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After putting over 100K miles on my FZ6, 45k miles on my Ducati Multistrada, and currently over 4000k miles on my Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX, I bought a 2024 Kia K5. After last year's winter in Reno, I wasn't going to go through that again.

So my 2014 Ducati Multistrada blew a head gasket. I discovered a coffee colored oil that was pasty within my oil cap, many have said coolant has leaked into my casing. The bike also doesn't start, as others said it's now hydro locked whatever that means. So rather spending thousands on...

I've always worn a Shoei but elected to go with Arai this time. Ordered directly from Arai USA and was handmade from Japan. Took about three months to get it. It was around $500 after I used my Rider Coach discount which was 50% including all the accessories. I have my Drift Ghost XL helmet cam...

So the demo trailer was here in a Reno last weekend. I was teaching a motorcycle class at the college that day so I made it for the last ride. Fortunately I got to ride the bike I wanted to ride, the 2020 Ninja 1000 SX. Has a clutchless shifter and it was tough getting use to it, damn muscle...

Had the bike for about 13;years. With over 106k miles, I made enough memories to last me a lifetime. I just didn’t ride it enough plus the bike needed repairs so I sold it for $700. With a naked conversion kit and some work, the bike could look almost brand new in my opinion. The engine was...

So my FZ has had leaking fork seals for over a year. I don't ride it much so I don't want to put in any money on a bike that isn't even worth $1,000. But today, I was riding and my steering locked up. I could not press or turn the handlebars to the right. Could it be from no fork oil on one...

Okay, not really but LOL. I've never even heard of the magazine until the interview. Turns out, they have tons of pictures of me over the past few years for the Street Vibrations Events under their gallery. I always saw the photographers, but I could never figure out where the pictures were or...

Best 2 out of 3 against Reno's motor unit in the slow bike race. I was 4-0 against them.

Today was there grand opening of the national retail chain Cycle Gear. It's about time we get our own store. There were many vendors including our state's motorcycle safety program which I helped manage our booth, recruiting new, returning and experienced riders. For those who are not familiar...

I finally lost to one of our motor units in the annual slow bike race. I played by the motor units rule, NO BRAKES, clutch only. A little suspicious that he decided to activate his emergency lights that has a ton of LED's and strobe lights on the rear of the bike once we start rolling and sees...

Went on a 1500 mile 3 day trip to N. Cal. Hwy 36 between Red Bluff and Fortuna Ca its one of the top rated, if not #1 motorcycling road in the west. It did not disappoint, it had huge dips in the road where you can get air born if you're not careful, high speed sweepers, and real tight turns...

Rode up to Idaho last week to attend the Chills and Thrills event that the local motor units put on. Essentially its a modified police course in which they invite the public to ride, and it's a great chance for the local motors to polish their skills. As you can see, I like to push the limits...

You know what time it is? It's time to beat up on the local motor units again in front of a live audience. The unfortunate victim this time, the sergeant for the motor unit. Weak effort in my opinion but at least he didn't drop his bike like the other cop last year. I'm 5-0 against the Reno...

Park in a parking stall! That's right, casino security approached me instructing me that I had to park my motorcycle in motorcycle parking. I'm all for it, but considering the casino lot was nearly empty on a Sunday morning, and motorcycle parking was located at the very end of the parking...

According to the Nat'l Weather Service, Mt. Rose Ski Resort which is approximately just 20 miles west of Reno currently has the highest recorded snowfall for North America, something like over 700 inches and counting. Just past the ski slopes at the top of the Mt. Rose Summit. Lake...

Impressive huh! This is around 7500 feet up in the Sierra's Mountain Range in California. About 40 miles from Reno.

On my Ducati. Took me a year after purchasing the bike brand new, that this bike didn't have a clutch cable. Or at least, it takes some sort of fluid, some say it's the same as brake fluid. Pictured below is my clutch reservoir, which appears dark, and a noticeable amount of clear fluid on...

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Here's another video taken during this fall during Reno's Street Vibrations Motorcycle Rally. Great food, music, vendors and competition showcasing me, of course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu59QSiYZSo

During Reno's Street Vibrations Motorcycle Rally, I entered several Slow Bike Races, and each time, I found myself going against the Reno PD Motor Unit. You must win your heats in order to advance, process of elimination. If you're not familiar with these races, 1st one to cross the finish...