How far ya gonna push it?

I was talking with my friend Steve about this the other week. He’s one of my oldest friends, and one of my motorcycle compadres from the early years. He’s a very smart and skilled fellow, and not one to hold back his opinions. As we chatted on the phone, I was expressing my enthusiasm for… Continue reading How far ya gonna push it?

Trailer saga #2—Delivery

I explained in Trailer saga #1 — procurement why I need a trailer and how I arranged to get one. This post explains how it arrived and how I started building it. I’m also making some videos to go along with this process, so I’m linking those from these articles. It arrived This was awesome.… Continue reading Trailer saga #2—Delivery

What is a motorcycle?

At one level, a motorcycle seems like a fairly basic machine: a vehicle with two wheels and a motor. But it has other dimensions. It has aspects of fantasy, legend, and inspiration. What is it that is so special about a motorcycle? A way of flying on the ground—I know of no other sensation like… Continue reading What is a motorcycle?

I’m a brand ambassador!

While I was comparing price and delivery times for a leather race suit, Comet Racing Leathers offered me a big discount to be a brand ambassador. That was a surprise! It seems that they do this quite frequently, and chose me because hard-to-fit riders are a key market for them. This was unexpected, and actually… Continue reading I’m a brand ambassador!

Leathers dilemma

OK, so what’s stopping me from getting back on the track? I can ride the bike, I have the means, so why am I not there? Leathers. I need leathers. They don’t let you on the track without them. Problem is, I’ve gotten much fatter over the years, and I don’t fit my old leathers… Continue reading Leathers dilemma