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Dec 2, 2024 | 
roaddirt.tv | Ken Glassman |Christian Pierce |Darin Branton |Dean Phelps
The Non-Charging, Locking V2 Phone MountEditor’s note: With the Holidays approaching, Peak Design reached out to us offering for our review a pair of their newly-created motorcycle mounts for cell phones, one with a built-in phone charger and the other without. Phil G received the charging Qi2 model, which he reviewed last week, and Ken the standard mount without charger. Here are Ken’s comments on the V2 mount.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
us20.campaign-archive.com | Rob Brooks |Barb Nickless |Ken Glassman
MotoAmerica 2024 Wrap-Up at NJMPBy Rob Brooks on Sep 30, 2024 01:37 pm The 2024 MotoAmerica motorcycle road racing season ended very differently than it began.
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Sep 1, 2024 | 
us20.campaign-archive.com | J. Joshua Placa |Rob Brooks |Ken Glassman
Motorcycle Gear: Of Leather and LidBy J. Joshua Placa on Aug 29, 2024 11:21 am There is an old saying that gentlemen bikers can never have too many leather jackets. There are so many occasions to be prepared for when only the appropriate coat will do. So a diverse closet of casual, work, play and formal biker-wear is required. Of course, you need wet, cold, hot and the-weather-in-between seasonal gear, as well as the occasional need for, of course, Old West fringe or ski slope chic.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
roaddirt.tv | Ken Glassman
A versatile, all-purpose piece of motorcycle luggageWhen I had my 2011 Triumph Bonneville America repainted last spring, the bike looked brand new. But the tail bag I’d used since the bike was new was looking a bit shabby and quite faded, and just didn’t look worthy of the rest of the motorcycle. So, I began the arduous search for a new bag. I used to go to the annual Powersports Manufacturers Trade Show, where all the motorcycle brands and distributors would go to display and show of their wares.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
roaddirt.tv | Ken Glassman
Quality footwear for the streetThree decades ago, when I first began to ride motorcycles, I rode V-Twin cruiser bikes. And not knowing much, I dressed in the clothing I saw other cruiser riders wear . . . leather jacket, jeans, cowboy boots, fingerless gloves, and a helmet. A few months later, a car turned left in front of me, and I skidded to a near stop before gently hitting the car’s front bumper.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
roaddirt.tv | Ken Glassman |Christian Pierce |Darin Branton |Dean Phelps
What makes this machine stand out in the new automotive landscapeNearly 30 years ago in Chicago, I was among 15 to 20 media folks who founded the Midwest Automotive Media Association, or MAMA as we like to call it. And after all these years, (and ZERO credit to me) it has become the finest media association in the land, as indicated by the participation of virtually every major manufacturer doing business in the US.
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May 8, 2024 | 
roaddirt.tv | Ken Glassman
A Cautionary Tale For Motorcycle Safety MonthThe call came in early on a gray, wintry, February Monday morning. I was sitting at my desk preparing my activities for the day. It was the call that every motorcycle rider dreads getting- “Ken, it’s John.” Just the sound and tone of John’s voice told me this wasn’t going to be a happy chat.
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May 3, 2024 | 
roaddirt.tv | Ken Glassman
The Ride Formally Known As Rolling Thunder Lives OnAUTHOR’S NOTE: An old friend whom I rode with from Chicago to Sturgis and back in 2005 is Jerry Conner. He is the president of the National Veterans Awareness Organization, who sponsor the annual National Veterans Awareness Ride. Back in the day it was called Rolling Thunder. This wonderful organization does great work with veterans from coast to coast, at the true grass roots level. When it began, Jerry used to meet many vets from World War II.
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Apr 24, 2024 | 
roaddirt.tv | Ken Glassman
Get your bike ready to rideSpring is in the air! Or trying to get in the air, if you’re in the more northern latitudes. But we know we are close to warmer temperatures, and we’re going to want to get the motorcycle out and go for a ride. So it’s best to get started now and prepare yourself and your bike for the season. I know it may still be cold or rainy for some, but don’t procrastinate about getting ready now. There are plenty of practical reasons to get started now.
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Mar 6, 2024 | 
roaddirt.tv | Ken Glassman
Planning A Road Trip With A PassengerThis is the time of year when folks start planning to take long motorcycle trips with spouses, lovers, or significant others. Many of them haven’t traveled on long trips before, only day rides. So here is some friendly advice for planning and sharing packing space for that kind of a trip with a pillion passenger.
