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January 18, 2015
Well, it's been two months and my separated shoulder has healed as well as it's going to. It still looks kinda funky but it's all cosmetic so who cares? As for the bike, it needed a new headlight and light mount and the forks were twisted. I repaired all that myself so...
November 4, 2014
I wrecked my bike. I'm pissed off at myself, and embarrassed. And you know what? I'm relieved that it happened.
The day was perfect -- not hot enough to sweat, not cool enough for the heated grips. I was zinging along on some of my favorite back roads when I came to a...
October 13, 2014
Back in August I harped on, uh, I mean, encouraged people to learn to work on their own bikes. The cold weather will be here soon, and that's when the maintenance and repair season begins. If you're just diving into the wonderful world of motorcycle repair, now would...
September 12, 2014
I took my first gun safety course when I was eight years old. I've seen 40-year-olds I would never trust to be safe. It's all about the person.
The recent shooting-range tragedy in Arizona brought to the forefront questions of when, or whether, a child should be allow...
September 4, 2014
It’s possible to avoid the ridiculous retail prices you see for some guns, like this one to the left at a Big Box Sporting Goods store:
Regular readers might recognize this as the $79 carbine I bought from Southern Ohio Gun. SOG no longer has any of those available. T...
September 1, 2014
In Part I of Rules for Buying a Bike on Craigslist, I laid out some guidelines on hunting through the ads. In Part II, we’ll talk about going to see the bike.
1. Newbie or Not, Take a Motorcycle-Savvy Friend
Take another rider with you. If you’re a noob, even a frien...
September 1, 2014
With Labor Day done, the best time to buy a motorcycle is near. Soon, Craigslist will bulge with ads from riders who need the winter garage space, or just don’t want to wait for next spring to sell it. The tide is turning, and smart buyers will be ready to make their...
August 29, 2014
Don't max out that credit card just yet. Click here and take a look at these solid shooters you probably haven't considered.
August 25, 2014
Do you really want to spend your vacation with a robotic voice telling you what to do? That sounds too much like most jobs. I feel a rant coming on. Click here to read on.
August 21, 2014
Under all the Cosmoline and barrel sludge, there's a decent Mosin Nagant carbine ready to come out and play. Click here to Read my range report and restoration process.
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