Flies on the Visor | The inane ramblings of a motorcycle obsessed idiot

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French Motorway Tolls on a Motorcycle

As the chance to go touring on my motorcycle gets closer to being a reality, I decided to try and truly understand the French Motorway Tolls and how the Peage…Read more

Published: May 28, 2020

Categories: Road Riding, Touring

Delkevic Aftermarket Exhaust Silencer Kits

I ordered a Delkevic aftermarket exhaust silencer - "End Can" - for my V-Strom. Now, before we go any further, I should point out that other aftermarket exhausts are available.…Read more

Published: May 26, 2020

Categories: Motorcycle Servicing, Road Test

Two wheels and an engine? I'll give it a bash and most likely enjoy it.

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Helmet Padding: Restoring that Factory Fresh feeling

Having washed my RST Jacket in reproofer, and removed the dead bugs from my leathers, I decided it was time to freshen up the padding inside my helmet. Why I…Read more

Published: May 23, 2020

Categories: Motorcycle Servicing

If you had to choose between dating a Super Model or riding your bike ... would you choose 2-Stroke or 4-Stroke?

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SatNav Planning Software or a Paper Map?

Having chosen where your motorcycle tour will take you and whether you are using a fixed base or going cross country touring – if not take a look here -…Read more

Published: May 19, 2020

Categories: Touring

Husband? Oh yes ... I remember. I traded him for my 998

Ducati Riding Lady

Suzuki Customer Services

When we buy a motorcycle, all of the usual things go through our mind. We think about horsepower and handling. There is street credibility and also bragging rights to be…Read more

Published: May 13, 2020

Categories: Motorcycle Servicing

The basics of Motorcycle Touring

Over the past weeks, I've come up with so many motorcycle trips I want to take I’m going to need six months touring to put a dent in them. If…Read more

Published: May 10, 2020

Categories: Touring