http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:00:17 -0700 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:19:49 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d30-Monster-Diesel-commissions-OCC-Chopper-Baltimore-unveiling-scheduled?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner Artist Rendition of the "Monster Chopper" (Photo: Monster Diesel)Lutherville based Monster Diesel has teamed with Orange County Choppers to build a "Monster Chopper." Orange County Choppers, or OCC as it is commonly known, is famo... News Exclusives Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:19:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d30-Monster-Diesel-commissions-OCC-Chopper-Baltimore-unveiling-scheduled?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d24-A-Christmas-gift-for-my-readers?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner  A Present to My Readers! (AP Photo/Scholastic Inc.)On May 12, 2009, I published my first article as your Baltimore Motorcycle Travel Examiner: “Hey Baltimore, Welcome to the Ride!"  Since then, I’ve publishe... Good Words Riding Gear Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:01:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d24-A-Christmas-gift-for-my-readers?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Yamaha-Virago-barnfind-Part-III--a-completed-restoration?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner A polished wheel and new tire...  (Photo: Tom Bachur)In Part I of this series I detailed the purchase of a 1983 Yamaha Virago that had been stored in a barn for 14 years, and my decision to bring it back to life.  In Part II, I detaile... Motorcycle Projects Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:41:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Yamaha-Virago-barnfind-Part-III--a-completed-restoration?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d19-Motorcycle-101-5hour-ENERGY-drinks-do-they-work?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner Do these drinks work as claimed?          (Photo: Tom Bachur)In August of 2008, I planned a long bike trip from Bel Air, Maryland to Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  The trip would cover almost 1,200 m... Motorcycle 101 Product Tests Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:59:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d19-Motorcycle-101-5hour-ENERGY-drinks-do-they-work?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Comparing-three-aluminum-polishing-products-Part-II?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner         These three Aluminum polishing products were tested(Photo: Tom Bachur)In Part I of this series, Product test: Comparing three aluminum polishing products, I introduced three products that I planned to t... Product Tests Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:32:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Comparing-three-aluminum-polishing-products-Part-II?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Yamaha-Virago-barnfind-Part-II-Restoration-begins?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner The Virago's newly polished engine cover provides a sneak preview of good things to come!  (Photo: Tom Bachur)The first article in this series: Yamaha Virago barn-find: restoration project or hunk of junk?  detailed my $127.50 eBa... Motorcycle Projects Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:39:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Yamaha-Virago-barnfind-Part-II-Restoration-begins?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Motorcycle-Lessons-Learned--excerpts-from-American-Motorcyclist-Magazine?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner     Learning from others can help us all ride safer.       (AP Photo/PA, John Stillwell)The following is a compilation of “Lessons Learned” as submitted to “American Motorcyclist” m... Crash Case Studies Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:39:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Motorcycle-Lessons-Learned--excerpts-from-American-Motorcyclist-Magazine?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d7-Product-test-Comparison-of-three-aluminum-polishing-products?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner               Three Aluminum Polishes Compared for this Article                      ... Product Tests Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:21:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d7-Product-test-Comparison-of-three-aluminum-polishing-products?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Yamaha-Virago-barnfind-restoration-project-or-hunk-of-junk?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner      Could this 26 year old barn find be brought back to life after sitting for 14 years?          (Photo: Lauren Bachur)  - Click Here To View A slideshow of Other PhotosThe Story... Motorcycle Projects Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:23:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Yamaha-Virago-barnfind-restoration-project-or-hunk-of-junk?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Motorcycles-and-red-light-sensors-investigation-is-ongoing?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner A typical Inductive Loop Sensor (Photo: YouTube Video "Trigger Green Traffic Lights")In "Motorcycles and Red Light Sensors, What To Do?" I indicated that I would test a magnetic "Red Light Changer"&nb... Investigative Reports Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:27:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Motorcycles-and-red-light-sensors-investigation-is-ongoing?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Display-your-motorcycle-in-the-International-Motorcycle-Show-History-of-Motorcycles-exhibit?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner Cycle World International Motorcycle ShowThe "29th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show" will be back at the Washington DC Convention Center from January 15 - 17, 2010.According to Kurt Whittington, organizer of the shows &... Rides Rallies & Meets News Exclusives Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:44:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Display-your-motorcycle-in-the-International-Motorcycle-Show-History-of-Motorcycles-exhibit?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Motorcycles-and-red-light-sensors-which-ones-dont-work?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner A Typical Inductive Loop SensorIn my article "Motorcycles and red light sensors, what to do?" I indicated that I would be performing testing on a commercially available magnetic "red light changer" to see if this product... Investigative Reports Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:02:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Motorcycles-and-red-light-sensors-which-ones-dont-work?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Limited-time-50-off-offer-on-Ducati-and-Valentino-Rossi-gear?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner (Photo: CompetitionAccessories)For a limited time, CompetitionAccessories is offering 50% off on select Ducati and Valentino Rossi gear.  They are also offering free shipping on most orders over $100.Click here for details!Enjoy reading Tom... Riding Gear Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Limited-time-50-off-offer-on-Ducati-and-Valentino-Rossi-gear?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Motorcycles-and-red-light-sensors-what-to-do?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner                                  A typical Inductive Loop Sensor     &... Investigative Reports Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:56:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Motorcycles-and-red-light-sensors-what-to-do?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Motorcycle-101-Winter-riding?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner Winter riding presents unique challenges.  (Photo: alivetoride.com)In “Motorcycle 101: Preparing your motorcycle for winter lay-up” I mentioned how winter “divides” riders into two basic categories: those who ride, and th... Riding Tips Motorcycle 101 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:43:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Motorcycle-101-Winter-riding?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Guest-Columnist-of-the-National-Motorcycle-Examiner-Two-wheels-that-changed-my-life?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner Baltimore Motorcycle Travel Examiner, Tom Bachur Photo: CJ Pusateri To read my latest article, you'll have to visit the National Motorcycle Examiner's column. Ken Bingenheimer is the National Motorcycle Examiner.  Recently, Ken&nb... Guest Columnist Articles Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:05:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Guest-Columnist-of-the-National-Motorcycle-Examiner-Two-wheels-that-changed-my-life?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Guest-Columnist-National-Motorcycle-Examiner--Why-I-ride?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner National Motorcycle Examiner Ken Bingenheimer with members of OFMC.  (Photo: Ken Bingenheimer)Ken Bingenheimer is the National Motorcycle Examiner.  Ken and I recently "swapped" articles, writing as "Guest... Guest Columnist Articles Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:02:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Guest-Columnist-National-Motorcycle-Examiner--Why-I-ride?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d15-HarleyDavidson-discontinues-Buell-motorcycles?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner A Wikipedia photograph of a Buell Dealership.  (Photo: Feenchwv)Harley-Davidson USA today announced that they are discontinuing the Buell line of motorcycles.  This news comes as Harley-Davidson reported a third qua... News Exclusives Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:54:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d15-HarleyDavidson-discontinues-Buell-motorcycles?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Motorcycle-101-Preparing-your-motorcycle-for-winter-layup?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner  This YouTube video does a pretty good job of going through a basic winterization.  I've never heard of using "Duck Oil" to protect the engine and electrical parts. If you have, write a comment and tell all of us your... Motorcycle 101 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:34:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Motorcycle-101-Preparing-your-motorcycle-for-winter-layup?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Guest-Columnist-article-published-in-November-issue-of-American-Motorcyclist-magazine?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner On August 8, 2009, I published "Guest Columnist: Freedom, You're the Passenger," written by my daughter Lauren. Shortly after it was published, I was contacted by the America Motorcycle Association.  They were inte... News Exclusives Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:35:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10846-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Guest-Columnist-article-published-in-November-issue-of-American-Motorcyclist-magazine?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner