Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ Category

While in Japan (and before we met), Mariko used to have a scooter like the one above. She cannot remember what happened to it, though. I can’t believe you can just not know what happened to you scooter? Crazy woman!

OK, this is my dream bike. A Honda CB400SS… available in Japan, but not in the U.S. Bummer… It’s got the classic style, but with updated components. If only they sold this in the States, it would be so cool. I love the white tank with rust-colored graphics. The blue and silver color scheme is [...]

So, I have been having tons of fun restoring my C70 these days, and still love it, but I have my eyes on a new (old) bike… a Honda CB350. These were apparently very popular in the early 70’s, and tons of them were sold here in the States. I see ads for them every [...]

Yamaha has some neat little models of their motorcycles that you can build. Just print out the pdf’s, cut the pieces out, and you can assemble a cool little motorcycle. The YZF-R1 also has a cool toolkit, jack-stand, and other accessories.

That’s on my temporary driver’s license. It means I can legally operate a motorcycle! I was only planning to renew my regular license today, then study the little Motorcyclist’s Handbook before taking the test at a later day, but after waiting an hour at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DMV to you non-Texans), I [...]

On Saturday, I woke up bright and early and met my fellow students at “the range” which was the Pflugerville High School parking lot. There, we met the instructor, and those without their own helmets and/or gloves got fitted with ones the class provided. I had my HJC half-helmet and leather gloves, so I was [...]

Last night I went to the first class for the MSF Beginners Course. There were eight students, including me, and the rider experience ranged from “used to ride a lot, but some years ago” to “I only sat on a bike once”. The youngest student was probably about 21, the oldest was nearing 60. Basically, [...]

I love the Honda Metropolitan/Crea Scoopy with the hibiscus paint job.

This is a new design with an old concept. Based on the Supercub (49cc), this is part of Honda’s “N Project”. Click here to read the entire press release from Honda. It’s pretty cool because you can customize some parts and colors when you order it, to mix ‘n match to make your own style. [...]