The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

While browsing through a flash drive for old images, I found a picture from 2020 shown at the end of this post. This is the copy of a picture taken when I was helping a friend cleaning and synchronizing the carburetors, and replacing the battery of his daughter Kawasaki EX-250. And troubleshooting his Honda VTX-1800 starter relay electrical issue.

Looking at the image I realized I don't have many recent pictures of myself working on motorcycles as I did when I was a lot younger. Right there and then, I decided to try to create an AI image of it. All it took was one try, and the picture was completed as envisioned. Amazing!

No One Likes Bullies. The Orange Turd Thinks He Can Bully The Entire World Into Submission

Cuba is next. Our murderous fascist government is saying that in the next two weeks we will attack, invade and incur wrath upon Cuba. Death and destruction against a nation that we have imposed a stupid and unnecessary economic embargo for more than 66 years. 

The Castro's are dead, yet because the United States had their feelings hurt when the Cuban people chose to be independent, and the Orange Turd has certainly gotten his panties in a twist, we are still starving the Cuban people to death with a 66-year-old economic embargo.

Earlier this month we conducted an alleged drug trafficking operation and bombed Ecuador, just like we did in Venezuela. Just like we did Nigeria. Just like we've done to Iran and Siria. Like we've threatened in Panama, like we're threatening against Greenland and Denmark. We've not even taken military action off the table relative to Canada, our peaceful and one of our longest allies. The Orange Turd is a sociopath, a murderous dictator wannabe.  

No one likes bullies. The United States is a bully. The Orange Turd thinks he can bully the entire world into submission. Often uses its superior economic, military, and diplomatic power to coerce other nations, enforce compliance, and dictate global norms to suit its own interests. 

It is a mystery to me why the United States get their panties in a twist, when other nations choose to be independent? If we follow that logic, does that means that the United States should've preferred to be still part of England, instead of entering the American Revolutionary War and fighting for their own independence?

Just as a reminder, on July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Honoring the birth of the United States of America.

Every nation has an inherent right to independence and self-determination, just like the United States did 250 years ago. 

Making My Motorcycle Look Good and Run Well

Warmer weather is here. Time to change oil, filter, check air tire pressure, chain lubrication and install the battery on my bike to get it ready for the season. Routine maintenance is also crucial for performance. Afterwards, I plan to take my bike to the car wash to make it look good.   

Suck It Up, Buttercup

I am getting a little tired of hearing MAGA's complaining about the war with Iran. Not even a week into this war and these MAGA are already grumbling. Last time I checked, your dear leader said, "It's not a war, we don't have boots on the ground." MAGA's keep complaining, "I can't pay my bills, I don't have any food in the refrigerator, my child is starving, my medical insurance premium went up." Suck it up, buttercup.

The labor market lost 92,000 jobs in February. Count your blessings you still have a job, others are not that lucky. Besides, your dear leader reassured you that Americans have to sacrifice, that this is just a temporary hiccup. 

Gas is too expensive for you? Buy a Tesla. Your dear leader told you last year from the White House lawn to buy a Tesla from Elon Musk. If I am not mistaken, your dear leader make believe that he purchased a red Tesla from Elon Musk. Buying a Tesla will save you all the high gas prices you are complaining about now. If you are a true MAGA, you will follow your dear leader advice and buy a Tesla. Or as he said yesterday concerning rising gas prices, "... if they rise, they rise ...."

It's really sad to see all these MAGA supporters crying about not being able to pay bills, not being able to put gas in their cars. Your dear leader told you we are going to experience a little temporary pain, so pull yourself up by your bootstraps. Your family is starving .... for peace in the Middle East. 

Remember, your peace president is asking you to suck it up, buttercup. And boots on the ground, has not been rule out. The body bags are compliments of the Orange Turd and the drunk Pentagon Secretary of War.

Let's Go For A Bike Ride

The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, Spring 2026 is here. It's time to get the bike ready for the season, change oil and filter, and take a test ride. Let's go!

My Dream Motorcycle Repair and Garage Shop

Last night I was finally able to combine multiple images together to create a unique picture of my dream motorcycle repair and garage shop. Using AI I was able to add my favorite cylinder head tool from the 1980's designed to measure volumetric air-flow rate primarily for cylinder heads, a SuperFlow Flowbench 110. 

The Flowbench enables engine builders to analyze and improve airflow, crucial for increasing engine performance and horsepower. The Superflow 110 was my favorite tool in my toolbox. From that time, all I have left are a couple of pictures of the Flowbench.

If money was no object, I will build the ultimate, no-expense-spared motorcycle repair shop with my own factory trained technicians ideal for a high-performance pit crew. It cost absolutely nothing to dream big. 

Those were the good old days. 

One Of My Most Cherished Photos From The Trip

Several years ago, I was planning to spend a week at Tail of the Dragon motorcycle resort in North Carolina. To make a long story short, before the trip I began searching for places to photograph in the area. Not quite sure how I found this abandoned vintage gas station during one of the searches. I figured that with a little creativity it would make an interesting photograph to shoot the one century old gas station next to my modern Kawasaki Ninja.

The old gas station in Luck, North Carolina, is the historic Pink J. Plemmons Groceries & Feeds, located on NC-209 ("The Rattler") in Madison County. Once served as the town's post office. Built around 1902, this now-defunct landmark features iconic, rusting 1950s-era gas pumps and a vintage sign, making it a popular, frozen-in-time spot for photographers and travelers.

From the motorcycle resort to the old gas station is roughly a little over 4 hours roundtrip, covering about 230 miles. So, a couple of days before I had to return to Philly, I decided to visit the location. It was quite an adventure to find the old gas station, out in the middle of nowhere. All in all, it was worth it, and one of my most cherished photos from the trip.