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My FIRST ever British bike? Really? The iconic Greeves Scottish trials bike.

I’ve written this post in a Q&A stylee as that’s exactly what I’ve had from people when they’ve heard that I got this bike, so here goes…… Q: Why has it taken so long to buy a Brit’ bike? A:

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My Cannondale MX400: The YouTube feature!

Firstly, and as in the usual format, you get the story first with all of the links at the end of this post, so read on…… I consider myself a bit of an ambassador for my MX400 as well as

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My Cannondale MX400: Big Progress and Fun!

I’m going to cover a number of things in this post regarding my ongoing life with an MX400, so here goes with the list: THE ON/OFF SWITCH - Having to remove and replace the main fuse that keeps the bike

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Bultaco on the beach, AGAIN!

I did the 2022 edition of the Race the Waves beach race for the first time on my ’78 Bultaco Sherpa, and you can read about that event in the link at the bottom of this post. Such was the

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Two Electric Motion bikes in One: Tri-Duro – Part 2

If you’re wondering what happened to Part 1 of this Tri-Duro mini series, the link is at the bottom of this post. Now, here’s a definition (mine to be specific) of my new term, Tri-Duro; A motorcycle that is a

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Reasons to be cheerful, part 3

If you’re not familiar with the title of this post, then let me explain. It’s the title of a great song that was released in July 1979 by Ian Drury and The Blockheads, who were an eclectic band to say

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By Guy Redshaw January 1, 2019August 11, 2022 trials

Always look on the bright side of life

I’m currently, halfway through listening to Eric Idle’s autobiography in audio book format, and it is read by the man himself. The fact that he is reading it, means he can bring the words to life in a way no other could, particularly when he is doing old Monty Python

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By Guy Redshaw July 28, 2018January 13, 2019 Uncategorized

The Cafe Racer is dead! Long live the Chip Shop Racer!

I appreciate it is a strong title to a story. You might ask, am I both predicting and inventing the future of motorcycle AND food culture? Probably not, although I have view on it. In addition, I won’t apologise for this being a bit UK-centric, because the term ‘cafe racer’

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By Guy Redshaw July 21, 2018January 13, 2019 Uncategorized

The ‘Bread-run bikes’ and a great weekly routine

There are certain routines in life that occur fairly frequently, which you really look forward to, that don’t last long, and which you always look back on with fond memories, and I’m not talking about having sex here. I’m talking about bread. ‘Hmm’, I hear you say, what’s so special

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By Guy Redshaw July 14, 2018January 13, 2019 Uncategorized

The 20th Century hybrid adventure moto, and Built in a Shed!

To set the scene, I need to introduce the shed before the bike. Sheds are generally fascinating places and some would say, the best inventions and creations have emerged from a shed. I absolutely agree with this last statement. The shed in the picture doesn’t look today like it did

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By Guy Redshaw July 9, 2018January 12, 2019 Uncategorized

BMW R1200GS ESA Suspension and the Change Curve

Cast your mind back to all of the motorcycles that you’ve owned and/or, imagine all of the motorcycles that you wished you had owned, and identify the best ‘all-rounder’. Don’t over-think this question. It is easy really. It is the best ‘all-rounder’. Not the sexiest shape. Not the best sounding

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By Guy Redshaw June 30, 2018January 13, 2019 Uncategorized

The Mushroom Honda

In some parts of the world, the locating and harvesting of wild mushrooms is something that is (sometimes) passed down through generations, particularly in Europe, and specifically, Switzerland. The exact locations where the best mushrooms can be found are locked into secrets. The mushroom is taken for granted by many,

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By Guy Redshaw June 22, 2018January 13, 2019 Uncategorized

Chip Shop Elvis, wine and a baby Yamaha, somewhere in Switzerland.

‘There’s a guy works down our chip shop swears his Elvis…….’ Were the last lines of a song on the radio that we heard before we turned the car engine off. It was a good song by Kirsty McColl, that still resonates with people, even though it was released in

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By Guy Redshaw June 17, 2018January 13, 2019 Uncategorized

The Power to Weight Factor

If you were a 14 or 15 year old in 1969, and living in Italy, AND you had one or more parents that were happy to buy you the latest speed weapon, the chances are that you might be the proud pilot and owner of a 50cc Peripoli Gulietta Super

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By Guy Redshaw June 17, 2018August 11, 2022 trials

A heap of shit………& a fabulous Bultaco

I bought my 1978 Bultaco Sherpa 350 from a man who had two trials bikes for sale. The other was an Ossa 350 Gripper (good name for a trials bike eh?). I went to buy one and ended up buying them both. The Ossa had been restored and the yellow

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