If you happen to live in the Police State that is NSW your opportunity for living a normal life is looking less and less likely with every passing day. Three weeks into lockdown and some are suggesting that the present state of non-emergency could be … [Read more]
How far is too far?
The VFR is soon to pass the 100000km mark (presently 92468). I took this photo in the back streets of Braidwood when I was on a South Cast tour. Without exception, all of my VFRs have been over 100000kms at some stage during my ownership. I bought … [Read more]
How do you solve a problem like Vinales?
Last Saturday, in the midst of practice for the Dutch TT a rumour started sweeping the paddock that caught nearly everyone by surprise. Monster Yamaha's Mavrrick Vinales was quitting the team at the end of the season and signing for Aprilia in 2022, … [Read more]
Here we go again…
The 2 week school holidays started on Friday. And, guess what? The NSW government, with an eye fixed firmly on letting the population know who is in control, announced on Saturday afternoon that the Greater Sydney area as well as the Wollongong and … [Read more]
Almost..
Last Sunday the weather forecast looked pretty good. There had been plenty of rain about and there was predicted to be plenty more but it was mainly restricted to the coast so a Putty Road ride seemed like a good idea. Certainly it would be a good … [Read more]
A blue day
Last Sunday was my first ride since my "off" at the end of February and my first ride on the Hornet (apart from taking it to the mechanic's place to get the Blue Slip done). One my friends organised a short day ride up to Penrith and back and I … [Read more]
Zip it
Last weekend's incident at the Catalunya Grand Prix where Yamaha's Fabio Quatararo rode around at racing speed for three laps with his leathers undone has caused a storm of controversy, and not surprisingly, too. In the closely analysed world of … [Read more]
Remembering Blakey
Today I SHOULD be in Melbourne, joining with a heap of motorcycle racing enthusiasts and remembering the late, great Kenny Blake on this the 40th anniversary of his death at the Isle of Man. However, I'm here and Melbourne is there, locked in for … [Read more]
Rationalising
Lots of changes taking place at Chez Hall at the moment. As already reported, Marvan the van has gone to a new home in Sydney, I have bought a newer bike which may, or may not, replace the VFR and Goldie the Gold Wing will shortly be heading south to … [Read more]
Old racing photos….again
Yep, I know you've seen this one before, but, bear with me because there is a reason. The photo is from Bathurst, 1977 and the rider is the late Kenny Blake aboard Rusty Cragill's TZ350. Rusty is the uncle of Marty Cragill, former superbike rider and … [Read more]
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