Welcome to 2009!

Happy New Year to All and I wish Everyone Safe and Enjoyable Rides in 2009.

I personally had a great 2008 and I look forward to an even better 2009.

Even with the economy and the stress we all have been through, I believe things have made people concentrate on what really matters and also appreciate what we all have a little more.

As far as New Year's resolutions I am going to reconsider everything I buy this coming year and make sure it is something that I will both use and appreciate. I also have some pretty specific motorcycle goals and plans for trips and reports. I hit all my goals last year, so here's to another fun and exciting year.

I wish everyone well in both their hopes and dreams.

Welcome to 2009!!

A Merry Moto Christmas

‘Twas the Night before Christmas and all through the garage, not a creature was stirring not even Stegy.

The bikes were all snuggled, warm in their spots, while visions of carbon fiber and high octane fuel danced in their ECM's.

I had just settled in from dodging some birds when all of the sudden from above, I heard a great clatter.

It wasn’t a dry clutch, nor a really loud exhaust, but something different, while familiar in a way.

Across the drying irrigation water I saw the reflection of spoked wheels on the roof. Above I head the squeaking of race boots and the whirring of a generator.

I don’t have a chimney, so I was rather confused. I ran to the downstairs door and burst out on the lawn.

As I turned to the roof I heard the familiar release of velcro and saw the tire warmers being thrown in a trike.

What did I see but a round little man in red and white leathers. He gave me a wink and I heard his fuel pump buzz and then with a flip of his thumb his stead roared to life.

Up off my roof and into the sky I heard him declare “Merry Christmas to all and to all Safe Rides!”

More Options

Today I stopped by a friend's shop to take a look at a new prototype
for a Kawasaki Concours Police Bike.

You may notice the crash bars, but a little harder to see are the side
bags that have been modified to open from the top.

In reality there are a whole lot of small modifications built into
this bike that exist because this design included input from Officers and Riders at the start.

The final product is pretty close to complete and when done I'll post
up some more photos.

Who Ya Gonna Call?

Still in NYC and still watching with much admiration the guys and gals
riding scooters and motorcycles around this place.

Next time I'm gonna ride or rent a bike here.

No Bikes Here

But, there should be, yes?

Since I was nearby and like the building anyway, I thought I would give it a shot anyway.

I have seen quite a few bikes on the city streets since I arrived Monday night and I am really in awe of what these guys have to deal with on the road. From rough road conditions to uber-aggressive cagers, the streets here are not for the timid.

I'll get a few bike shots and post them up later.

BTW, New York's finest even have their own Motor Division.