“A beautifully restored motorcycle on display at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama, is the full stop on the life of that particular machine. But look closely and listen ….” The words of our new Advanced Design Center video echo in my head as I prepare to write about the most exciting thing to happen in my motorcycle world in more than 20 years. … [Read more...] about Fueled by passion: Visiting Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum’s new Advanced Design Center
Myrtle and the bike that never was: Riding vintage Harleys from Wheels Through Time Museum
Spinning down through shafts of golden light filtering through the multi-colored leaves, I needed to gather speed for the next uphill rise. Ignition retarded slightly, throttle twisted fully closed, with my left heel depressing the clutch lever, I removed my left hand gingerly from the bars and felt for the tank mounted gear lever. Freewheeling in neutral, there was no time to … [Read more...] about Myrtle and the bike that never was: Riding vintage Harleys from Wheels Through Time Museum
All Roads Lead to Maggie Valley
Sometime before sunset, after the tourists have headed back to their hotels, it’s possible to be alone on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can pull over at a scenic overlook, slip your bike on the stand, lean back, and get lost in the magical vista. As multiple layers of soft color melt away into the distance behind the fading mountains, the spirits of the ancient ones whisper … [Read more...] about All Roads Lead to Maggie Valley
