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Great Gifts – For That Special Someone

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2006. The season is upon us. Before long it will be time for wrapping and giying those we love a gift to remember. And this month we offer you products from two companies that are among the best in their field for your consideration. After you … Read more

The Goods – Chicane Motorcycle Luggage — May 2007

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, May 2007. Chicane Motorcycle Luggage By Tom Matthews It was like Christmas all over again. Randy Klamm, President of Chicane USA stopped by with some goodies for our trip to Mexico. These are truly good-looking, lightweight bags with a sleek shape and 3M Scotchlite piping. We mounted … Read more

Spotlight – Rucker Performance — August 2006

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, August 2006. The Predator It's one low, long and lean American Muscle Bike. Rucker Performance motorcycles are inspired by the vision and knowledge of motorcycle industry leader Bill Rucker. Rucker – the designer, builder and fabricator – has an extensive background in custom v-twin motorcycle manufacturing, drag … Read more

The Goods – Phantom Highway Bars

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, July 2007. If you have ever had your bike fall over — I had one blown over by a high wind — then you know what how helpful an engine guard can be in limiting damage. They can also be helpful in side impact crashes and in … Read more

Spotlight – USMC — May 2007

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, May 2007. The Marine Corps Legacy Museum Harrison, Arkansas In Harrison I had the privilege of visiting the Marine Corps Legacy Museum. This is a private collection that has been gathered by a father and son team — both of whom served in the USMC. The exhibits … Read more

Great Gifts – Zooke and Slime

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, February 2007. NE Zooke's Z-line of products "Here, let me clean your glasses" the man called as I strolled by enjoying the various displays at the Rally. "Right" I thought "another glasscleaning, perfume-spritzing, jewelry-polishing, free-newspaper kind of moment." Why bother, they are all selling something and rarely … Read more

Great Gifts – Get Out of Town

Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, July 2007. MadMaps – Get Outta Town! The movies were in black & white but when the Sheriff said "get outta' town" to the bad guy we all cringed, we knew a shootout was inevitable. So when I found out that Mad Maps was publishing a series … Read more

Great Gifts

Great Gifts — for that special someone Sleeves Clothing. People who knew her were shocked. Here she was walking into the icehouse with both arms covered in intricate full-color tattoos. Her mother had taken one glance and just about needed the smelling salts. Tattoos! They immediately change the way that people related to you and … Read more