October, 2018

• 1 October

  Harley-Davidson Opens Amazon Storefront

  

  MILWAUKEE – In a move announced today that’s bound to have a negative impact on its dealers, Harley-Davidson has opened an online store with retail giant Amazon. It’s offering “select Harley-Davidson apparel and riding gear.” Merchandise is available as of today, with two-day shipping for Amazon Prime members. Harley-Davidson expects …

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September, 2018

• 26 September

  New England Riders Do Well In Motorcycle Cannonball

  

  It takes gumption, fortitude and a hefty checkbook to ride a pre-1929 motorcycle from coast-to-coast. Eight men and women from across New England, including three from Connecticut, did just that this month. They were among the nearly 125 riders who registered to compete in the biennial rally known as the …

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• 18 September

  Bookshelf: “Discovering The Motorcycle”

  

  As much as some riders might wish it were so, it wasn’t Harley-Davidson (or even Indian) that invented the V-twin engine that has been the staple power plant of motorcycles for well over a century. In fact, the V-twin wasn’t even invented in the United States. No, its origin can …

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• 17 September

  Gallery: Doc’s Customer Appreciation Day And Bike Show

  

  WATERBURY, CT – A warm, sun-drenched day brought out a crowd on Sunday to Doc’s Customer Appreciation Day and Bike Show that also included numerous vendors. Here are some pictures from the annual event:

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• 11 September

  Test Ride: Royal Enfield Himalayan

  

  KENT, CT – Making a good first impression can set the tone for a relationship, and a recent introduction to a 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan courtesy of Iron Horse Customs/Royal Enfield of Kent began positively. Having thrown my right leg over the 31.5-inch seat, I instantly discovered that I could …

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• 9 September

  Motorcycle Cannonball Begins In New England

  

  KEENE, NH – The first leg of the 2018 Motorcycle Cannonball from Portland, ME to Portland, OR had mostly finished by late Saturday afternoon, although a few stragglers were still riding their vintage motorcycles into the parking lot at the Best Western Plus motel. Riders and their mechanics were already studiously …

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• 5 September

  Eats: The Old Oak Tavern Minus The Oak Tree

  

  GAYLORDSVILLE, CT – There are always those places in your locale that you continually pass by and just never really notice – until a heavenly smell comes billowing your way and draws you in. Enter The Old Oak Tavern. Established in 2016, it’s located at the southern end of South …

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• 4 September

  September Events – Rice-O-Rama, IMOC and More…

  

  Maybe it’s because the weather’s finally beginning to cool, but September offers several well-run motorcycle events to attend and more. This month is highlighted by the Japanese meet Rice-O-Rama, the Italian meet IMOC and the annual classic European meet at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum. Here are the dates and …

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• 1 September

  Motus Shuts Down After Losing Financing

  

  BIRMINGHAM, AL – The American-made premium sport bike brand Motus has lost its financing and abruptly shut down. Its founders announced in a Facebook post on Friday night that the company has ceased operations after 10 years, a move that stunned dealers and owners when the news began spreading today. …

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August, 2018

• 31 August

  Lime Rock Park Historic Festival Parade

  

  FALLS VILLAGE, CT – Lime Rock Park stages its Historic Festival 36 this weekend. The annual event kicked off Thursday evening with a parade of vintage race cars and other memorable models through parts of northwestern Connecticut, ending in Falls Village for a brief show. The featured marque for this …

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