When it comes to filling your panniers, top case, tank bag and dry bag for an extended motorcycle trip, we often struggle to decide what comes with us and what stays home. From “I use this every day” to “but I might need it,” we have to balance limited space and gross weight limits with our needs, wants and comforts.
Some random woman in a parking lot wanted to chat about the bike. It’s kind of funny but also very cool. Everyone loves a vintage bike!
I know we’re not supposed to talk about oil because *internet* and *reasons*, but it’s got to happen sooner or later. Your bike (no matter how old) might need two or three different kinds of oil, so let’s get into it!
Don’t ride angry … except when you have to.
Life occasionally gets in the way of riding, but family is important.
Bay leaves, the butcher and forgetting to switch off the ignition.
Vintage Bike Delay Syndrome is a lot like Sidecar Delay Syndrome, just with fewer dogs.
High 40s aren’t so bad when you organize a brunch stop along the way.
The weather gets unpredictable in January!
George breaks some big news about the shop, and it snows.