Category: Random moto

  • First ride of 2011–the Figure 8 ride

    Sitting at my computer this morning I watched the full moon disappear into oblivion. The bright orb shown like glowing christmas bulb hanging from the neighbors trees and within moments was no longer visible from my vantage. With the fading of that moon came a beautiful sunny morning, clear and crisp. I could feel a…

  • True PASSION

    I just got done reading a great blog post on 4theriders and found that Kevin is indeed correct that the word passion is thrown around all too freely. Best described as a “burning desire” passion is something you experience from the gut, something raw and tugging. Passion can be found in different places for different…

  • Norse Motorcycle Union–Full Control

    All the way from Norway comes a wonderful downloadable book on motorcycle riding techniques or as they say, “A guide for precise and efficient machine control”. The book is produced by the Norse Motorcycle Union. Wonderful find, enjoy!!

  • When did going round the world on a motorcycle become bland?

    As many of us aspire to the dream of “riding around the world”, the dream is slowly diminishing in power and allure. I spend more hours than I care to admit on ADVrider and the more I read the more jaded I have become. What we seem to have created is a “buy a GS…

  • See m’friends, you can ride a sportbike anywhere…

    My friend Com3 taught me early on that if you have the cojonas, you can take any bike just about anywhere. For me cojonas is the key here, as I seem to be lacking them in more ways than one. ; ) Enjoy this video and many other of his totally awesome videos found at…

  • Revisiting old photos…

    Sometimes I shuffle through my old files taken from bygone times, open a file and play! Today I was treated to a couple of moto-photos I thought were quite fun. I decided to alter them a bit with photoshop and post them for scrutiny! Whatever your thoughts, I think feel they’re cool!! Our first bike,…

  • Got commute? How about a transformer?

    If you have a small commute or need a campus bike, this may be your answer…the Uno III! “Benjamin Gulak and his BPG Motors company may challenge that stereotype, however, with the sleek and impressive Uno III. The adaptable vehicle actually morphs from an upright “Segway-like” mode into a horizontal, street-cycle position. Even better: it…

  • Now this is one impressive tale–Son Steals Dad’s Old Norton to restore for Christmas!!! You go boys!!!

    What a wonderful heart tugging tale!!

  • There’s nothin’ like good service from your moto-dealer!!

    PCP Motorsports is the local Suzuki dealership that I have come to LOVE and cherish in my newly formed relationship. I depend upon their integrity to fix both minor issues and major services. They have treated me honestly, have made reasonable estimates and have been quick to respond with price and service matching. I can…

  • Gotta find some new territory for touring–Credo for 2011!

    Same road, different time of year, different riders, but seems I’m having Déjà-vu!!! Beautiful Capitol Reef NP.