How long have you worked at PPM?
This year's Myrtle Beach Bike Rally will be my one-year anniversary. I left the stress of working in management for a manufacturing company I had been with for 15 years. Bikes have always been my hobby, but now I get paid to do what I love.
What was your first bike?
A 1995 Honda CBR900RR, stretched 15 over and slammed with polished PM wheels. What can I say? It was cool back in the day, way before the fat-tire craze.
What is your best motorcycle trip memory?
Black Bike Rally in Myrtle Beach back in 1998 where I met my girlfriend.
What are you riding presently?
A 'Busa with 360 tire, PPM billet swingarm, air ride and so on.
What do you think the next trend in streetbikes is going to be?
Fat tires with a stock wheelbase with less and less chrome, more painted or powdercoated customs.
If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would you do with the money?
Quit my job (sorry, Tom) invest, take care of my family and friends, and travel the world.
What did you want to be when you were 10 years old?
A cowboy!
Stock/240/300/360-what's your favorite size and why?
Definitely 360. It's still the biggest, baddest out there! If you can't handle it, stay on a 240, but don't hate!
What's the fastest you've been on two wheels, and what bike was it?
I'm a wuss-about 140 mph on a 'Busa, of course. I've actually been faster in a car.
What's your favorite bike of all time?
Need I say, Hayabusa?
What is the worst pickup line you have ever used?
"Wanna ride my bike?"
Did it work?
We've been together 10 years now, so, yeah.
What is the cheesiest song you know all the words to?
Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice.