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After blogging for 3 months about motorcycling I have met the criteria to join the esteemed organization of motorcycle bloggers known as Motorcycle Bloggers International. MBI acts as a group of motorcyclists and scooter riders around the globe who vote on annual awards for motorcycle manufacturers. The idea is to influence the industry and be heard. By joining together and utilizing our publishing power we can get our oppinions taken seriously.

MBI has become more than an awards program. It has become the hub of the highest quality motorcycle blogs. Most of the really good motorcycle blogs are listed with MBI. If you’re not a member and you have been blogging about motorcycles for at least 3 months, I encourage you to apply for membership.

Tags: News & Announcements by Jay Green
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Not all motorcyclists like to wear patches and pins on their jacket - gasp! What do you do with all these neat HOG patches and poker run pins if you don’t want to permanently adhere them to your favorite leather jacket? I understand Steve Johnson’s point when he says that bikers should wear what they normally wear. I don’t normally wear patches and pins. I don’t normally wear vests either. I had the poker run pins on my denim jacket for a while. I thought they looked a little funny so I recently took them out. With the pins in my denim jacket it looked like something Jeanie Bueller would wear.

Here’s a thought: lets put these patches and pins in a cool shadow box! Go to AC Moore or any other craft supply store and buy a shadow box. Buy a piece of colored foam core to mount the patches and pins to. I got a red piece. You will need some glue and a pair of pliers that have a built in wire snipper.

1. Cut the foam core so it fits into the frame.

2. Glue the patches on the foam core.

3. Clip a little bit of the prongs off of the pins so they don’t go all the way through the foam core.

4. Stick the pins into the foam core with a little glue on the back of them.

5. Put a weight on the patches and wait for the glue to dry

6. Clean the glass for the shadow box

7. Attach any hanging hardware to the shadow box frame if needed

8. Assemble!

9. Hang it on the wall!

Still plenty of room to add pins and patches to for a few more seasons.

Tags: Technical Stuff by Jay Green
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I think motorcycle education on street strategy should be emphasized more. This DVD is on the right track and you can bet I will get my hands on it and share a review with you. I have to check with my friends to see if anyone has it before I lay out the cash. I will if I have to because what is more important than Survival?! If you are interested in purchasing Surviving The Mean Streets by Jerry “Motorman” Palladino then click here.

Tags: Books & Movies by Jay Green
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As mentioned in yesterdays post; Jerry “Motorman” Palladino has some training DVD’s that can be purchased from my Amazon store. Maybe some of these techniques are too advanced for beginners; or even those of you who have not been on your two wheeler in a little while. Here is a little video clip to refresh your memory on how to operate a motorbike. If you are interested in purchasing Learn To Ride The Easy Way - click here. Enjoy!

Tags: Product Reviews by Jay Green
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As I have said before, I am a Harley Davidson Enthusiast and that means I want to be the best motorcyclist I can be. There is not a lot of instruction available out there, but I am sure you have heard of the Ride Like A Pro DVD’s. These video’s are produced by Jerry “Motorman” Palladino, a motorcycle police officer.

Jerry has taken the most critical motorcycle skills and simplified them into 3 simple techniques. These are things that do not come naturally. They have to be learned and practiced. Motor officers have been using these techniques for 60 years. These techniques allow them to to out ride 98% of the riding public.

I recently borrowed Ride Like A Pro V from a fellow HOG member. Although this may not be an exciting DVD to watch and Jerry is not as funny as he thinks he is… the training is essential. Do yourself a favor and order it from my Amazon store. Watch it, learn and practice!

You want a sneak peak? Check it out.

Tags: Books & Movies by Jay Green
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 Marys Rock Tunnel at mile 32.4

Skyline Drive runs 105 miles from Front Royal, VA to Rockfish Gap, VA through Shenandoah National Park. If you live in the Mid Atlantic region, you must visit this American Byway.

We went last October with our HOG chapter but were just a wee bit too early to catch fall foliage color. Even so, we were in awe of the spectacular mountain vistas. Skyline Drive is a comfortable two lane road that meanders along the spine of the of the Blue Ridge. The speed limit is 35 mph and there are 75 scenic overlooks. The views are awesome. I think we took over 200 pictures. There are three entrance/exit points. One at each end of the park and one in the middle. The park features visitor centers, camping, a gas station, a lodge and a souvenir shop. The parks highest peak is 4,050′ Hawksbill Mountain. The parkways highest point is 3,680′ at Skyland. You can stay overnight at the Skyland Resort. The park is known for it’s beautiful wildflowers that grow along the roadside and its abundance of furry creatures that like to stroll across the road. We encountered white tail deer and a squirrel. [Read more →]

Tags: Trips & Places To Go by Jay Green
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I purchased Diana’s Tour Master rain pants from www.denniskirk.com last year and was impressed with the fast delivery and professionally packaged product I received from them. So when I did not get the jacket I ordered from RideGear.com I turned to Dennis Kirk. The website showed that they had 2 in stock. [Read more →]

Tags: Websites & Blogs by Jay Green
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I tested out one of my advertisers: RideGear.com

I ordered a Tour Master motorcycle jacket from their website on March 30th. It has been two weeks and I have not received any notification of shipment. I can not get through to anyone via telephone and my e-mail has not been answered. [Read more →]

Tags: Websites & Blogs by Jay Green
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I own all three Motorcycle Mania documentaries with Jesse James. I have seen every episode of Build Or Bust and Chopper Build Off. I watched American Chopper until it got really stupid and I wanted to puke. Then, I got sick of watching  people build show bikes and choppers over and over!

Looking For A New Kind Of Motorcycle Documentary?

Something Different!

Check this out!

This is a story about biker blues musician Big Mike Griffin. The urban legend of an isolated southern town in Tennessee catches Mikes interest. Legend has it the residents of this unruly town ran off their police department and has a sky high murder rate! Big Mike decides Iron City would make great material for a new song. He packs his .40 caliber and takes a road trip on his Harley Davidson Road Glide to Iron City. His camera crew films the adventure.

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Tags: Books & Movies by Jay Green
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eBay is a valuable resource for finding motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel. My wife bought her 2001 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster on eBay. It was her first eBay purchase. The Sportster was advertised on eBay by American Classic Motors in Zieglerville, PA. The motorcycle was in excellent condition. My only complaint is the oil in the bike was very black and filled up too high. Besides that our experience with American Classic Motors was good and she loves the motorcycle.

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Tags: Product Reviews, Websites & Blogs by Jay Green
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