September, 2014

• 5 September

  A Backroads Buildup To Big W’s BBQ

  

  (Update: Big W’s closed its doors on May 16, 2021.) WINGDALE, NY – One of the pleasures of motorcycling is spotting a previously-unexplored road and, on a whim, taking it. Sometimes the result is a dead end. A more common outcome is discovering a route that becomes part of a …

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• 4 September

  The Benefits And Uses Of Engine Braking

  

  Engine braking is the phenomena experienced whenever a rider rolls off the throttle and the motorcycle slows down due to the resistance provided by the engine and transmission. The affect is enhanced by changing to a lower gear. Prior to the downshift the wheels, engine, and transmission have a matched …

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• 3 September

  EBR Plans Demo Tour For 1190SX

  

  EBR plans a demo tour for the 1190SX model this month with four stops in New England, three in New Jersey and one in New York. The tour kicks off  next Wednesday at Big Boyz Toyz in Marlboro, NY, followed by stops at EBR Metuchen in Metuchen, NJ on Sept. …

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• 2 September

  Street Stuff Grills A Triumph Thruxton

  

  Mention the word “grill” and I’m apt to smile. For me, the word doesn’t only conjure up an image of a backyard barbecue or a heavily-chromed front end of a car produced by Detroit automakers in the 1950s, but also a line from an audio recording that I heard many …

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August, 2014

• 26 August

  Another Trike From Harley-Davidson

  

  Harley-Davidson is out with more models for 2015, including a new low-profile trike dubbed the Freewheeler to join the existing Tri-Glide Ultra Classic. Starting at $24,999, the Freewheeler features a mini ape-hanger handlebar and bobbed fenders. “With its low profile and stripped-down details inspired by classic hot rods, the Freewheeler …

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• 25 August

  Why Dealers Offer Demo Rides – Or Don’t

  Looking to buy a new bike and planning to spend $10,000, $15,000, or more?More people are answering “yes” to this question. Sales are up modestly in most street bike categories this year, despite the fact those shoppers often hear the same thing from dealership sales persons when asking for a …

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• 24 August

  Honda CTX700 Is A Comfortable Ride

  

  There’s a tendency after you’ve been riding for a few years to look down on – or simply overlook – motorcycles that aren’t “big boy toys.” If it’s not a heavyweight cruiser, a one-liter sport bike or a large adventure touring machine, it ain’t worth a gander.  Right? Honda, however, …

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• 22 August

  National Powersports Adds Triumph

  

  PEMBROKE, NH – The signage for Triumph hasn’t arrived yet, but bikes made by the British manufacturer have, signaling the addition of a second brand of new motorcycles at National Powersports Distributors at 319 Commerce Way. Triumph joins Royal Enfield (added in 2010) as the company, which began in 2002 as …

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• 22 August

  Buddy Holly’s Ariel Cyclone To Be Auctioned

  

  A 1958 Ariel Cyclone once owned by rock ‘n’ roll legend Buddy Holly, and reportedly one of only 174 ever built, will be auctioned off Oct. 5 in Phoenix at the Musical Instrument Museum as part of a “Remembering Waylon” collection of Waylon Jennings memorabilia. The Ariel was purchased by Holly …

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• 21 August

  New England Indian Dealers To Display Scout

  

  Indian’s new Scout model won’t be in showrooms until late fall, but Indian plans to bring display examples to dealerships across the country over the next month or so, and that includes New England, New York and New Jersey. Getting it first – tomorrow from 2 to 6 p.m. – will be Paul …

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