EXTREME CAMPING Have you ever been stung on the… er, the backside by a mosquito the size of a hummingbird? I mean, for all I know it actually was a hummingbird that got me near Ain Salah in the Sahara; a vampire desert hummingbird. Whatever it was, I was reminded of its...
Once upon a time (that’s always been a good way to start a story, hasn’t it?), motorcyclists held firmly to the belief that they were a fraternity. A brotherhood, as it were. Of the handlebars, no less. I was one of those believers. My belief was grounded in my experiences, which...
New motorcycle prices go up, they go down. It can be hard to keep track of all the changes. Australian Motorcyclist Magazine supplies you with all the latest up to date prices from all the manufacturers currently in the country. Things like special deals, cash backs, factory...
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HELLO, HONDA! PART 1THE JAPANESE ARRIVE IN AUSTRALIA, AND WHO SHOULD BE THERE TO GREET THEM BUT OUR LESTER WORDS LESTER MORRIS The C100 Super Cub, Honda’s world-beater. One balmy day way back in 1958 I was lurking behind the spare parts counter of Ryde Motorcycles, the suburban...
CARBON, MESH AND MUSTANGSYAMAHA MT-07 CARBON BARKBUSTERS This month our long term Yamaha MT- 07 has clocked up just over 2000km. I still haven’t had it in for its first service – naughty, naughty, but it has been planned with Yamaha to get it done. We all know the wonderful...
GREAT. AND SANDY FRASER ISLAND, QLD World Heritage-listed Fraser Island is a rare and beautiful destination, at the start of the Great Barrier Reef, offering a refreshing change from the mainland of Australia. The island’s untamed wilderness and rugged, natural charm entices from...
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BEHIND THE COUNTER GENUINE BOURBON WHISKEY COMES FROM KENTUCKY. SO DO URALS. REALLY? Jon TaylorURAL-IMZ AUSTRALIA 500 Terrible Vale Road,Kentucky, NSW 2354 02 6778 7436jon@imzural.com.au Back in 2007, Jon Taylor was looking for a new challenge after handing over the reins of his...
