June, 2012

• 26 June

  Anger Persists Thanks to Idiot Drivers

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com It was June 17th, the day after many of us in the riding community in northwest Connecticut were shocked to learn of the death of T.J. Zappulla of Torrington. Riding compatriot Gary Randall and I were headed north on Route 179, approaching North Canton with …

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• 24 June

  Triumph Unveils Trophy SE

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Triumph has finally announced what RIDE-CT.com readers learned a month ago – that the company will re-enter the touring segment with a 2013 model called the Trophy SE. U.S. dealers will begin receiving the bike in January. A more downscale version, lacking the SE designation, …

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• 22 June

  Leather – It Has Multiple Uses…

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com A video produced in the U.K. to promote this year’s Ride to Work Day this past Monday showcases two uses for leather, and it’s very funny…

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• 18 June

  NHTSA Issues Warning About 5X5 Helmet

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com If you wear an SA-08 model motorcycle helmet, sold under the brand name 5X5, you might want to chuck it in the dumpster. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has flagged it for failing to meet head protection requirements  of the federal safety standard for …

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• 16 June

  Oil Drippings: News and Opinion

  Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com A 44-year-old California firefighter rode his Yamaha Super Tenere motorcycle 2,428 miles from San Diego to Jacksonville, FL in 45 hours this week to help the non-profit group Friends of NICU buy a motor home to enable parents of premature babies stay close to them as …

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• 14 June

  R.I. Sets Aside Spaces for Motorcycles

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com An idea from governmental entity that actually makes sense – and is useful to riders? The General Assembly in Rhode Island has passed legislation and the governor has signed off on providing specific parking spaces for riders at state, city and town buildings. The new …

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• 13 June

  Zero Makes A Case For Riding Electric

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com It wasn’t until after a recent phone conversation with Mike Cunningham ended that the most obvious question popped to mind. Cunningham is Director of U.S. Sales and Dealer Development for Zero Motorcycles and the question – OK, two related questions – that I’d failed to …

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• 12 June

  New Haven Powersports Picks Up Moto Guzzi

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Get the feeling that dealers in Connecticut are optimistic? Not only has Mark’s Motorsports in Enfield added Triumph and Street Stuff Cycle in Norwich added Ural, but New Haven Powersports has now acquired the Italian-made Moto Guzzi line to go along with Aprilia, Kawasaki, Suzuki …

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• 11 June

  Mark’s Motorsports Adds Triumph

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com After spending four days in Atlanta last week for new dealer training, Mark Bujak of Mark’s Motorsports in Enfield is now looking forward to being the British brand’s newest dealership in southern New England. Bujak today confirmed that his store has been accepted as a …

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• 10 June

  Rhinebeck Vintage Meet Celebrates History

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com One of the highlights of every riding season is the annual Rhinebeck Grand National Meet at the Duchess County Fairgrounds in New York. Despite the persistent raindrops on Saturday, this weekend’s show truly

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