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In his article “Ghost in the 7 GAMMA November issue already. This Machine,” Greg reminisces about his 35 GEARS CANADA summer, like most summers ÀUVW7ULXPSKDQGWKHIDFWWKDWKH 72 GREAT CANADIAN TOURS RIODWHKDVÁDVKHGE\IDVWHU continues to see it in various forms 75 GRIP-LOCK than a Kawasaki H2R on the many years after he sold it. The other back straight at Shannonville article that Greg penned is about a 67 HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEALERS I 72 HERBERT’S BOOTS AND WESTERN WEAR Motorsport Park. beautiful BSA restoration by Cook’s Earlier in the year, we thought that Classic Rebuilds in Halifax, Nova 17 HOGTUNES INC. we would hold a photo contest, and Scotia. This restored BSA looks stock, 64 HONDA DEALERS over the past few issues, we asked our but keep in mind, looks can be deceiving. 66 HONDA POWERHOUSE DEALERS readers to submit their own favourite It has been a busy summer for motorcycle-related images to possibly everyone, and although we never seem 47 HUMBER COLLEGE be included in our limited edition 2016 to get to as many events as we’d like 35 INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF OAKVILLE calendar. The response has been over- to, staffers Roger and Marcus rode out 65 KAWASAKI DEALERS whelming, and I must thank everyone to Moncton, New Brunswick, for the 76 KLIM who sent in images. It’s going to be a annual Atlanticade rally, while Martin tough job deciding which images will enjoyed Lawrence Hacking’s Overland 62 KLOCK WERKS be chosen to grace the pages of our Adventure Rally. I was able to sneak 13 MACKESY SMYE LLP, BARRISTER & SOLICITORS calendar. away for a few days to attend the The calendar is included each year Shediac Motorcycle Rally, also in New 69 MOTORCYCLE ENHANCEMENTS with the January/February issue and is Brunswick, along the shores of the 47 MOTORCYCLE INNOVATIONS only available to subscribers, so make Northumberland Strait. Clinton Smout 2 MOTOVAN sure your subscription is up to date, has been stroking things off his bucket because you don’t want to miss it. If list at a furious pace as he attends 15 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SUPERSHOW you’re a digital subscriber, just email various events across the country us your complete mailing address and — most recently the Fundy Adventure 64 OAKVILLE YAMAHA we’ll make sure a copy of the calendar Rally. He’s healing nicely from that 17 RENEDIAN ADVENTURES is sent to you. one. I understand he will also be taking 69 REINHART TRAILER SALES Not only is it hard to believe summer part in some rides overseas, and while 70 RIDERS PLUS INSURANCE has run its course, but Christmas is those aren’t magazine assignments, I’m 69 ROBINSON MOTORCYCLE creeping up fast. A subscription to sure we’ll hear about those adventures Motorcycle Mojo makes an ideal gift or in the future. 66 SARGENT CYCLE PRODUCTS stocking stuffer, so remember your Ever since our daughter, Emily, 64 SMART RIDER TRAINING family and friends who ride. wrote about her solo ride to Alaska 68 SUZUKI DEALERS In addition to the reviews of the all- and back when she was just 18, we’re 5 THE MOTORCYCLE SHOWS new BMW S1000XR and the Yamaha constantly asked when she will be V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE in this issue, submitting more articles. She’s taking 69 TRADITIONAL MOTORCYCLE & CUSTOM WORKS we also bring you two travel pieces advantage of her free spirit and assures from Western Canada, and a report us that she will write more about her 69 TRANSURE INSURANCE INC. from Alan Cathcart of the world’s very motorcycle travels. 72 TRIUMPH DEALERS ÀUVWWHVWULGHRQWKHPXFKDQWLFLSDWHG Special thoughts go out to some 35 TWISTED THROTTLE Brough Superior SS100, a marque that industry friends. Life doesn’t always 63 VICTORY DEALERS has been reborn after a 75-year hiatus. happen as planned and sometimes Greg Williams also resurfaces in we need to be reminded to travel and 69 WALRIDGE MOTORS Motorcycle Mojo with two feature explore while we can, because you never 64 WAWA MOTOR INN stories, one from each end of the know what tomorrow may bring. 70 YAMAHA DEALERS 6 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE INFORMATION AND INSPIRATION HEADLINES Peter Williams’ Norton Peter Williams signing 100 limited edition prints. These prints are available through Walridge Motors at a cost of $25, shipping and handling included. Contact [email protected] for more information. eter Williams is perhaps best known for his abilities on a motorcycle. However, it’s his ability as an engineer that has seen him pioneer items such as