What About Bob?
by Tim Leary
Bob, as he is affectionately known, sparked to life in 1946 in Springfield, MA. Belying his current youthful, hot-rod appearance, Bob came...
June 2002 – Motorcycle History
An E-H Perspective
by Tim Leary
When I spoke with Victor a while back about contributing to MMM again, we talked about a few different ways that I might be able to make...
Oct/Nov 1998 – MC History
So Many Bikes, So Little Ink
by Tim Leary
Several weeks back, I was given a tip by fellow M.M.M. staffer "Scoop" Wanchena about a guy in Crystal, Tom Jones (the teacher, not the singer) who...
September 1998 – MC History: At the Classic
by Tim Leary
As all cyclists know, early August means hundreds of thousands of bikes heading to the motorcycle Mecca of Sturgis, South Dakota. To many, the name "Sturgis" evokes thoughts of...
August 1998 – MC History: The Wall of Death
by Tim Leary
Shortly after WWII, an interesting form of entertainment sprang to the forefront of carnival attraction popularity: the Motordrome, "Wall of Death." The attraction featured daring...
June 1998 – MC History – Touring in the 20s
By Tim Leary
Take your bike, reduce its weight to about 250 pounds, replace its seat with a slab of thick leather, virtually eliminate its suspension, downgrade its handling, reduce the...
May 1998 – MC History: The Michaelson Motorcycle Company
The Michaelson Motorcycle Company: Your Old Time Home Town Team
by Tim Leary
Thanks to the efforts of Ky Michaelson of Minneapolis, MMM was...
April 1998 – MC History: Made in Minnesota
Made in Minnesota Motorcycles
by Tim Leary
I don't know if you've seen them yet, but those Minnesota made bikes sure look sleek. Innovatively designed and engineered with...