Motorcycles are an important part of my life. I've been riding for over 30 years (jeeze, am I that old?) and I have participated in every motorcycle sporting competition known, except ice racing. The though of having my intestines punctured with 3" long spikes doesn't appeal to me.

I grew up with motorcycles. When I was a boy, my father owned a Suzuki motorcycle dealership in Houston.  That was back in the 70's, the hey-day of motorcycling in the States. I had the best times on a motorcycle, and some of the worst.

I learned how to ride at an early age. Racing followed closely. I started with motocross and then graduated to other forms of dirt competition. Road racing came next...the wall at Texas World Speedway and I are on a first name basis! Seriously, I was good at racing, but not the best. However, I enjoyed every minute of it.

I ride as often as I can, alone and with my kids, mainly on the street. If I still had a dirt bike, I would ride off-road too. However, I would have to limit my riding time; I'm in good shape for a 42 year old, but it's not the same as being 15.

I'm thinking of buying a V-Rod soon. I have never owned a Harley, but I'm getting older, remember? They look great, and have a touch of class (for a Harley). If I were to ride any other Harley, it would have to be a Six Gun from West Coast Choppers. Jesse James builds one good looking bike! His web site is pretty cool too...