Yearly Archives: 2013

22 November 1963.   I was 12 years old and in the 7th grade (Ms. Pollack’s afternoon study hall period, to be precise) when I learned of President Kennedy’s death.   Mr. Rose, our vice principal, was an older guy who never … Continue reading →

We have a lot of it out here today, so no riding for me this morning.   Maybe it will clear up later.   Rain is a funny thing on a motorcycle…if I’m out on the bike and I get caught in … Continue reading →

Do you remember that show? Death Valley Days first aired on radio way back in 1930, and then it made the jump to television in 1954, where it remained until 1970.   I watched Death Valley Days all the time when … Continue reading →

Whing-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding….. You know the sound. If you’re one of us (that is to say, men of a certain age) two-strokes were a big part of the motorcycle world back in the day. And that’s what they sounded like….whing-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding….. When I … Continue reading →

I recorded another GoPro video  this afternoon, and this time I mounted the camera on my helmet.   I knew from my Midland camera experience that helmet mounts are much more stable (like I said below, my fat head makes a … Continue reading →

Yep, it’s our latest custom, and it’s awesome!   Wow, the factory has sure been creating some magnificent custom bikes in the last couple of months!   I can barely keep up with the flow of custom California Scooters, and Glendora Duane’s P-51 … Continue reading →

So here’s that first GoPro video, boys and girls… Cecil B. DeMille I’m not, and the mounting system was pretty shakey, but I think the GoPro video quality is great.   The helmet mount I’ve used before works much better (it’s … Continue reading →

I just shot my first motorcycle video with my new GoPro Hero camera, and my initial impressions are mixed.   To cut to the chase, I think I like my Midland XTC-300 video cam better.  It sure is a lot easier … Continue reading →

It’s beautiful, and there’s no telling just how high this one will go.   The bike is a 1938 Harley WLD Solo Sport (looks like it’s a 45-cubic inch flathead), and it’s not too far away from where I’m sitting as I … Continue reading →

Today is Veteran’s Day.    I don’t have any shiny thing words, photos, or cool videos to show you today.   My thoughts for the blog today are simple:   Think of and thank the folks who have made our way of life … Continue reading →