Friday 20 January 2012

George Whites

Just heard the bad news that George Whites have gone into administration! Feel sorry for all the people who have lost there jobs, knowing what thats like having been working for Mark 1 racing when they went bust in 1986. Another large motorcycle chain lost, never a nice thing to read as a biker.

Cafe Racer Moto Guzzi

 Nice article on Moto Guzzi, well worth a read.


http://www.bikeexif.com/cafe-racer-guzzi

Super Sic

Would have been Marco's 25th Birthday today R.I.P
Moto Gp Birthday celebrations

Joker

The folks at this place make some cool looking stuff....


Joker machine

Monday 16 January 2012

Something slightly more sensible

Another find to accredit to brother Al, although this time he hasn't bought this piece of weirdness is almost so far fetched you almost want it (well I do)

 

The Duke of Kilmarnock

I always new that there was something not quite right with brother Alan, could never put my finger on it, but it was there nagging away in the back of my mind that he was just a bit different from the rest of us! Well just recently my worst fears have come true and Alan as  come out of the closet, yup he's a Ducati fan, not just a fan but he's bought a bugger!!! 

Now I don't know if this is just a passing fad and he's just experimenting, or a mid life crisis but unfortunately the priory was full so I can't get him any professional help so we will all just have to be there for him until he comes through it :)

Alan's duck

Sunday 15 January 2012

Nice Picture

Had this given to me the other day (picture not the bike unfortunately) Thought it was too good not too share.

Tuesday 10 January 2012

Mad Dave's Bike Bug | Hizzy 50

Mad Dave's Bike Bug | Hizzy 50

Nice tribute to Hizzy's 50th 11th Jan

Cherry Red Bonneville - Motorcycles

 Check this badboy out!!!

Cherry Red Bonneville - Motorcycles

Sticking with Rossi

Valentino also in no hurry to decide what to do in 2013, don't blame him personally, if he has a season like last year they should throw the GP12 off a cliff!

Rossi 2013

Valentino Playing Down Title Chances

Rossi's is playing down his chances of winning the 2012 title in this article from Autosport.com, shame to see one of if not the greatest motorcyle racer of all time struggling.
Rossi title article

Sunday 8 January 2012

Bridgestone Tyres

New for 2012 Bridgestone S20's, Looking at options for the VFR  i think these are a bit more sporty than I will ever need but i do like the idea of increased grip with longer mileage.

 New S20's

Moto GP 2012

That's me booked my tickets for the Moto GP at Silverstone, let's hope that it's a drier affair this year but just in case I've booked roving grandstand tickets, can't wait roll 17th June.

Saturday 7 January 2012

Saftey Officer Capirossi

Sticking with the Moto GP theme, new safety officer Capirossi is going to ensure all rider's get the best quality Bridgestones available, something which hasn't always happened in the past, Rider/team favouritism who would have thought it! Full story here http://www.silverstone.co.uk/news/latest-news/MotoGP-news/Capirossi-targets-tyre-changes-in-safety-role/

Dovizioso

Moto Gp rider Andrea Dovizioso has broken his collarbone in a motocross accident just three weeks before testing for the new season, I would hazzard aguess that although publicy his team boss is playing it down I bet he is steaming inside!!! Is that plaster cast big enough?

Bert Monroe

Yesterday was the Anniversary of the death of Bert Monroe who inspired the film "Worlds Fastest Indian" staring Anthony Hopkins. Munroe was a land speed record holder on his home built "Munroe Special". See link for more info http://motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=381

Sunday 1 January 2012

Happy New Year

Happy new year folks, hope this is going to be a great one for biking with long hot summer days and lots of sticky Tarmac!