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Jesse James Shatters a Land Speed Record

By John Davis • Jun 18th, 2009 • Category: Blog Posts

Jesse James, custom bike and car builder, producer, publisher, television host, restaurateur, and very lucky husband of Sandra Bullock,  successfully shattered the land speed record for a hydrogen powered vehicle yesterday in the Mojave Desert.  James attempted the challenge while filming his television show "Jesse James Is A Dead Man." The show was filmed [...]



28 Days and Counting

By John Davis • Jun 16th, 2009 • Category: Blog Posts

If you haven’t been riding the last 4 weeks it’s possible that you have missed the best riding weather of the year. The last time Seattle had a dry spell this long was way back in 1982. While the dry spell might be coming to an end, forecasters are calling for a chance of showers [...]



Recalls for June 2009

By John Davis • Jun 11th, 2009 • Category: Recalls

Big Dog, CanAm and Ducati all have recalls in effect. Is your bike affected? Check here.



MotoCzysz E1pc “D1g1tal Superbike” leaks before TTXGP

By John Davis • Jun 5th, 2009 • Category: Blog Posts

This is the completed MotoCzysz E1pc, the motorcycle Michael Czysz is calling the “D1g1tal Superbike.” The lame name for an unoriginal concept aside — a digital superbike is one that uses upgradable powertrain components, Zero pioneered this — this is a damn impressive motorcycle. Using 10 battery packs and 3 motors, it can accelerate to [...]



Riders Helping Riders

By John Davis • Jun 2nd, 2009 • Category: Blog Posts

It is not often that you can see directly the impact of a group of riders coming together to support a friend. Last Saturday’s Jim Schermerhorn Poker Run was one of those occasions. A total of 92 riders turned out for the run organized by Star Chapter 154 and hosted by Skagit Powersports.
Proceeds went directly [...]