In an effort to prove that I am not obsessed only with naval history and graduate school, I am posting a page on one of my other obsessions, motorcycle riding. I am including some information on my current ride, and some wrenching tips I have picked up in my 20 years of riding. If you have some tips on maintenance, performance, or riding techniques that you would like to share, please drop me an email.
Contact and 'about me' information
My Intruder:
About my Intruder
My Intruder's Travels
Photos: The bike today
Photos: Recent ride to Deals Gap, N.C.
Photos: Polar Bear Run with the Southern Cruisers
Photos: Winter Rides in Georgia
Photos: Misc riding photos
Photos: Ice storm actually makes me stop riding for a day
Bike Tech:
Rear Running-brake-turn signal lights: Electrical mods to keep you from getting rear-ended.
Solving the Big Streetability Problem with Drag Pipes: removing throttle lag and boosting mid-range torque to make them work on the street.
Modifying your Stock Intruder Exhaust: More power, more MPG, and more noise (but not too much)
Intruder 800 Factory Paint Codes: 1992- 2004
Removing the Front Wheel: An easy way to save some $$$ on tire changes
Changing the Throttle Cable: Save big $$$ by doing it yourself
Frequently Used Parts: What you need to do your own service
Installing a New Clutch: End the slipping in a couple hours
Bleeding the clutch on your Intruder: End clutch dragging, or just avoid future problems by doing this once a year
Helmet Laws by State: A complete list
How Cold Will It Be? : A windchill chart from the National Weather Service to help you dress warm enough
Do Helmet Laws Save Lives? : The Statistics Say States With Mandatory Helmet Use Laws Are No Safer, But I Wear One Anyway
Hand Signals: How to communicate on gruop rides
Fixing Up the Shop Truck - Putting carpet in the old Dodge 4x4