Kevlar learns how to multi-task – This was the motorcycle that taught Kevlar how to shift. He’s not sure how the bike or his dad survived. This was the motorcycle that taught me how to shift, and to this day I am not sure how the bike or my dad survived. The family owned two of these Yamaha 80 … [Read more...]
Bobcat Mini Bike 1970s
Posted on March 15, 2015 · 416 Comments
Kevlar's First Motorcycle (sort-of) – The Bobcat created a place for Kevlar in a very active family. He developed independence and experienced friendly competition with his three brothers. It was never classified as a motorcycle, more like a Lil Tykes rendition of a fat-tire, 5 horse power mini … [Read more...]
No cops around this time – Thank God!
Posted on May 15, 2014 · 1 Comment
We woke up in Torrey and mingled with the travelers. It turns out this little secret is getting out to everyone but the locals. We chatted with some folks that came in from New York to visit Hell’s Backbone Grill, and a couple from Colorado that were doing the red rock tour. Snow was … [Read more...]
Was that a sock that flew off your motorcycle?
Posted on May 14, 2014 · Leave a Comment
And we are off! We pulled out of Grantsville and headed over to Tooele and then turned south. Stopped for coffee at Vernon and then crossed over the hills into Eureka. Gene and Arlene were leading the way, and I was second, with Michael bringing up the rear. All of a sudden, I see a … [Read more...]
Overland Expo 2014
Posted on May 13, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Adventure in the Desert – Overland Expo 2014 We are headed off to Overland Expo 2014. This is an adventure travel conference filled with courses and venders related to folks that like to travel off the beaten trail, generally by motorcycle, ATV, or a well-suited vehicle. We have scheduled a few … [Read more...]
Yamaha 175 1971
Posted on October 14, 2013 · 455 Comments
We actually had two of these motorcycles: a 125cc and a 175cc. I am combining these two bikes because they both influenced me in the same way. The 175 was a modified version of the 125. It had been modified to accommodate growing kids and the quest for more power. We identified them by color because … [Read more...]
The BMW has gone Utahn… or Utahan?
Posted on December 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment
I lived in Utah for 27 years; you would think I would know the answer to this question. I guess it could easily be Utahian, or maybe an ite? How about Utahtite? Playing catch-up on the blog today, I thought I would wind my year up and finish lose ends. When last I wrote, Michael and I were … [Read more...]
