A while back I remember reading in a national motorcycle publication that one of the subjects that they get the most letters about is whether bikers wave to each other…or not. In my experience most do, but there is no rule of thumb. We get less waves when out on the Harley, we get more [...]
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The Danger Of The Purina Diet – Joke :o)
December 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Joolz says....
Whilst not strictly speaking a Motorcycle related story, I did read it in Road magazine of the Motorcycle Action Group, so it is kind of related: I had tears rolling down my face after reading this: A pensioner was at his local supermarket buying a large bag of Purina dog food for his pet and [...]
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Do You Stop For Other Bikers?
November 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Joolz says....
When was the last time you pulled over when you saw another motorcyclist at the side of the road? I’m ashamed to say it’s been a while. But that’s about to change. I was listening to the American biker radio station www.sidestandup.com and the guy there was talking about how he always stops if he [...]
Tags: biker friend·biker friendly·bikers friend·Motorcycle friendly
Bike Thief = No Prison and Six Months To Repay £40K+
July 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Joolz says....
For bike thieves it seems crime does pay. Convicted bike thief, Gary Smith of London, who received stolen motorcycles and then passed them on to unsuspecting members of the public for a profit has received for his crimes 39 weeks imprisonment, suspended for two years, and ordered to carry out unpaid work for 250 hours. [...]
Move over Bert Munro here comes Albert Wiggins!
July 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Joolz says....
Our own homegrown Bert Munro (Worlds Fastest Indian) is right under our noses in the shape of Albert Wiggins from Ruabon, Wrexham. Albert, who is 80 years young, has recently spent 18 months rebuilding his 1957 Competition James bike so that he can compete in motorbike trials. He says he has always loved the freedom, [...]
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Secret to Yamaha Moto GP riders success?
July 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Joolz says....
It seems that the secret to the on track success of Yamaha Moto GP riders Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Colin Edwards and James Toseland is that they work in the offices at Yamaha USA between races. I kid you not… Check out the video below of their typical day in the office. Very funny guys!
Tags: colin edwards·james toseland·Jorge Lorenzo·Moto GP riders in office video·valentino rossi·Yamaha USA video
Cassington Bike Night 2009
July 7th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Joolz says....
What’s the best way to spend a hot and steamy summer night? Well if the night in question is the last Monday in June then by far and away the best way in my opinion is Cassington Bike Night. This is primarily a gathering of classic British motorcycles organised by the BMRCO – the British [...]
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Church End Brewery Classic Bike Show
July 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Joolz says....
If you enjoy real ale at all you will no doubt be aware of the emergence of micro breweries popping up all over the country specialising in their own brewed ales. Quite often your exposure to these ales will be down at your local enlightened public house or at a beer festival. We are hardly [...]
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National Motorcycle Week 12th – 18th July
June 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Joolz says....
Did you know that National Motorcycle Week is 12th – 18th July 2009? With Ride To Work Day on Wednesday 15th July? The aims of the week are to highlight the environmental and social benefits of motorcycling and convince non motorcyclists what we already know, that motorycling means more: More freedom More fun More friends [...]
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Fun For Classic Motorcycle Fans This Weekend
June 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Joolz says....
Don’t you just love it when the weather forecast is good and the coming weekend there are events on both Saturday and Sunday that are just a pleasant bimble away on your motorcycle of choice? Yep, me too. This weekend is just one of those. On Saturday (well actually all weekend) is the Royal Enfield [...]
Tags: Banbury Run·Royal Enfield Bullet Electra·Royal Enfield Open weekend·VMCC Banbury Run