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Motorcycle Wisdom

Two Tone — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:12:07 +0000

People ask us why we ride a motorcycle. For those who have experienced the joy, no explanation is necessary; for those who have not, no explanation is possible.

Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.
Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.
Life may begin at 40, but it doesn’t get real interesting until about 110!
You start the game of life with a full pot o’ luck and an empty pot of experience…The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck. If you wait, all that happens is that you get older.
Midnight bugs taste best.
Saddlebags can never hold everything you want, but they CAN hold everything you need.
Never try to race an old geezer, he may have one more gear than you.
It takes more love to share the saddle than it does to share the bed!
The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rear view mirror.
Never be afraid to slow down.
Don’t ride so late into the night that you sleep through the sunrise.
If you ride late, make sure you ride with the Sun coming-up…
Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight.
Riding faster than everyone else only guarantees you’ll ride alone. Sometimes a GOOT thing…
Never hesitate to ride past the last street light at the edge of town.
Never do less than forty miles before breakfast.
If you don’t ride in the rain, you don’t ride!
A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.
Respect the person who has seen the dark side of motorcycling and lived.
Young riders pick a destination and go… Old riders pick a direction and go…
A good mechanic will let you watch without charging you for it.
Sometimes the fastest way to get there is to stop for the night.
Always back your bike into the curb where you can see it!
Work to ride and ride to work.
Whatever it is, it’s better in the wind.
I’d rather be riding my motorcycle and thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle.
Two-lane blacktop isn’t a highway – it’s an attitude…
When you look down the road, it seems to never end – but you better believe it does.
Winter is Nature’s way of telling you to polish.
Keep your bike in good repair: Motorcycle boots are NOT comfortable for walking.
People are like Motorcycles: each is customized a bit differently.
Sometimes, the best communication happens when you’re on separate bikes.
Good coffee should be indistinguishable from 50 weight motor oil.
The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.
The twisties – not the superslabs – separate the riders from the squids.
When you’re riding lead, don’t spit.
A friend is someone who’ll get out of bed at 2 am to drive his pickup to the middle of nowhere to get you when you’re broken down…
Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt @ 70 mph can double your vocabulary!
If you want to get somewhere before sundown, you can’t stop at every tavern…
There’s something ugly about a NEW bike on a trailer.
Don’t lead the pack if you don’t know where you’re going…
Practice wrenching on your own bike!
Everyone crashes. Some get back on. Some don’t. Some can’t…
Don’t argue with an 18-wheeler.
Never be ashamed to unlearn an old habit.
A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.
If you can’t get it going with bungee cords and electrician’ s tape, it’s serious.
If you ride like there’s no tomorrow, there won’t be.
Gray-haired riders don’t get that way from pure luck.
There are drunk riders. There are old riders. There are NO old, drunk riders.
Thin leather looks good in the bar, but it won’t save your butt from “roadrash” if you go down.
The best modifications cannot be seen from the outside.
Always replace the cheapest parts first.
You can forget what you do for a living when your knees are in the breeze.
Only a Biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.
There are two types of people in this world, people who ride motorcycles, and people who wish they could ride motorcycles.
“It is good to have an end to Your Journey however, it is the Journey that matters in the End.”

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Back On TV!

Two Tone — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:29:39 +0000

For those who have missed my infamous TV commercials, the Ice Cream PSA is back for the summer!

Missed the commercials? Can’t see it where you are? I have created a page with them here: http://www.hogbiker.com/films

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If You Missed Me On TV…

Two Tone — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:00:07 +0000

As President of ABATE of Alaska, I did a TV interview on motorcycle safety for Your Alaska Link (CH 4 & 13). If you missed it, here is the series:

Where The Rubber Meets The Road, Part 1 / Where The Rubber Meets The Road, Part 2 /Where The Rubber Meets The Road, Part 3

Enjoy!

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On This Memorial Day

Two Tone — Mon, 30 May 2011 15:10:18 +0000

http://www.leray.us/nukem/2011/05/30/memorial-day-a-day-of-rememberance/1101

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I’m Patch Holder Number 2!

Two Tone — Wed, 25 May 2011 03:31:16 +0000

Back in November, my brother Ted Kautz went riding on without us.

We still miss you brother.

As of today, we now have memorial patches for sale at Alaska Leather for $10.00. For those interested, we have several.

I’m patch holder number 2 behind Patricia, his beloved – and I’m OK with that!

Looks great on my vest!

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Was On The Bob & Mark Show Today

The Mechanic — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:00:04 +0000

Talking about the ABATE Breakup Run, you can listen to it since it was at 7am this morning!

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Ride To Work Day!

Two Tone — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:08:43 +0000

Mayor Sullivan has proclaimed June 20th as Ride To Work Day with free parking in any MOA parking area! Please read the attached proclamation of his directing motorcycles and scooters free public (MOA meters and lots) parking that day!

Read the full article at ABATE of Alaska’s website: http://www.abateofalaska.com/2011/03/30/ride-to-work-day/

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12 Things We Learn From Our Bikes

Two Tone — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:43:26 +0000

1. The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rear view mirror.

2. Four wheels might move the body…but two wheels move the soul.

3. I’d rather be riding my motorcycle and thinking about God than sitting in Church and thinking about my motorcycle.

4. Life may begin at 30…but it doesn’t get interesting until about 95….mph.

5. Midnight bugs taste just as bad as noontime bugs.

6. Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

7. A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.

8. Young riders pick a destination and go… Old riders pick a direction and go…

9. When you are riding lead, don’t spit.

10. Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at 75 mph can double your vocabulary.

11. I’ve never seen a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist’s office.

And Finally:

12. Only Bikers know why dogs stick their heads out car windows.

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Ride

Two Tone — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:45:09 +0000

Rumble
Shake
Wind
Brake

Roll
Rush
Breeze
Push

Dip
Lean
Squeeze
Careen

Shift
Lurch
Thrust
Burst

Forever and a day
Where I want to stay

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All The Best In 2011…..

Two Tone — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:14:27 +0000

To all my friends, family, & readers….

May the roads be clear, the sky warm & dry, & the corners tight in 2011!

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