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Ok, so at least one person wanted more buggy stuff...How\'s about this slideshow I made up for the chaps at the work - pics and just a few video snips:PS: had another outing in the buggy the weekend before last... |
moto - 2024-04-24 07:55:42 |
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Ok, I should be writing up a wee ride from two weeks ago - but, I\'ve been busy.Colin and I are about three weeks back from another South Island adventure. This time around we took his Can-Am Maverick down and joined up with 6 other buggies for... |
moto - 2024-04-20 08:06:28 |
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Just noticed what seemed like a familiar profile on an eBay offering and sure enough, it was a Kawabusa, but this time it’s the Kawabusa 3 Turbo Edition. Norm Wilding built two previous versions, the original Kawabusa and Kawabusa 2, while this... |
moto - 2024-04-20 08:06:19 |
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It felt like it\'d been ages since I\'d ridden a bike and when I threw a leg over the T7 on Good Friday and hit the gravel I was decidedly wobbly for a while.I\'d ridden out to Pohangina and then climbed up Finnis Road where the corrugations... |
moto - 2024-04-20 08:06:28 |
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On Sunday I had the chance to tag along for just a wee bit (500 or so km) of yet another IBA ride that Chris and Stella were attempting. Not happy with having completed a SS1600 (that incorporated this years NI800 route) on Good Friday, they had... |
moto - 2024-04-20 08:06:28 |
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Popped over to the folks for a visit and took a slightly longer route home. Tried out Sport mode, think I like it... |
moto - 2024-03-09 07:03:46 |
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You\'ll never guess but I\'ve actually finished the write-up! Record time eh"Here it be: http://banditrider.weebly.com/2024-tt2000.htmlOh, and we followed up the 350km on Sunday morning with a wee ride up SH1 to Kaikoura (approx 590km... |
moto - 2024-03-07 06:51:24 |
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Yeah, it\'s all about the TT2000 at the moment. And as far as I\'m concerned that\'s just great!I thought that having just finished teh \'24 event that I should definitely get my \'23 write-up done. Actually, it\'s not that slack of... |
moto - 2024-03-03 06:45:11 |
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moto - 2024-02-29 06:49:37 |
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The collection includes all new products and categories, each designed and developed by a dedicated in-house team of professionals. The line includes the launch of Indian Motorcycle?s most comprehensive range of motorcycle helmets to date, new... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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 Yesterday was the Bush Riders Xmas Trail ride. Today I am sore...Totally worth it!The ride was just 40mins ute drive from my place and by the time I got there, there were plenty of vehicles parked up and bikes being unloaded. I parked between... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41 |
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Harley-Davidson Confirms LiveWire on Schedule for 2019 Release. An aging primary demographic is forcing the American manufacturer to shift its current marketing and branding strategies in an effort to stay relevant, and profitable. No model better... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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The Thursday phone call often starts with "it\'s ages since we went for a ride". Well, this time it was doubly true as the phone call was on Wednesday night...Colin needed a ride on his 890 and I was dead keen on getting the T7 out too - I had... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41 |
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Even if you are not into Japanese motorcycles, you may be familiar with the Kawasaki KZ 1000. The two main reasons are that they were ridden by California Highway Patrol officers Ponch and Jon of the 1977?1984 TV show CHiPs and 14 of them were used... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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After a not so nice trip in the dark (and before a big trip) on the Super Ten I decided that she needed some more watts pointing up road. Previously I had a set of expensive Denali D4\'s on the Super Ten but I\'ve moved them over to the T7 as... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41 |
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Attended by more than 3,000 people from around the world, the annual event included appearances by icons of motorcycle racing and design, a stunning display of the rarest, fastest and most beautiful motorcycles in history, an array of artisanal... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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Looking for a trusted source for your performance cylinder head work" For 37 years , Zipper’s Performance has been known for reliable, high quality performance components, and its headwork has always been considered top notch. Over the... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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After the article on the Sutton radial, I was contacted by Ian Drysdale. Ian has been a busy guy with a lot of amazing projects currently underway. Among the many things he mentioned, one really got my attention, the Drysdale 1000 V8 sportsbike that... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:35 |
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“From reading and asking questions, you broaden your knowledge, your thinking, every aspect of your life.” Bernard Marcus, Cofounder of The Home Depot |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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No riding on Saturday and a later start on Sunday saw me finally deciding to get out and take in a little ride around 11 in the morning.We\'d had some pretty chilly weather earlier in the week and on Friday, Whariti got a big dump of snow on it. ... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41 |
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The Dyna platform may have ceased production, but they remain an important part of the custom scene and companies like S&S Cycle continue to make cool parts for them! Their latest includes slip on mufflers in two different formats designed to... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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Enjoy the latest comfort and performance features in new helmets for men and women from the Harley-Davidson® Riding Gear & Apparel line. Ideal for the avid rider, the new Mason?s Yard Sun Shield S05 3/4 Helmet $300*) offers a combination of... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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Got a note the other day from a reader in New Zealand, Richard Gray, who wanted to share some information about the MV Agusta 350 Vetturetta. Never heard of it" Neither had I, but it’s not a motorcycle, it’s a motorcycle engine powered car, a... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:35 |
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 While the new Trumpy was getting its first service I had a few hours to kill. And the bike shop gave me just thing to go for a short pootle.The tiniest 1200 twin I\'ve ever ridden. And what a little cracker!It was easy for short me to be... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41 |
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The nimble Sportster® remains one of the favorite for ladies looking for an easy and fun ride. A good rear suspension travel, a low comfortable seat and easy-reach handlebars in a small package give them the confidence they need. And when men gift a... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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Yeah, I know, I\'ve been lazy with my posting. Maybe after I get this wee one done...Yesterday was maintenance/farkle time for the T7. I started off by absolutely spoiling the bike by cleaning it (leaving clumps of mud all over the place where... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41 |
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Rebuffini has designed and developed the new innovative Nexo 4.0 inverted front end to offer supreme performance to Harley-Davidson? motorcycles. With 46 mm diameter inner tube and 58 mm clamps. Adjustable with almost innumerable settings in order... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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So, as per normal, Colin and I needed to go for a ride on Sunday. And I was very keen to get out the yellow bike and see if I could still ride it. I somehow managed to talk Colin into a trip into his backyard.The ride was great and as usual a... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41 |
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Due to a health issue discovered in 2017 requiring all my attention, I can no longer focus 100% on writing the Cyril Huze Post and traveling intensively in the US and abroad. Consequently, I plan to retire and turn a new corner in my life to see... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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Cyril Huze grew up in Paris, France. At the age of 18, he left home to stake his independence. He self-funded his higher education and earned a masters in marketing. At age 24, he starts gaining experience working for American advertising agencies... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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Indian Motorcycle Racing and reigning 2017 American Flat Track (AFT) Champion Jared Mees secured the top leaderboard position with a win at the Texas Half-Mile. Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma City Privateer Chad Cose secured his first career AFT... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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... to 2023A couple of days after Christmas and still getting used to this holidaying lark, a ride was needed. And there just happened to be a local World Raid T7 needing an introduction to gravel. And Colin and I were just the guys to show Dave... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41 |
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Started in 1895, the Miami Cycle Manufacturing Company was building bicycles and Motorcycles using names Racycle, and Miami. In 1911, it purchased Merkel wth all production moved to Middletown Ohio. This acquisition gave Miami Cycle Manufacturing... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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Well, this is the ride I\'ve been waiting for ever since I bought the RMX.  The Glen Orua trail ride was the first trail ride that Colin and I did on our WR\'s and it was a bit of a mission due to the boggy conditions. But, we both had... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41 |
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Harley-Davidson Unveils More than 80 Events Across 20+ Venues, All Packed Into Five Days.The Harley-Davidson® 115th Anniversary Hillclimb, which will offer a taste of Harley-Davidson heritage while showcasing the heart-pumping excitement of today?s... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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The weekend before last, Colin and I kicked off a decent bit of motorcycle therapy by taking on the New Zealand Distance Riders North Island 800 (800km in 12hrs). We even managed to convince Brett, Glen and John to join us. Unfortunately John... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41 |
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One of the reasons why we\'d had such a rapid 1,600km trip around the island is that we had plans for Friday - Tim was taking a cheeky day off to take us riding.  We were in that much of a hurry we got back a day early...This meant that Thursday... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41 |
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Harley Davidson has given up on the air cooled Sportster, the classic V-Twin is no more in the Sporty line up. Emissions regulations and all that. But wait, what’s this" Well, it’s called the SWM Stormbreaker V1200. It looks like an air cooled... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:35 |
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So, yesterday it was raining in Colin\'s neck of the woods but it wasn\'t here and I didn\'t care anyway so decided to zip up to Taihape to catch up with Glen.After a nice little warm up around the Manawatu Scenic Route (including a couple of... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41 |
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Throughout its history, the Indian Scout has been one of the most versatile V-twin platforms. The new Kuryakyn Legacy collection celebrates its rich heritage bycombining bold lines, dimensional depth, and traditional fit and finish for a classically... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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Snap Fabrication?s Joe Mielke brings the custom culture charity event of the season back to the Buffalo Chip® CrossRoads to benefit LifeScape of South Dakota. The sixth annual FXR Show & Dyna Mixer is a unique social opportunity to hang out and... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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 Just another title... View this post on Instagram A post shared by MXGP (@mxgp) |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41 |
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The Fresno Riding Shoe by Roland Sands DesignSD blends the classic look and feel of an old-school skateboard shoe with modern motorcycle functionality and protection. Only the finest quality top grain cowhide is used to construct the upper and the... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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fA fun video of Wrecking Crew Rider Brad Baker spinning some laps on the FTR1200 Custom, the one-off build that was unveiled last fall at EICMA. |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33 |
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Digging back through The Kneeslider, I found the article with the first CAD drawings and patterns for this engine, a turbocharged 14 cylinder, two row, radial engine using the cylinders and heads from a Yamaha XV1700 Warrior. That was 10 years ago.... |
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:35 |
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