Not Your Father’s WD40
Who among us didn’t grow up seeing that yellow and blue can in the garage that came out whenever dad worked on the car or lawnmower? You may have heard the rumors that WD-40 was made from fish oil (it’s… (READ MORE)
The Means To Notice It All
The article “The Means To Notice It All” by Bud Miller/Zen Motorcyclist was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 9/22/2016. This past Mother’s Day, my girlfriend Erica and I rode to a farm not… (READ MORE)
Bike Bandit
Best Deals for Replacing Motorcycle Parts If you are like me you pride yourself in doing your own motorcycle maintenance, the easy stuff anyway like synthetic oil changes, brake pads, coolant and assorted upgrades. Bike Bandit is the best online… (READ MORE)
The Best Lessons
The article “The Best Lessons” by Bud Miller/Zen Motorcyclist was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 07/19/2016. I have a tendency to meet people at the supermarket when I take the motorcycle for my… (READ MORE)
Classic Cafe Racer Style
Classic Cafe Racers Have Rocking Style There was this movement to have light bikes rebuilt with a low stance and high performance. I remember my first look at these stylish thoroughbreds. It was all good, and their gritty owners raced… (READ MORE)
To Each His Own (full text)
The article “To Each His Own” by Bud Miller/Zen Motorcyclist was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 03/15/2016. “In life, one has a choice to take one of two paths: to wait for some… (READ MORE)
Motorcycles: The Balancing Point
Motorcycles: The Balancing Point An exploration of how riding motorcycles is a form of meditation, by John G. (originally published for Burn Out Italy) I saw my first motorcycle when I was four years old, and instantly knew that I was meant… (READ MORE)
The Best Lessons
“The Best Lessons”, Zen Motorcyclist’s latest column can be read in the July/August 2016 issue of RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. Available now. The full article is now available on my RoadRUNNER blog The issue is available here in both… (READ MORE)
SlimFold Wallet
The people at SlimFold Wallet recently approached me about trying one of their products and I jumped at the chance. A week or so ago I took a ride with my friend Bob and, while riding, I realized I had… (READ MORE)
Helmet Halo
Next to the cost of the motorcycle itself your biggest riding expense is most likely your helmet. If you’re anything like me you don’t like putting your costly lid on the ground or any other surface apt to be dirty,… (READ MORE)
To Feel Normal Again
“To Feel Normal Again”, Zen Motorcyclist’s latest column can be read in the May/June 2016 issue of RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. Available now. The full article is now available on my RoadRUNNER blog The issue is available here in… (READ MORE)
A Story Worth Living
A Story Worth Living just isn’t worth seeing (and certainly not worth paying to see). I considered deleting this post but instead thought it a better use of my time to advise readers to avoid it. Eight day camping trips… (READ MORE)
To Each His Own
“To Each His Own”, Zen Motorcyclist’s latest column can be read in the March/April 2016 issue of RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. Available now. This article is now available on my RoadRUNNER blog The issue is available here in both… (READ MORE)
The Evolution of Motorcycle Safety
Did you know that the very first motorcycle was built in 1868? While popularity of the motorcycle didn’t quite catch on until the early 1900’s, it wasn’t until 1967 that the first helmet law was passed. Since 2005, not much… (READ MORE)
Coming Alive
“Coming Alive“, was originally published in RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. Motorcycle Meditation – “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is… (READ MORE)
Memories and Outer Space
“Cajun Burgers, Memories and Outer Space“, was originally published in RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. Occasionally when I sit down to write, I stop and think, What would I like to come across in these pages that would make me… (READ MORE)
You Can Go Home Again
“You Can Go Home Again“, was originally published in RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. “All that he knew was that the years flow by like water and that one day men come home again.” – Thomas Wolfe, You Can’t Go… (READ MORE)
Advancing Is Perfection
“Advancing Is Perfection“, was originally published in RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. What’s Your Dakar? – “Advance, and never halt, for advancing is perfection. Advance and do not fear the thorns in the path, for they draw only corrupt blood.”… (READ MORE)
The Malle Mile
You Can Go Home Again
“You Can Go Home Again“, Zen Motorcyclist’s latest column can be read in the February 2016 issue of RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. Available now. The issue is available here in both print and digital versions. RoadRUNNER can also be… (READ MORE)
Beautiful and Broken
The article “Beautiful and Broken” by Bud Miller/Zen Motorcyclist was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 11/01/2015. In the Aftermath of a Crash – Kintsukuroi (or kintsugi) may sound like the name of the… (READ MORE)
When My Ship Comes In
“When My Ship Comes In“, Zen Motorcyclist’s latest column can be read in the November/December 2015 issue of RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. It can also be read through my RoadRUNNER Blog. The issue is available here in both print… (READ MORE)
Halfway to Somewhere
“Halfway to Somewhere“, Zen Motorcyclist’s latest column can be read in the September/October 2015 issue of RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel. The issue is available here in both print and digital versions. RoadRUNNER can also be purchased for Nook Apple… (READ MORE)
Vikingcycle Skeid Brown Leather Jacket for Men
The folks at Viking Cycle sent over their Skeid Brown Leather Jacket for me to try. I have to say for the price this is a nice jacket. I’m about 6 feet tall and 180 pounds and the large size… (READ MORE)