December, 2013

• 16 December

  “Motorcycle” Mag Set to Replace “RoadBike”

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com “RoadBike” magazine is no more. Stamford, CT-based Tam Communications has folded the long-running magazine and will replace it next year with a new periodical called “Motorcycle” that will be devoted to “Rides & Culture.” Publisher Buzz Kanter says, “It will be long-form journalism.” Kanter made the decision …

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• 15 December

  IMS Provides Opportunity to Comparison Shop

  By Bob Rosen of RIDE-CT.com NEW YORK – The Progressive International Motorcycle Show always gives us riders a wonderful array of bikes, gear and services to peruse. For me, the main attraction is the bikes. Without fail, there are always new offerings. They can be totally new models or modified …

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• 14 December

  RIDE-CT.com On The Scene At The IMS

  IMPRESSIONS OF THE NEW YORK SHOW  NEW YORK – With the three-day Progressive International Motorcycle Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York this weekend, RIDE-CT.com’s staff went into the city to check it out. Bob Rosen, Steve Smith and Bud Wilkinson attended the press preview on …

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• 13 December

  Max BMW Plans New Store To Serve Hartford

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com NEW YORK – Max BMW is growing again and will add a second store in Connecticut next year. Max Stratton hopes to have his new dealership in South Windsor open in what is now G & R Marine at 1535 John Fitch Boulevard (Route 5) …

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• 13 December

  IMS Opens in New York With A Few Reveals

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com NEW YORK – It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it – pull the covers of of new bikes and new customs. And Indian Motorcycle made a splash this morning by revealing a “Big Custom Chief” designed by Polaris Industries’ Industrial Design team …

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• 11 December

  H.O.G. Gets New Logo

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com   Harley-Davidson today took the wraps off of a new logo for the Harley Owners Group. More than 100,000 H.O.G.members worldwide voted online and selected a new logo for the organization. Changes to the logo include bringing the company’s bar and shield logo into the …

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• 10 December

  Building a Three-Legged Stool

  As motorcycle enthusiasts, we get a real kick out of accessorizing our rides, maintaining them, acquiring riding gear and occasionally buying a new or used bike. We have many choices of how and where we can scratch this itch, and local dealerships are always glad to provide an outlet for spending urges.

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• 9 December

  Contest: Win “Bikers Are Animals 4” By “Liking” Us

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com More than 35,000 riders have visited RIDE-CT.com so far this year, a readership increase of 65 percent over 2012, yet only 233 riders (and friends) have “liked” RIDE-CT on Facebook. That’s probably because most readers probably don’t realize that the website has a social media …

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• 8 December

  Test Ride: Moto Guzzi V7 Offers Classic Experience

  

  2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone By Bud Wilkinson Although I’ve never owned one, Moto Guzzi’s a marque that I’m immensely attracted to over most other name brands for the simple reason it’s uncommon. I drink Dogfish Head and Otter Creek beers and avoid barley pop products with the names Budweiser, …

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• 7 December

  Major Upgrades for 2014 Urals

  2014 Ural Patrol By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Sidecar rigs aren’t for everyone, but they sure do grab attention when on the road. Russian sidecar builder Ural yesterday unveiled its models for 2014 with a dare on its website for riders to “Rethink What You Thought You Knew About Ural” …

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