Merry Christmas – Happy Hanukkah

Merry Christmas – Happy Hanukkah To All My Democrat Friends: Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, Read more

Chopper Rider Thanksgiving

Chopper Rider Thanksgiving 2024

I’d like to give thanks On this special day, for having had motorcycle riding in my life for now over 50 + years!

The crisp autumn air swirled around the small town of Peoria Arizona as the scent of roasted turkey and pumpkin pie wafted from the cozy kitchens. It was Thanksgiving, a time for family, friends, and of course, motorcycles.

Chopper Rider Thanksgiving 2024

Motorcycle Thanksgiving 2024

Among the townsfolk was a young man named Bob, a passionate biker with a dream to build his own custom motorcycle, a fantasy chopper that would turn heads and leave jaws on the floor. His garage was his sanctuary, filled with tools, scraps of metal, and the intoxicating aroma of motor oil. (more…)

Big Dog k9 on Test Ride

Big Dog k9 on Test Ride

The Big Dog K9 is a classic American chopper with a modern twist.

It’s known for its sleek lines, powerful engine, and comfortable ride. Fresh out of assembly, these are two 2023 Big Dog Motorcycles K9s, which have 124 cubic-inch S&S engines, 2016+ EHC RIP “Bulletproofed” electronics.  (more…)

Motorcycle Helmet Safety

Motorcycle Helmet Safety

Motorcycle Helmet Safety - Smart motorcycle helmet
Here are the conclusions of a study from the National Center for Statistics and Analysis:
Both the design and materials used in manufacturing motorcycle helmets have improved
throughout the 1990’s, resulting in a significant improvement in their effectiveness in
protecting against fatal head injuries. Despite the improvement in effectiveness, from 29
percent to 37 percent, motorcycle fatalities continue to increase as riders choose not to
take advantage of the protection afforded by helmets. The weakening or repeal of
compulsory helmet use laws in many states has been shown to be associated with a
dramatic drop in the percentage of motorcyclists who wear helmets.

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Jesse James Master Craftsman

Jesse James Master Craftsman

With the kind of success that Jesse James had acquired in the motorcycle-building business and the reality television industry, it was unthinkable that he could encounter a massive failure when he created and produced the TV show called “Austin Speed Shop.”

Allegedly, it was such a major flop that fans wouldn’t find anything about it on his Wikipedia page. (more…)