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  1. Arai XD3 ReviewJanuary 12, 2009I've been riding with my new Arai XD 3 crossover helmet for over a month now and it's become my preferred brain bucket over my Schuberth C2. There are a…
  2. Two Up to the Taj MahalNovember 12, 2008This past June on our trip to India my wife and I rode a Royal Enfield Bullet from New Delhi to Agra to see the Taj Mahal. We were going to ride to Jaipur…
  3. Sidi Crossfire TA Boot ReviewOctober 20, 2008After breaking my leg last year while dirt riding on my GS in leather dual sport boots, I figured it was time to step up the protection in the boot…
  4. Surf City Tech DayApril 13, 2008Slightly groggy from the cognac the night before I woke up this morning and velcroed my boots over the stitches on my shin and gritted my teeth. I mounted…
  5. Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispo RideMarch 13, 2008Here's the video for the previous blog post. Stephen Burns & Peter Bennett ride Central California.
  6. SLO RideFebruary 19, 2008On Sunday, my friend Peter and I departed Santa Cruz on our way to San Luis Obispo, CA. The plan: ride roads we have not ridden, ride some dirt, eat well…
  7. Big Sur Ride and CampJanuary 23, 2008Sharon and I rode down south of Big Sur to Kirk Creek campground. This was Sharon's first long ride on her Buell Blast. She now wants a bigger bike.
  8. The Death of a MotorcycleDecember 15, 2007Back in the summer of 2003 Peter, my friend, and I went on a motorcycle journey of a lifetime. At the time, I was riding a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 with…
  9. Morro Bay, California Ride, Eat & CampOctober 23, 2007The BMW MOA Redwood Fungal Ride heads south to Morro Bay.
  10. Riding the San Jose Half MarathonOctober 23, 2007I was a motorcycle rider for FSN camera man following the lead runners
  11. Sealing the 'stichFebruary 26, 2007That infamous photo of me and my wet crotch has brought me some good fortune. I sent the photo to Aerostich and Sherry replied, wondering what happened. I…
  12. A Ride for Basque FoodFebruary 20, 2007Sunday morning my friend Darryl and I embarked on a 336 mile journey to eat. When it comes to motorcycle dining, Darryl ranks up there with the best of…
  13. Micatech Motorcycle LuggageFebruary 17, 2007This morning I dropped Sharon off at the airport. She's gone to Atlanta for ten days to visit her friends. When the cat's away the mice will play. What's…
  14. Ride To Work, Inc. Featured BlogFebruary 15, 2007Last week I submitted my blog to be included in the RideToWork.org Commuter Blogs. I received an email today and now I'm listed on their site along with a…
  15. 'Stich CrotchFebruary 10, 2007Sharon and I went for a very wet ride today to meet some ADVrider friends for lunch at Alice's Restaurant in Woodside. Along the coast there wasn't much…
  16. Great Motorcycle Quotes and WisdomFebruary 9, 2007Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul. Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle. Life may…
  17. Riding in the RainFebruary 8, 2007Three years ago when I walked into the office with my wet gear on co-workers would say, "Did you ride in today?" "No, I walked here in my motorcycle…
  18. Bring My WalletFebruary 7, 2007There is an old saying that BMW stands for 'Bring My Wallet' and I experienced it in a different way. The electronic gas gauge on the new BMW R1200GS is…
  19. BMW R1200GSFebruary 6, 2007About a month ago I purchased a new 2007 BMW R1200GS. I've been drooling over this bike since it came out in 2004. I would dream at night of riding this…
  20. <> Motorcycles OKFebruary 15, 2006I commute to work five days a week, 30 miles each way on my motorcycle. Today on highway 85 south, heading home I roughly counted all of the slow moving…
  21. Rick Mayer Cycle - New SaddleJanuary 23, 2006Saturday morning Sharon and I got up at 5:30am and we were on the BMW K75s at 6:50am to head north 263 miles to Anderson, CA to get a new seat made. Just…
  22. BMW Euro-switch UpgradeJanuary 20, 2006I thought I would share this with my fellow K-bikers. I guess some older R bikes can do this too. If you are looking for a stock switch for extra lights…
  23. TiVo MotorcyclesJanuary 19, 2006Last night I looked on my TiVo for some new shows to watch. I looked under: 'Interests'--'Motorcycles'. The Results: American Chopper, V-Twin Motorcycle…
  24. Thanksgiving Roadtrip to Los AngelesDecember 2, 2005Sharon and I left Wednesday morning for Santa Barbara on the motorcycle. Our goal was to take California roads that we've never been on before. Sharon was…
  25. People Who Don't Signal are IdiotsNovember 11, 2005This morning on the ride to work up the 85 a blue Ford Explorer cut me off as he merged into the left lane. He didn't signal and obviously he didn't even…
  26. MotoGP at Laguna SecaJuly 13, 2005On Sunday, Sharon and I rode down to Salinas to see the MotoGP race at Laguna Seca. Paul at California BMW gave me a free ticket worth $75 to the race. We…
  27. EsalenJune 22, 2005Last Thursday I called the Esalen Institute to book a late night hot bath atop the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur. Sharon's friend,…
  28. Back in the Saddle AgainMay 27, 2005As you may recall from my long motorcycle trip last month I was blowing headlight bulbs every week. When I changed the bulb in Burney, CA on my way back…
  29. Northwest Motorcycle TripMay 3, 2005Day 1: Wednesday morning I left at 7am and headed up to Portland. Instead of taking the 101 up the coast I decided to take the 5 to the 97 in Oregon. I…
  30. Border RunApril 26, 2005I'm travelling north to the Canada-US border tomorrow on my motorcycle to renew my work visa. This time I'm staying off of the interstates and taking the…
  31. GSing on a K75SMarch 12, 2005My friend Peter and I went on a day long ride through the Santa Cruz Mountains to explore some areas we've never been. We went down Wright's Station Road…
  32. Working in the Shed like TedFebruary 21, 2005Theodore Kaczynski that is. Although I was not making explosives. Friday night I drove the K75S up the ramp I built into the shed. It was going to rain…
  33. One Way to DecapitationFebruary 7, 2005Today, I contacted CalTrans, California's Deptartment of Transportation to complain about the One Way signs that sit on top of the concrete median strip…
  34. Death Valley Daze XJanuary 31, 2005Over the past weekend my neighbor Jim and I travelled to Death Valley on our motorcycles. The occassion was Death Valley Daze, a Rally organized by BMW…
  35. My Hands Smell Like GasJanuary 13, 2005Wednesday: After 3 weeks the rain stopped today, so, I was excited to finally ride to work. Uncovered the bike. I had my waterproof bike cover plus a blue…
  36. SnarfingDecember 4, 2004Here is something I didn't know... I learned last evening that one of my neighbors is a member of "E Clampus Vitus". They call them "Clampers". It's a…
  37. What's That Smell?December 2, 2004While riding a motorcycle you smell much more things compared to riding in a car. On Glenwood Drive I smell burning wood from fireplaces and the odd deer…
  38. Motorcycle LoveDecember 1, 2004Let's just get all the motorcycle talk out of the way... I commute 60 miles to and from work each day on my 1987 BMW K75S. That motorcycle is my number…