Todd Ethridge,

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Todd likes his bikes as British as The Queen driving her corgis around in a Land Rover.
Todd’s spreading the gospel of motorcycles one spoke at a time.
He’s so close to getting a basket case Bultaco. Try and stop him.
Todd's the oldest member of the team, so stand up straight, stop mumbling, and get the hell off his lawn.

Articles by Todd Ethridge

Business in the Front: A Brave New World

Business in the Front: A Brave New World

Reports of the death of the telescopic fork were greatly exaggerated

By Todd Ethridge Sep 27 2018

Motorcycle History

Business in the Front: Variations on a Theme

Business in the Front: Variations on a Theme

Sure the hydraulic fork is good, but what if we could make it better?

By Todd Ethridge Sep 18 2018

Motorcycle History

Business in the Front: Rise of the Telescopic Fork

Business in the Front: Rise of the Telescopic Fork

First the girder replaced the leaf spring, then the telescoping fork came and stole the girder's crown away

By Todd Ethridge Sep 11 2018

Motorcycle History

Business in the Front: Forks, Girders, and Springs

Business in the Front: Forks, Girders, and Springs

What's a girder front end? Why do bikes have telescopic forks? Why are springers a thing? Todd answers all these questions and more in his new column.

By Todd Ethridge Sep 4 2018

Five Awesome Classic Motorcycles for Under $5,000

Five Awesome Classic Motorcycles for Under $5,000

Want a classic motorcycle but don't have a five or six-digit budget? No problem! You, too, can ride a piece of history on a tight budget.

By Todd Ethridge Aug 28 2018

Why I Love British Bikes and You Should Too

Why I Love British Bikes and You Should Too

A trip to buy a stereo and the impulse purchase of a basket case Triumph led Todd into a lifetime of riding, wrenching on, and loving British iron.

By Todd Ethridge Aug 21 2018

Terrot Reading - The Best Bike I Ever Worked On

Terrot Reading - The Best Bike I Ever Worked On

When a customer presents you with some boxes full of parts from a mystery scooter you've never heard of and asks you to put it together, you say yes.

By Todd Ethridge Aug 9 2018

An Italian Nightmare - The Worst Bike I Ever Worked On

An Italian Nightmare - The Worst Bike I Ever Worked On

Who would take on a job that involves a stolen, wrecked, chopped, and abandoned Guzzi that sat exposed to Michigan winters for years? Todd would!

By Todd Ethridge Aug 7 2018

My Name is Todd, and I'm a Tool Junkie

My Name is Todd, and I'm a Tool Junkie

Whitworths and die sets and lathes to cut bolts on. Guages and drivers and jacks to lift bikes on. These are a few of my favorite things.

By Todd Ethridge Aug 1 2018

Royal Enfield Announces Improvements for the 2018 Bullet

Royal Enfield Announces Improvements for the 2018 Bullet

A series of small and welcome improvements are planned for 2018 Royal Enfield Bullet Range.

By Todd Ethridge Jul 30 2018

The Weird, Wonderful World of Pocket Bikes

The Weird, Wonderful World of Pocket Bikes

Like Rodney Dangerfield, pocket bikes get no respect. We think they're pretty keen though, so check out this quick article about their whys and wherefores.

By Todd Ethridge Jul 25 2018

Honda RC30 Set to Dominate 2018 Isle of Man Classic TT

Honda RC30 Set to Dominate 2018 Isle of Man Classic TT

To celebrate thirty years of the RC30, Honda is bringing a cool pop-up RC30 museum to the 2018 Isle of Man Classic TT featuring famous bikes and riders.

By Todd Ethridge Jul 25 2018

Five for Friday: Five Decent Cruisers for Under 5K

Five for Friday: Five Decent Cruisers for Under 5K

Our resident bike wrencher walks you through how to pick out some lovely used bike deals for under five-grand.

By Todd Ethridge Jul 13 2018

Motorcycle Instructor Shortage Hurts Training programs

Motorcycle Instructor Shortage Hurts Training programs

A major Shortage of qualified Instructors creates big problems in Michigan and across several other states for summer rider training programs.

By Todd Ethridge Jul 10 2018

Motorcycle History

Panheads Get Under Your Skin, They Do

Panheads Get Under Your Skin, They Do

Motorcycles come and go in the repair shop. Some you bond with and miss them when they're gone. Handing a bike back to the owner is not a simple thing.

By Todd Ethridge Jul 6 2018

Norton 650 Atlas Scrambler Concept Renders Revealed

Norton 650 Atlas Scrambler Concept Renders Revealed

Norton expands its model range with new renderings of the planned Norton 650cc Atlas Scrambler models, released on Twitter by CEO and owner Stuart Garner.

By Todd Ethridge Jul 2 2018

Bike of the Week: Elemental Cycles' BMW R80

Bike of the Week: Elemental Cycles' BMW R80

Germany's Elemental Cycles took a humble BMW R80, threw some magic at it, and came up with the stunning gray and blue Project #4 Cafe Racer.

By Todd Ethridge Jun 29 2018

Royal Enfield Is Featured Marque At AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Royal Enfield Is Featured Marque At AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Royal Enfield, the world's oldest producer of motorcycles is the featured marque at the 2018 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days held at Pickerington, Ohio.

By Todd Ethridge Jun 29 2018

Ayyyyyyyyyyyyy, Fonzie's Triumph sells for record $179K

Ayyyyyyyyyyyyy, Fonzie's Triumph sells for record $179K

Arthur Fonzarelli's famous 1949 Triumph TR5 sells for a remarkable $179,000 dollars at Juliens Auction Hollywood Legends in California.

By Todd Ethridge Jun 27 2018

New Royal Enfield 650 Spied in Chennai Traffic

New Royal Enfield 650 Spied in Chennai Traffic

GoPro style video of the long-awaited new Royal Enfield 650s reveals the sound of the all-new mill zipping away in Chennai traffic.

By Todd Ethridge Jun 25 2018

Motorcycle History

WWI Vet Returns Triumphant from France for Tour of America

WWI Vet Returns Triumphant from France for Tour of America

This 1918 Harley Davidson Model J, saw action in France during world war I travels from France for American summer tour

By Todd Ethridge Jun 22 2018

Cleveland Cyclewerks Enters Booming Indian Market

Cleveland Cyclewerks Enters Booming Indian Market

Ohio-based Cyclemaker Cleveland Cyclewerks Debuts four Models For Growing Indian Market.

By Todd Ethridge Jun 20 2018

Social Media Helps to Recover Stolen Motocrosser

Social Media Helps to Recover Stolen Motocrosser

Good News, a Viral post on Facebook brings Chesterfield, Virginia motorcycle thief to justice. Honda Motocrosser is returned, undamaged, on the same day.

By Todd Ethridge Jun 18 2018

Royal Enfield Wants To Make It Personal

Royal Enfield Wants To Make It Personal

Royal Enfield wants you to watch as they build your new bike

By Todd Ethridge Jun 15 2018

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