The Backroads Report November 9th, 2024 #341

Published: Sat, 11/09/24

Brian Rathjen's

Free Wheelin'

Get Planning. Get Going.

Things usually tend to work the same way here at Backroads Central.

I have my job – a series of tasks and chores - that have been carried out for more than three decades, and seems more and more like an enjoyable – fairly stress-free very long retirement, and almost routine.

Sometimes it seems that we can run into a time when, to me, the boot is on the other foot.

Shira is awesome at what she does: art, production, color match-ups… basically being the artsy kid that her parents had hoped she’d be. It never was to include writing a monthly column, although her Inside Scoop seems to be easier for her than her Whatchathinkin page. I think she named it that when I asked her to start writing something for every month. More a question, not a statement.

Me? I never seem to be without something to say. Much to my detriment.

Until this month, it seems that the boot is on the other foot this day.

Free Wheelin'

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Law Office of Paul Gargiulo, P.C.

Royal Enfield Flying Flea

https://flyingflea.media/posts/the-philosophy-of-flying-flea?locale=en

Marking a major milestone in the company’s 123+ years of history, Royal Enfield proudly enters the EV space by announcing the launch of its completely new electric vehicle brand, Flying Flea.

The new Flying Flea brand takes inspiration from the original Royal Enfield Flying Flea motorcycle of the 1940s, a landmark in automotive engineering and design. Though it was purpose-built for use during WWII when these amazing machines were airdropped via parachute to provide lightweight, easy-to-use all-terrain mobility, it was later embraced by civilians too for city exploration purposes. This lightness, agility and adaptability returns with the Flying Flea brand and its upcoming range of electric vehicles.

Flying Flea

King Kenny Roberts Starts MotoAmerica Talent Cup Team

https://www.motoamerica.com/king-kenny-roberts-to-start-motoamerica-talent-cup-team/

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is thrilled to announce that three-time World Champion Kenny Roberts will make a welcome return to American road racing as a team owner in the 2025 Parts Unlimited Talent Cup, a championship designed to prepare young North American racers who have the desire and talent to compete on the world stage of MotoGP.

Roberts, who was influential as a team owner in getting American road racers Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, John Kocinski, and Kenny Roberts Jr. to be World Champions, is hopeful of giving young racers the opportunity to join those legends as Grand Prix racers via MotoAmerica’s new Talent Cup program.

MotoAmerica

Avant GS-1300 Front Fender Extension

Machineart_Moto, designers of specialized products for BMW motorcycles, have designed and developed the Avant GS-1300, a "No-Drill" Front Fender Extension for the 2024+ BMW R1300 GS, and the coming 2025 BMW R1300 GSA.
The Avant GS-1300 adds 6" of extra length to the stock front fender to effectively reduce mud, water, tar, and stone splash back onto the engine, pipes, and surrounding components to protect the surfaces and reduce clean-up maintenance. Avant is designed with sufficient clearance to fit with both the standard and larger BMW accessory Sump Guards.
A key feature of the Avant is its ease of installation!
"Avant GS-1300: List price USD $79.00

machineartmoto

The Shop

Climate Controlled & Secure Motorcycle Storage

Ride HVMC is excited to offer climate controlled and secure motorcycle storage. Nearby to Beacon, New York located just off of I-84 and within 10 minutes to Hudson train line for easy access from Putnam, Westchester, or New York City. Conveniently within walking distance also to several great restaurants and cafes. Don’t stress the city congestion and strict policing, ride from where the best roads in New York begin!

The Shop

ICE DRIVING USA!

Hit the ice in Subaru WRXs of the latest model fitted with special ice driving tires from Sweden in a breathtaking winter wonderland! Spots are limited - sign up now to secure your unforgettable driving experience!

This is going to be fun!

Ice Driving USA

Garmin Tread 2 GPS

Garmin is excited to share its latest release in the off-road navigation space, Tread 2. Purpose-built for snowmobile, side-by-side, ATV, UTV and motorcycle enthusiasts, the next-gen Tread 2 features a rugged design and superior mapping, as well as an all new Handlebar Controller that offer easy and convenient controlling.

Garmin

Benny's Bodega

Volkswagen Raffle

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Can Backroads Have an Official Charity?

Oh sure, you betcha!

"These are people helping people”- The Bodega operates with no government funding, their doors stay open and their shelves stocked from donations given by their supporters!

Created and run by one couple, and started in their home - they are one of the most giving families we know...
Set up like a store, the Bodega offers hard working people who are struggling, a place to “shop” for basic needs items free of charge. Their target population is the A.L.I.C.E (Asset limited, income constrained, employed) population, the people working hard but not making enough to get by, while simultaneously making too much to receive any government assistance.

Please consider buying a raffle and helping some great people with a really great cause.

Someone's gotta win - why not you? Backroads' thanks you!

Benny's Bodega

Beemer Boneyard

Maintenance Kits

Make Your BMW Service Easy!

Here you will find complete 12/24K mile maintenance kits for all K-Bikes, Oilheads and Hexhead bikes. We use German made Bosch, Mahle or Mann, oil, fuel and air filters, Bosch spark plugs and OEM quality crush washers and o-rings in our kits. Everything you'll need to perform the 12K or 24K mile service on your bike is included. We also stock maintenance DVDs from JVB Productions that show you how to do all of the procedures. Now stocking Clymer repair manuals for all BMW motorcycles. Save hundreds of dollars by doing your own work! We also carry a select line of new OEM or OEM equivalent new BMW motorcycle parts including Carbone Lorraine brake pads, Bosch oil filters, Westco batteries, and Bosch K-bike fuel pumps as well as aftermarket fuel pump kits for Oilheads.

Beemer Boneyard

What? You Don't Read

Backroads Magazine?

Some of you just get The Backroads Report

but you really need to read the magazine...

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Bluebird of Bitterness

The Escape of the Week

National D-Day Memorial

Bedford, Virginia

On June 6, 1944, Allied troops battled insurmountable odds to secure freedom for the world. At our awe-inspiring memorial, we share their stories and pay tribute to their valor, fidelity, and unimaginable sacrifice.

This memorial is amazing in every way, and we strongly suggest a visit this Veteran's Day, or whenever you are near the Bedford, Virginia region.

D-Day Memorial

Presents

Song of the Week

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Memphis, TN

This studio, in Memphis, is the Home of Soul...

The music that was written, produced and recorded here changed the flavor of the music in the United States forever.

In 1972, after the riots in the Watts section of Los Angeles, Stax came across the country - every artist - and played a concert for the ages...Click on any of these.. But we suggest you start with the opening...

Issac Hayes and the Theme to Shaft!

If you travel to Memphis make it a point to visit Stax...

Stax

On the Backroads Now ...

The November Issue of Backroads!

At a Dealer Near You...

November 2024 Edition of Backroads!

Ride cross country with us as we put the Harley-Davidson Pan America CVO to the test. We'll visit the D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia and spend some time in Milwaukee at the H-D Museum and a nifty We're Outta Here too!

Ride far, Ride smart...Ride the Backroads!

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