Category Archives: Mechanical Husbandry

Skyline Boulevard Loop Ride

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Hoag

Drivers in the San Francisco Bay area seem particularly courteous to bicyclists. Also, Berkeley probably has the highest Prius-per-capita in the world. Prius drivers, with their tendency to slowly coast down the road while they identify native plants and meditate, … Continue reading →

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Briones Road Ride

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Hoag

I have become the kind of guy who brings a backpack on road bike rides. Call it being old, call it being incredibly out of shape, but for whatever reason I now feel the need to bring snacks, a jacket, … Continue reading →

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East Bay Bike Adventures: Wildcat Canyon

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Hoag

Riding around in Wildcat Canyon Park the other day….

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CB360 Cafe Racer

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Hoag

The thought of riding an old Honda twin doesn’t usually make my heart skip a beat. I associate old bikes like the 1974 CB360 with reliability, trips to the grocery store, something my Grandpa might have liked, etc. Because of … Continue reading →

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Dave’s CR750 Replica: First Ride

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Hoag

It’s been awhile since I’ve visited the Twinline gang, and walking into the shop yesterday was like returning to a mother’s arms. Especially if my mother was a grease-covered wench dressed in Carhartts. I noticed that Dave’s Honda project was … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Courier Diary: How Did it Happen

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Hoag

From a PNWRiders forum member, March 31: “I responded to your post awhile back about the couriers, and was wondering if I could get some more info. How did you get started running deliveries? It sounds like a fun gig … Continue reading →

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The Mechanical Husband’s Dilemma

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Hoag
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Hunter-Gatherer, or Full Speed Ahead

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Hoag

I heard a familiar complaint the other day from a motorcycle mechanic, that “the problem with America is that we don’t know how to work on stuff anymore. We’ve become de-industrialized.” It’s a common theme in books like Shop Class … Continue reading →

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DIY Motorcycle Repair Stand

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Hoag

It has hooks for tie-downs and it rolls around on little shopping cart wheels. What else do you want? Designed by Edip the Turk

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Washington State Ferry Crew Rescues Windsurf Bro

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Hoag

The trails at Tahuya were virtually empty today, due to some televised sporting event that attracted all of the ATV riders, like ants to a picnic. I had the place to myself, and found some off-course single track that was … Continue reading →

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