helicopterjim R.I.P.

Max is testing in a F1 car today.

Similar to a Japanese Harley!!

Mods and Rockers, eh! Who won?

Less use! Useless? I always wondered the origins of that word. Never knew it was a Guzzi thing!

Damn! If them gophers are anything like the pine beetles we got north of the border, I sure hope they don't come south. They looks like they could tear up a corn field in no time flat!!!

Prices are in Pounds Sterling.

Looks like November 2007 then!!

.... and a few wild helicopter pilots!! But then that wouldn't concern any of you. I'll go away now.......

I wonder how Max will get on with the one tire rule. Max has a riding style that isn't too hard on tires vs a lot of the MotoGP guys who need tires that can handle the heat from lots of wheelspin. The Pirelli's seem to spin a lot for most of the WSBK guys so perhaps the tire will favour Max. I thnk I am really going to enjoy this season!!

Toujours les mêmes, comment cherche les femmes (Italiennes!)!!

I thought they were 6000 rounds per minute?

Latest news is that Piaggio Canada will be the Canadian distributor of Moto Guzzi and Aprilia. To start bikes will still come through USA to Toronto then to dealers but if sales increase then directly to Canada. The hassles with Transport Canada are not recertifying (whew) but in reregistering the new distributor. Have also heard that 2 or 3 Breva 100's may have arrived in Seattle. Canada will be another 3 monthes yet. Griso another 6 monthes.

Do you have a PowerCommander installed? I am trying to line up a dyno session this spring strictly for V11's to compare mapping and tweak up anyones setup. I'll post on this site if I can arrange it reasonably. Location would likely be Langley. Try the high compression pistons. I love the midrange torque my bike makes now. You could regrease your steering bearings and recheck the torque on all the fasteners on your bike. How about airbox mods. Wheely practice when it stops raining. Lots to do!

Foe anyone who wants to vote on WSBK vs MotoGP on the Soup net try this link here! VOTE.

...and the beer ain't too bad either. Just stay away from the Bundaberg rum!!!

Everytime I read something about MotoGP this year it is something like this. Every time I read about WSBK it is like this. It looks like I'll stay up late to watch a lot of WSBK. I don't know yet if MotoGP will be as attractive at the rate they are going. P.S. WSBK 5 Suzuki's 5 Yamaha's 8 Ducati's 4 Kawasaki's 6 Honda's 2 Petronas' 30 riders competing. MotoGP may be down to 16 riders competing.

The story sounds similar to the guy who was caught wheelying a trials bike (somewhere near Peebles I think - about 12 years ago). He was only going about 10 mph but was charged with dangerous driving. He turned out to be a professional trials rider and tried to argue in court that he was in total control of his bike even showing videos of his riding. He was still fined and had his driving priviledges revoked.

Tony Foale's Guzzi frame from the website that TX linked.

Here is an excerpt from Ian Falloon's book "The Moto Guzzi Story".

They were only letting in zero's then. I guess you're not a zero. I tried back in the 80's and was told I was too qualified. A degree in physics and a commercial helicopter pilots licence was too much for them. I shopuld try again because I think I have fried all my brain cells concerning physics.

How about George Formby and Harry Lauder. One raced the Isle of Man and the other wore a kilt. Without them we would not have those old favourites like "When I'm Cleaning Windows" or "If its a Bra Bricht Moonlicht Nicht Ta'nicht Then You're Alricht, Ya Know!" Personally I believe it is songs like these that have warmed our hearts (but not the globe) for years and will for years to come!

Fruit drinks?

I hope someone can keep us posted as to how the season goes - especially if the Guzzi's do well!!

He's on a Mediterranean cruise with Antonio!!!

I'll let you review my Ducati if you let me review your Ducati!!