Post Ride Motorcycle Stuff

Still pumped from the motorcycle ride on January 29 (featured on the last three posts) along with the motorcycle related places I visited. Suck Bang Blow was a lot of fun as well as a good place to eat, and always nice to visit Pat Rogers Harley-Davidson. Even though not motorcycle related (though good food tends to be a part of the riding experience) Jerky Outlet next to Pat Rogers was a fine discovery. Always good to have a great day, good riding buddies (thanks Phil and Terry!), and a great place to go. Rides like that keep me smiling during the days spent in Richmond, Va. Ah the life of a migrant factory worker!
While home, saw the new Motorcyclist Magazine (I am a subscriber; get that and the AMA Magazine as I am also an AMA member). Motorcyclist (the March 2011 issue) had a good story on a "Superbike Vs Supercar" (Ducati 1198 vs Ferrari 458 Italia) which was interesting. I have also seen a video from that shootout on the Motor Trend web site (via the also very fine Motorcyclist magazine web site), and its interesting to say the least.
I also got a kick out of the article on the Ducati Diavel (very) sport cruiser. Want to check that out; but don't believe there is a Ducati dealership in the Richmond area. There IS one in Charlotte, NC...though it has moved from the former location on Independence Blvd (they also sell BMW, Triumph and MV ; or did when I last saw them. My last visit there last fall was their final day at the old location, will have to find and check out the new one. Was a very fine motorcycle shop, always enjoyed visiting that. More on that in a future post.
I also read (checking on motorcycle rear tires, coming up on the time to get a new one for the Vulcan) that Quaker Steak and Lube will start their famous bike nights on April 6. Will check on that, but might want to be watching about that time. Certainly the biggest in the Concord, NC area, and one of the biggest (if not the biggest) in the region. Usually some vendors on hand, always some fine bands, usually good food/beverage specials, and a slew of motorcycles are on hand. Good to get there early, it has been known to fill up rather early. I will update that bit of news as events get closer. There are also many, many fine bike nights in the Charlotte, NC area, and also now there is a Quaker Steak and Lube in Richmond...and they will be holding bike nights too. I like those, good way to get together with some friends, and check out some interesting motorcycles.