The “Free” 32 Point Inspection
One of the oldest tricks used to sell people things is to offer them something for "free." And one of the best examples of this bait-and-switch is the "free" 32 Point...
Reader Question: More About Storing Bikes Indoors . . .
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Phil asks: I've been silently following the earlier back-and-forth about the pros (and cons) of keeping a motorcycle inside the house. Someone recently...
Reader Question: Replacing Both Tires?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Dave asks: I popped a curb last week and it tore my driver's side rear tire on the sidewall. Went to a tire...
Maintenance Musings
Imagine having to remove the oil pan to drain the oil from the engine in your car. This is the procedure you generally have to follow when changing the fluid inside...
Reader Question: States Where Insurance Isn’t Mandatory?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Brian writes: You've always talked about the immorality of forced insurance. You live in Virginia. Is insurance really not required in Virginia? Or...
Reader Question: Aftermarket Alternatives?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Mike asks: I've got a cracked (plastic) headlight that won't pass state safety inspection in my state. The dealer wants an obnoxious sum...
Innocent Man “Swatted” to Death by Kansas heroes…
A prank call to "heroes" has resulted in an innocent man's death at a home in Wichita, Kansas.
Andrew Finch, 28, was shot and killed Thursday after police responded to an anonymous...
Reader Question: Transit vs. Transit?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Karl asks: I have had a 1999 Suburban for the past 10 years and the engine just went out on me at 290K...
Financial Independence
My favorite definition of Financial Independence is: When monthly passive or portfolio income exceeds monthly expenses. There seems to be only a few ways to do this. Paper assets like dividend-paying...
Reader Question: Splicing Brake Lines?
Here's the latest reader question, along with my reply!
Rob asks: I've read it's not safe to section together two piece of brake line that have been cut (as to remove a...