Story by Doug McPeek Editor’s Note: This story was originally published the July 2014 edition of the MSTA Ohio Chapter newsletter, The Ohio Rider. The story has been edited to match the MSTA … [Read more...] about The Shinko
Air Tools and Motorcycle Maintenance
I recently had to do my first fork overhaul, and there was a step in the overhaul procedure where I found myself having to use an impact wrench. Though I’ve enjoyed the few times I’d used air tools in … [Read more...] about Air Tools and Motorcycle Maintenance
Coping with the Left-Turn Menace
Story by Doug Westly Editor’s Note: This story was originally published the March 2014 edition of the MSTA Florida Chapter newsletter, The Florida Gator Tale. The story has been edited to match the … [Read more...] about Coping with the Left-Turn Menace
Electrical Theory Satire
Story by Joseph Lucas Editor's Note: This story was originally published in the June 2014 edition of the MSTA Michigan Squadron News. It has been edited to match the MSTA website's … [Read more...] about Electrical Theory Satire
More Moto Friends
After publishing the first and second stories in my Moto Friends series, I realized I was remiss in not mentioning several people who are more than worthy of inclusion. Joe Hansen I met … [Read more...] about More Moto Friends
What do you do after work?
Story by Pete Jessen Editor's Note: This story was originally published the June 2014 edition of the MSTA Colorado/Wyoming Chapter newsletter. The story has been edited to match the MSTA website’s … [Read more...] about What do you do after work?
What’s your seat preference?
I first learned about aftermarket motorcycle seats during one of my first motorcycle tours. I had stopped at a rest area on I-271 near Cleveland, Ohio, where I met a BMW rider who told me all about … [Read more...] about What’s your seat preference?
Mentoring Others
Story by Doug Westly Editor’s Note: This story was originally published the June 2014 edition of the MSTA Florida Chapter newsletter, The Florida Gator Tale. The story has been edited to match the … [Read more...] about Mentoring Others
My Other Moto Friends
I've already written about the many friends I've made thanks to being an MSTA member. I've also made a lot of friends who ride and aren't MSTA members (yet). Here are some short summaries of the … [Read more...] about My Other Moto Friends
Making Friends Through the MSTA
When I got into motorcycling, I had just one friend who rode and he lived about 1,500 miles away. I made friends with riders I met at rallies and races, but have made many more thanks to being an MSTA … [Read more...] about Making Friends Through the MSTA