http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:52:10 -0700 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:40:53 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Whats-up-Way-up-with-ape-hangers?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner   What's the low-down on ape hangers? You've wondered many times, haven't you, about those guys going down the street on motorcycles with handlebars that rise up over their heads. So have I. How can those things possibly be comfortable? How do ... motorcycle gear Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:40:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Whats-up-Way-up-with-ape-hangers?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Snow-wont-stop-this-motorcyclist?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner Dom Chang and Natasha, his 1996 Ural Sportsman sidecar rig It takes a special kind of guy to trade top-quality German engineering for the third-rate Russian version, but Domingo "Dom" Chang is just such a person. Several months ago Dom tra... motorcycle miscellaneous Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:37:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d27-Snow-wont-stop-this-motorcyclist?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Top-LoJack-stolen-motorcycle-reports-of-2009?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner Bikes on Kebler Pass It's always heart-warming to read about those scum who steal motorcycles getting caught. The LoJack tracking system is one tool that helps police apprehend the perps, and LoJack issues a release at the end of each year detailing... motorcycle theft Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:48:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Top-LoJack-stolen-motorcycle-reports-of-2009?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d22-MotoAdventureGal-update-Reaction-to-a-woman-riding-solo?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner   On the way to Hidalgo del Parral (Photo: Alisa Clickenger) Alisa Clickenger, aka MotoAdventureGal, is on her way to Tierra del Fuego, a woman riding solo to the tip of South America. Periodically she is checking in with us. "I've been pl... motorcycle touring dual-sport riding MotoAdventureGal Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:24:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d22-MotoAdventureGal-update-Reaction-to-a-woman-riding-solo?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d20-MotoAdventureGal-update-canyons-mummies-and-butterflies?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner   Ready to cross into Mexico (Photo: Alisa Clickenger) Listen to the sound of the butterfly wings. Plunge into a seemingly endless canyon. Visit a place where you only rent your grave. And learn to drive like a Mexican. Alisa Clickenger, aka Mo... motorcycle touring dual-sport riding MotoAdventureGal Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:07:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d20-MotoAdventureGal-update-canyons-mummies-and-butterflies?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d17-J2-races-Baja-The-long-way-home-an-adventure-in-itself?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner   John's souvenir of Baja With John collected it was now time to get him to a hospital. That was not such an easy thing to do. Jason concludes the story. Read yesterday's installment here. The "road" turned out to be another billy go... Baja 1000 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:40:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d17-J2-races-Baja-The-long-way-home-an-adventure-in-itself?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d16-J2-races-Baja-The-rescue?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner A buggy cruises through the cut that John missed, taking a more abrupt route down The Baja 1000 has ended prematurely for J2 Racing, and now the team needs to retrieve their fallen teammate. Jason Hill continues the story. Read yesterday's installme... Baja 1000 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:56:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d16-J2-races-Baja-The-rescue?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d15-J2-races-Baja-First-leg-of-the-race-and-a-premature-ending?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner In the hills east of Ensenada The flag drops and Jason is off! The moment of truth has come for Jason Hill and John Lowe, of J2 Racing. Read yesterday's installment here. The man with the timer and green flag gave me the 5-second countdown. I revved... Baja 1000 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:45:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d15-J2-races-Baja-First-leg-of-the-race-and-a-premature-ending?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d14-J2-races-Baja-Trouble-at-the-starting-line?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner Jason heading to the staging area on race day Race day has finally arrived. Jason Hill continues the story of his and John Lowe's fulfillment of their childhood dream to race in the Baja 1000. Read yesterday's installment here. Race day (Friday, Nov... Baja 1000 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:22:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d14-J2-races-Baja-Trouble-at-the-starting-line?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d13-J2-races-Baja-Final-prerunning-damage-and-a-fix?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner John and Rod ready for some pre-running Countdown to the race continues, as John Lowe and Jason Hill and the J2 Racing team prepare for the Baja 1000. This is their story, as told by Jason. Read yesterday's installment here. Perfect daylight, little... Baja 1000 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:44:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d13-J2-races-Baja-Final-prerunning-damage-and-a-fix?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d12-J2-races-Baja-Tech-inspection-registration-and-encountering-a-legend?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner John walking Grunt to inspection The story continues. Jason Hill and John Lowe, as J2 Racing, lived out their childhood dream of racing in the Baja 1000. This is their story, as told by Jason. Read yesterday's installment here. Day 5 (Thursday, Nove... Baja 1000 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:03:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d12-J2-races-Baja-Tech-inspection-registration-and-encountering-a-legend?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d11-J2-races-Baja-Preparation-and-prerunning?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner   Jason (right), John, and Grunt As kids riding dirt bikes together they dreamed about riding in the Baja 1000. Decades later, separated and then reunited, Jason Hill and John Lowe set out to live their dream. Jason provides the narrative. For ... Baja 1000 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:55:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d11-J2-races-Baja-Preparation-and-prerunning?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d10-J2-races-Baja-Getting-to-Ensenada-and-settling-in?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner The J2 Racing logo As kids riding dirt bikes together they dreamed about riding in the Baja 1000. Decades later, separated and then reunited, they set out to live their dream. This is the story of Jason Hill and John Lowe, J2 Racing, and the others ... Baja 1000 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:22:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d10-J2-races-Baja-Getting-to-Ensenada-and-settling-in?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Teaser-for-upcoming-J2-Racing-Baja-1000-story?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner J2 Racing bike 299x on the starting line Jason Hill is in line for the start of the Baja 1000 when he notices fluid dripping from the race bike. Pulling out of line, he gets off and looks to find out what is happening. Soon, clouds of steam engulf t... motorcycle racing Baja 1000 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:39:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Teaser-for-upcoming-J2-Racing-Baja-1000-story?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Seasonal-giving-displays-the-best-in-bikers?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner Unloading and reloading boxes for food for needy families That my local ABATE chapter is not unique is exactly the point. On Friday a truck pulled up loaded with enough food to feed 400 families for a week and it was paid for by money raised by the ... other motorcycle events ABATE of Colorado Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:37:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Seasonal-giving-displays-the-best-in-bikers?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d3-Motorcycle-crash-expert-Harry-Hurt-dies?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner   Harry Hurt   (Photo: AMA) He rode motorcycles all his life, and never crashed, but Harry Hurt's name will forever be associated with motorcycle crashes. Hurt died Nov. 29, it was reported yesterday, from a heart attack that was deemed a ... motorcycle miscellaneous motorcycle safety Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:08:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d3-Motorcycle-crash-expert-Harry-Hurt-dies?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Only-a-biker-knows----Motorcycle-wit-and-wisdom-10?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner   Two-wheeling the red rock country Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out the window. Yes, that's right, it's time for more biker wit and wisdom. Let's get started. Speed overcomes clearance--always!! If the bike ain't braki... biker quotes Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:55:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Only-a-biker-knows----Motorcycle-wit-and-wisdom-10?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m11d29-Basketcase-motorcycle-restoration-Hard-work-and-then-satisfaction?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner Todd Wallis shows off his restored Sabre Todd Wallis won a basket-case 1966 Sears Sabre, made by Puch, with a $1 ticket in a raffle. Two months later he took his restored baby back to the club to show it off. Here is Part 1 of this article. Body wor... specific motorcycles vintage motorcycles Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:02:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m11d29-Basketcase-motorcycle-restoration-Hard-work-and-then-satisfaction?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Basketcase-motorcycle-restoration-Teardown-and-parts-replacement?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner The Sabre before restoration (Photo: Todd Wallis) What do you do when you've just won a pile of junk that used to be a motorcycle? Maybe, like the owner of the first ticket drawn, you say you don't want it, draw another ticket. Or maybe, like the ow... specific motorcycles vintage motorcycles Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:51:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Basketcase-motorcycle-restoration-Teardown-and-parts-replacement?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Deaf-motorcyclists-respond-Yes-and?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner Luci Gale (left) and Swanhilda Lily are deaf motorcyclists. Can you tell? How different it must be, to ride a motorcycle and be deaf. What an interesting story that could make, to talk with some deaf riders and write about their special needs and wa... motorcycle miscellaneous Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:07:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-378-Motorcycle-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Deaf-motorcyclists-respond-Yes-and?cid=exrss-Motorcycle-Examiner