Plight of the Condor

In the 1975 movie Three Days of the Condor by Sydney Pollack, a CIA operative must piece together parts of a puzzle in order to […]

A Complete Machine

It really did take this long to put the R60 back together. There was a conspiracy of missing ordered parts, procrastination, lack of time, other […]

Back in Business

One substitue fuel pump from a 5 series, some rubber spacers, and some modified wiring, and the tii is back in business. While the bracket […]

Opel Ascona 400

One of the phenomena that continues to amaze, is how good an otherwise plain (or even ugly) car can look in race trim. Few people […]

Doing the Ton

Yes, that’s right, the R50/2 did the ton today. Two up ! OK, it was KPH, but it was just north of 100 for about […]

Now with Luggage

Krausers invoke a love/hate response. I love the look on a /5, and they have adequate space. However, the way they attach to the bike […]

Preserving Air____heads

NJ Air Marshal Dave Cushing hosted another fine Tech day at his place, and had great weather to complement the great food, great motorcycles, and […]

Preserving the Air

I have often written of people who keep groups of us gathering and make all of us more knowledgeable. One such person is Dave Cushing. […]

Mt Dora Museum of Speed

The Mount Dora Museum of Speed is located in central Florida in one of the few areas of the state with hills (read minor undulations), […]

Elegant Proof

How do you know when a classic vehicle that has been repaired or rebuilt is ready for a substantial test? Well first you follow the […]

Whole Lotta Shakin

With the bike running, it becomes evident why the Swiss opted for a rubber-mounted engine. It would shake a frame to bits as the Ducatisti […]

From Rust to Riches

Seldom in the course of a single weekend can you attend two vintage motorcycle events that are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Last weekend […]