I took a little ride with my buddy Brian on his R1 and then alone along some back country logging roads here in Idaho. It is pretty cool that I live in place where this kind of riding is a 2 hour circle trip from my house. Here is a link to the gallery, but […]
Read MoreI did 50 or so miles on the Tigger this evening, about 1/2 of it on dirt. Ran up to Horseshoe Bend and then east toward Placerville. Turned south up the backside of Bogus and screamed like a bat outta hell down the front. I ate 3 cruisers and a 600 crotch rocket for dinner. I […]
Read MoreI took delivery of my new-to-me ’01 Triumph Tiger this week. On the maiden voyage I rode to the top of Bogus Basin with my buddy, Brian, on his new 2004 Yamaha R1. This Tiger puts a grin on my face like no other machine I have ever ridden. I love it. I can say […]
Read MoreI just had my first ride on an 1150GS. It belongs to a friend of mine here at work and is decked out beyond belief. A 2002 model with Remus pipe, Touratech front bags, Happy-Trail panniers, Rick Mayer seat and some more stuff. To say that I was impressed is an understatement. The difference between […]
Read MoreI have been thinking about what bike would be a good starter for my wife and I think I am inclining toward the tried and true Honda Nighthawk 750. Boring, I know, but it seems like a trusty machine to get your feet wet on and something I can use for commuting without muttering, “Hurry […]
Read MoreMy wife, Eleanor, just passed her motorcycle safety course with flying colors. I started with this program when I got a bike and so she signed up this year. The Idaho STAR program is really great for new bikers and I am really proud of her. She came home and got on my XT500 and rode around […]
Read MoreMy Bat-Pac from Bat-Pac.com came in the mail yesterday and I installed it in all of about 5 minutes last night. This product is intended to replace the need for a battery in a kick-start motorcycle application, at the same time providing a more stable electrical current to your electronics. The unit provides all functions […]
Read MoreI have a 1977 Yamaha XT500E that I am currently riding in-between big bikes and I have been driven CRAZY by the performance of the electrical system. I have to charge the battery every night, and that is a real pain. So, I just ordered one of these battery eliminators. I am rather excited to see […]
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