November, 2016

• 23 November

  If You Had Asked Me…

  

  Sorry ’bout that for having missed the October installment of “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You…” Life got busy with an overnight ride to the Catskills, an increased work load, other pressing obligations and a little website tweaking. 

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• 19 November

  New Honda Rebels

  

  TORRANCE, CA – Honda is out with two new small Rebel cruisers for 2017. The company describes the Rebel 300 and Rebel 500 as “youth-focused customs.” “The Rebel 500 and Rebel 300 are simple and raw, offering cutting-edge style and a radical image while minimizing the barriers to riding. There’s …

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• 18 November

  No Black Friday At Twisted Throttle

  

  EXETER, RI – Unlike most retailers, Twisted Throttle doesn’t plan to try and cash in on Black Friday. Its operation will be closed on the day after Thanksgiving.

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• 17 November

  Always Riding: Every Ride Needs I.C.E.

  NORTH GRANBY, CT – One of the greatest things I enjoy about being a motorcyclist is the people I meet who share the same passion for riding. It is always so easy for me to just walk up and engage another rider in conversation. On several recent occasions, I have …

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• 16 November

  Triumph Launches “Brutal Beauty” Tour

  

  Triumph launches a 50-city “Brutal Beauty Tour” across North American in Minneapolis/St. Paul today to show off its new Bobber model as well as the new Street Scrambler, Street Cup, T100 and T100 Black models for 2017. Two stops are planned in the northeast region – from 6 to 9 …

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• 14 November

  Ethical Lapses Caused By Cow’s Tale

  

  HARWINTON, CT – Charlotte the jersey cow who wandered into a swimming pool here on Sunday evening and had to be rescued by volunteer firefighters may be the most talked about cow in the country today. News of her unexpected plunge into the deep end of an in-ground pool in …

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• 11 November

  CT Auto Show Adds Motorcycles

  

  HARTFORD – The Connecticut International Auto Show, set for Nov. 18-20 at the Connecticut Convention Center, confirms that will add bikes to the mix this year. “Motorcycle Showcase is an all-new feature,” says Chris Russell, advertising and public relations manager for the event. According to the show’s website, in addition …

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• 10 November

  Zero Sheds Weight; Ups Range, Power

  

  SANTA CRUZ, CA – Electric motorcycle maker Zero has debuted its 2017 lineup that features more torque and power, less weight and, most importantly, greater range. The company boasts that it’s offering “the world’s first production electric motorcycle to exceed 200 miles on a single charge.” The Zero S street …

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• 10 November

  Suzuki Recalls GW250

  

  Suzuki is recalling 1,890 units of its GW250 model from the 2013, 2015 and 2017  model years to install an improved bake light assembly and a water protective cover, as necessary, free of charge.

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• 10 November

  Thompson Speedway Sets A Second Show

  

  THOMPSON, CT – The Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park plans a second Thompson Vintage Motorcycle Classic in 2017, but the date will be a little later in the riding season. This year’s inaugural event was staged on May 15, which proved to be a chilly, gusty day. Next year, it will …

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