Category: Hobbies & Interests
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The Tiger Conquers All: Two-Up to Rosslyn
Forte est vinum fortior est rex fortiores sunt mulieres super omnia vincit veritas “Wine is strong, a king is stronger, women are stronger still, but truth conquers all” (1 Esdras, chapters 3 & 4). I liked The Da Vinci Code. There, I said it. I know I am not the only one, my better half is…
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Scrambler Urban Enduro
I have seen them all, but I must confess the Scrambler Urban Enduro is my pick of the bunch. Just like the rest of the Scrambler family you are getting the same 803cc L-Twin making 75hp, Brembo ABS brakes, headlight that includes a LED ring, even a USB port under the seat. The Urban Enduro…
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Triumph Tiger 800 XRt
A Triumph Tiger 800 XRt was getting collected from Dublin Triumph Ireland yesterday by one very lucky owner. This bike was in the new ‘Intense Orange’ colour and you can have a proper look in the pictures below. The XRt is the top-of-the-range Tiger 800 XR which as standard includes ABS, traction control, rider modes,…
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Bringing the Cub Home
“Thou shalt be free As mountain winds: but then exactly do All points of my command.” ~ W. Shakespeare After homes, motor vehicles tend to the next biggest expense we put our money down on. I have never owned a home, so that says something about my priorities. In this case I have signed the…
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Leaving Serenity – Final Thoughts on the Sprint GT
Well that was a short ride, relatively speaking. I was lucky enough to live with the Triumph Sprint GT over the last few months and have absolutely loved it. But alas my days with my favourite demo are up and she has found a new home where I wish her many happy miles. The following…
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Triumph H2 Sport Jacket & H2 Pants Review
In The Beginning It rained. Hard. That was my first ride home in my new Triumph H2 Sport Jacket and H2 Sport Jeans. It had started out fine, which I was looking forward to, especially in a brand new set of leathers that were stiff and tight. But within 20 mins a few spits of…
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Finding Serenity
1999. That was when my first motorcycle crush began. I had been riding motorcycles for about two years, all my time being spent on underpowered and overweight Japanese mini-cruisers. Then I saw her, the Triumph Sprint ST, fully kitted out with luggage and I wanted one. Being in no position to come close to owning…
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Where Are We Now? [Musings About the Future of MAG Ireland]
Saturday the 11th of October 2014 That could have been the day that MAG Ireland ceased to exist. If not for the 15 members who turned up and a relatively animated discussion (my apologies to the board) then MAG Ireland faced a potential shutdown over the course of the next year with October 31st 2015…
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Accessorize This! Trying Out D3O Impact Protectors
Fashion and I have an uncomfortable relationship; actually, we barely even speak at the best of times. My greatest concern when it comes to clothing comes down to the simple question of “how will this perform and feel under my motorcycle gear?”. Therefore, my wardrobe is a mix of functional layers of various brands where black…
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Turning The Wheels Against Depression – AAI 2014
Motorcyclists and raising money for charity go together like leather and chrome. Combining them brings out all the best in people, both those who ride and those who don’t. Going through towns on a sponsored motorcycle run, waving, with buckets ready raises awareness for all taking part. The Annual Across Ireland (AAI) is a prime…
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