I want to bio a guy who was a good friend and also a larger-than-life competitor in Australian motorsports in the 60's and 70's. I personally believe that anyone who has the courage and commitment to … [Read more...]
Getting out from under
The last group ride I attended was the last group ride by CEMCC in early March 2020. Since then the only rides I have done have been a couple of solo ones until today. This morning, the riding … [Read more...]
Welcome home, Bexie
Over the last few weeks a project has been rumbling away in the background at Chez Hall that came to fruition yesterday. My old CBX550 has come home. Am I a happy chappy? Heck, yes. Let me tell you … [Read more...]
Cubs
It is, of course, common knowledge that Honda's legendary step-through motorcycle, known in many places as the Cub, is the most-produced motor vehicle in history. By 2017, Honda had made and sold over … [Read more...]
Riding off into the sunset
What was supposed to be a morning ride turned into an afternoon ride and it didn't quite work out as planned. In my defence, I haven't been any more than around the block on the VFR since early March … [Read more...]
MotoGp Update
Well, after months of uncertainty including the suggestion that there may not BE a 2020 season, the official "Rest of 2020 MotoGp Calendar" has been released. 13 rounds (a minor miracle in itself) … [Read more...]
Old racing photos
I'm sure that most of you know that I spent quite a few years in the late 70's photographing motorcycle road racing. I'd have to say that I never intended getting into racing photography, it sorta … [Read more...]
A shocking experience
Not long after I started the restoration process of the Gold Wing, someone told me something very important. "Don't expect the Gold Wing to be like the VFR," they said. In my mind I was thinking, … [Read more...]
Two steps forward – again.
Last time I posted I got myself sidetracked in the discussion about two steps forward and one step back. What started out as an examination of how motorcycle manufacturers seem to follow this mantra, … [Read more...]