Are bikers a dying breed?
Posted by Ben Baker on Jul 24th 2017
According to some of the major financial experts, the motorcycle industry is in trouble. Yawn. Been there, done that, came back from the brink and got in the saddle again. The latest salvo of the death of the biker industry tries to track sales. Bloomberg's graphic shows bike sales were cut by nearly 1/3 between 2008-09. To refresh your memory, that's when the Great Recession body slammed the Unit
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A Mysterious, Biker-less, Harley-Davidson Spotted
Posted by Mike Werner on Jun 16th 2017
Stranger things have happened, but this one beats them all. You would almost want to think that with Harley-Davidson trying new things (like the electric bike they announced recently), the following is Harley’s attempt to manufacture self-riding motorcycles.
If you are confused, stay with me….
Several cars and even motorcycles spotted this Harley riding on a busy
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Bikers get law changed
Posted by Ben Baker on Jun 9th 2017
After some bikers in Louisiana got arrested last fall for wearing bandanas, the Creole State legislature took a look at the law and exempted bikers from the law that bans full face coverings.
WHAT HAPPENED
It was not a mass arrest, but a series of stops that led to more than a dozen bikers charged with an offense under Louisiana's anti-mask law.
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A few thoughts on electric motorcycles
Posted by Ben Baker on May 25th 2017
Judging from some news reports, the electric motorcycle is about to take over the world. No doubt, the e-rides are getting a boost from the hybrid and electric car publicity.
Ebikes are also proving worthy in races.
However, they may not be everything that is promised.
NOT SO GREEN
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