Glenn Roberts, Author at Motorcycle Mojo

Excelsior Revived

1919 Excelsior Board Track Racer When subscriber Paul Baillet emailed and told me about a builder he knew and that a story on him might make for a good article, I first imagined a builder putting...

Victory Cross Roads

Whether heading down the straight and narrow or turning the next corner, the Cross Roads is a capable touring bike that oozes confidence throughout the ride. Victory has hit a home run with this...

Trik Trike

Learning how to repair, fabricate and weld on the family farm at an early age set Brad Watson on an important path. That childhood education led to an insightful career as an auto technician, but his...

The Glory of Rust and Patina

With thousands of parts, hundreds of motorcycles and mechanical advice at every table, the CVMG’s Paris rally was a dream come true for a vintage motorcycle aficionado.A barn-fresh, flathead,...

Red Rocket

England in the ’50s and ’60s was an exciting time for motorcyclists. Developments in the British motorcycle industry included, most notably, Triumph’s reputation as a strong runner in the...

Time for a New Concept

By using advanced engine technology, Honda has created a simple and very fuel-efficient package for the common rider. There comes a time in every industry when a company realizes that it’s time to...

Feature Bike – Steel town Scrapper

Dennis Luison was in his early 20s when he bought this 1977 Sportster from Poole’s Harley-Davidson, and while it was purchased as a running bike, a lot of its pieces came in a box. He would never...

Press Launch – Ducati Streetfighter 848

I found it surprising that Ducati would launch their new street-fighting machine in the playground of Hollywood’s elite, Palm Springs, California, a city better suited to gambling and the...

Feature Bike – Board Track Racer

We all know that it’s cool to own a well-built custom motorcycle. I don’t mean a cookie-cutter bike littered with bolt-on parts from a catalogue; I’m talkin’ a real custom motorcycle....

Feature Bike – Cyber Glide

Bob Barkey had visions about a Road Glide he hoped to build, but he wasn’t actively pursuing the project. The process was sped up when Gaby, Bob’s wife, found a used one on the Internet at a...

Quick-change Artist – 2012 H-D Switchback

Harley-Davidson’s longevity and unique history has allowed them to sell retro-styled bikes in record numbers over the past many years. For example, the hardtail frame and horseshoe oil tank from...

Glacier Getaway

There comes a time in everybody’s life for a little rest and relaxation. While it seems that life in the motorcycle industry is spent riding, little of that is peaceful for me, since work is so...