Leaving something or someone is never easy. It’s always due to growth or change pretty much. And over the course of these past few years, we’ve enjoyed the journey we’ve undertaken in the motorcycle and blogging world. We’ve been blessed with making long term friends, had some awesome (and not so awesome) experiences, gone to places we otherwise would have missed and have learned more than we could ever have imagined. Yet, we find ourselves at a crossroad in our life. A crossroad that leads us out of the United States and onto a new phase of life, that doesn’t include motorcycles. One that will surely bring joy, challenges, growth and change. Thus with that said, we’ll be doing one of two things in the near future: putting this blog up for sale or shutting it down permanently. So, we wish our readers and followers the best of life. We regard your friendships as priceless and hope to see you out on the road someplace in this big world.

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Are you a fan of classic restoration? Now it is possible to build a 1964½, 1965 or a 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible from the wheels up using the new Ford-approved and officially licensed body shell. Ford says that the new Mustang body shells are made with stronger steel and use modern welding techniques, making them better than the original. “The 1964-66 Mustang is the most restored vintage vehicle. But the number of original 1964-66 vintage bodies is shrinking every year,” said Dennis Mondrach, Ford Restoration Parts licensing manager. “Most of the original Mustangs left in scrapyards are rusted or wrecked beyond repair. The new body shell is made of virgin metal and uses modern welding techniques. It comes rustproofed, and after final adjustment and finish preparation of the body panels, it is ready for painting and final assembly.”
A builder can restore the Mustang by using a completely new shell, powertrain, suspension, brakes, electric systems, interior and trim or have it transferred from an existing car to the new body. Original parts that can’t be reused from an old Mustang can be replaced with Ford-approved restoration parts. Ford-approved Mustang restoration parts can be found at www.fordrestorationparts.com. Ford will display a new 1965 Mustang body shell Tuesday at the 2011 SEMA Show in Vegas.
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For me there is just something “real” about grabbing a hot cup of coffee, chugging it down over a bagel or side of eggs and bacon. Nothing hits me like a good cup of Joe. Well, apparently there is a conspiracy to take my coffee drinking pleasure away, thanks to the efforts of a Harvard professor named David Edwards. Edwards has already plied his skills to taking the eating pleasures of chocolate lovers away by developing a “Chocolate Inhaler” called Le Whif. Now it seems Edwards has turned his attention to the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive drug – caffeine. The AeroShot Pure Energy delivers a fine powder containing vitamin B and 100 mg of caffeine that dissolves instantly in the mouth. (About the same amount of caffeine found in one large cup of coffee), but without the calories or coffee breath. The lipstick-sized cylindrical device works by pulling on the green end to open it then putting the other end in your mouth and gently puffing. Each AeroShot provides from six to eight puffs that can be taken at any time, anywhere. Initially, however, AeroShot will be limited to Boston and New York when it hit stores in January. AeroShot is being released by Breathable Foods, a Cambridge (USA)-based company established by Edwards and U.K. entrepreneur Tom Hadfield to “bring the aesthetic experience of aerosol cuisine to commercial markets.” The AeroShot meets TSA regulations so we’ll be seeing caffeine junkies puffin away on commercial flights at some point in the near future. Personally, i’m just a bit disconcerted about the visual of a bunch of guys/gals standing around their rides or at a party puffin on some lipstick sized cylindrical device. Maybe i’m old fashioned….give me a cup of Joe to go please. But, hey, i can see how it would work in a pinch as i’m running out the door for a meeting or whatever. So, guess it has some applications. What’s funny though is that now, someone can use the Le Whif and AeroShot, along with the AWOL, to enjoy some chocolate flavor, get themselves hammered, then try and sober up with a jolt of caffeine – all without a food or beverage actually passing their lips. Man, what’s the world coming to?

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Take Our Poll For some of us the v-twin is a major part of our daily life here on earth. Maybe not something we want to admit but it’s true. So whether someone works in the industry, rides a bike with this engine or just sits and listens as one rides by, you have to admit its an amazingly sexy engine with its history, simplicity and sounds that are produced from them. For the uninitiated, the V Twin engine is a two-cylinder engine layout in which the cylinders form a “V”. The V-Twin engine’s pistons are aligned so that, if viewed along the line of the crankshaft, they appear to be in a V. The V configuration reduces the overall engine length and weight compared to an equivalent straight engine and it allows for optimum torque for a given displacement. An engine is classified as a V-type if there are two banks of cylinders attached to a single crankshaft. The cylinders are usually positioned at either 90 or 60 degree angles from each other. This block is shorter in length and height than a corresponding inline block of the same cylinder count and displacement. Because these engines use a short, strong crankshaft they are better suited to tolerating higher rotational speeds and higher torsional stresses. But we are off point here. We’re wanting to see what your most favorite engine is. So go ahead and vote.
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Apparently one “Moscow-ite” named Alexander Ishutin felt that Moscow wasn’t weird enough so he decided to up the amp’s a bit…literally putting his friends (aka band members) on wheels. Three to be exact to bring attention to the motorcycle customization going on in Moscow. Ok, guys and gals, any takers here stateside?
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Definition: Lane splitting (aka white lining or line dancing)– “that fine art of going between automobiles (trucks, semi’s, etc etc) while on the highway and/or in more congested city traffic. Seen as a way to lessen traffic snarls or speed up traffic flow”. Ok, it’s my own definition, but you get the point….it’s something we all long to do, even if the local-yokals and/or state legislators can’t seem to understand it’s benefits. However don’t despair. There is hope on the horizon, or at least a bit of information that may assist you next time a cop pulls you over. “Honest officer, i’m doing it to save lives!”
According to a study published on the RidetoWork.org website, lane splitting DOES NOT raise risks of accidents out on our public streets, it actually lessens them. Seems Steve Guderian, a San Francisco-based rider and transportation safety guru, has published his findings after doing extensive research that shows it’s all about rear-end collision risks;

lane-splitting riders are less likely to be rammed from behind by a car, and they’re also less likely to run into the back of a car themselves.

Guderian backs up his findings by comparing accident statistics from California – (ok, I feel obligated to clarify that there isn’t a law AGAINST it in CA. The CHP has “lane splitting guidelines” (which are not laws). Generally, you must split lanes in a safe and prudent manner, not exceed the speed limit, go faster than 10mph than the surrounding traffic.) The numbers show that Californians are less likely to be hit or killed in a rear-end collision. (Granted we’re more likely to be hit by a stray bullet from some gang banger drive-by, but hey, this is about motorcycles, so who cares about a little dope or turf war?!) Anyway, Guderian explores the differences in collisions that occur while lane splitting to those that occur to vehicles within the traffic column. It’s one of the most powerful arguments we’ve seen for lane splitting. Check out the report for yourself by clicking HERE for his report.

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While others will suffice to rent hotel rooms, sleep on too short couches, occupy a small bathtub or even resort to using other peoples back seats or truck beds as sleeping quarters, Don Wood is a man that believes having your own bed with you is the ideal solution to not having to deal with other peoples sleeping accommodations. Thus the beginning of one “Gypsy Biker Bedroll“. Don often tells people that the Gypsy Biker Bedroll is “a little past comfortable.” We’ll be seeing for sure once our own GBB hits the garage. Also according to Don, his bedrolls are not made for the rider who has an itinerary and hotel reservations. The Gypsy Biker Bedroll is made for the dude who is following the wind and “living the life.” He has no tent. He has no sleeping bag. He has the wind and a cold beer waiting someplace.
The history of Don’s bedroll started when he was a boy watching old black and white westerns. Every cowboy had a bedroll on his saddle but you seldom saw one open or be used. He figures sleeping cowboys did not make for good TV, but he knew they were an integral part of a smart cowboy’s pack. He decided to make a bedroll for himself. Don searched for a waterproof outer cover and settled on a 10oz. cotton duck tarp. (It is the same stuff farmers use to cover their tractors). He folded the tarp in half and fastened the bottom and half of one side with hand-driven copper rivets. For the rest of the side he attached silver snaps to close it up. He found a couple of Mexican-style blankets and placed them inside the folded tarp. Thus,the first Gypsy Biker Bedroll was born.
Rolled up, the Gypsy Biker Bedroll is around 8″ in diameter and 24″ in length. When unrolled, the bedroll is 4′ by 6′. That’s enough room to get the rest of your gear inside in case it rains. Finding success with his first bedroll, and discovering others on the road who were interested in one for themselves, Don decided to make them available for those souls with wandering spirits and no need for frills or luxury. You can use the Gypsy Biker Bedroll in all kinds of weather and for all kinds of things too, such as a pillow when rolled up. This is a product that you can expect to hand down from one generation to the next for sure. The Gypsy Biker Bedroll can be purchased for $150.00, which includes UPS shipping. If you have any questions, contact don directly as his blog. You can click HERE for his blog to order or email him at donwood223@yahoo.com and he’ll hook ya up. From what we’ve heard and seen from friends, the Gypsy Biker Bedroll is the best bedroll a biker can own.

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Bill Warner of Wimauma, Fla., driving a turbocharged Suzuki motorcycle, became the fastest man on two wheels Sunday morning at the Loring Timing Association’s Land Speed Race at the former Loring Air Force Base. Warner’s world speed record of 311.945 miles per hour topped his record 273.356 set last year. “Today here at Loring we came to do some racing,” said Warner. “We were lucky enough to get a clean pass early this morning. The wind was down. We became the first motorcycle to go over 300 miles per hour.” What was it like at 300 miles per hour? “In this situation it was very calm,” Warner replied. “I progressed my speeds up from 180 all the way up to that speed over the past few years, so it was not a traumatic thing to do. “The big part of it, after the speed happens, is trying to stop the bike. Here at Loring Air Force Base, there is a mile shutdown to slow the vehicles down and I used every bit of it. The bike was bouncing, hopping, skipping and sliding. Needless to say, I got it stopped safely. It was a little scary.”
Yeah, ok, excuse me while i change my pants! Yikes!