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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