2011 Moto-Blogging Awards. And the award goes to....

Another blogging year is coming to an end. I have enjoyed reading many people’s motorcycle related blogs again this year, so much in fact that that I have decided announce the 'Flies in your Teeth 2011 Moto-Blogging Awards'. Sort of like the Oscars for Motorcycle Blogging, but not really.These are just...

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I need your help - what cars are these?

When I was on my ride through the USA last year, I saw and photographed two cars.  I want to refer to these in my book about the trip but I am afraid I don't know what they are.  Does anyone out there know?I believe the lighter car might be a Chevrolet Impala, but I am not certain and I don't...

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It won’t look like this for long....

The design stage of my new custom bike is progressing well and should be finished within a week or so.I am not going to give anything away about what it might eventually look like, but there are some pictures below showing what the donor bike currently looks like.So, what will we be keeping from...

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harley davidson sportster

The harley davidson Sportster is a line of motorcycles produced continuously since 1957 by the Harley Davidson Motor Company. harley davidson Sportster models are designated in Harley-Davidson's product code by beginning with "XL". In 1952, the predecessors to the Sportster, the Model K Sport and Sport Solo harley davidson motorcycles, were introduced. You'd be hard pressed to find a vehicle...

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harley davidson fatboy

Big motor manufacturers from the United States, Harley Davidson (HD) add to the ranks of big motor back in the Indian market. Manufacturers based in Milwaukee is officially launched a special edition Harley-Davidson Fat Boy. That way, the Fat Boy model complements the existing 14.Display of this special HD Fat Boy has a fierce face with a predominantly black bandage across his body. This...

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How and Why did you get into Motorbikes?

I have read a few motorcycling blogs recently that I haven't seen before.  With almost all of them, I was left wondering how the authors of those blogs initially got into biking, and why?This wondering has got the better of me, so I thought I would ask.Keen to set the ball rolling, I have set out below my reasons.  I would like to know your reasons, so if you want to participate in this,...

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Protest Ride

I don’t often protest. In fact, I cannot remember ever joining a public protest.I did last Tuesday though because it was about something that I care a lot about – motorbikes!The European Parliament makes laws that affect all of Europe and sometimes these laws are just plain stupid. It was becoming clear...

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Survey about the future of motorcycles

I was contacted recently to complete a survey about the future of motorcycles, especially in respect of drive trains. Part of some research by Triumph Motorcyles, the survey is about people’s expectations of new motorbikes, so that it can help Triumph to specify the next generation of bikes. Tim, the guy doing the survey said “This is an opportunity to let your opinions reach the people who actually...

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Birthday Surprise Harley Ride

On this particular day, we turned up at the school where Paul is the Headmaster. His sister organised the Harley Ride as a surprise gift. Noteably, his students were very impressed as can be seen by the amount of attention we got at the time we picked him up.&nb...

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For those that don't know how do it manually

I recently changed the name of my blog and some of you have noticed the link from you own blog back to mine is still called USA Tour on a Harley-Davidson.I assumed that these links back to my blog would automatically update to the new name somehow, but they don’t. You have to change it manually on your...

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We went to lay a wreath

Each year on Remembrance Sunday, the H-D dealer I use, Warr’s, organises a ride out to honour the war dead.I had never been before, so I thought it about time I did.That was last Sunday and we were blessed with a warm and sunny autumn day.  About 35 bikes had arrived at Warr’s for the ride. ...

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Time for a Change

When I started this blog, I gave it a very specific name to reflect the tour of the USA I was about to undertake. Now that that trip is well and truly over, the title long longer fits, so it is time for a change.I hope you like the new tit...

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The Seven Day Challenge

Trobairitz threw down a challenge to fellow Bloggers.“If you had unlimited funds and could have one bike for every day of the week, what bikes would you choose? Please do a blog post listing which bike you would choose for which day of the week and why”.As a biking Blogger, how could I resist this?...

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Is winter a problem for bikers? I love it.

For those of us in more northerly places, the onset of winter normally brings the blues. The weather we have enjoyed in the summer and autumn slips away and the rain, cold and even snow and frost appear. 　Once the clocks go back and darkness falls ridiculously early, we tend to put our bikes away until the spring. 　We tend to miss our motorcycling passion and a mild form of depression normally sets...

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My son gets a cool bike

My eldest son, Charles (or Charlie as he likes to be called) used to ride small motorbikes, but as he never took his motorcycle test, these were limited in size to under 125cc. He stopped riding them a few years ago and has recently shown a revived new interest in bikes.I recently told him that it would...

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Birthday? Let’s go to Las Vegas!!

Jackie and I just got back from a quick trip to the USA. It was her birthday and on the day before, her daughter’s birthday, so where could we go for a joint birthday celebration? Why, Las Vegas of course!As it was a family holiday with Jackie and myself, son Jeremy, daughter Mish and her husband Des,...

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Protest Ride in Brussels

Many of my biker buddies will have heard of the crazy European Union draft proposals that could mean home maintenance and the fitting of non-standard parts on motorbikes would not be allowed. 　If passed, this anti-biking legislation could severely restrict what for some is a common practice. 　Imagine not being able to modify, say, a Harley-Davidson with different exhaust pipes, or not being able to...

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100,000 and counting!

Wow.I just noticed the counter on my blog has clicked over the 100,000 hits mark.When I started this little blog I wondered if anyone would read my stuff.  It is just about a guy travelling on a motorbike.Many thanks to all of you that have taken to time to look at my blog and sometimes write...

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