No Helmet, no Diaper . . .
It's hard to not get down when you see what's going on all around. The poltroonish passivity of the populace. Stay safe!
Diaper up!
So I figured I'd show them something else.
The '76...
Kz900 Clean Up
It's been raining for five days straight out here in The Woods. Not good for the writing mojo - or for riding. But, a great time to do some cleaning.
Air-cooled bikes...
Winter Bike Survival
None of my bikes have left the garage in more than a month now. Single digit temperatures - and lots of gravel on the roads - have seen to that.
But I...
The Art of the Ride
Why ride a motorcycle?
You are exposed to the elements. It requires concentration, involvement. You cannot text. You may get wet. You are fully in control of the thing, especially if it’s...
How Often Have You Been Shiny Side Down?
A recent poll in Superbike magazine asked the question, "How many times have you crashed/been knocked off in the past three years?"
The results of the poll, at the time I saw...
The Old Kaw
If you're into naval history, you probably know the story - and the significance of - HMS Dreadnought. The first big gun battleship, launched in 1906. She mounted 12 inch guns...
Two Wheeled vs. Four-Wheeled Worries
You may know all about buying a used car - the things to look for (and watch out for). But how about a used motorcycle? Lots of people who've never ridden...
1975 Kawasaki S1 Rebuild: Installment 3
August 7, 2011 -
The dirty work is now done.
I've removed the last few bits and pieces off the frame; the bike is completely disassembled. A few things worth mentioning here:
* I...
A Day At The Track
Having a high-performance sport bike in your garage is great. Learning how to ride it to its potential - and yours - is even better. Unfortunately, we're limited - on public...
A Moment’s Feel of Freedom
I rode my bike without wearing a helmet the other day - just to remind myself of what it felt like to live in a semi-free country.
It felt damned good.
Helmets are...