Mar 22, 2020Iron Butt Association (IBA) and IBA Rides: A Motorcycle Journey Part 2I hope you have had the pleasure of getting to read the first part of this two-part motosport journey 🏍️🏍️🏍️ So you now know what the Iron Butt Association and associated IBA rides are. The next logical question is: why do it? …Motorcycle4 min read
Mar 21, 2020Iron Butt Association (IBA) and IBA Rides: A Motorcycle Journey Part 1There’s a fair chance that you have not heard about the Iron Butt Association, outside of perhaps some assortment of “posterior” jokes. Even as a motorcyclist with 9+ years of nearly continuous riding experience (as of Spring 2020), I had not come across the term ‘IBA’ until my delightful comeuppance…Motorcycle4 min read
Published in thepaleobiker·Jun 15, 2016Comparison of LLC Incorporation State Fees by providers (TL;DR -> Some providers RIP off Customers, blatant lying)I am a fan of LLCs. An LLC provides immense benefits for an upcoming new business or a fledgling startup. There are various online companies that help you get incorporated in various states (states have different pros & cons) and the services they provide differ widely; It is difficult to…Business3 min read
Published in thepaleobiker·Apr 11, 2016Moonshine Lunch Run 2016 — A cold morning that warmed up into a beautiful afternoonThe Moonshine Lunch Run (MLR) is an annual motorcycle event to kick off riding season, and celebrate motorcycling in its purest form — overcoming adversity (weather, terrain) for the ultimate goal of human triumph through community and shared hardships. Moonshine Store HISTORY — Excerpt from the Moonshine Official Website…Motorcycling2 min read
Published in thepaleobiker·Mar 30, 2016Guide to buying LED bulb replacements for turn and rear signalsMany people have had great success replacing the stock halogen turn bulbs on their vehicle with LED replacements. But there are some key pieces of information that need to be addressed, before the replacement can be done. Should one buy the LEDs locally, or online? What type of LED do…Hobbies5 min read
Published in thepaleobiker·Mar 28, 2016V-Strom 650 || Modifications || Converting turn signals into Running lightsMy Honda ST1100 had beautiful 3-wire turn signals (1157 socket) which meant that the turn signals could function as both ‘running lights’ and as ‘turn signals’. This might not seem like a big deal, but on a 2-wheeler where you want to be seen as much as possible, having those…Hobbies3 min read
Published in thepaleobiker·Mar 23, 2016V-Strom 650 || Modifications || Reducing Buffeting Part 2 — Rick’s Mirror ExtendersI finally got around to installing Ricks Mirror extenders from www.adventuretech.biz Continuing on from my earlier article on the Windshield replacement, I look forward to seeing how much the dirty wind around my helmet has reduced. …Modifications2 min read
Published in thepaleobiker·Mar 23, 2016V-Strom 650 || Modifications || Reducing Buffeting Part 1 — Givi D260ST Tall windshieldThe majority of Strom owners have experienced ‘buffeting’ on their rides, especially at speeds greater than 50 MPH. There have been numerous theories as to how/why this happens, but the common wisdom & consensus revolves around the following main reasons :- 1) Stock Windshield & mounting bracket locations cause ‘dirty’…Modifications3 min read
Published in thepaleobiker·Mar 23, 2016V-Strom 650|| Modifications || Replacing Stock Tail/Brake light bulbs with LED bulbs (video comparison)Hi all, I bought LED 1157 bulbs to replace the stock tail light bulbs. My intent was two fold : reduced power consumption, and higher light output. I’ve found JDM A star to be a fantastic company and a reliable supplier of high quality LED products — I’ve used their…Dl 6502 min read
Published in thepaleobiker·Mar 22, 2016V-Strom 650 || Modifications || Installing LED H4 Headlights : Part 1I’ve been researching LED headlight replacements for my V Strom for a while now. The key benefits are two-fold :- Lowered Power Consumption (Stock Halogen Bulbs consume 55W, while the LEDs consume 35W-40W depending on the model) Improved Light Output (LED bulbs convert more of that input power into useful…Modifications5 min read