June 20, 2009
Americade - 2009
Just spent a few days at Americade in Lake George, NY. This is my 5th trip to Americade and it never disappoints. Hundreds of vendors, demo rides, guided and un-guided rides, seminars, other activities, and, most important of all, the opportunity to share the experience with thousand of other bikers. FMI visit www.tourexpo.com.
New Roads in California
Received a number of roads in California from ‘Grumpa Les’. Most are in Sonoma and Napa counties and they look like great motorcycle roads. I will post them over the next several days.
‘Grumpa Les’ belongs to a group called the Breakfast Riders. This group of riders is different from a club in that it does not have meetings, dues, officers, by-laws, etc. Just a bunch of riders who get together to ride and have fun. Brilliant idea!
‘Grumpa Les’ belongs to a group called the Breakfast Riders. This group of riders is different from a club in that it does not have meetings, dues, officers, by-laws, etc. Just a bunch of riders who get together to ride and have fun. Brilliant idea!
May 25, 2009
Motorcycle Roads Northwest
Motorcycle Roads Northwest is an excellent website that was developed and is maintained by Adrian Kuepker. It has a listing of roads primarily in Washington and Oregon. Each listed road has a detailed description as well as photos and a map.
The site is also interactive. By registering as a member, you can post a comment about a road or recommend a road to be reviewed.
If you live and ride in the northwest or plan on visiting that area, then a look at Motorcycle Roads Northwest is well worth your time.
The site is also interactive. By registering as a member, you can post a comment about a road or recommend a road to be reviewed.
If you live and ride in the northwest or plan on visiting that area, then a look at Motorcycle Roads Northwest is well worth your time.
May 10, 2009
West Virginia Roads
A few days ago, I received an email from a Morgantown, WV rider with some general comments on roads in West Virginia. He agreed to share this with other riders.
"WV supposedly has the most miles or roads per capita (sp) of any state in the Union. Combine that with being completely covered with mountains (has the highest average elevation of any state) and with a sparse population (under 2 million) and you have the makings for great riding."
"I recommend State Routes that run mostly North and South. The Federal Highways are good (RT 50 from Bridgeport to the VA stateline) and parts of RT 250, supposedly RT 60. But the State Routes run from isolated community to isolated community, weaving through the hills. The State Routes are more narrow and don't have shoulders in alot of places and are often not as well paved. But on a bike that just makes for more weaving and fun."
"WV supposedly has the most miles or roads per capita (sp) of any state in the Union. Combine that with being completely covered with mountains (has the highest average elevation of any state) and with a sparse population (under 2 million) and you have the makings for great riding."
"I recommend State Routes that run mostly North and South. The Federal Highways are good (RT 50 from Bridgeport to the VA stateline) and parts of RT 250, supposedly RT 60. But the State Routes run from isolated community to isolated community, weaving through the hills. The State Routes are more narrow and don't have shoulders in alot of places and are often not as well paved. But on a bike that just makes for more weaving and fun."
May 06, 2009
PA License Plates for Veterans
If you are an honorably discharged Veteran and your bike is licensed in Pennsylvania, you can now get a Veterans license plate for your motorcycle.
To obtain your Veterans motorcycle plate, complete MV-150, Application for Special U.S. Military Veteran Registration Plates, and send it to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles along with a copy of your DD 214 or other discharge papers. The fee is $20 for the plate.
(Note: this fee just covers the purchase of the plate!!!!! If your motorcycle was previously titled, the expiration date on your new Veterans plate will be the same as your old plate. When your plate is close to expiration you will have to pay the renewal fee of $18. Seems like a slap in the face to Veterans. I'm writing my State Senator and Representative about this, and I urge other Pennsylvania Veterans who ride, to do so.)
Form MV-150 can be downloaded at http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/mv_forms/mv-150.pdf. Note: be patient. For some reason the download can take several seconds even with a cable or DSL modem.
To obtain your Veterans motorcycle plate, complete MV-150, Application for Special U.S. Military Veteran Registration Plates, and send it to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles along with a copy of your DD 214 or other discharge papers. The fee is $20 for the plate.
(Note: this fee just covers the purchase of the plate!!!!! If your motorcycle was previously titled, the expiration date on your new Veterans plate will be the same as your old plate. When your plate is close to expiration you will have to pay the renewal fee of $18. Seems like a slap in the face to Veterans. I'm writing my State Senator and Representative about this, and I urge other Pennsylvania Veterans who ride, to do so.)
Form MV-150 can be downloaded at http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/mv_forms/mv-150.pdf. Note: be patient. For some reason the download can take several seconds even with a cable or DSL modem.
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