21
Aug/2008

by xyzauto

Patriot Act My first Patriot Guard Mission a year or two ago March : Working at a retail Auto operation I don’t get much time off these days, so when my buddy suggested that we take that Friday and travel to Westminster Maryland, and it was going to be over 70 degrees – I was in! Tony a former Marine, and myself are avid motorcyclists, and we both own V Star motorcycles. When I asked why Maryland? – Tony went on to explain that we would join up with the Patriot Guard Riders Motorcycle Organiza... Read More

20
Aug/2008

by xyzauto

Stealth Rider, I don't remember exactly when it was I decided to slip my factory pipes back onto my V Star 1100. My friends on their Harleys didn't like the quiet sound of my bike. It offended their macho sensibilities, which equate loud noise with masculinity. Next to theirs, it barely whispered. So I gave in to the macho vroom-vroom for a couple of years slapping on a set of loud pipes until I noticed my hearing wasn't so good on the cell phone anymore. Then one day out of the blue I switched... Read More

28
Apr/2008

by Marks_jess

on a ride this season?? 

 As the riding season is now on us and we are thinking of every reason under the sun to jump on the bike (like i just did to get the hubby stuff to make sundays.)  makes me wonder.....  

Where would you want to go for a ride this season?  Do you want to head to the Grand Canyon? Or the four corners?  Maybe the Mt Evans on the worlds highest pave road? Or are you looking at longer ride like to South Dakota and rid... Read More

21
Apr/2008

by Marks_jess

As I am getting my supplies for the warmer riding weather, it got me thinking about what others carry with. Is there items that you carry with you at all times verses items that you carry for short/group rides (i.e. poker runs) verses long distance rides?  And why do you carry those items for those particular times?

 As for me, I carry in my tank bag aspirin,gloves (non latex for allergies purposes), CPR cover, Band-Aids, And Hard Candies (for diabetics), 3 bandannas, 2 pair... Read More