The other day I spoke of the troubles afflicting the Yamaha Grand Prix team. The article generated quite a bit of discussion and some interesting ideas flowed on from it. So, just as a postscript, … [Read more...]
Whither Yamaha?
The problems besetting the Yamaha grand prix team of late have been well documented elsewhere so there is no need for me to dissect them in detail here. From Vinales winning the first three races of … [Read more...]
Making hay
Next weekend will be the last weekend of Autumn, but here where I am, it hasn't exactly been "Autumny" so I have been taking advantage of the mild weather to enjoy the great riding roads around here. … [Read more...]
Joethebike
The other day a new member popped up on the motorcycle forum I inhabit. Yes, forums do still exist though they have taken a big hit with the arrival of Facebook. Anyway the new user called himself … [Read more...]
Winging it
Some days you do just have to "wing it". It's been a pretty rugged time in the Hall household of late. My wife continues to struggle with the effects of Graves Disease while she waits for thyroid … [Read more...]
A turn of the screw
Fettling a bike is an on-going proposition and this has nowhere been more evident than in sorting out Rhonnda's suspension. As you know, I achieved a major result with my local bike shop removing the … [Read more...]
Thank you Mr Sofuoglu
News through this morning that five-time World Supersports champion, Kenan Sofuoglu has announced his retirement, effective after this weekend's WSBK round at Imola in Italy. Sofuoglu, or "Superglue" … [Read more...]
The worst motorcycle I have ever owned
Since I am in the process of recollecting the best motorcycle I have ever owned, it seems entirely appropriate that I recall (reluctantly) the worst one I have ever owned. It was the 1974 Honda MT125 … [Read more...]
Another sad farewell
Yesterday I had to go to another funeral. That's becoming a pretty regular thing these days but this one was particularly difficult. Katrina was born in March 1975 and passed away on ANZAC Day, just a … [Read more...]
My VFR’s (continued)
So, as I mentioned in the last chapter, the VTR1000, beguiling as it was, was gone and the money was burning a hole in my pocket. The (younger) members of the forum were harassing me about what I … [Read more...]
