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Quail Motorcycle Show in Carmel CA

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:22:50 +0000

If you are into vintage motorcycles THIS is the place to go! I was in awe watching all the amazing bikes that showed up last year. Vintage Nortons, Harley, BMW, you name it!

Here is a video from last year:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8va20buBgL4

The show this year is Saturday May 5th.

How to change the oil on your Harley Twin Cam Softail

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:00:24 +0000

I wish I had read this completely before changing my oil. It would have really helped me make less of a mess.

http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.ENGINE.HTML

Why pay the dealer $100+ for an oil change? Do it yourself. Invest in the right tools and get the job done quickly, easily and without too much mess.

Holiday gift idea: Heated Motorcycle Clothing

admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:55:34 +0000

Gerbings makes high quality heated clothing for motorcycles. Extend your riding season with heated gloves, jackets and pants. Perfect gift idea for the motorcycle rider in your life. Gerbings heated clothing for motorcycles

Another holiday Gift Idea: Sons on Anarchy

admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:45:55 +0000

SOA is one of our favorite tv shows at Retrocycle. It has a great cast including Ron Perlman, Katy Sagal (Peg on Married with Children) and Charlie Hunnam as Jax. Even if you are not into bikes and biker culture you will like the show. It is very well written and very action packed.

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Holiday gift idea: Bluetooth Headset for motorcycle helmets

admin — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:35:25 +0000

I don’t have any experience with these and don’t know which are best. Personally I like being out of touch when on my bike, and less distracted, but some people really like these biker bluetooth headsets as an intercom between helmets, between bikes and to your phone.

Can anyone recommend a bluetooth motorcycle headset that works well?

Holiday Motorcycle Book Idea: The American Motorcycle Girls

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:39:26 +0000

This is featured in Jay’s Garage by Jay Leno:
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/extras/book-club/jays-book-club-the-american-motorcycle-girls/

Put this under the tree for the biker chick in your life!

Ladies Motorcycle Gift Idea: Bandannas

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:12:40 +0000

There is an excellent selection of motorcycle riding bandannas for bikers on Amazon. Features a reinforced cotton terry cloth interior band.

Motorcycle Holiday Gift Idea for Women – Olivia Boots

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:57:02 +0000

These boots are cute, durable and affordable. Available in many sizes. Buy these for the woman that rides in your life!

Holiday gift idea for Harley owners: 101 Harley-Davidson Twin-Cam Performance Projects

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:26:04 +0000

If you’re looking for ways to keep up with the pack – or blow right past them – this book has 101 of them. Boost the performance of your Harley-Davidson’s Twin-Cam engine with 101 projects broken out by each specific aspect of the motorcycle, including engine, suspension, transmission, exhaust, brakes, and body. Hundreds of photos and diagrams take you step-by-step through each project making it a breeze to keep other riders in your rearview mirror.

Christmas Motorcycle Gift Idea: Easy Rider

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:13:35 +0000

The classic film with Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson. This is THE perfect motorcycle movie.