u/situationalism

As the generation that established what motorcycling in America begins to age out, a new cohort is coming of age to take its place. The problem is that their definition of riding doesn't look all that similar to the sport's norms that many have grown accustomed to.

As electric cars become more commonplace, it's inevitable that the same system shock will refine what riding a motorcycle is all about. This book aims to split the difference between the proud legacy of "vintage" motorcycles from the 1970s and what the next generation will seek out toward the 2070s.

As a former newspaper reporter and marketing copywriter, this book was three years in the making and exhaustively researched. It is my debut effort and I'm proud of the message it hopefully conveys to readers. Thanks for the time!

More info is on my website; book can be found on Amazon: Twilight of the Gods: Vintage Motorcycling's Race Against Time.

u/situationalism — 10 days ago

Mods: remove if this is a no-go

Wanted to drop a link to my just-published (and first-ever) book that is primarily about the preservation of motorcycling history, but looks to electric (both in motorcycle and mountain bike form) as an accessible way to increase participation in the long-term if we can roll it out right.

I'm sure there's no shortage of dirt bikers in this group enjoying their eMTBs on days when they need to stay closer to home... but still want some seat time. Well, what if we could expand that to local electric-only moto tracks and trails (much like how skateboarding parks proliferated in the late 1990s/early 2000s) and affordable low-power/range errand-running EV scooters for 18+ licensed riders who are rightfully intimidated by internal combustion maintenance?

This book covers a lot of ground, and the listing linked above does a good job of summing up its intent, but I'm happy to hear any questions, comments and criticisms. Thank you!

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u/situationalism — 13 days ago
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Wanted to share a link to my just-published (and first-ever) non-fiction book about the vintage junk we all learned to wrench on, ever-evolving EV options and how to preserve two-wheel riding's hard-earned history without erasing the past in the name of "progress."

The listing linked above has all the details about this rather delicate (and often controversial) balance, but I'm happy to hear your questions, comments and criticisms about the topic. Thanks for looking!

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u/situationalism — 17 days ago
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Wanted to share a link to my just-published (and first-ever) non-fiction book about a topic that matters a whole lot to me and will hopefully resonate here.

All the life lessons offered by vintage bikes (how and why stuff works... or, more often, doesn't work) has been the education of a lifetime. In light of this difficult path, and as sales of new bikes keep slipping, I propose that electric dirt bikes and around-town street scooters could be the much-needed shot in the arm that this industry hasn't had since the '70s "bike boom." At the same time, I just don't want to see our hard-earned history erased in the process of progress.

Questions? Comments? Criticisms? Happy to hear 'em -- and thanks for looking!

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u/situationalism — 13 days ago