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San Diego California Motorcycle Traffic
San Diego California Motorcycle Traffic
This site had over 24,900 unique visitors last month in August.
I like to say thanks to all my subscribers and readers of this blog! (more…)
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Chopper Ride
Chopper Ride
European choppers riding on the highway. These are some very special wicked looking choppers.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
A chopper is a type of custom motorcycle which emerged in the United States in the mid-1960s. The chopper is perhaps the most extreme of all custom styles, often using radically modified steering angles and lengthened forks for a stretched-out appearance. They can be built from an original motorcycle which is modified (“chopped”) or built from scratch. Some of the characteristic features of choppers are long front ends with extended forks often coupled with an increased rake angle, hardtail frames (frames without rear suspension), very tall “ape hanger” or very short “drag” handlebars, lengthened or stretched frames, and larger than stock front wheels. The “sissy bar”, a set of tubes that connect the rear fender with the frame, and which are often extended several feet high, is a signature feature on many choppers.
Perhaps the best known choppers are the two customized Harley-Davidsons, the “Captain America” and “Billy Bike”, seen in the 1969 film Easy Rider. (more…)
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California girls motorcycle accident
California girls motorcycle accident
California motorcycle group arranged a fun, all-girl ride along the beach in southern California. The fun turned to frightful, however, when an accident left multiple people injured. Most of the riders were wearing protective gear, however, so injuries were minimized.
30+ riders (mostly female) got together for a group ride from Anaheim, CA to Long Beach CA. Shortly after getting on the 91 W Fwy, a car in the right lane got rear ended, skid out of control across the freeway causing several riders to crash. Three riders were taken to the hospital and are expected to fully recover. (more…)
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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2016
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2016
This is by far, the experience of a biker’s lifetime in a place where local people can still show you a thing or two about hospitality. The Sturgis 2016 motorcycle rally just ended a few weeks ago and already they are planning for Sturgis 2017!
The 77th Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally is scheduled for August 7-13, 2017.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
The first rally was held by Indian Motorcycle riders on August 14, 1938, by the “Jackpine Gypsies” motorcycle club,[2] who still own and operate the tracks, hillclimb, and field areas where the rally is centered. The first event was called the “Black Hills Classic” and consisted of a single race with nine participants and a small audience. The founder is Clarence “Pappy” Hoel. He purchased an Indian Motorcycle franchise in Sturgis in 1936 and formed the “Jackpine Gypsies” that same year. The Jackpine Gypsies were inducted to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1997. Hoel was inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame the following year, in 1998. (more…)
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75th Anniversary Daytona Bike Week 2016
Daytona Bike Week 2016
This video was made in Daytona Beach Florida during the 75th annual Bike Week which is when thousands of bikes arrive.
Celebrate the very special celebration of the 75th Daytona Bike Week, a tradition since 1937…for what is sure to be the biggest, best, and most memorable Daytona rally in history.
As with the other milestone rallies, Bike Week 2016 featured higher profile entertainment, signature events, larger attendance, and MORE FUN! (more…)
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Motorcycle Road Rage Incident
Motorcycle Road Rage Incident
Hard to tell from the video, it appears the motorcyclist shows aggression toward the car by either throwing something or attempting to hit the car with his hand.
During the policed investigation of the motorcycle hit-and-run incident, both drivers were arrested, according to police; the Mustang driver on suspicion of second-degree assault and the motorcyclist for suspicion of harassment.
The motorcycle rider shouldn’t have approached the mustang in a threatening manner, don’t put yourself between a bullet and a target. Unfortunately, on bikes, you’re already at a MASSIVE safety disadvantage.
I ride and when I do, I ride extra defensively as to avoid such situations. It’s always better to not let your emotions affect your safety, especially since the risks are so bad for us riders.
Motorcycle safety
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Chopper Build-off
Chopper Build-off
Jesse James vs Orange County Choppers
More precisely this should be American Chopper vs. Jesse James. Anyone who’s been into choppers for any length of time that has seen the TV segments from American Chopper and Jesse James, would really have to wonder if this contest was fixed. But then again, perhaps it was dominated by motorcycle chopper wannabes who were more impressed by bling versus substance.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
The 21st Century: Reality television
The millennium began with the cable TV network The Discovery Channel creating a number of television shows around several custom bike builders who built choppers. The first, the 2000 special Motorcycle Mania, followed builder Jesse James of Long Beach, California, and is credited with creating “a new genre of reality TV” around choppers.
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California Motorcycle Babe – Thunder Mountain motorcycle
California Motorcycle Babe & Thunder Mountain motorcycle
This video was taken at the El Cajon cruise which is a Hot Rod and motorcycle show everyone’s day from about 7:55 PM in the city of El Cajon California. The show runs through the end of October.
It’s my understanding that the Thunder Mountain motorcycles were basically modified Harley-Davidson motorcycles using the same motor and drive train. So, even though the original company is out of business it should be relatively easy to get these bikes service at any a Harley dealership. (more…)
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San Diego Motorcycle Babe
San Diego Motorcycle Babe
This young lady is just starting her career as a photo model. This video was taken at the Cajon Classic Cruise Hot-Rod and motorcycle show that occurs every Wednesday through the end of October in downtown El Cajon California.
Not only is this show free to the public but it’s also free for those who want to enter their vehicles. Naturally, there are trophies for the best motorcycle and the best hot rods in the show. If that was not enough, there’s even entertainment at the award ceremony. (more…)