1125R Breakdown

Thought my ride on the 1125R this afternoon was going to be fun, not the case! Check engine and battery light came on, System Voltage Error, watched voltage drop from 12V to 10V to 8V then complete shut down! As soon as error appeared, I headed for home as fast as I could, bike died 500m from my house! Good thing it is downhill, I coasted home and into driveway! Tried boosting with power-pack, nothing! Battery is on charger, but I know the verdict!

2009's are famous for stator burning up at 8-10 thousand kilometers and I have 10K on mine. This is going to cost me as the only real fix is through Erik Buell Racing!  EBR Rotor Upgrade - $450, Crankshaft Tool - $65, Rotor Nut - $14.95, Gasket Kit - $15.95, Stator Rewind - $165 + shipping & duty, possibly voltage regulator ($150) and new battery ($125) too. Somehow, this is not sounding like the "priceless" MasterCard commercial!  I can't be too upset as I knew this would happen at some point in time!

Good thing I have the Street Glide!

Simple Message

Ride Safe and watch for cagers!

GoPro Motorsports

My friend Luc purchased a GoPro Motorsports Camera and we have been playing around with it, trying to get the best angles, least vibration, etc.  This past weekend, we decided to mount the GoPro to the crash bar on my 2013 Street Glide and here is the result!

Land Speed Record

This is why going for a "Land Speed Record" is contagious!  Check out this video summary from the world record set by Hellcat Customs at Bonneville in 2012!



Kelly Rogers aka @FieryPinkGirl will be one of the riders from Team Hellcat to attempt to set a Land Speed Record at Bonneville in 2013. Kelly is currently seeking sponsors to assist with achieving her goal of setting a World Land Speed Record.  For further information on how you can support Kelly and Team Hellcat Customs, visit "Send Fiery Pink Girl to the Salt Flats."

Weekend Ride!

The weather has been amazing which has resulted in a great start to our riding season.  I took Friday afternoon off work and went on a leisurely 250 kilometer solo ride on the Street Glide.  Just me, the open road and U2 blasting on the stereo...it was great!

Saturday, I got the Buell 1125R out of storage and ready for the road!  The morning consisted of quick wash jobs on both the 1125R and the Street Glide and then it was off for an afternoon rip on the 1125R.

'09 Buell 1125R & '13 Harley Davidson Street Glide

Earlier in the week, my friend Luc and I decided that we would head out for a long ride on Sunday!  We weren't sure if we were going to go in "Cruise" mode or "Sportbike" mode.  On Sunday morning we decided to go with the Sportbikes.  Luc and I connected early in the morning and were off, he on his CBR1000RR and I on the 1125R.  As per usual, we had no real destination in mind, we just wanted to ride.  Here is the 370 kilometer loop we ended up doing: Fredericton, Harvey Station, St. Andrews, Dipper Harbour, Saint John, Fredericton.

I will let the pictures do the rest of the talking, enjoy!

Luc hooking up the GoPro on his CBR100RR

Adjusting the GoPro

GoPro Time Lapse Shot of the 1125R

Another GoPro Shot

St. Andrews by the Sea & the Two Rockets!

Coffee Break at Honeybeans in St. Andrews (excellent coffee)

Near Dipper Harbour, NB

A fitting end to the day!

A quick stop at a local gas station and conversation with fellow bikers proved to be a fitting end to a great day of riding!  To quote my friend, Jeff S. aka @JoeRocket, "until next time, a low, slow wave."

Street Glide Videos

This past weekend my friend Luc and I got out for a ride!  Over the winter, Luc purchased a GoPro Motorsports camera and he figured it would be great to try his new camera out with a video of me riding my new Street Glide!





Looking forward to a great riding season! Keep your right hand cranked and ride safe!

Team Hellcat Version 2

Last September, I was glued to Twitter following Team Hellcat Customs and their attempt to set a new Land Speed Record at Bonneville on a turbo powered Harley Davidson Sportster with a sidecar!  I was thrilled when I heard that Jase and his team set a new world record!

 2012 Land Speed Record

Well, Team Hellcat is at again!  This year, they are heading back to Bonneville to attempt to set two additional Land Speed Records...two bikes, two riders!  Kelly Rogers aka @FieryPinkGirl will be one of the two riders from Team Hellcat to attempt to set a Land Speed Record at Bonneville. Kelly is currently seeking sponsors to assist with achieving her goal of setting a World Land Speed Record!

For further information for how you can support Kelly and Team Hellcat Customs, visit "Send Fiery Pink Girl to the Salt Flats." I know that I will be supporting!  Wishing Kel, Jase and Team Hellcat Customs all the best as they work towards achieving their Land Speed Record goals! Go team go!