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Throwback Thursday: Aprilia RS250 Harada Resto
3 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Aprilia RS250 Harada Resto

In late 1999 Heather and I were living day to day in Sydney, me a bike courier trying to get a start in journalism, and Heather working a city office …
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Custom Classic: Hot Shoe Indian Flat Track Racer
4 years ago

Custom Classic: Hot Shoe Indian Flat Track Racer

I first set eyes on the Hot Shoe Indian at the Broadford Bike Bonanza several years ago. It’s hard to miss such a ride, it even looks fast standing still …
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Classic Custom: Class C Racer “Captain America”
4 years ago

Classic Custom: Class C Racer “Captain America”

The classic road racing scene in Australia has been around for decades. It has seen the highs and lows of support and competition over the years because like any motorsport, …
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Throwback Thursday: Used Ride, 1984 Yamaha RZV500R
4 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Used Ride, 1984 Yamaha RZV500R

I have to admit that I am a certified RZ nutter. My first road bike was an RZ250FN and I’ve had a few RZs over the years as well as …
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Throwback Thursday: Bob Brown Ducati TT2 SuperSport
4 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Bob Brown Ducati TT2 SuperSport

The bike you are looking at is more than just another modernised replica of an iconic racer. This bike is hand built by the same iconic builder, to be ridden …
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Throwback Thursday! Used Ride: Suzuki RG500
4 years ago

Throwback Thursday! Used Ride: Suzuki RG500

For two-stroke fans there is no greater roadbike than the RG500. It is highly collectable, arguably not as cool looking as an RZ500 but out performs one and is one …
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Two-Stroke Tuesday: Classic Ride Video, Yamaha RD400
4 years ago

Two-Stroke Tuesday: Classic Ride Video, Yamaha RD400

The mighty Yamaha RD400 was first released in 1975 and was the first production Japanese bike with mag wheels. The twin-cylinder two-stroke ran the quarter-mile in 14-seconds, making it just …
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Two-Stroke Tuesday: Classic Restoration, Yamaha RD350LC
4 years ago

Two-Stroke Tuesday: Classic Restoration, Yamaha RD350LC

The Yamaha RD was introduced as a road bike way back in 1972, taking its heritage straight from the racetrack, and then in 1980 the LC version was born, becoming …
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Throwback Thursday: Twindian, homemade V4
4 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Twindian, homemade V4

In 1923, with no guides on how it needed to be put together or even a benchmark to aim for, skilled machinist Bill Arnold set out on a blind build …
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Throwback Thursday: All Original Restoration – Ducati 900 SS
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4 years ago

Throwback Thursday: All Original Restoration – Ducati 900 SS

The Ducati 900 SS was perhaps first introduced to Australia in the hands of Kenny Blake, when Australian Importer Ron Angel entered the Ducati ‘860 SS’ into the Easter Bathurst …
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