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Podcasts Off-Ramp
Motorcycle Writer takes to the Off-Ramps and highways
Off-Ramp with John Rabe Hero Image
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Dan Carino
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Aug 5, 2006
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Motorcycle Writer takes to the Off-Ramps and highways
Since John Rabe's mother would rise from the grave if he rode a motorbike, automotive writer Susan Carpenter let us wire her for sound as she drives LA's highways and offramps.
Throttle Jockey Susan Carpenter is suited up and ready to ride.
Throttle Jockey Susan Carpenter is suited up and ready to ride.
(
John Rabe
)

Since John Rabe's mother would rise from the grave if he rode a motorbike, automotive writer Susan Carpenter let us wire her for sound as she drives LA's highways and offramps.

UPDATE 2014: This piece aired on the first episode of Off-Ramp, in 2006.  Susan is now the automotive critic for the Orange County Register.

Susan Carpenter writes the new Throttle Jockey column for the Los Angeles Times, reviewing motorbikes every two weeks. Since John Rabe's mother would rise from the grave if he rode a motorbike, Susan let us wire her for sound. She takes us for a ride.