Interviews & Anecdotes | Beantown Baggers

Twisted Spoke – motorcycle shop

August 11, 2014 by TheTravelWriter

This past weekend we were invited out to Scott Latour’s Twisted Spoke motorcycle shop in Charlton, MA off Rt. 20. If you’re familiar, Scott’s been part of our White Knuckle 300’s with his Eagle Riders crew and these guys and gals can ride. At first arrival, off a country road the building is part of an older factory now housing a fight school with a huge parking lot and grassy knoll perfect for BBQ and good times as were being had […]

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The Heart and Soul of Motorcycling – Ron Boyd

November 15, 2013 by Road Captain

As part of our interview series, we proudly introduce Boyd’s Cycles. This past Sunday I had a chance to visit [Ron] Boyd’s Cycles in Peabody, MA to check out the new shop (as of July) and understand what drives this local bike builder and business owner. We discussed his preference on brands including saddlebags, bars, suspension and tires. He also has some interesting predictions for the future of baggers and motorcycles overall. The shop is conveniently located just a mile and […]

Categories: Amazing Bikes, Interviews & Anecdotes

Ripped down Road King – part 1

October 28, 2013 by thebeantownbaggers

Andrew Snow’s Winter Project – Entry 1 Beantown Bagger always likes to hear about local bike enthusiasts who pour their own blood, sweat and tears into their machines. One of these builders reached out to Beantown about a winter project to which he will subject his 2004 Harley Davidson Road King. Andrew Snow plans a major revamp of this classic bagger and he will be sharing pictures and stories throughout the entire process with the loyal readers of Beantown! To […]

Categories: Interviews & Anecdotes, Performance & Repairs

Only the Strong Survive!

October 17, 2013 by Road Captain

I am able bodied, and fearful looking (6-‘3″ 265 pounds) and able to put a hurt on most people! This was the headline from a 62 year old reader’s email – we were wondering who we pissed off this time. The reality was that this came from Doug Fayle, a Massachusetts Local asking about details of the White Knuckle 300 Ride (http://on.fb.me/GM0PHD) . Doug, you got our attention and I hope we answered your questions. [Much more below] This led […]

Categories: Interviews & Anecdotes, Rides & Destinations, Sturgis

Interview Series | Chris Sawyer – Chrome King, Boston Harley~Davidson

September 4, 2013 by TheTravelWriter

Beantown Baggers proudly presents, Interview Series featuring those who are market leaders, market makers and innovators in the glorious world of motorcycles. Given our New England roots, we are featuring first Chris Sawyer over at Boston Harley for the first of the series. We consider ourselves free thinkers on your behalf and will remain neutral on local shops. We will feature very noteworthy subjects and people. If you know people who are changing the industry, one part at a time […]

Categories: Interviews & Anecdotes, Parts you Need

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