Under the Abbey
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 97 – first published in 2021. Story and photos: Jim Scaysbrook Spa-Francorchamps Museum, Belgium. Prior to 1981, when the famous Spa-Francorchamps race track was dramatically shortened, the lap […]
Year: 2025
H-D rallies riders for inaugural “United We Ride” fundraiser
The iconic shields of Harley-Davidson and The Salvation Army are calling on all riders, seasoned veterans and new enthusiasts alike, to join the ride and celebrate “United We Ride” across Australia and New Zealand on […]
Ragged Fringe Rally – New Location!
Due to extensive flooding around the Gloucester area, and Bretti Reserve in particular, The Moto Guzzi Owners Association of NSW will now hold the Ragged Fringe Rally for 2025 at the Neville Hotel campground in […]
Jeff Munro: Powered by perversity
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 94 – first published in 2021. Story: Peter Whitaker • Photographs: Thomas Munro Despite suffering dehydration, delirium, dysentery, dengue fever and debilitating crashes, Jeff Munro was the first […]
Quaint and quirky: Unusual Flat Twins
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 98 – first published in 2021. Story and photos: Stuart Francis It is a common misconception that Douglas were the only company to use the fore and aft […]
Motoplast: An Italian frame up
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 94 – first published in 2021. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Mick Lendrum and OBA. No, Motoplast is not a special adhesive bandage for motorcycle injuries such as […]
Ray Quincey: Meteoric rise, hard fall.
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 95 – first published in 2021. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Rob Lewis, Michael Andrews, Jeff Nield, Maurice Austin. Being the son of a famous father can be […]
The Big Cancellation
The Big Chill event, run by the Queensland Early Motorcycle Sports Club Inc and scheduled for 5th-6th July 2025 at Carnell Raceway, has been cancelled at the last minute due to circumstances beyond the club’s […]
The Plastic Fantastic: A monocoque marvel.
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 91 – first published in 2020. Story: Jim Scaysbrook with assistance from Graeme Staples • Photos: Phil Ainsley, Graeme Staples, John Ford, Lloyd Williams. The Kiwis have a […]
MotoBi – A family affair
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 93 – first published in 2021. Story: Nick Varta • Photos: Russ Murray Was MotoBi the illegitimate son of the oldest extant Italian motorcycle company? Having a company […]
