For more than a decade now I’ve been wearing this Arai Kevin Schwantz replica. I know it’s out of date, and so far out of fashion it’s come back in again. Plus it’s probably dangerous considering the recommendations to replace motorcycle helmets every five years or so, as they degrade once they’re exposed to sunlight… […]
Fazer fails to make week 3
It’s funny how things don’t always go the way you thought they would. For example, my recent purchase of a Yamaha Fazer had been a sound choice on the whole. It was picked for everyday abilities more than the thrill factor, and it was delivering on that promise. The lack of a functioning rear caliper […]
The Rescogs Fazer 600 – Week 2
After buying a secondhand Yamaha Fazer 600 for a decent price, the initial excitement lasted around 9.7 miles. And since that brief honeymoon period, I’ve been busy racking up the numbers on the Yamaha’s once-trendy clock set. In all, I’ve put just over 200 mainly happy miles on it, riding around the Monmouthshire roads. There’s […]
Yamaha Past Masters – we meet one racer and his machine
The Yamaha Past Masters is a race series where it’s not just the machines maturing in age. And the rules are pretty simple – find an old Yamaha RD250 or 350LC, RD350 YPVS, TZR250 or even a TDR250, throw lots of money at it, and then race it. It’s a well supported series running under […]
Proving bargain secondhand motorcycles still exist
While it’s never been easier to buy a bike from your laptop or mobile phone, the challenge is always finding something worthwhile at the right price. But it’s still possible. Keeping the options open. Having set my sights on a run-around I set my eyes to work. I knew what I didn’t want to […]
Celebrating Winter motorcycle projects
Winter is traditionally a time for the clocks to change, the leaves to fall from the trees, and for motorcyclists to complain about the weather as they dig out the thermal layers from last year. We’ve already explained how riding a bike in Winter can actually be pleasurable, but there is also another way to […]
Rescogs Road Runt Progress Update
Did we bite off more than we can chew with a basket case Yamaha FZR400 obtained from eBay for less than £100? Probably, is the obvious answer, but the Road Runt project is all about the challenge. And after the initial enthusiasm and excitement has worn off, we’re now able to see the actual size […]