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- A “must ride” road.
- Where did you get THAT idea from?
- “Dude, where’s my bike?”
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- Old racers never die.
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- The truth is out, “It’s all about the show.”
- Rare Macarthur Park photos.
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- NSW police are FORCED to say that speed is a factor in all accidents.
- The V4 passion.
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- Born to be mild.
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- Watch and enjoy this video. :)
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- Ride the Clyde.
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- Rufus didn’t handle the Christmas celebrations that well
- “My blackberry isn’t working.”
- Good Graeme Crosby interview
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- How to speak Swedish – another Two Ronnies classic
- Book review “One Good Run” by Tim Hanna
- Pass it on
- Remembering “Moose” 30 years on
- Electric? No, thanks.
- When you’re hot..
- A sad memory
- Book Review: “The Aussies and 2 NZ blokes” by Don Cox
- A pilgrimage of sorts
- Community policing at its best
- RIP Ken Wootton
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- A good snapper
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- Remembering Maxie – one year on.
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- 36 years is a long time….
- Over-Halling the Putty
- The value of a good mechanic
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- Reviewing the Stoner era.
- The call you don’t want to receive
- RIP Hilary Morton
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- Chapter 18 – Racing on the streets. Part 1
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- Ever wanted to just “take off” ?
- Eating on the road – a gourmet guide
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- 6 Days on the Road. The North Coast Raid January 2010.
- The drug that is called The Oxley. October 2009.
- On the road again -again. Oxley Tour May 2009
- 4 days on the road: The Oxley adventure.
- “The Ride That Shall Not Be Mentioned.” A Touring Diary Pt8
- “The Ride That Shall Not Be Mentioned.” A Touring Diary Pt7
- “The Ride That Shall Not Be Mentioned.” A Touring Diary Pt6
- “The Ride That Shall Not Be Mentioned.” A Touring Diary Pt5
- “The Ride That Shall Not Be Mentioned.” A Touring Diary Pt4
- “The Ride That Shall Not Be Mentioned.” A Touring Diary Pt3
- “The Ride That Shall Not Be Mentioned.” A Touring Diary Pt2
- “The Ride That Shall Not Be Mentioned.” A Touring Diary Pt1
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- A brilliant solution to music on the move.
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- The year of the cat.
- Are Subaru Foresters the new Volvo?
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- Remember Pearl Harbour.
- RIP: Harry Hurt.
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- Off again – You’d think I’d learn.
- Great Bikes?
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- The bike that began it all. Honda’s 1968 750/4
- A supercharged VFR! Yes, really
- Fantasy Garage – A Rainy Day Exercise.
- How Triumph Rocket III’s are made.
- Awesome: A V12 Honda CBX.
- Come from the shadows – the Shadowfax restoration
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- Miscellania
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- A little bit more about crashes..
- Speed, speed and more speed
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- Happy 10th anniversary
- If it’s July, it must be Bolivia (or, Ralphie raises the bar)
- Thank you, Dani
- Crashing The Hows and Whys
- Trying times
- What a cracker!
- So long, my friend
- The puzzle is almost complete
- My VFR’s (cont)
- Broc Parkes Interview
- Counting the cost
- Icicle Ride
- The weakest link
- A real “find”
- The best-ever dummy spit
- Hump day
- 37 Years and counting
- More silly season stuff
- MotoGp silly season
- Yamaha Pt2
- Whither Yamaha?
- Making hay
- Joethebike
- Winging it
- Who is Johann Zarco?
- A turn of the screw
- Thank you Mr Sofuoglu
- The worst motorcycle I have ever owned
- Another sad farewell
- My VFR’s (continued)
- Every now and then words are not enough.
- I SAY, CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
- Well, hello Autumn
- Happy birthday, Mr Superbike
- ANZAC Day
- The end of the line
- When the road calls
- When your supplier is dependent on another supplier
- If it’s Easter, it must be Bathurst
- All boxed up
- Returning to the scene of the crime
- A seat in search of a bike
- Correction
- How hath the mighty fallen
- In an instant of time
- Memories, memories…
- A different kind of park
- A walk (or ride) in the Park
- A sad anniversary
- The Devil drives Prado
- The curious story of IPC
- More from Mr Hudson, and other stuff as well
- Carbs
- A tale of two tracks
- The Fabulous Baker Boy
- A walk in the park
- Things I have learned
- Amazing Grace
- And that’s a wrap
- Home is the sailor
- Overdosing
- Two much fun
- 5,4,3,2,1, GO!
- Go south
- Reading the road
- Tales from the top box – or, I need to go to….
- Playing the parts game
- Tomorrow never comes
- Excuse me, where are your gloves?
- Happy 80th, Kel Carruthers
- Very much the same – only different
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- What do you know?
- Oops, I didn’t do it again
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- Into each life some rain must fall – again..
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Goodaye, Phil. Wondering how you are at the moment? Is it just the sill season keeping you busy with family etc? I know it’s been busy down here!! All the best for the New Year. Hear from you soon.
Jeff
Yes, mate, all is good, just been very busy with school, Christmas preparations and car woes. Will get back on track now that the Festival of Greed is concluded. Sorry again.