Giving New Life to a Stolen and Recovered 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 By Fred Greenlee In 2017, I owned a 1989 Yamaha FJ1200. In the five years of ownership, I had built the motorcycle into a World Class … [Read more...] about Back From the Brink
Update on Membership
Welcome to 32 New Members! Since our previous report from 5/19/2024 for the STAReview edition for July-August 2024, we welcomed 32 new members for this September-October 2024 report prepared on … [Read more...] about Update on Membership
Member profile….Brad and Cinda Mobley
What was your first motorcycle? Brad: Mine was a 1962 Allstate Moped painted green. I was 12 years old. Cinda: Mine was a 1972 Honda SL125. Brad and I would go out in the neighborhood as I learned … [Read more...] about Member profile….Brad and Cinda Mobley
News and Notes from the Executive Committee and Officers…..August 2024
The EC is comprised of the following members: President – Norm Kern (OH) Vice President – Lou Laguna (NC) Membership – Debbie Todt (OH) Media Relations – Dianne Park (FL) State and Area … [Read more...] about News and Notes from the Executive Committee and Officers…..August 2024
News and Notes from the Executive Committee and Officers…..JULY 2024
Changes to the EC! Brad Bachelor, Oklahoma state director, volunteered for the open Executive Committee (EC) Secretary position, joining his first EC call in April. His good humor, communication … [Read more...] about News and Notes from the Executive Committee and Officers…..JULY 2024
5 Reasons to Join a Motorcycle Club (like the MSTA)
Author Michael Milbourn For many of you, the open road embodies freedom and self-reliance. However, there's undeniable value in the camaraderie and support found within a motorcycle riding club. … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Join a Motorcycle Club (like the MSTA)
Canaan Valley (WV) Rally Report
It has been more than a couple of weeks since I've been able to update this blog, and for that I apologize. However, in my defense I must inform you dear readers that it has occurred because of the … [Read more...] about Canaan Valley (WV) Rally Report
Group Riding Thoughts….
From the desk and mind of the club President.....Norm Kern Part 1....SIZE Matters! As I've said many times, sport-touring riders view motorcycling as a skill-based sport. That doesn't mean they … [Read more...] about Group Riding Thoughts….
TriSTAR Rally Report
The latest edition of the annual TriSTAR rally was held a week ago and was once again a resounding success for the over 80 attendees. Start with excellent overall weather, despite the forecast that … [Read more...] about TriSTAR Rally Report
You Meet the Nicest People…….
When traveling on a motorcycle! Often quite by accident and totally unexpectedly too. This was the case last week while myself and two of my riding buddies, Luis Santiago and Mike Laatsch were … [Read more...] about You Meet the Nicest People…….