Motorcycle safety, musings and more.
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.
One of the reasons I bought a vintage motorcycle was because I wanted to work on it myself — to know its machinations and quirks, and to care for it with my own hands. When I bought my beat-up 1980 KZ440, I hoped I would be able to repair it …
[Read more...] about Meditations and Mistakes: “Maintaining” my Vintage Bike
IMAGE BY BRANDON LAJOIE Though motorcyclists are often portrayed as risk-takers, thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies, I’ve never quite bought it. If riders only wanted to take risks, then why would a safety-oriented blog like mine even exist — …
[Read more...] about Not All Riders Are Reckless, and Why That’s Important
IMAGE BY BRANDON LAJOIE. Stark, mechanical, powerful, graceful. There’s a lot to love about old motorcycles. The thing is, these bikes were made for an era of riders who were expected to self-service. And a lot of people (myself included) find …
Photo by Josh Littlefield. Alright guys, we’re going to get a bit serious today. Real life talk. But don’t worry, I think we’re ready for it. Until a few years ago, I had an unhealthy relationship with food and my body. I’ve always loved food — I …
[Read more...] about How Riding Motorcycles Taught Me to Love My Body
IMAGE BY BRANDON LAJOIE. Today is International Female Ride Day. It’s a day that’s very dear to my heart, because not only is it a day to celebrate badass women riders worldwide, it’s also the anniversary of the day I bought the Little Rat. This …
