…so, Softail you say?

Written by: Erik

Series: [2023 Harley-Davidson]

Softail? I think so…. but I have no idea why. Last Wednesday, the 18th of January, Harley-Davidson announced the remainder of their 2023 motorcycle lineup. No major surprises, but a few really interesting bits. Breakout? Try some clearasil. The Breakout is back. Stretched long with a nice & juicy fat rear tire, it has come back to the US market. With it’s ridiculously skimpy lean angle of 26.8°, it certainly isn’t going to be carving up any roads.
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It's raining, again…

Written by: Erik
Just another day in paradise. Overcast skies with light rain throughout the day. But! It’s not just a typical rainy and overcast day…. Today, we were blessed with fog. Work calls, I answer… Early next week I need to travel to soggy Silicon Valley to do a presentation and a series of talks for some others. It’s fun, and always a great experience. I get to help other organizations at work by talking about my job, rather than performing my job.
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Do I need a fairing?

Written by: Erik – Bainbridge Island

Series: [2023 Harley-Davidson]

Bats vs Sharks So, Harley-Davidson’s 2023 carryover models have been released. For the past 6 months, I’ve been thinking about getting another bike — a touring motorcycle with a fairing. I prefer the look of the Special series bikes, with the tank, stretched bags, and other changes… so now I’m faced with the question that has spawned many Internet street fights. Batwing fairing or Shark nose fairing? Lets break this down…
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Biosphere 2

Written by: Jake
Biosphere 2: Weirder than Bio-Dome If you’re of a given age, you’ve likely seen the cinematic gem known as Bio-Dome. This movie, starring Pauly Shore and a lesser-known Baldwin brother, has aged like mid-90s milk. However, I didn’t know until a few weeks ago, it was based on a real, repeatedly failed project in the mountains just north of Tucson. Biosphere 2 is a real place, now owned by The University of Arizona.
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