Nifty Motorcycle Related Decorating Items

Nifty Motorcycle Related Decorating Items Spotted at the local Hobby Lobby I thought was interesting enough to share, Click to enlarge:

This was a neat framed shadow box of a Miniature Motorcycle Shop

Assorted Metal Bikes 

Evan a Side Car 

Wall Art 

Wall Mural 

Ride On,

Torch

Follow Torch & Midlife Motorcycle Madness on Google +

Torch & Midlife Motorcycle Madness is on the new social media from Google, Google +. If you've gotten yourself on Google ° (one of the 10 million estimated users by last weekend), you can follow me here: Torch

And of course,
Ride on,
Torch

Find The Best

Hello MMM Readers- FindTheBest.com

I don't need to tell you that buying a new bike is both an exciting and daunting task. A bike is a reflection of its rider, and you want your next bike to fit your particular riding style. With hundreds of bikes in a verity of categories—from cruiser and sport to chopper and touring—you are going to be baffled if you head to the dealership without a game plan. Instead of looking at dozens of sites reading hundreds of opinions FindTheBest's Motorcycle Comparison offers you an objective database of over 240 motorcycle.

Differentiate your picks by horsepower, displacement, MSRP, spec break down, and much more! If you have your heart set on a particular manufacturer, such as a Harley-Davidson, select Harley-Davidson from the drop-down Manufacturer menu for a listing of all relevant bikes. Having trouble deciding between the 33 different 2011 Harley models? Pick up to ten bikes that initially catch your eye and hit the "Compare" button. Your custom side-by-side will show detailed information on the engines, factory warranty, suspension, wheel size, available colors, and more; when I use "objective" I really mean it!

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In order for the comparison to meet its full potential, it requires the assistance of the entire motorcycle community. This is a call to action: Help your fellow riders by providing them with a "User Review," found at the bottom listing of the bike you ride or have ridden in the past. Top FTBers are recognized on our User Profile Comparison, so help your fellow riders and become an FTBer today!



Ride on,
Torch

RevZilla's Gear Givaway

Here is another Gear Giveaway you can enter to win:

AGV AX-8 DS Helmet

They are having this contest for June and for July.

Ride on,

Torch

CycleTrader.com Announces Custom Chopper Giveaway

CycleTrader.com Announces Custom Chopper Giveaway

The nation’s leading powersports marketplace celebrates the launch of its free Place an Ad service with inaugural social media contest

Norfolk, VA – June 10, 2011 – CycleTrader.com, a division of Dominion Enterprises, and Hardcore Choppers have partnered to award one lucky winner with a brand new custom chopper. The CycleTrader’UP contest celebrates the one-month anniversary of CycleTrader’s new free classified listing service. The chopper was designed and built by Hardcore Choppers in Sterling, Virginia.

Riders can visit Cycle Trader’s Facebook page to upload a photo of their current motorcycle, and then comment why they deserve a new custom chopper in 140 characters or less. Entries will be accepted until August 22, 2011. The public will be able to vote for their favorite entries through September 5, 2011. The entry with the most votes will be selected as the grand prize winner.

“With the initial success of our free Place an Ad service launched earlier this month, we anticipate this contest will continue to highlight our industry-leading classified sites to motorcycle owners across the country,” said Scott Spears, Director of Private Party Advertising.

Along with the grand prize giveaway of a custom chopper, there will be prizes for runner-up winners. Second-prize winners will receive a Galaxy helmet; third-prize winners will receive $100 gift cards from MotorcycleSuperstore.com; and fourth-prize winners will receive a Cycle Trader prize pack, including a Top of the Line classified listing & assorted promotional items.
Since the launch of its new private seller packages, there are more than 8,250 private seller listings on CycleTrader.com. Each free listing includes four photos and remains online for two weeks. Available upgrades include more photos, extended listings for up to 12 weeks, and video and premium visibility on the website.

Motorcycle riders can visit http://facebook.com/cycletrader to enter the contest, preview other entries and watch videos of the custom bike built by Hardcore Choppers.

About CycleTrader.comCycle Trader, a division of Dominion Enterprises, is the leading powersports marketplace connecting buyers and sellers to new and used motorcycles, ATVs, PWCs, and snowmobiles. With more than 150,000 vehicles available, Cycle Trader offers the widest selection of powersports vehicles online. Visit http://www.CycleTrader.com.

About Dominion Enterprises
Dominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services company serving the automotive, enthusiast and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, and employment industries. The company's businesses provide a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions including Internet advertising, lead generation, CRM, Web site design and hosting, and data management services. The company has more than 40 market-leading Web sites reaching more than 17.6 million unique visitors monthly, and more than 280 magazines with a weekly circulation of 2.4 million. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., the company has 4,900 employees in more than 186 offices nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.dominionenterprises.com.


Media Contact:
Fred Rose
(757) 351-7068 fred.rose@cycletrader.com
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Midlife Motorcycle Madness $25.00 J&P Cycles Gift Card Contest

Midlife Motorcycle Madness has teamed up with J&P Cycles to bring it's readers a $25.00 Gift Card Contest.

Caption this photo and get a chance to win a $25.00 Gift Card from J&P Cycles:

Contest time frame: June 1-8, 2011

Prizes: J&P Cycles will provide a $25 gift card for the winner.

Contest Rules and Regulations:

Contestants enter to win by leaving a comment captioning the provided photo and then stating what they will buy to upgrade their bike with using the $25.00 gift card. You may make the comment as short or as long as needed. All entries will be judged by me on humor, wittiness and creativity. After the contest ends I will read and judge all entries and post the winner. The winner can email me their contact information to provide to J&P Cycles. J&P Cycles will issue the $25.00 Gift Card to the Winner.

Remember, it is a two part entry comment, the photo caption and what the $25.00 gift card will be used for.

Be sure & support our sponsor by shopping at J&P Cycles:

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Ride on & Good Luck!
Torch

MeanStreet Riders

You have probably already read several motorcycle blogs talking about the MeanStreet Riders. Yes, there is a new band two wheelin’ onto the music scene and their making sparks and soon to be rising up the charts. The MeanStreet Riders, whose members are made up of motorcycle riders, enjoy making music about all aspects of riding.

MeanStreet Mary, the bands Social Media Publicist, contacted me and asked if I would be interested in listening to a pre-release demo of their up and coming new album being released June first. I love music so I jumped at the opportunity. The CD arrived in the mail in a few days.

You can read how the band was formed and their bios on their websites see the links at the end of this article. I would like to take the time here to talk about their music.

You cannot pigeonhole there music into one safe genre or make a comparison to one other single popular band. The closest I could come up with to maybe compare them to would be the Eagles.  Some of the songs have a definite Classic Rock style & sound and others have a more Modern Country or Americana type sound. You can hear all kinds of instruments in the MeanStreet Riders music from electric guitars to banjo. The vocals are solid with lots of harmony.

It’s hard to put the feelings of riding into words, let alone song, but the MeanStreet Riders manage to pull it off.  The first song on the CD, High on the Hog, starts off with a Classic Rock style guitar riff that propels the song to the finish like a hard twist of the throttle. I’m reminded of .38 Special while listening to the lyrics about living the good life and enjoying life and friends as well as the ride to the fullest. The song ends with a snort that left me laughing.

The MeanStreet Riders second song, Kiss it all Goodbye, is my favorite. It has a real catchy chorus and I found myself humming it later on my ride down to Bikers Bay to get the state inspection done on my bike. They have managed to bottle the feelings and emotions of wanting to leave your troubles behind and just ride. You know the feeling. Like when you are on your commute to work on a beautiful day and when you are getting closer to your exit you just want to hit the throttle and drive on by and keep on going. Maybe one of these days….

The third track, 129, is about hitting the road and seeking out the twisties while leaving your troubles and cares behind. It has another addictive chorus and is specifically about Deals Gap, a section of US129 in Tennessee nicknamed the Dragons Tail. You may not have three hundred and eighteen curves in eleven miles near your house but listening to this song definitely catches the spirit of riding the curves, draggin’ the pegs and pushing the limits. There are no chicken strips on this tune.

I’ve had a good ride, track number four, captures the mood of riders everywhere after the ride is over and the kickstand is put down. It ain’t all about if you get their fast, the lyric sys it all. The song itself is not slow by any means but the inclusion of the banjo almost gives the illusion of a lazy day ride out in the country. At the conclusion of every ride I hope everyone can say, “I’ve had a good ride.”

Track five, Rollin’ On, slows down the pace a little. Rollin’ on stats off on a relaxed note with Kansas (the band) like violins and Indians chanting hauntingly. The vocal and musical harmonies seem the blend together nicely on this tune. There is something also real earthy about the sound of a guitar players fingers sliding down an acoustic guitars strings. This song is also about leaving behind your troubles and pain and rolling down the open road to clear your mind.

A Modern Country hit is what track six sounds like. Titled Where I was Born, it reminded me a little of Keith Urban. It’s all about exploring the country side freely on two wheels remembering the past and proclaiming allegiance to your roots. Musically it is very polished and sounds great like the lope of a fine v-twin.

Picking up the pace a little, Livin’ it Up is track seven on the up and coming CD by MeanStreet Riders.  With some smooth guitar and the addition of some brass and some synth, this song has a unique sound all its own.  The dreamy lyrics are about several different riders and rides and living it up.

Number eight, Long Road of Love, is a slow melodic love song. The love of the road can be compared to the love of a woman.  Fun, exciting, thrilling, mysterious, curvy, and dangerous can be used to describe both. If you love the road and have another companion in your life that you love, you will enjoy this song.

Eye of the Hurricane is a number nine on the demo CD.  It is about the love of speed and the consequences and dangers of the addiction. When life is in turmoil all around, you can find peace at speed on your bike, in the eye of the hurricane. The driving guitar chords mates well with the driving lyrics of the song carrying the listener to the somber story ending.

The last song on the MeanStreet Riders CD is the rocking Souls of Chrome. It’s about the long road of life and the fact that even when alone you are not by yourself. On the open road you are surrounded by the ones who have gone before you. This song has a driving drum beat and cool guitar licks with some nice vocal harmony thrown in for good measure. This tune is definitely one you will have to keep an eye on your speedometer when listening to it.   

MeanStreet Riders music is made by riders, is all about riding, for riders to enjoy. However, you don’t have to be a biker or even a motorcycle rider to enjoy the sounds of the MeanStreet Riders. There is a good musical mix on the demo CD with something for every musical taste. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for some new and interesting music to listen too. So, don’t walk, don’t run, ride out and get your own copy on the first.

Links:

http://www.meanstreetriders.com/index.html

http://meanstreetriders.wordpress.com/

http://meanstreetriders.wordpress.com/

http://www.myspace.com/meanstreetriders

http://airplaydirect.com/music/meanstreetriders/

Ride on,

Torch