GASSIT GARAGE
Where are they now? Doug Robson
An intimidating presence on any speedway oval
Metzeler Cruisetec Cassons
Metzeler’s new Cruisetec is designed to suit V-twin motorcycles. The rear features a bi-compound layout for traction and acceleration when cornering, while the front contour and tread are designed to offer immediate steering response. Fronts from $169.95; rears from $239.95. Ma
Unifilter Universal Pods
Unifilter Universal Pods, previously available in red or green, are now also available in black. The serviceable and reusable foam pod filters are available in more than 55 variations of size and angle, and are claimed to improve airflow. An optional second-stage sock can be adde
TD1: Yamaha’s first boy racer
When Yamaha introduced its first serious boy racer, the Yamaha TD1. Yes, some people laughed. But not for long.
MotoPRO bike lifts
The new range of MotoPRO bike lifts are now available. The 615PRO Air has a 450kg lift capacity, rear drop panel, rocker wheel clamp and comes with a loading ramp. Lowered height is 185mm while maximum raised height is 890mm. Available in Blue/ Black or Red/Black. Susp
Where are they now? Brendan Clarke
Brendan Clarke – the Aussie plucked out of class to race a 500cc GP bike
BMW R 1250 GS engine’s ShiftCam technology explained
The drive of BMW Motorrad’s team of engineers led by Norbert Klauer, its Head of Drive Train Development, to produce increased power and torque across the entire rev range of both the horizontally opposed R 1250 GS as well as the inline-four cylinder S 1000 RR. It also enhances
Get her goin’ Part Six
It’s tempting to start it up now, but the front end needs attention first. Lucky we checked – the news isn’t good…
Indian Speed King
An era when the US built V-twins proved indomitable
30 years since the first Australian Grand Prix
Thirty one years ago, racing fans were told they’d have have an Australian round of the 500cc world championship the following season. This is what happened next
Revolving racer - Brad Gorrie
Brad Gorrie - Who would have thought that when Chris Grubb, a friend of my father, called me up and asked if I could passenger his mate Adam Treasure on an F1 Sidecar, that I would end up on the European circuit lining up with some of the world’s fastest racers. But here I a
The inch that cost a mile
The mental picture of Freddie Spencer standing in aloof silence with his arms folded, facing up to an irately gesticulating Cal Crutchlow, will linger long in the mind. That at least was how Crutchlow described what happened after the Argentine GP, and it is easy to imagine. C