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Roger the 70-year-old hooligan

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

My Son David hired a Harley 883 Iron as a treat for my 70th birthday. I had it for 2 days and did 260 miles on it! I got over 60 mpg out of it too! It’s the largest heaviest…

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Northern Ireland Annual Easter Egg Run

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

I help to organise the annual Easter Egg Run in County Antrim every year which is kindly sponsored by most of the motorcycle dealers and shops across the province. This year’s run takes place on Sunday 5th April 2009 from…

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TfL’s unbiased bus lane survey

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

Following reports that not enough motorcyclists compared with cyclists are taking the opportunity to have their say about motorcycles being allowed in London’s bus lanes, motorcyclists visiting Transport for London’s survey web page will find that this survey/questionnaire is anonymous!…

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DL1000 V-Strom discontinued

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

The Suzuki DL1000 and DL1000GT V-Strom models appear to have been discontinued by Suzuki. The bikes no longer appear on the official Suzuki UK website, although they are still available in the USA. It is believed this is due to…

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Wishing I was Vale

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

I started doing trackdays last May after passing my test. On the road bored me, so I only do trackdays now – more safe and no points! I decided to change my Honda SP1 into a Fiat Honda M2!

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New rider advice: First time bikes for tall riders

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

Q. I am due to take the Direct Access Scheme and test in a couple of weeks. Once I pass, I am looking to buy an all-rounder middleweight. However, being a tall bloke – 6′4″, I would prefer a bike that is comfortable for someone…

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The famous Westgate Road in Newcastle

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

Always loads of bikes at Westgate Road in Newcastle!

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At the Penshaw Monument

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

Close to home – Penshaw Monument, Tyne & Wear.

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Impression of the Norton F1 Rotation-66 build

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

Impression of the Norton F1 Rotation-66 build.

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173mph driver avoids jail

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

OK, so this guy was in a car not on a bike, but I thought I should draw people’s attention to this: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/derbyshire/7955457.stm The police have allegedly clocked him at nearly 50mph more than his car is capable of, the…

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