Essays

Finding Common Ground in the Garage

A loose speedometer, stripped screws, and a carburetor that refused to cooperate. Somewhere in the process I started thinking about what a yogi and a motorcycle mechanic might have to talk about.

Hello Friend,

I hope all is well in your world.

My first ride on the Sportster was a little unsettling. Things had the potential to go sideways in any number of ways. I stopped at a friend’s house …

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By J. Allen Wolfrum  · August 10, 2025

Corner of the Garage

Some projects reflect life when you look at them in the right light

Hello Friend,

I know it’s been a while. But this weekend I made a breakthrough on the Sportster project.

I was stuck on it for almost two years. This is not a fact I enjoy sharing with you, …

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By J. Allen Wolfrum  · August 4, 2025