Alva Review-Courier -

“Live to ride, ride to live.” These words emblazoned on some vanity plates express the feelings of a true motorcyclist.

Unfortunately, the danger in riding is real: motorcycles are hard to see and a slight rider bobble can prove fatal. Cars have multiple safety features while motorcycles have few.

Disclaimer aside, we who enjoy the sport assume the risk and like golf, the attraction is hard to explain. A friend once commented, “I got over motorcycles years ago.” For me, it’s not so easy.

At age 14 the fascination began with the Cushman Eagle. It sounded much faster than it was. Alva had no dea...