This 1917 Traub motorcycle is the rarest vintage motorcycle ever found, and the only one in existence. This one was found embedded inside a brick wall. At one time, it belonged to Steve McQueens stunt man. This rare vintage motorcycle can be seen live, at the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, North [...]
The Right to Choose
July 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
My belief is that we all should have the right to choose what we feel is best for ourselves. Life experience combined with education and information gives us the tools we need to make a decision for our own lives. This is true when it comes to wearing a helmet while riding also. I choose [...]
10 Must Have Add-Ons for Motorcycle Touring
July 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
After taking several multi-day trips on my motorcycle, I decided on this list of add-ons that I wouldn’t leave home without. This list is a combination of gear and bike enhancements. Engine Guards – My engine has been hit more than once with a large rock thrown up by a truck. Why take the chance [...]
Australian Motorcycle Action Commission Safety Video
July 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Actual racers going down and hitting computer inserted roadside hazards. A great example of what could happen to you.
Motorcycles That Run on Air
July 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Researchers at the SMS Institute of Technology in India, have designed a motorcycle engine that can run on compressed air and could be available within a year, for those interested. I don’t think many of us are going to be trading our horses for one of these since the top speed is only 50 mph [...]
Engine Oil, What Do You Use?
I would love to have some comments back on engine oil preferences for the motorcycle. My mechanic, whom I trust, recommended changing to an oil/synthetic mix, so I did. I originally thought I would go with full synthetic until he talked me out of it. Synthetic vs. Crude Oil – While synthetic oils cost more, [...]