Sold-Out Trailblazers Banquet One For The Record Books
The first Trailblazers Banquet took place in 1940 (a few years before I was born) so I can’t claim that the 2023 event was the best ever. I can say without a doubt that the…
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Reintroduced Electric Bicycle Incentive Act First To Address Potential Fire Hazard
When the “Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act’’ was introduced in 2021, I was a vocal opponent (click here to read that article). The loosely-defined act extended a tax credit to e-bikes even…
2023 Arizona Route 66 Tiddler Tour Set For April 15th
Start/Finish: Topock66 Restaurant/MarinaAddress: 14999 Historic Route 66 Topock, AZ 86436When: Saturday Morning, April 15th, kickstands up at 9:30AM.Bikes: All street-legal Tiddlers (motorcycles under 30 horsepower) welcome.Route: Topock Marina to Hualapai Lodge and back (map below).Roads:…
Yamaha Thumper Has Its Best Day Behind It
The ad copy is entertaining, but this clapped-out Yamaha TT500 is most likely headed to the glue factory. There may be a few usable parts here or if you are looking for a labor-of-love project.…
Godspeed, Pua Mata
Just heard the tragic news about Monique “Pua Mata” Parmalee being struck and killed by a motorcyclist while she was bicycle riding near her home in Yucaipa. Outside has a tribute to her you can…
17th Annual David Mann Chopper Fest A Celebration Of Art, Ingenuity And Intrigue On Wheels
I don’t fit in at the David Mann Chopper Fest. I wear a cowboy hat, not a doo rag. My beard comes out red and it is spotty at best. I don’t own a leather…
1978 Maico Ready To Get Back On Track As Soon As You Get It Running
It is so fun to uncover a Running-When-Parked motocross bike that is totally worth the effort of getting the thing to fire. This 1978 Maico was a sweet ride back in its day with great…
Larceny And Profiteering At The 2023 Mecum Motorcycle Auction
Yes, larceny (theft of personal property) and profiteering (making an excessive profit) took place at the 2023 Las Vegas Mecum Motorcycle Auction and attendees couldn’t be happier. A lucky bidder walked off with a pristine…
Triumph Tracker Offered As A RWP (Racing When Parked)
Okay, so this isn’t an actual “Running When Parked” but it is so close, I don’t feel guilty posting it. The seller lists it as “Race Ready When Parked” (RRWP?) and I think that qualifies.…
Starting The New Year Under Bug Infestation
Jimmy Mac On Two Wheels is off to a buggy start in 2023. Our IT guy is trying to track down what is going on. Unfortunately, new problems seem to pop up as soon as…