These articles were written by our current president, Norm Kern, several years ago. They tell of his journey from a young kid in the late 1950's through his early adult life in the 1960's and how … [Read more...] about Kickstart Part VI…Heading Home
Kickstart Part IV…From Sport to Touring
These articles were written by our current president, Norm Kern, several years ago. They tell of his journey from a young kid in the late 1950's through his early adult life in the 1960's and how … [Read more...] about Kickstart Part IV…From Sport to Touring
Kickstart Part III….a Norton Comes Into My Life
These articles were written by our current president, Norm Kern, several years ago. They tell of his journey from a young kid in the late 1950's through his early adult life in the 1960's and how … [Read more...] about Kickstart Part III….a Norton Comes Into My Life
Kickstart Part II….Norm Discovers ‘Motorcycles’
These articles were written by our current president, Norm Kern, several years ago. They tell of his journey from a young kid in the late 1950's through his wedding in the 1960's and how 2-wheeled … [Read more...] about Kickstart Part II….Norm Discovers ‘Motorcycles’
Kickstart Stories…Norm Kern talks about his early years…
This is a series of stories that Norm wrote several years ago. They start with his early history as a young boy in 1958 and run up through his first marriage trips. Along the way he moves from a … [Read more...] about Kickstart Stories…Norm Kern talks about his early years…
Tripping in the USA
I'm betting that right about now you've decided that you've had enough of winter and really want nothing more than to be on your bike headed somewhere...anywhere...that the roads are bare, and the … [Read more...] about Tripping in the USA
Passing on the love of motorcycling to the next generation
By Lou Laguna MSTA vice-President As far back as I can remember, I’ve always been passionate about motorcycles. Despite having owned quite a few cool bikes over the years, I still get excited and … [Read more...] about Passing on the love of motorcycling to the next generation
Backroads to Gio’s
For the past several riding seasons, I’ve done a ride from my home in South Euclid, Ohio, to Gio’s BBQ in Woodland, Pa., for a cheesesteak lunch. Each year before 2024, I completed the ride to the … [Read more...] about Backroads to Gio’s
Cures for the Wintertime Blues?
It’s officially winter now and for many of us that means that our riding has ended until spring, or at the very least is very much curtailed. So what now? What are the tricks and tips that we can … [Read more...] about Cures for the Wintertime Blues?
MSTA Rallies….What are they like?
Looking at the number of people who visit this page, it reminds me that many of you are not full-fledged "members" of the MSTA. That's OK by me, you don't have to be and I'm still happy to see you … [Read more...] about MSTA Rallies….What are they like?