Air Time. This motorcycle transported me into the wilder side, pushing me to the edge by allowing me to discover buried technical skills. Jumping, racing, and riding on the edge were what I remember most about this bike. Ever since I was a kid, I always wanted a Husqvarna (a friend of the … [Read more...]
Honda XR350 1983
The XR was truly my first dual sport motorcycle. It was also the first four stroke or thumper as I called it. This was the one that was going to change my future - I just didn’t know it at the time. All I wanted to do was get on this new motorcycle and ride. Stepping up onto the thumper opened up my … [Read more...]
BMW F650GS Dakar 2007
I spent a lot of time on the internet trying to find this bike. I specifically wanted the Dakar; it was set up slightly more off-road than the standard GS, more suspension and a 21” front tire. It proved to be a challenging task. In 2008 BMW no longer made this model. And there wasn’t a dealer in … [Read more...]