A Beginner’s Guide To The Mecum Motorcycle Auctions
The Las Vegas Mecum Motorcycle Auction that ran from January 23rd through the 27th was my first time attending a motorcycle auction of this magnitude. I’ve got a feeling it won’t be my last. The…
Year: 2018
Family Parts With Beezer That Deserves Another Chance
This is tough because it has been sitting a long, long time. This 650 needs more attention than most mere-mortal mechanics could faithfully expend. Still, I hesitate. There is an obvious alternative, but the thought…
Jump Bikes Gets 18-Month Stationless E-Bike Trial On San Francisco’s Streets
Social Bicycles, the maker of Jump Bikes, just got permitted to run a fleet of stationless e-bikes in the city of San Francisco. The permit runs for 18-months and the service will be evaluated at…
Mountain Bikers Need To Tread Lightly And Avoid Thomas Fire Burn Zone
There is a strong temptation right now for mountain bikers (and hikers and equestrians) to suit up and head out to survey the devastation of the recent Thomas Fire. There are a number of reasons…
1979 Fantic Chopper Is Italy’s Take On Easy Rider
Never saw one of these on the road back in the 70's and I know I would have remembered seeing it. This is a spectacular motorcycle that was produced by Italian motorcycle company Fantic to…