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Victory Motorcycle Raffle for Education Fund

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 5/30/2009

in American Motorcycles, Down Time

Scott and Jon over at Conquest Customs wanted you to know about a special raffle going on for the Lucas Clark Education Fund. Lucas is the 4 year old son of Sgt. Michael K. Clark, left behind when his father was killed in action on October 7, 2008 in Mosul, Iraq. Sgt. Clark owned a [...]

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Twist the Throttle – Updated Schedule

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 4/10/2009

in Down Time, Motorcycle Shows

We wrote about Twist the Throttle before, but they had a little scheduling issue and all of the original dates were postponed. They’re back on the road and the dates are listed below.
The first show about Honda, was on April 6th, though it’s being rerun a couple of times, Dylan Weiss sent me a note [...]

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Motomarathon – 4 Days of Riding the Twisties

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 4/10/2009

in Down Time, Motorcycle Travel

The Motomarathon is a 4 day rally focused on riding routes through beautiful scenery with as many twisties as possible. Isn’t that what a motorcycle was designed to do? Instead of riding thousands of miles on interstate highways, something a car might do better, you go for the curves, an event focused on using your [...]

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Holiday Wishes From The Kneeslider

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 12/23/2008

in Down Time, Kneeslider

It’s been a busy and enjoyable year here at The Kneeslider and it seemed to fly right by. I’m going to roll off the throttle a bit for the rest of the year, wrap a few presents, enjoy the company of family and friends and recharge the batteries. I’ll be working behind the scenes most [...]

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Cardboard Motorcycles and Scooters

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 12/3/2008

in Alternative thinking, Down Time, Workshop & Tools

As the weather turns a bit chilly and you’re looking for an indoor hobby, how about building a motorcycle in your living room where it’s warm or maybe the spare bedroom? Before your significant other starts threatening to kick your butt out into that cold garage, explain it’s just a cardboard sculpture and besides, you’re [...]

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Ducati Monster Raffle at Pro Italia

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 10/12/2008

in Down Time

Got a note from the folks over at Pro Italia, looks like they’re running a raffle for a 2009 Ducati M696 to benefit the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.
Tickets are available now until October 24th. The winner will be announced on the 26th of October at the annual Love Ride in Pomona. The first prize [...]

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Brittown – Review

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 3/31/2008

in Down Time, Motorcycle Shows

Had a chance to sit down and watch the documentary, Brittown, over the weekend and it was interesting.
The movie revolves around “Meatball,” the owner of the Hell on Wheels motorcycle shop in Anaheim, California, a place devoted to rebuilding and repairing all sorts of old British iron and he seems to be pretty good [...]

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Brittown Movie Premiere

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 3/21/2008

in Down Time, Motorcycle Shows, Vintage Motorcycles

If you like old British bikes, you might want to check out Brittown from Scott Di Lalla and Zack Coffman, the same fellows that brought you Choppertown: The Sinners. The Brittown DVD is coming out next week and they’re going to have a premiere showing in San francisco at the Roxie Cinema, located in the [...]

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