Although the masthead indicates June 8, that really was the June 22
issue that landed in your inbox. This issue marks the debut of
Kickstart, a regular column by the author of the same name. Each issue
Kickstart will share his thoughts on motorcycles and life; pretty much
whatever strikes his fancy. If you have not subscribed but would [...]

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The City of West Hollywood announced the implementation of its new zero
tolerance policy on excessive motorcycle noise within the city limits.
The zero tolerance policy will be put in place to improve the quality
of life for West Hollywood residents and visitors, many of whom have
complained over the years about the bothersome motorcycle noise
generated from motorcycle mufflers.

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A recent study of claims data on more than two million motorcycles
insured over the past three years by The Progressive Group of Insurance
Companies, the country’s largest motorcycle insurer, uncovers the makes
and models of bikes most and least likely to be stolen or
crashed.  Interestingly, 4 of the top 5 most likely to be stolen
are also in [...]

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An editorial in the The Sun News describes a survey being conducted by
the Myrtle Beach City Council that "ascertains whether the unhappiness
with the motorcycle rallies that some have expressed is shared across
the Grand Strand business sector." If, as seems likely, the survey
results indicate that chamber members are ready to "do something" about
the rallies, there is [...]

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A man who admitted fleeing authorities on a motorcycle at speeds in
excess of 140 mph was arrested after stopping at a California Highway
Patrol office to report the bike stolen. Alvaro Rodriguez, 26, was
spotted speeding on his 2003 Yamaha on Tuesday, and as CHP officers
chased him he accelerated up to 100 mph on surface streets and [...]

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