As many of you know Cyndy and I have three pugs, and we are crazy about dogs. I see so many pictures of riders that bring their furry children on rides with them. We have taken Taz, our oldest, on a bike. Cyndy put him in a steel dog carrier on the back of her Ducati Multistrada, and boy did Tazzi bounce around! I’ve seen dogs in sidecars and backpacks. My bro Tom used to take Tovan on his Goldwing, and he rode on the tank.
In all seriousness we need to make sure they are safe no matter how much we want them to go with us. Make sure they are attached to something and they can’t fall or jump off. I know I really don’t need to tell you this because they really are family and you will always protect them! Dogs are so adorable on the bikes and tons of pictures are always taken of them. Some owners dress them in helmets, goggles and jackets and oh my god how cute is that! In this time of pandemic, fires, earthquakes and mass negativity, Dogs are truly our best friends and will always give us all of their love and commitment. I heard a saying many years ago and I cannot agree more….Dogs are the purest example of unconditional love on this planet!!!!!
Go give your furry children a hug and all of your love!
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Piping Up: Nuclear Subs Gave Us Titanium Exhausts |
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As bikes get heavier manufacturers search for ways of making them lighter. Just look at the latest superbikes, such as the Ducati Superleggera or Honda Fireblade, with their titanium pipes.
But what is it that makes titanium so good? Ian Moody, a metallurgist at NeoNickel in Blackburn, gives us the answers.
"Titanium was first discovered in 1791 but it took almost 200 years for it to find common usage. In fact, it wasn’t until 1969, when the Soviet Union built a nuclear sub with a titanium hull that a flurry of research began, which led to the growth of the titanium industry as we know it today.
"Given the issues that titanium brings – relatively high cost, weldability problems and difficult machinability – the question has to be asked 'why do we bother'? The simple answer is titanium parts are light.
"Pure titanium has a yield strength approximately equal to structural steel but with half the density. Alloyed titanium grades achieve even higher strengths, which means that structural parts made of titanium can be made thinner and lighter than their equivalents in steel and this weight saving means improvements in performance.
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#Ride5000miles Members Pick Up New Skills |
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Covid-19 has forced many riders to think about everything differently and it’s seen #ride5000miles members pushing beyond their usual riding regimes.
From track days, to off-road experiences and everything in between, the 12,700-member Facebook group is filled with tales of bikers pushing themselves to learn different motorcycling disciplines while still racking up the miles.
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MOTORCYCLE / E-BICYCLE OF THE WEEK |
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SALE PRICE IS BEFORE TAX, TITLE, REGISTRATION AND ANY APPLICABLE DEALER FEES
(PAYMENTS ARE CALCULATED BASED UPON BREA, OC SALES TAX, LICENSE & REGISTRATION WITH 15% DOWN FOR 60 MONTHS O.A.C.)
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The Monster 1200 has always been a symbol in the world of sporty naked bikes thanks to the details that make it unmistakable.
The engine powerful and full-bodied at every speed, the compact dimensions, the agile chassis and the world-class electronic equipment including Riding Modes, DTC, DWC, Cornering ABS and Ducati Quick Shift up/down, as standard on the S version, guarantee maximum riding enjoyment and, at the same time, maximum security.
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Every trail, every steep climb, every thrilling downhill. This full-suspension, fully capable E-bike gives you the power to enjoy the best parts of the ride again and again.
The premium full-suspension enduro bike with Hybrid Cycling Technology delivers true all-mountain action that never has to end. Engineered with 160mm of Maestro suspension and high-performance SyncDrive Pro motor technology, it gives you 360 degree tunable pedal assistance so you can conquer steep climbs and enjoy rowdy descents with confidence. The lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame is integrated with the EnergyPak battery for long-distance trail riding adventures.
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