Monthly Archives: April 2012

Why I Like To Ride Naked

Posted on April 27, 2012 by david

The Joy of Riding Naked From time to time people ask why I ride a BMW with little or no windscreen protection.  You see, one of the perks of my job  (the best one)  is the opportunity to order a … Continue reading →

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Amazon and Antitrust – what the Seattle Times would not print

Posted on April 19, 2012 by david

Recently the Seattle Times ran several articles dealing with a Supreme Court ruling on an antitrust price-fixing suit brought by the government against large publishing houses charged them with price-fixing. The Times coverage hammered away at what a great thing … Continue reading →

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Gathering the Gear

Posted on April 14, 2012 by david

The Motorcycle Chats (from the April 2012 Ride West BMW e-zine)  Gathering the Gear Team Ride West manager Dave Preston and GM Dave Swezey have over 75 years of riding experience between them. This month they discuss gathering the gear … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready to Ride this Summer

Posted on April 12, 2012 by david

Summer Planning As winter FINALLY abates, or at least it seems to be, at this moment, we turn our attention to warmer and drier rides and the good times of the full on riding season.  Part of the preparation for … Continue reading →

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