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Orlando HOG Russell Home Event 2012 – Orlando, FL
Orlando Harley Owners Group proudly Sponsors The 25th Annual Russell Home Charity Poker Run Sunday October 9th. Ride begins at Historical I-4 Orlando Harley-Davidson (map below) and ends at East Lake Fish Camp, 3705 Big Bass Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34744 Even if you don’t ride, join the fun at East Laek Fish Camp (map) with …
Experience – knowledge, judgment and skills
Honestly, I was shocked when I first came to America to make my dream come true. You ask why? Well, the first time I commuted from the East Bay to San Francisco on a motorcycle, I was confronted with California’s laws and rules of the road. Furthermore, I had new experiences to process with lane …
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010: The Little Camera That Can
Suggested retail: $399.99 Colors: silver or black Where to purchase: Olympus dealers, major retailers, or www.olympusamerica.com Reviewed by Ken Aiken It’s waterproof, freeze-proof, shockproof, crushproof, and takes good pictures. The new Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 is an excellent camera for touring motorcyclists and outdoor enthusiasts. Like so many other pocket cameras, this one captures images …
Staying Dry: Ortlieb Dry Saddlebags
Colors: yellow/black; black/black Cat. # 912 / $187 Aerostich.com (800) 222-1994 Reviewed by Ken Aiken Ortlieb Dry Bag Saddlebags are for the motorcyclist who wants dry gear after a day of riding in the pouring rain. Based on the same design as the famous Ortlieb Duffle Bags, they have proven themselves during a long season …
The Wonder Wrench
HK1 Wonder Wrench Cat# 4742 $24.00 Riderwearhouse (800) 222-1994 www.aerostich.com reviewed by Ken Aiken The HK1 Wonder Wrench replaces 23 box-end wrenches: 7-19mm and 1/4-3/4 inch sizes. Designed for hexagonal headed bolts and nuts it has some real advantages over adjustable crescent wrenches and even conventional box-end wrenches. The two cold-forged hexagonal ends are based …
Down On Your Knees: Protekt Riding Jeans
Protekt Riding Jeans $97; with TF3 pads $117. Color: denim blue. Sizes: 32 waist/30 inseam; 32/32; 34-36-38-40/30-32-34; and 42/30-32. www.aerostich.com 800-222-1994 Reviewed by Ken Aiken Which hurts the most: falling on your ass or falling to your knees? I’m not discussing your bruised ego, what I’m referring to is the Icarus Effect. …
Laguna GPS Tank Bag
Laguna GPS Tank Bag with Backpack Cat. # LTB Retail: $159.95 Size: 28-33 liter capacity Color: black Whitehorse Gear (800) 531-1133 www.WhitehorseGear.com Reviewed by Ken Aiken Firstgear created the Laguna GPS Tank Bag to allow electronic gizmos — especially GPS units, cell phones, and MP3 players–to be operable while riding. This means visible and plugged …