Archive for the “moto” category
Motorcycle Parking at NYC Muni-Meters
by jpreardon on May 24, 2010
There is some confusion among New York City motorcyclists and scooterists about how to legally park (e.g. avoid parking tickets) at a muni-meter. Some think that motorcyclists should pay and attach the receipt to the bike, others hold that one (…)
Motophone
by jpreardon on August 10, 2008
I’m pretty sure this sort of behavior will garner a ticket in most places. Sure, its dangerous, but it looks so cool.
NYC to Montreal and Back (in Four Parts)
by jpreardon on September 18, 2007
Those traveling on the back roads between New York City and Montreal generally fall into two groups: bicyclists and motorcyclists. I’m a fan of both two-wheel forms of transport but a motorcycle was the vehicle of choice for this trip. (…)
My Motorcycle Touring Essentials
by jpreardon on August 21, 2007
This is an ongoing list of things I’ve learned to bring along on longer motorcycle trips. Most of the things listed here are luxury items that one can certainly do without. I, however, prefer not to rough it too much. (…)
Motorcycle Inspection in Manhattan
by jpreardon on June 1, 2007
A few people on the area moto mailing lists have been asking about where to get motorcycle inspections in Manhattan. Normally, I’d get my done at the dealer, but I didn’t feel like dealing with the dealer today. So I (…)
10 Years on the Road
by jpreardon on April 23, 2006
Hubert, pictured here piloting his motorcycle in Mexico with a new friend, is in the second year of his Ten Years on the Road. He is an experienced motorcyclist that has traveled the world, with and without sidecar. His site (…)