Escalation
One of the worst aspects (and there are many) of "law enforcement" in Late-Empire America is the unwarranted - rapid and violent - escalation of response by police, often out of...
A Trans-Am Retrospective
People often think of the Pontiac Trans-Am as a commonplace car. But in 1969, the very first year, only 697 were built - just eight of them convertibles. All were white...
2012 GMC Acadia: The Crossover That Can
Until just a couple of years ago, GMC only sold trucks - and truck-based SUVs.
They were slightly nicer, trim-wise, than a Chevy truck or SUV - but not as pricey as...
Some Used vs. New Car Buying Pros and Cons
Buying a used car can make a lot of financial sense - with a few clauses and caveats:
* Higher interest rates on used car loans - and shorter loan periods...
2012 Mazda5: It puts the “mini” back in “van”
If you think about it, most current "minivans" aren't.
They're pretty huge, actually.
The 2011 Toyota Sienna, for example, is 200.2 inches long, has a 119.3 inch wheelbase and weighs 4,275 lbs.
It's a...
The Teardown Begins!
I've begun the process of disassembling my recently acquired 1974 Kawasaki S1 Triple and this is the first of what will hopefully be a running photographic and commentary account of the...
Debt by a Thousand Little Cuts….
In Medieval times, supposedly, there was a punishment called "death by a thousand cuts," designed to make the process as long and as painful as possible. In modern times, the state...
Restoring a Bike from Old America
The state of the country is depressing, so I decided to buy another motorcycle.
The price was right - $50. And it's a "classic" - as every man tells his wife when...
2011: A DMV Odyssey
Big Brother's doing a bit more than just watching you these days.
Remember the last time you got your driver's license renewed? You may recall the procedure for taking your picture was...
Making a New (or Just New to You) Bike Your Own
What are some common weak points of the "as it sits" new bike? And how do you go about making a bike right - for you?
* Factory seats -
The stock saddle...