Our riding season is just about done, maybe one more ride before I put the bikes away for the winter!
Monday, October 10, 2011
My Rocket!
Here are a few pics that I took this morning of my 2009 Buell 1125R. One word describes this bike, "fun"! I purchased the bike new and have put 6000km on it over the past two summers. I actually ride the Buell more than my 2002 Yamaha VStar 1100 Classic...must be the fun factor!
Our riding season is just about done, maybe one more ride before I put the bikes away for the winter!
Our riding season is just about done, maybe one more ride before I put the bikes away for the winter!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Time to Rant!
It's time for a rant and a well deserved one! I am a mild mannered person and usually don't get upset by too much, but lately I have been really bothered by distracted drivers in cars and trucks who have been using cell phones/handheld devices while driving.
This past summer, our government made it illegal to talk on cell phones or text while driving (hands free cellular is permitted). Even with the introduction of this legislation and a minimum fine of $172.50, I still notice many cagers continue to use their cell phones while driving.
Yesterday, I went for a short ride on my Buell 1125R and there where two incidents that occurred that could have resulted in being involved in an accident. First, I was riding on a street that is two lanes and converges into one lane. I was riding the speed limit and about 50m from where the two lane ends and turns into one lane, a lady drives by me and then cuts right into my lane. She cut so aggressively that I had to hit the brakes hard to avoid a collision. Somehow, I noticed she was holding her handheld device in her right hand and not paying any attention to what was happening around her...what an idiot!
The second incident occurred a short time later when a lady lunged out of a driveway onto the street while talking on her cell phone. Her car took about half of the lane and I had to swerve to avoid yet another potential collision! If I had been in my truck, there would have surely been an accident as she had taken half of my lane and there was traffic in the oncoming lane! What are people thinking!
I fail to understand why it is so difficult for people to abide by this new legislation! What phone call or text message is so important that a driver wants to risk their life and more importantly risk my life because they want to talk on their phone or send/receive text messages while driving? I just don't get it, it's just stupid and totally avoidable!
Rather than be polite about it, to you cagers who continue to use your handheld devices while driving, "SMARTEN UP"! You have no right to put my life at risk!
Rant finished...to my fellow bikers, ride safe and watch out for idiots who use handheld devices while driving their cars!
This past summer, our government made it illegal to talk on cell phones or text while driving (hands free cellular is permitted). Even with the introduction of this legislation and a minimum fine of $172.50, I still notice many cagers continue to use their cell phones while driving.
Yesterday, I went for a short ride on my Buell 1125R and there where two incidents that occurred that could have resulted in being involved in an accident. First, I was riding on a street that is two lanes and converges into one lane. I was riding the speed limit and about 50m from where the two lane ends and turns into one lane, a lady drives by me and then cuts right into my lane. She cut so aggressively that I had to hit the brakes hard to avoid a collision. Somehow, I noticed she was holding her handheld device in her right hand and not paying any attention to what was happening around her...what an idiot!
The second incident occurred a short time later when a lady lunged out of a driveway onto the street while talking on her cell phone. Her car took about half of the lane and I had to swerve to avoid yet another potential collision! If I had been in my truck, there would have surely been an accident as she had taken half of my lane and there was traffic in the oncoming lane! What are people thinking!
I fail to understand why it is so difficult for people to abide by this new legislation! What phone call or text message is so important that a driver wants to risk their life and more importantly risk my life because they want to talk on their phone or send/receive text messages while driving? I just don't get it, it's just stupid and totally avoidable!
Rather than be polite about it, to you cagers who continue to use your handheld devices while driving, "SMARTEN UP"! You have no right to put my life at risk!
Rant finished...to my fellow bikers, ride safe and watch out for idiots who use handheld devices while driving their cars!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Mosport - CSBK
Check out this great video for Canadian Superbike Series - "Mosport High Octane Video"! Gotta love racing!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Ducati 1199 Panigale
Last year is was the Ducati Diavel Carbon that got us excited! Now for the latest from the renowned Italian motorcycle manufacturer...the new Ducati 1199 Panigale! The Ducati 1199 Panigale will be revealed at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan 10-13 November and I am looking forward to the full report on Ducati's newest superbike. Here's the teaser from Ducati...
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Hellcat Customs
Two people I really enjoy following on Twitter are Kel AKA @FieryPinkGirl and her partner Jase AKA @hellcatcustoms. Although we have never met in person, you can tell by their tweets that they are genuine and that they are good people. Jase builds custom motorcycles, Hellcat Customs in Arizona and has shared his motorcycle expertise with me on several occasions. In the past, I have asked him technical questions about my Buell 1125R and he is always eager to respond. Today Kel posted a link to a YouTube video that shows a custom prototype bike that Hellcat Customs built for Motorcycle Travel America, a custom trike with front end tilt steering. It is so cool that I just have to embed it in my blog! Enjoy!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
EBR Nation Parts 3 & 4
From Erik Buell Racing...American made sport bike, the 1190RS! Go EBR...need I say more, enjoy!
Part 3 - "Made in America"
Part 4 - "We Are Here"
Part 3 - "Made in America"
Part 4 - "We Are Here"
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