November 2012 Archives - Motorcycle Mojo

The Tune Up

Well, it’s great to be back. I’d like to thank Pat Morrison for the stellar job he’s done manning Mojo Garage, but beginning with this issue, we’ll be working out of my toolbox. This month,...

BMW GS Trophy

Camaraderie. It’s the operative word when describing the BMW GS Challenge. After attending the third GS Challenge, hosted last June by Montreal-based dealer Moto Internationale, the term...

Stella Feature Bike

Buy-and-sell Internet sites can be a wonderful resource when looking for a project – if you’re willing to wade through the crap. And then again, sometimes it’s the misaligned and decrepit that...

Remembrance Tour with Grampa

I was twenty years old when my eighty-year-old paternal grandfather, Sidney Turner, passed away in 1974. Although I had not seen him for a few years, he was pretty special to me. He was of the age...

The Friendly Assassin

Evolutionary,rather than revolutionary, best sums up Kawasaki’s newly updated 2012 Ninja 650. That’s not a bad thing. The outgoing 2011 model was already a competent mid-sized motorcycle, one...

Victory Cross Roads

Whether heading down the straight and narrow or turning the next corner, the Cross Roads is a capable touring bike that oozes confidence throughout the ride. Victory has hit a home run with this...