tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:34:36 +0000helmetsrolling thundervictoryVMCsouthAmerican Motorcycle Assoc.product reviewbookseventVRApricesamerican victory rallyridessafetybike weeksport bikesmotorcyclesvirginiariding schoolsAMAharley-davidsonarizonatouringriding healthvalue guidevideobenefit ridescaliforniarestaurantsMotorcycle rides and tours in the U.S. with tips on motorcycle products, reference sources, useful web sites for planning and motorcycle rides with complete directions and maps. For the old biker and new.http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)Blogger23125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.giftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-8695005693151547741Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:19:00 +00002011-01-09T14:19:38.992-05:00motorcyclesvalue guidepricesThinking about upgrading to a new motorcycle in 2011?  Have a bike to sell first?  To help with your shopping, here's the latest motorcycle value guide from Motorcycle Consumer News.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/UDf7tN18JsM/used-motorcycle-value-guide-autumn-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/UDf7tN18JsM" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2011/01/used-motorcycle-value-guide-autumn-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-3527505203253511232Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:12:00 +00002008-09-28T12:12:32.515-04:001. Find your way to CR455 N2. Head toward Minneola3. Cross CR561 and stay on 455 to Howey-in-the-Hills4. Rt turn onto SR195. At intersection w/CR48W go straight.6. Bakery on the leftBrats are today's special. Curry Brat too much for me!Linda SchaibleSent from my iPhonehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/GBvqtd7OxJI/ride-to-yalaha-bakery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/GBvqtd7OxJI" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/09/ride-to-yalaha-bakery.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-4181389247351019609Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:24:00 +00002008-08-30T18:25:19.818-04:00Motorcycle.com gives a great summary of the new bikes and changes.1.) Review of the upcoming bikes2.) CVO reviews and video3.) 2009 Tri-Glide Ultra Classic preview4.) FLSTSB Cross Bones reviewHarley-Davidson has a great flash presentation of the new 2009 models.TMW has a complete list with photos of the 2009 models.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/7m72y8kHIqw/2009-harley-model-preview-reviews.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/7m72y8kHIqw" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/08/2009-harley-model-preview-reviews.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-1390174627819889658Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:41:00 +00002008-07-17T06:42:01.858-04:00helmetssafetyPASSEDArai Vector, Bell Drifter, Caberg 104, Daytona Helmets Skull Cap, EXL 115, Gmax 35S, Harley-Davidson Trespasser, HJC-Kawasaki Vulcan-2, Icon Mainframe, KBC VR-2, Nolan N84, Scorpion VX-14, Shark RSI, Shoei Multitec, Suomy J10/Spec1r/Extreme, Vega Mach-1, Vega Summit II, V-Can V530, Zamp S-2, Z1R MetroFAILED (Lack of Proper Labeling)Akuma F-14, EXL 662, Moto X MT-A101, Yueqing Jixiang MFChttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/TR7ruq2QOpU/helmet-testing-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/TR7ruq2QOpU" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/07/helmet-testing-results.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-7714978991072520333Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:07:00 +00002008-07-19T09:13:02.050-04:00helmetssafetyHelmet Recalls:Advanced Carbon Composites EXT-002, sizes (L) and (XL). Failed to meet impact, penetration and retention (or fastening system) requirements.EBL Enterprises models Dealerleather 100 and 200 series (XL) for impact, penetration and labeling failures.Outlaw V530, sizes (XS), (S), (M), (L), (XL), and (XXL), for penetration and retention failures.Rodia RHD 200 for impact, retention and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/dNcih1zikVc/helmet-recalls-and-testing-failures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/dNcih1zikVc" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/07/helmet-recalls-and-testing-failures.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-8030527909388936195Sun, 18 May 2008 23:59:00 +00002008-05-18T20:07:04.750-04:00motorcyclesAMAAmerican Motorcycle Assoc.The AMA launched a redesign of their web site, and it looks great. Talk about a change. Gone are the cluttered pages in column format that reminded us all what the web looked like in 1998. Now you'll find a sleek, black interface with great photography and lifestyle images that begin to shift the brand away from "motorcycle news" to "hey - we're all motorcycle enthusiasts here." What a terrifichttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/y7qMPeVIyss/american-motorcyclist-association-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/y7qMPeVIyss" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/05/american-motorcyclist-association-new.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-7685275659898642428Sat, 10 May 2008 16:37:00 +00002008-05-10T12:54:47.585-04:00VRAVMCvictoryamerican victory rallyThe Victory Riders Association is a membership organization for Victory owners. With the growth of the brand unofficial local clubs are popping up across the country. Victory Motorcycle Club, a group not officially associated with Polaris Inc., but a huge supporter of the brand, has a list of local clubs near you. Polaris Inc. does sponsor a national rally in the birthplace of the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/zMHhOZ3Toms/vra-motorcycle-events-summer-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/zMHhOZ3Toms" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/05/vra-motorcycle-events-summer-2008.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-3680140621785864857Sat, 10 May 2008 16:31:00 +00002008-07-19T09:45:25.865-04:00riding schoolsLearn to RideTake a Basic Rider or Experienced Rider course from the MSF first!For a list of schools in your state, visit the MSF web site.There are a number of different types of schools out there, and some like Reg Pridmore's CLASS, offer classes for those of us on touring bikes as well as track racking.Road Riding & TouringRide Like A ProTrack Racing & Super BikeAztrackday Superbike http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/zf0Hm3AkZ5I/motorcycle-skills-riding-schools.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/zf0Hm3AkZ5I" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/05/motorcycle-skills-riding-schools.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-2556630801469423727Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:31:00 +00002008-03-30T14:58:15.335-04:00riding healthSpring's coming on, and in Florida, March means pollen counts in the 9 to 10 range (considered high to very-high). Riding when you have pollen allergies can be miserable, and dangerous. I try to stay off any kind of medication when I'm riding, because there's nothing worse than feeling drowsy or blurry-eyed on the road (we're talking allergies right now).Of course, sneezing constantly is no fun http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/_I4a0aftlpg/riding-with-allergies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/_I4a0aftlpg" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/03/riding-with-allergies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-7934422787924691543Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:30:00 +00002008-05-02T10:53:09.079-04:00ridesrolling thunderFor ride information in Florida, visit RideFL.com.Video documentary available:Ride With Thunderhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/rZZhK8EaL-0/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/rZZhK8EaL-0" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/03/blog-post.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-3518918416578849385Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:27:00 +00002008-03-23T20:24:39.375-04:00ridescaliforniavirginiarolling thunderAs promised, some information about organized rides.VirginiaRide of the PatriotsStarts Friday, May 23th with a Chapter ride to the Candlelight Vigil at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.Saturday, May 24th, Patriot Harley-Davidson Open House. Bring your national H.O.G. membership to receive a commemorative pin for Rolling Thunder XXI. Ride of the Patriots 2008 commemorative T-Shirt available from the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/GhRXQ0g4sIY/rolling-thunder-rides-from-fl-west.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/GhRXQ0g4sIY" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/03/rolling-thunder-rides-from-fl-west.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-9140533853492911875Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:39:00 +00002008-03-23T20:25:28.404-04:00ridesrolling thunderSince I'm a military brat (Air Force), Spring is on its way, and many are browsing the web for road trip ideas, I think there's probably no better time to get the word out about the Memorial Day Rolling Thunder XXI Ride Freedom than the present. Mark your calendar - the ride takes place on May 25, 2008.Some think Rolling Thunder or Run To The Wall is a parade that heads to the Vietnam Veteran's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/kUtl8EtFJRI/rolling-thunder-xxi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/kUtl8EtFJRI" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/03/rolling-thunder-xxi.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-3331538484567274329Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:31:00 +00002008-03-23T20:33:58.329-04:00sport bikesI work with a guy who is very big into sport bikes, and manages a web site called Enginehead. Since I'm a Harley rider, we go back-and-forth quite a bit, all in fun, about which is better, cooler, and in general, worth paying money for.We got into a nice little debate on American vs. Japanese bikes one day, when out of the blue he said, "You Harley riders, why do you have to hate?" It sort of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/jSgyz1sxCfM/why-do-you-have-to-hate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/jSgyz1sxCfM" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/03/why-do-you-have-to-hate.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-2377269453070636814Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:20:00 +00002008-03-15T15:54:28.789-04:00product reviewI've been looking around the web for some camera mount ideas, and found an instructional video for a $5 version over at Helmet Hair Motorcycle Blog. Instruction Video $5 Camera MountConsidering that these things can run anywhere from $99 to $280, finding a McGyver solution is always great.Pashnit Motorcycle Tours found an interesting adaptation out on the road in California. It was a camera baghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/jpipGr0Vav8/5-camera-mount-for-your-bike-other-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/jpipGr0Vav8" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/02/5-camera-mount-for-your-bike-other-tips.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-2936168190536608976Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:04:00 +00002008-03-15T16:24:57.779-04:00bike weekrestaurantsRiding down for Bike Week is great. There are bikes everywhere, people everywhere, drinking everywhere, and sometimes bad things happen. So, rather than warn everyone, I thought I'd share a couple of handy map mash-ups from the folks at OrlandoSentinel.com. First - Bears!! I'm with Stephen Colbert on this one: we're all still in the dark regarding where they use the bathroom, they hock http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/-vuo4UMYK24/bears-eating-and-bike-week-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/-vuo4UMYK24" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/02/bears-eating-and-bike-week-2008.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-1837029487851710392Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:13:00 +00002008-03-23T14:59:44.706-04:00booksBiker's Handbook: Becoming Part of the Motorcycle Cultureis a new book out from Jay Barbieri, the producer of "American Thunder." If you're a newby, might not be a bad idea to get clued in. Hopefully he mentions something about trying to avoid white socks and tennis shoes when you ride. Has nothing to do with safety - well, actually is does - but you just end up looking like someone who bought a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/fqSB869Whec/bikers-handbook-becoming-part-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/fqSB869Whec" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2008/02/bikers-handbook-becoming-part-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-942781388634880796Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:59:00 +00002008-03-15T16:44:47.364-04:00ridestouringarizonaFor those of you in a state where the riding is still possible, here are some rides that rank well with other motorcyclists. Most are 4 - 6 hours depending on your speed. Might just be me, but if I end up sleeping in my own bed after a day of riding, I'm staying off the Interstates and city streets, so I've tried to focus on scenic highways.Corondo Trail Scenic Byway (East Central) - it's abouthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/6MvBXAWtlko/rides-arizona-4-6-hours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/6MvBXAWtlko" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2007/12/rides-arizona-4-6-hours.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-8939720320123924473Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:29:00 +00002007-12-30T12:05:54.694-05:00videoNot sure if it's fake or real - but it's worth watching. Scary or cool depends on whether or not you've ever had a close call with a deer.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/AHKH_lOqHVg/deer-jumps-over-biker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/AHKH_lOqHVg" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2007/12/deer-jumps-over-biker.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-8731853186023675054Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:25:00 +00002007-12-30T12:07:27.759-05:00videoeventhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/1vEm0UGdU6w/leesburg-bike-fest-2007.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/1vEm0UGdU6w" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2007/12/leesburg-bike-fest-2007.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-1541577027371100464Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:29:00 +00002008-03-15T13:29:20.554-04:00ridestouringsouthbooksGood books with decent maps are hard to come by. They're either too long on copy and too short on route information, or just spend too much time on being a tourist guide book than on being a book for riders.I love to take a good ride book with me and bust it open each night to get ideas for the next day's ride. Hawk Hagebak has a great series of books titled Motorcycle Adventures that are http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/21xXDyY546w/reference-touring-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/21xXDyY546w" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2007/12/reference-touring-books.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-5438387980723423797Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:00:00 +00002008-03-15T13:26:47.426-04:00product reviewThe Basics • Made of 100% Technaline® cowhide - waterproof leather.• Leather is 1.0 millimeter thick vs .6 - .8 mm for most gloves.• Soft as a baby's bottom!• Conforms to your hands, doesn't loosen with wear.• Comes in lined, lightly lined, and unlined.• Styles include full-finger, fingerless, perforated and cut-away.• Gel palm and some versions have velcro fastener.• Sizes Available: (W) XS to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/_-WBC4eBwEI/review-hugger-waterproof-riding-gloves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/_-WBC4eBwEI" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2007/12/review-hugger-waterproof-riding-gloves.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576751717365684.post-5002533897297408292Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:53:00 +00002008-03-15T13:26:07.367-04:00benefit ridesI was reading an article the other day about winterizing your bike, when I realized I'd never actually thought about it before. Living in Orlando, unless there's a hurricane, I'm riding - so winterizing really isn't something I actually know how to do.So rather than winterize, I ride with Teddy Bears strapped to my bike (OK - not really - I usually suggest someone else do that) or toys stuffed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~3/OyqCUwxm9xw/holidays-and-riding-to-give-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (L.A. Schaible)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RideAmericaMotorcycleBlog/~4/OyqCUwxm9xw" height="1" width="1"/>http://rideamerica.blogspot.com/2007/12/holidays-and-riding-to-give-back.html