Last week I stopped by the Rock Store to see what was on display as it turns into an impromptu show every weekend. Here are my highlights!
Video Intermission – Iconic Rides: BMW K1
Over on Iconic we’re always trying new things – this week’s we starting up a YouTube channel! We have some great inventory that cycles through, and my partner Adam has a set ride from the shop to the Rock Store every Sunday morning. For our first video, Adam brings you along on his Sunday ride on a BMW K1:
Video Intermission – X Games Real Moto 2020
The X Games Real Moto challenge is a two-parter – one part involves a fan vote. Come check out the video entries for this year, and pick your favorite before voting ends on Sunday!
Picture Intermission – A Tour of Cycle Refinery
On the same day as my wonderful visit to Moto-Vated, I spent the morning with Jesse Loesch at Cycle Refinery in Austin, Texas.
Video Review – The Long Way Up Episodes 1-3
View PostVideo Intermission – Sammy Miller restores a 1937 New Imperial
Over the last four months, Sammy Miller has been documenting the restoration of a ’37 New Imperial on his YouTube channel. He just released the final episode this week, which is perfect for those of you that like to binge everything at once!
Video Intermission – Driveway Racetrack
If you’re not already familiar with CanyonChasers, here’s an excellent excuse to change that. As Dave puts it, “Every night I would get an alert from my driveway security camera, and at first I was a bit annoyed, but then I found myself looking forward to the evening alert. And then inspiration struck, in the form of my wife giving …
Video Intermission – Nathan May’s Tips On Taking Better Photos of Your Motorcycle
View PostVideo Intermission – Mondial Piega Promotional Clip
Over on Iconic Motorbike Auctions we’re selling a Mondial Piega, and we’ve got a delightfully-cheesy treat for you from that listing.
Video Intermission – Pol Tarrés – The Seeker (Yamaha Tenere 700)
I still owe you my thoughts on the new Yamaha Tenere 700 (short version: it’s really, really good), but I wanted to share this fantastic video of professional trials rider/hard enduro rider/madman Pol Tarrés showing off on the T7.
Picture Intermission – Iconic Ride 7/19/20
We’re looking to get a YouTube channel started up for Iconic, and one of the recurring segments will be a “Sunday Ride” where we try to take out something special out for the day. This weekend we had quite a legend – Honda’s NR750!
Picture Intermission – The Britten V1000
The Britten Motorcycle Company is about to release a new book “about the Britten Stables and Britten Motorcycles story,” and they’ve put out a call for photo submissions on Facebook, turning a random post into an interesting gallery about one of the coolest motorcycles ever made. Most of the shots are amateur, but there’s a few fantastic ones (like this …
Video Intermission – Old and New: Yamaha R1M and Yamaha RZV500R
View PostPicture Intermission – A Tour of Moto-Vated
On a road trip to Texas last year, I was introduced to an interesting shop called Moto-Vated in Luling, Texas – they specialize in importing JDM cars and motorcycles, and they have some fantastic stuff in their ever-changing inventory. Come check it out with me!
Video Intermission – Reuniting Grandpa with his DKW
Here’s a short heartwarming video of a family bringing a bike across the ocean to reunite it with their patriarch, the original owner. Don’t blame me if this makes you cry…
