Personal Reflections, Opinions, and Random Thoughts

2. How Much Detail – Vintage Series

In the world of vintage bikes, “finished” is a relative term. Before you dive into your project, you need to ask yourself a hard question: What do I want the bike to look like when I’m done? The level of detail you choose will dictate how much time you spend in the garage versus how […]

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1. How Much to Spend – Vintage Series

It’s easy to look at a $500 bike on Craigslist and think, “For a few hundred more, I’ll have a classic.”

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The View from the Window: A Rider’s Midwinter Reflection

When the temperature breaks just enough, when the sun peeks out for an hour, or when the forecast offers even a marginal window of opportunity, I must take it.

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Winter Riding in Ohio

Riding a motorbike in Ohio during the winter can be just what the Doctor ordered when you are jonesing for a ride, but it is also fundamentally different experience than riding in warmer months.

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Why I Bought a 1970 Honda SL175

Am I channeling my inner child by buying a bike like the one I had as a 14 year old? I prefer to believe it has more to do with continuing to ride well into old age…

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