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Frequently Asked Questions
What you won't find elsewhere
Q1: Why are there no Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, or other social media links?
A1: Contrary to the current trend, I desire no social media presence for myself as a self-published author/editor. I am not building an audience or a contact list for future books. Readers are welcome to contact me via email.
Q2: Will there be another book of additional travels?
A2: It's unlikely for multiple reasons. While the original writing is an enjoyable hobby, editing and publishing a book is a lot of work that infringes on the rest of life - with questionable reward.
Q3: What is left on your bucket list of motorcycle trips?
A3: Highest on the list is to visit the grave site of Mister D who is mentioned in the book and Concours and Venture who are still very much alive. After that - finishing Lolo Pass and the remaining National Parks in Utah are high on the list. Behind those are Death Valley, Tioga Pass, and US6 in Nevada. Gettysburg Battlefield, Shenandoah National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Natchez Trace, and the Blues Trail are further down the list.
Q4: Have you ever ridden in a motorcycle endurance rally or done an Iron Butt ride?
A4: Yes. See the Iron Butt Text and Iron Butt Photos pages on this website.
Q5: Does Mrs. RD still ride with you?
A5: While our riding time together provided her with fond memories, her current health prevents her from riding.
Q6: Do you regret not riding during the 27 years you raised a family?
A6: A little. I could have saved a lot of money had I commuted to work on a motorcycle those years. Otherwise, not really. Being an active father of young children doesn't and shouldn't leave time for gratuitous solo travel.
Q7: How much do you ride?
A7: I typically ride a little over 12,000 miles per year over four months of good weather. Most of those miles are accrued during the trips shown on the map page.
Q8: What is your spirit motorcycle?
A8: Like the book says, I am the living ghost of an 1973 Yamaha RD350. In my old age I like to think of myself as a 1983 Honda Silverwing but everyone believes something untrue.
Q9: How much longer do you expect to be riding?
A9: The answer is the same as when I started: It could be days, weeks, months, or years. There is far more to out of my control than within.
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