
"If I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own back yard. Because if it isn't there, I never really lost it to begin with." ―L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz A motorcyclist's search for the ideal classic motorcycle often makes for interesting...
A few weeks ago, with summer truly here and the locust trees in full bloom, I flipped open my ancient cell phone and gave Editor Mark Hoyer a call at the CW office in California. "What I have sitting in my workshop at this moment," I said, pausing for dramatic effect, "are two rival superbikes...
There comes that awe-inspiring time in every rider's life. A still moment in a quiet garage, where you peer deep into the inner workings of your machine and fully connect with the moment at hand; and then realize that you have no idea what you are doing. So if you're garage-challenged, how can...
Choosing and Buying a Motorcycle: A Woman's Perspective by Donna S. for webBikeWorld.com More webBikeWorld: Introduction Choosing and purchasing a motorcycle is a major decision. It can be confusing and intimidating, especially if you're new to riding...or happen to be a woman. I'm not new to...
My dad always says, "Take care of what takes care of you." I think this applies to just about everything in life if you want to get ahead. Whether it be your work, home, tools or relationships – showing a little love goes a long way. It doesn't matter what type of motorcycling you happen to be...
Part 2: A Versys Mid-Term Report by Rick K. for webBikeWorld.com Introduction Breaking in a new motorcycle can be a frustrating experience. Example: The Versys 650 owner's manual calls for a 4,000 RPM limit for the first 500 miles, then a 6,000 RPM limit from 500 to 1,000 miles. That 4,000 RPM...
A Second Look... by Rick K. for webBikeWorld.com Introduction Now that I have several hundred miles on the new V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure, it's time for a more in-depth look. This will be a work in progress and I'll add more thoughts as the miles accumulate. And who knows? I may even change my...