Lance Oliver
@theridesofar.com
Writer, rider, usually combining the two. Managing Editor at Common Tread (RevZilla, Cycle Gear, J&P Cycles). Expect motorcycle stuff, random observations, maybe a cat photo.
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Our holiday tradition at Common Tread: We stop for a minute on Thanksgiving Day to recognize the things we're grateful for in the world of motorcycling and how it's entwined with our lives. www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
What we're thankful for in 2025 - RevZilla
As we do each year, the Common Tread regulars note what they're grateful for in the motorcycling world at Thanksgiving time.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Our holiday tradition at Common Tread: We stop for a minute on Thanksgiving Day to recognize the things we're grateful for in the world of motorcycling and how it's entwined with our lives. www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Many customers put down deposits months ago, but an initial shipment of BSA Gold Star motorcycles has been stuck in the Port of Miami since May. The importer blames it on a paperwork error. #motorcycle news at Common Tread; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Gold Stars in limbo: Import issue keeps customers waiting - RevZilla
A shipment of 160 BSA Gold Star motorcycles arrived in Miami in May but customers are still waiting, as the bikes have been stuck in customs.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Many customers put down deposits months ago, but an initial shipment of BSA Gold Star motorcycles has been stuck in the Port of Miami since May. The importer blames it on a paperwork error. #motorcycle news at Common Tread; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Comoto is going King of the Baggers racing again in 2026, but this time under the J&P Cycles banner. And it's pretty much a dream team. #motorcycle racing; #motosky www.jpcycles.com/common-tread...
J&P, Indian, and Vance & Hines team up for King of the Baggers in 2026
Indian Motorcycles and Vance & Hines announce a multi-year partnership to run the factory racing team in the King of the Baggers series with J&P Cycles sponsorship.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Comoto is going King of the Baggers racing again in 2026, but this time under the J&P Cycles banner. And it's pretty much a dream team. #motorcycle racing; #motosky www.jpcycles.com/common-tread...
Sometimes you find exactly the right #motorcycle to take you where you want to go. Not just physically, but emotionally or even spiritually. An essay about bonding, today at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
The road to stillness: Lessons from a 1983 BMW R80RT - RevZilla
One rider finds that a step back to an older motorcycle provides the calm he needs to enjoy the road ahead to the fullest.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Sometimes you find exactly the right #motorcycle to take you where you want to go. Not just physically, but emotionally or even spiritually. An essay about bonding, today at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
If winter's setting in where you live and you're thinking of putting your #motorcycle away for months, there's an alternative. Used bikes are cheap this time of year. I say, whenever possible, every rider should have a rat bike. Ride more, worry less. theridesofar.com/2022/10/why-...
Why every motorcyclist should have a rat bike – The Ride So Far
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November 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
If winter's setting in where you live and you're thinking of putting your #motorcycle away for months, there's an alternative. Used bikes are cheap this time of year. I say, whenever possible, every rider should have a rat bike. Ride more, worry less. theridesofar.com/2022/10/why-...
Winston Churchill supposedly said, "There is nothing more exhilarating than to be shot at with no result.” We feel similarly about emerging unscathed from a close call on a #motorcycle. Today at Common Tread, we share some of our near misses. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Near misses: Times it could have gone so much worse - RevZilla
Common Tread regulars share some of their most dramatic or bizarre near misses from years of riding motorcycles.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Winston Churchill supposedly said, "There is nothing more exhilarating than to be shot at with no result.” We feel similarly about emerging unscathed from a close call on a #motorcycle. Today at Common Tread, we share some of our near misses. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
There seems to be no end to #motorcycle manufacturers coming out with limited-edition and special models. But some are pricier than others. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Special-edition motorcycles for every budget: From accessible to exclusive - RevZilla
Motorcycle manufacturers continue pumping out new limited-edition models, and while some greatly increase the price, others are only a little more expensive.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
There seems to be no end to #motorcycle manufacturers coming out with limited-edition and special models. But some are pricier than others. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
The MotoGP season, which is now nearly endless, takes a toll not just on riders and crews, but also on those who cover the sport. @motomatters.com is among the best. If you appreciate his hard work, as I do, consider sending him a little support, as I just did.
November 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The MotoGP season, which is now nearly endless, takes a toll not just on riders and crews, but also on those who cover the sport. @motomatters.com is among the best. If you appreciate his hard work, as I do, consider sending him a little support, as I just did.
A five-cylinder engine that's neither a V nor an inline? A Chinese-made hybrid with a BMW-like boxer internal combustion component? Some #motorcycle manufacturers are experimenting with interesting engine architectures. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Oddball engines: MV Agusta's "square" five and Benda's hybrid boxer - RevZilla
Two manufacturers show prototype engines that are far from typical.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A five-cylinder engine that's neither a V nor an inline? A Chinese-made hybrid with a BMW-like boxer internal combustion component? Some #motorcycle manufacturers are experimenting with interesting engine architectures. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Now that Triumph has introduced the Trident 800 for those who want a more traditional-looking middleweight #motorcycle, the Street Triple line is free to embrace its sportier side. See the RX and Moto2 limited edition, two upspec models for 2026, at Common Tread. www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
2026 Triumph Street Triple RX and Moto2 first look - RevZilla
The two new models for 2026 in Triumph's Street Triple line move the middleweight naked bikes in an even sportier direction.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Now that Triumph has introduced the Trident 800 for those who want a more traditional-looking middleweight #motorcycle, the Street Triple line is free to embrace its sportier side. See the RX and Moto2 limited edition, two upspec models for 2026, at Common Tread. www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Did I mention I filled in for the first episode of the season in the Highside/Lowside #motorcycle #podcast? Talking with my pal Spurgeon about what we saw (and didn't see) at the #EICMA motorcycle show. #motosky theridesofar.com/2025/11/high...
November 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Did I mention I filled in for the first episode of the season in the Highside/Lowside #motorcycle #podcast? Talking with my pal Spurgeon about what we saw (and didn't see) at the #EICMA motorcycle show. #motosky theridesofar.com/2025/11/high...
The first Sturgis #Motorcycle Rally took place in 1938. For the latest CTXP film, out today, Ari and Zack ride to the 2025 rally as if it were still 1938. Taking old roads, eating food available back then, and riding a 1938 Harley-Davidson and 1938 Indian. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Road tripping to Sturgis on a 1938 Harley and Indian: A photo essay - RevZilla
What's it like to ride to the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on bikes built the year the rally started? That's what Ari and Zack did for the latest CTXP video.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The first Sturgis #Motorcycle Rally took place in 1938. For the latest CTXP film, out today, Ari and Zack ride to the 2025 rally as if it were still 1938. Taking old roads, eating food available back then, and riding a 1938 Harley-Davidson and 1938 Indian. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Season 11 of the Highside/Lowside #motorcycle #podcast kickstarts today and I'm filling in for usual co-host Zack Courts. Host Spurgeon Dunbar and I talk about a few select things we saw at the EICMA show. #motosky www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiIM...
The Best (and Worst) of EICMA 2025 | Highside/Lowside S11E01
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November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Season 11 of the Highside/Lowside #motorcycle #podcast kickstarts today and I'm filling in for usual co-host Zack Courts. Host Spurgeon Dunbar and I talk about a few select things we saw at the EICMA show. #motosky www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiIM...
When it's time to sell your #motorcycle, you typically either try to sell it yourself or you trade it in if you're buying another one from a dealer. There's a third option. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
How to sell a motorcycle on consignment - RevZilla
When you're ready to sell your motorcycle, in addition to selling it yourself or trading it in, there's a third option that might be the best choice.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
When it's time to sell your #motorcycle, you typically either try to sell it yourself or you trade it in if you're buying another one from a dealer. There's a third option. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Today at Common Tread, our monthly look at a few of the most interesting custom motorcycles being built in shops around the world. #motosky #motorcycle news at Common Tread www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
November 2025 custom roundup: Old-school, origami, and 1990s - RevZilla
An old-school bobber based on a Honda 250 Rebel, an origami-inspired desert sled, and a fluorescent 1990s-themed thumper are this month's customs.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Today at Common Tread, our monthly look at a few of the most interesting custom motorcycles being built in shops around the world. #motosky #motorcycle news at Common Tread www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Today at Common Tread, more #motorcycle tech tips from Ari Henning. How to check and replace your wheel bearings. Story and video. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
How to check and replace your motorcycle wheel bearings - RevZilla
Keep your motorcycle rolling smoothly by inspecting the wheel bearings and replacing them as soon as their function is suspect.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Today at Common Tread, more #motorcycle tech tips from Ari Henning. How to check and replace your wheel bearings. Story and video. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Tempest: "Dad, can I borrow the Triumph? I'll be careful, I promise. I'm just really tired of that squirrel outrunning me."
November 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Tempest: "Dad, can I borrow the Triumph? I'll be careful, I promise. I'm just really tired of that squirrel outrunning me."
A decade after its RC8 Superbike, KTM comes back with another sport bike, the 990 RC R. Zack's test was so thorough he even included a crash. #motosky #motorcycle news and reviews at Common Tread www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
2026 KTM 990 RC R first ride review - RevZilla
A decade after its RC8 superbike experiment ended, KTM is out with a new sport bike: The 990 RC R, a new model with the 947 cc engine from the Duke.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
A decade after its RC8 Superbike, KTM comes back with another sport bike, the 990 RC R. Zack's test was so thorough he even included a crash. #motosky #motorcycle news and reviews at Common Tread www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Some riders lament that to get the latest tech and safety features they have to buy a bigger or more expensive #motorcycle than they really want. Lately, we've seen some of that tech trickle down to smaller models. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Tech features trickle down to smaller motorcycles - RevZilla
Several new motorcycles how that advanced tech features usually reserved for bigger, more expensive models are now trickling down to affordable bikes.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Some riders lament that to get the latest tech and safety features they have to buy a bigger or more expensive #motorcycle than they really want. Lately, we've seen some of that tech trickle down to smaller models. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Just when we think Suzuki is going to give up finally on the long-popular SV650 engine, they surprise us by updating it make it emissions-compliant and putting it in an all-new package. See the new SV-7GX. #motosky #motorcycle news at Common Tread www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
2026 Suzuki SV-7GX first look: Suzuki’s V-twin lives on - RevZilla
The demise of the SV650 has been predicted many times, but Suzuki has resurrected the long-popular V-twin engine and built a new "crossover."
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November 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Just when we think Suzuki is going to give up finally on the long-popular SV650 engine, they surprise us by updating it make it emissions-compliant and putting it in an all-new package. See the new SV-7GX. #motosky #motorcycle news at Common Tread www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
After years of focusing on street-legal electric motorcycles, Zero has come out with two lightweight off-road models. We test ride them today at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Zero XB and XE first ride: Back to the roots (and dirt) - RevZilla
Zero enters the market for off-road electric motorcycles with two new models that resemble the original prototype that launched the company two decades ago.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
After years of focusing on street-legal electric motorcycles, Zero has come out with two lightweight off-road models. We test ride them today at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Honda's forced-induction V-three-engined prototype takes another step toward becoming reality. #motorcycle news at Common Tread; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor Prototype first look: Four new details revealed - RevZilla
After showing a forced-induction V-three engine at last year's EICMA show, Honda is back with a prototype motorcycle to display this year.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Honda's forced-induction V-three-engined prototype takes another step toward becoming reality. #motorcycle news at Common Tread; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Teased a year ago, we now have specs (except for price) and a good look at the BMW F 450 GS adventure #motorcycle. But we'll still have to wait another year for delivery. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
2027 BMW F 450 GS first look: Hurry up and wait - RevZilla
BMW provides full specs for the much anticipated F 450 GS adventure motorcycle. Except for the price. And it won't be available until next year.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Teased a year ago, we now have specs (except for price) and a good look at the BMW F 450 GS adventure #motorcycle. But we'll still have to wait another year for delivery. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
I returned the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT to the mother ship yesterday after putting just over 2,000 miles on it in October. In case you missed my review: www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
November 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I returned the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT to the mother ship yesterday after putting just over 2,000 miles on it in October. In case you missed my review: www.revzilla.com/common-tread...