle seats and related products on Friday, but an announcement wasn’t made until today. Founded in 1980 by Al Simmons, Mustang …

It’s a new edition of Oil Drippings, a collection of news items from near and far that riders may find interesting or useful: Indian Demo Truck To Visit Northeast The Indian demo truck will be visiting six dealerships in the Northeast in the next six weeks or so, including three …

NAUGATUCK, CT – It’s opening day at the Cabin Fever 2022 custom car, truck and motorcycle show. RIDE-CT & RIDE-New England snuck in before the public to eyeball the entries as well as to snap some pictures. The show favors classic cars, and 1957 Chevrolets are heavily represented this year, …

It’s been a while but there is no reason there cannot be a new edition of “Oil Drippings,” a post containing items from near and far that riders may find interesting: Albany Getting Ducati-Triumph Dealer If all goes as planned, the Albany, NY market will get a new Ducati-Triumph dealer …