Saturday 31 May 2008

TourMaster 2 piece rain suit review

My rain suit I ordered from NewEnough in the USA has arrived. Shipping from NewEnough was only available via USPS express which added a little extra to the cost and may put me off shopping with them again since motorcycle apparel isnt something you would normally require urgently. Certainly have it as an option but not the only choice. My items ended up sitting at the post office for a week

Friday 23 May 2008

Motorcycle books

I have read a number of motorcycle publications and there are three books I can highly recommend.Firstly the book that needs no introduction, the famous Twist of the Wrist (vol 2) from Keith Code. A performance riding handbook that explains in everyday terms what is happening when you brake, corner and accelerate on a motorcycle which has helped many people. A easy to read book that you can

Saturday 17 May 2008

Japan Motorcycle Tour - reloaded

I find myself somewhat unexpectedly heading off to Japan next month so I have decided to revisit my plans to do some riding there that I had shelved from last year.Previously I had a rather grand plan for a two week tour however this was canceled when I changed jobs and found myself unable to go. Since then I have forgotten much of the Japanese I had studied and have been so busy with this new

Sunday 11 May 2008

Far West ride report.

I decided to try another ride west today. I had briefly considered north however with the exception of a couple of sections mostly find the northern roads uninspiring so west it was.I had no plan to begin with, just wanted to turn some wheels and try take my mind off work and the selfish people that have been zapping my spirit of late. And so with a small spark of an idea that winter will soon

Sunday 4 May 2008

Australia's best motorcycle roads. Wisemans ferry and Bucketty to Woolombi

Wisemans Ferry and Bucketty to Wollombi.It has been a while since I posted any roads from my Moto-GP tour last year, however I still have a few left to show you and talk about. The rides here north of Sydney are no doubt well known and popular for Sydney based riders who would have alot more information on them, however I come from Brisbane so I will be speaking from a touring point of view. I