Category Archives: Motorcycling

Sena BlueTooth vs. StarCom 1

Posted on June 15, 2012 by MAD

OK, since 2007 I’ve had an intercom system in the bike.  StarCom1 Advanced to be exact. It allows me and a wired passenger to talk.   The intercom part of the StarCom has always been a bit of an issue for … Continue reading →

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2012 Mason-Dixon 20-20 Rally Report

Posted on May 28, 2012 by MAD

If you already know what a Motorcycle Endurance Rally is.  Maybe because you read my report from last year (2011) or (2010) or (2009) you can skip this section and go straight to the Ride report.   Otherwise, the basics are … Continue reading →

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Ride with me for 15 minutes…

Posted on October 12, 2011 by MAD

Last weekend I participated in the Void in Lynchburg, VA. (see prior post). For the ride home we picked the scenic (read twisty) route where possible, avoiding the slab (highway). The video below includes 15 minutes of footage along US … Continue reading →

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The Void 6 (2011 Edition)

Posted on October 10, 2011 by MAD

Rally the Void for 2011 is in the books.  If you don’t know what a long distance rally is check out my report from the Mason Dixon 2011, or the Void last year for explanations. This years theme was water … Continue reading →

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New Eyes for the FJR

Posted on July 9, 2011 by MAD

Light, we need more light captain! Truth be told, the factory/stock headlights on the Yamaha FJR1300 are pretty darn good.  I did replace the factory bulbs with some ‘better’ brighter halogen bulbs when it was new. I also added lower … Continue reading →

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Mason Dixon 20-20 for 2011

Posted on May 30, 2011 by MAD

What is a motorcycle rally? If you already know what a Motorcycle Endurance Rally is.  Maybe because you read my report form last year (2010) or 2009 you can skip this section and go straight to the Ride report.   Otherwise, … Continue reading →

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