Personal Reflections, Opinions, and Random Thoughts

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.” But even if you do every bit of the work yourself, there is a baseline cost to bringing a machine back to life. Setting a budget now isn’t about limiting your fun; it’s about […]

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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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This Year’s Honda SOHC 25 in 25

Over at the Honda SOHC/4 forum we have a yearly challenge to get out and ride our vintage motorbikes. It’s just for fun, but the ride reports come in from members all over the world making it extra fun & entertaining.

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