http://www.ridingnaked.org Discussing all Things Related to Naked Motorcycles Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:45:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have never seen a bike that is this ugly or cool (I have not decided).  This is Honda’s DN-01.  Inside this odd bike there is a 680cc liquid-cooled engine with a HFT continuously variable, hydromechanical two-mode automatic transmission.  The transmission also has a six-speed manual mode that I can ... http://www.ridingnaked.org/2008/10/dn-01/ While looking at riding gear at motorcycle superstore, I stumbled upon this Icon backpack.  It is unlike anything I have ever seen before.  The overall concept of having a highly visible riding backpack is a great idea.  I’m going to try to track one of these down in a store ... http://www.ridingnaked.org/2008/10/icon-backpack/ Sun day KT and I enjoyed a nice escorted ride through the back roads of southwest-lower Michigan.  The ride was the first annual benefit ride for my college alma mater.  For $25 we received a shirt, free lunch and a nice escorted ride.  And it all the proceeds went to a ... http://www.ridingnaked.org/2008/10/benefit-ride/ I just wanted to let everyone know I have not abandoned my blog.  I have been very busy at work and have not done anything motorcycle related in several weeks until yesterday–I rode my bike to work.  I know–­a fascinating, insightful piece of information that I’m sure you could not ... http://www.ridingnaked.org/2008/09/an-update/ That was exactly my reaction while riding on some nice curvy roads in southwest Michigan.  Three small deer crossed my path causing me to slam on the breaks.  Naturally I thought, “Hmm…I’m glad I did not hit them that would hurt.”  Then I wondered how many people actually hit deer.  ... http://www.ridingnaked.org/2008/09/oh-deer/ I just want to take a moment to encourage everyone riding this holiday weekend to be careful and have a great time.  I hope to get a few miles in, but I’m afraid most of them will be in a car. http://www.ridingnaked.org/2008/08/enjoy-the-weekend/ I went into bike shop to look at some saddlebags for my bike.  As I was walking in a red bike caught my eye.  It was the Ducati Hypermotard 1100 S.  I’ve seen pictures of this bike before, but it looked so much better in person. What attracted me to this ... http://www.ridingnaked.org/2008/08/ducati-hypermotard-1100-s/ Over the weekend I had an opportunity to put a few bugs on my new Shoei RF-1000.  Here are some of my observations and opinions.  What I like… The RF-1000 is very comfortable.  It is soft and light weight.  The cheek pads are removable for changing and washing.  The quality of the ... http://www.ridingnaked.org/2008/08/shoei-rf-1000-review/ After returning my Icon Airframe I was still lacking a helmet.  So I set out on a quest to get a new Airframe.  Ryan and I went down to Turn 1 Motor sports in Plymouth, Indiana.  They have one of the largest selections of helmets around here.  Unfortunately they didn’t ... http://www.ridingnaked.org/2008/08/new-helmet/ A few days ago I reported that I had contacted Icon about my Airframe helmet.  I was told I needed to return it to the place of original purchase.  I picked up the helmet at Performance Motor Sports in Holland, Michigan.  Yesterday I took a trip up there to take ... http://www.ridingnaked.org/2008/08/great-service/