Category Archives: The Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 Conundrum

Years ago, I wrote a true story about Ric Ocasek, my theories about motorcycles, and a sex kitten on a motorcycle cruiser that still haunts my dreams. That series of posts unexpectedly generated more hits than most things I’ve written. … Continue reading →

Several years ago I wrote the true story of the Ric Ocasek / Honda ST1100 conundrum: Surprisingly, I got more comments on that post than on most of my stories, possibly because ST1100 owners are cooler than me and made … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →