San Diego California Motorcycle Riding

San Diego California Motorcycle Riding

Riding my 2006 American iron horse Texas chopper in the East County of San Diego. The video was produced in Blossom Valley here in San Diego.

I have since sold this bike to an experienced motorcycle rider up in Washington State. I was going to be replacing it with a Big Dog K9 motorcycle. But, I ended up getting another American Ironhorse Texas Chopper .  . The same year as this blue one, a 2006. It was all black ,but I wanted it so I could have my own custom paint job applied. (more…)

California Motorcycle Traffic

California Motorcycle Traffic

July Saw over 27,400 unique visitors to this California motorcycle blog! This amount of motorcycle visitors is our second highest monthly visitor count so far in 2016. Our highest California motorcycle traffic to this site (so far this year) was June, where we saw over 30,500 unique monthly visitors!

Personally, I like to say thanks to all my loyal motorcycle readers!

California Motorcycle Traffic

 

California motorcycles trafficHarley-Davidson wheelie

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

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Born Free Motorcycle Show 2016

Born Free Motorcycle Show 2016

The BORN-FREE Vintage Chopper and Classic Motorcycle Show

The annual Born-Free Vintage Chopper and Classic Cycle Show takes place at Southern California’s Oak Canyon Ranch . I appreciate people taking the time to really look at and get great shots even if it’s just for youtube.

Born-Free has quickly become “the” place for old and young from all over the world to ride in, see, and talk about old iron for one day. Born-Free brings together tens of thousands of eager spectators and participants as well as over 150 vendors and sponsors, live music, an AMCA regional swapmeet. (more…)

How to Pick up a Big Motorcycle

How to Pick up a Big Motorcycle

Video showing how to pickup a large motorcycle accidentally dropped.

Very good tips and techniques on picking up a heavy motorcycle. Now, if the 70-year-old guy can do this I’m sure most younger people can also benefit from these tips.

This technique is geared toward the rider who “drops” the motorcycle, as many new riders are apt to do at a stop sign or some other slow-speed maneuver. Even an experienced rider may drop the bike now and then, and with a heavy cruiser, this technique makes all the difference in the world. (more…)

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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Big Dog Motorcycles TV Commercial

Big Dog Motorcycles

This is a vintage big dog motorcycle video that was made prior to their going out of business in 2011.

The video itself reminds me of the famous Apple Computer video which also revolved around the theme of breaking out of the conventional and standing apart from the masses.

Actually I wouldn’t be surprised if the makers of this video were influenced by the Apple Computer video commercial

Like the video says: even sitting still, a Big Dog motorcycle is a public event… they aren’t for the meek.

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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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4th of July Fireworks – National Mall, Washington

4th of July Fireworks – National Mall, Washington

July 4th. motorcycleOn the Fourth of July, we pause to remember and to celebrate the values of liberty and justice that make our country great. And to be thankful for the remarkable freedoms we enjoy. The significance of this day has inspired speeches, music, art, and literary works. Most importantly, it has inspired our people and the citizens of the world. It is an opportunity for each of us to ponder the meaning of our nation’s heritage and to celebrate it in our own unique way. (more…)

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…)