About me...

Professional Information

I provide consulting services as an expert witness for automotive and powersports related court actions. I have expertise in motorcycle and automotive, on-board computer and electrical systems. I also have extensive knowledge regarding motorcycle riding skills training, rider performance evaluation and have taught advanced motorcycle riding techniques for many years.

I am the author of five How-to books published by Motorbooks International and available on Amazon. In addition to these books, I co-authored the second edition of Motorcycling Excellence for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

In addition to my books, I write for Motor Age, Aftermarket Aviation Defense, Contact! and Turbo Diesel Register magazines. As an A.S.E. certified master technician I have worked in the automotive aftermarket for over 30 years and have provided consulting services for Snap-On Tools, Sun Electric, Chevron Oil, Nissan of North America and UcarMobile. I have developed automotive curriculum and taught courses including, engine performance, automotive electronics, fuel injection and ABS braking systems.

I have presented seminars for power sports dealerships, motorcycle clubs and other organizations about riding skills, safety gear, motorcycle suspension, motorcycle electrical systems and the mental aspects of riding a motorcycle—an activity I have been involved with for over 40 years. I have also written hundreds of power sports-related articles for industry and enthusiasts' magazines.

Skill Sets

Expert Witness

I have served as expert witness regarding automotive and powersports-related court cases. Areas of expertise include: electronic fuel injection, ABS braking systems, electronic throttle-by-wire and other on-board computer-controlled systems. In addition to my technical expertise, I have many years of experience as a motorcycle training instructor and have taught over 2500 students (both civilian and military) in advanced motorcycle riding techniques. I have provided deposition testimony, reports, motorcycle rider skills evaluation and technical automotive/powersports consulting services for attorneys.

Technical Writer

I have been a technical writer for over 25 years and have written about a wide variety of subjects including: turbochargers, electronic engine management systems, motorcycle suspension and high-performance motorcycle riding. Clients include: Dealership University, Nissan of North America, Snap-On Tools, Sun Electric, Michell Service Manuals, Haynes Manuals, UcarMobile, the U. S. Department of Labor, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Lockheed Martin and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Journalist

Starting in 1997, I contributed to professional trade and enthusiasts' publications for power sports, automotive industry and aircraft aftermarket. I have written motorcycle reviews, product evaluations and motorcycle maintenance articles. Automotive subjects include, turbo chargers, diesel engine technology, automotive connectivity and many technical articles covering a wide variety of subjects. I write aircraft industry articles about jet fighters, transports and helicopters.

Lecturer

I have presented seminars at locations throughout the United States and internationally including the United Kingdom and Russian Federation. Seminar presentations include: high-performance riding skills, why we ride motorcycles, motorcycle riding gear, motorcycle suspension, automotive/motorcycle 12-Volt electrical systems, how to read wiring diagrams, electronic fuel injection and other subjects.

Please contact me if you would like to discuss my qualifications as an expert witness or for a writing project.

My wife is an exceptionally talented artist. Check out her paintings at Artistigal.com