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     Road rash and vehicle accidents are things to be avoided, because they are “show stoppers.” A carelessly driven bike is an open invitation to self-annihilation. So how do you enjoy the positive aspects of motorcycling and prevent these adverse things from happening? Would-be and novice motorcyclists, as well as seasoned bikers, are invited to read on and receive a practical indoctrination on the world of motorcycling. Consider this article to be a review of safe and responsible bike-driving techniques, rules and dangers of the road, practices to avoid, courtesies to extend, and the proper example to exhibit as a motorcyclist and true knight of the road.

     As a first step toward safe and responsible motorcycling, do your homework. Read

Being a music fan with extremely eclectic tastes, just a short time after getting my bike I wanted to be able to enjoy listening to music when I rode on my daily commute. I had acquired an Apple IPod Nano a short time back which I had won in a contest at work and did not use very much. I had filled up the Nano’s four Gigs with great music including Oldies, Classic Country, Classic Rock, Contemporary Country, Blues, Disco and, Jazz genres. I have a hard time keeping just my top favorites on the Nano’s limited storage space, there are other music and

They were dead and gone, or so we thought. Personally, I’m glad they are back. The great monikers should never fade away. Names like Triumph, Norton, Royal Enfield, Indian and others should live on and achieve  future accolades and not simply be relegated to the historical archives. Well, some of the old motorcycle legends have returned in a new suit of clothes, and boy do they look great. I call them “the new old bikes”; others might prefer the term “modern classics.”

Triumph came back several years ago. The latest Triumph offering is the  2009 special Limited Edition 2009 Daytona 675SE. It features a 126hp three-cylinder engine and high tech chassis with Nissin monobloc front brakes and Pirelli SP tires. This is just one of Triumph’s new models amongst  an assortment of newly