Blogs Posts on "Living With Motorcycles"
Review: Low Cost Motorcycle Covers by Seattle Motorcycles on Oct 24, 2009In a previous article, I illuminated the benefits of a motorcycle cover. Essentially, motorcycle covers protect your bike from the elements when parked outside but they also keep your bike from standing out for would-be thieves. I must admit, I decid...
Motorcycle Covers: Are they worth it? by Seattle Motorcycles on Oct 22, 2009If you are lucky enough to have an attached garage with room to park your ride in, I would say that a motorcycle cover may not be a terribly necessary piece of equipment. Motorcycle covers protect both bike and rider in two ways: They protect the mot...
Demystifying Motorcycle Chain Maintenance by Seattle Motorcycles on Aug 9, 2009On my most recent ride around the north end of Lake Washington, I’ve noticed a little lag in power. I’ve also noticed that the chain on my 2002 Honda VFR800 seems to carry a little extra slack. The Honda owner’s manual suggests th...
Repsol HRC Textile Jacket $99 Closeout Sale Review by Seattle Motorcycles on Jul 12, 2009Honda HRC Repsol replica Textile motorcycle protective jacket BLOWOUT $99 (click image for all details) AR600 level abrasion protection for under $100 CE-approved protective pads are removable Very well vented for warm weather L...
My first week with my new Interceptor by Seattle Motorcycles on Jun 28, 2009It’s been 7 days since I brought my 2002 VFR home. I’ve added a mere 60 miles to the odometer reading. I know, I’m a lightweight. I have a full time job, give me a break. I’ve ridden it to work a few times the past week, and I...
First mini-road trip: Seattle to Monroe by Seattle Motorcycles on Jun 28, 2009It’s a lovely sunny day here in the Seattle area. I knew that I was going to hop on the viffer and go for a little ride. I decided upon a somewhat familiar little jaunt, up highway 522. Originally I planned to maybe get to Snohomish but I like...
Introducing VFRDiscussion.com – VFR Owners Board by Seattle Motorcycles on Jun 25, 2009Honda Interceptor (VF or VFR models) have a dedicated web community, VFRDiscussion.com. One of the first questions I had about my 2002 (aka “6th Generation VFR”) was regarding its engine temperature. Running at over 200 degrees F threw up...
My New Motorcycle! VFR800Fi Interceptor by Seattle Motorcycles on Jun 22, 2009Yes! Finally! A deal was struck, and I am riding an awesome motorcycle. I began looking through craigslist ads of private motorcycles for sale. My first spark of interest was a 1982 Kawsaki GPz 550 that was selling for $900… that was sold befor...
1986 Yamaha FJ1200 may be the next one… by Seattle Motorcycles on Jun 17, 2009Found a very good price on a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200, with just about 46k miles on the odometer. A very nice young guy (who originally hails from New York State) is selling it. I’m not in love with it now, but I think it has potential. And I love...
Motorcycle ’shopping’ tomorrow! by Seattle Motorcycles on Jun 13, 2009I cannot deny the call any longer! I’m going to go check out some 80’s-era motorcycles tomorrow in the Seattle area. There’s a V65 Magna in Bothell, two different V65 Sabres, maybe a Suzuki GS 750 E, and if none of those turn my cra...
