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Buzz Kanter - Who Cares? Let’s Ride - May 2009
Posted by: | CommentsBuzz Kanter - Shifting Gears May 2009 I wouldn’t try to guess how many times in the 30 years I’ve been riding motorcycles that I’ve used one to transport myself to a place far away from all the problems and pressures of the everyday world. I’ve not found a better way to escape the day-to-day frustrations than to pull on some riding gear and head for the back roads on my Harley. Once on the road, it might take a few miles, but eventually I know the stress peels away as I focus on the ride. Understanding what most of us are facing in this tough economic climate, we can all look forward to when our biggest decision is if we should stop for gas or food. With that in mind, it’s never too soon to start planning on a weekend or longer getaway, perhaps with a riding buddy or three. And a motorcycle road trip can be a lot cheaper and more fun than most other kinds of vacations.
Who Cares? Let’s Ride
Buzz Kanter - Tough Economy & A Happy Birthday
Posted by: | CommentsTough Economy & A Happy Birthday
Times are tough, and we all have to watch how and where we spend whatever disposable income we still have left. Even the sales of Harley-Davidsons have been way off in the last year, so you can imagine what challenges the smaller companies that support our passion face. On the other hand, gas prices have fallen from almost $5 a gallon last summer to well under $2 as I write this column in January. And it’s a great time to buy a new or used motorcycle, as prices haven’t been this low in years. Dealers are selling models below MSRP, and might even throw in a free leather jacket or oil changes for life if you play your cards right. Read More→
