motorcycle

I've owned a motorcycle now for 10 years.  In the last few years with the gas prices soaring I've told myself every spring that I'm going to ride to work no matter what to save money on gas.   My truck gets 13 mpg in town, my bike gets 55+ mpg.  It's a no brainer, taking the bike.  Eventually, every year I get lazy and instead of taking the time to put on rain gear or warmer clothing, I hop in the truck.  NOT THIS YEAR.  Here's my challenge:

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I was enjoying a beverage in a local bar this past weekend and noticed that the coaster my drink was sitting on was a dial-a-ride for motorcyclists.  It's funded by Minnesota Motorcyclists and has a twist to just a ride home if you're too drunk to drive, they'll also trailer your cycle!

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A motorcyclist drove into a gulley last night created by the June flood near Barker's Island.  At 8:39 pm, a witness saw the motorcyclist drive slowly through the baracades and over the edge of the road on Marina Drive

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More and more bikes are hitting the road as the spring weather continues to warm up.  That's why May Is "Motorcycle Awareness Month", and the NHTSA has provided tips for both motorists and motorcyclists to stay safe and share the road.

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Every time I get on my bike I always realize that what I am about to do can be dangerous.  So far it's worth the risk, as it is something that I enjoy very much.

I stumbled on this video today that basically gives you safety tips and tells you what not to do.  The crashes are nasty, and definitely a good motivational tool for you to do some of the following things:

1.  Wear A Helmet - If you don't, you're stupid. 

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(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

It's almost that time of year where it's time to put our motorcycles away.  A lot of people I know make this a pretty complicated thing.  Some of them spend hundreds of dollars paying people to winterize their bikes.  Let's not over complicate things, here's an easy way to winterize your bike in no time.

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Last night at the Powerhouse Bar Bike Night with B105, Whisper Performance did some pretty amazing bike stunts.

Hey, these are tough times, so even the boogeyman, long known for his work scaring little kids, has had to take a second job.

A Florida man who crashed his motorcycle and is accused of being drunk at the time told police the boogeyman was responsible for the crash.

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We all see the bumper stickers that say "Start Seeing Motorcycles," or the billboards from A.B.A.T.E. that caution motorists to share the road with motorcycles.  I've been big on motorcycle safety awareness because I have had cars pull out in front of me or merge in my lane without seeing me (or maybe not caring) many times

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It's the first year EVER, that we've been able to get out on the motorcycle on Easter!

With the warmer weather we're seeing more and more bikes on the road.  Please remember to be  watchful of them and don't follow too close

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