12 Important Things My Motorcycle Has Taught Me !!!

As the weather starts to warm up, I, like most riders, start to think about the Spring riding season.  Recently I came across this post on a "biker" site.  I really enjoyed it, so I am re-posting here. 12 Important Things My Motorcycle Has Taught Me !!! The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rear view mirror.... read more »

I am a super hero, really!!

Recently, a friend posted this picture on Facebook.  My first thought was "ain't that the truth." Then I started wondering if I was a person with super powers! This morning I arrived at the office and announced to my team that I am a superhero with super powers!  After the blank stares and giggles, I told them a story to... read more »

Summertime and the riding is easy!!

You probably know this already.   I ride a motorcycle--a Harley to be exact.  As I surf the net I come across many blogs and sites for and about people who enjoy the open road in a non-cage vehicle.  There is a great deal of debate as to what to call us.  Am I a biker?  Am I a rider?... read more »

“Just Charge It!”

Anyone who knows me well, knows that  you would not normally hear those words come from my mouth!  I tend to sqweek as I walk!  I am a pay as you go kind of guy.  If I can't pay cash for it I can't afford it (well not that tight.)The last few weeks have been tough on everyone.  We have... read more »

Oh baby, it cold outside!

While many in the northern tier of states are shoveling out from under lots of snow and enduring bone-chilling temperatures, here in the Four States (SE Kansas, SW Missouri, NE Oklahoma and NW Arkansas) we are just cold. It has been so cold the last couple of days that I had to move the Harley to the front of the garage to... read more »

“Ride Free and take Risks”

I know my writings have been riveting, and  you have been reading this blog faithfully since its inception; so you know how I "cheated" on my Honda Shadow back in March. (If not, here is the original post. http://albertmendez.wordpress.com/2010/03/ ) Now that you are up to speed, I want to share with you "the rest of the story". Shortly before Father's Day,... read more »

Not sure how it happened!

What a beauty!! Growing up, I had always thought of motorcycles as "donorcycles". As the gas prices went up a short while back, I was concerned about my Jeep Wrangler's 11 mpg drinking problem and started to consider a motor cycle as a cost effective alternative. I found and bought a Honda Shadow Spirit (750cc) and fell in love with riding... read more »