"Tall, dark, and handsome" pretty much describes "Ace". At 6'4" I could have said a "Long, Tall, Texan" except he isn't from Texas and I just couldn't quite decide what a "Tall Drink of Water" actually means. He towers over most of the people around him but takes some of that daunting presence away when … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2005. Each month we run an article profiling a rider that, in our opinion, exemplifies the traits of a true biker. What are those traits? Loyalty. Loyalty to family, friends and country. Being there, without question or complaint, when needed. Brotherhood. This one is a little … Read more
Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2006. Many years ago Honda had an ad campaign based on the theme "you meet the nicest people on a Honda". In the early sixties Honda, and some of the other import brands offered motorcycles that were dependable, affordable and loads of fun. My cousin, Johnnie … Read more
Sarah and Steve* are still alive … but I don't know why. "OK, I give up, what is it?" I asked Steve. I was looking at a chunk of aluminum cylinder about 4 inches long and 3 across. It was bisected about an inch and a half from one end by a steel cylinder that … Read more
If you are around the Houston biker community you probably have seen, met or heard about "Big Dave" Nappa. He claims to be one of the oldest bikers in the Houston area, and until he told me he was 67, I didn't believe him. Dave looks quite a bit younger than his true age, with … Read more
