Someone on Reddit’s r/motorcycles has shared full Australian catalogs from Honda, Yamaha, and Kawasaki in 1994 (with a bonus of Kawi’s catalog from 1993) as well. Come take a trip down memory lane.
Video Intermission – Circle of Shaman
View PostVideo Intermission – Checkpoints
Checkpoints is a just-released 40 minute documentary about what it’s like when you dedicate your life to off-road racing. It features five riders between the ages of 15 and 75, and it’s now availble for free on YouTube! Come take a look. The piece was created by Traction eRag and Motojournalism, and it was partially funded via this Kickstarter project. …
Audio Intermission – Handbuilt Podcast with Paul d’Orleans
As if Alan Stulberg and his cronies didn’t have enough to do with running Revival Cycles and the Handbuilt Show, they’ve started a podcast. Their first guest? Paul d’Orleans – aka The Vintagent or the guy whose last name no one can pronounce.
Music Intermission – 1952 Vincent Black Lightning by Richard Thompson
The lyrics (courtesy of Lyrics Mode) if you care to sing along: Said Red Molly to James that’s a fine motorbike A girl could feel special on any such like Said James to Red Molly, my hat’s off to you It’s a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952 And I’ve seen you at the corners and cafes it seems Red hair and …
Video Intermission – A Politician Thanks You
Senator David Leyonhjelm represents New South Wales in Australia, and while you may not agree with all of his political views, I assume you’ll still appreciate this speech he presented in office last fall.
Video Intermission – Career Change
Topher Ingalls was a privateer motocross racer who’s recently transition into a career in real estate. Normally that wouldn’t merit much a mention here, but he madea little advertisment for himself that’s worth a look…or two.
Video Intermission – Count to Five
I thought it was impressive enough that these guys got 5 riders on a Yamaha YZF – then they attempt a stunt!
Video Intermission – “That’s Not What It’s Supposed To Do”
View PostVideo Intermission – 21 Jump Street
Following up on the Honda VFR he submitted yesterday, reader Joe N also shares this amusing segment from an episode of 21 Jump Street with Johnny Depp. “Watch the clutch!”
Picture Intermission – LA Motorcycle Club in 1911
I was sent a link to this from Reddit, and it’s one of the coolest motorcycle-related photos I’ve ever seen. Here’s an image of the Los Angeles Motorcycle Club in Venice.
Picture Intermission – A Motorcycle-Riding Alligator
Florida is often the butt of jokes with shows like…well, name a show. That’s why you shouldn’t be surprised to learn that in Lakeland, Florida, a woman named Mary Thorn has a pet alligator named Rambo that weighs 125 pounds, has is own bedroom, and is a passenger on her motorcycle. Long story short, she’s had a license to keep …
Video Intermission – Honda Safety Film – The Invisible Circle
Here’s a motorcycle safety piece produced by (and starring) Honda motorcycles. It’s all about the ‘invisible circle’, as you the idea that you have to pretend that you are invisible to other vehicles. It’s cute, it’s fairly obvious, it’ll give you a nostalgia kick, and it features a Honda S90 – what else could you want?!
Video Intermission – WSBK 2016, Round 2
Kawasaki has been whupping everyone in World Superbike this year with a a number of 1-2 finishes between Tom Sykes and Jonathan Rea. The two continued their dominance this last round at Chang International Circuit in Thailand (with a cameo from Chaz Davies, and the last 8 laps were real fun to watch. Check ’em out here:
Video Intermission – 1970s Kawasaki Commercials
If you’re on this site, you like older bikes – and you’re going to like the kick of nostalgia you get from this compilation of 70s Kawasaki ads put together by Koup’s Cycle Shop. Kawasaki – let the good times roll!