Want a bigger, lighter, cheaper...
Want a bigger, lighter, cheaper bike that's blown (up)? We got an email from Skywind, who says they will get you one of these for under $2000. In the news: cellphone silliness, thieves target bike events, watching women ride, new Saxons, your future Chinese motorcycles, and how favorite motorcycle destinationsand the people who ride to themare changing.
Take a Lock: Motorcycle Events Draw Thieves
If you're a motorcycle thief, where better to go shopping that a big bike event? Rallygoers in New Orleans had that lesson driven home. If you are going to the International Motorcycle Shows, bring an extra lock or three.
KATC TV, LA
If You Are Going Out Drinking, Better Give Your Riding Buddy Plenty of Room
Drinking and riding is always a bad idea, but it probably seems worse when you run over and kill your riding companion.
KSAT TV, TX
How to Use a Cellphone while Riding
And tell what you think about it.
Japan Today
Corbin Three-Wheeler Concepts Find New Life as Harley-Powered Merlins
A company in Washington state has licensed rights to designs used by Corbin in its three-wheelers. It plans to power them with Harley engines and expects to sell them like hotcakes.
Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA
Biker Destination Grows Up
In the 1960s, it was a party town for gangs, but now this Lake Erie resort attracts a different kind of motorcyclist.
Staten Island Advance, NY
China: Future World Motorcycle Power or Just Rip-Offs?
Most of the motorcycles built in China are copies or licensed versions of brands from other countries. Some expect that to change, as stated in this press release.
Newswise
Some Upcoming Events
Nov. 14, Love Ride 21, Glendale, CA
Nov. 19-21: International Motorcycle Show, Dallas
Nov. 20: Desert Moon Run, Mesa, AZ
Nov. 20-21: Resurrection of the Bikes, Portland, OR
Nov. 28: Asgard Charity Toy Run, Biloxi, MS
Dec. 3-5: International Motorcycle Show, Long Beach, CA
Dec. 5: Toy Run to Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
Dec. 5: Toys in Sun Run, Pompano Beach, FL
Dec. 5: For the Kids Toy Run, Denison, TX
Dec. 10-12: International Motorcycle Show, Seattle, WA