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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »