It’s a Spring Thing
I think it’s safe to say that winter has officially thrown in the towel here in central North Carolina. The trees are green, flowers are blooming, and last year’s shredded Dunlops have officially been...
View ArticleTouring Tip: Spring Training for Riders
Spring has arrived and the “Regular Season” for touring motorcyclists is just around the corner. Similar to spring training for professional baseball players, riders need to make sure we and our mounts...
View ArticleSpring Fever
Yep, I got it—back in February! It’s partly my fault for going to Hawaii and seeing all that green, which has made me discontent with just our boring gray and white, and there’s way too much “white.”...
View ArticleOpening Day: Play Ball! Nope . . . Let’s Ride!
Baseball Season is upon us and that can only mean one thing—less people on the roads when I am out riding. Don’t get me wrong, I like baseball, but what I really like is that Coors Field can remove...
View ArticleFirst Rain
I wait for the first rain of spring, or at least what passes for spring around here. It’s not because it brings May flowers, which are nice, or that it raises our lake levels and waters our crops—also...
View ArticleTime to Ride: How Long is Long Enough?
Here in North Carolina we seem to be straddling the front lines in the war between oncoming spring and a winter desperately trying to hold on. Our weather has been alternating between warm and sunny...
View ArticleMotoMojo – Shock & Fork Springs
During my trip from LA to Panama (see Moto Mundo Maya in the Apr ’10 issue of RoadRUNNER), one of the few shortcomings I noticed on the Kawasaki KLR650 was weak stock springs. Although the bike is a...
View ArticleGet Your Bike Ready For Summer
After sitting for months motorcycles need attention before returning to service, which can also help avoid breakdowns and ensure safety. Refer to the owner’s and service manuals for inspection lists...
View ArticleMotorcycle Safety Checklist for Spring Riders
The Pre-Ride Check - Spring is officially here—time to kick off the riding season. But before you hop on your bike and put on your helmet, take a few minutes to review our safety checklist. By taking...
View ArticleCortech Spring 2018 Pre-Race Season Sale
Cortech Performance Apparel & Gear has a bad case of Racing Fever and has announced its “Suit Up For Spring” racing gear sale on select Cortech one-piece race suits, race boots, and gloves. With...
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