Grumpy The Biker’s Motorcycle Blog

One of the most asked questions I see from people wanting to learn to ride is “What size motorcycle should I buy to learn to ride on?”  There is no real single answer to this question. This is a personal decision. Listening to some peoples advice can turn you off of riding faster than the desire built up to learn to ride. The question that most people have about buying their … [Read more...] about Learn to Ride – What motorcycle should I buy

It's my favorite time of the year, I can't wait to hit the open road and re-visit the feeling of freedom the motorcycle gives me on the open road.  Before I do go out on my first ride of the year I do several things to get my motorcycle ready for spring. 1. Inspect my tires. Nothing makes me more nervous than my tires on my motorcycle. You need to check the air … [Read more...] about Get your motorcycle ready for spring.

As motorcycle season has arrived in some parts of the country, others are still looking at snow on the ground. Many will head south for a vacation at Daytona Bike Week or another warm destination. It is difficult to take your motorcycle with you from your snow covered home town. For Daytona Bike Week or just a weekend ride in Phoenix, renting a motorcycle might be the solution. … [Read more...] about Renting A Motorcycle – What you should know.

Every person needs a bucket list, but some need more than one bucket list. For me I have a personal bucket list, but more importantly I have my motorcycle life bucket list.  It started many years ago and I have crossed several off the list. There are still more to go and hopefully someday I will get through the list. I will need a little help accomplishing the list as not … [Read more...] about A Biker’s Bucket list – What’s Grumpys?

For us in the cold parts of the country, sadly this time of year means it is time to put the motorcycle away until the warmer days of March or April arrive in the spring. Many people just ride their motorcycle into the carport or garage for winter and leave it parked there. There is a few things that can make spring a little easier and cheaper to get back on the road. That will … [Read more...] about Is your motorcycle prepared for winter?

Here I was the other day sitting in the living room thinking of my motorcycle and going for a motorcycle ride, while my favorite show “Full Throttle". Then this screeching voice out of the kitchen catches my attention. Yep the lady of the house is upset, we are out of milk and some how that is my fault. It doesn’t get any better either, as I sip on the full glass of milk that … [Read more...] about How Does A Glass of Milk Turn Into A Motorcycle Ride?