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...]
Tote Gote 1960
Posted on March 15, 2015 · 469 Comments
Kevlar has fun while working – Using this solid machine to do chores, Kevlar gets the job done. Fun on the side – Kevlar also learns a thing or two about snakes on an adventure. This bike, if that’s what you can call it, was a work horse. It was fun to ride, with its low gears and a … [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...]
A perfect cap
Posted on February 16, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Great capps to be had in SLC. A pleasant surprise. … [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 80 – Yellow 1970s
Posted on October 16, 2013 · 510 Comments
I got to ride this bike the first time because of someone else's misfortune, but I sure enjoyed the hell out of it. Dad only had a few important rules which didn't make sense then, but as an adult I now understand were the building blocks for becoming a safe and courteous rider. One particular day … [Read more...]
Yamaha 360 1972
Posted on October 14, 2013 · 470 Comments
Ahh… one of my favorites. This motorcycle was a hand-me-down from Dad. All those years growing up, this bike was considered the "Holy Grail," - it was the coveted 360. It was an honor to call it mine, when the time came for the bike to be passed on. I convinced my dad to let me change the color … [Read more...]
Honda XR350 1983
Posted on October 14, 2013 · 467 Comments
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...]
