Helmets, Again . . .
I've tried several times to make clear my point of view regarding helmets, on both practical as well as philosophical grounds. Do they "work"? Well, let's define what "works" means before...
Thinning The Herd
When you haven't got time anymore, it's time to let some of them go.
So - with lots of sadness - I recently sold one of my five bikes. The dual sport...
Bad Times . . . Basic Bikes
If times get tough, getting around will likely become a major challenge. Gas may only be sporadically available - in addition to being unaffordable. Imagine, for instance, what might have happened...
A Little Therapy . . .
Owning a motorcycle is about more than just riding it. Caring for it is a big part of it.
There are sound practical reasons for caring about that, of course. A motorcycle...
1975 Kawasaki S1 Rebuild: Installment Seven
I was hung up for a few weeks, waiting (after looking) for the parts I needed to rebuild the S3 donor bike's disc brake system, which was thoroughly gunked up thanks...
Bikes Like They Used To Make ‘Em . . . Again!
People get into bikes for many reasons, but probably two of the big ones are fun - and affordability. The fun is directly proportional to the affordability, too. A bike you...
Insurance Incongruity
Having to buy car insurance - motorcycle insurance, in the case at hand - is bad enough. No one ought to be forced to buy anything. The fact that you get...
Baker OD6 Transmission Install
I’ve had my ‘96 Harley Davidson Electra Glide for over three years now. It came with a mild cam, S&S Super E carburetor and Screaming Eagle ignition....
The Lesser Known Kaw
I used to own an odd little dual sport called the Sherpa Sherpa and - as often happens with odd little things one gets to like - I stupidly sold it...
Mouse Makes Home in KL250 Air Box
Just before "Winter Storm Pax" (someone hand me a ball peen hammer so I can bash in the skull of the cretin who came up with the idea of giving a...