This is a series of stories that Norm wrote several years ago. They start with his early history as a young boy in 1958 and run up through his first marriage trips. Along the way he moves from a … [Read more...] about Kickstart Stories…Norm Kern talks about his early years…
Tripping in the USA
I'm betting that right about now you've decided that you've had enough of winter and really want nothing more than to be on your bike headed somewhere...anywhere...that the roads are bare, and the … [Read more...] about Tripping in the USA
Passing on the love of motorcycling to the next generation
By Lou Laguna MSTA vice-President As far back as I can remember, I’ve always been passionate about motorcycles. Despite having owned quite a few cool bikes over the years, I still get excited and … [Read more...] about Passing on the love of motorcycling to the next generation
Backroads to Gio’s
For the past several riding seasons, I’ve done a ride from my home in South Euclid, Ohio, to Gio’s BBQ in Woodland, Pa., for a cheesesteak lunch. Each year before 2024, I completed the ride to the … [Read more...] about Backroads to Gio’s
Cures for the Wintertime Blues?
It’s officially winter now and for many of us that means that our riding has ended until spring, or at the very least is very much curtailed. So what now? What are the tricks and tips that we can … [Read more...] about Cures for the Wintertime Blues?
MSTA Rallies….What are they like?
Looking at the number of people who visit this page, it reminds me that many of you are not full-fledged "members" of the MSTA. That's OK by me, you don't have to be and I'm still happy to see you … [Read more...] about MSTA Rallies….What are they like?
Setting up YOUR home workshop
In the last article I talked about what were the must have tools and accessories that you needed to get started wrenching on your bike. In this article I will explore ideas on how to set up your home … [Read more...] about Setting up YOUR home workshop
STAR 2024-Texas in October
By Jim Park “The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.” While true, I’ve never been accused of possessing this knowledge. So was the case of my travels to this year’s STAR in … [Read more...] about STAR 2024-Texas in October