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I spent last evening tinkering on the little Dream 50, doing things like wiping off dust where there really was none and checking tire pressures and chain slack that were already perfect.... ....so it was obvious that this morning I really needed to just take it for a ride! I chose a...

Last week I rode Leesville Rd. to check out the new pavement, and returned to Hwy 20 via Walker Ridge to check out the devastation. The paving on Leesville is nice except for sand/gravel on just about every curve. I think I liked it better graveled. Brim Rd. and Walker ridge were just...

First some history. As a teenager in the 1960s wrenching at the local Honda shop my bedroom wall was plastered with clippings from Cycle World Magazine of Honda's many race victories of the day. Soon Honda offered their 50cc CR110 and 125cc CR93 production racing bikes to the public and I got to...

Got it handled, found a good shipper on Uship.com -Bill

Looks like Bartlett Springs Rd has burned from Indian Valley Reservoir almost all the way to Lucerne at Clear Lake. Bummer. With all the homes and lives lost to these fires I feel guilty complaining about lost scenery, but still . . . Here's today's CDF map showing current perimeters of the...

I love riding my little '75 CB125. It's super light weight and nimble, handles really well, and is surprisingly capable on the rural roads around here. And I grew up riding Honda 50s and 90s in the 1960s when they were all the rage, so the little bike always rekindles fond memories. In 1964 the...

Last weekend was the AMCA show & swap, this weekend it's the Classic Japanese Motorcycle Club's turn. Same place, the Dixon Fairgrounds. Swap meet is both days, show and judging of bikes is Sunday and it's in an air conditioned building! Map here -Bill

It's not every day people see a Honda GB500 in the flesh, so when two friends from southern California asked to trailer their GBs up to Vacaville for a three GB ride exploring local roads, I said "Let's do it!" Carla, a bike collector and restorer extraordinaire, brought a GB she bought from me...

Every year around this time I make a point of visiting Bear Valley in Colusa County for a look at its famous wildflower displays. This year mother nature skimped on the rain during critical mid-winter months so expectations were not real high as my riding buddy and I headed north from Winters on...

Part 1- With dry weather, moderate temps and a recently new-to-me bike I decided an overnight coast loop was in order. Link to Google map of part 1 After last minute prep the bike was well sorted and ready to head out Tuesday morning. I take Hwy 128 past Lake Hennessey and on over to...

Yesterday was foggy and wet, so it was an excuse to take my first peek inside the valve cover of the CB-1 to check clearance, and also just to admire the gear driven DOHC goodness. All was in spec, so once back together the bike was begging to hit the road. Happily the sun came out today...

After a bit of mechanical work and cosmetic upgrades the bike is just about where I want it. The main initial problem was a dud rear shock with zero dampening in half of its travel. The stock shock is known to be too flabby anyway, and various styles of CBR shocks can be fitted with minor...

Had a weak moment a few weeks ago and bought a very nice CB-1, another of those cool Hondas from the late '80's that didn't sell well at the time but are sought after today. Think NX250, GB500, and the Hawk GT. While awaiting delivery I managed to sell the XL250 and spare GB500. For those not...

Does anyone know of good gloves that are insulated for warmth on the outside (top) only, and plain leather on the palm and grip surfaces? I've recently installed Oxford heated grips on a couple of my bikes and love them. Downside compared to heated gloves is that they leave the outside of my...

Sold off craigslist. -Bill

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Hello all, anyone driving up from SoCal or down and back from Bay Area? I need a reliable capable person to move a bike from Hemet CA up to Vacaville or anywhere near the Bay Area. Willing to pay a fair rate for your time and trouble. Before fishing on Uship I thought I'd reach out to the...

Thursday's clear air and 64 degree forecast just screamed "go for a ride!" So I jumped on the NX250 and went looking for some favorite gravel roads. I set off intending to just enjoy the ride and not bother with pictures, but soon the gorgeous scenery had me pulling out the camera. Link to map...

After the season's first serious rain followed by light north wind, our air was finally clear of smoke and haze. Looking east from my hillside perch north of Vacaville in Solano County I could see fresh snow on the Sierras and a clear view of the Sacramento valley, so that was all the excuse I...

-Bill