Well, I finally did it. I finally road out of my comfort zone of central Iowa. My journey started on Sunday. The roads were wet but I kept telling myself, as we motored down interstate 35, that this was a great learning experience. Further down the way the road became dry. It stayed dry until out of no where this crazy thick rainy fog began. Spent about a hour at Boondocks and then ventured on down the road. Where were we heading...Duluth, MN. 400 miles later, Sunday evening, I was pulling my bike into the parking lot of a Radisson hotel in downtown Duluth. I felt accomplished and empowered. I had finally done something that I dreamed of for many years. I road tripped on my own motorcycle. On Sunday's journey I motored through Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. I have to say I couldn't really tell that I left Iowa until I made it up to Duluth and saw the beautiful Lake Superior. Corn, Corn, Corn...Corn....more Corn. HA!
I've had a great time riding these past few days. I only freaked myself out twice on the entire trip. Once was on this wicked steep hill in Duluth. I need to work on that skill! I kinda broke the law and ran a red light to make the hill. Oops! The other was in this tiny town looking for a gas station. I didn't dump my bike but there was a quick moment when I thought I was going to. I'm sure the guys that were watching were like...Holy Hell...get that lady off that motorcycle. Good learning experiences all the same. Keep your head about ya!
Tonight I'm chilling at Boom's B & B before taking off tomorrow for home. In all I'll have about 800 miles under my belt from this adventure. I'm pretty damn proud of myself!
My words to anyone, especially any woman that is thinking about riding her own, do it and keep doing it until you accomplish your goal of getting on two wheels. It is truly the best experience I've ever had. It makes me feel strong. It makes me feel free! This trip has helped me clear that stress out of me that has been building for weeks. Bottom line...I needed this trip to prove to myself that I CAN RIDE!!! I needed to prove to myself that I am IHG!
BTW...this is my 500th Post!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Monday, August 13, 2012
A Look into the Life of IHG - One or Two Questions at a Time
Why Harley Davidson?
Because they are sexy badass bikes. I love the rumble they make when you crank the throttle. Harley Davidson is as Amercian as baseball and apple pie. It's just the motorcycle I always wanted to own one day and now I do!!
Is there someone in the motorcycle community that you would like to hang with for a day and have never had the opportunity to before and why?
I would love to hang with all the people that I've met through blogging that I haven't been able to meet yet.(Boston, Caveman, Viking Dave and BB, Willy D, Ms. M., Ronman, Mr. Motorcycle, Dan from Lowrider in the Wind and that one guy that fell off the face of the earth named Joker. What ever happened to that guy?) All the bikers I'm friends with on Facebook. I would love to hang with Sara Liberte and Roadside Marty. There are so many individuals in the motorcycle community that I would love to just sit and listen to their stories. Bikers are freaking interesting people. I really would love to meet Willie G and Gloria Struck. And it would have been amazing to have known Samantha Morgan Storm!
One of my favorite biker bands!
Because they are sexy badass bikes. I love the rumble they make when you crank the throttle. Harley Davidson is as Amercian as baseball and apple pie. It's just the motorcycle I always wanted to own one day and now I do!!
Is there someone in the motorcycle community that you would like to hang with for a day and have never had the opportunity to before and why?
I would love to hang with all the people that I've met through blogging that I haven't been able to meet yet.(Boston, Caveman, Viking Dave and BB, Willy D, Ms. M., Ronman, Mr. Motorcycle, Dan from Lowrider in the Wind and that one guy that fell off the face of the earth named Joker. What ever happened to that guy?) All the bikers I'm friends with on Facebook. I would love to hang with Sara Liberte and Roadside Marty. There are so many individuals in the motorcycle community that I would love to just sit and listen to their stories. Bikers are freaking interesting people. I really would love to meet Willie G and Gloria Struck. And it would have been amazing to have known Samantha Morgan Storm!
One of my favorite biker bands!
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Daryl Big Daddy Caveman - Idle Thoughts of an AZhole Biker
When I ask individuals if they would be interested in doing an interview for my blog I usually get the comment back...Why would anyone really be interested in me? That's exactly what Big Daddy Caveman answered back to me. (people are interested!!) I started reading Big Daddy's Idle Thoughts a few years back. Daryl Big Daddy Caveman is one amazing writer. If you've never read his blog you are missing out. The word "Raw" comes to mind when I think of the posts that I've read, written by Big D. He doesn't beat around the bush. He's a straight shooter. When I think of the word "Biker", I think of Big D.
Give us a bio about yourself.
I grew up in Massachusetts, south of Boston. Moved To Arizona in 2000. Was a MASShole, but graduated into an AZhole.
When did you first discover motorcycles?
My best friend growing up had a Honda Trail 90 when I was 11 or so. Started there and haven't stopped since.
What was your first motorcycle?
A Honda 305 I bought for 150.00 that was stored in a neighbors garage. The bike had been re-geared for road-racing and as a result was lousy off the line. I soon grew to hate it as the stamped steel frame wouldn't make a good chopper. When I bought it I was told the name of the racer who had owned it. Not being a follower of Gp racing the name meant nothing to me. Years after I had sold it I found out he was considered one of the greatest Champions of the circuit .............OOPS! Live and learn.
What do you currently ride?
I have a 99 Dyna that redlines at 7000 rpm and pulls like a greyhound at the bacon plant. Had it up to 142 and still pulling my arms out of the sockets. 40,000 hard miles and still not a speck of dirt or oil anywhere.
How many motorcycles have you owned and what were they?
Too many to list. All Harleys and Triumphs (except for the aforementioned Honda). How about just a current list? 99 Dyna, 88 and 86 Sportys, 66 and 44 servicar, 2 Harley 125 sprints, 71 Harley moped, 66 Triumph bonny bobber and lastly,,,,,a 49 Hydroglide Panhead.
How do you feel when you are riding?
Free!
Is there a motto that you live by?
I could say the standbys,,,Loyalty, honor and Respect. Brotherhood. Question all authority. The blood you choose is stronger than than blood born. [Family often takes for granted but blood chosen must respect each other, there is no 'Family reunion' to put it back together if respect is lost]. A new favorite has entered my lexicon,,,,,,Live so the Westboro church Jackasses picket your funeral!
Do you feel you are treated differently because you choose to ride a motorcycle?
Yes, Definitely. Good and bad. It usually goes one or the other, no middle ground.
Why Harley Davidson?
?? Next question.
Do you have any mentors or heroes? If so, what have they taught you and why do they fall in this category in your life?
I have been fortunate to have many. Mostly ordinary men [and women] that live life on their own terms and never gave into 'Polite' society. Your word is bond. And if help can be given, you do so without measure or repayment.
Is there someone in the motorcycle community that you would like to hang with for a day and have never had the opportunity to before and why?
I have traveled the entire length of 4 countries and have been lucky enough to meet just about all of my 'Heroes' However,,,,there is a certain Young lady up Iowa way that I would greatly love to ride with and chat by the campfire.
Do you have a favorite rally?
Too Broke for Sturgis here in AZ. All the others have become too commercial for me. Biker rallies are about cutting loose and throwing society's constraints to the wind. Too many today have become judgmental and rigid. Cops and Rubs alike. I was at the Laughlin River Run in NV a few years back, a female biker did what biker 'chicks' have always done: she flashed the crowd. I heard Tsk tsk huff huff from Men and women alike....??? Keep your condescending moralistic prude ass home and stay the hell away from "Bikers"
Do you have a favorite place to ride and why?
Arizona......Ride here just once and you'll see why.
What are your thoughts on women riding their own motorcycles?
I'm all for it and bristle at the thought that it's a 'Mans' thing. Women have been riding since the first bikes have been built. Margret Gast The 'Mile a minute' girl in 1910 The second bike believed ever to cross the entire US was a young lady with her mother in a sidecar. Delia Crewe in 1915 traveled the US and all the way to Panama with her dog 'Trouble' Imagine no paved roads and very few gas stations.....and no suspension to speak of. I know grown men who wouldn't ride across states on a hardtail. And Many many more. It does those pioneers a great dis-service to think otherwise.
What do you think of helmet laws?
I don't. I've seen many a rider go down and some died because of that damned helmet. And others, it saved. In Arizona, we are fortunate enough to have the choice of wearing a helmet and I choose not to.
Do loud pipes really save lives?
Yes, mine have on many an occasion.
You have a blog called Big Daddy's Idle Thoughts, how did it get it's name? Why did you decide to start blogging?
I was 'Idle' at the time, recovering from a shattered neck disc. Ann/Boston my wife set it up and said write something before you go crazy,,,[Too late]. I never intended to be a writer and didn't think I was. Somehow my stories gained a loyal and very determined following. Still amazes the hell out of me to this day.
What's your official Road name? How did you get it?
I am Caveman. Was bestowed in great honor by my Brothers and Sisters....although the ladies tend to shorten it to Cavey!
What is the wildest thing that has happened to you on the road?
Being shot at. Enough said about that.
Are there any lessons that you’ve learned on the road that stand out the most?
Maintain your line, don't weave. stay one foot from the line whichever side of the lane you ride. You do this every time you will ride true and straight solo or riding 100 mph in a pack.
Do you like riding with a group or are you more of a lone rider?
Depends on the day. Group rides with qualified riders, outlaw style at high speeds, is purer than poetry. Other days my thoughts and V-twin rumble provide all the company I need.
What has your greatest accomplishment been?
Marrying Ann/Boston and my 4 very well adjusted and honorable kids.
Do you feel like there are divisions in the motorcycle community because of the type or brand of motorcycle you ride?
For many there are. I prefer Harleys, but in truth I don't give a damn what you ride just keep up and ride right.
If you knew this was your last day on earth, what would you do?
Put Ann on the back and Ride!!
When you are not riding what do you enjoy doing?
Building bikes, reading, laughing.
Tell us anything else you would like us to know about you.
I'm a very lucky and fortunate man.
Do you have a favorite swear word?
What the F^&K?
What are you currently reading?
These interview questions.
What’s in your CD player? Even a Caveman has an I-Pod nowadays...No Cd's.(are you telling me I need to bring this question into the 21st Century? LOL)
Moody Blues, Seger. Zepplin, Classic rock.
A huge thank you to Daryl Big Daddy Caveman for taking the time to do this interview. I look forward to meeting you and Boston one of these days!
Give us a bio about yourself.
I grew up in Massachusetts, south of Boston. Moved To Arizona in 2000. Was a MASShole, but graduated into an AZhole.
My best friend growing up had a Honda Trail 90 when I was 11 or so. Started there and haven't stopped since.
What was your first motorcycle?
A Honda 305 I bought for 150.00 that was stored in a neighbors garage. The bike had been re-geared for road-racing and as a result was lousy off the line. I soon grew to hate it as the stamped steel frame wouldn't make a good chopper. When I bought it I was told the name of the racer who had owned it. Not being a follower of Gp racing the name meant nothing to me. Years after I had sold it I found out he was considered one of the greatest Champions of the circuit .............OOPS! Live and learn.
What do you currently ride?
I have a 99 Dyna that redlines at 7000 rpm and pulls like a greyhound at the bacon plant. Had it up to 142 and still pulling my arms out of the sockets. 40,000 hard miles and still not a speck of dirt or oil anywhere.
How many motorcycles have you owned and what were they?
Too many to list. All Harleys and Triumphs (except for the aforementioned Honda). How about just a current list? 99 Dyna, 88 and 86 Sportys, 66 and 44 servicar, 2 Harley 125 sprints, 71 Harley moped, 66 Triumph bonny bobber and lastly,,,,,a 49 Hydroglide Panhead.
Free!
Is there a motto that you live by?
I could say the standbys,,,Loyalty, honor and Respect. Brotherhood. Question all authority. The blood you choose is stronger than than blood born. [Family often takes for granted but blood chosen must respect each other, there is no 'Family reunion' to put it back together if respect is lost]. A new favorite has entered my lexicon,,,,,,Live so the Westboro church Jackasses picket your funeral!
Do you feel you are treated differently because you choose to ride a motorcycle?
Yes, Definitely. Good and bad. It usually goes one or the other, no middle ground.
Why Harley Davidson?
?? Next question.
I have been fortunate to have many. Mostly ordinary men [and women] that live life on their own terms and never gave into 'Polite' society. Your word is bond. And if help can be given, you do so without measure or repayment.
Is there someone in the motorcycle community that you would like to hang with for a day and have never had the opportunity to before and why?
I have traveled the entire length of 4 countries and have been lucky enough to meet just about all of my 'Heroes' However,,,,there is a certain Young lady up Iowa way that I would greatly love to ride with and chat by the campfire.
Do you have a favorite rally?
Too Broke for Sturgis here in AZ. All the others have become too commercial for me. Biker rallies are about cutting loose and throwing society's constraints to the wind. Too many today have become judgmental and rigid. Cops and Rubs alike. I was at the Laughlin River Run in NV a few years back, a female biker did what biker 'chicks' have always done: she flashed the crowd. I heard Tsk tsk huff huff from Men and women alike....??? Keep your condescending moralistic prude ass home and stay the hell away from "Bikers"
Do you have a favorite place to ride and why?
Arizona......Ride here just once and you'll see why.
I'm all for it and bristle at the thought that it's a 'Mans' thing. Women have been riding since the first bikes have been built. Margret Gast The 'Mile a minute' girl in 1910 The second bike believed ever to cross the entire US was a young lady with her mother in a sidecar. Delia Crewe in 1915 traveled the US and all the way to Panama with her dog 'Trouble' Imagine no paved roads and very few gas stations.....and no suspension to speak of. I know grown men who wouldn't ride across states on a hardtail. And Many many more. It does those pioneers a great dis-service to think otherwise.
What do you think of helmet laws?
I don't. I've seen many a rider go down and some died because of that damned helmet. And others, it saved. In Arizona, we are fortunate enough to have the choice of wearing a helmet and I choose not to.
Do loud pipes really save lives?
Yes, mine have on many an occasion.
You have a blog called Big Daddy's Idle Thoughts, how did it get it's name? Why did you decide to start blogging?
I was 'Idle' at the time, recovering from a shattered neck disc. Ann/Boston my wife set it up and said write something before you go crazy,,,[Too late]. I never intended to be a writer and didn't think I was. Somehow my stories gained a loyal and very determined following. Still amazes the hell out of me to this day.
I am Caveman. Was bestowed in great honor by my Brothers and Sisters....although the ladies tend to shorten it to Cavey!
What is the wildest thing that has happened to you on the road?
Being shot at. Enough said about that.
Are there any lessons that you’ve learned on the road that stand out the most?
Maintain your line, don't weave. stay one foot from the line whichever side of the lane you ride. You do this every time you will ride true and straight solo or riding 100 mph in a pack.
Do you like riding with a group or are you more of a lone rider?
Depends on the day. Group rides with qualified riders, outlaw style at high speeds, is purer than poetry. Other days my thoughts and V-twin rumble provide all the company I need.
Marrying Ann/Boston and my 4 very well adjusted and honorable kids.
Do you feel like there are divisions in the motorcycle community because of the type or brand of motorcycle you ride?
For many there are. I prefer Harleys, but in truth I don't give a damn what you ride just keep up and ride right.
If you knew this was your last day on earth, what would you do?
Put Ann on the back and Ride!!
When you are not riding what do you enjoy doing?
Building bikes, reading, laughing.
I'm a very lucky and fortunate man.
Do you have a favorite swear word?
What the F^&K?
What are you currently reading?
These interview questions.
Moody Blues, Seger. Zepplin, Classic rock.
A huge thank you to Daryl Big Daddy Caveman for taking the time to do this interview. I look forward to meeting you and Boston one of these days!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Billy Lane's Air Force Bike Build
Billy Lane built an amazing Air Force Tribute Bike that was unveiled at Rolling Thunder this year. It's great to see he hasn't lost his passion for building works of art!
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Girls Wrench Too! Meet Chris Gibbany from Boneyard Choppers
About a month ago I received an e-mail inquiring if I profile women riders/builders. I'd say that this woman rider/builder e-mailed the right person!! I love seeing women who forge the way for all the women out there that love motorcycling or anything moto related. I'm excited to introduce you all to Chris Gibbany and her passion for motorcycles, cars, living an amazing cheap life, and hedgehogs!!
Give us a bio about yourself.
I am 39 years old, married to my soul mate, Gabe. I was born in California but raised here in Arkansas, currently residing in Harrison. I have worked a bunch of minimum wage jobs only to find that just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, it in fact DID, so I have been self employed for 6 years now. I raise and rescue hedgehogs and am one of only about 30 breeders in the whole USA. I help my husband build vintage bikes (calling ourselves Boneyard Choppers), and am an extreme couponer. I also sell T-shirts, sell vitamins and essential oils and experiment with all kinds of things. I have raised and sold meal worms, sold and shipped cat food, been a professional wedding photographer for 10 years and now I play the "credit card game". I also enter sweepstakes and write a blog called Amazing cheap life.
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Was there something specific that drew you into the motorcycle lifestyle?
I've always loved bikes and cars- in fact, that's really all I ever think about. As far as a “lifestyle”, I'm not real sure what that means. I just live the way I want to, do what I want and put every dime I get into all of my toys. I have actually went down to 2 cars (first time since I was 19) because bikes are easier to maintain, take up less room, we can build them in the house, and instead of several thousand dollars for a paint job, at best it costs a couple hundred.
How long have you been riding?
I've been riding since I was 16. I learned to ride before I learned to drive.
What was your first motorcycle?
First bike I learned to ride was a 185 Yamaha Exciter, first bike I bought for myself was a 1990 Yamaha DT Enduro. I bought it during my third year of college in 1993.
What do you currently ride?
I am currently riding a 1981 Harley Ironhead that we built, that I call my “Billy Bike”, because I built it to look like a "billy bad ass". I also ride a Yamaha TW enduro but am fixing to sell it and build a BSA or Triumph to use as my multi-purpose bike. I am almost done with my 1956 Panhead (kick only) that we have been building in the living room for 2 years. I also bought another 'secret” project as I always like to be building something in the living room.
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How do you feel when you are riding?
I feel like riding gives you a certain form of “power” and it gives you the sense of freedom that makes all of your troubles disappear. The feeling I get when I am riding is the same feeling I used to get when I was drag racing- except that the riding lasts a lot longer and is WAY cheaper! When my thoughts are taking over my brain, or I just need to clear my head, nothing does that better than getting on a bike and just blasting down the road. I also like to talk to GOD when I ride and since I like to “lolly-gag” when I ride, my mind is always thinking about my next big project or some goal that I would like to accomplish.
Is there a motto that you live by?
“You only live once, so you better make it count”
Why Harley Davidson?
I really love the look and appeal of the old vintage Harleys. Although I started out on small metric bikes, nothing looks OR sounds like the real old iron of yesterday. When I start thinking about an old bike, I wonder about it's owner, and where they went and how that person felt when they owned the bike. The sheer fact that something that old is still around is amazing to me and I wonder why more people aren't into the old bikes. I like the history and I also am BIG into “reduce, reuse and recycle” so I like the fact that we can keep the old bikes. “Old iron never dies”.
Do you feel you are treated differently because you choose to ride a motorcycle?
I feel like I get more respect because I ride. When I am wearing my Boneyard Choppers work shirt, I notice people not only won't talk to me, but they don't even want to be caught staring at me. But when I wear a low-cut shirt, it's a whole different ballgame. One day I was wearing my work shirt and this guy starting asking me about it. He then told me he had a 57 Fl, and I said “Yeah, I have an FL too”. I grew up around here and have always had hot rods and raced, so most people know me and I don't think they think much about it- just Chris doing something else motor-related.
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Is there really a motorcycle “wave” or is it just something we do to freak non-riders out?
I still get it all the time. Back in the day when there were fewer bikes on the road, it was cool to meet another biker but now with so many people riding, it's just irritating. When I am driving my Corvette, other Corvette drivers wave at me and when my husband is driving his old Jeep, other Jeep owners wave at him. I think it is an acknowledgment that “Hey look, I am riding too” or in a vehicle “Hey, I am driving a Corvette too”. I don't mind it when I am in one of my cars, because you don't see too many on the road. But if everyone was driving a Corvette, (1) I'd get tired of waving and (2) I'd sell my Vette!
What do you think of helmet laws?
I believe in freedom and the freedom of choice. I personally think that EVERYTHING should be legal- all drugs, prostitution, assault weapons, Diet Coke, etc and that WE as responsible people should have the right to choose and if we make the wrong choice, then as in everything else, there are consequences. I think that we should have morals, use good judgment and 'everything in moderation'. So I think there should be fewer laws, fewer rules and less government interference.
Do loud pipes really save lives?
YES! With so many distracted drivers, doing everything BUT driving, the more that you can do to get their attention, the better. It makes me so sick to see everyone on their cell phones and I cannot EVEN believe people drive down the road while texting! I usually try to wear a bright shirt and bandanna and I will swerve back and forth in my lane, thinking that maybe it will gets someones attention if they are not paying enough attention. I still think that people who ride make better drivers and that if everyone had to ride, the world would be a safer place.
Do you have any mentors or heroes?
No, I would say not. I've always said I am my own hero, which means it is up to me to make a good life for myself and accomplish all the things I want to do in this life before I die. Now I do have a lot of respect for people in the business, especially women who have fought their way to the top.
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Is there someone in the motorcycle community that you would like to hang with for a day and have never had the opportunity to before and why?
Yeah, ask anyone who knows me and of course that would be Jay Leno! For so many reasons- he's super funny, has around 200 cars and bikes and is child-free!
Do you have a favorite rally or event?
We don't go to a lot of rallies. We hit some of the local shows and always make the Branson Vintage Show and Meet, but when you have a lot of animals, you can't really be gone for long and I don't know anyone who would be willing to take care of them. Also, we only make $25,000 a year and we can't honestly justify going to a lot of rallies when (1) It would cost us money and (2) we would rather use that money to buy more parts for what we do have or save that money and buy another toy.
Do you have a favorite place to ride and why?
YES-on pavement! I ride almost daily when the weather is decent. I like to just ride into towns, go to thrift stores with my back pack and see what I can find. All riding is good.
What is the wildest thing that has happened to you on the road?
It involved several cops surrounding us, a ticket, a mirror getting kicked off and us NOT going to jail!
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What has your most memorable ride or trip been?
Every time we make it back in one piece, without parts falling off or us not getting a ticket is a good and memorable trip.
Are there any lessons that you’ve learned on the road that stand out the most?
Always have a cell phone with you.
Do you like riding with a group or are you more of a lone rider?
ALONE. Since I like to “lolly gag”, I don't like anyone pressuring me to go faster or me having to wait for other people to catch up if I am in the 'go-fast” mood. I don't like to have to look into my little mirror and worry about where the other person might be and wonder if they are mad cause I'm going too fast or if I am going too slow. I enjoy being alone and riding alone.
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What has your greatest accomplishment been?
Not having children! In my 20's I had my tubes tied after my first husband tried to force me to have kids. I have to say I knew as a kid that I didn't want children and it has to be my biggest accomplishment that has allowed me to go on with my life, doing what I want and buying what I want and living the life that I have always wanted.
Do you feel like there are divisions in the motorcycle community because of the type or brand of motorcycle you ride?
Yeah I think the stereotype of Sportsters still being a “woman's bike” still exists and when I meet those type of people, I know that they in fact know nothing of the history of Harley Davidson and no matter how much you tell them, they will go on thinking “yeah right, just a woman's bike”. There are still some people who think that if you aren't riding a Harley then you might as well not be riding. I think all those people are idiots! If you ride, you ride. Doesn't matter what brand it is or what size it is. I think that people who believe in these things just do it to make themselves look better but it only works if they are in the company of people who feel the same way. A person who truly loves the machine does not care.
If you knew this was your last day on earth, what would you do?
Spend it with my husband, pray to GOD and eat lots of ice cream, candy, and everything else that I wouldn't normally overindulge in.
When you are not riding what do you enjoy doing?
Driving my 81 Corvette and my race car, a 1978 Z-28 that I've had for 20 years, hitting thrift stores and yard sales, hunting mushrooms in the Spring, hunting deer in the Fall, shooting guns, gardening, reading self help and non-fiction books, tye-dying,and always trying something new, I am currently learning to weld. I also like entering competitive contests such as bike shows, car shows, Halloween costume contests, tattoo and burnout contests. I have also entered hedgehogs in a Hedgehog Show and took home "Reserve Best in Show", "Grand Champion", 2 first place and one third place ribbon. I once won a contest for saving the most money, a contest for writing about saving money and I was selected to be on ABC Nightly News before the show Extreme Couponing came out but Wal Mart wouldn't allow video cameras so I didn't get to appear. I am BIG into natural and alternative therapies- I love getting reflexology, massages and colonics done. I make all of my own cleaning supplies and use very few chemical laden products. I like to dye my hair pink (all vegan) and it has been pink on and off since I was 16 in 1989. I collect anything with hedgehogs, am always looking for cool motor related art for my house and I like buying bandannas, cool scarves, knitted hats, fingerless gloves, patches for my jeans, buttons and pins and would one day maybe like to design clothes.
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If you could change anything about yourself what would it be?
I would be independently wealthy! But since "necessity is the mother of invention", I guess I will keep on inventing a new source of income!
What do you think makes a "Biker"?
I think the term “biker” has been thrown around so much that no one wants to be associated with it and everyone who does use it is probably dressed in head-to toe leather. The real definition of “biker”, of what I think makes a "biker" would be one who puts everything into their bike(s), a person who loves the machine so much that they sacrifice other areas of their lives for it, and who lives and breathes motorcycles. A biker is one who protects his bike like it is his kid, who has to be seated next to a window so that he can watch his bike, and a person that when he sees some kid put scratches on his bike, runs out the damn door screaming, not caring if he's going to jail or not. I have always felt like my cars and my bikes have "feelings" and they are not just some piece of metal- I have poured countless hours of time and money into making the machine be just what I want. My cars and bikes ARE my kids!
Do you feel you are a role model for the women of the motorcycle community?
I don't feel I am a role- model per se, but I think that because I am so driven and so passionate about my toys, on such a small yearly wage, that YES, someone could look at that and say “Well, if she can do it on that small amount of money, then so can I”. A person has to have their priorities straight and I have always known what came first. Even when I was younger I never got my ears pierced because I didn't want to have to buy earrings when I could be using that money or saving it for something else. I saved all of my allowance as a kid and when I got into college on scholarships, I was able to buy 2 Camaros and my first motorcycle. I have been thrifty my whole life.
Do you have any advice for women that are thinking about moving to the front of the motorcycle?
If you really want to do it- do it for the right reasons- NOT to get attention or to pick up men. There are SO many women around here that do it for that very reason. I would tell them to start small, I think learning to ride on a dirt bike or enduro is probably the best way to learn. Learn the mechanics of the bike and then take the course. Every woman I know who has never rode before, goes out and buys the biggest, heaviest Harley they can afford and then when they drop it or can't pick it up, they give up.
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Tell us anything else you would like us to know about you.
I am being featured in the next issue of Throttle Gals magazine. You can read more about my lifelong involvement with cars, racing, bikes and the lifestyle in there. I also have pictures from 20 years ago that go along with the story. I can't wait for it to come out!
Do you have a favorite swear word?
Yes, most definitely.
What are you currently reading?
I just finished "Coming Apart- The state of white America 1960-2010" by Charles Murray, "200 quick cash jobs guaranteed self-employment alternatives" by Todd Abernathy, and "Back to basics - how to learn and enjoy traditional American skills" published by Reader's Digest. I am a reviewer for about 10 different publishers so I get books free. I am currently reading 'Greater" by Steven Furtick and "The coming revolution" by Dr. Richard Lee. Between the local library, all the free books that I receive and all the free magazine subscriptions I get, I never run out of good material to read. The library is the best way to get an education for free and you get to choose your own subjects. I usually focus on one subject a year to learn about. Last year it was vitamins, oils, natural remedies, living healthy, etc. This year it is more on the state of the economy, the zombies (don't get me started), and ways to be more self sufficient.
What music are you currently listening to?
John Conlee "Rose Colored Glasses", Alabama "My Home's in Alabama" and Bob Seger "Still the Same". I've got some Neil Diamond coming in Tuesday! I love all kinds of music - Metallica, Kid Rock, Hank Jr, Waylon, Willie, Merle, AC/DC, but lately and for a while now I have really went back to my roots of what I grew up listening to which was good old country!
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Do you have any pets?
YES! My American Staffordshire Terrier (aka the largest of the pit-bull breed), Solomon. I call him my son. He lives in the house and we rescued him from the Humane Society about 6 years ago. He was on the chopping block to be put down and I went through a very tedious process to track him down once I saw his picture in the local paper. I also have 25 hedgehogs! I have had hedgehogs as pets for almost 15 years. I LOVE them and can't imagine ever living without them. I have had all kinds of different animals as pets- squirrel, rabbit, guinea pigs, ferret, snapping turtle, frogs, fish, and different breeds of dogs but I am in love with the Am Staff and hedgehogs!
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Give us a bio about yourself.
I am 39 years old, married to my soul mate, Gabe. I was born in California but raised here in Arkansas, currently residing in Harrison. I have worked a bunch of minimum wage jobs only to find that just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, it in fact DID, so I have been self employed for 6 years now. I raise and rescue hedgehogs and am one of only about 30 breeders in the whole USA. I help my husband build vintage bikes (calling ourselves Boneyard Choppers), and am an extreme couponer. I also sell T-shirts, sell vitamins and essential oils and experiment with all kinds of things. I have raised and sold meal worms, sold and shipped cat food, been a professional wedding photographer for 10 years and now I play the "credit card game". I also enter sweepstakes and write a blog called Amazing cheap life.
I've always loved bikes and cars- in fact, that's really all I ever think about. As far as a “lifestyle”, I'm not real sure what that means. I just live the way I want to, do what I want and put every dime I get into all of my toys. I have actually went down to 2 cars (first time since I was 19) because bikes are easier to maintain, take up less room, we can build them in the house, and instead of several thousand dollars for a paint job, at best it costs a couple hundred.
How long have you been riding?
I've been riding since I was 16. I learned to ride before I learned to drive.
What was your first motorcycle?
First bike I learned to ride was a 185 Yamaha Exciter, first bike I bought for myself was a 1990 Yamaha DT Enduro. I bought it during my third year of college in 1993.
What do you currently ride?
I am currently riding a 1981 Harley Ironhead that we built, that I call my “Billy Bike”, because I built it to look like a "billy bad ass". I also ride a Yamaha TW enduro but am fixing to sell it and build a BSA or Triumph to use as my multi-purpose bike. I am almost done with my 1956 Panhead (kick only) that we have been building in the living room for 2 years. I also bought another 'secret” project as I always like to be building something in the living room.
How do you feel when you are riding?
I feel like riding gives you a certain form of “power” and it gives you the sense of freedom that makes all of your troubles disappear. The feeling I get when I am riding is the same feeling I used to get when I was drag racing- except that the riding lasts a lot longer and is WAY cheaper! When my thoughts are taking over my brain, or I just need to clear my head, nothing does that better than getting on a bike and just blasting down the road. I also like to talk to GOD when I ride and since I like to “lolly-gag” when I ride, my mind is always thinking about my next big project or some goal that I would like to accomplish.
Is there a motto that you live by?
“You only live once, so you better make it count”
Why Harley Davidson?
I really love the look and appeal of the old vintage Harleys. Although I started out on small metric bikes, nothing looks OR sounds like the real old iron of yesterday. When I start thinking about an old bike, I wonder about it's owner, and where they went and how that person felt when they owned the bike. The sheer fact that something that old is still around is amazing to me and I wonder why more people aren't into the old bikes. I like the history and I also am BIG into “reduce, reuse and recycle” so I like the fact that we can keep the old bikes. “Old iron never dies”.
Do you feel you are treated differently because you choose to ride a motorcycle?
I feel like I get more respect because I ride. When I am wearing my Boneyard Choppers work shirt, I notice people not only won't talk to me, but they don't even want to be caught staring at me. But when I wear a low-cut shirt, it's a whole different ballgame. One day I was wearing my work shirt and this guy starting asking me about it. He then told me he had a 57 Fl, and I said “Yeah, I have an FL too”. I grew up around here and have always had hot rods and raced, so most people know me and I don't think they think much about it- just Chris doing something else motor-related.
Is there really a motorcycle “wave” or is it just something we do to freak non-riders out?
I still get it all the time. Back in the day when there were fewer bikes on the road, it was cool to meet another biker but now with so many people riding, it's just irritating. When I am driving my Corvette, other Corvette drivers wave at me and when my husband is driving his old Jeep, other Jeep owners wave at him. I think it is an acknowledgment that “Hey look, I am riding too” or in a vehicle “Hey, I am driving a Corvette too”. I don't mind it when I am in one of my cars, because you don't see too many on the road. But if everyone was driving a Corvette, (1) I'd get tired of waving and (2) I'd sell my Vette!
What do you think of helmet laws?
I believe in freedom and the freedom of choice. I personally think that EVERYTHING should be legal- all drugs, prostitution, assault weapons, Diet Coke, etc and that WE as responsible people should have the right to choose and if we make the wrong choice, then as in everything else, there are consequences. I think that we should have morals, use good judgment and 'everything in moderation'. So I think there should be fewer laws, fewer rules and less government interference.
Do loud pipes really save lives?
YES! With so many distracted drivers, doing everything BUT driving, the more that you can do to get their attention, the better. It makes me so sick to see everyone on their cell phones and I cannot EVEN believe people drive down the road while texting! I usually try to wear a bright shirt and bandanna and I will swerve back and forth in my lane, thinking that maybe it will gets someones attention if they are not paying enough attention. I still think that people who ride make better drivers and that if everyone had to ride, the world would be a safer place.
Do you have any mentors or heroes?
No, I would say not. I've always said I am my own hero, which means it is up to me to make a good life for myself and accomplish all the things I want to do in this life before I die. Now I do have a lot of respect for people in the business, especially women who have fought their way to the top.
Is there someone in the motorcycle community that you would like to hang with for a day and have never had the opportunity to before and why?
Yeah, ask anyone who knows me and of course that would be Jay Leno! For so many reasons- he's super funny, has around 200 cars and bikes and is child-free!
Do you have a favorite rally or event?
We don't go to a lot of rallies. We hit some of the local shows and always make the Branson Vintage Show and Meet, but when you have a lot of animals, you can't really be gone for long and I don't know anyone who would be willing to take care of them. Also, we only make $25,000 a year and we can't honestly justify going to a lot of rallies when (1) It would cost us money and (2) we would rather use that money to buy more parts for what we do have or save that money and buy another toy.
Do you have a favorite place to ride and why?
YES-on pavement! I ride almost daily when the weather is decent. I like to just ride into towns, go to thrift stores with my back pack and see what I can find. All riding is good.
What is the wildest thing that has happened to you on the road?
It involved several cops surrounding us, a ticket, a mirror getting kicked off and us NOT going to jail!
What has your most memorable ride or trip been?
Every time we make it back in one piece, without parts falling off or us not getting a ticket is a good and memorable trip.
Are there any lessons that you’ve learned on the road that stand out the most?
Always have a cell phone with you.
Do you like riding with a group or are you more of a lone rider?
ALONE. Since I like to “lolly gag”, I don't like anyone pressuring me to go faster or me having to wait for other people to catch up if I am in the 'go-fast” mood. I don't like to have to look into my little mirror and worry about where the other person might be and wonder if they are mad cause I'm going too fast or if I am going too slow. I enjoy being alone and riding alone.
What has your greatest accomplishment been?
Not having children! In my 20's I had my tubes tied after my first husband tried to force me to have kids. I have to say I knew as a kid that I didn't want children and it has to be my biggest accomplishment that has allowed me to go on with my life, doing what I want and buying what I want and living the life that I have always wanted.
Do you feel like there are divisions in the motorcycle community because of the type or brand of motorcycle you ride?
Yeah I think the stereotype of Sportsters still being a “woman's bike” still exists and when I meet those type of people, I know that they in fact know nothing of the history of Harley Davidson and no matter how much you tell them, they will go on thinking “yeah right, just a woman's bike”. There are still some people who think that if you aren't riding a Harley then you might as well not be riding. I think all those people are idiots! If you ride, you ride. Doesn't matter what brand it is or what size it is. I think that people who believe in these things just do it to make themselves look better but it only works if they are in the company of people who feel the same way. A person who truly loves the machine does not care.
If you knew this was your last day on earth, what would you do?
Spend it with my husband, pray to GOD and eat lots of ice cream, candy, and everything else that I wouldn't normally overindulge in.
When you are not riding what do you enjoy doing?
Driving my 81 Corvette and my race car, a 1978 Z-28 that I've had for 20 years, hitting thrift stores and yard sales, hunting mushrooms in the Spring, hunting deer in the Fall, shooting guns, gardening, reading self help and non-fiction books, tye-dying,and always trying something new, I am currently learning to weld. I also like entering competitive contests such as bike shows, car shows, Halloween costume contests, tattoo and burnout contests. I have also entered hedgehogs in a Hedgehog Show and took home "Reserve Best in Show", "Grand Champion", 2 first place and one third place ribbon. I once won a contest for saving the most money, a contest for writing about saving money and I was selected to be on ABC Nightly News before the show Extreme Couponing came out but Wal Mart wouldn't allow video cameras so I didn't get to appear. I am BIG into natural and alternative therapies- I love getting reflexology, massages and colonics done. I make all of my own cleaning supplies and use very few chemical laden products. I like to dye my hair pink (all vegan) and it has been pink on and off since I was 16 in 1989. I collect anything with hedgehogs, am always looking for cool motor related art for my house and I like buying bandannas, cool scarves, knitted hats, fingerless gloves, patches for my jeans, buttons and pins and would one day maybe like to design clothes.
If you could change anything about yourself what would it be?
I would be independently wealthy! But since "necessity is the mother of invention", I guess I will keep on inventing a new source of income!
What do you think makes a "Biker"?
I think the term “biker” has been thrown around so much that no one wants to be associated with it and everyone who does use it is probably dressed in head-to toe leather. The real definition of “biker”, of what I think makes a "biker" would be one who puts everything into their bike(s), a person who loves the machine so much that they sacrifice other areas of their lives for it, and who lives and breathes motorcycles. A biker is one who protects his bike like it is his kid, who has to be seated next to a window so that he can watch his bike, and a person that when he sees some kid put scratches on his bike, runs out the damn door screaming, not caring if he's going to jail or not. I have always felt like my cars and my bikes have "feelings" and they are not just some piece of metal- I have poured countless hours of time and money into making the machine be just what I want. My cars and bikes ARE my kids!
Do you feel you are a role model for the women of the motorcycle community?
I don't feel I am a role- model per se, but I think that because I am so driven and so passionate about my toys, on such a small yearly wage, that YES, someone could look at that and say “Well, if she can do it on that small amount of money, then so can I”. A person has to have their priorities straight and I have always known what came first. Even when I was younger I never got my ears pierced because I didn't want to have to buy earrings when I could be using that money or saving it for something else. I saved all of my allowance as a kid and when I got into college on scholarships, I was able to buy 2 Camaros and my first motorcycle. I have been thrifty my whole life.
Do you have any advice for women that are thinking about moving to the front of the motorcycle?
If you really want to do it- do it for the right reasons- NOT to get attention or to pick up men. There are SO many women around here that do it for that very reason. I would tell them to start small, I think learning to ride on a dirt bike or enduro is probably the best way to learn. Learn the mechanics of the bike and then take the course. Every woman I know who has never rode before, goes out and buys the biggest, heaviest Harley they can afford and then when they drop it or can't pick it up, they give up.
Tell us anything else you would like us to know about you.
I am being featured in the next issue of Throttle Gals magazine. You can read more about my lifelong involvement with cars, racing, bikes and the lifestyle in there. I also have pictures from 20 years ago that go along with the story. I can't wait for it to come out!
Do you have a favorite swear word?
Yes, most definitely.
What are you currently reading?
I just finished "Coming Apart- The state of white America 1960-2010" by Charles Murray, "200 quick cash jobs guaranteed self-employment alternatives" by Todd Abernathy, and "Back to basics - how to learn and enjoy traditional American skills" published by Reader's Digest. I am a reviewer for about 10 different publishers so I get books free. I am currently reading 'Greater" by Steven Furtick and "The coming revolution" by Dr. Richard Lee. Between the local library, all the free books that I receive and all the free magazine subscriptions I get, I never run out of good material to read. The library is the best way to get an education for free and you get to choose your own subjects. I usually focus on one subject a year to learn about. Last year it was vitamins, oils, natural remedies, living healthy, etc. This year it is more on the state of the economy, the zombies (don't get me started), and ways to be more self sufficient.
What music are you currently listening to?
John Conlee "Rose Colored Glasses", Alabama "My Home's in Alabama" and Bob Seger "Still the Same". I've got some Neil Diamond coming in Tuesday! I love all kinds of music - Metallica, Kid Rock, Hank Jr, Waylon, Willie, Merle, AC/DC, but lately and for a while now I have really went back to my roots of what I grew up listening to which was good old country!
Do you have any pets?
Make sure you visit Chris' blog - Amazing cheap life.
If you are interested in learning more about making a hedgehog a pet visit - Got Hedgehogs?!
Sunday, July 08, 2012
A Look into the Life of IHG - One or Two Questions at a Time
How do you feel when you are riding?
At first I'm really excited. Right before getting on the road I get nervous. Once I start rolling and get the 5 Hail Marys said, I'm as good as gold. I usually catch myself smiling and I think to myself how cool it is to be riding my own motorcycle. As the ride progresses I am amazed at how I feel one with the world. Only a dog or another biker would understand. It's an incredible feeling that everyone should experience at least once.
Is there a motto that you live by?
Get to know someone before you decide what kind of person they are. The reason I say this is because there is a person I worked for that judged me because I was a "Harley Chick". She had everyone believing I was this hard, mean person. I always wondered why some people were stand-offish to me. One day someone said to me that another woman in my area commented to her..."Wow, Stephanie is nothing like "Blah Blah" made her out to be. She's a very friendly and kind person." Treat everyone with the respect that you expect and you'll make it far in life!
At first I'm really excited. Right before getting on the road I get nervous. Once I start rolling and get the 5 Hail Marys said, I'm as good as gold. I usually catch myself smiling and I think to myself how cool it is to be riding my own motorcycle. As the ride progresses I am amazed at how I feel one with the world. Only a dog or another biker would understand. It's an incredible feeling that everyone should experience at least once.
Is there a motto that you live by?
Get to know someone before you decide what kind of person they are. The reason I say this is because there is a person I worked for that judged me because I was a "Harley Chick". She had everyone believing I was this hard, mean person. I always wondered why some people were stand-offish to me. One day someone said to me that another woman in my area commented to her..."Wow, Stephanie is nothing like "Blah Blah" made her out to be. She's a very friendly and kind person." Treat everyone with the respect that you expect and you'll make it far in life!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
A Question From FLHX Dave...
I wanna know why you like old geezers with beards? There has to be some story behind that.
Old geezers with beards, that ride motorcycles, are very interesting looking characters. My eyes are always searching them out whenever I'm at a motorcycle event. I just like how they look. They scream true life, no nonsense biker to me. With each inch of their beard is a road story that will either teach you a lesson or make you double over with laughter. Really, my liking how old geezers with beards look is no different then men liking women with a particular hair color. There really is nothing to explain and no torrid story behind my digging how old geezers with beards look.
Old Guys Rule, don't ya know? And if they have a beard, well that's even better!
Old geezers with beards, that ride motorcycles, are very interesting looking characters. My eyes are always searching them out whenever I'm at a motorcycle event. I just like how they look. They scream true life, no nonsense biker to me. With each inch of their beard is a road story that will either teach you a lesson or make you double over with laughter. Really, my liking how old geezers with beards look is no different then men liking women with a particular hair color. There really is nothing to explain and no torrid story behind my digging how old geezers with beards look.
Old Guys Rule, don't ya know? And if they have a beard, well that's even better!
Saturday, June 09, 2012
A Look into the Life of IHG - One or Two Questions at a Time
How long have you been riding?
About 5 or so years ago I took the "Rider's Edge" motorcycle safety class at Zylstra HD in Ames, IA. I finally got my very own motorcycle about 3 years ago. After beating "Hairy Cell" Leukemia, I decided that I needed to realize one of my dreams. After I bought my motorcycle there was a point when I almost sold it because I kept thinking, Holy Shit...you survived the Big C and now you are going to risk your life on a motorcycle with all the crazy cage drivers out there that don't freaking see you?? Well, I've gotten over that whole mind trip and am totally loving the ride now. It's the best feeling on earth to be rolling down the highway with the biggest smile on your face and bugs in your teeth! :)~
What was your first motorcycle?
The first and only motorcycle that I've owned so far is my awesome 2005 Sportster Custom! Her name is Sadie and I love her! I don't have children, so Sadie is like my child. A few weeks ago I took her to J and S Custom Cycle in Des Moines for a tune up and I literally was sad to leave her there. I couldn't wait until she was back home in her parking space waiting for me to ride her again! I go back and forth on if I will ever get a different motorcycle and at this point I'm not really sure. Sadie and I have been through a lot together over these 3 years and we are finally comfortable with each other so I think we are going to stick together for a few more years or maybe even a lifetime. Who knows....I know I'll cry if I ever do say good-bye to her.
I saw these guys at Vintage Torque Fest and loved them! If you haven't heard of the Koffin Kats you need to check out their kick'n tunes!
About 5 or so years ago I took the "Rider's Edge" motorcycle safety class at Zylstra HD in Ames, IA. I finally got my very own motorcycle about 3 years ago. After beating "Hairy Cell" Leukemia, I decided that I needed to realize one of my dreams. After I bought my motorcycle there was a point when I almost sold it because I kept thinking, Holy Shit...you survived the Big C and now you are going to risk your life on a motorcycle with all the crazy cage drivers out there that don't freaking see you?? Well, I've gotten over that whole mind trip and am totally loving the ride now. It's the best feeling on earth to be rolling down the highway with the biggest smile on your face and bugs in your teeth! :)~
What was your first motorcycle?
The first and only motorcycle that I've owned so far is my awesome 2005 Sportster Custom! Her name is Sadie and I love her! I don't have children, so Sadie is like my child. A few weeks ago I took her to J and S Custom Cycle in Des Moines for a tune up and I literally was sad to leave her there. I couldn't wait until she was back home in her parking space waiting for me to ride her again! I go back and forth on if I will ever get a different motorcycle and at this point I'm not really sure. Sadie and I have been through a lot together over these 3 years and we are finally comfortable with each other so I think we are going to stick together for a few more years or maybe even a lifetime. Who knows....I know I'll cry if I ever do say good-bye to her.
I saw these guys at Vintage Torque Fest and loved them! If you haven't heard of the Koffin Kats you need to check out their kick'n tunes!
Sunday, June 03, 2012
Happy Retirement, Willie G!!
Thank you Willie G for keeping the Harley Davidson Flame ALIVE all these years! May your retirement bring you as much joy as motorcycling has all these years! Roll on Willie G! My life really did change the first time I road on a Harley! There is nothing like rolling down the open road on a Harley! It gets in your blood and stays there forever!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
5 Steps to Restoring Your Motorcycle Battery
If your motorcycle could talk what would it say about the way you take care of it? Did you know that taking a voltage reading can actually tell you a lot about how the battery is feeling?
1) The first thing you should check is the terminals, it’s important to keep them free from corrosion. You can easily clean them, just mix two spoons of baking soda to a pint of water and scrub away with a wire brush. Check to make sure the cable connections are clean and tightened and your motorcycle battery will thank you.
2) Another important factor is the temperature of where you are storing your battery. If it’s impossible to store your bike in a climate controlled area, take the battery out and store it where the climate is between 0° and 85° F. That will keep your battery happy as well.
3) One of the best ways to keep your battery in good condition while storing, is to keep it on a trickle charger. Batteries have a certain way to be charged, especially if they have been deeply dis-charged. These chargers are best known as battery maintainers or trickle chargers. This will ensure the battery reaches a full charge safely, and maintains 100% readiness without worry. If you are looking for a great trickle charger try Battery Tender plus, Noco Genius or the Chargetek ck150.
4) Now if you have a conventional battery (serviceable battery, wet cell, or flooded type) all of the fluid levels have to be checked and the ones that are low need to be filled appropriately. Remember you should only use “mineral free” water, distilled is best because all the impurities have been removed and then there is nothing in the water that can stick to your cells or contaminate them. Don’t overfill the battery especially in warmer weather because the natural fluid can cause expansion in hot weather and can push the excess electrolytes from the battery.
5) 80% of all battery failure is related to buildup of sulfate. When a battery is drained and neglected, sulfate will most certainly accrue. The good news is this can be reversed, using a de-sulfating unit or pulsing maintenance charger. A Pulse Tech Desulfator will ensure gradual restoration to your damaged motorcycle battery.
By following these steps, you can ensure the battery will last longer. Taking care of your battery pays off when you don’t have to buy a new battery every year. You may also notice the battery will perform like new again. You don’t have to be a motorcycle technician or a battery expert to learn how to restore and maintain your battery.
1) The first thing you should check is the terminals, it’s important to keep them free from corrosion. You can easily clean them, just mix two spoons of baking soda to a pint of water and scrub away with a wire brush. Check to make sure the cable connections are clean and tightened and your motorcycle battery will thank you.
2) Another important factor is the temperature of where you are storing your battery. If it’s impossible to store your bike in a climate controlled area, take the battery out and store it where the climate is between 0° and 85° F. That will keep your battery happy as well.
3) One of the best ways to keep your battery in good condition while storing, is to keep it on a trickle charger. Batteries have a certain way to be charged, especially if they have been deeply dis-charged. These chargers are best known as battery maintainers or trickle chargers. This will ensure the battery reaches a full charge safely, and maintains 100% readiness without worry. If you are looking for a great trickle charger try Battery Tender plus, Noco Genius or the Chargetek ck150.
4) Now if you have a conventional battery (serviceable battery, wet cell, or flooded type) all of the fluid levels have to be checked and the ones that are low need to be filled appropriately. Remember you should only use “mineral free” water, distilled is best because all the impurities have been removed and then there is nothing in the water that can stick to your cells or contaminate them. Don’t overfill the battery especially in warmer weather because the natural fluid can cause expansion in hot weather and can push the excess electrolytes from the battery.
5) 80% of all battery failure is related to buildup of sulfate. When a battery is drained and neglected, sulfate will most certainly accrue. The good news is this can be reversed, using a de-sulfating unit or pulsing maintenance charger. A Pulse Tech Desulfator will ensure gradual restoration to your damaged motorcycle battery.
By following these steps, you can ensure the battery will last longer. Taking care of your battery pays off when you don’t have to buy a new battery every year. You may also notice the battery will perform like new again. You don’t have to be a motorcycle technician or a battery expert to learn how to restore and maintain your battery.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Aidan Jack Seeger - Rest in Peace
My heart breaks for the Seeger family! Rest in Peace darling little Aidan! Your Posse Loves You!
Tribute by Sean Binckes
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| 7/21/2004 - 4/29/2012 |
Tribute by Sean Binckes
A Look into the Life of IHG - One or Two Questions at a Time
Was there something specific that drew you into the motorcycle lifestyle?
I first noticed motorcycles in Jr. High. It looked like so much fun that I couldn't wait to ride on one but my Mom forbid me from catching a ride with anyone. She said to me..." I better not ever have to come to the morgue to identify your body because you road on one of those things." Well needless to say in high school I got my first ride on the back of a crotch rocket in the rain. The entire ride down University Avenue, the words of my Mom repeated over and over in my head. As you can see I'm still living. I caught rides now and then from guys I dated. It was just something fun at the time.
I remember thinking that this one chick in high school was so freaking cool. She would ride her motorcycle to school. She was such a rebel chick and no one messed with her. And I'd see the SOS around town and thought they looked so badass with their colors on. The individuals I saw in my home town that road motorcycles were just so different then the people I was used to being around. They all seemed more free and less uptight about life. They weren't the "normals".
It wasn't until I moved to Des Moines that I really got into motorcycles again. My previous life never went in that direction. After Dan and I moved to Des Moines, I discovered our apartment was right next to this place called Porky's. They had bike nights every Thursday night during the summer. I would wander over and admire all the beautiful motorcycles and I felt at home with all the leather clad patrons. After my trip with my friend Kristen to Sturgis in 2004 I was totally hooked again. I came home and talked Dan into buying our first Harley.
This is kind of fun! If there are any questions you've been wanting to know about me either leave it in comments or send me an e-mail to motorcyclesandskulls@yahoo.com.
I love finding cool motorcycle videos. This one made me smile! Looks like these Cats are having a SWELL time! :)
I first noticed motorcycles in Jr. High. It looked like so much fun that I couldn't wait to ride on one but my Mom forbid me from catching a ride with anyone. She said to me..." I better not ever have to come to the morgue to identify your body because you road on one of those things." Well needless to say in high school I got my first ride on the back of a crotch rocket in the rain. The entire ride down University Avenue, the words of my Mom repeated over and over in my head. As you can see I'm still living. I caught rides now and then from guys I dated. It was just something fun at the time.
I remember thinking that this one chick in high school was so freaking cool. She would ride her motorcycle to school. She was such a rebel chick and no one messed with her. And I'd see the SOS around town and thought they looked so badass with their colors on. The individuals I saw in my home town that road motorcycles were just so different then the people I was used to being around. They all seemed more free and less uptight about life. They weren't the "normals".
It wasn't until I moved to Des Moines that I really got into motorcycles again. My previous life never went in that direction. After Dan and I moved to Des Moines, I discovered our apartment was right next to this place called Porky's. They had bike nights every Thursday night during the summer. I would wander over and admire all the beautiful motorcycles and I felt at home with all the leather clad patrons. After my trip with my friend Kristen to Sturgis in 2004 I was totally hooked again. I came home and talked Dan into buying our first Harley.
This is kind of fun! If there are any questions you've been wanting to know about me either leave it in comments or send me an e-mail to motorcyclesandskulls@yahoo.com.
I love finding cool motorcycle videos. This one made me smile! Looks like these Cats are having a SWELL time! :)
Friday, April 27, 2012
A Look into the Life of IHG - One or Two Questions at a Time
So I was thinking...I interview all these people and other people find them interesting so maybe I could answer my own interview questions and let everyone get to know me a little better. Hmmmmmmmmm...it's a thought. I'm thinking I'll start answering like one or two of my own interview questions a month just for kicks. So here it goes.
Give us a bio about yourself:
I have lived in Iowa my entire life and I'm proud to say I'm an Iowan! I grew up in NE Iowa in a town named Cedar Falls. It was a great place to grow up and I have fond memories of that town. One of my fondest memories is cruising University Avenue in my Camaro!! I loved that car! My parents were not motorcycle people but were old car folks so I grew up around vintage cars and went to my share of car events. My favorite was Back to the 50's in St. Paul, MN. My Mom and Dad still love vintage cars to this day and own an awesome old Pontiac! I have one Sister who is younger and lives in NE Iowa with her family. I call her "Little M".
I was never really into school but managed to graduate from CFHS and Hawkeye Tech. I worked retail forever while I lived in CF. I finally moved from Cedar Falls after I met my husband Dan. He was ready to move from the town he was living in and said to me, "Do you want to move to Des Moines?" I was ready to discover someplace new so I moved to the capital city with my man and we've lived here ever since! I love Des Moines! It's a great place to call home. I worked a couple retail jobs when I first moved here and then was hired by the State of Iowa. I tired of that gig and was hired by Snoopy.(if you don't understand what I'm saying e-mail me and I'll fill ya in.) I've worked for Snoopy for over 10 yrs now. Dan and I are "dinks" aka "double income no kids".
Check back to find out more....
Give us a bio about yourself:
I have lived in Iowa my entire life and I'm proud to say I'm an Iowan! I grew up in NE Iowa in a town named Cedar Falls. It was a great place to grow up and I have fond memories of that town. One of my fondest memories is cruising University Avenue in my Camaro!! I loved that car! My parents were not motorcycle people but were old car folks so I grew up around vintage cars and went to my share of car events. My favorite was Back to the 50's in St. Paul, MN. My Mom and Dad still love vintage cars to this day and own an awesome old Pontiac! I have one Sister who is younger and lives in NE Iowa with her family. I call her "Little M".
I was never really into school but managed to graduate from CFHS and Hawkeye Tech. I worked retail forever while I lived in CF. I finally moved from Cedar Falls after I met my husband Dan. He was ready to move from the town he was living in and said to me, "Do you want to move to Des Moines?" I was ready to discover someplace new so I moved to the capital city with my man and we've lived here ever since! I love Des Moines! It's a great place to call home. I worked a couple retail jobs when I first moved here and then was hired by the State of Iowa. I tired of that gig and was hired by Snoopy.(if you don't understand what I'm saying e-mail me and I'll fill ya in.) I've worked for Snoopy for over 10 yrs now. Dan and I are "dinks" aka "double income no kids".
Check back to find out more....
Monday, April 16, 2012
I'm a Biker Chick!!!
This video is a few years old but it totally made me smile! This is for all my "Biker Chick" friends out there!
Monday, April 09, 2012
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
Kevin Moore - Husband - Father - Writer - Gearhead
A new blogger has rolled onto the motorcycle blogging scene with his blog Bikes and Buddies. His posts are very entertaining and great reads. You'll want to check out his blog and check out the interview below.
Meet...Kevin Moore!
When did you first discover motorcycles?
1988. I grew up in urban Philadelphia and was there until my dad was offered a work transfer to a rural area of Pennsylvania. I fought like a cornered honey badger, but when it became clear I was going to loose, I tried to sweeten the pot by getting something I had always wanted but had no use for in a city: a motocross bike. I told him I would go without issue if he bought me one, and in what was likely an attempt to shut me up, he agreed.
What was your first motorcycle?
Yamaha TT350 by means of the answer above.
What do you currently ride?
2001 Harley night train in the terrific color of poop brown. I dig it.
A special construction job I built in 2006 using mostly Exile parts.
And I’m rebuilding a 1946 knucklehead to look stock, but be bigger for my size.
How many motorcycles have you owned and what were they?
A lot and frankly I’m too lazy to list them.
How do you feel when you are riding?
My feelings are always the same. When I first go to get on a bike I am nervous. I’m not sure why and I often have to pee first because of it, kind of like before giving a public speech. But once I’m on it and moving I am happy beyond measure and all other things in life – stress, bills, worries, etc. – vaporize. This has always made for a small energy barrier for riding, but I always manage to get over it.
Is there a motto that you live by?
The Golden Rule.
Do you feel you are treated differently because you choose to ride a motorcycle?
No. But I am treated differently because I’m a gregarious ogre. One of the best pieces of advice my dad gave me growing up was to walk into a place like you belong there and you will. He used to walk into gyms with this demeanor when he traveled for work and never paid a dime (though being an ex-pro football player that was huge likely helped). I took that to heart and carry myself with confidence, even though deep down I feel awkward and question most everything I do ad nauseam.
Why do you ride a Harley?
I ride Harley or cruiser style bikes and I’m not entirely sure why. I just do. Part of it may be that most of my tools are standard and I’m too cheap and lazy to go buy a whole set of metric tools. But I guess the larger reason is my love of old Harleys: knuckle-, pan- and flatheads.
Do you have any mentors or heroes? If so, what have they taught you and why do they fall in this category in your life?
While a lot of folks have influenced me in one way or another, I don’t have any standout mentors or heroes. Influences for writing are Jean Shepherd (A Christmas Story), David Sedaris and Cormac McCarthy; for bikes it is largely Russell Mitchell of Exile.
Do you have a favorite rally?
Sturgis. All big rallies are really just carnival shows in disguise, but this one just tickles my fancy.
Do you have a favorite place to ride and why?
The 101 of California. I can encapsulate it with an excerpt from one my stories entitled “Motorcycle Conflagration.”
Exiting the Bay Area revealed route 101, a beautiful thoroughfare of alternating farm land and rolling hills that transforms from elephantine redwoods in the north to wind-sculpted Blue Oaks and pungent-smelling eucalyptus in the south. There are even the occasional palm and cork tree. The landscape and myriad of trees, many of which were introduced from Australia, Europe and Africa, created a spectacular backdrop for a road trip.
What are your thoughts on women riding their own motorcycles?
Sexy. My wife rides and it is flat out hot.
Is there really a motorcycle “wave” or is it just something we do to freak non-riders out?
Folks love that low wave below the bars. Harley Bagger guys really go at it. To amuse myself, I often give a fruity wave when I pass other bikers. And the tougher the other rider is trying to look, the more silly I make it, eventually using the Queen Mother’s hand turning thing. I know it’s a home run when the other rider’s expression goes from “look at me, I’m tough” to “What the hell?”
What do you think of helmet laws?
There should not be one. As adults, we should be allowed to make our own choice. With that said, anyone who rides 70 mph without one is nuts. I love mine and seldom go without it.
Do loud pipes really save lives?
I would guess yes, though there has never been a statistical study (that I know of) to prove one way or the other. If nothing else, they are great for annoying folks in minivans.
You have a blog called Bikes and Buddies ? How did it get it's name? Why did you decide to start blogging?
I love writing about motorcycles, friends, family and the general happenings of life. People fascinate me and focusing on that within the context of bikes just fits. The name came about because my friend Grant Reynolds once told me alliterations (repeating first letters) stick with people. Bikes and Buddies fits that bill and seemed to roll off the tongue.
I started blogging in support of a book I wrote entitled “Motorcycles and a Baby: Stories of a Gearhead’s Roadtrip to Fatherhood.” It turns out publishing a book is much harder than most folks think and I didn’t realize this until I was nearly done and began trying to sell it to agents. Publishing houses (and the agent who pitch it to them) demand what is called “platform.” It’s a word that describes how well people know you and your work through a number of avenues. While I have written for motorcycle magazine for some time, they see the blog as the number one metric for determining a writer’s readership because people are there for you and you alone. It is, in their eyes, a “built-in audience.” So I started the blog to help make my book a reality, and not one that is through self-publishing; that just gives the author a stack of books for presents to friends and family. With that said, the blog is also a great place to print stories where I have complete creative control, something that is lost when a publishing house becomes involved.
You build motorcycles, tell us about that.
Sometimes I love it, like when something great comes from a day’s work. Sometimes I hate it beyond measure, like when something keeps breaking. Then I ponder buying a brand new bike and touching nothing on it. The problem is, I tinker. I could never buy a bike and just leave it alone. So, I would say it is a love-hate relationship.
What is the wildest thing that has happened to you on the road?
Now why would I go and give that away. Keep reading my blog and find out.
Are there any lessons that you’ve learned on the road that stand out the most?
Speed is the number one thing that will end your day bad. With age I have slowed down and grown to realize why 18-year-old boys should never ride motorcycles.
Do you like riding with a group or are you more of a lone rider?
Both. Each has its high points.
What has your greatest accomplishment been?
Marrying a woman entirely out of my league.
Do you feel like there are divisions in the motorcycle community because of the type or brand of motorcycle you ride?
Of course. There are even divisions within brand, such as Harleys. I wrote a short piece in Chop Cult on this entitled “Sturgis vs. The Slab: A Sociopolitical Inquiry.”
The Slab City Riot is a small rally in Slab City, an abandoned town in southern California made famous in the movie “Into the Wild.” A bunch of hipsters go there each year on old bikes. They love to poke fun at the bagger guys that go to the big rallies saying they are clones. But the hipsters are no different. They ride the same bikes as all their buddies, act like their buddies and dress like their buddies. It just so happens that their spectrum of choices is different from those that go to big rallies.
In the end, what kind of bike a person rides or what clothes they wear does not matter. What does is if they are good people. I’ll take a good person on a pink scooter any day over a douche bag on the coolest of bikes.
If you knew this was your last day on earth, what would you do?
Sit on my roof with my wife Elizabeth, son Gage and a case of beer.
When you are not riding what do you enjoy doing?
Writing, laying spread eagle on the sofa with some horribly bad TV (I have a real passion for SciFi and horror) and being with my son Gage. The last one has taken a large bite out of riding time, but that is fine by me.
Do you have a favorite swear word?
“Crap.” It is the perfect swearword: not too offensive, with just a touch of humor built in.
What are you currently reading?
“A Walk Across America” by Peter Jenkins. I found it in a thrift store and was taken when it described the story as a man’s journey across the states with his dog to find himself and his country. It is from the ‘70s, but things like this transcend time.
What’s in your CD player?
Tool, Roy Orbison (partly because it annoys my wife to high hell), The Who, Pearl Jam, The Dixie Chick (yes, I know I’m gay), Motorhead, Metallica (everything with Cliff Burton; i.e. before the Black Album), Beatles, Pink Floyd, Public Enemy (best rap ever), Neil Young, Queen, System of a Down.
What is my darkest secret kept from the Biker world?
I do a Jillian Michaels ab workout three times a week. My lower back is trashed from years of wrestling in high school and college as well as years of riding on idiotic bikes with rigid frames. After bitching about the pain to no end, a friend of my wife told me she too had a horrible lower back, but it went away when she did this magical workout. I tried it and the pain left: it was the best thing ever. And now I have a killer set of abs hidden beneath by burrito-fueled belly.
Meet...Kevin Moore!
When did you first discover motorcycles?
1988. I grew up in urban Philadelphia and was there until my dad was offered a work transfer to a rural area of Pennsylvania. I fought like a cornered honey badger, but when it became clear I was going to loose, I tried to sweeten the pot by getting something I had always wanted but had no use for in a city: a motocross bike. I told him I would go without issue if he bought me one, and in what was likely an attempt to shut me up, he agreed.
What was your first motorcycle?
Yamaha TT350 by means of the answer above.
What do you currently ride?
2001 Harley night train in the terrific color of poop brown. I dig it.
A special construction job I built in 2006 using mostly Exile parts.
And I’m rebuilding a 1946 knucklehead to look stock, but be bigger for my size.
How many motorcycles have you owned and what were they?
A lot and frankly I’m too lazy to list them.
How do you feel when you are riding?
My feelings are always the same. When I first go to get on a bike I am nervous. I’m not sure why and I often have to pee first because of it, kind of like before giving a public speech. But once I’m on it and moving I am happy beyond measure and all other things in life – stress, bills, worries, etc. – vaporize. This has always made for a small energy barrier for riding, but I always manage to get over it.
Is there a motto that you live by?
The Golden Rule.
Do you feel you are treated differently because you choose to ride a motorcycle?
No. But I am treated differently because I’m a gregarious ogre. One of the best pieces of advice my dad gave me growing up was to walk into a place like you belong there and you will. He used to walk into gyms with this demeanor when he traveled for work and never paid a dime (though being an ex-pro football player that was huge likely helped). I took that to heart and carry myself with confidence, even though deep down I feel awkward and question most everything I do ad nauseam.
Why do you ride a Harley?
I ride Harley or cruiser style bikes and I’m not entirely sure why. I just do. Part of it may be that most of my tools are standard and I’m too cheap and lazy to go buy a whole set of metric tools. But I guess the larger reason is my love of old Harleys: knuckle-, pan- and flatheads.
Do you have any mentors or heroes? If so, what have they taught you and why do they fall in this category in your life?
While a lot of folks have influenced me in one way or another, I don’t have any standout mentors or heroes. Influences for writing are Jean Shepherd (A Christmas Story), David Sedaris and Cormac McCarthy; for bikes it is largely Russell Mitchell of Exile.
Do you have a favorite rally?
Sturgis. All big rallies are really just carnival shows in disguise, but this one just tickles my fancy.
Do you have a favorite place to ride and why?
The 101 of California. I can encapsulate it with an excerpt from one my stories entitled “Motorcycle Conflagration.”
Exiting the Bay Area revealed route 101, a beautiful thoroughfare of alternating farm land and rolling hills that transforms from elephantine redwoods in the north to wind-sculpted Blue Oaks and pungent-smelling eucalyptus in the south. There are even the occasional palm and cork tree. The landscape and myriad of trees, many of which were introduced from Australia, Europe and Africa, created a spectacular backdrop for a road trip.
What are your thoughts on women riding their own motorcycles?
Sexy. My wife rides and it is flat out hot.
Is there really a motorcycle “wave” or is it just something we do to freak non-riders out?
Folks love that low wave below the bars. Harley Bagger guys really go at it. To amuse myself, I often give a fruity wave when I pass other bikers. And the tougher the other rider is trying to look, the more silly I make it, eventually using the Queen Mother’s hand turning thing. I know it’s a home run when the other rider’s expression goes from “look at me, I’m tough” to “What the hell?”
What do you think of helmet laws?
There should not be one. As adults, we should be allowed to make our own choice. With that said, anyone who rides 70 mph without one is nuts. I love mine and seldom go without it.
Do loud pipes really save lives?
I would guess yes, though there has never been a statistical study (that I know of) to prove one way or the other. If nothing else, they are great for annoying folks in minivans.
You have a blog called Bikes and Buddies ? How did it get it's name? Why did you decide to start blogging?
I love writing about motorcycles, friends, family and the general happenings of life. People fascinate me and focusing on that within the context of bikes just fits. The name came about because my friend Grant Reynolds once told me alliterations (repeating first letters) stick with people. Bikes and Buddies fits that bill and seemed to roll off the tongue.
I started blogging in support of a book I wrote entitled “Motorcycles and a Baby: Stories of a Gearhead’s Roadtrip to Fatherhood.” It turns out publishing a book is much harder than most folks think and I didn’t realize this until I was nearly done and began trying to sell it to agents. Publishing houses (and the agent who pitch it to them) demand what is called “platform.” It’s a word that describes how well people know you and your work through a number of avenues. While I have written for motorcycle magazine for some time, they see the blog as the number one metric for determining a writer’s readership because people are there for you and you alone. It is, in their eyes, a “built-in audience.” So I started the blog to help make my book a reality, and not one that is through self-publishing; that just gives the author a stack of books for presents to friends and family. With that said, the blog is also a great place to print stories where I have complete creative control, something that is lost when a publishing house becomes involved.
You build motorcycles, tell us about that.
Sometimes I love it, like when something great comes from a day’s work. Sometimes I hate it beyond measure, like when something keeps breaking. Then I ponder buying a brand new bike and touching nothing on it. The problem is, I tinker. I could never buy a bike and just leave it alone. So, I would say it is a love-hate relationship.
What is the wildest thing that has happened to you on the road?
Now why would I go and give that away. Keep reading my blog and find out.
Are there any lessons that you’ve learned on the road that stand out the most?
Speed is the number one thing that will end your day bad. With age I have slowed down and grown to realize why 18-year-old boys should never ride motorcycles.
Do you like riding with a group or are you more of a lone rider?
Both. Each has its high points.
What has your greatest accomplishment been?
Marrying a woman entirely out of my league.
Do you feel like there are divisions in the motorcycle community because of the type or brand of motorcycle you ride?
Of course. There are even divisions within brand, such as Harleys. I wrote a short piece in Chop Cult on this entitled “Sturgis vs. The Slab: A Sociopolitical Inquiry.”
The Slab City Riot is a small rally in Slab City, an abandoned town in southern California made famous in the movie “Into the Wild.” A bunch of hipsters go there each year on old bikes. They love to poke fun at the bagger guys that go to the big rallies saying they are clones. But the hipsters are no different. They ride the same bikes as all their buddies, act like their buddies and dress like their buddies. It just so happens that their spectrum of choices is different from those that go to big rallies.
In the end, what kind of bike a person rides or what clothes they wear does not matter. What does is if they are good people. I’ll take a good person on a pink scooter any day over a douche bag on the coolest of bikes.
If you knew this was your last day on earth, what would you do?
Sit on my roof with my wife Elizabeth, son Gage and a case of beer.
When you are not riding what do you enjoy doing?
Writing, laying spread eagle on the sofa with some horribly bad TV (I have a real passion for SciFi and horror) and being with my son Gage. The last one has taken a large bite out of riding time, but that is fine by me.
Do you have a favorite swear word?
“Crap.” It is the perfect swearword: not too offensive, with just a touch of humor built in.
What are you currently reading?
“A Walk Across America” by Peter Jenkins. I found it in a thrift store and was taken when it described the story as a man’s journey across the states with his dog to find himself and his country. It is from the ‘70s, but things like this transcend time.
What’s in your CD player?
Tool, Roy Orbison (partly because it annoys my wife to high hell), The Who, Pearl Jam, The Dixie Chick (yes, I know I’m gay), Motorhead, Metallica (everything with Cliff Burton; i.e. before the Black Album), Beatles, Pink Floyd, Public Enemy (best rap ever), Neil Young, Queen, System of a Down.
What is my darkest secret kept from the Biker world?
I do a Jillian Michaels ab workout three times a week. My lower back is trashed from years of wrestling in high school and college as well as years of riding on idiotic bikes with rigid frames. After bitching about the pain to no end, a friend of my wife told me she too had a horrible lower back, but it went away when she did this magical workout. I tried it and the pain left: it was the best thing ever. And now I have a killer set of abs hidden beneath by burrito-fueled belly.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
You Might Be Shocked At Who Rides A Harley
A lot of people are shocked when they find out I ride a Harley. I just laugh and say YES I DO and It's amazing!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Motorcycle Websites
Here are a few motorcycle websites that you might want to check out.
Bikes and Buddies
Wapello County Customs
Pat Savage
This is my favorite RallyTV video. Sara interviews Gloria Struck, who I just love! I want her spunk when I'm 86. Sara also interviews Roadside Marty. He's quite a character. I hope RallyTV visits Vintage Torquefest this year!!
Bikes and Buddies
Wapello County Customs
Pat Savage
This is my favorite RallyTV video. Sara interviews Gloria Struck, who I just love! I want her spunk when I'm 86. Sara also interviews Roadside Marty. He's quite a character. I hope RallyTV visits Vintage Torquefest this year!!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
"Bikers Got Culture!"
Announcing the pre-release of
"Bikers Got Culture!"
"Poetry for the discerning biker!"
Though a serious poet "Wild Bill" Rogers takes the reader into the humorous side of a lifestyle that is as unique to America as the cowboy and a culture that is largely misunderstood.
Bikers Got Culture! contains over fifty poems and limericks of humor, wit, and a touch of the unnatural. The author speaks of a Biker Culture encompassing all walks of life from the lawful to the lawless and from the rich to the poor. "Wild Bill" takes the reader through an entertaining chronicle of the beginnings of what has become one of America's biggest icons using engaging characters, meter and rhyme, then introduces the reader to a sad sack affectionately given the handle of "Oilslick" a fast-talking, beer-drinking, oil-encrusted, bug be-speckled biker.
From the mountains of Alaska to the sands of Daytona Beach, this is
"Poetry for the discerning biker!"
"Bikers Got Culture!" is currently available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or PublishAmerica.
“Wild Bill” Rogers has been writing and riding most of his adult life. With his wife Terri he was the Co-Publisher and Editor of Midnight Sun Rider Magazine. His reporting, prose and poetry have been enjoyed throughout the U.S. in print and on the Internet.
"Bikers Got Culture!"
"Poetry for the discerning biker!"
Though a serious poet "Wild Bill" Rogers takes the reader into the humorous side of a lifestyle that is as unique to America as the cowboy and a culture that is largely misunderstood.
Bikers Got Culture! contains over fifty poems and limericks of humor, wit, and a touch of the unnatural. The author speaks of a Biker Culture encompassing all walks of life from the lawful to the lawless and from the rich to the poor. "Wild Bill" takes the reader through an entertaining chronicle of the beginnings of what has become one of America's biggest icons using engaging characters, meter and rhyme, then introduces the reader to a sad sack affectionately given the handle of "Oilslick" a fast-talking, beer-drinking, oil-encrusted, bug be-speckled biker.
From the mountains of Alaska to the sands of Daytona Beach, this is
"Poetry for the discerning biker!"
"Bikers Got Culture!" is currently available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or PublishAmerica.
“Wild Bill” Rogers has been writing and riding most of his adult life. With his wife Terri he was the Co-Publisher and Editor of Midnight Sun Rider Magazine. His reporting, prose and poetry have been enjoyed throughout the U.S. in print and on the Internet.
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