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The Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 Conundrum: Part 6

Posted on January 23, 2015 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

On the next straightaway the mystery bike rapidly pulled alongside. This was the rider and machine that deigned to ride with the unexciting Ric Ocasek ST1100. I was interested to see what sack of dull would come into view. The … Continue reading →

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The Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 Conundrum: Part 5

Posted on January 22, 2015 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I rolled along examining the ST1100 in front of me without finding a single thing, good or bad, that departed from the center of a motorcycling bell curve. How dull. I was a bit disappointed. I gave him some space … Continue reading →

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The Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 Conundrum: Part 4

Posted on January 21, 2015 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Like anyone who loves his motorcycle I unfairly covet other motorcycles too. I particularly fancied Honda’s entry into the sport tourer category; the ST1100 (now upgraded to the ST1300). Comparing my beloved ratbike cruiser to the ST line was to … Continue reading →

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The Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 Conundrum: Part 3

Posted on January 20, 2015 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Several years ago I was roaring across America on my motorcycle, which I’ve previously defined as a cruiser. I was contentedly climbing the western side of the Rocky Mountains on a winding two lane blacktop. I was bound for the … Continue reading →

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The Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 Conundrum: Part 2

Posted on January 19, 2015 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Motorcycles have personality. If you don’t ride motorcycles you’ve no idea. While most people complacently park their ass behind a car’s steering wheel, a motorcyclist saddles a dragon. If you’ve never ridden a motorcycle all I can say is that … Continue reading →

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The Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 Conundrum: Part 1

Posted on January 19, 2015 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

To begin with I’ll to explain my personal reaction to Ric Ocasek and his rock and roll prowess. Or rather his averageness. If there ever was a rock and roll band that made no sense it was The Cars. The … Continue reading →

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Random Observation

Posted on January 18, 2015 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Today I put on a favorite old t-shirt and it didn’t fit well. Luckily it was tight around the shoulders. I can live with that. I’m posting the following guidelines (which apply to men only): If the shirt is too … Continue reading →

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Faraday Brick

Posted on January 17, 2015 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I’m all about cheap simple solutions. Behold the Faraday cage! What you’re looking at is a sleeve made of duct tape and tinfoil. The silver and gold is actually duct tape. The tinfoil is inside. (I should invest in less … Continue reading →

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New Game

Posted on January 16, 2015 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Today we’re going to play a game I call “what the hell is this thing”. My next post will provide the answer.

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Reason #2904 Why Cats Suck

Posted on January 15, 2015 by AdaptiveCurmudgeon
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