August 2012

Fork Oil Change
Your first line of defence when battling frost heaves, ruts and cracks in the road is the fork on your motorcycle. The most basic fork is the telescopic fork. It’s a simple device consisting of two...
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The Glory of Rust and Patina
With thousands of parts, hundreds of motorcycles and mechanical advice at every table, the CVMG’s Paris rally was a dream come true for a vintage motorcycle aficionado.A barn-fresh, flathead,...
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Norton 99 Deluxe
More isn’t always better. The weather protection provided by a touring motorcycle is commonplace today, but the introduction of enclosed bodywork in the ’50s was a short-lived experiment that...
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West Kootenay Circle Tour
In a land of rivers, lakes and mountains, the Kootenays provide some of the best riding in British Columbia. The wind was certainly picking up as I headed west out of Cochrane, Alberta, but most of...
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Red Rocket
England in the ’50s and ’60s was an exciting time for motorcyclists. Developments in the British motorcycle industry included, most notably, Triumph’s reputation as a strong runner in the...
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Long Distance Travel Planning – Part II
Last issue, Paddy explained that all you need is a buddy or two, a few beers and a map to get started planning the big trip. This issue he gets a bit more serious, because your trip might be over...
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Tiger Tank
In 1973, an inexperienced motorcyclist by the name of Ted Simon burdened a 500 cc Triumph Tiger 100 under a mountain of luggage, and then embarked on a four-year, 125,000-kilometre odyssey through 45...
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