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Topics:

• Alternative fuel bikes: diesel and electric.
  • We’ve discussed the increased availability of electric bikes in particular.
  • Do we see these becoming viable in the future, or remaining a small and “nichey” part of the market place?

• Does shifting define a “bike” vs. a scooter?
  • More and more bikes are blurring the line between what we think of as a “big boy” motorcycle and a scooter.
  • Is it time to erase that line?

• Tech Days: benefits vs. risks.
  • What happens if someone working on your bike totally screws it up?
  • Should he pay for it?
  • What risks do you take?

• ABS and other safety options
  • Let’s discuss apparent effectiveness vs. the potential for government mandates
  • What about the increased costs?
  • Comment on the current choices (or lack thereof) in the market place.

• Forced downtime while touring
  • You break down or have a no-injury crash.
  • What are your best options?

Links

• Colleen – http://dantesdame.com/
• John – http://www.smacksboosters.110mb.com/
• Prubert – http://motocast.libsyn.com/

Music

• Courtesy of http://www.musicalley.com/
• Theme music, No Way by Kunk
• Additional music by Justin Gordon