V-Twin Meetups

We have a new meetup group that is for Sport-Twins. There are tons of groups for 4 bangers and Harleys, and even for Ducati's, but the rest of us get left out. So far everyone that I have met is pretty cool. We have 3 Buell, 1 Aprilia, and 1 Ducati in the group. There are other members, but these are the only ones I have met.

Anyway, I have noticed something about Sport-Twin riders, we all get a long and don't have an elitist attitude. Not to say that all others do, or that some of us don't, it is just an observation. Well, due to the bike feeling like it is slipping on me I had to opt out of a great ride this past weekend lead by Ray on his Aprilia. Hopefully I will be back in the saddle this weekend.

It sucks having only one bike. I may get a Blast or similar to tool around on when my Uly is getting worked on.

Tis the season for Motorcycle Events

Well, summer is here and there are a ton of events going on everywhere. If you know of any events going on let me know. I will post them to the Events Calendar. You can email them to me at motocaliblog@gmail.com. I have also added some stuff. The LA Calendar Bike Show in July looks like a lot of fun. If I have my new exhaust by then, I may participate in the Dyno Shootout.

Sport Twins

So I met a guy (Duncan) who is organizing a bunch of sport twins for rides. I will start posting the ride info on the calendar, and I am trying to get him to add to the calendar as well. There is a lot of stuff starting to kick off now that summer is upon us. Hope to see you out there. Let me know if you have anything going on.

"Open Source" approach to motorcycle riding

So I want to take an open approach to helping people become better riders. I have met several people that don't know the basics and really don't understand the advanced stuff. I am on the lookout for some experienced riders who are good instructors that wouldn't mind giving some tips to new riders before going out on a guided ride.

I already have a small group going this Sunday and I am bringing two very experienced riders with me to help give a quick 30 min overview of riding in the canyons. We will be departing the Hollywood area Sunday morning at 9AM headed for the Rock Store on Mulholland Dr. There is no reason why anyone should have to attempt to ride the canyons by themselves for the first time. This ride will be pretty tame with some fairly easy roads.

If you want to join us leave a comment with your email address and I will send you the information. Don't worry I am moderating all comments and will not publish your email address. All types of bikes and riding levels are invited to join. There is no cost at all to be a part of this. It is open to everyone! Hence the "Open Source" part.