Motorcycle safety, musings and more.
Two years ago, I believed I was a competent rider. I was living in Dallas, and I rode The Little Rat all over the city, even occasionally leading rides. I didn’t take unnecessary risks, I rode within my limits, and I felt under control and …
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When I first started riding, long motorcycle trips weren't really on my mind. I was focused on the vintage cafe racer scene, and motorcycle touring simply wasn’t part of that vision. But then, I moved to Oregon, which changed my riding in ways I …
[Read more...] about My First Solo Adventure (And Wolfman Beta Plus Mini-Review!)
If there’s one thing I love about Portland, it’s springtime. Wave after wave of pink and yellow trees, sunny daffodils, lacy irises and vibrant tulips line the streets. Texas, I love you, but Portland's got your springtime beat. Oh, and fall here is …
Buying motorcycle gear is often a game of trade-offs. Sacrifice a bit of style for better protection, sacrifice a little protection for better cooling, sacrifice everything you had hoped for because nothing fits quite right... It’s rare for one …
[Read more...] about No Compromises: Stellar Moto Stratosphere Jumpsuit Review
About a month ago, I bought a 2016 Yamaha FZ-07. It's the first motorcycle I've bought from a dealership, the second I've bought this year, the third in my garage, and the fourth I've owned. People always say that after you get one motorcycle, …
[Read more...] about Why This Vintage Enthusiast Got a Modern Motorcycle
