Economy proves tough on bike dealers
Normally, motorcycle dealers cash in on the Christmas season, mostly through sales of accessories and gift certificates.
When the snow flies, it's time to winterize
Last week, I had a couple of guys ask me how to winterize their bikes. Since we've had our first snow, it seems appropriate to tackle this topic.
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Sturgis isn't for everyone. But you don't need a huge rally with its traffic jams, scarce hotel rooms and expensive food to connect with other motorcycle riders.
Lessons learned from the road
Earlier this month, the Boohers (Steve and Chris) took a week-long bike trip through parts of New Mexico and Colorado with the Villhauers (Denny and Melissa). Perhaps you read my trip entries. If you did, thanks.
Day Seven: Home, sweet home
You want to know what it feels like to ride a motorcycle through western Kansas? Go run a marathon against a stiff wind while wearing a leather jacket on a hot, humid day.
Day Six: Time to head for home
It's Friday and it's time to turn the bikes east and head for home. Unfortunately, central Colorado is a long way from Northwest Missouri and it's going to take a couple of days to get back to Joetown.
Day Five: Fear and loathing at high altitude
Ok, Dillon is only about 35 miles from Leadville, so if you're looking at the mileage I've listed and thinking I'm over inflating the miles we traveled, let me explain.
Day Four: It's the people you meet
Often the most memorable moments on a motorcycle aren't created by the miles you've ridden or the sights you've seen. Sometimes, it's the people you meet, totally by chance.
Day Three: Taos rules
After battling storms the day before, we left Eagle Nest early and rode the long way to Taos through the resort towns of Red River and Qwesta.
Day Two: The storms descend
Day Two started with a fast run through the nothingness of the Oklahoma Panhandle and ended 26 miles short of our planned destination, Taos. More on that later.
Day One: We tangle with a Rowdy Beaver
No matter which direction you head, riding across Kansas is never a treat. But Sunday's ride was actually bearable compared to a couple of years ago when we rode straight west on U.S. Highway 36 into a stiff wind from the southwest. By the time we hit the Colorado border, we were worn out.
The oil-changing tradition
Every rider should learn to change oil in his or her motorcycle. Here's one way to do it.
Meet Big Blue
This is a blog about motorcycles, primarily cruisers, but all kinds really. I don't care if you ride a Harley, Honda, Star, Triumph, Kawasaki or Suzuki. You can ride a sport bike, a Goldwing or a scooter and that's fine with me. Most people ride a bike they are comfortable with and one they can afford.
TEXAS TALES: DAY SEVEN
Day Seven: Harrison, Ark., to St. Joseph, Mo.
TEXAS TALES: DAY SIX
Day Six: Livingston, Texas, to Harrison, Ark.
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