This dreaded virus has impacted every area of life. The workplace, schools, shopping, public parks, gym, movies, and the list goes on. Even places of worship have had to shut down for many months to limit the public spread of COVID-19. As this phase of the pandemic seems to be easing up, many motorcyclists are thinking again about riding. Is it possible to ride solo? Are there precautions that should be taken when riding in…
Hey riders! The brand-new BMW R18 cruiser is an absolutely gorgeous piece of engineering marvel. But, what would you expect from BMW Motorrad. In fact, it so stunning and appealing to the eyes that one would expect a clandestine Italian designer had deflected from perhaps Moto-Guzzi or Ducati to work with the German designers. The R18 is rolling art on two wheels. It is so drop dead dazzling that is would make sense to display it an arts…
Every motorcycle needs to be serviced in order to continue providing its owner the pleasures of riding. Of course, newer bikes enjoy the benefits of warranties to take care of some repairs. As motorcycles get older, then the owner has to rely on reputable service shops to handle maintenance, inspections and repairs when things malfunction. For out of warranty motorcycle service, I go to Speed Motorcycles in the Bronx. Finding a Good Motorcycle Mechanic I first visited Manny…
We completed the first group ride this past Saturday, April 6, 2019 with five riders, beautiful weather, and wonderful roads. But the true highlight was that Rick Del Rio (second from the right) joined us. This was his first ride after battling stage-4 cancer, removal of the malignancy in his lung, removal of three ribs, followed by intense rounds of meds. Rick was the first clergy person responder to the 9/11 attack. About a year…
Just because it’s winter, does not mean that you are not thinking of motorcycles. Many of you have stored your motorcycle and are now patiently waiting for the New Year and for the start of the new riding season. So, while we wait, please think of the two “Acclimation Rides” planned for Monday, March 25, 2019, and Saturday, April 20, 2019. We can all agree that it’s a good idea to ease into the new motorcycle riding…
As the riding season comes to a close, many riders put away their motorcycles for the cold wintry months. However, there are those riders (like myself) who brave the colder temperatures and ride year-round. Yet in order to make those rides enjoyable, we opt for heated gear: gloves, jackets, pants, vests, etc. So, let me share my experience with winter riding. First, its importance not to minimize the latest development in insulated gear. Insulated gloves,…
There are few motorized experiences that compare to riding a motorcycle through the winding roads of the countryside. The roar of the engine and the mountain breezes swirling around as you meander through the swerving trails is just so invigorating. The feeling of freedom from being so closely exposed to the beautiful natural surroundings has to be experienced in order to be appreciated. But the true challenge to such enjoyment is getting to those roads from…
