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Win a NEW Ducati 1098
SuperBike
Eastern Cycle DUCATI of Beverly, Massachusetts has contributed a 2008, 1098
DUCATI Motorcycle to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline Massachusetts.
The 1098 DUCATI Superbike will be raffled for $25 per ticket or five tickets for
$100 with all proceeds benefiting the non-profit Museum. The drawing for the
1098 DUCATI will be held August 3, 2008 during the TUTTO ITALIANO, Italian Car
and Motorcycle event held on the Museum's grounds.
Raffle tickets can be purchased directly by visiting Eastern Cycle DUCATI in
Beverly, on-line at
www.easterncycleducati.com www.easterncycleducati.com, or at the
Larz Anderson Auto Museum,
www.mot.org
All proceeds will benefit the Larz Anderson Auto Museum that has served New
England for fifty-years as a non-profit educational center in a beloved park
setting capturing panoramic views to Boston from the former Gilded Age estate's
terraces. The Museum is recognized on a world scene for its lawn events,
lectures by renowned designers, engineers, and racers, and for exhibiting
America's oldest automobile collection within its preserved carriage house built
in1888 - a castle-like setting bequeath in 1948 by Isabel Weld Perkins, wife of
US Ambassador Larz Anderson.
As long-time supporters of the Larz Anderson Museum programs and events, Eastern
Cycle Ducati is also recognized as a motor sport leader. Thirty-six years in
business makes them the oldest, most experienced Italian motorcycle dealerships
in New England. Owner, Steve Keegan and the team, Randy Pawlyk, Paul D'Franco,
and Gido Brasse pride themselves on being a "traditional" shop where one-on-one
customer service from professional staff provides level of service you should
expect when purchasing, tuning, or modifying a high-end European motorcycle.
Eastern sells and services Ducati, MV Augusta, Moto-Guzzi and Benelli and stocks
a full-line of accessories and apparel.
Submitted on behalf of Eastern Cycle Ducati and the Larz Anderson Auto Museum
From left: Gido Brasse, Randy Pawlyk, Paul DiFranco of Eastern Cycle Ducati,
Tyler Burns and Sheldon Steele of the Larz Anderson Transportation Museum, Steve
Keegan, Eastern Cycle Ducati Owner, and John Rossi, USDESMO NE Regional
Representative. Photo credit: Gido Brasse. |
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Spring Prep Shouldn't Ignore Brakes
Bob Stewart of Stewy's Custom Cycles in Wakefield, MA sent us
some tips on checking out your brakes. The newsletter from DP Brakes
and Clutches covers some things that you might not think about.
Click here for the tips..
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The members of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council to the Federal Highway
Administration recently created the 2008 Motorcyclist Road Conditions Survey. The
purpose of the survey is to help state and federal highway administrators better
understand and plan for the needs of motorcycle riders. All riders are encouraged to
take the 10-minute survey before August 1, 2008, by going online to:
www.surveymonkey.com/MACMembersHighwaySurvey
Terrorists Don’t Attack Biker Bars
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Wanna go for a GLIDE?
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That’s right, a glide, as in on a Segway. If this peaks your curiosity,
you may want to contact Steve at Adventure Glides. For those who may not be
familiar, a Segway is a Personal Transportation Device. Riding on a Segway
is commonly referred to as gliding, rather than riding. Click on
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MA Adult Helmet Choice Bill Clears First Big Hurdle !
(State
House, MA) News was received earlier this week that the
Massachusetts Joint Committee on Transportation has voted
the adult helmet choice bill
'favorably' out of its
Committee, recommending
it "ought to pass."
Click here for the details
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Massachusetts State House
HB 1464 Testimony
As riders, we know the horror stories of those who turn
left in front of oncoming motorcycles and/or force us
off the roads trying to get into our lanes and/or pull
out from parked positions into our lanes of travel.
If the violators are cited at all, its a $35 civil
fine. Meanwhile, lives are lost and bodies are broken,
. . . and families and friends are left to pick up the
pieces. Often, the attorneys representing the victims
make more money than the victims, due to contingency fee
agreements sharing in the minimal liability limits of
$20,000 from the at-fault operators insurer and no other
assets to attach to.
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Spadafora Choppers Grows Into New Location
The word has spread, Spadafora Choppers builds top shelf
customs. As a result, they quickly outgrew their
initial shop space and have now moved to a larger facility.
Click here to read about their
growth and see some pictures of their new digs! |
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The Best Place to Buy
Vintage British Motorcycle Parts in Central Connecticut
Since 1974, riders and enthusiasts of
Vintage British motorcycles have come to rely on the
professional service and parts inventory of Moore's Cycle
Supply. Located in the Elmwood section of West Hartford, Ct,
this fairly small business has grown from a garage- based
repair and parts operation, to a well respected physical
retail outlet, as well as being one of the leading mail-
order suppliers of British motorcycle parts in the
Northeast United States.
Read what By: Thomas J
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Rippin-Kitten Motorcycle
Themed Blog
A local woman, Liz Frazier, has
created and maintains the
Rippin-Kitten
blog. Once you start reading her blog you
can't stop! Liz seems to write about everything.
A large part of her writing has a motorcycle theme to it
(from bikes and motorcycle accessories to tattoos and
their connection to motorcycling).
She has a very casual writing style,
you immediately feel that you are sitting with a friend as
she just talks about things of interest.
This is one blog to check out!
Be prepared, you'll be there a while.
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Man
carries BBQ on bike
 A
New Zealander photographed riding a motorcycle along
Melbourne's Eastern Freeway with a barbecue strapped to his
body has admitted it wasn't a bright idea.
Check out this idiot! |
American
British Cycles
Boston Biker took a field trip to American British Cycles
in Marlborough. If you get some time, stop in
and visit their shop, they always have a pot of coffee on
and welcome riders to check out their shop.
Click here to see what
we did! |
Keyless Motorcycle Ignition
The
Digital Guard Dawg is a new product ever to offer advanced
"Personal Recognition Technology" in a motorcycle
security system.
Similar to systems featured on high end Corvettes,
Cadillacs, Lexus and Mercedes that require no key required
operation of the vehicle.
Personal Recognition Technology allows the rider to arm
and disarm their security system in a completely "Hands
Free" manner.
The rider simply carries with them a small RFID device
called a Dawg Tag. The Dawg tag transmits its unique
digital identity to the system as the rider approaches to
within 10' feet of their motorcycle.
All security functions are handled automatically as the
rider walks away from and later returns to their
motorcycle. . . It's Just That Easy!Check out
the Digital Guard
Dawg website....
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Do motorcycles cause
cancer and sexual dysfunction?
In his just released book, MOTORCYCLE CANCER?, author
Randall Dale Chipkar raises questions about motorcycle
safety. He asks, "Are unsuspecting riders at risk for cancer
development from electromagnetic radiation shooting up right
between their legs?" "Is it a paradox that thousands of
motorcycle riders participate in fundraiser rides for cancer
awareness when the event itself may be causing cancer?" asks
Chipkar.
He adds, "Are motorcycles shooting potentially
carcinogenic electromagnetic (EM) energies into the rider as
a 'Death Shower' from below? Could this increase the risk of
developing lymphomas, leukemia or cancers of the prostate,
testicle, colon, bladder, kidney, liver, pancreas, stomach,
etc? Are both the heart and immune system also at risk?
Various non-motorcycle electromagnetic energies have been
called 'Invisible Death'
and 'The Silent Killer'."
To buy the book, called ‘Motorcycle Cancer? Are
motorcycles killing us with cancers of the prostate, colon,
kidney, bone, etc?’ visit
www.motorcyclecancer.com (we haven't been able to
find it listed with Amazon or any other large bookstore.) |
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AutumnRiders Expands Business
AutumnRiders, well known for its high
quality, custom embroidered motorcycle apparel, has added
automobiles to its line. Every design can be ordered in any
of 70 colors to match the customer’s vehicle. AutumnRiders
offers dozens of quality apparel styles from tee shirts to
long sleeve denim, hats to jackets. All styles come in
numerous colors and sizes, some to 5X and 3XLT.
-...more-
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Chrome
Plating Process
Is
your chrome getting a little tired looking? Have you thought about
chroming a few parts on your bike? Have you dropped the bike and a piece
or two is scraped, cracked, or broken? Thinking of restoring an
oldie?
We
went to a local chrome plating shop with these thoughts in mind.
What happens when you want to get something chrome (or gold or silver)
plated? What can they do?
Boston
Biker's article
about chrome plating process
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Innkeepers embrace the motorcycle community.
Innkeepers Carina & Magnus Thorsson of the Gray Ghost Inn of West Dover,
Vermont
welcome fellow motorcycle riders to the green mountains and country roads of Vermont. Carina and Magnus have ridden and driven
thousands of miles of back country roads, curvy hills and river flats to create route maps, marking noted points of interest for your
enjoyment. They have written detailed descriptions of suggested rides of various lengths and intrigues. Who knows what you might see!
-...more-
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Electric
SuperBike
Lightning Motors' electric motorcycle is powered by lithium
ion batteries only. It goes 0 to 60 mph in around 3 seconds,
has a top speed of 100 mph and can go about 100 mile before
recharging. -...more- |
Motorcyclenight
in Lowell, MA - Every Tuesday Night!
Got a bike? Need a
destination? Motorcyclenight in Lowell, MA is the answer, every Tuesday 6-9
pm, all summer long, all bikes welcome. www.motorcyclenight.com
for more details
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Girl Power!
Motorcycling has been seeing a surge in women riders and even
a few female bike builders. Boston Biker's
Publisher, Larry Cahill, met with a female builder that stands
out from the rest.
(click here to see why
we think this one is so different)
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Motorcycle
Dreams
By
David Pambianchi
Iron
horse, wind, passing scenery, and you glide alert and in control. Something
about constant breeze, the open air as you speed along, gives a feeling of freedom and release,
a form of meditation in motion. -...more- |
Easy Riding
Anyone that's
ridden long distance or ridden in cold weather knows the agony of the numb right
hand. You really want to give that hand a break, or warm it up but you can't let
go of the throttle long enough to do any good.
-...more-
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Detail Your Own Motorcycle
In
30 Minutes
Jim Pyatt sent us his approach to cleaning a motorcycle in about 30
minutes. In reading through his approach it sounds reasonable if you don't
have excessive amounts of chrome on your ride.
(click here to check out Jim's
approach)
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Nuts & Bolts...
Some of our bikes vibrate by design.. Others are so
smooth you have a difficult time knowing that the engine is running.
What they all have in common is that parts are held together and held on our
bikes with good old fashioned nuts and bolts. We've been digging
around for sources of stainless steel, chrome, high strength, and just plain
'normal' fasteners.
Click here to check out what we
have found so far...
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It's the Law -
But it is Wrong!
Our Constitution ensures that everyone is entitled to speak
freely on any topic. At times the intent of the law is twisted and the
public just has to listen. The somewhat recent antics of a few misguided
religious zealots that are protesting at funerals takes the cake. They
only want to find the stage where they can get the most shock value and media
exposure. They don't care about the innocent people they hurt as long as
they get their faces on television. -...more-
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Don't call a tow-truck
Call a Tow-BIKE!
A company in Sweeden has invented a process where a motorcycle can be quickly
converted into a TOW-TRUCK! Check out our summary and the company's website
Click here for more info
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Radial
bike
While poking around the web (yeah, we do it too...)
we came across a couple of builders that are using 7 cylinder,
110 horsepower, aircraft radial engines. They might not
be practical but are pretty cool looking. JRL Cycles showed their
bike at the Experimental Aircraft Associations annual fly-in at
Oshkosh, WI and then at Sturgis. What a machine!
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RMS Choppers - Custom
Choppers!
There are many bike shops that will
build you a custom bike. They will work with you to find the catalog
items that best suit your project, order the parts, assemble and paint your
bike. Yup, it's a custom. But if you are looking for a custom
fabricator, then you might want to read on...
click
here to find out about RMS Custom Choppers
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Motorcycle
Seats - Mild to Wild!
 A local upholstery shop has been repairing and
restoring motorcycle seats for almost 30 years. They are also
one of the country's top custom motorcycle seat builders.
Check
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Sport Bike Buyer's Guide
Chris Sedition sent in an excellent article outlining how
to go about buying your first sport bike. It is worth a read..
Click here to read Chris'
article
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The Buddy System
Boston Biker has a new writer. Dianne Prendible's first task was to
chat with Gabe Kapler and Kevin
Millar. As team mates on the Boston
Red Sox they shared a passion for motorcycling. Read what Dianne found
out.
The Buddy System
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Powder
Coating - What is it?
One of our readers
asked if we could visit a powder coating shop and document the
process. We visited a local custom powdering shop to
find out all about powder coating. What is it? How is it
different from paint? What are the advantages/disadvantages compared to
painting? We've got the answers for you.
Click
here to read all about it and check out the pictures.
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