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Thoughts on customer service
Recently I had to take my Suzuki V-Strom 1000 in for some unexpected service due to a recall related to three separate electrical issues. It’s an experience that’s annoyed me on many levels, not least of which being the fact I can no longer hold reliability as an advantage over competitors. Up until January, if…
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Victory Octane: Flop or Underappreciated Genius?
Victory’s Octane disappoints, despite boasting a promising future direction for the brand
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The freedom of lane splitting
Not too long ago, I wrote an article suggesting that motorcyclists in the United Kingdom and the rest of the European Union are generally more skilled than their American counterparts. The reason behind this, I suggested, was the intense amount of testing that comes as a result of the EU’s tiered licensing. In doing so,…
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Auritech biker earplugs – review
Auritech Biker earplugs enhance comfort, allowing conversation while riding
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2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin – First Ride
The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is best suited for on-road use, offering comfort, reliability, and potential aftermarket accessories.
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British riders are better
(Originally published on RideApart) Fire up the hater machine: There’s no way things are going to be civilized after a headline like that. But if you haven’t gone straight to the comments section to break your fingers typing a load of stereotype-driven vitriol (Bad teeth! Socialism! Rain! Russell Brand!), if you are actually still reading…
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Riding Motorcycles In Britain
(Originally published on Motorcycle.com) Forget the Frogs, the UK is best for motorcycling Not too long ago Tod Rafferty wrote a piece for Motorcycle.com in which he intimated that France is the best country for motorcyclists. As a resident of the country that is France’s oldest and closest enemy, I feel I am duty-bound to…
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What I want: Triumph Tiger Sport
Expressing interest in the Triumph Tiger Sport.