Joshua D. Mattie
Joshua D. Mattie
Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs: The One Percenters
Biker gangs have been a part of American culture (and abroad) since the aftermath of World War II. Among them is a subculture known as the “One percenters”, which is comprised of what the average person knows as “Outlaws.” Such groups have been the subject of various criminal investigations and are generally held in low regard […]
Continue readingHarley-Davidson Road King
The Harley-Davidson Road King is the direct descendant, and the replacement of, the Electra-Glide Sport. Each Harley has a model name and a multi-letter model designation. While those letter designations are often confusing, they can be helpful in tracing the lineage of a given model.Harley-Davidson Road King:The Harley-Davidson Road King replaced the Electra-Glide Sport. It […]
Continue readingHarley-Davidson V-Rod
The Harley-Davidson V-Rod is a direct descendant of Harley’s VR-1000, ridden by the Superbike Race Team. The VR-1000 featured a liquid-cooled, dual overhead cam, fuel injected engine that had been developed in partnership with Porsche.Vital StatsManufacturerHarley-DavidsonModelV-RodBike ClassCruiserYears2002 – presentEngineRevolution liquid-cooled fuel injected 1,250 cc V-TwinPower125 hpTop Speed140 mphWeight637 lb (dry)Height46″Seat Height26.7″Wheelbase67.00″V-Rod History & DevelopmentThe VR-1000 […]
Continue readingHarley-Davidson Fat Boy
The origin of the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, and the entire Softail line, goes back to a garage in St. Louis in 1974. Bill Davis was a bike customizer who preferred the look of the single piece hardtail frames, but he also enjoyed long distance riding. The lack of rear suspension on the hardtail motorcycles made […]
Continue readingTimeline Of The History Of Indian Motorcycles
After Harley-Davidson, no other manufacturer of American motorcycles has had as great of an impact on the industry as Indian. Below is a timeline that chronicles Indian’s rise to prominence, mid-century bankruptcy, and many attempts at revival.Timeline Of the History of Indian Motorcycles:When discussing the timeline of the History of Indian motorcycles, it was in […]
Continue reading2013 Honda PCX 150 & Metropolitan Scooters Revealed
Honda has announced their new or revised scooter models (PCX 150 and Metropolitan) for the 2013 model year. No, that’s not a typo, I did write 2013 — but you don’t have to wait until 2013 to see them because these new models will be available during the Spring & Summer of 2012. The Honda PCX […]
Continue readingTeknic Xcelerator Leather Race Suit 2011 Model Review
Teknic has been producing high-quality motorcycle protective gear for some time, and they have a reputation among riders for selling their wares for a fair price. However, they don’t skimp on style in order to achieve this. The Xcelerator (cheesy spelling, yes) is a one-piece riding leather suit which exemplifies the highly capable gear Teknic […]
Continue readingFirst Impressions: Geigerrig Reinvents the Hydration Pack
BASIC PRODUCT INFO Geigerrig Hydration PackBrandGeigerrigModelRig 500Product Line124.95ONLINE ManufacturerGeigerrigWhen reviewing products the easiest thing to do is to compare them to similar items. How does it measure up? Is it the best? Middle of the pack? The worst thing you’ve ever laid eyes on? In regards to the Geigerrig Hydration Pack, doing an apples to […]
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