In the good old USA, we have been duped into thinking that something north of a liter of displacement is what you need in order […]
Off To The Crossing
The Toaster was the last minute choice for the Gathering of the Nortons, as the Commando was not yet back to its former glory. A […]
Crossing The Chasm
Size Matters. Within the bounds of your immediate family, you are probably a major player. A big fish. Any move that you make can have […]
On The Board
It took until March this year, but the first outing for the Targa is the crew breakfast in Frenchtown. A cold but clear morning with […]
First Outing 2016
The temps were in the 60s, the skies were blue, and there was a little daylight remaining. So out comes the ST for the first […]
A Rally Report
Well, what better way to test the bike than to take it to a local rally that would involve a fair amount of road riding […]
Frenchtown HQ
The crew finally has a Frenchtown breakfast gathering that coincides with the crazy schedule this fall. The Targa enjoys a cool run on a damp […]
Stalling Winter
An unusually mild weekend in December prompts a spate of errands on two wheels. The long way following the river is surprisingly free of traffic……
200 Tremendous Clicks
Suddenly, and without advance warning, the tii was pressed into service for a 200 mile trip across the state. It was reconnecting the battery, warm […]
Frost and Foliage
This was one of those schizophrenic fall days where we started out with light frost, but ended up near 70 degrees. Out for a spin […]
Fall and Farms
Although the R60 has been out and about a few times recently, there is something magical about how this machine feels when the air gets […]
Luggage Enhancement
The workhorse Top Box is added to the F800 to provide some added carrying capacity. This is followed by a 150 mile test ride. No […]
Maiden Voyage
A run of mixed riding with some highway some B roads, and some in-town. The bike feels like it has a very light flywheel, and […]
Cool And Coffee
The run to a favorite coffee spot was perfect…..if it had been 20 degrees warmer! An early blast of cold fall made top down driving […]
Belvedere Beckons
Once or twice a year, I go for a ride with a neighbor and friend. Sometimes just for a few hours and other times for […]
More Commuting
The machine is a great commuter, but it has relatively limited range due to a small gas tank, and it really wants a 6th gear. […]
Long Rider
Today was a mini adventure. Take the Sachs on a 43 mile loop. This loop is pretty simple on a larger motorcycle, and is used […]
The Breakfast Run
As confidence in the vehicle grows, the concentric circles get wider in radius. A favorite is a breakfast run to New Hope. Great Brioche, excellent […]
Concentric Testing
This is more like it ! Brief runs have now given way to an extended 2 hour loop with a stop at a favorite coffe […]
Coffee and Toaster
A nice morning for a quick run and a coffee stop with Nacho. He rode the toaster and I rode the R60.