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Sena 3S Review – Bluetooth for the Masses
Communication is key to any relationship. It becomes even more important is if that communication gives you just another reason to be out on two wheels. But did you ever use those wired intercom systems? I did, with the unit wired under the seat, power from the battery, and then a host of connections for…
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Rev’It Pioneer OutDry Boots
Rev’It Pioneer OutDry Boots After a year in the Rev’It Poseidon Suit (review here and photos here) I am adding the Rev’it Pioneer Boots to my wardrobe. What a boot these are! They are new arrivals to the Rev’It catalogue at the end of 2016 and certainly match the marques now standard high quality. Unboxing…
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Rev’It Poseidon GTX Jacket and Pants after 36,000KM
The title says it all, this is my Rev’It Poseidon suit after approx. 36,000km. This has done it all after the last 12 months and I can not recommend enough. Brilliant piece of kit. I have expanded my Rev’It wardrobe off the back of this so expect more reviews in the near future. You can…
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Rev’it Poseidon Jacket and Trousers Impressions
UPDATE: You can find photos of the suit HEREThe Emperor’s New Clothes Having bought a new suit in 2015 for my daily motorcycling needs, the idea was to replace my then 4 year old Hein Gericke suit. The Hein Gericke suit was working just fine keeping me dry and warm in a functional sense, but…
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Blow & Snow – Some Winter Riding in Ireland
“Why be saddled with this thing called life expectancy? Of what relevance to an individual is such a statistic? Am I to concern myself with an allotment of days I never had and was never promised? Must I check off each day of my life as if I am subtracting from this imaginary hoard? No,…
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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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