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Expertise
Safety conscious riders are riders I choose to be with; I'm continuously in pursuit of the latest and greatest information and gadgets available on the market today to keep myself and fellow riders with the rubber side down and in one piece out in the paved and unpaved world. I may not be able to answer all questions you may have, but I'll always do my best to steer you in the right direction!
Experience in the area
I have been an avid rider of all makes and models of motorcycles for 21 years. Much of my experience comes from diving in and learning the different systems on motorcycles, to include reading and learning information on all the latest technology available in the market today. I have written and had published over a dozen articles in the subject of Motorcycle Safety over the last 3 years.
Organizations
President, Field Training Instructor Corps President, New Mexico Street Machines
Publications
Motorcyclist, GM High Tech Performance, various local newspapers
Education/Credentials
Degree'd in Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Instructor of Military Science, finishing up BA Professional Aeronautics through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuke the cars! | 11/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a lot i have tons of ..... |
| Bailey | 05/03/09 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks u so much! |
| Scott McKown | 03/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 1 | Sorry pissbrain I just didn't know |
| adam | 01/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Billy | 11/10/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Brent Riffel
2009-09-25 new bike:
It really depends on his size and overall capability (you're the judge here). If it were me, I'd size him up to some bikes at various shops and see what I could get that will suit his needs as a learner
2009-09-13 1993 Yamaha Seca II:
They are fine bikes for commuting. The engine in that bike comes from a LONG history of Yamaha motors. It's nothing complicated, and simply works. Not hard to find tires, they are common sizes. The
2009-09-10 Looking for a bike:
$2,000 would be tough to find something that didn't need some kind of work, but as I was thinking, maybe something like an older Yamaha Virago, Honda Magna (or Shadow). You might also find an old Kawasaki
2009-09-08 purchasing a first bike:
I think the Aprilia will fit your height better, but you can put some highway bars on a Sportster too. The Aprilia will certainly run circles around the HD, but does that matter to you? An enduro-style
2009-03-25 Un-winterizing my HONDA CM450E for Spring:
If you haven't run the bike on a regular basis, I'd change the oil/filter, drain the fuel out of the bowls to allow fresh fuel in, check your tire pressure and condition, and check/lube the chain. Also
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