Review: Low Cost Motorcycle Covers
on Oct 24, 2009 in Living with Motorcycles Motorcycle Gear Rider Reviews bike cheap motorcycle motorcycle covers protection reasons theft weather why buy In 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...

Kawasaki ZRX1100 Burien, WA $2500
on Oct 23, 2009 in Kawasakis Standard/Sport-Touring craigslist for sale kawasaki zrx motorcycle seattle washington zrx 1100 zrx1100 zrx1100r 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100, $2500 Burien, WA “This is a one owner garaged kept super clean machine. Two brothers pipe, good tires. Stock and unmolested. No, not a squid boy crotch rocket. But a super street bike, with massive roll-on power. 20k +mil...

Motorcycle Covers: Are they worth it?
on Oct 22, 2009 in Living with Motorcycles Motorcycle Gear Rider Reviews benefits bikes bmw buy Harley Davidson honda kawasaki motorcycle covers parking protection suzuki theft protection yamaha If 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...

Rider Review: Kawasaki Zephyr
on Aug 26, 2009 in Kawasakis Rider Reviews Standard/Sport-Touring kawasaki zephyr motorcycle review rider // Kawasaki Zephyr Review The Kawasaki Zephyr is not just a bike. It’s an icon, a trend setter and it’s naked! That’s right. This is the bike that started off the 1990s trend of naked bikes in Europe after the 1980s were dominated by superbike...

Rider Review: Suzuki Marauder
on Aug 26, 2009 in Cruiser Motorcycles Rider Reviews Suzukis motorcycle review rider suzuki marauder 125 Pros: Good looks with cheap thrills Cons: Some bad cosmetic features like the exhaust and outdated technology The Suzuki Boulevard is by far one of my favourite bikes to ride. It has the looks, great styling, it sounds good and it’s cheap on petr...

Kawasaki ZX-7 DIY
on Aug 13, 2009 in Kawasakis failblog.org zx7 A used 10-speed bike, some green paint, and extra cardboard boxes is a heck of a lot less than $5,000. It’s a circa-1990 Kawasaki ZX-7…if not in horsepower, then in spirit:...

Demystifying Motorcycle Chain Maintenance
on Aug 9, 2009 in Living with Motorcycles Standard/Sport-Touring adjustment chain drive check cleaning honda interceptor lubrication maintenance motorcycle chain proper care replacement On 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
on Jul 12, 2009 in Living with Motorcycles Motorcycle Gear motorcycle jacket protective replica repsol textile Honda 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
on Jun 28, 2009 in Living with Motorcycles 2002 accident honda interceptor insurance vfr vfr800 It’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
on Jun 28, 2009 in Living with Motorcycles highway 522 interceptor jaunt monroe motorcycle seattle trip vfr800 It’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...