Category Archives: Motorcyling

Riding with electrons: the Harley Livewire

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Ben Mazhary-Clark

When Harley announced that they would be taking their new electric concept motorcycle (tagged as Livewire) on tour for people to try out, I jumped at the opportunity.  There was the usual sign-up and then forget about it for a … Continue reading →

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Plowing through the Midwest fields

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Ben Mazhary-Clark

It was another year (2012 for those keeping track).  A new opportunity arose to propel myself through states I had never been to in a flurry of two wheeled mayhem.  My best friend Dave of entirely too many years to … Continue reading →

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Adventures in commuting

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Ben Mazhary-Clark

Now that my 1986 Kawasaki Concours has been repaired over the last two years to the point of becoming a reliable commuter vehicle, I’ve been riding it to work almost constantly for the last two months.  This always makes an … Continue reading →

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Riding the Ducati Diavel

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Ben Mazhary-Clark

When I got a mail from Cycle World stating that I could fill out a form for a chance to ride one of their Ten Best motorcycles of 2011 in my city I figured, “Why not?  Doesn’t hurt to try.” … Continue reading →

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A glutton for punishment

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Ben Mazhary-Clark

If there is one thing about me, I can’t resist a good offer.  Be it a deal online, some rare antique that is undervalued at a yard sale, or an odd piece of tech at a local Goodwill, I am … Continue reading →

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Great pain makes for great success

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Ben Mazhary-Clark

When taking on a used bike there are bound to be trials and tribulations.  However when taking on a bike over 20 years old, the emotional state of your bike can only be in greater flux. I bought the 1986 … Continue reading →

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The folly of a used motorcycle

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Ben Mazhary-Clark

When I decided to “trade up” in motorcycles in April 2010 I had no idea what I was getting myself into.  Without this foresight, I plunged myself into buying a 1986 Kawasaki Concours (a “connie”).  In my mind, I considered this … Continue reading →

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Reedsport loop ride report

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Ben Mazhary-Clark

Ride report for April 10-11 2010 I decided a couple months ago I had to try out this BLM road I heard about that was paved and was 70 miles of going through the middle of nowhere. The route is … Continue reading →

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