Our annual STAR (Sport Touring Association Rendezvous) for 2022 is over and from the comments we have heard it was a resounding success once again. Since it takes place over 5 days, it's really … [Read more...] about STAR Rally Report, Part 1….We Plan!
The Shinko
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
THE OZARK GREAT ESCAPE DID NOT DISAPPOINT!
BY Jerry James, Event Coordinator GREAT WEATHER, GOOD FRIENDS, AND ZERO ACCIDENTS MAKES THIS OZARK ESCAPE ONE OF THE BEST RALLIES OF THE YEAR! WOW! I am sitting here starting to write the ride … [Read more...] about THE OZARK GREAT ESCAPE DID NOT DISAPPOINT!
Ozarks Great Escape!
(Originally published in Colorado-Wyoming Quarterly Newsletter, June 2022) I had been wanting to attend an MSTA “Just For Fun” event for years but hadn’t gotten around to it. That all changed last … [Read more...] about Ozarks Great Escape!
TRIStar Rally 2022
For the last 20+ years the Memorial Day Weekend has been set aside by myself and others for a trip to the Tri-Corners of North Carolina, Virgina, and Tennessee to attend a small regional rally MSTA … [Read more...] about TRIStar Rally 2022
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
The Northern Kentucky Triangle—One of my Favorite Rides!
Favorite Ride: Northern Kentucky Triangle I was first introduced to this route 22 years ago by MSTA member Daryl Cassada. Back then, once a month Daryl would lead a group of riders along this route … [Read more...] about The Northern Kentucky Triangle—One of my Favorite Rides!
Planning on Camping at STAR?
There are several options for camping at STAR, especially if you are planning on bringing an RV. But there is tent camping as well. We do not have a designated campground for STAR and there is no … [Read more...] about Planning on Camping at STAR?
Tips on How to Make Things Happen Locally
We all know the situation and have heard this more than once, "There's nothing happening locally. I just want to go out riding with some friends, but nobody has anything planned." Or you might say "I … [Read more...] about Tips on How to Make Things Happen Locally
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