Electra Glide In Blue

Bought my first bike!

2012-02-18T16:40:57Z

I finally went out and got my own motorcycle. The wife and I had been talking about buying another car, mostly because she was driving the older paid in full car that we already own that takes upwards of 20 minutes to heat up. The bright idea to swap cars with her and buy a [...]

Got the “Bike is Parked” Blues

2011-10-16T17:19:20Z

Hey everybody, its been a bit since I’ve done a post on here. That is mostly because the bike has been garaged since my last post. We decided that the noise it has been making is bad enough that I probably shouldn’t be riding on it. When I have run it by others, they say [...]

RevZilla Motorsports Gift Card Give Away

2011-08-03T21:36:44Z

We’re doing a contest this week and giving away a gift certificate to RevZilla. RevZilla is a leading online motorcycle superstore. They record and feature video reviews of their top products and have a very large selection of helmets, jackets, and pants for street, touring, and offroad bikers. I have been looking specifically at the [...]

Routine Maintenance

2011-07-21T14:22:58Z

Been out on a few rides since the last post. The FLH is making a strange noise and I not quite sure what I think about it. I’ve spoken with a couple of people who say that it could be a normal sound after the engine gets warmed up. I guess my dad just rebuilt [...]

My First Ride

2011-06-26T16:36:51Z

With the help of a friend yesterday, I was able to hop on the Electra Glide and cruise around the neighborhood. The feeling was indescribable. I was very happy to have an experienced rider on hand, as there is quite a bit different between the Honda Nighthawk I rode in my BRC and the Electra Glide. [...]

Passing the Basic RiderCourse

2011-06-20T23:32:00Z

I took my Basic RiderCourse with ABATE last weekend and there was nothing I would have rather been doing on Father’s Day. I know my dad would be proud of me, because I passed the course and I learned quite a bit. My expectations were greatly exceeded, and I would recommend the course to anyone. [...]

Getting My Endorsement

2011-06-11T02:09:47Z

There are two options for getting a motorcycle endorsement added to your driver’s license here in Colorado. You can either pass the written test and then driving test down at the DMV, or you can take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Training course. I have decided to go with the second option. I am scheduled [...]

Electra Glide in Blue Lives On

2011-06-05T02:05:51Z

To anyone who may still be interested, Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Brad Mashino, and I am Jeff’s oldest son. I will be 30 years old this year. I’m married and I have a 7 year old daughter. I work in the IT industry, and my Dad knew much more about [...]

Blog Updates With Down Time and Happy New Year

2010-12-31T21:55:53Z

After spending the last fifteen days in my private suite on the beautiful second floor of my local community hospital, it hit me I’d better update this old motorcycle blog before we run outs’ of gas……. A month or two ago I was contacted by a freelance writer out of L.A. by the name of [...]

Flashback Dec 1972 Burt Reynolds

2010-12-10T15:26:10Z

The cover of Easyriders Dec 1972 magazine said it all, Burt Reynolds Eat Your Heart Out April 1972 Cosmopolitan magazine runs a near-nude centerfold of actor Burt Reynolds. The issue created great controversy, selling out the first day it hit the newsstands, propelling Cosmopolitan to the forefront of American pop culture at the time. December [...]