Summer is coming, New Subaru Wheels
Well summer will surely come sometime soon even thought the weatherman is desperately hanging on to winter temperatures. We will …
Category Archives: New Products
New Vespa Logo, Thoughts?
I have redesigned a new logo for my blog or at least for the Vespa portion of it. The Abarth …
So NOT Ready
Driverless Cars?
Follow-Up on Forma Boots
This is a company that really stands behind their products and goes far beyond the expected warranty. Best of all, their products are so good, so comfortable and technically number one! There are many end of season sales going on so Go Buy a Pair Now!
5-Days | 30 Hours | Finally Ready
No more back, butt or any other discomfort. I now stop when I am mentally tired and exhausted. For the first time in my life, riding is totally comfortable. It’s like finding that perfect mattress, linen and bedding for that perfect night sleep. I would rate the Russell Day Long equivalent to sleeping at the Hilton. Just PERFECT!
Powered Paragliding
They performed side flips and one person (the instructor I think) was really showing off and being a daredevil. I guess they had a captive audience since we had nowhere to go.
Ouch and Yikes, I almost dropped my canoe!
So I have had three bones removed from my wrist (proximal row carpectomy) and it makes flipping or turning things …
Fiat 124 Spider Abarth – Hot off the Press!
So while I was at the Capital Dodge yesterday they had just received the latest brochure and pricing for the …
New VIRB XE and a Trib to Ottawa
As mentioned in my earlier blog, I sold the VIRB Elite and purchased the new Garmin VIRB XE. The new …
SOS System for Motorcycles
I have much to talk about since the riding season has begun. I sold my VIRB Elite and replaced it …
Lee Parks Design – Motorcycle Gloves
These gloves could be the best motorcycle gloves ever except for their quality in the sizing department. They are made …
Honda’s New African Twin
There seems to be a lot of talk about this new African Twin by Honda, and as I can see …
Fiat 124 Spider First Look!
Today was Day one of the Ottawa Car Show and I was there just a few hours after it opened …
Where to draw the line when gearing up?
Gearing up or down when riding a motorcycle is a very personal matter. Often it is related to experiences and …
The Telsa of Scooters is Here!
This blog started as Vespa Adventures and has developed into Riding Adventures to accommodate my graduation from Scooter to Cruiser …
Gone Fishing
How many times have I wanted to go fishing when passing a river or pond with the motorcycle? Actually, quite …
Skene P3 Brake/Running Lights on BMW F700GS – Installation
As mentioned in my earlier post, I had ordered two sets of Skene P3 Lights for the brake and running …
Deceleration Products – Purchase or Not?
I was first introduced to deceleration lights in Ottawa Canada where the inventor and manufacturer demonstrated the hook-up and spoke …
Amazing Technology enabling us to enjoy just one glass of a fine wine…
I spent the last two days in the Abarth driving from Russell to Cobourg, Simcoe and so on. There are …
BMW and Batteries – EarthX to the rescue!
Last weekend I attended my first Tech-Day at the Ottawa BMW Motorcycle Club. It was an excellent opportunity to meet …
First the Bikes, Now the Abarth
Although I have chosen not to perform the maintenance on the Abarth like I do on the bikes, it still …
Dynamic Motorrad LED Ultra Bright Flashers
The bikes are home and now the long list of accessories installations begin. This time in pairs, two sets of …
Boots, Shoes or Slippers
About a year ago I came across a pair of boots online that piqued my interest. At first it was …
Introducing the 500X – So Cool, As Always!
The amazing commercials from FIAT for the Abarth C won my heart that led me to eventually purchase a ABART …
Automatic Kick-Ass Abarth!!!
New for 2015 is an automatic Abarth for people who want the excitement of driving but do not (or do …
New bikes finalized
It turns out that the BMW F 700 GS that is factory lowered is just the perfect size for my …
Triumph 800 XRx 2015 Specs and Pictures Released
The model that I am interested in ordering for 2015 is the XRX because it is more for the street …
Sold… Time for a new Adventure!
So the end of the riding season ends with no bike to ride and a major decision to make. I …
Viking Bag’s New Infographic
I recently received notification from Viking Bags that they have created a new Infographic to help riders choose the best …
Dollar Shave Club – Excellent and Saves Money
I just joined and tested the blades from the dollar shave club. Check it out and please join using the …
Cleaning/Lubricating the Chain and Sprocket
Cleaning the chain, the sprocket and the grease and grime from the back wheel can be a chore if you …
Ducati Scrambler? Very Interesting…
I came across this video ad for the new Ducati Scrambler. It is my kind of bike, Classic, light and …
Viking Bags
I recently was introduced to the guys at Viking Bags and they sent me over a tail bag for my …
PDM 60 – Power Distribution & Management
For years I have used posi-taps and always tapped into power where ever and when ever I needed it. But …
The GoPro that didn’t Go! Garmin to the Rescue…
Technology, integration of it and fulfilling ones needs are often quite different. That is the case with the GoPro Hero …
Mike has a Bike (it rymes)
Yes there are a few more entries this week than usual due to rainy weather and relaxing at Away in …
GPS Installation on CTX700N
The Problem Two days ago my Garmin Nuvi 550 started re-booting every few minutes. It became impossible to use. After …
Good Gas – Bad Gas
So many friends of mine fill up their bikes and cars with the least expensive gas available. Often they use …
Installing Fenix CREE Bullet LED Lights on Honda CTX700N
I recently ordered a set of Fenix Bullet LED Spots for my CTX700N. I purchased them from one of my …
One journey has ended while another begins….
This time two years ago I was riding a naked Vespa GTV-300 around the country side. One year after that …
GPS and GoPro Install on the CTX700N
So it is back to the installation stage to get my new bike fully functional in the same manner as …
Windshield Installed on Honda CTX700N
I received the windshield and decided to install it this morning. I will also attached the GoPro and Garmin using …
Shad Side Cases and Seats for Honda
There is no better time than the present to pre-order a set of Shad SH36 Side Cases for your Honda. …
Introducing the Honda CTX700N
Ok, I bought a motorcycle. Yes I did and I traded in my GTV-300 for it. For those interested, the …
A Torrid Love Affair?
What is our little vespa doing together with a big CTX700N at the romantic Victoria Rose Inn? Stay tuned to …
Carrying Extra Gas
Often we find ourselves in that nail-biting situation riding down an unknown road somewhere where we do not know where …
Belt Inspection, Adjustments and GoPro Mounted to Helmet
My wife had a dinner party at work last night and I had spent most of the day riding from …
GoPro Mounted on Vespa GTV-300 or GTS-300
So after deciding to put out an absurd amount of money for the new GoPro 3 Hero Black, I had …
Vinyl, Plastic and Rubber Protectant
When I purchased my Fiat 500 Abarth last year, the Business Manager Mr. Chris Lauzon and I were discussing proper …
Malossi Exhaust Installed
This is it! The last of my planned installations is complete. This was the most difficult for me since I …
