A longer than expected hibernation ends with a brief local jaunt after being freed from storage. As usual the car started without issue and ran […]
Around Town
The /7 is pressed into service as errand runner and commuter. It takes a little while to warm up, but once there it handles the […]
The Electronics Ride
It is the mark of modern technology, that I am dedicating an entire post to the electronics associated with this new machine. They are so […]
Errand Runner
The RT is perfect for running around town. It takes a few minutes to warm up, but then it is fine for stopping and going […]
A Spirited Run
After a fuel filter change, the next logical thing to do is to make sure that fuel flows at the most demanding levels of performance […]
Intermittent Fuel Flow
The Coupe’s Issues are mostly sorted out, but it has a rather scary periodic issue. At high speed, like in the fast lane on an […]
The Luggage Test
The goal was always a simple one. Transfer existing luggage, tried and proven over years, to the new steed. The tank bag is not a […]
Impressions at 700
Following the break-in service, here are some thoughts at 700+ miles. I did a 450 mile day in getting the break-in miles complete, and to […]
Rural 100
On a perfect 74 degree fall day, an aimless ride out in the country was required. The RT is now the premier touring machine in […]
An Initial Run
A small concentric Circle was needed to test how robust the Bus runn8ng year was. It started and ran fine but there was a disturbing […]
Hunting Hills
A day out heading towards the hills, but with a detour through some dirt roads in the Withlacoochee forest. The trails were soggy and sandy […]
A Good Soaking
It has been a long time since I have gotten really and truly soaked while riding a motorcycle. Years in fact. It happened now and […]
MOA Rally 2018
With all due respect, the state fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa would not be on the top 10 list of places to go see in […]
Off to NC
The Ceylon takes a trip to friend Mike Pugh’s place in NC for some engine work. it is seen here next to a car Mike […]
Bad Bagels
This was an opportunity to take the very long way to the shops for some bagels, which are usually very good. On this day, the […]
Two Up Test
The rear suspension felt pretty good at the highest position, but there is nothing like a two-up test to see how it performs under load. […]
Cross Continental MZ
For those of us that believe we need to have a well-equipped electronically-assisted modern touring machine in order to contemplate a cross country trip, Kim […]
100 Magic Miles
Consistent with the theory of concentric circles, and with valves at the correct settings, it was time to add some miles. A warm day and […]
Luxury Ride
The tii gets a ride in enclosed luxury for a trip to an event. It shares the ride with the 911 and some very expensive […]
A Hard Hundred
It begins with 40 miles of 80mph+ highway on a warm day. In addition, it was into a fierce headwind with gusts. The windshield was […]