Before I actually got into motorcycles, I always thought you had to premix your gas and oil just like my dad’s chainsaw. I wondered how people could fill up at gas stations if they needed to know their right ratio as they filled up the tank with gas and oil together. It was years later before I found out that bikes…

Congrats on the new purchase and adventure! Everybody starts somewhere, and it sounds like you’ve got a great start compared to many.

Fully agree. Though Goodwood Revival has been moving up the list.

God forbid you let the magic smoke out.

Happy to see this on the page. I’m a little surprised the whole Garner debacle didn’t get more headlines, but such is the media. I look forward to hearing more about Norton and maybe some test ride articles in the future?

It’s 6 of both. I’m just saying I don’t like 4 cylinders/4 carbs so there’s no way I’d go to a 6 cylinder/6 carbs engine.

They are magnificent to hear. I know a guy in the vintage club with a beautiful version that he rides around.

This show is on my bucket list, plus the ONE show and Barber. So many amazing builds and impressive bikes at this one.

You think the Z900 looks old? I think it’s just getting into it’s maturity. Old-looking to me would be something like the W650/W800. Basically a Kawi version of the Bonneville. Others could be the Enfields, and of course Triumphs.

Best of luck Raph! Your carspotting will be forever one of my favorite video sets here.

For some reason, I’ve been seeing a lot about Guzzis both in person and on the interwebs. Fate and a wife won’t let me add another to my stable right now but I’ve always liked their looks. Not super keen on Italian engineering though.

I’d expect the new EIC to be announced next week since that person starts Monday? The new one has already been announced elsewhere. A friend from college as it happens to be.

I wold posit that a Triumph Tiger could fit the bill. Not a new one, but the older ones are quite good in my experience.

My biggest regret with my trip to Hamburg was not getting to see this place in person. Looks absolutely fantastic.

The SSJ is a mess of a plane. Numerous premature maintenance issues, poor engine performance, and limited support. The only reason some Russian airlines took them was due to the government dictating it to keep the company moving. They do indeed have their own aerospace industry, but it’s nowhere near the level of funct…

There are enough MRO offices in Russia for major airlines that it shouldn’t be hard to gather a lot of repair information if they take them.

As time goes on, I imagine this may end up being like a Cuba Cars situation. Planes will get stripped for parts to allow others to fly, parts will be cobbled together until they eventually fall apart. If you have a fear of flying, I wouldn’t go anywhere near Russia in the future until this gets cleaned up.

Wide open throttle on a small displacement bike is way more fun than going the same speed on a larger displacement bike.

My all time favorite has to be 1952 Vincent Black Lightning by Richard Thompson

Eh we got those in NC too. No f’s given about everyone behind them.