Burnout

Jed Hunt, Contributing Writer Jed resides in Missouri, where he rides his motorcycle with all the enthusiasm of a toddler on a tricycle. He raced off-road motorcycles in the Midwest for several years and worked at a motorcycle dealership for far too long. He teaches private creative writing classes and has authored many short stories and essays. Humor keeps him shiny side up. Bikes Present: '06 Yamaha FZ6 Past: '00 Yamaha YZ125, '99 Yamaha YZF-R1, '98 Yamaha YZ250, '82 Honda CM450, '80s Yamaha Virago 750 Website

When Swallowing a Goldfish, Do it Quickly
I was busily staring at a blank Word document today (willing this column to write itself before tomorrow's deadline) when one of my myriad instant messengers chimed.
Mar 20, 2009

How to Buy a Sportbike (Without Selling Your Soul!)
Our favorite humorist explores the dark side of buying a motorcycle and explains why the devil rides a Harley.
Feb 6, 2009

All Skidding Aside
I was sitting in the emergency room with a broken wrist when I decided it was time to install antilock brakes on my motorcycle. My swollen right hand twitched as I thought about the sequence of events which had placed me in this bleached waiting room...
Jan 7, 2009

Ride to Wave, Wave to Ride
Drive around in your Corolla waving to other drivers on the road and you will likely get pulled over for guzzling too much of Uncle Chester's Cure-All Cough Syrup. Ride a motorcycle though, and you'll find that waving to strangers is the new black.
Dec 3, 2008

Leather: Not Just For Breakfast Anymore
I must confess something to you: I'm not a columnist. It's true. I'm just a guy who enjoys having his knees in the breeze, same as you.
Nov 3, 2008