When she appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in May 1979, Hazel Kolb was the picture of happiness and contentment. Here was this 53-year-old grandmother, halfway through riding her 80-inch Harley-Davidson Electra Glide around the perimeter of the continental United States, alone, and the significance of this national television exposure was not lost on her. “Next to the birth of my kids,” she would later say, “it was the highlight of my life.”
Editor Genevieve Schmitt shares details on a ride in her backyard. If youre planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park, youve got to read her story on the prettiest ride to Americas first national park.
One of the biggest and most respected engine manufacturers in the motorcycle industry, SS Cycle, may not have existed if it wasnt for Marjorie Smith. “If it wasnt for her willingness to continue the business in 1959 and take over the office responsibilities and financial burden, there probably wouldnt be an SS,” reflects Ken Smith, one of Marjories two sons who started working with the company in the 1970s.
Marjorie Smith: A Pioneering Motorcycle Businesswoman
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National and Regional Riding Clubs
Let me start off by writing that I know saying VIN numbers is redundant. VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number, so we are actually saying Vehicle Identification Number Number. Funny, huh? It is common practice to call it a VIN number so there is no need to get anal about it.
Congratulations! You flunked the MSF Basic RiderCourse. No, really, this is great news. Why? Because you have some experience, a really good idea of what youre getting yourself into, and a clear assessment of your basic skills at this point.
Riding Right: You Flunked! Now What?
As a therapist and hypnotist I have a problem with a certain old biker adage. Most motorcyclists have heard it. “There are two types of bikers. Those who have been down and those who are going down.” From a psychological perspective this saying is potentially dangerous as it could create what clinicians call a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Riding Right: Getting Back in the Saddle After An Accident
Two women who recently passed the MSF class ask how to overcome their nervousness about venturing out on their own, and wonder what motorcycle to buy.
Riding Right: You Passed! Now What?
Depending on where you live, you might have to store your motorcycle during the winter months. If so, there are several things you should do to care for your bike properly.
Storing Your Motorcycle for Winter
Youd rather be riding your motorcycle than be behind the wheel of a car any day. Youve customized your bike as much as you can so it screams “you!” And you know that the only difference between dragging the pegs and highsiding is a lot of skill (and a little luck). But how much do you know about the insurance that protects you while youre out there with the wind in your face?
Motorcycle Insurance: Five Commonly Asked Questions