I’ve been riding since 1968. My first street bike was a ’67 BSA Thunderbolt. I rode British (2 BSAs, a Triumph and one Norton) until 1981. By then, all the British manufacturers had shut down. So I went to Harley-Davidson, beginning with an ’81 Sportster. In ’82 I got my first big twin, an FLHC.Continue reading “New Motorcycle”
Author Archives: Paul Lax
It’s sad to check the news
I don’t check on the news, at least until I’ve had come coffee. I’ve been around for 75 years, but the news is more depressing than ever in my memory. It’s hard to imagine what voters are thinking when they elected Donald Trump. A president makes a lot of decisions. Historically the decisions are aboutContinue reading “It’s sad to check the news”
Sturgis ’22
STURGIS ‘22 August 4 – Departure date -2 It actually takes me more than two days to get ready to leave for Sturgis. The bike was pretty much ready, just check tire tread, tire inflation, oil levels, air filter and for my limited, coolant level. But preparing the trailer took a bit more. New tiresContinue reading “Sturgis ’22”
ROCKY POINT RALLY
2021
Concern for the USA
Just a brief comment about an important issue. Political campaigns have always involved a bit of mud-slinging. It has been part of the process when opposing views clash. But the current political atmosphere is not simply the longstanding type of sniping at the opposition. That is part of the process when opposing views clash. TheContinue reading “Concern for the USA”
Laconia – 22
June 8 As usual, there are things to do on the day before you hit the road. I usually run through a day on the road in my mind and think of all things I’ll need. I have made a list for packing many times and there are several things that are always common toContinue reading “Laconia – 22”
Thought For May 9
When you buy beef free of antibiotics you have a better chance of getting a steak from a sick cow.
Daytona 2021 – Part 1
Daytona 2021 Day Before – March 7 The day before you hit the road is always a good day. Anticipation. No matter how many times you hit the road for an extended trip it’s a great feeling. And the advance research makes it better. According to the weather guessers, the trip to Daytona will beContinue reading “Daytona 2021 – Part 1”
Thought for the Day
I’m still reading the Constitution trying to find the right not to be offended.
Observations of a Former Sports Fan
Observations of a former sports fan: What happened to the games? First, I should say I was never one of the obsessed fans.[1] However, I was certainly a sports fan. For about 25 years I had Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association and National Hockey League season tickets. I watched those sports on TV asContinue reading “Observations of a Former Sports Fan”