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"Bikers Got Culture!"

John A. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 9:51 pm
Here is a little PR for a fellow biker, Wild Bill: Announcing the pre-release of "Bikers Got Culture!" "Poetry for the discerning biker!" Though a serious poet "Wild Bil...
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Zest Fest 2012

John A. posted an article on - Jan 29, 2012, 4:08 pm
Zest Fest 2012 If you like spicy / hot food you have to attend a Zest Fest. Just got back from Zest Fest 2012. Believe me when I tell you there was more than enough hot things to sample. Here are some photos: &...
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Bates Boots Revisited

John A. posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 9:09 pm
Bates Boots Revisited I wrote a review in June of "09 of Bates E02264 5" Defender Tactical Boots. Well they have served me well for quite some time and as many miles at work, and for riding. I finally wore the tread jus...
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Bikers Expressway is Live

John A. posted an article on - Dec 28, 2011, 12:32 pm
Bikers Expressway "The hottest motorcycle deals on the information highway" Bikers Expressway is your one-stop source for the latest deals on gear, clothing, equipment, and accessories from hundreds of leading motorcycle r...
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Interesting Photos from the Progressive International Dallas Motorcycle Show 2011

John A. posted an article on - Dec 16, 2011, 9:33 pm
Thought that would get your attention! More Interesting Photos from the Progressive International Dallas Motorcycle Show 2011  (Click to enlarge) ...
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Smage Bros Stunt Show @ Dallas International Motorcycle Show

John A. posted an article on - Dec 15, 2011, 10:38 pm
Smage Bros Stunt Show @ Dallas Progressive International Motorcycle Show Dec 2011 Doing all kinds of crazy stunts. Click to enlarge! ...
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Vintage Bikes at The International Motorcycle Show

John A. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2011, 7:21 pm
Vintage Bikes at The Progressive International Motorcycle Show Dallas TX (Click to photo to enlarge) ...
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New Bikes at the International Motorcycle Show

John A. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2011, 8:41 pm
New Bikes at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show Dallas Texas (Remember to click on image for larger view) ...
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Custom Bikes of the International Motorcycle Show Dallas TX

John A. posted an article on - Dec 6, 2011, 1:00 pm
My second post about the Progressive International Motorcycle Show Dallas Tx 12-3-2011 Here are some of the custom build off bikes: Videos &#...
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Rick Fairless Royal Enfield Project Unveiling

John A. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2011, 5:01 pm
Fresh from the Progressive International Motorcycle Show Dallas Texas Sat. December 3, 20011 Rick Fairless of Strokers Remember to click on photo to enlarge. Before the Unveiling Rick ...
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See Torch at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show

John A. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2011, 9:04 am
See me at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show Saturday December 3rd at the Dallas Convention Center. They have all kinds of neat things going on this year. Start reading about last years show here: http://midlifemotorcyclemadness.blogspot.com/2010/11/international-m...
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Add Torch's Badge to Your Motorcycle / Biker Blog!

John A. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2011, 6:51 pm
If your Motorcycle / Biker Blog is on Torch's Great Motorcycle / Biker Blogs List, please reciprocate and add this Badge to your Blog and link back to the list. I host one of the largest Motorcycle / Biker Blog Directories on the Internet and it is FREE! Note: Not all of these Blogs re...
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I've been chosen to participate in Crown Royal's #PASSTHECROWN Gift Exchange.

John A. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2011, 12:25 pm
 I've been chosen to participate in Crown Royal's #PASSTHECROWN Gift Exchange. HOW IT WORKS: • There will be a random selection where each influencer will be provided a selection order from one (1) to twenty (20), the total number of influencers participating. ...
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Motorcycle Insurance .Org .UK

John A. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 9:00 pm
Here is a guest post from the other side of the pond by Matt Seigneur about Motorcycle Insurance.org.uk.    ====START==== Motorbike trackdays give you the edge on the road It's a common misconception...
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MyInfo911 launches Emergency Product

John A. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 3:34 pm
MyInfo911 launches Emergency Product to Help Victims of Motorcycle Accidents to Have Their Voices Heard The goal of MyInfo911 is to help First Responders save lives by providing information instantly on the victim at the site of the mo...
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Dying to Ride

John A. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2011, 9:57 pm
  9 ASTER PLACE    FENHAM    NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE    NE4 9SE    ENGLAND  http://dyingtoride.org        DyingtoRide@hotmail.com       01912414230 IT COSTS YOU NOTHING TO SAVE A LIFE PRESS RELEASE ...
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Back in the Saddle Again!Back in the Saddle Again!

John A. posted an article on - Oct 2, 2011, 7:15 pm
Back in the Saddle Again! (Click on any photo to enlarge) Mistress is up and running wild again with new front wheel bearings.  A week and a half after getting most of damage repaired from our spill I started noticing a slight roari...
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Bikers Bay Bedford Texas Has Moved!

John A. posted an article on - Sep 24, 2011, 2:27 pm
Bikers Bay Bedford Texas Has Moved! 3164 Harwood Road Bedford, Texas 76021 Map and Directions Phone number: 817-354-1400 Fax Number: 817-354-1407 Sto...
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Tell us About Your Favorite Ride Contest

John A. posted an article on - Aug 13, 2011, 9:11 am
Competition Accessories is having a Tell us About Your Favorite Ride Contest. Not only can you post your own story about your favorite ride, you can read all about other bikers rides.  "We love riding just as much as you do, would love to hear about those great motorcycling memories! It doesn’t...
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Nifty Motorcycle Related Decorating Items

John A. posted an article on - Jul 30, 2011, 5:37 pm
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
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Follow Torch & Midlife Motorcycle Madness on Google +

John A. posted an article on - Jul 13, 2011, 8:06 pm
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
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Find The Best

John A. posted an article on - Jul 2, 2011, 2:27 pm
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 cruise...
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RevZilla's Gear Givaway

John A. posted an article on - Jun 26, 2011, 1:33 pm
Here is another Gear Giveaway you can enter to win:AGV AX-8 DS HelmetThey are having this contest for June and for July. Ride on,Torch
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CycleTrader.com Announces Custom Chopper Giveaway

John A. posted an article on - Jun 11, 2011, 10:43 am
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 h...
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Midlife Motorcycle Madness $25.00 J&P Cycles Gift Card Contest

John A. posted an article on - May 31, 2011, 7:00 pm
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. &...
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MeanStreet Riders

John A. posted an article on - May 22, 2011, 12:11 pm
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 m...
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Back in the Saddle Again !

John A. posted an article on - May 21, 2011, 6:15 pm
Finished Getting Mistress put back together enough to ride today! It's been waaaay too long. Took her down to Bikers Bay in Bedford to get her Texas State Inspection back up to date, it was several months out. Inspection complete I took her for a real short jaunt on the freeway to make sure she was...
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Working on Mistress, My Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic

John A. posted an article on - Apr 30, 2011, 11:35 pm
Made some progress today fixing Mistress, my 2003 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic. Ordered a new Light bar kit to get the hollow bolt to remount the left side driving lamp. Remounted the windscreen, tightened the handle bars & reinstalled the clock & temp gauges. Removed the saddlebags and left rear tu...
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Fast Cages / NASCAR

John A. posted an article on - Apr 16, 2011, 9:03 am
Videos & Photos From My First NASCAR ExperienceTaken on my HTC EVO Parking at Texas Motor Speedway It was a very windy Saturday For a moment I thought I was at a People of Wal-Mart Convention. It is larger than it looks just driving by on the freeway. I will not disclose how much I $pent. Bunch...
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Donate Your Scrap Bike to Charity in the UK

John A. posted an article on - Mar 26, 2011, 11:40 am
I was contacted by the nice folks at Giveacar in the UK  and asked if I would spread the word that you can now donate your scrap bike and the funds will go to good charities. Here is the blurb from there website:At Giveacar we’re not just about cars. We arrange the donation of all types of vehic...
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2011 MotoGP Season Starting!

John A. posted an article on - Mar 19, 2011, 10:02 am
Yes, 2011 MotoGP Season Starting! Yes, the 2011 MotoGP Racing season is underway at the Losail Circuit in Qatar and MotoGP needs more fans. The first race will be on the Speed Channel Sunday March 20, 2011, so check your local listings for times and set it up to record if you have too. This seaso...
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New Online Ducati Hangout!

John A. posted an article on - Feb 19, 2011, 7:29 pm
A new Ducati Forum has opened up and I was asked to share this with my readers so here is a copy of the press release: Desmodrome launches the FIRST SOCIAL NETWORK for Ducati enthusiasts By Desmodrome Dated: Feb 17, 2011 A new social media destination is being launched ...
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Two Wheeled Riding Withdrawals

John A. posted an article on - Feb 13, 2011, 10:14 pm
Two Wheeled Riding Withdrawals Anyone who has been addicted for any length of time to riding on two wheels, specifically motorcycles, and has been denied access to that mount, may come down with Midlife Motorcycle Madness. (Click the link to go to the definition.) With Mistress down for repairs I h...
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Two Wheeled Tweets

John A. posted an article on - Jan 15, 2011, 9:38 pm
Motorcycle Twitter Lists Two wheeled riders are on all social media now. Here is a list of two wheeled folk & related peeps on Twitter. Now Get Connected! Torch: http://twitter.com/Torch762 Bikers & Motorcyclists http://twitter.com/Torch762/bikers-motorcyclists http://twitter.com/Torch762/bik...
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The Carnage to Mistress

John A. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2010, 9:18 am
Here are some photos of the damage to Mistress, my 2003 V-Star 1100 Classic, after we went down. I've already started putting her back together. I've got the handlebars back on. This weekend I plan on removing the windscreen to straighten out the left side bracket. Then install the left rear turn si...
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Happy Thanksgiving 2010 !

John A. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2010, 8:16 am
Everyone have a safe & happy Turkey Day!Ride on,Torch
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International Motorcycle Show Dallas 2010 Part 7

John A. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2010, 6:00 pm
International Motorcycle Show Dallas 2010 Part 7Ducati And now presenting the 2011 Ducati Diavel I'll take the Diavel Carbon, Thank You!!! This is the last post in this series. Ride on,Torch
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International Motorcycle Show Dallas 2010 Part 6

John A. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2010, 6:00 pm
International Motorcycle Show Dallas 2010 Part 6 Ben Spies Monster Tech3 MotoGP Bike Can you tell I'm a fan of Fellow Texan Ben Spies? One of his race bikes was on display so I got several photos for you MotoGP fans out there.
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International Motorcycle Show Dallas 2010 Part 5

John A. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2010, 6:00 pm
Jake setting on a Can Am Spyder International Motorcycle Show Dallas 2010 Part 5Misc. Photos Above- Suzuki display showing how much things weigh  Suzuki State Trooper Edition! The Women section was larger and organized better this year. Mighty Yamaha V-Max, Drool Drool! Another Texan, Leslie ...
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International Motorcycle Show Dallas 2010 Part 4

John A. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2010, 6:00 pm
International Motorcycle Show Dallas 2010 Part 4The Custom Bikes! Feast your eyes on these babies. Click on photo for larger view. Ride on,Torch
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About Me

Howdy from Bedford Texas. I am Torch and the author of a Blog called Midlife Motorcycle Madness. I am married, a father of six, and grandfather of two. I ride a 2003 V-Star nicknamed Mistress. I frequent several other online motorcycle Blogs and Forums.

Ride on,
Torch

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