tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24196935646444622752024-03-14T03:18:12.291+07:00Omega RacerThe Ultimate Riding ExperienceOmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.comBlogger490125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-58325961332838344312021-10-29T11:46:00.007+07:002021-10-29T11:46:54.585+07:00Sad news: RIP Paul SmartSad news reached us today. Paul Smart passed away due to a motorcycle accident. I've met him in 2014 in Bangkok at the Ducati Scrambler presentation. We had a chat and I left thinking what a great and down to earth guy he was. I take some comfort in thinking that he left doing what he loved. Ride In Paradise Paul!Bennetts British Superbike ChampionshipWe are saddened to share the OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-16908727472307248962021-01-28T09:55:00.001+07:002021-01-28T09:55:17.331+07:00Nils Homann and the SR ExperienceHere is a very cool video revolving around our beloved SR. I won't spoil the video for you, but it has a nice twist halfway through.Enjoy....or not.
OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-89452111231298935232021-01-21T18:27:00.002+07:002021-01-21T19:05:35.382+07:00Is this the end? Really? I just came across this official Yamaha video showing 3 color variations of the SR400 FINAL EDITION.Now, I know the end has been called a few times already: in 1999 when the last SR500 units were sold in Europe, in 2008 when emission regulations seemed to have killed it definitely (but came back in 2010 as the SR400FI), in 2019 with the beautiful special final edition that had that gorgeousOmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-20186780448783218962020-05-22T11:34:00.000+07:002020-05-22T11:34:02.072+07:00Omega (again) on Return of the Cafe Racers
The great motorcycle site that is Return of the Cafe Racers has just published another article with one of our creations.Read the full article HERE and don't forget there's a limited time offer to get 10% discount!
OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-91262554227369559242020-03-30T10:13:00.001+07:002020-03-30T10:13:20.696+07:00A different perspective on COVID-19
These are extraordinary times. Never in history has there been a time where all of humanity was affected by one single threat. Every country and every individual is feeling the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. In that way, the virus acts as the great equalizer, a role that is usually reserved only to death itself. Rich and poor, famous and common, old and young, race, class, religion..OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-58818395131094686622020-02-05T20:03:00.001+07:002020-02-05T20:03:33.748+07:00Bunk-a-Biker
Here's an idea worth promoting!
Bunk-a-Biker is a community of bikers who either host their fellow riders coming through or are the riders who are looking to make new friends along their way. The hosts freely offer their yard, couch, spare bedroom, parked RV, garage, shop, and/or tools when they're home, while the guests bring their stories and friendship to share. BaB aspires toOmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-48341307635162303222019-09-15T14:53:00.000+07:002019-09-15T14:54:02.902+07:00Project "Cavalleggero" - Kawasaki AR80
Exciting times lay ahead for Omega Racer!
I got this soft spot for small displacement bikes, especially if they are vintage and look like extreme racing machines. I already have a nice example in Italy, an original and unrestored Tecnomoto Special 50cc and just recently acquired a '67 Moto Morini Corsarino Scrambler, also original and unrestored, which I bought for my dad (blog post coming soonOmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-31709895268621695882019-09-14T22:42:00.001+07:002019-09-17T14:05:12.380+07:00Unbelievable People
There are all sorts of people out there. Some are clever, kind and considerate, others are a bit thick, abrasive and aggressive. We have to deal with them all...
Here is the latest gem I got in my inbox:
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1. This website looks like fraud.
2. If this is a legit website and company I want to inquire OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-49795134649236845732019-09-14T22:34:00.001+07:002019-09-14T22:34:08.925+07:00The Butterfly Effect
There is a bike event here in Bangkok where one gets the chance to test ride a number of new bikes from several different manufacturers. Needless to say that it is one of my favourite events and I can's wait to hop on bikes that I would otherwise only admire on the internet.
This year I made sure to get there early in the morning, so that I would have time to test as many bikes as possible.OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-62466066056424702332019-04-15T09:55:00.001+07:002019-04-15T09:55:41.425+07:00Find a custom workshop near you
Want to build the bike of your dreams but not sure where to start or who to ask?
Why not go to a professional shop and let them do it for you? The shop might be just around your corner!
Now it's easier than ever to find these shops, thanks to Geoff from 'Return of the Cafe Racers', who put a lot of work in compiling a map and database with all the best motorcycle custom shops worldwide.OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-68360666879673327792019-03-07T14:32:00.000+07:002019-03-07T14:32:38.081+07:00The Thruxton Fairing - Handcrafted Excellence
We've been selling this fairing for less than a year now, but that was enough to make it one of the best selling fairings in the shop.People love the sleek look of it, a nice balance of modern and retro vibes, and of course the fact that they get a handcrafted, unique piece of art. Not to mention that it's considerably cheaper than Triumph's original fairing made in plastic.
The Thruxton OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-19552503517341952342019-03-05T10:42:00.000+07:002019-03-05T10:42:15.202+07:00Crafton Atelier Custom Seats
Check out this great video review by the famous MotoBob, examining the Crafton Atelier Rambler seat.
To celebrate, we've decided to offer a 30$ price reduction on both the Rambler and the Roadster model for the Street Twin, Street Cup, new T100 and T120.
The promotion will run throughout March.
What better time to get one of these awesome custom seats, just in time for the upcoming OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-19777901844945289322019-01-29T15:09:00.000+07:002019-08-21T18:23:06.853+07:00Imitation is flattery?
Today I would like to talk about something slightly different, but still pertinent to the world of motorcycles: PLAGIARISM
Does the saying "Imitation is the highest form of flattery" apply to the world of motorcycle business?
The Chinese are known for taking imitation to an extreme by copying everything they can lay their hands on. There are small versions of Ducati Scramblers, Panigale and OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-13486589657112523432018-11-29T21:11:00.000+07:002018-11-29T21:56:56.812+07:00Motor Expo 2018 Thailand
First off, I must apologize for not posting on this blog for a very long time. Life sometimes gets in the way and there are things that take precedence...even over motorcycles, believe it or not.
So, let's jump right back in with a juicy report on the 2018 Motor Expo in Bangkok. As usual, the good, the bad, the ugly as seen from my personal view point. The report doesn't pretend to be complete OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-67882220457104507702018-07-09T21:16:00.000+07:002018-07-09T21:16:15.954+07:00My interview on Return of the Cafe Racers
I regret not being as active here on the blog as I used to be. Work has increased steadily over the years, taking away time I would usually spend riding and blogging.I'm still very active in the motorcycle world, but it's more of a "behind the scenes" kind of thing. Definitely not as glamorous as building a new custom bike, however there are still rewards for the hard work: one is the positive OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-25040648355586318552018-06-02T20:53:00.001+07:002018-06-02T20:53:26.404+07:00Unboxing video of Angry Lane's Safe Bags
A customer just sent me this video of him unboxing his Angry Lane Rider Daypack and 2 Helmet Safe Bags.Get yours at omegaracer.com!
Happy riding everyone!
OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-36632019964935442912018-04-24T10:11:00.001+07:002018-04-24T10:15:46.987+07:00Omega Racer introduces ANGRY LANE
A few weeks ago I reviewed Angry Lane's "Helmet Safe Bag", which I got after supporting their Kickstarter project.
I liked it so much that I actually decided to offer their products on my website. It will take a little time to set up the listings, but by next week everything should be up and running.
OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-47440365113134703912018-04-08T09:56:00.000+07:002018-04-08T09:56:32.103+07:00Paul Miller's TT500 on BikeEXIF
Paul contacted me some time ago because he wanted to build a special bike and he needed a small, sleek tank for his project. I recommended the "Sport" tank as it's a perfect fit for a tracker.He obviously did a great job on his TT500, because it got featured straight away on BikeEXIF and I'm also proud to have contributed in a small way to his success.
OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-85925625829439797572018-03-07T21:58:00.001+07:002018-03-07T22:00:31.828+07:00Angry Lane - Helmet Safe Bag - Review
I'm not going to let you read through the whole story to get to my conclusion. I'll tell you straight away: it's one of my best ever (bike related) buys, ever.
You know how it is...you spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect helmet for your oddly shaped head, asked friends for their opinions, read and watched hundreds of reviews and finally spent lots of money to get your hands on it. ItOmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-59039288867778487302018-02-25T22:06:00.000+07:002018-02-25T22:15:15.983+07:0012th Vintage Bike Thailand Meeting
Before I tell you about my favourite bike meeting in Thailand, I would like to tell you a story.
When I was 14 I went to work at a Hotel in the mountains during my school holidays. This hotel had a few horses for the guests, who could rent them out and go for a ride with a hotel guide. So, my boss thought it would be a good idea to teach me how to ride. Cool I thought, who wouldn't want to OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-29802381310622451642018-02-11T21:13:00.000+07:002018-02-11T21:13:44.814+07:00Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2018
This year saw the 10th edition of the BMF at Central World, and the first custom bike competition within this festival. Once again, my trusted SR400 "Sunmaster14" was deemed nice enough to be among the 4 finalists in the 'cafe racer' category.From the 31/ January till the 4th of February, Central World, which is Thailand's biggest shopping mall, became a hub for motorcycle lovers from allOmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-55303851686685292842018-01-21T18:41:00.000+07:002018-02-11T18:21:18.725+07:00Northern Thailand - Bike Paradise in Nan
Last month we took a much needed break from the daily grind, so we joined up with our good friend Frederic and headed up north for 6 marvelous days.
Our trip took us from Bangkok to Petchabun, Nan Noi, Doi Phu Kha National Park, Prae and Nan City, Lam Nam Nan National Park, riding on some of the best roads Thailand has to offer.
The pictures and the video speak for themselves.
https://OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-36493063809021306672018-01-13T22:52:00.001+07:002018-01-14T13:44:50.833+07:00Bike testing at Motor Sport Park Suvarnabhumi
Today was "Children's Day" here in Thailand, and since we motorcycle enthusiasts are eternal kids, we found the best way to spend this day: testing over 30 bikes by 7 different manufacturers.
All this happened at the Motor Sport Park Suvarnabuhmi on the outskirts of Bangkok.
Present were:
Kawasaki
Triumph
Yamaha
Harley Davidson
Ducati
Royal Enfield
Husqvarna
I won't get into too much OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-37636275300070909132017-12-15T14:14:00.000+07:002017-12-15T14:18:14.351+07:00Best US Roads for a Motorcycle trip
A bike trip through the US is on many biker's bucket list. It certainly is on mine.
Let's have a look at these amazing places to get our imagination rolling.
The wind rushing past your face, the fresh air around you, the winding roads, and of course the
adventure. These are the best parts of any good motorcycle trip, and any adventurous biker is dying
for the next big thrill. Any OmegaRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195460292011050479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2419693564644462275.post-82555240611937793552017-12-11T14:08:00.002+07:002017-12-11T14:08:55.746+07:00A love letter to the SR - by Marlon Slack
A lovely article by Marlon Slack about the timeless Yamaha SR and its place in the motorcycle universe.
http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/2017/12/yamaha-sr400-caferacer.html
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