By Nicky Zarras, Feature Editor/NV For many of us in the MSTA situational awareness brings back memories of combat operations. Loss of situational awareness during combat results in the loss of human life. At Petra, the local Greek Bar at Tivoli Village in Las Vegas, Nevada, I got into a discussion with a retired USAF [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Motorcycle’
Situational Awareness
January 20th, 2012 
VersysRider 
Posted in Safety 
Tags: aircraft, awareness, Combat Operations, Flight Instructor, insure, like, Motorcycle, Riding, road, route, situational, Situational Awareness, USAF 
1 Comment »Why Do We Ride?
January 14th, 2012 VersysRider After a spirited ride along the Peak-to-Peak Highway a few weeks ago, I asked the guys I was riding with this simple question: “Why do you ride motorcycles?” The responses were varied. But as each reason was stated, the rest of the group typically chimed in with “me too.” So I began making a list [...]
“The First Time”
January 14th, 2012 VersysRider Do you remember your first time? You were probably a little uncertain how to proceed, maybe even a bit nervous. But you knew it was going to be fun, people had told you so. They said it could be intense, stimulating, even relaxing – and you were ready to find out for yourself. You were [...]
Honda VFR1200F – An Owner’s Perspective
January 14th, 2012 VersysRider When I trade vehicles, it?s usually to upgrade rather than jump off in a totally new direction. So when it came time to trade my trusty 1998 Honda VFR800 FI, the first name on my list was Honda?s latest VFR, the 2010 VFR1200F. Choosing the 6-speed manual transmission over the Dual Clutch Transmission version was [...]
Posted in Colorado - Wyoming, Reviews Tags: Automatic Transmission, Honda, Honda Vfr, Motorcycle, VFR 1 Comment »Product Eval: Cortech “Super Mini” Tankbag
January 14th, 2012 VersysRider Here’s a pretty cool little tankbag I recently purchased that fits the 2009 BMW 1200 GSA or 2007 FJR1300 like it’s made for them. It’s a Cortech Tourmaster “Super Mini” strap mount tankbag, p/n 82-427, available at A&S Cycles http://ascycles.com/detail.aspx?ID=47484 and other reputable motorcycle stores. Shop around. I got mine on sale (shipped) for $60, [...]
Posted in Colorado - Wyoming, Reviews Tags: BMW GSA, FJR, Motorcycle, Tourmaster Super Mini No Comments »Member Profile: Larry Ward
January 5th, 2012 VersysRider Hometown/State? Canfield, Ohio First Motorcycle? 1968 Honda Super 90 Current motorcycle(s)? My stable includes a 1994 BMW R1100RS, 1991 Suzuki DR250S, 2001 Tomos Targa LX moped and Garelli Super Sport XL moped. Years Riding? I’ve been riding motorcycles for 46 years.
Member Profile: Raymond Cadieux
December 18th, 2011 VersysRider Hometown/Province? Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada First Motorcycle? 1934 Harley-Davidson flathead 45, purchased in 1949. Current motorcycle(s)? 2005 Kawasaki Concours Years Riding? I rode from 1949 through 1953. Then took a break till 1976. In total, I have been riding and wrenching on motorcycles for 35 years. Joined MSTA (when)? I joined the club in December, 1985. [...]
Posted in Profiles Tags: Canada, Dana Sawyer, Harley-Davidson flathead 45, Honda Hoot, Honda V-4 Sport Touring Association, HSTA, Kawasaki Concours, Knoxville, Motorcycle, motorcycle adventure, Msta, Québec, Ride at your own PACE, Road Rider, Sherbrooke, Sport Touring, ST1100, STAR, Tennessee, V-Fourum 1 Comment »Member Profile: Roger Magill
December 15th, 2011 VersysRider Hometown/State? Port Charlotte, Florida First Motorcycle? 1972 Honda CB500 Four Current motorcycle(s)? 1993 Honda ST1100 Years Riding? Well, in a linear fashion, since 1972. I took a giant break in the middle, however. Total years riding . . . five. Joined MSTA (when)? i joined the club in November, 2010.
Michigan – Post Meeting Workshops UPDATE!
December 13th, 2011 VersysRider By John Cirner The idea came to me years ago when hanging out in the parking lot of Kerby’s Coney Island after a HSTA (back in the old days) breakfast meeting. I observed the collective group of riders standing around in small sub-groups talking about all things motorcycle related. In the summer months the gatherings [...]
Member Profile: Jim Cook
December 11th, 2011 VersysRider Hometown/State? Oklahoma First Motorcycle? 1972 Norton Commando 750 Current motorcycle(s)? 2008 Kawasaki Concours Years Riding? I’ve been riding motorcycles for 30+ years. Joined MSTA (when)? I joined the club in November, 2010.
