The List

Gary Sosnick has left all interested in touring a great gift: The List. The list is broken into four divisions: clothes, gear, cookware, and tools. As Gary explains, "After 15 years of motorbike touring and camping--my first trip was a humorous packing experience--my current list is perfect: I take what I will most likely need, and remove from the list those items that were never needed in the past." There is a printable version of The List. You can find it at: www.garysosnick.com/EasyReaderTG/thelist.html

Thanks, Gary.

105th Anniversary Ride to Milwaukee

I'm looking forward to a leisurely ride home to Milwaukee next Labor Day weekend - The Harley Davidson 105th Anniversary weekend.

If you attended the 100th, you know what a blow out it was - with events all around the state and the city. My hope is Milwaukee declares itself an "Elton John Free Zone" for the duration. I wonder when the rumor of a Rolling Stones appearance will start making the rounds!

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Peter and Kay's Excellent World Tour

Peter and Kay Forwood are an Aussie couple out to see every country on earth astride their black '94 Electraglide Classic . See a complete report at
www.horizonsunlimited.com/forwood/mytrip.shtml.
It's a can't-stop-reading adventure of this modern world - for many, a chance to live the vicarious dream of following the sun. (Photo credit Peter Forwood)

Peter started the journey solo in February 1996, when he left home, Townsville, Australia. He crossed the Outback to Darwin, which stands on Australia's northen tip. There both the Glide and Peter boarded a plane to Bali, the exotic beginning of an exciting Asian tour which lasted five months.

Peter explains his reasons for undertaking the trip: "Whilst the family was travelling Sumatra in 1992 we developed a disliking for being sardines on buses but found motor car hire expensive or difficult to obtain or fish-bowl-like. That is where you are watching but not a part of the events taking place. It was discussed and thought that motorbike travel would be the answer to all of our future travel problems. It would be easy to transport, cheap to operate, versatile, and you would certainly be part of the environment with all of the smells, dirt and danger that go with the Asian experience."

This world trip has taken thirteen segments, with Oceania and Fiji the next destination planned for September '07. My hat's off to Peter, Kay and their family for making this inspirational journey. And for the travelogue they left for all of us to enjoy!

Presidential Candidates Who Ride

Tommy Thompson, who was running for President as a Republican, rides Harleys - and has since his days as Wisconsin's governor. Used to cruise the state stumping for re-election. Since he dropped out, I wonder, do any of the remaining candidates ride? Has any President been a biker?

Easy Ridin'

Classic motorcycles are more than Harley-Davidsons. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha, as well as Triumph, BMW and Moto Guzzi - and others - built some notable machines over the years. This blog is to celebrate all those bikes, riders, and the many miles they've ridden.

The Red Bagger, an '83 FLHC Electra Glide Classic.

I personally love old Harley-Davidsons…the ones with engines called Ironhead or Shovelhead. I like to ride them, to wrench on them, and to keep the old iron on the road. I appreciate bobbers, choppers, and customs - - and I love “survivors” of the Motor Company’s stock designs. But I've owned and enjoyed Honda and Kawasaki machines, too.

This is a new blog talking about riding, adventures, wrenching, and restoring, and whatever comes to mind about classic motorcycles. If you're looking for the latest chrome, black leather and nekkid girls, you need to click elsewhere. Otherwise, I hope you come along for the ride.

I am looking to post interviews with classic motorcycle people - historians, celebrity riders, adventurers, and other interesting folks. And, if you've got something to contribute, you're welcome to send it to the e-mail above.

It’s a fact: Only a motorcyclist knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

Above: Mrs. Bagger and me

with my '77 XLT "Baby Dresser".