January/February 2008 Archives - Page 2 of 2

Metal Shaping Course Poundin’ Steel 101

Many motorcyclists are of an inquisitive nature. When they first take possession of a new or used bike, most will go over it with a fine-tooth-comb looking for marks, scratches or mechanical flaws or...

The Bride Ride

“I’m getting married, babe” she said with a laugh. In the background I could hear piano notes floating from a sexy Yaletown bistro. Really soon…like a month or so… please come, Bella”...

Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow …Touring England on a Thumper

Early spring of this year, I found myself with extra energy to burn. Without much thought, I purchased my first motorcycle. Taking and passing an appropriate riding course a few weeks later, I...

A Motorcycle Junk Yard Ponder…

Thomas Edison, a genius inventor and the world record holder of one thousand and ninety three patents, was once quoted as saying, “To invent something, you need a good imagination and a pile of...

Judge and Jury

There has been a lot of talk and media coverage regarding Ontario Highway Traffic Act Regulation 455/07 that has been put in place for good reason, simply stated, to put an end to street racing and...

2008 Fat Bob

Of the five families of motor-cycles that Harley-Davidson produces, there are now 30 derivative models. This year saw the introduction of a couple of new Softails into the ranks, the Rocker and...

Tatau

The art of Polynesian tattoos and traditional motifs, is considered one of the most artistic, beautiful and complex forms of tattooing in the ancient world. This ancient art has evolved over...