Last Tuesday, I got word from the insurance company that the ‘78 Honda CB750 was covered, so I could try to start it and make a test ride. A friend was present to witness the big moment, but the bike refused to start. I didn’t feel like wrenching (not in the least because I didn’t […]

No biker without a Project Bike. Well - if you like wrenching, that is . I just came back from buying my time sink for the coming months - a 1978 Honda CB750F2, in full race look (the picture doesn’t show it, but there’s a matching fairing). Looks may deceive, but my research indicates […]

Nice - the “who visited Route U55 B&B in 2005″ pictures have been posted. Nostalgia for me, pictures of me and my old bike (may she rest in peace) here and here.
Skye rocks for bikers, and Richard’s B&B rocks even more. I’m already looking forward to another stay next year…

The Dutch MAG reports that parliament has unanimously accepted a motion to prohibit cable-barriers, also known as “egg cutters” in biker circles.
It is good to see that there’s finally some attention for motorcycles. I was shocked to hear that there are requirements for road barriers with respect to their safety to cars, but nothing […]

If you want to see me drooling, make me click on BMW R 1200 GS Adventure - webBikeWorld. I rode the ‘regular’ R1200GS for a weekend, and it’s an incredible fun machine. The only drawback maybe against my RT is that the steering feels very light, even at highway speeds, which is a bit unsettling […]

We had a bit of a blizzard last week, which was really early, so I went looking for ways to survive the probably harsh winter on my bike.
Luckily, there’s a solution to every problem .