More European gems

Thanks to Pipeburn for spotting a Netherlands Co. called Aermacchi Racing, who sell stunning Aermacci kit replicas and parts. The frames are works of art (and I don't say that lightly - see comparison below):

A work of art by Gretchen Lothrop,

Here's the link:
http://www.aermacchi-racing.com/

Derbi Racer (not Japanese, Spanish..who cares?)

Thanks to the creative people at: http://lecontainer.blogspot.com/
Go have a look.

Honda 1954 R125 Racer

Don't know the heritage of this cool boy racer from the 50's - the frame and tank look vaguely Ducati scrambler. (It would be a great template for one of the Honda 50 Solo's below).

Japan only Honda 50 Solo

If ever there was a reason to get a grey import, this is it.. theselittle gems are deadringers for the old 50's Zundapps / bantams, and are very modifiable.

Teds Special Motorcycle Works - Honda 77's

Here's a wonderful brace of CL/CB 77's from custom Japanese tuner Teds. They aslo have interesting (and pricey)bikes for sale, mostly vinage Hondas, but a few exotics as well.
http://www.ted-spl.com/

(this last one is a CB 72)

GRAVEL CREW - why didn't anyone tell me?

Thanks to the wonderful ACE CAFE RACERS blog for bringing this site to my attention - I can't believe I've not seen it before and really like their clean, lowrider bobber style (without trying to look too much like OC or Sucker Punch Sally chopper/bobbers, not that there's anything wrong with them...[apart from the engines...*yawn*];))
http://www.acecaferacers.com/

http://www.gravel-crew.com/

Suzuki TR500 Seeley frame replica

While looking for Kawa tr250's I found this brilliant Suzi replica - the pictures speak for themselves. By David Maskell of the UK, and the link, with loads of tech. is here:
http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/norstedt/tr500-maskell.htm

More random TR250's

Who new Norway sold the Kawa TR250's ? This is apparently an ad from there.
A retro scrambler with mad road tyres..
Check the brown grips - very Ossa.

more Kawasaki TR250's

I really like some of the tr250 mods being done in Asia. Mostly Japan, but here's a nice bobber mod from Thailand...

(I'm really into black rims - but I can live whithout black EVERYTHING)

Krazy triples

I Saw this wonderfully spit n polished kwaka triple sidecar outfit parked outside the local HEADWORKS bike shop in Carnegie, Melbourne (popular with the classic racers I beleive).
Apologies for the quality - my digital was flat so I grabbed a disposable camera from the

nearest shop... I'm planning a review on this store shortly, so will ask more details on this beast.

Mucking around with lens blur....

Bighorn ! Kawasaki hits the trail.

The 175cc F7

The 250cc F4 Sidewinder (1970)- love the smaller tank styling on this road/trail model

superceeded by the 250cc F8 Bison (1972). Man, the blokes at Kawa sure must have watched a lot of BONANZA episodes with those names.....

The mighty 350 Bighorn F5.

And left side.

The kinda guys who ride these iron steeds.........

I heart green chilli sauce.....

MD Green Chille Sauce (that's how they spell it on the bottle) is from Sri Lanka, and well worth looking for if you find yourself in an Indian supermarket. It consists of rough chopped hot green chillies with a hint of tamarind - yum.
It is a wonderful variation in a pasta Puttanesca, and makes the best chilli cheese toast ever !
Also, for brilliant relishes/pickles/jams of a spicy nature, here's a great Local (Aussie) wholesaler of Goan (Sth. Indian) style produce, with a list of shops that stock their stuff: http://www.goancuisine.com.au/
The green chilli jam is fantastic, and they make eggplant Kasoundi, which is the best relish i've ever tasted with roast lamb (but that's just me).

Clean Flat tracker style

I know there are many wonderful Yamaha flattrackers out there of all sizes (most paying homage to Kenny the Great), but here's a couple of new takes on the theme:

I love the clean lines of this 450

Ready for action, and looking the business (except for the sidesaddle pillion chair attached to the rear mudguard).

The Honda version - be still my beating heart.... I think I have a new project.

Let's look at it again......aaaahh

little red speedblock, and classic Kenny colours.