Gathering parts for a project can be a long process, waiting for the correct parts to fit this model, battery box, or at least one with more metal than rust, oil tank, switch gear, ignition, although I opt to but new for the last two items as fitting 40 year old versions of each is …
Described as the Jewel in the crown of Kashmir, Dal Lake in Srinagar provides a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the main town. We stay on one of the many house boats, reached by water taxi. Every morning there is a farmers market were the locals meet and trade goods, we rise …
Shortness of breath, world spinning, banging headache with the biggest views imaginable, That’s all part of the Khardung La experience. Billed as the highest motorable road in the world at 5,359 metres, that’s a shade over 18,000 feet in English, although the measurements are questioned these days with more accurate calibration of such instruments. All …
Tsarap Chu, Ladakh, India The peace and quiet of the high Himalaya, our put in manages to be in the exact same place as two JCBs, working the roadside verge George Younger, Spade kayaks. a short carry from roadside to river is mind bendingly difficult, laden boats, altitude, shortness of breath, steep banks, dodging the …
So, project Jota is beginning to take shape, the resto would be going quicker but its not the only build going on in James’ workshop. Rough cast wheels are stripped, prepped and treated to a coat of paint Frame is dipped and a couple of minor repairs sorted before being primed and two packed The …
With the penultimate round of the BSB championship being held at Assen, we felt compelled to pay the Dutch TT circuit a visit. The 4,542 metre track is known for close racing and great vantage points for us, the great unwashed. The ferry dropped us at Europort early doors Saturday morning and with about a …
Its been a while since part 1 of project x, but I have been busy with other things. Ducati 750ss front end has been grafted in with a new steerer and bearings. GSXR750 clip ons happen to be the correct diameter and I happened to have a set lying around The original intention was to …
The opportunity to own an iconic bike doesn’t always present itself on a daily basis. Especially when the bike in question is a “proper” Jota with a 180 degree firing order. This one has been sat for getting on for 26 years in a garage, luckily the decay doesn’t run too deep and with some …
Its fair to say the roads around the Scottish coastline have been there for a few years but now they have badge’d the route up as the NC500 the number of visitors to the region has increased massively, pushbikes, cars and motorbikes all taking to the roads, taking in the delights of the highlands. Heading …
In the hills of the Belgium Ardennes lies the circuit of Spa Francorchamps. Designed in 1920, hosting its first race in 1922. The first race had been scheduled in 1921 but with only one entrant the race was cancelled. Thankfully the number of people wanting to thrash their vehicles round the circuit have increased. As …