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I’m here to keep you posted on everything that’s happening in the world of Cruisers, Sport Bikes and Personal Watercraft. Leave us a comment if you have any favorite topics or questions!!
While Florida may be know more for its family attractions, in the world of ATV’s, Dirty Foot Mud Ranch is adding a new element for a more extreme crowd. ATVs are pretty big in the Sunshine State, and this diverse park allows for a controlled environment to ride in. It is a membership club, but [...]
Yamaha has revealed the only production motorcycle with a crossplane crankshaft, the 2011 YZF-R1. The 2011 YZF-R1 is powered by a 998cc, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line 4 engine cranking out 182 hp at 12500 rpm and 115.5 Nm (85 lb.ft.) of torque at 10,000 rpm, and delivering a fuel consumption of 40mpg (5.88 l/100km). Taking maximum [...]
The super FMX circus is coming to town! The 12-stop Nuclear Cowboyz tour is produced by Feld Entertainment, the folks behind the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Monster Jam and other big tent-style arena events. Director and chief Choreographer, Barry Lather, is known for his work with such artists as Michael Jackson, [...]
Just like everything else in life we have to maintain, and take care of our belongings so we don’t end up paying for them twice. The same goes for our Yamaha and Suzuki motocross bikes. Each brand is different, so it is important to refer to the service manual for your particular bike. You want to [...]
Social Media is here! As some of you may know, I am the owner and operator of Destination Powersports in Punta Gorda, Florida. In the spirit of keeping up with modern communication trends and avenues, I just wanted to remind all of my thrill seeking friends to help us with this endeavor. Just this week, [...]
Once you have made the decision to join the exhilerating lifestyle that is know as being a “Biker”, your next step is to find the right model and make that best suits you. As always, I strongly recommend that your first step is to become familiar with Florida motorcycle laws and take a motorcycle safety [...]
Looking outside the window today at some approaching clouds and rain, I was prompted to write some safety tips about riding your motorcycle in foul weather. Here are some great tips and suggestions to utilize when it starts to rain or snow on your next ride. I must also give credit to Sport Rider magazine [...]
If you’re looking for a great dual-sport bike that can handle everything you throw at it, make sure you read this post about the 2011 Kawasaki KLR650! The KLR is one of Kawasaki’s top sellers and it has been for years; considering its appeal to street bike and dirt bike riders, it’s easy to see [...]
This is the last in a three-post series of great beginner bikes from About.com. To take a look at the post before this one, you can find it here. The “advanced beginner” grouping of motorcycles is the perfect balance of the ease of use of a beginner bike with the power and maneuverability of an [...]
If you’ve ever watched the Discovery Channel, then you might be familiar with the channel’s “Greatest Ever” series. Below are the rankings for the top 10 motorcycles ever, and let me know if you agree with this list! #10 — Harley Davidson Knucklehead Year: 1936 Power: 36 HP Engine capacity: 1,340 ccm Top speed: 145 [...]