Archive for April, 2018

Buff Vs Karrimor tube Vs North Face Cover-it

One of the most useful items when motorcycle riding is a neck tube type scarf. In cool conditions they help seal top of your jacket, stop drafts down back of neck that lead to a chill and head colds as well they can be pulled up over your lower face […]

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Nepal Motorcycle Ride part three

I have two ways I can ride from Hetauda. Nicer roads lay to the east via Kamalamai however two of the best viewpoints for Everest are said to be Daman and Nagarkot so I am going to visit them. Nepal has a lot of air pollution but there is a […]

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Nepal Motorcycle Ride part two

Woke up to a lovely morning after some rain last night with peaceful view from my window. Over breakfast chatted to the hotel owner who advised my intended route today was rough unsealed road and I best ride via Pokhara. That adds a few km and I decided I best […]

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Nepal Motorcycle Ride

I got the idea to ride Nepal after listening to a ride club I used to belong to chatting about it. They chose Northern Vietnam instead but I found a cheap fare to Kathmandu and set off. *photos updated 2021 however originals were just iPhone 6 The flight from Tokyo […]

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Maximes and Memoirs

Motorcycle #5 Where does the time go, this must have been taken 20 years ago. My 1998 Triumph Speed Triple. Such a fresh bike from Triumph at a time way before naked bikes started to regain popularity. Triumph’s 885 engine had about 90hp but the three cylinder had great delivery […]

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Less is more, Honda CRF250L

I rode a Honda CRF250L though some of Laos and Philippines and I dare anyone to try one of these and not have a good time. Tall saddle and big wheels but the bike is a cinch to ride once moving and soaks up every bump. No effort to explore […]

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Hanami 花見

It is cherry blossom season in Japan. This signals the arrival of Spring and much more. April is the beginning of the new year, the end of a cold winter. It is the end of school year, girls can be seen in special kimonos at graduation ceremonies. They will soon […]

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