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About Carrie Leaverton
Carrie Leaverton is a MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) Certified RiderCoach. She regularly teaches Basic Rider Courses and also works as senior financial analyst and account reconciliation specialist. She was a competitive off road motorcycle racer in her youth and now enjoys street motorcycling with her husband. Carrie is a proud mom of three and also enjoys fiber/needle arts, camping and gardening and is a parrot enthusiast. She is also a product reviewer and field correspondent for Total Motorcycle Web.
Could You Live Day to Day with a Slingshot?
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Could You Live Day to Day with a Slingshot?

November 16, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

Commuting, traffic, groceries, drive-thru’s even weather sound mundane until you do it in a super car! We’ve taken our Slingshot on long weekend trips and through twisty canyon roads. Until now we haven’t had occasion […]

Compilation of 13 Slingshot Passenger Reactions
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Compilation of 13 Slingshot Passenger Reactions

November 9, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

‘When Polaris offered Total Motorcycle the opportunity to review the 2020 Polaris Slingshot R, we couldn’t help but invite some friends to ride along with us! With our Compilation of 13 Slingshot Passenger Reactions see […]

An Indian Summer Ep14: Indian Riding Gear Review
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An Indian Summer Ep14: Indian Riding Gear Review

August 31, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

‘Proper riding gear is a necessity for all motorcycle riders. It doesn’t just protect you in the event of a fall but protects riders from the elements on the open road. Thanks to Indian riding […]

An Indian Summer Ep13: Springfield Passenger Paradise or
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An Indian Summer Ep13: Springfield Passenger Paradise or?

August 24, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

‘Sharing our Passion for motorcycles is what we at Total Motorcycle are all about. We took a couple friends out on the open road to experience the thrill of the 2020 Indian Springfield Dark Horse. […]

Indian Summer Ep10: Indian Springfield Dark Horse Touring
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Indian Summer Ep10: Indian Springfield Dark Horse Touring

August 3, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

It’s still Indian Summer here at Total Motorcycle and we’re loving it! What you really wanna do on a big touring bike like the Indian Springfield Dark Horse is of course, tour. We wasted no […]

An Indian Summer Ep9 - Indian Springfield Dark Horse First Ride
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An Indian Summer Ep9 – Indian Springfield Dark Horse First Ride

July 20, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

Indian Summer at Total Motorcycle just keeps getting better and better! Indian promised and delivered us a gorgeous behemoth of a motorcycle for our review. It’s big, it’s beautiful, it’s fast, it’s nimble and it’s […]

An Indian Summer Ep7 - Luxurious Leather
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An Indian Summer Ep7 – Luxurious Leather

June 22, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

A good quality pair of luxurious leather riding gloves is a must have on the open road. No rider should ever have to sacrifice their style for safety too much. Stylish classic black leather riding […]

An Indian Summer Ep6: Everyday Scout - Commuting
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An Indian Summer Ep6: Everyday Scout – Commuting

June 15, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

We wanted to know if the 2019 Indian Scout would be ideal for commuting. We rode it to work for two weeks, saddle bags loaded with a laptop, planner, and other essentials. Then we ran some […]

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Tobacco Riveter Riding Shirt: TMW Reviews!

April 13, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

We estimate that women make up about 33% of motorcycle riders on the road today. 100% of us women are looking for the perfect riding attire. Tobacco’s products are made by riders for riders with […]

Soft Seat by Amphibious
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Soft Seat by Amphibious – TMW Reviews!

September 9, 2019 Carrie Leaverton

Total Motorcycle reviews the Amphibious Soft Seat. For added comfort on those long road trips or to make your daily commute just a little more enjoyable. Easy to install, self-inflating, universal adjustable fit and has […]

The Meaning of Life According to Bikers
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The Meaning of Life According to Bikers

May 10, 2019 Carrie Leaverton

We can’t ride all the time! But if you’re not riding, and you’re not talking about riding, why not read about riding? The Meaning of Life According to Bikers is a heart-warming collection of short […]

Low Budget Plans for a Weekend Road Trip on 2 wheels
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Gear Talk 4 – Low Budget Plans for a Weekend Road Trip on 2 wheels

February 20, 2019 Carrie Leaverton

Gear Talk Episode 4 is focused on how to plan rides that anybody could fit into their busy schedule on a budget. Having the budget and freedom to reach a destination away from home on […]

Gear Talk - Holiday Episode 2018
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Gear Talk – Holiday Episode 2018

December 23, 2018 Carrie Leaverton

December 2018 Close your eyes, picture a token motorcycle dude. He has a beard doesn’t he? Keep them closed. Now picture Santa. He has a beard too right? Coincidence? I think not. During the holidays […]

Scorpion EXO T-510 Azalea Sport Touring Helmet Review
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Scorpion EXO-T510 Azalea Sport Touring Helmet Review

November 14, 2018 Carrie Leaverton

Your helmet is your trademark. It reflects your unique style. A helmet’s shape, color and design is the first thing others see. It’s how your friends and family pick you out from a group. It […]

Scorpion Maia Ladies Jacket and Pants Total Motorcycle Review
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Scorpion Maia Ladies Jacket and Pants Review

November 2, 2018 Carrie Leaverton

‘Get Stung!’ Total Motorcycle received the opportunity to test a set of Scorpion ladies riding gear designed for spring and fall riding temperatures. Scorpion EXO calls it Maia, as tribute to the Roman Goddess of […]

Unique. Cutting Edge. VOZZ RS 1.0 Helmet Review
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Unique. Cutting Edge. VOZZ RS 1.0 Helmet Review

October 8, 2018 Carrie Leaverton

Get Unhinged. We’re all familiar with the many different street helmets available.  Bucket styles include Full face, Half face, Modular, Moto-X, Half, and the ones that were popular in the 70’s that resemble a disco […]

Indian Gear Roundup Review: Empowering Women Riders
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Indian Gear Roundup Review: Empowered Women Riders

September 20, 2018 Carrie Leaverton

Indian Motorcycle has a colorful history of developing gorgeous motorcycles, it’s fitting that their new Indian Women’s gear lineup is just as beautiful. Total Motorcycle graciously accepted the opportunity to put some ladies gear to […]

TMW Review: Rowdy Women's Vest by Viking Cycle
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Review: Rowdy Women’s Vest by Viking Cycle

September 5, 2018 Carrie Leaverton

When Viking Cycle gave TMW the opportunity to review the new Rowdy Women’s Vest, I just couldn’t wait for it to arrive. I love a good leather vest and they’re a necessity in every biker […]

Show Me Your Boots! - Gear Talk Episode One
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Show Me Your Boots! – Gear Talk Episode One

July 18, 2018 Carrie Leaverton

Show Me Your Boots! What are your boots made for? Nancy Sinatra would tell you they’re made for walkin’, but our boots are made for riding and that’s a whole different ballgame. For Show Me Your […]

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