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Thoughts and Musings

Motorcyclists tend to have a unique way of viewing the world -- and I'd like to think I'm one of them. These posts are all about my more moto-philosophical ideas about owning, riding and working on my motorcycle.

Why do we ride motorcycles?

April 30, 2019 / Filed Under: Thoughts

Why do we ride motorcycles?

There are two kinds of motorcyclists: those of us who have always known we wanted to ride, and those who found our passion later. I'm the second kind. Before my first hit of two-wheeled adrenaline, I saw motorcycles as an unnecessary risk. I never …

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What Wrenches Taught Me About Technology

November 15, 2018 / Filed Under: Thoughts

What Wrenches Taught Me About Technology

A year and a half ago, I decided to rebuild a motorcycle. I made this decision for several reasons: I wanted to undertake a challenging project, learn more about motorcycles, work with my hands, and explore a new side of myself. But also, I …

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What’s the Deal with the Lane Splitting Debate?

November 27, 2017 / Filed Under: Thoughts

What’s the Deal with the Lane Splitting Debate?

Today, I’d like to talk about one of the most contentious topics in motorcycling: lane splitting. For a long time, I avoided the subject altogether. As a new rider, I felt that learning to ride was enough of a challenge; it didn’t make sense to …

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The Psychology of Becoming One with your Motorcycle

October 27, 2017 / Filed Under: Thoughts

The Psychology of Becoming One with your Motorcycle

IMAGE BY JON NEWELL When you ask motorcyclists why they ride, you'll get a variety of answers. Some love to ride for the speed, others the camaraderie, and others say they love the freedom of the open road. Whatever the rationale, though, there's …

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6 Tips for Learning to Work on your Motorcycle

September 29, 2017 / Filed Under: Thoughts

6 Tips for Learning to Work on your Motorcycle

A few weeks ago, I completed my first major routine service on my 1980 KZ440. And though I made *ahem* several mistakes, it also reminded me of how far I've come. Specifically, I was reminded of when, only a year and a half ago, The Little Rat …

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