My Dad in 1947

My “Pops”, who taught me to ride, was an avid motorcyclist when he was young. This motorcycle, called a Rikou, was a Japanese copy of the Harley flathead 45 and is very rare. I think there are only 3 in the US.

Way back in 1977-Edinburg, TX

I had this drag bike and raced in 1977-1979 in south Texas. This motorcycle had a 6X15 car slick on the back, 1080cc SOHC Honda engine, RC Engineering valve train and cam and did the 1/4 mile in 10 seconds @130 mph. Nowadays, stock motorcycles are quicker than this.

1977 Suzuki GS750 Drag Bike (raced in 2004)

For my 50th year, I built this old school drag bike to run in the Summit Series at Barona Drag Strip. I placed 2nd place overall when the series was over. The motorcycle was not fast, but was very consistent. It ran 7.88 @ 90mph all day long in the 1/8th mile. After the series was over, the bike was placed on Ebay and auctioned off.

1997 Buell Cyclone Track Bike

This is the only Harley Davidson engined motorcycle I have ever owned. It handled great on the track, but did not have enough power to keep up with anything. It had a commanding sound and presence, and was very fun to ride. The bike is now back on the street in New Mexico taking my buddy Gene back and forth to work.

1999 GSXR600 Track Bike

This is another track bike I built and recently sold. I was able to do 1:56 lap times at CA Speedway on this one. It was a blast to ride and soooo smooth!

VTR1000 Track Bike

I recently sold this motorcycle to another track day enthusiast. It was alot of fun and very low maintenance. I finally was able to do 1:50 lap times at CA Speedway, which is pretty good for an old fat guy and only 106 HP at the rear wheel.

My “beater” 1993 Kawasaki EX250

Bought this bike for $500, put a good rear shock on it, a Bergman spin on oil filter adapter and ride it almost everywhere I go nowadays. Recently, I rode it a 100 miles up north for the weekend with a full gym bag on the back and a large tank bag on the tank. Got 72 miles per gallon and kept up with the traffic just fine. As with all my bikes, I do my own maintenance and use Amsoil products.

2004 Kawasaki EX250

This is an all around great motorcycle. I bought it when I was riding about a 100 miles a day for my work and this turned out to be the most economical and fun choice. I have used it for track days at Button Willow and California Speedway (infield course). I recently took off the Muzzy exhaust and Woodcraft rear sets and sold them on Ebay. I guess I am mellowing out and was tired of the noise. The rear sets were nice, but if you are not careful, your boot could slip off easily as the pegs are very short. I purchased this on July 20, 2004 for $3500 out the door. I do all my own maintenance. It has a Bergman spin on oil filter adapter, Woodcraft lowered risers and CRG bar end mirrors. The engine is stock and I have never had any problems. I use Amsoil synthetic motorcycle oil and the Amsoil EAO spin on oil filters. I adjust my own valves every 6000 miles. As of today, this motorcycle has over 27000 miles.

1998 Honda VTR1000F

This bike has been in the “family” for almost 8 years now. It is a powerful (to me) V twin that I have logged many miles on both as a commuter and a track bike. The list of modifications include: Coerce rear sets, Coerce sprocket guard, 520 chain conversion, Speedo Healer, Vortex clip ons, Jardine exhaust, Pazzo levers, Sargent seat, APE CCTs and all braided stainless steel hydraulic lines. I have also run this down an 1/8th mile drag strip at 7.52 seconds @101.12 miles per hour. This is a rock solid motorcycle  that is so much fun! I have also turned 1:55 lap times at CA Speedway with this machine!

1978 Yamaha XS650E

I purchased this motorcycle when it had only 193 miles. It is original and unmolested, meaning no after market parts have been installed or used. It has some aging issues, like some rust, dried up rubber parts, pitting in the chrome and tarnish.

I had one of these bikes back in 1979-80 and had ridden from San Diego to Houston and back and remember it as being one of the nicest all around motorcycles I had owned. I am blessed to be able to have one again.

1972 Yamaha XS650

This is one of my daily riders. It is over 36 years old and has been modified quite a bit before I got it. Runs pretty good.

Modifications: TX750 front end and rear wheels, 34mm round slide Mikuni carbs. 1974 fuel tank with Pingle petcocks and short reverse cone megaphones.  I will try to get some original exhaust for it someday.