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Oakham Treasures Collection – Review
Recently I have been to a number of transport related museums and enjoyed using them as an excuse to get out and about on two wheels. Well, I have another one for you to check out. The Oakham Treasures collection is located not too far from Bristol and junction 19 of the M5. Although I Continue reading
Anglesey Transport Museum – Review and Pictures
Tucked away in the North-West corner of Wales, the Anglesey Transport Museum is a bit of a hidden gem. Situated close to fantastic roads for motorcycling that run through the Snowdonia (Eyri) National Park, the museum is an ideal ‘target-destination’ for a ride-out. Especially so for those based in the North-West and English Midlands. More Continue reading
Moretonhampstead Motor Museum – Southern Delight
Well, this museum was a very pleasant surprise. I only learned of its existence a few weeks ago. Unexpectedly I found myself in the area recently, so I took the opportunity and popped in for a look around. The museum is housed in a former bus garage This is a cracking set-up: Housed in what Continue reading
Suzuki Hayabusa: What does it mean and other uses of the name
Based on many sources I have ascertained the following historical information about the Hayabusa. The name, as you may have already heard, comes from the Japanese for Peregrine Falcon. It is one of the few animals which can travel at about 300km per hour (in a dive). The designer apparently came up with the name Continue reading
Blasts From my Past – Yamaha RD250LC – Autumnal Adventures
Test passed, now for something quicker! I passed my bike test back in the days when merely returning from your ride with a pulse was sufficient to get you through. Immediately I graduated from my cute, but somewhat beleaguered Honda CB100N to a much cooler (and quicker!!) Yamaha RD250LC. Picking one manic ride from the Continue reading
Triumph Motorcycles – Factory Tour – If They are Cool Enough for McQueen….
The rebirth of Triumph Motorcycles since 1990 has been a truly amazing success story. They have grown to a point now where they are a global brand once more. Triumph now have sales and manufacturing sites all over the world. The bikes are very well regarded by both the motorcycle press and owners alike. A Continue reading
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum – Review
Tucked away in the Wiltshire village of Calne you will find the Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum. Being honest, I have to admit that I had never heard of it until very recently. But the feedback I’d heard and read was very positive. So I decided to check it out for myself. Hidden gem Upon arrival you Continue reading
Honda CD 200 – Learns to Fly!
The adventures of the much abused Honda CD200 continue: Over to Mark Truther Hardy On my the trip around Wales, I found that the Honda picked up punctures faster than my old Suzuki X5 blew cranks! Not only is this is a lot cheaper to fix, as a bonus the CD used no oil, and Continue reading
Honda C50 – Walking The Dog
My first honest to goodness motorcycle! Back in bleak days of 1981 £25 represented nearly one week’s wages for me. The joys of life in ‘Maggies Britain’. However it was enough for me to buy my very first honest to goodness motorcycle, a 1972 Honda C50. That’s right; the ionic ‘Stepthru’. Widely regarded in the Continue reading
Honda CD200 Benly – Adventures of a Puncture Repair Man
A highly amusing tale as recounted by our newest guest writer Mark Truther Hardy: After a short unsuccessful time with a Suzuki X5, which involved teenage tuning attempts and broken cranks. A mate offered me a tidy Honda CD200 Benly Even a Honda is Better Than no Bike! ” Er thanks …but I can’t afford Continue reading