New Diecasts (Updated)

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Update - I forgot to to add my new Benelli Tornado 1130 diecast to this post (see below). I also added my Buell 1125R diecast that I received as a gift from @zaltech last summer (thanks again Zal).
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Several weeks ago, I received a diecast motorcycle as a gift. I was very pleased with the gift and wrote a short blog post about it. I took some vacation time over the Christmas break and during some idle time did an eBay search for diecast motorcycles...the end result was the purchase of a 1:12 scale Ducati Streetfighter and an Aprilla RSV1000R. Take a look...


Ducati Streetfighter


Aprilla RSV1000R


Benelli Tornado 1130


Buell 1125R (Summer 2010)

Atlantic Motorcycle Show 2011

One of the things that gets me through the winter months is the Atlantic Motorcycle & ATV Show. This year's show is scheduled for February 11th - 13th, 2011 at the Moncton Coliseum.



All of the major manufacturers will be represented at this show as well as several custom builders. Further information is available at the Atlantic Motorcycle & ATV Show web site.

1913 Harley Davidson

This YouTube video came to me compliments of @signbloke via Twitter and his "Monty" - The 1928 Chevrolet Blog. The video clip is almost 10 minutes long but well worth viewing. The other appealing fact about this 1913 Harley Davidson is that it was purchased here in Canada...Hamilton, Ontario.

This video is a real treat for motorcycle enthusiasts...enjoy!



Also, check out "Monty" - The 1928 Chevrolet Blog, it's pretty cool too!

RYCA Motors CS-1 Cafe Racer

So, you want to build a Cafe Racer but don't have experience with custom builds...you had better check out RYCA Motors and their CS-1 Cafe Racer Kit for the Suzuki S40 (Savage). For $3000.00 you can purchase a CS-1 kit and according to RYCA Motors owner Casey Stevenson, all you need are basic mechanical skills and a few tools to do the conversion. Oh ya, you need a Suzuki S40 unless you want RYCA to build one for you...but that wouldn't be any fun!







Not sure this is for me, but it is a cool concept and a most interesting business model.

For further info, visit RYCA Motors Web Site

Back in Business!

For Christmas, I received the latest copy of Motorcyclist magazine - January 2011 edition. Being the owner of a Buell Motorcycle, one of the articles caught my interest..."Erik Buell is Back in Business. This time, Erik Buell is doing it his way."



As you may recall, I blogged about EBR Racing back in October - Buell Resurrected in Street Mode, so the interview in Motorcyclist magazine is very timely, especially if we are to see something new for Buell enthusiasts. Speaking for myself, I look forward to seeing the day when a new street legal sport bike is available from Erik Buell.

The complete interview: Erik Buell is Back in Business. This time, Erik Buell is doing it his way.

Season's Greetings to all and Happy New Year!

New Models

A "Secret Santa" in my office got me this 1/18th scale model of a 1952 Harley Davidson "K " Model, very cool! Note the Erik Buell Racing (EBR) Coffee Mug too!



This will go very nice with the 1/12th scale model of my 2009 Buell 1125R that another friend gave to me, can you see it in the lower left hand corner by my monitor?



It's only December and winter is just starting and I am already itching for spring and the 2011 riding season! For those of you who get to ride year round, ride safe and crank the throttle for me a few times.

And another riding season comes to an end...

November 13th, 2010 and another riding season has come to an end, at least for me it has. Today was an uncharacteristic weather day, especially for the month of November. The temperature reached a high of 14C/57F, the sun was shining and many motorcyclists were getting that last ride in, yours' truly included. I went for a short ride around the city and then a nice ride along the Nashwaak River. Although short, I really appreciated this ride as I knew it would be the last of the season.

Looking back, it has been a great riding season. We had an early start to the season and the weather was the best that it has been in years. The 2010 season saw the sale of the Ninja 250 that I rebuilt for my son and the addition of a 2009 Buell 1125R to my collection!

The season also included an excellent 5 day road trip through the Acadian Coast of New Brunswick, the Gaspé Region of Quebec and on to Quebec City. There were also many day trips and short rides around the local area. And of course, I would be amiss if I did not mention how much fun the 1125R is...I really enjoyed riding around on it this summer. I actually put more miles on the 1125R than on the VStar 1100 Classic!

The VStar and the Ninja 500 were put away for the long winters' nap several weeks back and today the 1125R joined them.





The bikes will be fine over the winter months as the garage has an oil furnace and the temperature is controlled. Over the winter, I have to do a bit of work to do on the Ninja and the VStar, but nothing major. I also have to winterize the 1125R and do a some work to my 4-wheeler (1986 Honda TRX350).



So, with a slight tear in my eye, I put the covers on the bikes knowing that they will be there for me to work on over the winter months and will be calling out to me in the spring.





I have lots of work to do over the winter and despite my complaining at times, I actually enjoy the winter season. I will also spend the winter season living vicariously through my Twitter friends who get to ride year round...you know who you are!

Until my next time, ride safe!