April, 2012

• 21 April

  Harley Seized for Drunken-Driving Offenses

  Police in Vermilion, OH are auctioning off a 2009 Harley-Davidson Softtail that was seized after its owner was arrested for drunken driving for the third time. State law allows for the confiscation of vehicles if you are arrested three times in six years, and that was the case with

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• 19 April

  Carly Pulls Out Her Leathers…

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Her name is Carly Foulkes. She’s the Canadian model-actress who looks stunning in pink sun dresses in numerous commercials for T-Mobile. However, she’s now donning leather for a new commercial which puts her on two wheels. If you haven’t see it yet, check it out. …

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• 18 April

  Audi Announces Acquisition of Ducati

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com German carmaker Audi AG announced this afternoon that it is acquiring Ducati. In announcing the deal, Audi chairman of the board of management Rupert Stadler said, “Ducati is known worldwide as a premium brand among motorcycle manufacturers and has a long tradition of building sporty …

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• 17 April

  Makeover Planned By Seacoast H-D

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The dust will be flying at Seacoast Harley-Davidson this spring, summer and fall. The dealership in North Hampton, NH plans a major renovation of its 66,000-square-foot facility. Work begins next month and will likely run into October, according to Seacoastonline.com, which has a story posted …

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• 15 April

  A Milestone for a Moto Guzzi

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com In the days before cameras on cell phones, riding milestones often went unrecorded – unless you happened to be lucky enough to have a camera along. While out today on a ride into the Berkshires, friend Brian O’Neil suddenly pulled off on to the berm …

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• 15 April

  Leaner Harley Loses Family Atmosphere

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com A reduced work force, a more corporate atmosphere, a reduced pride in workmanship and even some fear on the part of workers is the story of Harley-Davidson these days, according to a comprehensive report by Rick Barrett of the “Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.” Barrett went to …

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• 14 April

  Riders Go Helmetless in Michigan

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law a bill that allows any rider who is 21 and older and who has $20,000 in medical insurance to go without a helmet. Snyder signed the bill on Friday and it went into effect immediately. Other requirements …

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• 13 April

  Documentary Tracks Geezer Riders

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com One of the first RIDE-CT columns written for “The Republican-American” back in September 2005 was about Jack Potter, a Torrington, CT motorcyclist who had been riding since 1948. Jack was 78 years old at the time. What developed was a warm acquaintanceship. We’d occasionally bump …

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• 12 April

  Oil Drippings: News and Opinion

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Reuters is reporting that German carmaker Audi will finally announce next week the acquisition of Italian bike-maker Ducati. The Italian newspaper “Corriere della Sera” also reports that the deal is expected to be signed next week, and pegs the purchase price at $1.1 billion. Would …

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• 11 April

  The Case for “ATG-ATT”

  

  By Steve Smith RIDE-CT readers may be familiar with the acronym “ATG-ATT,” which stands for “All the gear, all the time.” Myself and fellow Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider coaches extol the virtues of using proper riding gear as it is essential to safe riding. Wearing the right clothing can make

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