You probably thought that I'd be talking about KTM's present financial difficulties which are, by now, well documented. Owing millions of dollars, the Austrian factory is presently in voluntary administration while it tries to find a way of paying … [Read more]
Sticker shock..
If you've ever had anything to do with selling bikes or cars, you will know that Sticker Shock is the awful feeling that a prospective buyer experiences when he/she finds out that the vehicle that they have set their heart on buying is WAY too … [Read more]
All the gear…
It's Summer here on the east coast of Australia. That means we are facing the mass of riders heading out on the roads wearing minimal clothing. Thongs on their feet, shorts, T shirt and helmet is de rigeur. No you know my insistence of All The Gear, … [Read more]
Found in boxes..
Some time ago I recounted the story of how my new wife and I spent a week of our honeymoon in 1973 in a tiny cabin on Macquarie Pass. There were a number of bunks but no double bed, which was a bit of a comedown for a couple on their honeymoon. There … [Read more]
DIY
Regular readers will recognise my comments about Honda and its well-known disloyalty to its Grand Prix riders. In most recent times it has been demonstrated by their shameful treatment of 8 times world champion, Marc Marquez. Marc’s trials at the … [Read more]
Comparisons
Amazingly, though it is nearly three months since I purchased the MX5 (still unnamed), it is only last week that I had the opportunity to drive it. My doctor has been very insistent that my ribs are well repaired before I run the risk of any sudden … [Read more]
You picked a fine time to leave me…
When my good mate, Chris Mundy, suggested back in 2008 that I should try and condense my motorcycling experiences into a blog, I didn't even know what a blog was. Now there are some who would suggest that I still DON'T but that's not really the … [Read more]
Foto Fails
I've been photographing since I was about 11 years old and I've never regarded myself as a great lensman. Indeed, the only area where I have always felt in which I excelled was racing photography. I fell into that purely by accident after purchasing … [Read more]
Hail and farewell
I know that you have seen this photo before but I thought that it would be appropriate as I draw my riding days to a close. The heading on my blog says, "Celebrating 40+ years of motorcycling," but it's really more than that. I don't know the exact … [Read more]
RIP Mr Smiley
Of the thousands of photos on the net that I could have chosen to headline this post, this one is by far the most appropriate. Motorcycle racer, desert racer and all-round good guy, Malcolm Smith, passed away this week at the age of 83 years. It … [Read more]
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