It deeply saddens me to see that Harley Davidson is dumping the Buell Motorcycles, the only American sport-bike company.
I never owned a Buell motorcycle but they built a couple of bikes that I had considered for the future and it seemed in the last couple years they started bringing out some competitive rides. I was always intrigued with a number of the motorcycle companies innovations such as fuel in the frame, underslung exhaust and oil in the swingarm.
I have never been a fan of the Harley Davidson motorcycle company and this move will surely solidify my dislike of the motorcycle maker. If they would have sold the company it would have been easier to swallow but to discard them is a slap in the face to the faithful Buell fans and the motorcycle community in general.
Here is a link to a message from the company's founder Erik Buell. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5i7JDNACtI
With the motorcycle touring season coming to an end in much of the country, at least in my neck of the woods. My thoughts have already began to race to next season. We have all ready picked next years big ride which will take us to the scenic state of Utah. We don't have the specifics worked out but that's ok, we will figure it out over the cold winter months. Dreaming of the next adventure is much of the fun and helps me get through the winter chill.
I cringe every time I here somebody say that motorcycle riding is so relaxing. Relaxing! I have been with in inches of being a hood ornament two times this week alone, thank God I was not relaxing. Relaxing conjures up thoughts of kicking back on the couch and watching the game. Not to say you shouldn't ride relaxed but that is body position only.
I suggest ride alert, on edge and ready for what might be around that next blind corner. I would describe motorcycling as fun, exciting, exhilarating, stimulating and even a life changing experience but relaxing doesn't be long in the description.
Be Safe and leave the relaxing for the hot-tub after the ride.
