

If you are one of the two or three people who may be paying attention to this space, finding time to write proper articles has proven challenging but I am updating the Travelogue and Photos tab (upper tab bar on this page) somewhat more regularly. I am currently in Astoria, OR on the Pacific coast. It's been a while. The Beloved Blue Oil Burner seems to be running well. So far no hint of fuel leaks or issues with the drive train. These "BattleAx" tires are preforming surprisingly well, wh ...Read More
13 years ago I was riding through Montana about 50 miles South of Billings through this incredibly remote area when the lower U-joint in my driveshaft failed and separated and proceeded to cause the bike to rattle as if it were on rumble strips. The midday sun was rising. It was hot. I had insufficient water with me for the kind of unprotected heat I would face so I limped the bike at very slow speed back to the last gas station I saw some 10 miles earlier. I knew there would be no fixing t ...Read More