As published in Australian Road Rider. Issue 142
Every rider knows the Putty Road. Three old guys take their first dates on a romantic spin along this historic scenic byway. Roderick Eime
Could we do him a favour? That was the question Paul McCann of PS Imports asked me when I enquired about a Moto Guzzi test ride.
Enter the ZIPPYLOK, which, for all intents and purposes, looks like a fancy Zip Tie. That said, you could probably use it for many similar functions. : It consists of an adjustable (stainless?) steel strap, 450mm long and 10mm wide, contained in a tough flexible rubber/plastic scratch-resistant covering. This allows you to lock your helmet or other motorbike related item securely to your bike without scratching your steed's paintwork. It can loop as small as 40mm x 70mm or as large as 140mm in diameter. The strap can easily thread through a helmet strap 'D' shackle.
There is no doubt a multitude of uses for this lightweight, durable and lockable device. I'm informed that it is water-resistant and won't corrode, and can be left in place on your bike rack or grab rail when not actually employed in locking a valuable. The 3 digit combination is resettable to any 3 numbers you find easy to remember.
The good thing about it is the price because at $39.95 you can get a few of them and the security possibilities are endless.
I'm carrying mine around on a belt loop or in my jacket pocket, it's brilliant!
Ian Parks
SOLD
Relive the glory days of 1980s Group A Touring Car racing with this immaculate VL HRT tribute car. Meticulously built to full race specification, this vehicle only has “running in” mileage and is ready for the track, tarmac rallies or touring car parades.
The equipment list includes adjustable coil-over suspension, fully-floating 9-inch diff, 5-speed transmission, high-horsepower 308 Holden V8, wiring for MoTeC ECU and mounting for Rallysafe rally management system. The cabin, with passenger/navigator seat, is protected with a CAMS-approved roll cage.
Currently offered for sale at Collecting Cars Auction Site
What’s the first thing you do when you sniff success? You go and buy a motorcycle of course. And what sort of motorcycle? A Harley-Davidson, naturally.
Well that’s what Elvis ‘The King’ Presley did anyway.
Read the full report at Bikesales.com.au
After 825 issues over 68 years, Wheels Media is retiring its MOTOR masthead.
“Given MOTOR’s prestigious history, today’s decision was certainly one of the hardest we’ve had to make in the history of our business,” Wheels Media CEO Christian Clark said.
“While print remains an important and unique channel for Wheels Media, market conditions are driving a consolidation of titles across the industry. In terms of consumer demand and long-term sustainability, one new-car masthead in Wheels – as part of a comprehensive multi-channel digital and print offering – makes best sense.
“Wheels and MOTOR have always had a subtly different voice and focus, but there is inevitably plenty of natural content overlap. Consolidating our editorial efforts allows us to more effectively entertain and inform our loyal audience of enthusiasts and new-car buyers.”
Wheels Media continues its evolution from a print-focused operation to a multi-channel publisher, powering its rapidly growing digital presence in alignment with its long-term vision for the business.
The good news for fans of the MOTOR brand is that much of its heritage will live on with editor Andy Enright and much of the team moving to key roles with our Wheels and WhichCar titles.
The last edition of MOTOR Magazine will be the July issue, which goes to print in June.
Source: ARE Media
No bad angles. Also, no ecu-assisted exhaust pops, no engine noise piped through the speakers, no electrically-assisted performance, no drift mode, no turbochargers, no superchargers. Why? It needs not one of them 😁
The #porsche911 #gt3 is about as raw and as emotional as it gets in the 2022 performance car world. Earthy, natural grunt from its 9000rpm, 4.0, naturally-aspirated six-cylinder just as God intended under the right foot and minimal sound insulation to ram home the message.
I'll be happily deaf for the next six weeks. They definitely won't be making them like this in the very near future.
Check these numbers: 375kw at 8400rpm, 92kw more than the Carrera S, 9000rpm redline, 470nm at 6100rpm. 3.4s to 100kmh (Carrera is 4.2) and 328kmh (Carrera S 293kmh). Buy-in? A$500k for starters
Dugal will be on site at 117/119 McCrae St, Bendigo to receive guests from 2 - 4pm [Google map link]
Rod Hadfield's Hot Rod Museum will be open as normal at 624 Pyrenees Highway, Chewton
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The frames are powder-coated and finished with a hand-stitched, soft leather face mask. The head strap offers enough flexibility to wear under or over an open-faced helmet and feature silicon non-slip strips on the underside to prevent the goggles from moving.
The Aviator series lenses are made from tough polycarbonate material and are designed to protect your eyes from harmful elements. You can also have a prescription lens fitted with an RX gasket (available separately).
Be sure to try them on next time you're at any Harley-Heaven dealer or AMX Superstore.
The Ugly Fish Aviator Goggle R101 has an RRP of $199.95
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Leading the way is the Sportster S. We bagged it and tagged it while other titles were still checking out their goodies bag at the Australian launch!
Yeah, but what’s it like? It’s not a traditional Sportster, that much is pretty obvious to the naked eye. The Sportster S is a modern, water-cooled, V-Twin power cruiser. There’s more power than any factory Sportster ever dreamed of. It’s a beast hidden in modern clothing. Read Mick’s launch report for his initial impression.
