“Motorcycles are no longer a cheap mode of transport, they’re now recreational vehicles.” - Larry Hagman on Discovery Channel
The other night I was watching a video someone taped from the discovery channel. I think the program was called “The history of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles”. I enjoyed the video even though I’m not a Harley fan.
Anyway, this […]
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Weaving through traffic is a skill that takes time and practice to develop. All important is bike control at low speeds, being alert, being pro-active and the more experience the better. So practice, practice practice.
Beating traffic jams are also the reason a lot of us ride bikes- and the scenario most likely to have us […]
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During my 25 years (OK make that 30 I really am that old) of riding, I’ve done a lot of thinking. Apart from ridiculous choices in headgear, here are some other mistakes riders make.
We all ride for different reasons but for those that ride regularly nothing beat the thrill that the perfect ride will give […]
If you’re lucky enough to be buying a new bike, here are some tips.
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Riding with someone can be nice. For you. Have you ever wondered whether your pillion is enjoying her/himself as much as you are. Here’s how to make the experience one to remember…
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These puppies are not toys.
A sportbike can generate enough stopping power on its front wheel to raise the rear in the air. Who hasn’t seen a stoppie? This effectively puts 100% of the stopping power on the front brakes. Most of the real stopping power comes from the front brakes. There are complex […]
A drag strip is 400m (1/4 mile) long. However, your performance over the first 20 meters is crucial because that’s where you, the rider, can make a difference before it comes down to the bike, the power it makes, aerodynamics and what your opponent is doing for the rest of the 400m strip. You […]
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Sunday Axel, Bobby, Wayne and myself and off course about 100 other people we don’t know attended the Boland Bikes Advanced Riding School at Killarney. We did roughly 30 laps for the day….
The sharp ones amongst you will remember Bobby and I clubbed together and gave Axel a paid up track day as […]
