Cowboys wranglin’ their… hog?  This picture fascinates and confuses me. 

Cowboys wranglin’ their… hog? 

This picture fascinates and confuses me. 

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Misty V. Whitten photographed on her 1977 BMW R-100/7 while riding to the Hooligan Hoedown hosted by Ventura’s Iron & Resin.  [ more real women who ride | photos on the road ]

Misty V. Whitten photographed on her 1977 BMW R-100/7 while riding to the Hooligan Hoedown hosted by Ventura’s Iron & Resin. 

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Today is the nine year anniversary of my best friend Chris Herrin’s motorcycle accident. It was a doozy to say the least… We celebrated by riding around Sauvie Island and kicked back on the beach.

Today is the nine year anniversary of my best friend Chris Herrin’s motorcycle accident. It was a doozy to say the least… We celebrated by riding around Sauvie Island and kicked back on the beach.

I’m stoked on my new Icon Airmada “Stack” lid and “Justice” gloves. Took ‘em out for a little while last night, so good.  [ more photos tagged Icon | boots | real women who ride ]

I’m stoked on my new Icon Airmada “Stack” lid and “Justice” gloves. Took ‘em out for a little while last night, so good. 

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One of my favorite types of submissions- a motolady and her new bike! From Tugba Altindag-  Me and my new baby You and she/he(?) look beautiful together! Enjoy!

One of my favorite types of submissions- a motolady and her new bike! From Tugba Altindag- 

Me and my new baby

You and she/he(?) look beautiful together! Enjoy!

Look at that beautiful girl! That motolady badass is my roommate, Jada Noriyuki.

Look at that beautiful girl! That motolady badass is my roommate, Jada Noriyuki.

Submission from Roxxi O’Hara-  I was privileged to ride the track at MOTO GP Austin last weekend with a bunch of very kewl Ducatistas and met this very sweet young lady named Stephanie from Houston. Always refreshing to see a Moto Lady…makes me smile. Stephanie clearly knows the joys of motorcycling, what a beautiful smile! Proud of her early Ducati Monster, perhaps?Thanks Roxxi! 

Submission from Roxxi O’Hara- 

I was privileged to ride the track at MOTO GP Austin last weekend with a bunch of very kewl Ducatistas and met this very sweet young lady named Stephanie from Houston. Always refreshing to see a Moto Lady…makes me smile.

Stephanie clearly knows the joys of motorcycling, what a beautiful smile! Proud of her early Ducati Monster, perhaps?Thanks Roxxi! 

She’s meanness set to music and the bitch is born to run!
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Film: Out of Nothing

The magic of Bonneville Salt Flats and land speed racing there is mentioned often around these parts. During my 2012 trip to the BUB speed trials and Bonneville, I had the good fortune to meet a very talented photographer and videographer, Chad DeRosa. He and I both had the same mission- capture the magic of the salt flats and Sodium Distortion race team. Our end vision however was very different- he was filming for “Out of Nothing,” an epic tale of four men forging land speed records. 

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Hey all you internet know-it-alls… did I put this flange on backwards?  It’s from my Monster Project (1998 Ducati Monster 750). I think the reason the exhaust seems loose is because the gasket and half bushings are not actually being pushed all the way in (becuase the other side is recessed where as this side pushes out). Am I right? (Click here to leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.) I actually posted a YouTube video of it all wiggly here, too. Thanks for the update and help… figured it out. Yuuuup I made a rookie mistake, I put the half bushings on the inside upside down I think. Oh well, fix it and move on!

Hey all you internet know-it-alls… did I put this flange on backwards? 

It’s from my Monster Project (1998 Ducati Monster 750). I think the reason the exhaust seems loose is because the gasket and half bushings are not actually being pushed all the way in (becuase the other side is recessed where as this side pushes out). Am I right? (Click here to leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.)

I actually posted a YouTube video of it all wiggly here, too.

Thanks for the update and help… figured it out. Yuuuup I made a rookie mistake, I put the half bushings on the inside upside down I think. Oh well, fix it and move on!

Got an email today that made me laugh and then warmed my heart.  “Realized I might be a Moto Nut when I photoshopped my helmet on my baby’s ultrasound pic when announcing to the world that my wife and I are having our first child…” (from Benjamin Walker) Moto dads are the coolest dads…

Got an email today that made me laugh and then warmed my heart. 

“Realized I might be a Moto Nut when I photoshopped my helmet on my baby’s ultrasound pic when announcing to the world that my wife and I are having our first child…” (from Benjamin Walker)

Moto dads are the coolest dads…

What are some of your favorite blogs? — Asked by Anonymous

Hi anonymous! I actually follow more individuals than I do blogs these days. I mean, I have my rounds that I do… but when it comes to what I PERSONALLY follow, it’s more instagrams, personal facebook feeds, etc. That being said, check these out… 

I could probably keep going for another couple hours, but I’ll leave it at that. 

Hi MotoLady! I was wondering where you got your armor for your legs from (make and model would help greatly!)? I am so tired of wearing my riding pants, as it heavy and just not flattering..looking for another option that will allow me to wear regular pants and still feel safe. Thanks! love your blog! — Asked by Anonymous

Hi there, and thanks for the compliments on the blog! Very glad you enjoy it. 

As for the knee armor, I have two different types that I use and enjoy for different purposes and with different boot/pant combos for comfort. 

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Icon Stryker Knee Guard ($105 on RevZilla)
Some of the perks of these is that they’re very sturdy, would fit bigger people well (I’m petite and they fit fine), and that they’re lined with Hydradry which wicks moisture. Air channels help with cooling, too.

Dainese Knee V Guard ($65 on RevZilla)
The Dainese shin and knee guards are a little longer than the Icon version, and they’ve come down in price since the style I have. Mine don’t have the same lower straps (they just tuck into boots) but otherwise are very similar. The perforation in the plastic is nice too.

I would definitely suggest picking some up! While it’s not as safe as wearing leather or textile riding pants (especially with the lack of hip/thigh/butt protection) it is a huge step up from riding in only denim. 

I’m smilin’! Cause… motorcycles and sunshine! Aahhhhahahahappiness.

I’m smilin’! Cause… motorcycles and sunshine! Aahhhhahahahappiness.

Old school American beauty. Love the old Texaco sign and abandoned gas pump.  (Photograph shot by a member of the chopcult forums wife, source link here.)

Old school American beauty. Love the old Texaco sign and abandoned gas pump. 

(Photograph shot by a member of the chopcult forums wife, source link here.)

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