Ambling Around Ireland

Douglas MK III Sport

While over in Ireland recently for the MZ rally we were visited by members of a local vintage club out on their annual club run. 

Trio of Beemers

Triumph TR5T Adventurer (Trail)

As you can see from the photos there were a decent mix of fairly old and newer machines.

Honda XBR500

Triumph Speed Twin

Velocette

Triumph Thunderbird

ex-police Triumph Saint

If pressed, I would have to admit that my favourite was the nice little orange BMW R65LS.
 

Anticipation

This time next week I'll be at the above event.

Held every four years, it brings together members of the big three East European motorcycle clubs. There is usually a big overseas contingent, mostly from the Dutch & German Ural clubs, and this year there is a guest speaker, which is something different.

Pictures to follow.

Classic Choices

Two very different interpretations of what a classic should be.

Above is Eamon's unmolested Moto Guzzi SP 250 which he brought over from Ireland, and below a fully-restored and extremely shiny BSA Gold Star owned by a bloke from England. 

Each to their own, but I have to say that I much prefer the wee Guzzi.

(Spotted at MZ rally in Wales)

The Scream

(Spotted at MZ rally in Wales)

Weekend Reading

Trailer Queen

From Facebook

Terra Nova

Interesting bike at my work this morning. It's a Derbi Terra 125.

A proper full size motorcycle for learners squarely aimed at prospective adventure bike riders. Very tidy it is too. I'd be curious to know how it compares to the other small 125s on the market.

Carry On Again

  
As mentioned in an earlier post I had acquired a small Renntec rack for the TT600. I fitted it this evening and I am very pleased with both how easy it was to fit and how it looks now it's on.

However, I think that I'll lose the plastic seat hump thingy as it looks a bit odd now, and it is stopping me strapping anything to the pillion seat. It's also likely to get scratched/damaged and I'd prefer the option of returning the bike to the way I got it should I decide to sell it later.

Under Cover

Heading to North Wales for a spot of camping this weekend. Here’s hoping that the Weather Gods are kind to us. It’s a long way to ride in the rain for the chance of a pint or two with friends.