211 Search Results for "event"
- most recent
- highest rated
- most viewed
- top favorites
- most comments
-
Event S.Korea
- From: Roostercrows
-
Description:
- 7 hours ago
- Views: 9
- Not yet rated
-
Bike Event Korea
- From: Roostercrows
-
Description:
- 7 hours ago
- Views: 11
- Not yet rated
-
my worst fear update
- From: cougarhunter
-
Description:
hey everyone, hope ya'll had a good weekend! first off i wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of you who wished my daughter well... i thought i would update ya'll on the aftermath. she is doing good, she suffered no broken bones just lots of bruises and some road rash. what upset her the most was this happened on friday morning and on saturday a local biker group was playing their annuall football game against the police, its a charity event to help raise money and toys for our local toy run which is held in december, and she knew with the damage to her bike she couldnt ride it to the game and on the poker run afterwards. with some help from me she was able to ride on the back of mine even though getting on and off was somewhat painfull and we did get some weird looks from people as we rode by with crutches bungeed to the bike , lol, as the doctor wants her to stay off her knee for at least a week. i was really upset thinking she may never want to get on a bike again especially after her witnessing my accident in july ( she was following me when the car hit me and she saw the whole thing ) and now her getting hit herself but talking to her later on friday evening she cant wait to get her bike fixed and get back on!!!! well parts are ordered and on their way so it should be all fixed in about a week or two. again i want to say that we appreciate all the support and well wishes from all of you !!!!!
p.s. the bikers won the football game 20 - 19 !!!!!!!!! the weather was excellent for the day, lower 70's and sun shining made for great riding weather, but alas in colorado it dont last long this time of year and it rained all day today and will turn to snow tonite...
keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down and be safe !!!!!!!!
- Blog post
- 3 weeks ago
- Views: 182
-
Pink Ribbon ride report
- From: Dimitra
-
Description:
Today was the Victorian Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride. This is an annual event to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research. Spacemonkey69 and I have made an effort to do this ride each year since I got my learner permit actually, and so it's become something of a tradition, and something we look forward to each year. I'm sure it is a cause that is close to many of our hearts (excuse the pun), as we all know someone who has gone through some form of cancer or another, it's a disease which doesn't discriminate.
Our day started at the reasonable hour of 7.30am (thank goodness as last night was my 15 year high school reunion which went till late - that's another story). We rode first to my sister's place, as we've promised my 7yr old niece that she could ride with us this year now that she can go on the back of hubby's bike. Just as we pulled into their driveway the rain began. Just great! We had a few minutes to wait anyway, as we put the pink bandana around the niece's neck, adjusted her 'pink wings' and put a pink ponytail (helmet hair) on her helmet. The rain stopped and we were ready to go. Mum and little brother watched her hop on the back and us taking off, and I'm sure her mummy had a tear in her eye watching her little girl leave for her first "real" ride (before this we'd taken her only as far as the local cafe).
We rode out to the Westgate bridge meeting point near Melbourne city. The bikes had already started to arrive and fill the car park of the Shell Servo - which is a huge car park. In all there were 10 different 'meet points' across Victoria, all leaving to arrive at 11am at Point Cook. Point Cook town centre was closed off to all cars, only allowing bikes and pedestrian access. A band (Retromax) set to play in the town square, trade stalls, all local retail outlets open for business, some even with specials and part of purchase being donated towards the pink ribbon cause, raffle tickets, etc. Lots of other things organised to make it a memorable day.
We met up with XRAYX and all paid our registration fee - all funds going to breast cancer research. Checked out all the other bikes, chatted with other riders about their bikes, had people talking to us about our bikes... actually it was here I ran into Greg Evans (local media celebrity from the 80's - hosted a match making tv show back then, now on radio) who was checking out my bike really well - imagine that! Turns out they came on his daughters bike which is a 650 Drag Star, similar looking to my V-Star and we got chatting. It was great, lovely guy and his daughter is really nice as well. Got a few tips from him on roads we can't miss on our trip to Sydney, some of the best riding roads he's ever experienced. We'll try work those into the trip.
10.30am all engines started and we hit the freeway towards Point Cook. Kept up a good pace considering there were probably a hundred bikes, and we saw other riding groups from other directions merge with ours as we were arriving at Point Cook Town Centre.
The town was abuzz, splashes of pink everywhere, bikes literally everywhere! People lining the streets, getting off bikes, watching bikes, taking pics of bikes and generally just a lot of fun. My sister was there waiting for us - takng video of all the action (and if I can figure out how to edit it and upload it, I will!).
I had to back the bike into a bike space I thought I might have a bit of trouble with, as there was a lip on the road and it went uphill. "Concentrate" I told myself, "Think about it before you do it", "Ignore all the people watching you, just concentrate and do this"... then, with the right amount of momentum I bumped over the lip and the bike just rolled back smoothly into the perfect position - great! I might finally be getting better at this slow speed, walking around stuff. Just after I parked, the rain began again, but it only lasted a few minutes and was light. Then it was gone - and hasn't come back the rest of the day. We were blessed.
We had a good time at Point Cook really checking out the diverse range of bikes and chatting with various riders. Always interesting to see what other people are doing with their rides, and other people wanting to know about ours. I think spacemonkey69 showed about half a dozen riders the easy bracket system for my saddlebags, cos they hadn't seen it before, stuff like that.
Home early now, had a full on day yesterday, and late night. Got a family dinner on tonight, then going out until late tomorrow after work, to a concert - so trying to conserve a bit of energy - for the next ride!
Hope I haven't bored you all... I'm not much of a writer, so thanks for reading this, and if you made it this far - well you get a gold star LOL
Take care and ride safe to all!
Dim
- Blog post
- 4 weeks ago
- Views: 143
-
How Sad ...
- From: CromagnaMan
-
Description:
I love my Magna, ya know? It's the finest motorcycle ever made by Honda or anyone else for that matter in my opinion.
I've been corresponding with a person named Steve that owns a Valkyrie, and I had told him of the surprise that came from understanding a lot of the Magna Owners Of Texas members were selling their Magna's and going to the Valkyrie. He said that he understood why ... but also indicated he has always respected the Magna and thinks it's the finest motorcycle ever made and developed.
Feeling a little low today, (mainly because I'm home sick and its been raining for the last eight days ... and that's so unusual for North Florida weather), and thinking of all the wonderful attributes and qualities of the Magna, I decided to go ahead and join the Magna Riders Association website that I had been putting off from joining for so many months due in part to my health and financial reasons.
When I went to their site and clicked on the link to join the MRA, this is what I found;
"In the 5 years since Honda discontinued the Magna interest in the bike and these pages has been waning steadily. As we are all volunteers, this in turn has led to other things grabbing more of our attention, and our ability to service requests in a timely manner has been greatly diminished. In order to avoid confusion and upset, the join process been suspended. The rest of the website and the forums will continue to function as always for the time being."
How freaking sad.
Despite the passing of time, and despite the manufacture and selling of all the other fine motorcycles out there including the Valkyrie, it in no way diminishes the fact that the Honda Magna is still one of the finest motorcycles on the road today. (That's why one sees so many of them!) In my opinion, no V-Twin can hold a candle to it, and despite the third generations motor being "only" 750cc it's a bullet-proof machine and the strongest motor for its size ever strapped to a motorbike frame with a top end speed of over 145 MPH.
There are still thousands of Magna owners out there that love our machines and would never even consider selling them. Most of us (including me), rather than selling our Magna, will purchase a second, third or even fourth motorcycle, but I understand that some Magna owners can't afford to do what I have done. They cling to their Magna as if it were their own family, and lovingly and as they can afford to, customize it and make it "Their" bike.
I attend as many of the bike rallies and functions as I can and as my health will allow up until this year. I have attended every Panama City "Thunder Beach" (spring & fall), Daytona Beach's "Biketober Fest" in October and "Bike Week" in the spring, and every "Bainbridge Bikefest" festival in Bainbridge Georgia for years and years. I go on every "Poker Run" every "Bike Parade" and "Toys for Tots" event pretty much for the last 30 years ... and since I've owned my Magna, at every one of these events and rallies my bike attracts attention and usually a small crowd asking about it.
When I meet someone at one of these events or rallies that also owns a Magna and are riding it, (at every major rally for the last few years), we notice our respective bikes and enthusiastically look it over and the modifications and customizing that they and I have done. We're a brotherhood ... no matter that we've never met before and most likely will never meet again. We're special. We're set apart. We love our Magna's. When you go to these rallies and see the thousands and thousands of V-Twins ... the Harley riders ... the Shadow riders ... the V-Star riders ... (dare I say it?) the Valkyrie riders ... you never see folks gathering around THEM to admire the bike and talk to the owners. Every Magna I've ever seen in all the time I have been riding ... has at least two or three people standing around and looking at it.
I loved the Magna the first time I ever saw one on the road. That's why I bought mine in the first place.
How sad it is now that the national Magna Riders Association is not even taking new members.
How sad.
- Blog post
- 1 month ago
- Views: 126
-
New Riders - Motorcycle Riding
- From: twest137
-
Description:
Top Motorcycle Riding Tips:
- Train Well Before You Hit the Open Road. In order to learn how to stay safe, it is important to train well before getting a motorcycle license. It is well worth it, to consider taking a motorcycle riding course from a school that is endorsed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Taking a course like this will most likely teach you things that a friend or relative may miss or not even know about. Another advantage of taking lessons at a motorcycle riding school that is recognized by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is that many insurance companies offer an insurance discount to riders who have obtained their training through such means.
- Most Important: Protect Your Head. It is imperative that you wear your helmet. Motorcycle fatality trends tell us that wearing a helmet is especially important. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in the late 1990s, Kentucky and Louisiana dropped their universal motorcycle helmet laws. Helmet use fell to the 50 per cent range in the absence of the laws. The rate of motorcyclist fatalities per 10,000 increased by 37 per cent in Kentucky and 75 per cent in Louisiana. Serious head injuries also increased. This trend was similar in other states that have dropped their universal helmet laws. Studies show that not wearing your helmet when riding your motorcycle, dramatically increases your chances of severe injury or death.
- Make Sure You Can Be Seen. Motorcycles are harder to see than cars or trucks, so for safety reasons, it is best drive very defensively, and try to make yourself more visible. In particular, be very careful before entering turns and be extra watchful at intersections, alleys and driveways. Fluorescent clothing, light or white colored helmets, and daytime headlights may reduce motorcycle injuries and death. According to Susan Wells of the University of Auckland, she found that with fluorescent or reflective clothing, the risk of a crash was reduced by 37%, with a white helmet by 24%, and with headlights by 27%.
- Wet Roads Demand Respect. It goes without saying that wet conditions make riding a motorcycle more of a challenge than usual. Slow down and drive even more defensively than usual. Be extra cautious after the first rain following a dry spell. In the first half hour all the oil that has accumulated on the road comes up which makes for very slippery conditions.
- Plan Ahead by Looking Ahead. Look as far down the road as you can. Make sure you are constantly scanning for bumps, garbage, potholes, cracks, stones, spills, puddles, etc. It is wise to observe how other vehicles are reacting to the road, so that you may have early warning. In addition, protective clothing can make a big difference if you should fall.
- Practice Makes Perfect. Try to practice various riding skills such as emergency braking skills, swerving, slow turns, and smooth throttle operation. It is a good idea to set aside 15 minutes or more per week to practice your safety maneuvers in an area devoid of people and traffic.
- Go Solo For a While. New riders should not carry passengers until they are "very" comfortable with their bike; this usually takes at least a year.
- Beware of Oncoming Traffic Turning Left:This is one of the leading causes of death for motorcycle riders. Be observant at all times, and slow down before you enter an intersection. Always try to have an escape route planned. It is wise to make sure you stay as visible as possible and to leave a large space cushion around your bike.
- Consider Your First Bike Purchase Carefully. When choosing what motorcycle to buy you might consider buying a cheaper bike with a relatively smaller engine as it could be safer for you and affect what you will pay for your insurance coverage. The reason for this is that these types of bikes are less costly to insure as they are less costly to repair and potentially safer because they can be easier to handle in the event of an accident. Make sure that you understand exactly what your insurance policy covers and does not cover. Your insurance policy will probably cover you throughout the United States and Canada, but you will need separate coverage for Mexico.
- Blog post
- 1 month ago
- Views: 85
-
Vegas 2009 Bike fest and beyon
- From: simmbad
-
Description:
This year we had planned on riding to Vegas, but Kenny decided to “jump the shark” and crashed a scooter, breaking his hip just 2 weeks before the trip.
So being the kind hearted person I am, I sent Heather over to Kenny’s everyday leading up to the trip to make Kenny got up and walk and teach him how to use one of her old power wheelchair or I would not take Kenny with us because I knew he would not make the drive down unless he could stretch.
Friday Oct 2nd around 2am we load everyone up and head south, Vegas here we come. About 30 minutes into the drive Kenny remembers he forgot his cash at home. “Sorry Kenny no heading back now guess you’re going to have to use the CC or be broke. “ Few miles down the road Kenny yelps in pain, and starts saying he is not going to make it, I tell him I will find a bus stop and he can work his way home, after adjusting the air cushion and taking a pain pill he relaxes.
After one stop for gas and allowing Kenny to stretch his leg, we make Vegas at 9am; we head to the Main Street Hotel and Casino for breakfast, just after 10am we head over to the Cashman’s Center to get an early start at the vendor village. For a idea of events going on visit http://www.lasvegasbikefest.com/events.asp
This is my 3rd year going to Bike Fest, My last 2 trips where 2005 and 2006. I have been to hundreds of bike shows over the years; I always enjoy looking at the bikes, girls, vendor and other bikers. I will say that even thought this year the event seem a bit smaller then years past, there was still a lot to see.
There were custom wheels
Goth girls with gun!
Bikes for the little ones
Custom bikes click here to see all the photos I took.
Dealer ships selling new bikes
Demo rides by Cam-Am
The New 2011 Spider ?? Touring bike
Food and drinks….just to list a few
After seeing everything we could we headed back to our hotel to check in, clean up, rest and get ready for dinner at the http://www.hofbrauhauslasvegas.com/ , It is October Fest…. Hint if you sign up for the news letter they will send you a free beer coupon. FREE BEER!....Saturday Oct 3rd Beyond Bike Fest, The World’s largest Tattoo Show
Around 11am we head over to the Mandalay Bay Casino. After following the signs for Accessible Parking for over 30 minutes, we finally find a police officer on a bike and ask where the parking is, He has us follow him back down to Valet Parking where there are no signs but rows of empty Accessible Parking.
After we enter the Hotel we follow the signs to the Tattoo show, at the crossroads there is a sign that points up so we find the elevator and go up, where we find another group looking for the Tattoo show, after walking around we (the group) find someone and ask where the show is, and are told it is down on the first floor before you get to the Shark Reef.
Finally we make it to the show. As we start looking at all the Tattoo Artist booths, we see a small group moving toward us, I see the show Promoter and a number of people in suits, not giving it any more thought I went back to checking out the art work.
A few minutes later we are in the middle of a crowd, I look over and see what I had missed before, Sylvester Stallone. We run into the crowd a number of times over the next few hours, Heather and Kenny because of the wheelchairs got to know the security guards around Sylvester Stallone. Heather even got to talk with Mr. Stallone for a few minutes and found out he was showing some artwork to different Tattoo Artists for a new tattoo he wanted to get.
I found a booth selling framed prints, and they had a print of Elvira Mistress of the Dark which I had to get. As I turned around to leave the booth I ran into Sabina Kelley
international pinup model and burlesque dancer. All I can say is WOW; she was very nice to stop for a photo with me. 
Kenny was in heaven at the show, they had Budweiser! And he had ???? l lost count but it was more than 4….
I found a guy to touch up one of my tattoos and at a great price. After spending more the 5 hours at the show we all wanted to get something to eat. So we went back to the Main Street Hotel and Casino for dinner (note I go there a lot).
After dinner we went over to Fremont Street for the free live music and the over head light shows.
Kenny and I went into the Glitter Gulch the only Strip club downtown, because they said no cover, what they don’t say it that it’s a 2 dink min and the drinks are $8.50 no matter what you drink. After our drinks Kenny and I left, the girls seem as broad as we did.Sunday Oct 3rd BugOrama, gun show and home
We checked out of the Hotel and headed out to the Speed Way and BugOrama, we ask the guy at the gate for the Assessable Parking, he tells us he does not know where that is and points us to main parking area, as we pull in I ask another guy about parking and was told to ask the ticket sales people, so we decided that if no one knows where the parking is we should head out.
As we are getting on the freeway we hear about a Gun and Knife show so we head over. I got a photo or 2 before some vendor decide that photos were not allowed enough the Security guard was standing right there watching me. They had a lot of cool thing none of which I could bring home.
So we loaded up for the trip home, after fighting the wind for hours we made it home around 9:30pm,
- Blog post
- 1 month ago
- Views: 66
-
Saturday-BikeFest 2009 Event
- From: Runester
-
Description:
BikeFest 2009
- 1 month ago
- Views: 17
-
Downtown Anacortes 09
- From: silverdeer0454
-
Description:
Washington State Police estimated 30,000 motorcycles and 70,000 people at this years Oyster Run in Anacortes Washington. When I left it took me almost an hour to "run the gauntlet" . It was just under 1 mile from where I parked until I passed the last row of motorcycles. Every side street was packed with bikes! Amazing event that keeps getting bigger and bigger every year.
- 2 months ago
- Views: 28
-
Oyster Run 09
- From: silverdeer0454
-
Description:
Washington State Police estimated 30,000 motorcycles and 70,000 people at this years Oyster Run in Anacortes Washington. When I left it took me almost an hour to "run the gauntlet" . It was just under 1 mile from where I parked until I passed the last row of motorcycles. Every side street was packed with bikes! Amazing event that keeps getting bigger and bigger every year.
- 2 months ago
- Views: 31
-
My Bike
- From: silverdeer0454
-
Description:
Washington State Police estimated 30,000 motorcycles and 70,000 people at this years Oyster Run in Anacortes Washington. When I left it took me almost an hour to "run the gauntlet" . It was just under 1 mile from where I parked until I passed the last row of motorcycles. Every side street was packed with bikes! Amazing event that keeps getting bigger and bigger every year.
- 2 months ago
- Views: 35
-
Oyster Run 09
- From: silverdeer0454
-
Description:
Washington State Police estimated 30,000 motorcycles and 70,000 people at this years Oyster Run in Anacortes Washington. When I left it took me almost an hour to "run the gauntlet" . It was just under 1 mile from where I parked until I passed the last row of motorcycles. Every side street was packed with bikes! Amazing event that keeps getting bigger and bigger every year.
- 2 months ago
- Views: 25
-
Oyster Run 09
- From: silverdeer0454
-
Description:
Washington State Police estimated 30,000 motorcycles and 70,000 people at this years Oyster Run in Anacortes Washington. When I left it took me almost an hour to "run the gauntlet" . It was just under 1 mile from where I parked until I passed the last row of motorcycles. Every side street was packed with bikes! Amazing event that keeps getting bigger and bigger every year.
- 2 months ago
- Views: 19
-
Safety Tips for Motorcycles
- From: twest137
-
Description:
Among all motor vehicles, motorcycles are the most vulnerable on the road. Because motorcycles do not have seat belts, you can be thrown off your seat in a crash, which can result in serious injury or even death. Imagine your chance for survival if a truck strikes you, or if you strike it. Hitting a truck is like hitting a steel wall. However, your chance for survival will be increased if you wear a helmet and follow the safety tips below when riding your motorcycle.
WATCH THE NO-ZONES
Never hang out in a truck's blind spot or "No-Zone." Trucks have large No-Zones on both sides, the front and behind the truck. Truck drivers cannot see you when you ride in these blind spots, which allows for a greater chance of a crash. The front blind spot is particularly dangerous if you need to stop quickly. Because of their lightweight and braking system, motorcycles can stop much faster than trucks. A truck may not be able to stop as quickly as you do, so you need to take special precautions to avoid crashes before they happen.
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET
Make sure to always wear a helmet. Beware of helmets that do not meet U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. Check for the DOT label inside your helmet. Helmets are the most important piece of equipment you can wear when riding your motorcycle. A helmet could be your only source of protection in a serious crash.
DRIVE TO SURVIVE
Motorcycles are the smallest vehicles on the road. Unfortunately they provide virtually no protection in a crash. Other drivers may not see you on your motorcycle, so you must be aware of everything on the road. Be extra cautious, paying attention to the signals and brake lights of other vehicles, especially trucks. However, you still need to be prepared in the event their signals or lights don't work. Ride with caution and drive defensively. Even though your motorcycle may be small, you must adhere to the laws of the road. Never ride in between lanes in traffic or share a lane with another vehicle. Don't instigate aggressive driving with other motorists; you will only increase your chance of a crash.
CHECK YOURSELF AND YOUR BIKE
Conduct a safety inspection of your motorcycle before each ride, and wear protective clothing including gloves, boots and a jacket. Proper maintenance and protective clothing will help reduce your chance of an crash or the severity of injury if you are involved in a crash, especially with a large truck or bus.
WATCH YOUR SPEED
Of all vehicles, motorcycles accelerate the fastest, while trucks and buses are the slowest. Please watch your speed around trucks, especially in bad weather or at night. Colliding with the back of a truck will end your riding days. - Blog post
- 2 months ago
- Views: 54
-
Motorcycle Checklist - Getting
- From: twest137
-
Description:
Taking a weekend to get your bike ready for the rest of the year, and by following a few simple steps after bringing your bike out of hibernation, will ensure many trouble-free miles on all those sunny days coming your way.
Battery
You should have your battery charging for at least 24 hours before trying to start your bike after a long winter's nap. Make sure all terminals and ground wires are cleaned. If the case is bulging, replace your battery.
Fluids
Check the levels of your engine oil and all other fluids including fuel and brakes. Replace or refill those that need it. If your bike didn't get an oil and filter change prior to winterizing or in the last six months, do so before starting up the bike.
Tires
Start by inflating to tire's specifications on the sidewall or in the owner's manual. Look for weather cracking and test tread depth in several places around the tire. If your tires are cracked or worn, replace before riding.
Wheels
Check wheels for rust, corrosion or hairline cracks that may have compromised the wheel's integrity. Adjust loose spokes and straighten untrue wheels if needed.
Lights
Check for any cracking or condensation in the lenses. Test your headlamp, signals and tail and brake lights to ensure they are in good working order. This also may be a good time to upgrade to brighter HID and LED lighting.
Controls
Make sure the throttle twists freely and snaps back in the off position. Check all cables and hoses for damage or cracking. Also check all metal fittings for rust or corrosion.
Brakes
Inspect your brake pads and replace them if they are worn. Check rotors for rust and debris. Also make sure all rotor bolts are tight.
Nuts & Bolts
Break out that new torque wrench that you got for Christmas and make sure all miscellaneous fasteners on the bike are tightened to the manufacturer's specifications.
Supplies
Examine your tool kit to make sure you have all the items necessary to help you in the event of a breakdown. If you do not have a good tool kit, buy one.
Legal
Review your insurance policy and vehicle registration to make sure you are up to date and fully covered. - Blog post
- 2 months ago
- Views: 64
-
Sept Rally
- From: Englissh
-
Description:
Hello from France.
This comeing week end the 19 and 20 of september there will be a rally ib the town of BLAYE ( SW of France ) it is an event that has got bigger every year and I hope to get down there to get some phots and see if I can find a new or even second hand leather jacket ( style Perfecto .
Blaye is in the Gironde, main city is Bordeaux the heart of the wine growing area as no doubt you have heard a little about Bordeaux. The other guy who rides a two wheeler with out a motor must have shown you in the states a little insight into La Belle France, after winning the Tour De France bike race ( Lance Armstrong )
Ok next week I will see about some photos of the club, and bikes.
Keep the grey coming lon and slow.
- Blog post
- 2 months ago
- Views: 60