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Published on May 30th, 2019 | by Boris
I’m sure some of you crustier long-termers have heard of Daytona boots. I had certainly heard of them. They were the stuff of legend. I could never afford a pair, so I coveted them from afar.... Read More →
Published on May 28th, 2019 | by Boris
IMAGES BY NICK EDARDS /HALF LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHIC Certain man-giblets I have start gronking whenever turbocharging becomes involved in a motorcycle. The Hell-Snail and I have some history. I rode the first turbocharged Harley in Australia. This... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2019 | by Boris
Indian’s flat-track-inspired FTR1200 has been the most eagerly anticipated motorcycle since the time of Christ – which is unapologetic hyperbole, but it’s kinda true. Here was an entirely new style of bike from a factory that... Read More →
Published on May 13th, 2019 | by Boris
In which our hero suddenly remembers that winter was coming, and had in fact largely arrived in the darkness before the dawn upon a road fraught with vermin. And at a time when sensible people are... Read More →
Published on May 13th, 2019 | by Boris
IMAGES BY MARK DADSWELL To my mind, a motorcycle has to be lovely to look at before I would consider showering the salesman with dollars. It doesn’t matter to me what others think about my purchase.... Read More →
Published on April 28th, 2019 | by Boris
I like it very much when a motorcycle company tries. Like, really, really tries when it produces a new model. It means that company cares. I’m starting to think Royal Enfield, the company which produces almost... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2019 | by Boris
IMAGES AND GILLS BY NICK EDARDS / HALF LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHIC I wish to make a few things clear right up front. Yes, by all means pile the knotted angst-panties over in that old field of... Read More →
Published on April 9th, 2019 | by Boris
GREAT IMAGES BY NICK EDARDS / HALF LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHIC CRAP IMAGES BY ME In which our hero demonstrates the insurmountable spirit extant in his soul, offers life-advice even where none is asked for, and shows a... Read More →
Published on April 9th, 2019 | by Boris
GREAT IMAGES BY NICK EDARDS / HALF LIGHT PHOTOGRAHIC CRAP IMAGES BY ME In which our hero demonstrates the efficacy of shit-magnetism, forced induction, old friendships, and how important the little things are – like seats... Read More →
Published on April 2nd, 2019 | by Boris
IMAGES BY NICK EDARDS / HALF LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHIC A ride on a new Honda Goldwing should not, by any objective expectation, become a savage, rain-lashed, corner-carving, fiend-fest. But mine did. It began prosaically enough, as these... Read More →