Looks vs Loud

The twin Stebel horns that came on the R75 are much louder than stock. They are a common upgrade for many bikes as a safety […]

FrancoChamps

What is it about French people driving in the dirt? True, they invented motor racing back in 1894 when all of the roads were dirt. […]

IMS 2013

Like many of us predisposed towards Vintage Iron, I do enjoy spending some time now and then learning about what’s new. There are many reasons […]

The First Pagoda

It is lost on many people that the much celebrated Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and the companion roadster were not great sellers. They formed great race […]

Snow Shoes

Well, one thing the Fiver is not well known for is its handling of snow. We have already had some, and a rear wheel drive […]

Running Early

We were very spoiled in the last few years. With the exception of some noted storms, winters have been mild, and you could drive without […]

The Green Elephant

Quick, in postwar Germany of 1951, what was the fastest production motorcycle? Would you believe a machine referred to as the Green Elephant? Neither would […]

New Beginnings

In many ways, the new year is simply a figment of man-made imagination. There are multiple calendars and multiple New Year’s. And, even within a […]