New York Rider

My 749 when it was mint…

Over the summer, while trying to avoid a Tahoe pulling out out of a parking spot in Williamsburg, I took a spill. Luckily, it only resulted in a few bruises and a cracked helmet. Giving up my 749 was pretty upsetting, but I didn’t feel like riding the rest of the season.   But spring is here and I’m ready to go again. Looking for a used cruiser or Monster that I can turn into a rat bike / road warrior… definitly nothing fancy. If you know about any bikes available, let me know! Happy spring. -Steve

I really don’t want this site to look like an obituary…but this shit makes me sick. It’s really not worth riding like a maniac…

Article from 1010Wins, 4/11/08
1 Dead, 1 Critical in Taconic Parkway Crash

Confiscated motorcycles at an NYPD auto pound.

If you haven’t learned yet, if you get caught in NYC without proper a motorcycle license (that little “M”), registration or insurance papers, the NYPD can confiscate your bike. Fun!

The original Daily News article from last summer:
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REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES)

Yahoo! News Photo

The awesome people at New York Adorned are putting together an Art Show this Saturday to benefit their tattooist and friend Bryan Randolph’s son Golden who has a serious and rare blood disease. There will be original artwork, t shirts, prints and other good stuff for sale with all proceeds going to the Randolph family. If you can’t make the event and can still help the family, please visit their site and make a donation:
http://web.mac.com/bryanrandolph/Site/Golden.html

Stay Golden Benefit
Saturday, April 5th, 2008
8 - 11pm
Saved Gallery
3 Hope Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 11211
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Police Officer Alexander Felix

The drunk driver who killed a well respected cop last summer pleaded guilty to manslaughter. While he should be hanged, he’s looking at a max of only six years. The cop, Alexander Felix, was riding his brand new Yamaha rig in Inwood when he got slammed by a minivan driven by the drunk Kevin Casado.

Rest in peace Alexander…

Daily News article >

Original article from July 2007 >

The NYC DOT are being a bunch of little bitches!!! They refuse to comply with federal law to allow motorcycles to use high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) lanes.

AMA Article >

The NYPD already has a bunch of scooters…but it looks like they’re gonna test these electric bad boys in early 2008. If you’re a criminal, try not to run too fast…

Article on AutoBlogGreen.com

New York Ducati / Triumph / KTM (aka Corsa Motorsports) has been getting a lot of shit the past few years for poor customer service, long waits for service, and some have complained about cost. My first new bike was a 2001 Monster Dark that I got from the now closed Ducati Manhattan on 11th Ave…not a good time. In 2006, I bought my 2006 749 Superbike from the guys in SoHo. I was happy to get the bike, but the experience was just ok. I also had to book my first service a month and a half in advance, which was annoying. But since then, things have definitely changed! Bill, Marcos and crew (some new guys who really know their shit) have turned that place around. I brought my Duc for service in mid January, and it was joy. Everyone was great…and the service was done on time. They even wiped down all the garage dust off my baby. I look foward to bringing it back in the spring to get some track modifications. So, the attitude is gone. To end the pain of waiting for service, a new service shop is under construction in Long Island City…which I hear will be open by spring. You’ll be able go directly there, or you can drop your rig off in Soho, and they’ll shuttle it to and from Queens. As far as cost…gimme a fuckin a break dude…you bought a Ducati, not a motorino.

Oh, and got a new site in the works: www.nyducati.com

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The March of Dimes Bikers for Babies® annual ride in the NYC area is set for Sunday, June 22, 2008.

The ride will start at the T.G.I. Friday’s in Tarrytown, NY (Rte 119) and wind around 65 miles of scenic country roads in Westchester and Rockland counties over the historic Bear Mountain Bridge, ending with a celebration party including free BBQ and live band held at Haverstraw Bay Park. A bike blessing will take place before the ride.

Register Online at: www.marchofdimesride.org
or call: March of Dimes Northern Metro Division Serving the Westchester, Rockland, Orange & Putnam area 914-407-5005

Date: Sunday, June 22, 2008
Registration: 10:00 a.m. at T.G.I. Friday’s @ 240 White Plains Road (Rte 119) Tarrytown, NY
Start: 11:00 a.m. Line up in front of T.G.I. Friday’s
Finish: 12:30 pm (approx.) at Haverstraw Bay Park - 21 Gagan Road, Haverstraw, NY

At the finish of Sunday’s RIDE enjoy –
BIKE SHOW, LIVE MUSIC, LUNCH, AWARDS, RAFFLES, AND MORE

Riders Minimum donation of $25 to Ride.
Passengers Minimum donation of $10 to Ride.
Ask friends, relatives and co-workers to make additional donations to support your efforts.
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.

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