General Blather

I took my bike for a quick ride on Tuesday, during which I noticed my right peg was bent at the end. This may have either caused or been caused by the tipping adventure I had last summer. more »

As suspected, the battery was shot. Fixed it. All is right with my motorcycle again. more »

I ran the Valkyrie out of gas on the way home today. I had just passed the exit to the next-to-last gas station on the route when it started to sputter. I reached beneath the seat and switched to the reserve, but it made no difference; the tank was… more »

The alley is clear, the skies a little cloudy but nothing is falling out of them. The temperature is a brisk 36F degrees, so there's just a little bit of slippery frost on the ground. Later it's supposed to be 63F degrees. Sounds like a fantastic day to break out the bike. more »

I got one in, which gives me a ride every month for the last year! more »

The temperature was neary 40F degrees when I left the house this morning, and the forecast looks to be as warm tomorrow. How could I not hop on? more »

Today marks my new personal latest day in the year riding the motorcycle. Previous best was set just last week, and the best before that was a few years ago on December 4. more »