Nothing Like A Catfight

Nothing like a catfight to decide who's coming on the next trip....

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Never Underestimate Thai Police

If you think you can outrun the police in Thailand...think again!

WOW. 500 Members on the Omega Racer Facebook Page!!

I'm pretty happy and proud that my Omega Racer Facebook page has just reached 500 members!

If you haven't done so, why not check it out and become member 501. You'll get daily pictures of outstanding bikes, news and more.

https://www.facebook.com/OmegaRacer

Moto Guzzi Le Mans

It was another beautiful day in the Italian Alps, where my brother Stefan and his friend went on a test run. His friend Michele lives in Germany and he's a bit worried about the nearing TUV inspection, which is VERY strict in Germany.

Here in the picture: Guzzi Le Mans 850 (in the background) and 950 during a short stop in the mountains around Bozen/South Tyrol in the Italian Alps.

We wish Michele good luck for the inspection. Give 'em HELL!

2 Unique SR for Sale in Thailand

While checking out the bike classifieds in Thailand, I found these 2 Yamaha SR for sale. Both are uniquely modified, one in a cafe racer, the second in a high-class scrambler.

The prices are quite something, too. The cafe racer's owner claims to have a clean registration book, which is pretty rare here in Thailand, therefore the price is at 230.000Baht. The scrambler's price is easily justified when you first look at it. There must have gone a lot of money, time and passion in that bike and it truly shows. It can be yours for 200.000Baht...not registered though.

You can find the ad for the cafe racer HERE.

You can see the ad for the scrambler HERE.

Omega Racer is about to ROCK your WORLD!

I have something very special in store for you guys. It's a well kept secret and so far only a handful of people know about it. The pictures below are just a teaser for the things to come.

Hold your breath!

Black Falcon by Falcon Motorcycles

Nice video about the Black Falcon by Falcon Motorcycles. When a shop only produces 1 bike a year and those bikes regularly win prices for the most outstanding designs, you know you're not just looking at bikes, but at proper pieces of art.

Signs Of Withdrawal

Well friends,
it's been over a week now...Every morning I had to pass by my beloved and head for the four-wheeled cage to go to work. And it's been awful on many levels.

I've been trying to fix her by myself but there is always that nagging feeling that I may have made it worse (and I probably have). I like to think that I can find a way to fix any problem, but unfortunately, reality looks a bit different.

There's a long beautiful passage in Pirsig's book "Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance", where he talks about "gumption", that feeling of trust and peace you have to strive for when repairing a motorcycle....or doing anything else for that matter. Yes, I get it. I've experienced it on occasions.

This time though, I'm very close to throw in the towel and, god help me, take the bike to a Thai mechanic. gulp This option opens a new can of worms. Riders who know Thai bike shops, know what I'm talking about.

I don't know what is worse: the shame of not being able to fix it by myself or the terrible pains of extended riding withdrawal?

Tomorrow I'll give it one last try.
Wish me luck.

Pessimist SR?

Thai people are known for being quite superstitious. When Thais buy a new bike or car, one of the first things they do is to go to the local temple and ask a monk to perform a blessing on it.

This Yamaha SR is up for sale right now. Apparently, the owner went a step further and besides the monk blessing (flowers on the handlebar) and lucky dice on the tank he thought it would be a good idea to install a fire extinguisher!
Pessimism on 2 wheels?