Frank started riding at 13 on his cousin's Mo-ped in Pennsylvania. His first bike was a Yahama DT400B enduro, which he rode until it wore out, then rebuilt the engine and sold it. Next up was a 1979 Honda 750K. After about 6 years on that, it was waterskiing and a hiatus from riding, except for the occasional use of a borrowed machine. Then, in 2008, a deal that couldn't be passed up on - for a 2004 Harley Dyna Low Rider - came alone. From then on, there's been no looking back.
Please enjoy his tales from the road, we have! Email him at frank@usedhogparts.com
Sunday, June 3rd, saw 1700 bikes roll in and line up at Cabela’s in Dundee, Michigan. It was a warm and sunny morning, and would heat up to be very comfortable riding weather. Registration began at 10:00 o’clock a.m., with kickstands up at 12:00 o’clock noon. The volunteers from Motor City H.O.G. and Southern Michigan Riders know what they are doing, and things were running smoothly. Many riders were preregistered, so that helped ease things along. Like last week, I was meeting up with my brother and my daught...
The original Thunder Rolls event was a ride to Washington, D.C., to honor our veterans. For the last several years I have ridden in a spin off event held in the Belleville, Michigan area on Memorial Day. The local event is sponsored by the David C. Brown Funeral Home. 2012 marks the 8th year they have held the event, and the 4th year my brother Geoff, his wife, Neecer, and I have ridden in it. This year we were joined by my daughter Joanne, who got her motorcycle endorsement last fall. This was her firs...