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Tim Hines Race Report: OMRRA Round 1 and WERA National at Miller
OMRRA Round 1, Portland International Raceway, April 21st and 22nd: Saturday, Novice 5 (1000cc): Resulted in a DNF due to a cracked piston. The race started off well, moving from 6th on the grid to 1st before turn one! By the second lap I could feel the power dropping off slightly on the straights and [...]
Memorial Day
Many people think of Memorial Day as a day of grilling out, parades, and the unofficial first day of summer. While all of that is true, Memorial Day is also a time to pay respect to the fallen men and women of our armed services. Motorcycle riders from groups such as the American Legion Riders, Patriot [...]
Practice makes Perfect: What to do After MSF
Chances are that if you are riding a motorcycle on the street, you have gone through some sort of motorcycle training class. While the Basic Rider Course offered by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is a great place to start, everything that you learn will begin to fade without practice. Knowledge is perishable. The MSF suggests that [...]
Pre Hangtown Bike Night in Sacramento
Just when you thought the Sacramento Bike Nights couldn’t get any better, Cycle Gear partnered up with a cornucopia of vendors and special guests. Riders scheduled to appear are: Davi Milsaps and Kyle Chisholm. Whats that? You want to talk to some vendors as well? OK, how does this list strike you. Metal Mulisha, O’Nea,l FMF, GoPro, MSR, Answer, ProTaper, Motorex, Red Bull, Dunlop, 100% Goggles, and Leo Vince Really? You want more? How [...]
On the Road Again
Warm weather is here, and for those of you who winterized your motorcycle, now is the time to give your machine a once over. Maybe the price of fuel is making that old street bike in your garage look like an attractive alternative to everyday driving. The bike has been sitting for months or possibly [...]
AMA Pro Road Racing West Coast Moto Jam Photo Recap
The 2012 West Coast Moto Jam has come and gone. Cycle Gear was fortunate to have a photographer with access to the track and hot pits allowing us a glimpse into the inner workings of an AMA Pro Racing Event. For those that have not checker their DVRs, don’t worry. No spoilers ahead, only photos! [...]
Sofia “CandyStripes” Amadio
Sofia”CandyStripes” Amadio Hometown: Feasterville,PA (airforce brat; born in Ogden UT but grew up in PA) Age: 33 Racing blindsided me… I got into motorcycles to abate my 60 mile daily round trip, but discovered a passion I never thought could exist. Commuting lead to group rides which led to canyons which brought me to the track [...]
Interview with Rickey Gadson
Rickey Gadson is the most accomplished professional drag racer in AMA Prostar Drag Racing history and nine times World Champion. Cycle Gear was able to talk with the Speed and Strength sponsored rider and owner of the Rickey Gadson Sportbike Drag Racing School recently about his career, gear, and going fast. (CG) How did you [...]
Cleaning front brake calipers and pistons
How often should you clean your brakes? On a car we never do it and we transfer that logic and practical experience over to the bike. In truth, we should clean the brake calipers and pistons plus hardware (pins, springs and clips) every month on a commuter bike, every couple of track days on a [...]
