Episode 25 - Mostly black and kind of steep
Mfg news:
- Harley donates bikes to Haiti relief -Â http://www.motorcycle.com/news/hd-donates-bikes-to-haiti-relief-effort-89176.html
- 20 years of Triumph under John Bloor -Â http://www.motorcycle.com/news/triumph-celebrating-20th-anniversary-89330.html
- Bennche Motorcycles of Texas -Â http://www.motorcycle.com/news/introducing-bennche-89291.html
- Megelli is a UK-based "European motorcycle company". What's that mean, exactly?
- Megelli is the distributor for Blata motorcycles.
- Harley pulls out of Myrtle ralley -Â http://www.usridernews.com/2010/03/23/north-myrtle-rally-hits-the-ditch/
- 2010 Indian Chief Review -Â http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2010-indian-chief-vintage-review-89344.html
- $35,499
- 750lbs
- 45 employees, hand building bikes, 2 per day. Initial run of 500 Chiefs
- 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom review -Â http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2010-honda-shadow-phantom-review-89325.html
- 2010 Mana GT is coming to America. Review -Â http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/aprilia/2010-aprilia-mana-850-gt-abs-review-89210.html
- Safety classes not effective? -Â http://www.usridernews.com/2010/03/31/anti-lock-brakes-better-than-safety-class/
- "According to the report, which was funded by the insurance industry, riders younger than 21 have a claims rate 10% higher in states that require them to take training courses, compared with states that do not require such courses."
- “The same study found that antilock brakes on motorcycles play a significant role in reducing crashes. The group says bikes with antilock brakes are 37% less likely to be involved in fatal crashes than those without them. Motorcycle models with antilocks also have 22% fewer damage claims per insured vehicle year (a “vehicle year†refers to one vehicle insured for one year).â€
- Exhaust aftermarket parts for the Honda Fury - The beginning of the aftermarket catching on to "factory custom" choppers? - Â http://www.usridernews.com/2010/03/25/new-exhaust-for-honda-fury-from-rush/
- Book:Â Weird Pennsylvania
- American Chopper returns, with a twist -Â http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/hog_brawl_DGIaJp3YxntDfDynaIrtbL?sms_ss=twitter
- Lee Parks DeerTours -Â http://www.leeparksdesign.com/eshopprod_cat_530-3637_product_33204.DeerTours_Tan.htm
- Theme music, No Way by Kunk
- Additional music by The All Mighty Whispers, provided by MusicAlley.com
You (along with the bikes) get driven to the top of the pass 50km from town, from where you make your own way back. Catherine Motorcycle