Why Did You Buy the Ural?
I’m surprised by the number of times I’ve been asked “why” or “what made me” buy the Ural. Aren’t most motorcycle purchases here in the US driven by desire, by passion, by the love...
Vintage Russian Chaika Motorcycle Watch
Can you imagine my delight when I opened the little golden Christmas box to find this inside? It is a Russian watch called a Chaika. My dear friend Greg went on the hunt to...
The Motorcycle Key to My Success
Why is it that when I am riding my motorcycle – everything, all of my hopes and dreams, the direction I want to go in my life – those things are all crystal clear?...
Haircuts, Frost and the End of the World
I rode the Ural to my haircut appointment the other night. When I walked in, the receptionist offered to take my jacket as she usually does. She musn’t’ve been used to taking many skunky...
Sometimes a Bargain Isn’t a Bargain – Buy Right, Buy Once
How many times over the years have you bought yourself some ‘bargain’ motorcycle gear, trying to save a couple bucks – only to end up spending more money and buying something to replace it?...
Sad Panda Alert: Pokey Has Gone Missing
Pokey, who has been riding shotgun and making photo cameos with me for the past few months… is no more. I lost him out of my motorcycle jacket pocket along with my most favorite-est glasses....
Knobby Tire Christmas Wreath
This weekend marked the return of our Knobby Tire Christmas wreath. It was pulled down from the dusty reaches of the attic to shine on in the hallway of the Fuzzmop house. Deck the...
My Dream Came True
I don’t know that I believe in fate or destiny but sometimes it seems like you were just meant to stumble upon something, doesn’t it? On Saturday when I was out doing battle with...
Why, Yes. It IS a Giant Cauliflower
In the realm of giant roadside farm fruits and vegetables there are some oft-seen staples like a giant ear of corn or a strawberry. As my friend Wendy, proprietress of the fabulous Roadside Wonders, said ~ “Yep, you...
Getting to Know My Own Backyard
On Sunday morning I was out the door before the sun tiptoed over the horizon. I made my way over to the water in hopes of getting a good spot to watch it come...
Save the Date: 2013 Crotona Midnight Run
How exciting! The date for the 95th Crotona Midnight Run was announced early this year by the Ramapo Motorcycle Club. Pray for a heatwave! What Is the Crotona Midnight Run? The Crotona is a...
The Ural Tool Kit – A Blessing and a Curse?
When you pop open the trunk of your new Ural, you’ll find a very nice tool roll that includes a set of tire irons and… get this, a pair of gloves and a manual...
Riverhead Muffler Man Indian – Downed by Hurricane Sandy
The Riverhead Muffler Man Indian whose name I’ve just discovered is “Chief Running Fair,” was downed by the winds of Superstorm Sandy. When I saw photos of the poor guy, torn in half at the...
Sena SMH10 Bluetooth Headset
A few weeks ago, I received a set of Sena SMH10 Bluetooth Headsets and a a SM10 Dual Stream Bluetooth Stereo Transmitter to use and review. Preliminary long story short? I am LOVING using...
If You Can Read This Sticker…
My friend Kathy over at Appalachian Tours (visit her blog!) surprised me with this awesome sticker. Don’t you just love it? I have the perfect spot for it on my Givi box. ::squeals:: 😀
A Postcard from a Cold Day In Hell
The view from my morning commute – me, as a pillion: It must be freezing in hell today! 😉 In a bid to save fuel, Kenny was kind enough to give me a lift...
Hey, Friends – Just Checking In
In the days leading up to Hurricane Sandy there was a sense of impending doom that was fed by the news. Everyone knew the storm would be bad but I don’t think anyone was...
Riding the 2012 SLASHER Motorcycle Rally
Sure, it sounds a bit demented, but the SLASHER Rally is harmless: Sea, Land, Air, and Space: Hammy’s Experimental Rally (Slasher) Though the rally is actually 2 days – Saturday & Sunday – I’ll only...
Sea, Land, Air, and Space: Hammy’s Experimental Motorcycle Rally
Interested in participating in an informal scavenger hunt type of motorcycle rally? If you said yes, well then you’re in luck! Hammy, whom I met during the Void Rally, is hosting a rally this...
Are You a Good Motorcycling Community Ambassador?
Early Friday morning while making small talk with a co-worker by the coffee pot, he slipped in a ‘did you ride your motorcycle to work today?’ There is nothing unusual about him asking me....