It has been raining for the last week and got me thinking of my funniest riding in the rain experience. Many years ago me and my best mate Marty (RIP) were off on one of our 3-4 day away' trips'. Life then involved a lot of non-prescription substances and our 650 and 750 Triumph Tiger/Bonnevile...
Howdy all... seems a few of us either already have a second bike or would consider one. I too have considered what i'll buy to add to the stable.
If you were going to get another bike which of these following would you buy?
Ducati Diavel
Suzuki Hyabusa
Harley Street Glide CVO
BMW...
I've decided my second bike is going to be a wide glide..................I know I know bloody Harley lol but I like them it can be my putt around bike and the rocket can be the serious riding beast ..................I'm going to step away now so u can all bombard me with abuse and I'll come back...
Riding a motorcycle from Peterborough to Brussels and back in a day in November is no picnic. The 600 miles aren’t the issue, but being cold is. Even with good riding kit, draughts start to creep in and on a...
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In this week's issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday December 21, we have the inside story on a new Triumph-engined British sports bike from Enigma. This week also features the first part of the MCN Xmas quiz. If you know...
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Anybody got any good contacts in Honduras? There's bound to be a glut of slightly used passenger seats for motorbikes now.
BBC News - Honduras bans motorcycle passengers in anti-crime move
Its probably the thin end of the wedge really. Be Mexico next followed by Miami and LA. Look out...
Bye!
I'm Valerio , i'm a very young boy !!!!! ahahahahahah ( I' was born in 1959, April !!!), I' ride a Rocket tre classic and I'have also another oldest bike, a Moto Guzzi 1000 G5, dated 1979.
I live in Rome, I'am an ENT medical doctor in Hospital in Rome.
My English is very bad and also my...
British bikes proved a massive hit at the NEC Motorcycle Live show last weekend thanks to stunning displays from Triumph, Norton, Metisse and Royal Enfield. Triumph led the way, with show-goers swamping its stand to see the new Tiger Explorer,...
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Coming home from work Monday I noticed two head lights closing some distance rather fast. I was running 70mph. I down shifted to 4th gear, and as the first bike slowed down and pulled along side me he look at me as I looked at him and I opened up 147 foot lbs of torque and 138hp on him and I...
Since returning from Spain a while back I've had numerous emails from Tiger owners concerning fuel consumption. It appears that quite a few are finding it a little on the thirsty side compared to their BMW F800GS-owning friends. On French...
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Aprilia RSV4 vs Nissan GT-R
Aprilia RSV4 vs Nissan GT-R: Battle of the computers - YouTube
shows just how good a traction control car can be for under 100k.
I need help in making a decision. Some time ago I had the notion that a second bike for winter use would be a good idea.Of course this progressed to looking at high quality bikes that I cannot justify, eventually settling on three bikes. I decided that I would have a bike that was totally...
Recieved the bike lift today. I ordered it from the amazon uk web site.They do 2 sizes the regular one at £57. it lifts 680 kg. and is 14 inches between the arms. I got the heavy duty one at £77. It also lifts 680 kg. but has 17 inches between the arms. The only problem with the heavy duty one...
Well.. after going since Spring without a running bike, I finally have one going! My Trophy 1200 is back on the road. Still need to take some longer test rides to make sure it's good, but I rode about 30 miles last night on it with no problems. I had replaced the CDI module earlier this...
Am I the only one here going to Ocean City MD for Delmarva Bike Week? It's a huge event spread all over Ocean City. I've been the last three years and have never seen another R3 and very few Triumphs.
You guys with nothing to do ... like me ... should consider it if within a few hours ride of...
A record attempt for the most motorbikes ridden through a bar. The last one was at Aratula Hotel in 06 with 1293 bikes, we are hoping to smash this.
Its at the Leyburn Hotel on the 7-8-9th October, Warwick Ulysses Branch is organising in conjunction with the pub.
Leyburn is about 40klms from...
Hi All
Been riding my Rocket for a year or two now and loving every minute of it, its ridden every day , rain or shine, summer and winter (althought it gets a bit hairy putting some power down in the snow!!!). I usually build my own chops and streetfighters but cheated a few years ago and bought...