By - Larry (dcstrng) Forum member. In praise of a long lost mechanical friend: a Norton P11 Ranger. The key to enjoying travel on a motorcycle isn’t how much or how little you carry, but rather making sure you carrying the right stuff and leave the rest of the crap back home, or in the trash. Experience, some reasoned forethought and a little route planning can replace bags and bags ... more.

A short while ago I posted some tips on riding in the wet. This time it's going to be about riding in the cold. A lot of the same tips apply since when it's cold the tires are stiffer and have less grip on the asphalt. But for me the worst part is staying warm and comfortable. I'm in Canada and for some reason it seems the temperatures are much lower than what I remember from the previous years. I... more.