Avoiding Animals While Riding Your Motorcycle
When I first started riding, one of the sage pieces of advice that I received regarding dealing with animals out on the road was: “if you you can eat it in one sitting, you...
Category: Motorcycle
1939 World’s Fair Police Motorcycle with Sidecar
The New York Public Library has an awesome collection of digitized images. I found this one while poking around. A 1939 World’s Fair Police Officer with motorcycle and sidecar. I would love to know what...
On The Road: Start Your Day Happy
While heading off on a recent road trip, I spotted this Thomas’ English Muffin Truck on the highway: “Start your day happy.”
Rhinebeck National Meet: 1947 Vintage Motorette
This scrappy little Motorette sat amongst old pickup truck parts, boxes of cans and other assorted vintage wares at the 2010 Rhinebeck National Meet. It immediately caught my eye with it’s cute bugish-ness. It...
Tips for Hot Weather Motorcycle Riding
On Sunday, I slipped out for a quick mid-morning ride. By 10am the temperature had already risen into the 90’s where it stayed for the remainder of the day. As I rode along the...
Motorcycle Photo: My Suzuki DRZ 400 Mascot, Mr. Bill
Oh Nooooooooo! I found Mr. Bill in a Cracker Barrel in Alabama. It was actually my first time eating there so I ordered what so many have recommended – Chicken Fried Steak. I’m going...
Sights from the Road: The Tiny Setauket Post Office
The town of Setauket (seh-taw-ket) sits on the north shore of Long Island. First settled in the 1650’s, Setauket has a large number of historical buildings interspersed with its more modern residences. Often as...
New York State: Watch For Motorcycles Stickers
A few weeks ago after picking up a ‘Watch for Motorcycles‘ bumper sticker in a local bike shop, I faxed a letter to the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. In my fax...
Rhinebeck National Meet: Squirt Minoe – World’s Slowest Indian
Squirt Minoe, World’s Slowest Indian – 2.00 MPH I bet even Burt Munro himself stopped playing his harp on cloud 9 in Heaven and chuckled when this Indian 50cc MM5A rolled out.
Rhinebeck Grand National Super Meet: 1897 De Dion-Bouton Tricycle
Amongst the many beautiful antique motorcycles at the 2010 Rhinebeck Grand National Super Meet was one very special standout for me; the 1897 De Dion-Bouton tricycle. Having never heard of this machine before as...
Funny Photo: Perfect Ride For Ex-Wives and Mothers In-Law
This sweet ride was spotted at the Rhinebeck Grand National Super Meet. I couldn’t help but laugh knowing there are a few people who would find this to be the perfect ride for me:
Motorcycle Dreams: 25 Things on My Motorcycle Bucket List
Bucket List: A list of things you want to accomplish before you kick the bucket. From riding the Stelvio pass, attending the Isle of Man TT races to owning a Confederate Wraith motorcycle. These are 25 motorcycle-things I hope to do in my lifetime.
Berkshire Big Adventure Dual Sport Ride
The Long Island contingent of ADV riders heads off to do the Berkshire Big Adventure dual sport ride. It is an annual charity event held by the Berkshire Trailriders Association.
Sticker: Look Twice – Save a Life – Motorcycles are Everywhere
Over the weekend, I spotted another STOP sign that had been sticker-bombed. This one is my favorite, I think: In Memory of Lance – The Purple and White Sticker The purple and white “Look...
Sights from the Road: 4 Long Island Windmills
Long Island is home to several notable, historical windmills. Most of the mills are in the smock style and reside on the eastern end of the island. While going through some of the photos...
I Spy: 1975 Suzuki RE-5 Rotary Motorcycle
I am fortunate enough to have a very eclectic group of motorcycle friends. I’m surrounded by unique and interesting characters. So too are their bikes. Last evening while out for an after dinner walk...
Unexplained Sighting on the Road – Your Theories Needed!
A few years back, while coming home one night on the bike I saw something that haunts me to this day. It was about 11pm when Kenny and I pulled up to the last...
Discouragement 101: My First Day of Trail Riding
Last Saturday, I signed up to do a trail riding event with Long Island Trail Riding Conservancy (LIRTC) the following morning. They hold fund raising events where motorcyclists can come and enjoy a day...
The Aftermath of 4 Simple Words: Unsightly Presence of Motorcyclists
4 Simple Words At the core of what became a hornets’ nest were 4 simple words included in an unauthorized flyer distributed on Port Jefferson Business Improvement District letterhead: Unsightly Presence of Motorcyclists With...
Long Island Motorcycling: Daydreaming About Getting Off The Beaten Path
Greetings from the Sandbar Long Island. It’s an island and it’s long. It is also pretty flat. We don’t have any mountains so that means we don’t have any wonderful valley roads. We don’t...
