This is not my usual recap – that will have to wait until I get back home and have time to go through all of Nathan’s photos – but for now I just wanted to share the winning bikes from the 10th Annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering. As always, the show was wonderful and I hope those of you that were …
Who’s going to the 2018 Quail Motorcycle Gathering?
5-4-2018 Update: Just a reminder that the Quail is tomorrow. I’m in town (Monterey) with Nathan and we’re shooting some photos/videos for our MT-07/Ninja 1000 stories on/around PCH today. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow! I’m back from Austin and the I’m not ready to hit the road again, but the 10th Anniversary Quail Motorcycle Gathering is next weekend and …
Moto Industry Internship – Harley-Davidson #FINDYOURFREEDOM
I try to pass along interesting motorcycle industry jobs when I hear about them, and this internship definitely qualifies for those of you that are in your junior or senior years of college (or recent graduates) who are looking to “work in social media” (now that’s a combination of words I never thought would exist when I was in undergrad). …
Recall Intermission – Indian’s 2018 Lineup
I know I normally don’t cover recalls, but this one made me laugh. Indian just announced that they need to bring back 3,341 bikes built between Oct. 25, 2016 to Nov. 17, 2017 (but sold as 2018 models) because they’ll turn themselves on. Sexy.
Suggestions for Spain/Portugal?
As you’ve seen in the past, Vy and I try to take a multi-week motorcycle trip each summer – previous examples include the UK, Alaska, the Western US, and Costa Rica. This time around, we’re going to the Iberian Peninsula! Got any suggestions for us?
Contest Intermission – The Wrench – Scout Bobber Build Off Voting
Last month I let you know that Indian was hosting a contest for Scout Bobber builds, though there is a twist – they’re specifically looking for non-professional builders. In their words, they want “wrenchers who do it for the passion, not the pay.” The submission period has ended and 12 finalists have been selected. Your vote will help determine the …
Check Out RawHyde Adventure Days!
Last year, I got my first experience with RawHyde, and it was an absolute eye-opener. Nathan and I actually started calling it a cult because everyone that goes seems to fall in love, and a staggering percentage of their employees are former students that wanted to get involved. It’s short notice, but this weekend RawHyde is hosting their biggest event …
March 2018 Result Highlights
View PostBikers Helping Bikers – Get Nate Kern to BMW BoxerCup 2.0
As you may have heard, BMW is bringing back the BoxerCup, a spec race with moderately-modified boxer motors. The original championship utilized the R1100S, and this time around BMW has gone with the RnineT Racer. To compete, you have to be older than 18, have at least a national B license, and buy a BoxerCup RnineT Racer (up to 30 …
Who’s Going to MotoGP 2018?
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View PostYou Tell Me – Do You Like The New Cycle World?
In the words of Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoyer, Cycle World has just received a “full rebuild”. Like its sister publication, Motorcyclist, the once monthly magazine has cut back on the number of issues a year but upped the production quality in the process. Motorcyclist went to 6 issues a year but CW is going one step further and becoming a quarterly …
Join Me – “Custom Revolution” Exhibit Opening at the Petersen
As I alluded to in yesterday’s post about the motorcycles of the Petersen, the museum is about to reveal a new collection guest curated by Paul d’Orleans entitled “Custom Revolution”. The opening reception is Friday, April 13th. I’ll be in attendance, and I hope to see you there!
The Petersen Museum is Back!
View PostMoto Industry Job – Demo Program Manager at Alta Motors
Alta Motors is one of the most exciting manufacturers in motorcycle production right now – especially with a recent investment from Harley-Davidson. Looks like they’re using some of their new money to bring on new staff. Are you going to answer the call?