An Affair To Remember
“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.”
Robert Louis Stevenson
Counting My Blessings!
The planets aligned this weekend! I had an open schedule on Sunday, so I anxiously viewed the forecast in the hope Sunday’s weather would cooperate enough to allow for a ride. When the weatherman declared the temperatures were to be above normal and the road conditions dry, I was elated. About 1:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, layered in my winter gear, I headed out for a leisurely ride headed no where in particular. Within a half an hour, I found myself at one of my favorite places; “Estelle’s Leather Shop”. Estelle’s is a small store with a wide selection of leather gear, from vests to skirts, to holsters, and halters. Patches, and pins, helmets, belts, and plenty more. You probably have a shop similar to this one in your area. After wondering around the shop for a while, it was time to get back on the road. I left Estelle’s heading south, until I came upon a county road complete with hills and twisties. From there I wondered the back roads not certain of my exact location, and not really caring. Finally, I crossed a familiar road and headed toward the house. By this time my finger tips, and feet, were beginning to make me aware they were ready for some warmth, so I stopped at a little cafe for coffee and a sandwich with all the trimmings. Twenty minutes later I was back on the road just as the afternoon sun began to fade, and the temperatures started their downward descent. As my short adventure was coming to an end, I was grateful for the chance to ride, to be outdoors, and to return home safely.
Keep The Rubber Side Down!
Rick
Taking Off
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Definitions of Biker Terms
It’s Sunday, and that means it time for another definition of biker terms! If you have a suggestion for a definition, send it to me at rickslark@yahoo.com, and I will try to fit it in. OK, here’s this week’s definition.
“Bobber”: A bobber is a motorcycle that is customized by removing all extraneous and non-essential parts from the motorcycle. This is done to increase performance (higher power to weight ratio) and to increase handling (lower unsprung weight over the axles). The bobber was originally built in the late 1940s and 1950s by servicemen returning from WWII who were looking for a little excitement. The bobber-style motorcycle is the forerunner of the more modern chopper-style motorcycle.
The word “bobber” likely gets its name from women’s “bobbed” hairdos that were popular around the time, characterized by short hair that falls above the shoulder.
Buell Ulysses XB12XT
I like this bike very much! Details here.
Bike Shows
A reminder of upcoming Ohio bike shows.
International Motorcycle Show: January 25-27, Cleveland, Ohio
Easyriders V-Twin Bike Show: February 15-17, Columbus, Ohio at Veterans Memorial
Let’s Play-”Name That Bike!”
It’s Wednesday and that means time to play: “Name That Bike”! I took it easy on you today. I need the year make and model. Good Luck!
Answer to last week: 1941 Indian Sport Scout. Thanks for playing.
It Is Simple: “Helmets Save Lives!”
Helmets are shown to reduce motorcyclist head injury and death.
Motorcyclists are at high risk in traffic crashes, particularly for head injury. A review of studies concluded that helmets reduce the risk of head injury by around 69% and death by around 42%. There is, so far, insufficient evidence to compare the effectiveness of different types of helmet. Some studies have suggested that helmets may protect against facial injury and that they have no effect on neck injury, but more research is required for a conclusive answer. The review supports the view that helmet use should be actively encouraged worldwide for rider safety. Read More…
I confess that there are times I do not wear my helmet. What’s your take on wearing a helmet? Let me know.
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