Author Archives: david

About david

I am a 69 year old motorsports nut who lives in Bothell, Washington. After a 31 year career as an English teacher, I segued into a self-created job in the motorsports business. Now retired, I was involved in customer relations for Ride West BMW in Seattle, after almost 10 years of similar work for the Cycle Barn MotorSports Group. I have been married forever and have two grown children. I own, at the current time, a Triumph Bonneville T 120 , a Triumph Thruxton, a Fiat 500S and a VW Tiguan. What else would you like to know?

The Best 4 Day Motorcycle Ride. Ever

Posted on September 28, 2019 by david

The Best 4 Day Motorcycle Ride in Northwest America A strong claim, so I’d best offer some credentials. I’ve been a motorcyclist since 1967. In that time, I’ve covered several hundred thousand miles. Many of them have been commuting to … Continue reading →

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My First Bumble Date – or Bumbler Date

Posted on September 22, 2019 by david

My First Bumble Date – or Bumbler Date Having lived on my own for a year, and the divorce declared final over 7 months ago, I decided I was ready to jump back into the dating pool.  By “dating” I … Continue reading →

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My Life As a Paid Escort – On a Motorcycle

Posted on September 14, 2019 by david

The Triumph Bonneville as Escort Bike A month ago, I received a text from my friend Doug, looking for motorcycle escorts for an upcoming two-day charity bike ride.  From Cle Elum to Leavenworth over Blewitt Pass on Saturday, and back … Continue reading →

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Why I Prefer Lesser Motels

Posted on September 1, 2019 by david

Why I Prefer Lesser Motels Not because I am cheap…entirely. I do not want, need, or will have use for a golf course or two, indoor an/or outdoor pool, sauna, restaurant, casino, bar, spa, tennis courts, hiking and tour opportunities, … Continue reading →

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Why I Do Not Race or Do Track Days

Posted on August 10, 2019 by david

Why I Do Not Race or Do Track Days OK; this may sound like a petulant rant. So be it.  I saw something on Facebook this morning that got my leathers in a knot – a post that pretty much … Continue reading →

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The Death of the American Motorcycle Magazine

Posted on August 8, 2019 by david

The Death of the American Motorcycle Magazine What happened?  The motorcycle mags I’ve read for years are being erased like bugs wiped off your visor with a squeegee of questionable soapiness in a gas station.  At least the main ones … Continue reading →

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Rough draft of a motorcycle trip in September

Posted on July 24, 2019 by david

2019 BC                                                    Rough Draft Friday, September 6th 7am Brekkie and then leave at 8:15am I-405 to I-5 to Smokey Point Rest stop            30 miles I-5 to 530 to Arlington to Rockport                   60 miles SR 20 to Marblemount (fuel)                               15 miles … Continue reading →

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Trains, planes, and automobiles – and motorcycles!

Posted on July 13, 2019 by david

Trains, planes, and automobiles – and motorcycles No trains, actually, but I could not resist the title. There’s an annual “fly-in” of mostly vintage planes at a small airport behind Concrete Highschool on Highway 20.  I am not all that … Continue reading →

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First Motorcycle Trip of 2019

Posted on July 3, 2019 by david

Canada Tour 2019  July 5-8                                      2018 reversed!  Weather looks superb. Good roads, fun places to stay, and 5 good friends. Awesome David Preston,  Brian Hardy, Rick Pannemann, Robert Okrie, Wil Wen, Pat Cordell Friday, July 5th 7am … Continue reading →

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Selling Motorcycles With Sex

Posted on June 9, 2019 by david

Selling Motorcycles with Sex – the Saga of MV Agusta In case you missed it, because you have a real life or something, motorcycle company MV Agusta created a sensation recently by creating a video ad showing a naked female … Continue reading →

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