Song of the week #1
As someone who loves to listen to tunes while I ride I’ve decided to post a favorite riding song each week. If you’ve got a favorite tune to ride to let me know. This week’s tune is perfect for an… (READ MORE)
As someone who loves to listen to tunes while I ride I’ve decided to post a favorite riding song each week. If you’ve got a favorite tune to ride to let me know. This week’s tune is perfect for an… (READ MORE)
It’s become an annual tradition of mine to ride from my home in Hellertown, Pa. to my mother’s home in Wind Gap, Pa. It’s not a long ride (only about 90 minutes) but the traffic is usually light and the… (READ MORE)
My girlfriend Cori has gotten me used to drinking my morning coffee from a glass jar with a straw. The benefits are it stays hotter longer and holds way more coffee than a mug does. In addition, on those cold… (READ MORE)
I know it’s a controversial topic but when I ride alone I sometimes like to listen to music. I have a Chatterbox setup that uses either a Creative MP3 player or an iPod shuffle my daughter gave me. Now, I… (READ MORE)
The MotoGP community pays tribute to 24 year old Marco Simoncelli, who tragically lost his life while racing in the grand prix of Malaysia. If you’ve never seen MotoGP racing you should check it out. It’s the most thrilling racing… (READ MORE)
It’s November here in Pennsylvania which means fairly soon we’ll be setting the clocks back and will lose an hour of daylight. In addition the days are shorter and the weather is turning colder. We’ve already had a large snowstorm… (READ MORE)
The governor of my home state of Pennsylvania is expected to sign a bill into law that will make texting while driving a primary offense. This long overdue law will make the roads just a little bit safer for motorcyclists…. (READ MORE)
I’ve noticed more and more occasions in which an impatient driver swerves out over double yellow lines to swing around another driver making a turn. As a motorcyclist it can be fairly terrifying seeing a car swerve into your path,… (READ MORE)
Tap and Bit set Over 10 years of working on motorcycles has taught me many, many lessons. The most important of which is not to panic. There are so many inexpensive solutions available to help you fix the myriad of… (READ MORE)
Thanks to my buddy Chris in Albuquerque for bringing this to my attention: Honda Announces Plans for New Adventure Sports Tourer Honda today confirms that the Crosstourer model unveiled as a concept motorcycle transport vehicle at the 2010 EICMA show… (READ MORE)
Cori and I took a long weekend to ride the 100 miles from Hellertown, Pa. to Benton, Pa. to hike the falls at Ricketts Glen State Park. We decided to take advantage of the glorious October weather to not only… (READ MORE)
An important consideration in commuting, or in riding in general, is being mindful of the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. If you leave too much space you could encourage an approaching driver turning left to… (READ MORE)
I’d like to thank and welcome everyone who has stopped by to read the blog. Just this week I’ve had new visitors from France, Great Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Belgium, Germany as well as the far corners of the… (READ MORE)
One day traveling down I-78 outside Easton, Pennsylvania I was doing about 65mph in the right lane. That part of the highway crosses over a valley where, from experience, I know the wind tends to be nasty. In my mirrors… (READ MORE)
If you’re a fan of bikes and riding you’ll want to check out Cafe Racer on Velocity (formerly Discovery HD). A fantastic show that’s in season 2.
I’m always cautious of accepting a “wave-out” from another motorist. A few things have to be considered if another motorist is letting you pull into traffic. The most important consideration is whether or not you have sufficient clear vision ahead… (READ MORE)
Stebel Air Horn Motorcyclists use the word “Farkle” to describe customizing a motorcycle for both fit and function. A lot of riders, new riders especially, are unaware that motorcycles can be tweaked and adjusted to fit the rider and need… (READ MORE)
Commuting on a motorcycle is an interesting endeavor. The focus required to navigate through traffic allows me an insight into driving behavior that I was never aware of when I commuted in my car. It’s fascinating the way the mind… (READ MORE)
This is the perfect display of throttle, brake and clutch control as well as counterbalancing and counter steering. Just amazing. Take notice of his head when he gets into the 360’s. He’s always looking at where he intends the bike… (READ MORE)
I just saw this on CNN. We really are at our best when things are worst. The cyclist survived and is in stable condition after surgery.
Why ride a motorcycle? Wind in the hair? Maybe but I’m bald so that’s not it. Remember the famous Seinfeld episode “The Contest” in which Jerry explains male masturbation to Elaine by saying: “we have to do it, it’s part… (READ MORE)
Many studies show that over 90% of motorcyclists who are involved in accidents are either untrained or trained by someone they know. Knowing how to operate the controls of a motorcycle is simple enough and can be taught quickly; however,… (READ MORE)
I had occasion this morning to ride in a steady rain that began long before I left the house. Special care needs to be taken when riding in the rain. That said, if proper precautions are taken you can ride… (READ MORE)