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This episode of The Riding Obsession podcast is brought to you by The Ugly Apple Cafe of Madison Wisconsin, where they use local overstock produce to offer a quick, tasty breakfast.
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Acknowledgements & Corrections
You do NOT have to be an Illinois resident to take the free MSF training course. You simply have to be able to receive mail somewhere in Illinois. Whether that’s a P.O. box or fixed address may or may not matter. Credit goes to fellow RiderCoach Don Birren for that information, who would credit somebody else who’s name we’ve forgotten.
Trav’s Activities …
- Installed new handlebars + a braided brake line from CoreMoto.
- Mounted an auxiliary light bracket.
- Enjoying Tourmaster’s “Synergy 2” heated gear.
Tim’s Activities …
- Added new luggage and DIY utilities to the Africa Twin.
- Got out for a bit of riding during the warm front.
- Rocked the Madison Mule with friends.
Robin’s Activities …
- Got out for a couple lengthy rides on the new Beemer.
- Continuing to learn the manual.
- Installed crash bars, frame & swing arm sliders, bolt covers, tank pads and mud guards.
Model Focus
The Harley-Davidson Street Rod …
Kit We’re “Blatantly Pushing You To Buy”
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This Month In Motorcycle History
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March 31, 2010 - "Anti-lock Brakes On Motorcycles Prevent Crashes", is released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS),Status Report, Vol. 45, No. 3.
"Smartly tailored roadster with sports-machine performance." -"The Motor Cycle" features a road test of the 1961 Ambassador 'Electra 75".
March 27, 1965 - Roy Orbison breaks his ankle at Hawkstone Park.
March 26, 2003 - After what seemed like an eternity, Italian Moto Guzzi dealers finally take stock of the Breva 750.
March 25, 1909 - Walter Goerke sets a new World Record at Daytona riding his Indian 69 miles in the "One-Hour Motorcycle Race".
Marusho Motorcycles founder Masashi Ito dies at 92.
March 20, 1970 - Fabio Taglioni makes the first sketches for the layout of what will be the new Ducati V-twin.
March 19, 1935 - Monopoly the board game turns 80.
Listener Questions
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Concluding Bit
This episode of The Riding Obsession podcast is brought to you by The Ugly Apple Cafe of Madison Wisconsin, where they use local overstock produce to offer a quick, tasty breakfast.
Again, we’re looking for sponsors for this podcast. Sponsors are given three focused mentions at the start, middle and end of their designated episode. Their contributions are put towards bettering the program’s content and recording equipment.
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Safe travels, everyone!
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