Stock Screen When it comes to motorcycles, one size definitely does not fit all. While any given general platform is probably suitable for the average […]
A Stolen Ride
After the last post, any ride has the feel of being something “stolen”, a pleasure snatched from the jaws of winter. As such, these rides […]
Against the Elements
The forecast was technically accurate, but not useful. A high in the sixties, partially sunny. For mid-November, this was going to be an ideal chance […]
A Quick Cold Ride
With the riding season rapidly ending, this was a chance to grab the remaining daylight to break a two-wheel drought….
Das Motorrad Vintage Fescht 10
A Guest Post by Friend of the Blog, Todd Trumbore Ten years ago, I got together with my good friend Karl Duffner and kicked around […]
Cloudy and Damp
Sometimes, the best rides are not in perfect conditions. The prior few days had been raining on and off. This day was forecast for rain […]
Versatility Trials
After doing a bit of dirt, and some highway miles, and some back roads, it was time to round out the other aspects of a […]
Another Breakfast Run
This seems to be the vehicle that gets the call on the early breakfast runs. This time up to Stroudsburg for coffee and croissants. It […]
Specialty Luncheon
Mark and crew invite his customers in each year for a bratwurst and a beer. This year I drove the 02 and was greeted by […]
Building Some Miles
Some time out around the region was the first good opportunity to put some consecutive hours on the new saddle and to add a little […]
Das Rally Day 5
This was the first full day of the rally with vendors open and seminars underway. However, the overnight storm did some damage to the outdoor […]
Summer Sustenance
It has become a much loved routine. A beautiful summer morning, relatively cool temperatures, the scenic river route, coffee and the best brioche this side […]
Das Rally Day 4
A $23 air bed and the use of my ear plugs made all the difference in the world. A solid 7 hours of sleep. I […]
Das Rally Day 3
Today after getting a new permit, we rode some of the cook national forest. The trails were similar to Allegheny, but with longer stretches of […]
Das Rally Day 2
Did not sleep well, due primarily to the bed roll. It is small and light, but not enough padding. Must shop at the rally. Got […]
Americade 2016
Americade is one of those events that has forever been on the list to attend, but which has never actually happened. Until this year. The […]
More Tweaking
As the break-in miles tick by, there are more items that become worthy of attention. I mounted the luggage racks and the Wolfman soft bags […]
First 1190 Impressions
The power is ridiculous. It is more than you need, which is what we all want. Even in the limited breakin mode, where the highly […]
Incandescent Incantations
The headlights and tail lights on this car are also weak. The light that they emit would be better described as a bright glow. Incandescence. There is a healthy collection of threads and products on the forums dedicated to improving this aspect of the cult car…