In the good old USA, we have been duped into thinking that something north of a liter of displacement is what you need in order […]
Boulangerie Briskly
Temperatures in the 40s to begin, but it warmed up considerably as the morning progressed. Great scenery along the river as it released vapor into […]
Off To The Crossing
The Toaster was the last minute choice for the Gathering of the Nortons, as the Commando was not yet back to its former glory. A […]
Passenger Improvements
The good thing about this GSA is that you can still find some accessories for it. The bad thing is that the prices are still […]
On The Board
It took until March this year, but the first outing for the Targa is the crew breakfast in Frenchtown. A cold but clear morning with […]
First Outing 2016
The temps were in the 60s, the skies were blue, and there was a little daylight remaining. So out comes the ST for the first […]
A Rally Report
Well, what better way to test the bike than to take it to a local rally that would involve a fair amount of road riding […]
Luggage Enhancement Part 2
There is no substitute for a tankbag. It is convenient for gas stops and quick items when on the go. A tankbag and a top […]
Moving On
All good things……a fellow enthusiast and Brit expat from DC that was looking for this specific car is now the proud owner.
King Pin
We have written about ten dollar disablers in the main blog a few times. Now I have a new entry. The steering lock pin. You […]
Frenchtown HQ
The crew finally has a Frenchtown breakfast gathering that coincides with the crazy schedule this fall. The Targa enjoys a cool run on a damp […]
Sporting Lessons
SL stands for Sport Leicht. The 560SL is curiously neither Sport nor Leicht. On this day, it stood for Sporting Lessons, or what happens when […]
Stalling Winter
An unusually mild weekend in December prompts a spate of errands on two wheels. The long way following the river is surprisingly free of traffic……
200 Tremendous Clicks
Suddenly, and without advance warning, the tii was pressed into service for a 200 mile trip across the state. It was reconnecting the battery, warm […]
In Case
The last time I opted to use a Pelican case, it was a great multi-year, multi-bike experience. It took a beating on the R12GSA and […]
Safer Ground
A hopefully temporary location change. The inn is full, and I am in search of winter storage. In the mean time, a better outdoor spot […]
Fuel Flow Follies
The 60 year old carburetor on the R26 seems to have finally lost its adjustment capability. It needs a rebuild, and this time I opt […]
Frost and Foliage
This was one of those schizophrenic fall days where we started out with light frost, but ended up near 70 degrees. Out for a spin […]
Top Time
The soft top on the car was shot on receipt, having been torn up by cats of the previous owner, and the plastic was broken […]