Category Archives: Bikes

Just a quick post this time… Picked up my new Yamaha R1 yesterday (the last was hi-jacked!). Feels good to be back on a superbike again! Took it down to Brighton with a friend who picked up his new Honda … Continue reading →

What is it with kids (14-18 year olds I mean, god I must be getting old!) these days. They see a bike and they feel that they must try to get you to ‘do a wheelie’ for them. “Yes mate, … Continue reading →

I’ve been getting a few messages here and there via LondonBikers.com about my R1 from people who have seen similar bikes, or suspicious characters etc. Some people have actually gone as far as to take a photo of the bike … Continue reading →

So, first impressions after a weekend of KTM ownership. It’s very, er, agricultural. Having always owned japanese, inline four cylinder sports and superbikes this 625cc single seems very lumpy! For me, it definitely lacks something. Having said that, it is … Continue reading →

I’m picking up my new (second hand) bike this afternoon, a 2004 KTM 640 supermoto. So why am I not excited? Normally I have difficulty sleeping and concentrating on work, but this time it’s just not the same. Normally I … Continue reading →

I was away at the NEC in Birmingham yesterday for the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show 2005. To be honest it was a bit disappointing compared to last year. There were a few new bikes on show, most notable for … Continue reading →

Well, I think I’ve formulated a good plan for getting back on the road. Obviously, with two thefts on my 3 year history insuring an R1 is going to be a nightmare, and buying a new R1 just before the … Continue reading →

It’s my birthday today. On Friday night I nipped home from the Ace Cafe to pick up a bag, and as I was about to leave the house two men attacked me and stole the R1. Here’s the full story … Continue reading →

Just received a call from Norwich Union, the insurance company of the guy that knocked me off my bike on Saturday. He has contacted them and admitted full liability for the accident, and they are going to send an engineer … Continue reading →

Damn! Got knocked off the bike again on Saturday. Silly driver switched lanes on me… Of course, he couldn’t check his mirror or indicate because he was too busy chatting on his mobile phone. Luckily I was not hurt, just … Continue reading →