Sputnik Sidecar

Sputnik Sidecar

by | Jun 14, 2020

Made in Russia, the Sputnik was originally fit to a 350cc two stroke twin cylinder IZH Planeta, Similar in dimension to the Velorex, the Sputnik is all steel construction with a slightly more robust frame. They superseded the Jupiter model which was very similar but...
Throwback Thursday – Taxi Ride

Throwback Thursday – Taxi Ride

by | Apr 23, 2020

Rick Murray takes me for a “taxi ride” around PIR Saturday, July25,2009 I don’t remember screaming but I seem to have lost my voice This was the most excitement I’ve ever experienced on a motorcycle, let alone on a sidecar. These things are...
Throwback Thursday – Big Red

Throwback Thursday – Big Red

by | Mar 26, 2020

I got a phone call the other night from Ike, the fellow who ended up with my big bore KLR rig. He had some questions about the tail-light wiring. Unfortunately, I couldn’t help him; the tail-light was something Larryboy installed before I swapped bikes with him....
Up the Creek

Up the Creek

by | Mar 7, 2020

Wrayal and I took the dogs on a short detour along a seasonal stream on our way to The Big Lava Bed....
Lunch At The Big Lava Bed

Lunch At The Big Lava Bed

by | Mar 5, 2020

It’s been an odd winter; cold weather and heavy dumps of snow have alternated with prolonged warm spells and clear blue skies. At the beginning of January Andy and I were able to ride all the way up to South Prairie, about fourteen miles into the Gifford Pinchot...