It’s been a while since we last heard from Bike-urious reader David Sumner, but he’s just completed a 3+ week trip across the USA. One of his stops was a visit to Colorado Norton Works, or as David calls it: Commando Valhalla. Let’s see what he has to say!
Guest Ride Report – “The Best Way to Ride to Quail”
One of my favorite parts about the Quail Motorcycle Gathering is that it provides a wonderful excuse for Southern Californians to hop on their bikes and ride. This year I rode up to the show with Julia LaPalme and a few friends, and she was kind enough to share how the trip went! Among many other things, Julia is the …
Reader Ride – Baker Formula One Sidecar
5-30-2018 Update: Two years later, this interesting sidecar is now actually up for sale! “The electric motor has since been removed and a race-prepared Suzuki GSXR 1000 engine and 6-speed transmission will be included along with a bodywork mold, extra wheels, and a North Carolina bill of sale.” Find it with bidding up to $2,750 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina …
First Ride – Michelin Road 5 Tires
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View PostFirst Ride – 2018 BMW G310GS
View PostAuction Recap – J. Wood & Company – Earl’s Cycle Center
Reader David N went out to Ocala, Florida to check out the J. Wood & Co auction of Earl’s Cycle Center inventory (I previewed it here) and took the time to share his experience with all of you:
Bought on Bike-urious – 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx – Part 2
From LA to Vegas and back, or how I bought my first motorcycle – Part 2 by Kyle Hyatt
The Antithesis of Practical – The Story of a Norton Love Affair
View PostBought on Bike-urious – 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx – Part 1
Since we last checked in with Kyle Hyatt, he’s had a few major changes in life. Most people would consider the big one to be a new job as the News and Features Editor at Roadshow by CNET. I, on the other hand, think he’s got a much more important update – he just bought a new bike! Let’s find …
Video Intermission – MotoTrek: Quality YouTube for ADV Nerds
MotoTrek: Quality YouTube for ADV nerds Because you can and should ride to more places than your local coffee shop. By Kyle Hyatt So, as some of you might know, I bought a big-ass (mid-sized) adventure bike and now I’m riding it daily in Los Angeles [Editor’s Note: More on this later!]. It’s my first bike and by far its …
Bike Review – 2018 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900
View PostOn Finding and Buying Motorcycle Gear When You’re a Fashion-Conscious Cryptid
Editor’s Note: Kyle Hyatt continues his journey as a fledgling motorcyclist with a look at what he’s been wearing over his first few months. Did he choose well?
Vasquez Rocks with a Kawasaki Vulcan S
View PostBike Review – 2017 Honda CB500F
Editor’s Note: Kyle Hyatt is new to the world of motorcycling and I’ve been enjoying his perspective as a newbie. You may remember that he is a co-host for the Petersen’s podcast, called Car Stories. At one point I was on an episode, and part of my discussion with Kyle was about his pursuit of his first motorcycle. Honda recently …