Motorcycling
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Superior ride, handling distinguishes the 2017 Scout
Jun 25, 2017 6:00 AM - To truly compete with Harley-Davidson today, Indian Motorcycles -- maker of the Chief -- also needed a smaller displacement motorcycle. So the Indian Scout nameplate was resurrected. Today you can buy a Scout 60, with a 61-cubic-inch engine, for $8,999, or the larger Scout with a 69-cubic-inch engine starting at $11,299. -
'I'm NEVER in a hurry when I'm on my bike'
May 22, 2017 6:34 AM - When I took my Motorcycle Rider Safety Course years ago, the instructor told us within the first 15 minutes that he'd been riding for 20 years without any accidents. He attributed that to practicing the many safety rules we were about to learn, and to one other personal creed he lived by: "I'm NEVER in a hurry when I'm on my bike." -
Shark Evoline Series 3 modular helmet
May 21, 2017 6:00 AM - I got my first Shark Evoline Series 2 helmet in 2011 and it quickly became my favorite all-season modular helmet. The Evoline 3 is an improved model. -
Victory scores with its sporty, mid-size cruiser
May 21, 2017 6:00 AM - Last year Victory came out with its first mid-size sporty cruiser, the Octane. I rode out to Randy's Cycle in Marengo last fall to test the new bike, to see how it stacked up against the competition. -
Readers happy to see motorcycling stories returnMay 21, 2017 6:00 AM - Dear Readers, I love getting your letters, and we'll try to print them if space is available. Many are edited for brevity, but I never edit any criticism.
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'Old-school' Triumph with modern perks
Apr 23, 2017 6:00 AM - Anyone looking for a fun, comfortable, all-around motorcycle for commuting to work, Sunday rides or the occasional overnighter should check out the new Triumph Bonneville T120. Modern power, handling and reliability in an "old-school" styling package doesn't get better than this. -
Harley-Davidson debuts Milwaukee-Eight engine
Mar 26, 2017 6:00 AM - Harley-Davidson made huge news last fall that had the motorcycle community just buzzing with the introduction of its new engine, the Milwaukee-Eight. -
Suspension, engine upgrades improve Road King
Mar 26, 2017 6:00 AM - Ever since I've been reviewing motorcycles, Harley-Davidson's Road King has been my favorite Harley model. I'm not a fairing guy. Models like the Ultra just feel too bulky, and top heavy to me. I also like my knees in the breeze, rather than sitting behind a fairing and lowers. -
We're Baaack! Vibrant community deserves supportMar 26, 2017 6:00 AM - In 2005, the Daily Herald was the first and only newspaper to have a regular motorcycle writer and separate section covering the sport of motorcycling. Now, after the Great Recession, we're back.
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