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Custom: Manitoba Scout – A Personal Vision
Indian Motorcycle challenged its global network of dealers to a custom Scout contest. Some entries, like this one from Manitoba, drew very personal sources of inspiration. “Barn-fresh” is not exactly…
Saying Things Out Loud : Talking About Custom Bikes
When television interviewers come calling for a specialty cable show, it’s an opportunity for Rich Burgess to think twice about his bikes. I recently had a chance to do a…
Beautiful Opposition : A BMW R5 Tribute Custom
A classic boxer takes on a modern twist in the hands of Swedish pro customizers with the BMW R5 Homage. Eighty years ago BMW launched the R5, a bike that represented…
Ducati 750GT : Dr. Taglioni’s First Twin
As the 1970s opened, it was clear Ducati needed a best seller, purpose built for the American market. It could be argued that Ducati’s current success is due in part…
Going Forward by Looking Backward – Vintage Style
The retro theme for motorcycles has been around for a long time, so perhaps it’s true that you will never go out of style if you start with a vintage…
In Praise of Cheap Tools
We all needs cheap tools occasionally – but especially if they only have to work once.. Everybody likes nice tools. It’s not crazy (well, maybe not) to find mechanics with north…
First Cut is … the Shallowest? : Windshield Modification
“I Can See Clearly Now” could have been the title of this story, but Rich Burgess riffs on a different ‘70s tune while cutting corners for his lovely Corrine while…
Same But Different : 2016 Yamaha FJR1300
Yamaha engineers slide new tech into a longtime favourite – 2016 Yamaha FJR1300. Take an existing odd-shaped box, build something completely new but make sure the “new” fits perfectly into…
The Rise of Micro Machines: Small Displacement Motorcycles
The category of small displacement motorcycles gets more intriguing with each passing day. Build it small and they will come. Or so the theory goes, although whether that actually happens…
The Canadian Contender : Can-Am Sonic 500
This 1982 Can-Am Sonic 500 is a rock-ribbed reminder of how Bombardier once stood atop the MX world. In sales training, they call it the puppy-dog close. You let your…
The Genius Of Black Gold : Motor Oil
Rich wants more love and understanding for that humble yet hardworking can of motor oil. Time to change out the miracle juice. Most people don’t appreciate how hard oil works…
The Over The Hill Gang – Bella Coola Adventure
Six veteran bikers find adventure on the infamous road to Bella Coola, British Columbia. “The Hill” always looms large. Over coffee late last year a few ‘old’ friends and I…
Face Meet Dirt – Off-Road Training
Yes, in fact you can teach an old dog new tricks. A crash course in off-road training academics brings one savvy vet up to speed in a hurry. My roadracing…
Ariel Cyclone – Oh Boy!
Buddy Holly and the Ariel Cyclone In May 1958, Buddy Holly and the Crickets (Joe Mauldin and Jerry Allison) had just returned to Dallas, Texas from a world tour. That’ll…
Not the Best Way to Store Your Motorcycle …
There are good ways to store your motorcycle and then there are bad ones to put your motorcycle into long-term cold storage. Our Tech Advisor brings home a beaut. I picked up…
Riding the Algoma Loop
It’s a summer staycation for two riders with time and a Suzuki M109 on their hands. Their destination: one of Ontario’s truly great circuits – the Algoma Loop. My husband…
Horizons Unlimited and A Gathering of Travellers
The worldwide series of Travellers Meetings hosted by Horizons Unlimited are opportunities to pick the brains of savvy long-haulers. I was on the final leg of my 900-kilometre ride to…
Custom: Triumph Chopper – Class of ’69
There’s no place like home—especially if you can bring back parts for the design of your dreams via a Triumph chopper. Custom chops don’t come much more Old School than…
Yamaha FJ-09 : Long Haul Triple
Stretching a platform to stretch the miles. Yamaha’s FJ-09 takes the triple motor and platform for a longer haul. We had the opportunity to ride Yamaha’s FZ-09 when it was…
Shame About Your Shim – Trouble on the Columbia Plateau
With the Husky in a huff and the forest in flames, a very lost Kevin realizes he’s geographically located somewhere between the frying pan and the fire on the Columbia…
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