Back in the late nineties - early naughties, popularity of the “hooligan” bikes were at an all time high. The biggest selling bikes with new bikers were the 600cc range of naked bikes. Honda Hornet, Suzuki Bandit, and the Ducati Monster. These bike were easy to modify, easy to ride and had fast acceleration, ideal... Continue Reading →
For those cold winter journeys, it good to have an all-weather jacket as the elements can be unpredictable, but it always seems to be cold. Here are a range of all-weather textile jackets. RST Raptor 2 (Maxtex) £150 (top left) Hein Gericke Torino (Gore-tex) £200 (top right) Rev'it Legacy 2 GTX (Gore-tex) £270 (bottom right)... Continue Reading →
After you have purchased the bike of your dreams, the second most important purchase is going to be some head protection. This is an item you want to fit properly and feel comfortable but it also helps if it looks good. Here are some midrange Lids around the £300 Mark. Shark EvoLine Series 3 around £320 This... Continue Reading →
I have now been a category A license holder for a year now. I passed my test in the cold and wet December of 2011. In this year, I have been many runs, from runs that took me to the highlands to small runs round the corner. Even though I have been driving a car... Continue Reading →
This road is quiet alternative to A82 that runs along the side of Loch Lomond. Arrochar to Dumbarton (25 miles) A814, runs alongside Loch Long then to Garelochhead and down the side of Gare Loch. Then you can take in the sights of Helesbourgh before you reach Dumbarton. If you have traveled the A82, you... Continue Reading →
The new 2013 Yamaha FJR1300A, an update of the trusty Yamaha FJR 2001 onwards. This tourer comes with all the bits you need for a comfortable journey. 146bh from a 1,298cc 4-cylinder engine, sportsbike-type aluminium frame, fully-adjustable screen, cowl, seat and handlebars, Yamaha D-MODE, Cruise Control, Traction Control System (TCS), large 25-litre fuel tank, side cases, heated grips,... Continue Reading →
It's only 10 miles long on a single track road, but the Old Largs Road has lots of twists and turns and some nice views, and on a nice summers day, it's a good run. This is topped off with Largs at the end, so you can park up, have a coffee, ice-cream or a... Continue Reading →
The Italian motorbike makers "Moto Guzzi" have updated the California model. This bike comes in two models, Touring and Custom. Both come with a 21ltr tank, 96hp from a 1,380cc 900 V twin engine, MGCT Traction Control, Cruise Control, ABS and Shaft Drive. The Touring comes with additions including a screen and panniers. The California... Continue Reading →
If your looking for some extras for your bike, I would always recommend amazon or ebay for the best bargains. But if you have deep pockets, and do not mind spending a bit extra for some serious quality, you should have a look here: http://www.rizoma.com They cover most new bikes and have a universal section for... Continue Reading →
The road to Applecross is a great road to go on the bikes. It's a single track road with amazing views. You can find many videos on youtube of people traveling along this road. If your planning a trip in the Highlands you should put this road on your map. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applecross
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