Your Bio

I began riding dirt bikes when I was 9 (1981) and my first bike was a 1973 XR75 that my Dad restored for me from several boxes of parts. When I turned 16 I immediately signed up for the MSF riding course and the day my certificate came in the mail I went to the Illinois DMV and took the riding test (which was not easy on my brother's '89 Ninja 600R). I have been riding both street & dirt ever since, with only the occasional, bikeless, dry-spell along the way. I love riding though, and each year I seem to log more miles than the previous one; a trend I'm not at all disappointed to observe. :)

As of May 2006 I have recently sold my 1995 Honda Shagna 750 & my 1996 VFR 750. Both bikes had roughly 95,000 miles on them at the time, both ran great and both are still running today; a testement to Honda engineering!

Currently I have a 2001 XR400R that has been heavily modified for serious desert abuse and my shiny new bike, the KTM 950 Adventure.

I bought the Adventure new on February 5th, 2006 and at the end of April I had already put over 7000 miles on it. :)

I love to ride, and I love to explore; the 950 has proven to be the perfect motorcycle, allowing me to do both whenever, and wherever I want.

Galleries

VFR Cleanup :

VFR Cleanup

Updated: Jun 22, 2009 10:59am PST

VFR Cross Country '09 : Cross country trip from West Orange, New Jersey to Los Angeles, via Niagara Falls, Chicago, Mt.Rushmore, Devil's Tower, Flaming Gorge, Provo, Las Vegas, and home. :)

VFR Cross Country '09

Cross country trip from West Orange, New Jersey to Los Angeles, via Ni ...

Updated: May 19, 2009 1:52pm PST

Mojave Invite | March 2009 : The only photos I took all weekend were at the Husky Memorial. There were quite a few new memorials added in the past year, and one was being installed while we were there for a 15 year old boy killed in a head on collision with another 15 year old. That is a very sad fact about our sport, it really is quite dangerous, and you must be on your toes at all times. That said, the Husky has always been a fun stop off, so once the crowd cleared out, we had out fun too. :)

Mojave Invite | March 2009

The only photos I took all weekend were at the Husky Memorial. There ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2009 9:47am PST

Faythe : From here until the next update, we are at the Moorpark City College Zoo. :)

Faythe

From here until the next update, we are at the Moorpark City College Z ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2009 9:35am PST

Gorman in the Mud, Feb.22, 2009 :

Gorman in the Mud, Feb.22, 2009

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 1:24pm PST

XR650R :

XR650R

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 12:26pm PST

Hyalophora Cecropia (Big Ass Moth) : went out to my truck this morning to find this guy (or girl, I can't tell, and I didn't ask) clinging to the side of my garage door frame, keeping in the shade. I'm pretty sure it's a hyalophora cecropia, but they aren't supposed to be found any further west than the Rockies. ...who knows! Cool bug though! :)

Hyalophora Cecropia (Big Ass Moth)

went out to my truck this morning to find this guy (or girl, I can't t ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2009 5:19pm PST

NAMM '09 :

NAMM '09

Updated: Jan 19, 2009 1:51pm PST

1981 Yamaha IT-175 : Well, I've added another "project" bike to the stable. This donor is a 1981 Yamaha IT 175 Enduro. Overall it's in pretty good shape, and shouldn't need too much to get running again.

1981 Yamaha IT-175

Well, I've added another "project" bike to the stable. This donor is ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2008 2:16pm PST

The Twins in LA : I had my nephews, Mitch and Matt visiting from Chicago for their first trip to Los Angeles.

The Twins in LA

I had my nephews, Mitch and Matt visiting from Chicago for their first ...

Updated: Dec 09, 2008 8:22pm PST

LA2B2V 2008 :

LA2B2V 2008

Updated: Dec 05, 2008 3:34pm PST

BRP Shakedown - Nov 15, 2008 : After months of building my new-to-me XR650R up in the same manner as my old XR400R, it was finally time for a shakedown run. So I dodged all the wildfires, and traffic jams, and made my way to Hungry Valley OHV in Gorman. ...the place was practically empty, and I managed about 50 miles of trails. The BRP (Big Red Pig) performed flawlessly!!!

BRP Shakedown - Nov 15, 2008

After months of building my new-to-me XR650R up in the same manner as ...

Updated: Nov 15, 2008 7:46pm PST

Line 6 Halloween 2008 : Line 6 annual Halloween celebration, October 24th, 2008. Please feel free to leave comments!!! :)

Line 6 Halloween 2008

Line 6 annual Halloween celebration, October 24th, 2008. Please feel ...

Updated: Oct 27, 2008 12:02pm PST

For Sale :

For Sale

Updated: Aug 23, 2008 12:44pm PST

2006 Santa Cruz Heckler :

2006 Santa Cruz Heckler

Updated: Aug 15, 2008 10:49am PST

KTM Fun :

KTM Fun

Updated: Aug 10, 2008 10:58pm PST

Felt F5C :

Felt F5C

Updated: Aug 03, 2008 2:28pm PST

Kitty Cats : Visiting Forever Wild exotic cat rescue.

Kitty Cats

Visiting Forever Wild exotic cat rescue.

Updated: Jun 10, 2008 6:29pm PST

Dion's Photos :

Dion's Photos

Updated: Apr 17, 2008 5:41pm PST

Temp :

Temp

Updated: Apr 16, 2008 11:13am PST

My Photos :

My Photos

Updated: Apr 16, 2008 1:42am PST

2008 FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Edition : Some photos of my new FJ. I decided to stop off on Mulholland Dr. overlooking "the valley" for at least a little dirt. :) So far I'm loving my new Toy!!!

2008 FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Edition

Some photos of my new FJ. I decided to stop off on Mulholland Dr. ove ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2008 2:54pm PST

Mirimar Air Show '07 : Hit the Mirimar Air Show this year and just had to call up my Dad to talk about all the great machines that he knew intimately. Among them is the twin rotor helicopter and "Spooky", the AC-47 gunship which rained salvation (or terror, depending on which side of the field you were on) over the battlegrounds of Viet Nam.

Mirimar Air Show '07

Hit the Mirimar Air Show this year and just had to call up my Dad to t ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2008 2:55pm PST

Maddie : My baby girl doing her thing. :)

Maddie

My baby girl doing her thing. :)

Updated: Mar 04, 2008 2:41pm PST

Shawn's R50 :

Shawn's R50

Updated: Feb 24, 2008 10:56am PST

Saturday, Feb 08 Tour Guide :

Saturday, Feb 08 Tour Guide

Updated: Feb 11, 2008 11:58am PST

Tony's Scoot :

Tony's Scoot

Updated: Oct 15, 2007 11:38am PST

The VFR is dead, ...Long live the VFR! : Rescuing John's condiment-colored VFR from Latigo Cyn. Sunday, September 9, 2007

The VFR is dead, ...Long live the VFR!

Rescuing John's condiment-colored VFR from Latigo Cyn. Sunday, Septem ...

Updated: Sep 10, 2007 2:01pm PST

Melody Maker :

Melody Maker

Updated: Sep 05, 2007 11:00am PST

Dad :

Dad

Updated: Jun 10, 2007 12:34pm PST

Les Pauls :

Les Pauls

Updated: Mar 09, 2007 1:27pm PST

LA Sound Design : Guitars for sale at L.A. Sound Design http://www.lasounddesign.net Mouse over the larger image for enhanced viewing options!

LA Sound Design

Way Huge Octavia :

Way Huge Octavia

Updated: Jan 18, 2007 11:02pm PST

XR400R : My 2001 XR400R (the money pit)

XR400R

My 2001 XR400R (the money pit)

Updated: Aug 30, 2006 2:18am PST

Vistas : A collection of pictures I've taken while travelling.

Vistas

Soda Lake Rd. Loop :

Soda Lake Rd. Loop

Updated: Aug 19, 2006 11:11am PST

Russet House : Masonry work by Dan Wagler

Russet House

O'Connor Wedding :

O'Connor Wedding

Misc. 950 Adventure Stuff : Maintanence & Modifications to the 950 Adventure

Misc. 950 Adventure Stuff

Maintanence & Modifications to the 950 Adventure

Updated: Jun 19, 2006 1:21am PST

Sierra Rally '06 : The 2006 Sierra Rally "A Gathering of Friends" is in the books! :-)

Sierra Rally '06

The 2006 Sierra Rally "A Gathering of Friends" is in the books! :-)

Updated: May 30, 2006 5:06pm PST

M.E.Baja | April '06 : Marbleless' Excellent Baja Adventure, April 2006

M.E.Baja | April '06

Marbleless' Excellent Baja Adventure, April 2006

Updated: May 01, 2006 12:04am PST

Rowher Flats, April 8, 2006 :

Rowher Flats, April 8, 2006

Updated: Apr 08, 2006 11:06pm PST

AZ Tour '06 : Me and my Buddy Shawn Patterson (composer for film and TV) decided to take a little trip through AZ and back ...despite it still being winter. :)

AZ Tour '06

Ojai Loop | Mar. 12, 2006 : Demian called it, so we rode it; a very cold & snowy Ojai loop. :)

Ojai Loop | Mar. 12, 2006

Demian called it, so we rode it; a very cold & snowy Ojai loop. :)

Updated: Mar 12, 2006 6:45pm PST

Sunday Funday | March 3, 2006 : Weekend fun with some LA Bikers

Sunday Funday | March 3, 2006

Weekend fun with some LA Bikers

Updated: Mar 05, 2006 7:25pm PST

LAB @ Bucca 2 : Richard Marcus' Photos from the LA Bikers @ Bucca di Beppo

LAB @ Bucca 2

Richard Marcus' Photos from the LA Bikers @ Bucca di Beppo

Updated: Feb 28, 2006 11:42pm PST

Ojai Loop | Feb. 26, 2006 :

Ojai Loop | Feb. 26, 2006

Updated: Feb 26, 2006 11:49pm PST

LAB Dinner @ Bucca di Beppo : My photos of the Bucca dinner.

LAB Dinner @ Bucca di Beppo

My photos of the Bucca dinner.

Updated: Feb 26, 2006 11:07pm PST

1996 VFR "Mauthe Doog" ...sold... : Goodbye old girl, it was a fun ride.

1996 VFR "Mauthe Doog" ...sold...

Goodbye old girl, it was a fun ride.

Updated: Feb 21, 2006 1:04am PST

LABs Have Monday Off. : President's Day turned out to be a day-off for a few of us ...what better way to spend it than riding!!!

LABs Have Monday Off.

President's Day turned out to be a day-off for a few of us ...what bet ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2006 12:50am PST

KTM 950 Homecoming : My shiny new 2005.5 KTM Adventure 950.

KTM 950 Homecoming

My shiny new 2005.5 KTM Adventure 950.

Updated: Feb 05, 2006 2:08am PST

Martin D45 :

Martin D45

Updated: Jan 23, 2006 5:01pm PST

LA to Barstow to Vegas '04 : The 2004 Los Angeles to Barstow to Vegas Dual-Sport ride in pictures.

LA to Barstow to Vegas '04

The 2004 Los Angeles to Barstow to Vegas Dual-Sport ride in pictures.

Updated: Jan 23, 2006 4:33pm PST

Featured Galleries

BRP Shakedown - Nov 15, 2008 : After months of building my new-to-me XR650R up in the same manner as my old XR400R, it was finally time for a shakedown run. So I dodged all the wildfires, and traffic jams, and made my way to Hungry Valley OHV in Gorman. ...the place was practically empty, and I managed about 50 miles of trails. The BRP (Big Red Pig) performed flawlessly!!!

BRP Shakedown - Nov 15, 2008

After months of building my new-to-me XR650R up in the same manner as ...

Updated: Nov 15, 2008 7:46pm PST

Vistas : A collection of pictures I've taken while travelling.

Vistas

M.E.Baja | April '06 : Marbleless' Excellent Baja Adventure, April 2006

M.E.Baja | April '06

Marbleless' Excellent Baja Adventure, April 2006

Updated: May 01, 2006 12:04am PST

Rowher Flats, April 8, 2006 :

Rowher Flats, April 8, 2006

Updated: Apr 08, 2006 11:06pm PST

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