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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 alloy P wheels, disc brakes and the monocoque chassis – like the one found in the re-creation of his TT-winning Norton featured here. Peter and his team at Peter Williams Motorcycles are building just 25 replicas of his 1973 JPN Norton Monocoque on which he won that year’s Isle of Man TT. While the majority of the design has been executed as faithfully as possible, there are the added EHQHÀWVRIVRPHPRGHUQIHDWXUHVWREULQJWKLVFODVVLFXSWRFXUUHQWVWDQGDUGV7KHEXLOG TXDOLW\LVQRWKLQJVKRUWRIDPD]LQJRQWKHÀUVWWKUHHFRPSOHWHGELNHVWZRRIZKLFK have already been sold, while the other is on display at various venues, with Peter on hand to promote the bike and answer questions. With the 25 Nortons planned in the production run, each should be a treasure for collectors and enthusiasts alike. For more information, go to peterwilliamsmotorcycles.com or vimeo.com/67797346 for a glimpse of this incredible motorcycle.
NINE NEW DUCS ucati CEO Claudio Domenicali has announced the There will certainly be plenty to speculate about over the company will release nine new models in 2016, coming months. D two of which will be in new segments. Rumours of Domenicali also says he expects that this year, Ducati everything from cruisers to scooters are swirling, and we ZLOOVXUSDVVELNHVVROGIRUWKH¿UVWWLPHLQWKHFRP- can’t forget the Scrambler line-up – which has become pany’s history, then adds, “Our main goal is not so much a brand unto itself, serving as a jumping off point for the the pursuit of ever-greater volumes, but rather to keep on Ducati experience, and is bound to grow in numbers. surprising our customers with awe-inspiring bikes.”
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125,000 The deposit in U.S. dollars that had been required to reserve one 160 of Mission Motorcycles’ electric The horsepower rating of superbikes. With the company now in bankruptcy proceedings, Ducati’s 2016 Monster 1200 R, it’s doubtful refunds will be making it the most powerful available to those who anted up. Ducati naked yet.
The amount in U.S. dollars of the civil penalties levied against Triumph Motorcycles in the United States by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for violating reporting requirements and 2.9 million failure to respond adequately to communications from the NHTSA. 1,499 588 The cost in euros of the The displacement in cc of Dainese D-Air Misano 1000 the turbocharged Suzuki jacket that has just gone on Recursion concept, whose sale in Europe. Expected name has just been trade- release for North America marked in both Europe and is midsummer 2016. the United States. i
2The number of variations available when purchasing the new Confederate G2 P51 Combat Fighter. Would you prefer the Blonde, starting at US$113,900, or the Black Flag, starting at US$119,500?
NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 9 Conceptualizing the Future The zecOO is an electric motorcycle created in Japan that started as a concept but has now moved into production for ith 2016 fast 2015. It features hub-centre steering approaching, along with and a proven Zero Motorcycles electric announcements of new models from power unit. Only 49 of these motorcycles manufacturers, we couldn’t resist taking a look are scheduled to be produced, each one W handmade and tailored to suit its at some of the most interesting concepts of recent years. owner’s liking.
The Yamaha Tesseract was an exciting prototype several years back. Some of These two concept motorcycles from Husqvarna, the 401 Vitpilen (Swedish for “white arrow”) its technology has now made it into and 401 Svartpilen (“black arrow”), appeared at the 2014 EICMA show. Spy photos have production in the form of Yamaha’s Tricity indicated they are already in testing as possible production bikes for the very near future. three-wheeled scooter.
Mikhail Smolyanov of Solifague Kawasaki’s Concept J Design created the renderings of this represents the leading steampunk chopper and sidecar rig edge of styling and named Black Widow. It was featured design. Now, some- as the Widowmaker in the cross- one please put this media adventure novel Steampunk thing back into the Holmes, and is now available as a videogame it snuck real–life motorcycle through famed out of – at least for a fabricator Putsch Racing. few more years.
CHECK IT OUT Never Forget https://goo.gl/ZVNrvu TC Bank of Taiwan should be giving tips on marketing to other big businesses here in North America, because it obviously has an understanding of what’s important – to motorcyclists at least. This video has been around for a few years, but it’s worth watching again.
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All parts accounted for Likes small bikes *OHQQ,MXVWÀQLVKHGUHDGLQJ\RXUFROXPQDERXWPRYLQJ I just wanted to send you a quick note thanking you for motorcycle parts from the August edition and can totally your coverage of small displacement motorcycles in the relate! [August 2015] magazine. I’ve always been a fan of smaller You mentioned wanting to build a SOHC CB750 some motorcycles, and like them much more than the bigger day, so I thought I would share my build with you for machines. Anything sub-600 cc is what I like to see! inspiration. I I also wanted to tell you how much I like the photos just got it on with the captions and the lines that go to the relevant part the road in of the bike. It’s not something that I’ve ever thought of, June and it’s a and it’s kind of neat to see what is where. hoot. It’s my CHRISTOPHER TINDALL VIA EMAIL homage to the Repsol Honda Faulty potholes MotoGP team After reading Clinton Smout’s Faulty Potholes column in that I have your August issue, I just wanted to tip my hat and con- been a fan of gratulate him for sticking to his guns and questioning the for years (we motives of the injured rider he met. need Stoner He is absolutely right in his questioning as to who is ul- back…). I timately responsible for our actions. Let’s face it; motorcy- wanted to cre- cling can at times be dangerous to those who take it lightly. ate something that looked like a new bike, but still had the The payoff in freedom and exhilaration far outweigh the touches of the old school CB’s (spokes, OEM controls and dangers (only my opinion), provided one takes the proper warning light panel, etc). precautions such as good protective gear, proper training Outside of the painting and the reboring of my cylin- and most of all, maintain a heightened sense of awareness ders, I did it all myself, which proves without a doubt that on the road, whether it be on city streets or the open road. ANYONE can work on these old bikes with some patience, It’s become common practice in our modern day a service manual and a lot of WD40. I’m not a bike builder, litigious society that it is always someone else’s fault when just something I do in my spare time to stay sane. things happen to us. Way to go Clinton. Thanks for Thanks for keeping up a fantastic magazine and don’t pointing out that at the end of the day, we as riders are lose those CB750 parts! responsible for care and control of our machines. CURT CYMBALUK VIA EMAIL DANIEL NILSSON VIA EMAIL
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er reading your WTF section, I had to tell you about a food truck in Mallorytown, A Ontario, called Northern Soul BBQ. It’s located on Lake Street and it’s the absolute greatest place I’ve ever found. The owners are a family who are extremely friendly and they love bikes. All bikers are more than welcome, and there is ample parking. They have an extensive menu and their own giant smoker. The food is absolutely worth the trip. They do ribs, pulled pork, chicken, smoked meat and so much more. They do stuff that’ll make you almost want to slap your mama – well maybe not that far. They even have a dairy bar on site for all your ice cream needs. It was just such a wonderful experience that my wife and I, and my friends make the trip multiple times a year just to eat there. I fully encourage anyone to give this place a shot – you will not regret it. Got a favourite restaurant or pub? Send us an email to [email protected] and tell us why.
NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 11 LIFE IN THE FAST LANE by Misti Hurst
A FAMILY THAT RACES TOGETHER, STAYS TOGETHER
or my son Ashton’s sixth birth- day, I didn’t buy him toy cars or Lego. In fact, the day after he turned six, I allowed him pulled him in right away. “If you make GLIÀFXOWWLPHWDONLQJDQGFRQQHFWLQJ WRSDUWLFLSDWHLQKLVÀUVWHYHU mistakes,” I told him, “it means you are with other kids in a one-on-one setting. F motorcycle road race. going too fast.” +RZHYHUGXULQJKLVÀUVWUDFHZLWKWKH Now, for many people who are not I didn’t just chuck him on a motor- 3DFLÀF&RDVW0LQL5RDGUDFLQJ&OXE familiar with motorcycles or road racing F\FOHDQGKRSHKHFRXOGÀJXUHLWRXW, he came out of his shell and began or the passion that all riders feel when didn’t let him go too quickly. We rode immediately socializing with the other astride their machines, this decision can on closed circuits, safely, and I coached kids. It was amazing to watch him gain seem reckless. They say (with a loud KLPDORQJHYHU\VWHSRIWKHZD\ FRQÀGHQFH,WZDVOLNHKHZDVVXGGHQO\ gasp), “You let your child race motor- Through riding and racing, he is DWKRPH:LWKLQPLQXWHVRIDUULYLQJKH F\FOHV"µ:LWKRXWKDYLQJDQ\XQGHUVWDQG- learning excellent life skills. He is was throwing his foam airplane around ing of road racing, or any other frame of LPSURYLQJKLVPRWRUVNLOOVDQGFRRU- the pits, with new friends chasing after reference, they simply assume things dination by working the throttle and him. He was doing stoppies, wheelies about my parenting choices and snuff the brakes, by kick-starting the bike, by and jumps on his pedal bike, and racing their noses. They think it’s too dangerous. VWHHULQJDQGQDYLJDWLQJWKHPDFKLQH around, pretending to hang off and drag ,ORYHP\NLGPRUHWKDQDQ\WKLQJ DURXQGWKHFRUQHUV+HLVLPSURYLQJKLV DNQHHOLNHD´UHDOUDFHUµ+HZDVJLYHQ else in the entire world. This is why I let YLVXDOVNLOOVDQGVLWXDWLRQDODZDUHQHVV tours of the pits and introduced to the him race the day after he turned six. He is shoulder-checking before heading other kids, who eagerly showed off their )LUVWDQGIRUHPRVW +HORYHVLW+HLV out on the track, holding his line when UDFHELNHVVKDUHGUDFHVWRULHVDQGJDYH DOVRLQWHUHVWHGDQGPRWLYDWHGDQGKH others go by, beginning to see when and him tips on how to go faster. They were has become more independent, more where it is safe to pass. He understands WDNLQJFDUHRIKLPDQGLQYLWLQJKLPLQWR FRQÀGHQWDQGPRUHVHOIGULYHQEHFDXVH speed and perception of speed, and is this new family. And that’s what racing of it. Road racing is clearly becoming one challenging himself to take measured and riding is: family. RIWKHVSRUWVRXWRIWKHGR]HQVWKDW,KDYH risks. He is aware that mistakes can There are entire families at the track encouraged him to try, that he is most cause him to fall down and potentially that ride together, and I enjoy being focused on pursuing. He also already has get hurt, but he is learning quickly and WKHUHZLWKP\NLGVDQGIHHOLQJFRQÀ- two years of riding experience. showing good judgment. dent that they are spending time with Ashton was rocking a Strider run By letting Ashton ride and race, I’m me, doing something together that we bike by 18 months old. By three, he was setting him up with skills that will help DOOORYH,ORRNIRUZDUGWRVSHQGLQJ SURÀFLHQWDWSHGDOELNLQJDQGHYHQUDFHG keep him safe in the future. When he weekends together when they are older, %0;IURPWKHIXOOJDWHZLWKÀYH\HDU JHWVKLVGULYHU·VOLFHQFHDWKHZLOOEH instead of not knowing where they are olds. For his fourth birthday, we bought DPXFKPRUHFRQÀGHQWDQGH[SHULHQFHG or what they might be doing. I cherish him a PW50 and I taught him how to ride GULYHUWKDQVRPHRQHZKRKDVQHYHUVDWLQ these special moments with my boy, LWVWDUWLQJÀUVWZLWKWKHWKURWWOHGLDOOHG WKHFRFNSLWRIDPRWRUL]HGYHKLFOHEHIRUH watching his eyes light up and his soul back to barely a walking pace, then ,·YHVHHQP\VRQJURZLQVRPDQ\ FDWFKÀUHZKHQKHSXOOVRXWRQWRWKH PRYLQJLWXSDVKLVVNLOOLPSURYHG,PDGH ways since letting him race earlier this WUDFN$QG,ODXJKZKHQKHVD\V´&DQ FHUWDLQKHZDVZHDULQJIXOOSURWHFWLYH year. Ashton is typically a more socially ZHPRYHWR&KLOOLZDFN0RPP\VRZH JHDUHYHU\WLPHKHURGHDQGLI,WKRXJKW cautious child who is usually hesitant can be closer to the race track?”
KHZDVJRLQJWRRIDVWIRUKLVVNLOOOHYHO, to join in with groups, and has a more That’s why I let him race. MCKENNA PATTY BY PHOTO
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NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 13 RIDING WITH STU by Stu Seaton THE WHEEL: A WELL-ROUNDED HISTORY
ave you ever looked at your wheels and wondered how they became so trusted? Every once in a while, I like to look at some common part H or other – one we interact ZLWKGDLO\²DQGÀQGRXWKRZWKDWSDUW came to be. The wheel was my lastest wander down history lane, and I can for their venerable chariots. However, it Meyer’s design started to take on heavier now say that this particular lane is a wasn’t until the 1600s that wheel designs roles with motor tricycles, though his long and winding one. became truly remarkable, paving the way design couldn’t handle the weight of a Arguments abound among aca- for what you see on motorcycles today. motorcar. demics and engineers over the origins In February 1670, Charles II of Spoked car wheels, through redesigned of the wheel, and they’re still taking England granted a charter to the tangentially (moving along in the direc- place to this very day. Considering that Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights tion of a tangent) placed spokes, began the wheel dates back to the Paleolithic (WCW). This founding group of wheel- taking on some of the heavy-lifting roles, Period, the modern arguments over its wrights was composed of some of the and were pretty much commonplace on invention have been long running. wealthier wheel makers of the day, and motor vehicles by 1907. There are two schools of thought. One they had concerns. Their craft was ex- This brings the spoked wheel to its believes that the actual device, be it a panding, and as with any fast-growing second historical argument: Do the spokes round slab of rock or wood with an axle LQGXVWU\WKHUHZHUHÁDZVZLWKZKHHO on the bottom of the wheel hub bear the shoved through it, is at the origin of the design, construction and standards. load on the bottom of the hub, or do the invention. The second school of thought The WCW could afford to have spokes on the top of the wheel hang the states that the invention of the wheel had various groups of specialists develop load on the top of the hub? If you take nothing to do with the actual hardware better standards and practices, as well as a close look at the spokes on your bike, and everything to do with the rotational fund research and development, which you’ll see that the two rows of spokes movement, or a cyclical event that can at the time was completely fractured. are both tangentially and radially placed transfer power. To simplify the whole Too many shops were working inde- to support the load both straight up and debate, we’ll assume that the invention of pendently of each other, and until the down, as well as on an angle, outward the wheel is related to the hardware. WCW came along, there was no forum from the hub to resist cornering loads. The creation of the wheel predates to exchange information. Interestingly You can imagine how the load of written history, though the earliest enough, the WCW still exists today. your bike, while rolling on the road, known wheel discovered dates around The modern wire wheel, or tension- is transferred to the centre hub of the 3500 BC, and is believed to have orig- spoked wheel, was designed in 1808 wheel. This design produces an amaz- inated from Mesopotamia during the by George Cayley, who really thought ingly strong wheel, which is one reason Bronze Age. This is also about the time that wire wheels were just going to be a why you’ll see more wire spoked wheels WKHÀUVWVSRNHGZKHHOZDVLQYHQWHG passing fancy. Cayley was so convinced on heavier adventure bikes and dirt and despite the hang time between the of this that he didn’t bother to secure a bikes, where the wheel must stay round slab wheel and the spoked wheel, things patent for his designs. Theodore Jones while undergoing tremendous amounts got rolling much faster as time went on. of London thought that Cayley lacked of shock and load transfers. Wire wheels Humans have an insatiable need for foresight and was able to secure a patent are also easier to repair once damaged. VSHHGDVUHODWLYHDVLWPD\EHDQGWRÀOO IRUWKHZLUHZKHHORQ2FWREHU So there you have it, all rounded up. the need, lighter wheels utilizing spokes LQ(QJODQG7KHÀUVWSDWHQWIRUDVSRNHG The next time you accelerate after cut- were developing throughout the area. bicycle wheel was awarded to Eugene ting a perfect corner, you can appreciate 7KH(J\SWLDQVVFRUHGÀUVWSODFHLQ Meyer of Paris, and spoked bicycle the change of design that’s older than
BC, with carved, lightweight wheels wheels became hugely popular. Finally, recorded history. PHOTO: GLENN ROBERTS
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s I write this, I have a hos- pital bracelet on my wrist from my latest visit to the emergency ward. I’ve just returned from the Fundy A Adventure Rally (FAR), held in New Brunswick this past September, and I had a fantastic time. Rob Harris The location was amazing, with good on where the organizers followed our of CanadaMotoRallies.com, his wife, camping, cozy cabins and a big lodge progress on a computer via signals Courtney, and their team did a great job capable for holding 200 guests. I put on sent by the SPOT device. Rob said it organizing the second FAR. Rob and some weight thanks to home cooking was really cool to watch as the dots of BMW Canada extended an invitation to so good it would make your grandma various teams approached river cross- me to attend the rally and provide some proud. There was even a big-screen tele- ings along the C route, where they adventure rider training. vision that the techie types hooked up to would stop, and then after a few min- ,ÁHZWR0RQFWRQRQWKH:HGQHV- watch the online MotoGP races. utes would turn around and retrace day, picked up a BMW R1200GS from Riders of different brands got to their tracks, obviously deciding not to Atlantic Motoplex, and had a great test-ride BMW GS models with proper try to cross the rivers. One team gave two-hour ride to Adair’s Wilderness tires in off-road conditions. Those who cause for concern when they veered off Lodge, where the rally headquarters owned smaller bikes were amazed by the path and stopped for a long time were located. Thursday was rider how well the F800GS and the R1200GS in a small town. It turned out that they training day, and I met some great handled ugly gravel trails and mud. didn’t need rescuing – their team name folks from Down East, Maine and Participants who registered as solo was The Bar Flies. New Hampshire. Their bikes ranged riders would only be able to ride the I was invited to ride with Chris from a Yamaha TW200 to a KTM990, a easier A route. For safety, only teams Duff and Tylor Donnelly from BMW few KLRs and lots of BMW GSs; there of at least two riders were allowed to Motorrad Canada, which is what led was a Moto Guzzi Stelvio, too. test their skills on the tougher B and C to me wearing a hospital bracelet. We I set up lots of exercises and lessons routes. Each team also had to carry a were going up a steep, rocky hill when I that would help the riders get their supplied SPOT tracking device, again decided to pick a line closer to the trees. adventure bikes through the challenges in the interest of safety, and routes were I was in second gear and standing up ahead. Like most riders I train, they loaded into each team’s GPS device for on the R1200GS when a branch hit me EHQHÀWHGIURPWKHH[HUFLVHVWKDWWHDFK navigation. That was the only way to in the chest, knocking me off onto some how to ride the clutch. It was rewarding navigate the six legs of the approximate- rocks. A sore shoulder prompted my after the ride on Saturday to be thanked ly 500 km route. In most legs, teams had visit to the hospital, where X-rays con- by many of the training graduates, on the choice of riding A, B or C routes, ÀUPHGWKDWQRWKLQJZDVEURNHQ,FUHGLW their newly acquired clutch skills, which GHSHQGLQJRQWKHGLIÀFXOW\OHYHOWKH\ my BMW Rally suit and its protective helped get them through the rivers, wanted to tackle. Route C was the most armour for my lack of injury. mud holes and ugly, rocky hill climbs. challenging, so naturally more points Despite a very sore shoulder, the Another skill we worked on was being were awarded for this choice. Before the Fundy Adventure Rally was one of able to stop quickly on gravel surfaces. I start of the rally it had rained in biblical the best rides I have experienced. And found a nice spot of smooth gravel that proportions, which is why it was wise it’s easy to understand why: Gather a was perfect for locking up the rear brake to walk puddles or river crossings to see bunch of adventure riders together at a to practice a loss of traction. We later if they were deeper than the height of great location, throw in abundant trails learned that Adair’s’ proprietor, Larry, exhaust pipes and air intakes – or simply RIGLIIHUHQWGLIÀFXOWLHVPL[LQHQRXJK had smoothed out the area for extra ZDLWIRUVRPHRQHHOVHWRFURVVÀUVW rain to swell streams to rivers, and a camping spots. Oops! 7KLVZDVWKHÀUVWULGH,KDGEHHQ good time is guaranteed for all.
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We now ride Mongolia!
• NEW! Two nights at the 5 star Victoria FaLL s Hotel • Overnight camping safari into the Okavango Delta by private plane • Two nights at $8499 Etosha National Park CDN/person A paved road round-trip tour through Namibia, Botswana, • 6 safaris and Zimbabwe. This tour travels largely through rural Africa including the expanse of the Kalahari Desert and is heavily • 3400 kms weighted on animal encounters and game viewing. This is our (99% paved) most popular couples tour, and we lean our accommodation 2016 July 16–30 selections to specialty boutique and luxury lodges. tour August 2–16 • 15 days • FuLL y suPP orted dates Aug. 19–Sept. 2 and guided
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NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 17 PRESS LAUNCH 2015 BMW S1000XR
18 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 Adventuring into Italian Territory
A new model from BMW falls into the adventure sport category to take on its closest rival, the Ducati Multistrada
Story by Costa Mouzouris PHOTOS BY KEVIN WING
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20 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 MW already owns the adventure-touring category with its tried-and-true R1200GS. There are, however, a number of machines from Japan, Italy and the U.K. that are vying for a slice of that market share. There’s even a subcategory that has arisen in the last few years of sportier adventure -type bikes that use 17-inch front wheels instead of the more off-road-capable 19- or 21-inch fronts, such as the Kawasaki Versys 1000, the Yamaha FJ-09 and even the MV Agusta Turismo Veloce. In BMW’s literature, this category is described as “adventure sport.” The Ducati Multistrada dominates this segment, featuring 7KHVPDOOÀ\VFUHHQLVDGMXVWDEOHWRWZRSRVLWLRQV superbike-like power and handling in a E\SXOOLQJWKHVFUHHQXSRUSXVKLQJLWGRZQ WRS much more versatile package than in :KLOHWKHKHDGOLJKWIRUPLVV\PPHWULFDOWKH its Panigale. 6;5XVHVDV\PPHWULFDOUHÀHFWRUVZKLFK This adventure sport category LVVWLOODGLVWLQJXLVKLQJIHDWXUHZKHQPHHWLQJ is designed to woo sportbike RQHRQWKHURDG DERYH riders who are getting older and WDNLQJORQJHUULGHVRQPRUHFRPIRUWDEOHDOWHUQDWLYHVZLWKRXWVDFULÀFLQJ performance. The 2015 S1000XR is the latest machine to enter this category and is based around the S1000RR inline-four. According to BMW, it’s the fourth model based around the 999 cc engine, following the S1000RR, the high-performance HP4 (counted as a separate model by its maker) and the naked S1000R. BMW recently held the S1000XR press intro, and for a refreshing change of pace, invited North American press to the Muskoka region of Ontario. We were based out of the spectacular Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, located right on the shores of Lake Rosseau. If you’ve ever ridden here, you know the Muskoka roads surrounding this area can be as sinuous as in the western U.S. or Europe, though maybe a bit bumpier. This was the ideal location to put the XR through its paces. )URPDGLVWDQFHLW·VQRWWRRGLIÀFXOWWRPLVWDNHWKH6;5IRUWKH'XFDWL0XOWLVWUDGDDV $IXOODUUD\RILQIRUPDWLRQLQD it shares a similar silhouette, with a pointy beak and a deeply stepped seat. From the front, it FRPSDFWSDFNDJH*36LVDQ resembles the S1000’s face, but instead of using asymmetrical headlight lenses, it has asymmet- RSWLRQDODFFHVVRU\ ULFDOKHDGOLJKWUHÁHFWRUV
Creature Comforts The riding position is relaxed and upright, with an easy reach to the tall, wide handlebar, ZKHUH\RX·OOÀQGVWXUG\KDQGJXDUGVWKDWRIIHUDELWRIZLQGSURWHFWLRQ7KHUH·VDPSOH legroom, as the foot pegs are mounted lower and farther forward in relation to the seat than on the S1000R. The windscreen is manually adjustable to two positions by pulling it up or pushing it down, but unlike some other BMWs (like the R1200GS), the 840 mm seat height is not adjustable, though you do have the option of getting it with a 20 mm lower seat, at no extra cost. The standard seat, although supportive, is cupped and holds you in one place, so you can’t change positions. Wheel travel has been increased to 150 mm at the front and 140 mm at the rear, compared with the S1000R model’s 120 mm at both ends. If you want to lower the bike further, an optional lower suspension is available ($245), which reduces travel by 30 mm at both ends. Behind
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fact, the transmission is remarkably light-shifting, which is why I resorted to using the clutch rather than the FOXWFKOHVVJHDUVKLIWDVVLVWZKLFKÀUPV up shifting effort unless you’re in the upper revs at speed. As anticipated, the engine is very strong, pulling progressively harder as revs build. Even though our bikes cut off the fun at 9000 rpm, that was still enough oomph to achieve some unmentionable speeds along the more open back roads. The engine is mildly buzzy, with some vibration coming through the handlebar and seat beginning at about 5000 rpm, and getting more prominent as revs pick +DQGJXDUGVZLOONHHSWKHZLQGRIIWKHEDFNRI\RXUKDQGVDQG up from there, though it never reaches an RSWLRQDOKHDWHGJULSVZLOONHHS\RXUSDOPVZDUPRQWKRVHFKLOO\ intolerable level. ULGHV DERYH %XV\OHIWKDQGVZLWFKJHDUFRQWUROVPRVWRIWKHEHOOVDQGZKLVWOHVRQ Losing Traction WKH6;5 OHIW Turning off the traction control is merely a matter of holding the ABS button down for a second or so (the button the seat there is a handy luggage rack, and Dynamic, whereas other BMWs have serves double duty, turning off the ABS, which is just one of the features that Comfort, Normal and Sport. too), which is the way I rode the bike emphasizes the S1000XR’s increased for most of the day, given we would versatility over the other S1000 models. Multi-Mode alternate between paved and unpaved Engine specs are identical to those of There are two standard ride modes, roads, and it’s recommended traction the S1000R, which uses a detuned ver- Rain and Road, each one altering throt- control be turned off on dirt. sion of the S1000RR engine; in the XR, tle mapping, stability control and ABS Steering is neutral yet ultralight, it also produces 160 peak horsepower settings for either wet or dry conditions. thanks to the added leverage offered by and 83 ft-lb of torque. All of BMW’s Two more ride modes, Dynamic and the wide handlebar, which fortunately electronic rider aids are available in Dynamic Pro, are available with the doesn’t induce weaving at speed. At 228 kg optional packages, like the Dynamic optional coding plug, which is included wet, the XR weighs slightly less than Package ($1,200 – includes lean-sensing in the Dynamic Package. These modes the 232 kg Multistrada, and it feels light traction control, shift assist, Pro riding further enhance throttle response, while ZKHQÁLFNLQJLWWKURXJKDVHULHVRIWXUQV mode and lean-sensing ABS), and the adjusting the dynamic traction control Transitions between tightly spaced turns Touring Package ($1,625 – includes ESA and ABS Pro settings, as well as ESA are effortless, the bike’s height doing little [electronic suspension adjustment], GPS settings, if the bike is so equipped. to hamper the manoeuvre. Rolling on the mount, centre stand, luggage rack and The brakes are supersport-spec up throttle in fourth gear, over some of the brackets, and heated grips). Our test front, with two four-piston radial calipers sharp crests along Highway 518 east of bikes included both packages. and 320 mm discs, while at the rear is a Parry Sound, produced instant wheelies If you opt out of these packages, twin-piston caliper and 265 mm disc; they (accomplished by keeping the TC off) that you get ASC (traction control without are non-linked. Like the traction control, continued until the throttle was shut. lean-sensing capability), standard ABS, the ABS can be turned off. My major gripe with this bike is the and manually adjustable suspension Our test bikes were brand new, with ESA system. I usually – and rightly that features compression and rebound some showing only one mile on the so – rave about BMW’s electrically damping at the fork and rebound odometer (U.S.-spec bikes), so they adjustable suspension, but with only damping and preload at the shock. were in break-in mode, meaning their two settings on the XR, it fell short of %0:KDVVLPSOLÀHGWKLQJVVRPHZKDW engine rev limiters were set to 9000 rpm an ideal setup for our bumpy Canadian within its electronically adjustable instead of 12,000. This also meant we tarmac. Despite an elevated sporting suspension (distinguishable from the didn’t have access to the full 160 hp, pace, I rarely found a need to switch to standard suspension by its gold-coloured which arrives at 11,000 rpm. WKHÀUPHU'\QDPLFVHWWLQJ6XVSHQVLRQ forks). The ESA now has fewer selectable Firing up the engine reveals a rather DFWLRQLVQ·WKDUVKEXWLW·VÀUPDQGRQ modes – there are still three selectable throaty four-cylinder hum, and clicking BMWs with a wider range of adjusta- preload settings – than on other BMW WKHWUDQVPLVVLRQLQWRÀUVWJHDUUHTXLUHV bility (as well as on the Multistrada), models; the modes include only Road a very light touch at the shifter. In \RXFDQÀQGDPRUHFRPIRUWDEOHVHWWLQJ
22 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 2015 for the rough stuff. Maybe the standard to handle a wide range of weather. For- BMW S1000XR suspension has a wider range of adjust- tunately, we managed to avoid the rain i ability, but none of the bikes had that that had been lingering in the area over option on hand. the previous couple of days, but I’m LIST PRICE We rode a fair amount along some sure the XR would have handled it well. $17,600 unpaved roads (which are quite a bit BMW has entered a relatively new WARRANTY more entertaining than blacktop), and segment with a new bike, but it will not 3 years, unlimited mileage because of the previous day’s rain, there have the same impact that the S1000RR CONTACT was no dust and just the right amount had when it stormed into the open bmw-motorrad.ca of traction for the Bridgestone T30R VXSHUVSRUWVHJPHQW7KDWELNHUHGHÀQHG ENGINE TYPE sport-touring rubber to make the ride the performance baseline, as well as set Liquid-cooled inline-four an absolute giggle. the standard for electronics in the class. DISPLACEMENT Although I would have preferred a The XR offers an alternative take on the 999 cc softer suspension setting, Road mode adventure class; it’s a great bike, but it’s POWER worked well enough to blast along not outstanding. It doesn’t dominate 160 hp (118 kW ) at 11,000 rpm these hard-packed dirt roads at a pace in output (the Ducati produces more TORQUE that would have been considered fast torque), and it’s not particularly distin- 82.6 -lb (112 Nm ) at 9250 rpm even on pavement. The Bridgestones guishable in styling, say the way the BORE AND STROKE actually had surprisingly good grip in BMW R nineT is. 80 x 49.7 mm these conditions, and breaking the rear Its closest rival, the Ducati Multi- COMPRESSION RATIO loose through corners was a matter strada, matches the BMW’s 160 hp 12.0:1 of winding in more throttle, though output, but surpasses it in torque, at FUEL DELIVERY when it did break loose, it did so 100 ft-lb. It’s also more tech-laden, with EFI with 48 mm throttle bodies rather abruptly, requiring more throttle more ride modes and a wider range of TRANSMISSION control than if the torque spread were adjustability within its optional electri- 6-speed wider, as on the Multistrada. These cally adjustable semi-active suspension. FINAL DRIVE TYPE unpaved roads were smooth, however, The Multistrada is also more expensive, Chain and throwing any bumps into the mix starting at $18,995. FRONT SUSPENSION would probably have overwhelmed the The S1000XR performs very well, 46 mm inverted fork, adjustable for ÀUPVXVSHQVLRQ is comfy and sporty, and comes in at a compression and rebound damping; Dynamic ESA optional reasonably affordable price point in the REAR SUSPENSION Fairing Well class, and makes for a good introduc- Single shock adjustable for rebound This BMW offers very reasonable wind tion to BMW inline-fours. damping and preload; protection up to about helmet level with Dynamic ESA optional the windscreen in the higher position; For additional photos of the WHEEL TRAVEL our bikes were also equipped with 2015 BMW S1000XR visit: motorcyclemojo.com Front: 150 mm (5.9 in.); Rear: 140 mm (5.5 in.) heated grips, making them well suited BRAKES Front: Two 320 mm discs with radial 6WHHULQJLVQHXWUDODQGYHU\OLJKW 4-piston calipers; WKDQNVWRWKHZLGHKDQGOHEDU Rear: 265 mm disc with 2-piston caliper; ABS DQGWKHELNH¶VZHLJKWGRHVQ¶W WHEELBASE KLQGHULWIURPEHLQJÀLFNHG 1548 mm (60.9 in.) WKURXJKDVHULHVRIWXUQV RAKE AND TRAIL 25.5/117 mm TIRES Front: 120/70 ZR17; Rear: 190/55 ZR17 WEIGHT (WET) 228 kg (503 lb) SEAT HEIGHT 840 mm (33.1 in.) FUEL CAPACITY 20 L FUEL ECONOMY (CLAIMED) 5.6l L/100 km FUEL RANGE (ESTIMATED) 357 km
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BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION DELIVER A PLUSH RIDE, EVEN ON THE INCREDIBLY ROUGH ROADS OVERLOOKING THE SAINT JOHN RIVER WEST OF FREDERICTON
24 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 Rarely Unnoticed
There’s little about this bagger that blends into the background
Story by Marcus Martellacci PHOTOS BY RICK HAINSCHWANG
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FORK-MOUNTED FAIRING features dual speakers, providing good sound TEARDROP-SHAPED, 18.5 L quality, while the short, IXHOWDQNZLWKÀXVKPRXQWHG aggressive “bagger style” ¿OOHUFDSZLOOJLYHDUDQJHRI windshield makes a bold over 300 kilometres. statement. LIGHTWEIGHT, 7-SPOKE cast-aluminum wheels DUH¿WWHGZLWKZLGH tubeless tires, and match the design of the rear drive pulley. CLEAN, QUIET belt drive system is extremely low maintenance with great BLACKED OUT, 1304 cc, DUAL ENGINE counterbalancers strength and durability liquid-cooled, 60° V-twin reduce vibration to a minimum thanks to carbon cord turns just 3400 rpm at while maximizing rider comfort construction. 110 km/h in top gear for for long-distance touring. HI¿FLHQWKLJKZD\FUXLVLQJ First Impressions there’s really not much need to thanks As I was saying, a leisurely two-day ride WRWKHÀUP\HWVXSSRUWLYHIRDP7KH to New Brunswick, some touring on the footboards and handlebar are an easy east coast and a marathon day-and-a- reach, making the entire cockpit feel half ride on the way back was plenty compact, an advantage for anyone enough time to evaluate this bike, so of smaller stature, while taller riders OHW·VVWDUWZLWKWKHÀUVWLPSUHVVLRQV PD\ÀQGWKH\KDYHDIDLUEHQGLQWKH $ORZGLVKHGVHDWMXVW PPRII knees. The standard GPS/information/ WKHJURXQGSXWVWKHULGHULQDUHOD[HG PHGLDGLVSOD\LVD*DUPLQ=XPR position. You can’t move around with an interface that will be familiar very much because of the shape, but to most anyone who has used a GPS. NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 27 TEST RIDE 2015 YAMAHA V-STAR 1300 DELUXE SE The standard JHDULQJLQWKHVWRFNÀYHVSHHGWUDQV- equipment Garmin PLVVLRQLVDÀQHPDWFKWRWKHHQJLQH Zumo 665 provides and it’s a primary factor in the bike’s much of the travel HIÀFLHQWFUXLVLQJDELOLWLHV7KHÀUPDQG and fuel consumption positive shifting action is an added information. The only bonus. This really is a well-suited other gauge is the package for long-range touring, and speedometer that its combination of power, gearing and also displays odom- aerodynamics makes it capable of eter, two trip meters, returning fuel mileage very close clock and warning to the manufacturer-suggested lights. (left) /NPIURPWKH/IXHOWDQN Left hand switchgear 7KHYHU\ÀUVWWLPH,OHWWKHFOXWFK has additional controls RXWRQWKH96WDU'HOX[H6(ZDVWR for the stereo. begin a tight turn in a crowded parking (lower left) ORW%\WKHHQGRIWKDWÀUVWPDQRHXYUH The right hand there was no doubting the surprising switchgear includes DJLOLW\DQGKDQGOLQJRIWKH 28 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 2015 YAMAHA V-STAR 1300 DELUXE SE i LIST PRICE $14,999 WARRANTY 12 months, unlimited mileage CONTACT yamaha-motor.ca ENGINE TYPE Liquid-cooled, V-twin DISPLACEMENT 1304 cc POWER N/A TORQUE 81.8 -lb (111 Nm) at 4000 rpm BORE AND STROKE 100 x 83 mm COMPRESSION RATIO 9.5:1 FUEL DELIVERY EFI with 40 mm throttle bodies TRANSMISSION 5-speed FINAL DRIVE TYPE with thousands of other motorcyclists, ride, man!” then nodded, gave me the Belt for the Atlanticade Rally in down- thumbs-up and rolled away while look- FRONT SUSPENSION WRZQ0RQFWRQVDZWKH96WDU'HOX[H ing over his shoulder one last time. 41 mm traditional fork, non-adjustable 6(SDUNHGDPLGVWWKHVHDRIFKURPH REAR SUSPENSION and sparkling paint I spoke of earlier. Highest Praise Single shock, preload adjustable 8QSDFNLQJWKHOLWUHKDUGVKHOOEDJV It would appear Yamaha knows what WHEEL TRAVEL ZDVMXVWDVVWUDLJKWIRUZDUGDVÀOOLQJ it’s doing with the styling of its bikes of Front: 135 mm (5.3 in.); WKHPLQWKHÀUVWSODFHDQGDIWHUPDQ\ late, because I’m getting questions and Rear: 110 mm (4.3 in.) many hours of rain along the way, comments about its products from peo- BRAKES thankfully there were no soggy contents ple of all ages and gender, from long- Front: 298 mm discs with to contend with. It was while unload- time riders and never-been riders, and dual-piston calipers; LQJWKHELNHWKDW,UHDOL]HGSHRSOHKDG even from the toughest critic I know: Rear: 298 mm disc with single-piston caliper EHJXQWRVWRSDQGVWDUHDWWKH'HOX[H my wife! She’s seen more bikes roll into WHEELBASE Sure, there were looks and approving our driveway than she could count (not 1690 mm (66.5 in.) nods along the way, but here we were, EHFDXVHVKHFDQ·WFRXQW UDWKHUVKHMXVW RAKE AND TRAIL surrounded by the cream of the crop in couldn’t care less), but even she, the 32 degrees / N/A terms of touring bikes, and this Vivid MDGHGRQHWRRNWKHWLPHWRORRNLWRYHU TIRES 5HG NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 29 TRAVEL ALBERTA & BRITISH COLUMBIA Crossing the Crowsnest An appointment with family history beckons from across the Canadian Rockies 30 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 FAST FACTS SPECS Crowsnest Pass reaches an elevation of 1310 metres. RICHES IN THOSE HILLS Crowsnest Pass is the site of the Canadian Rockies’ richest archeological discovery and was home to some of the country’s largest coal deposits. COMING TOGETHER In 1979, the communities of Coleman, Blairmore, Bellevue, Hillcrest and Frank Original buildings from a bygone were combined to form the Municipality era still grace Bellevue’s main of Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. street just as they did in the The municipality covers 373.1 sq. km. town’s mining heyday. BIG BANG An explosion at the Hillcrest coal mine on June 19, 1914, killed 189 workers, leaving 130 women widowed and 400 children fatherless. It remains the worst coal mining accident in Canadian history. HOLD UP On August 2, 1920, three local coal miners robbed passengers on Canadian Pacific Railway train No. 63 at gunpoint. A week later, two of the suspects were spotted in the Bellevue Café, where three deputies engaged them in a shootout. Story and Photos by Liz Jansen rowsnest Pass was a well-worn trail long before it re- ceived its intriguing name. First Nations people used it for generations, crossing seasonally to hunt bison. C Europeans tackled it in the 1870s looking for gold and found coal instead. Motorcyclists have discovered the real gold surfaces when riding through this mountain grandeur. The second-lowest and most southerly pass in the Canadian Rockies, Crowsnest offers an easily navigable route through the towering mountains in British Columbia to the foothills and high plains in Alberta. I rode from west to east – the direction most commonly XVHGE\H[SORUHUV,WZDVÀWWLQJDV,WRRZDVH[SORULQJEXWWKH journey was a more personal one: to learn about my heritage. NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 31 TRAVEL ALBERTA & BRITISH COLUMBIA shuttled across a lake via ferry. That’s how I found myself chugging across Kootenay Lake, sharing stories and laughs with fellow riders also returning to Alberta from Nakusp. They were tak- ing an off-road route, but there’s only one way across the water, so riders of all persuasions gather on the ferries. A late start, a wrong turn and a few photo stops on roads that are rarely straight meant an all-day ride to cover 400 km. That left only 325 km to Okotoks, Alberta, near Calgary, where I’d spend a few days retracing my family history before heading west again to the coast. I stopped for the night in Cranbrook, often considered a gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Boasting being the sunniest location in British Columbia, the community of almost 20,000 is nestled between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, so the view in any direction is spectacular. I enjoyed it from my campsite in a delightful family-run RV park a couple of blocks away from the main drag. 0DQ\ULYHUVÀRZIURPWKHPRXQWDLQVDQGPDNHIRUDUHOD[LQJVWRSWRWDNHLQWKHDVWRXQGLQJVFHQHU\ OHIW *RLQJWRZRUN-XVWRQHRIWKHSDWKVWKDWPLQHUVXVHGWRZDONGHHSLQWRWKHKLOOVWRWKHPLQH EHORZ Ascending Sun I’d been told that for a literally awesome spiritual experience, approach A mix of anticipation, apprehension, Superior, I dipped into South Dakota Crowsnest Pass at sunrise, when muted and excitement edged my approach. to visit Crazy Horse Memorial, staying morning light creates a soft beauty as I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it longer than planned. A commitment the sun climbs over the mountains. wasn’t concern about the technical to attend the Horizons Unlimited Although I slept through the sunrise, aspects of the ride that intruded. Rather, Travellers Meeting in Nakusp, British I rode under sunshine and blue skies it was that I was going back. Back east Columbia, meant that I’d have to go the entire day. It was natural to relax into Alberta, and back in time to a place there directly, then backtrack into into the ride as the smooth surface where my refugee Mennonite grand- Alberta. followed the Elk River to the village parents tried to establish themselves in Breaking camp after three quick of Sparwood, 125 km up the road and a new land. There’s nothing like a ride days spent with travellers from around the last community before the pass. through nature’s masterpiece to bring the world, I loaded up the bike, pon- With fuel, restaurants and coffee shops, things into perspective and connect you dering what the next stretch of road it’s an ideal place for a mid-morning to what’s important. ZRXOGEULQJERWKOLWHUDOO\DQGÀJXUD- stop. Here the road turns southeast, Three weeks earlier, I’d left Ontario for tively. Although the northern route on IROORZLQJ0LFKHO&UHHNRQLWVÀQDO what I expected to be 12 to 18 months the Trans-Canada Highway was shorter, approach to the pass. No matter what of travelling the Americas by motor- I opted for a more relaxed two-day ride time of day you’re riding, allow plenty cycle. Although I was looking forward and headed south toward Highway 3, of time to stop at one of the numerous to the two-wheeled adventure, my known as the Crowsnest Highway. pullouts and breathe in the beauty. primary goals were to study indige- Following an old gold rush path, it Surprisingly, the road is tame, even nous wisdom and learn about the role would take me over the legendary if the setting is not. Exercise caution of culture in shaping who we are. For Crowsnest Pass, albeit on a broad two- through this remote wilderness. The me, that meant visiting places where lane main road with well-maintained road carves through prime wildlife hab- my grandparents homesteaded and my SDYHPHQW,WSURPLVHGOHVVWUDIÀFQR itat, and species such as bear, cougar, parents were born. major urban centres and a glimpse into deer, elk, and bighorn sheep can emerge a fabled history. onto the road unexpectedly. Approx- Roundabout Way In British Columbia, riding through imately 200 large animals are killed After rounding the north shore of Lake the mountains often involves getting annually by vehicles on the Crowsnest. 32 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 Calgary I’D BEEN TOLD THAT FOR A LITERALLY Alberta Height of the Rockies AWESOME SPIRITUAL Provincial Park Purcell Wilderness EXPERIENCE, Conservancy FRANK SLIDE APPROACH INTERPRETIVE CENTRE CROWSNEST PASS British Columbia CROWSNEST LAKE Sparwood AT SUNRISE Coleman 3 KOOTENAY LAKE Cranbrook Bellevue 3 Although I saw none that day, I’m sure 3 they saw me. 3A 3 CROWSNEST PASS Temperature highs in July and TURTLE MOUNTAIN August average 23 C, and the nights can be cool. Be prepared for tempera- ture extremes and rapidly changing 95 ZHDWKHU7KRVH\HDUURXQGÁXFWXDWLRQV and extremes wreak havoc on roads, compounded by the fact that mountains are always trying to reclaim their land. The roads were generally in excellent rocky outcrops. Gentle curves increase where you can still camp, was a regular shape, but also be prepared for con- in intensity as you gain elevation, but summer camp, with celebrations a struction and changing conditions. there are none of the sharp bends, regular occurrence. Then in 1873, while abrupt drop-offs or white-knuckle prospectors were searching for gold, A Continent Divided handlebar moments typical of other FRDOZDVGLVFRYHUHG:LWKWKHFRQÀU- 7KHGUDPDWLFSHDNVWKDWÁDQN\RXU passes. mation that the pass was suitable for ascent are reminiscent of the powerful Were it not for the sign marking the construction of a railroad, the landscape tectonic activity that forced ancient Continental Divide, you wouldn’t real- and history were irascibly changed. rock from beneath the earth’s surface. ize you’ve just crossed Crowsnest Pass, The Municipality of Crowsnest Evoking images of the Scottish which doubles as the border between Pass (pop. 5565) is an amalgamation Highlands, alpine meadows are the provinces. If you’re looking for RIÀYHIRUPHUIURQWLHUWRZQVORRVHO\ sculpted by small ponds dotted amidst points of interest, events or accommo- strung together over approximately 15 dations, a prominent Alberta Tourism km, each with its own colourful and Centre here is well stocked with infor- often-tragic history. Beginning just east mation, maps and advisers schooled in of Crowsnest Lake, Highway 3, now local history. wider with additional lanes, takes you Crystal-clear blue waters against tangentially through each of them— a mountain backdrop will cap- Coleman, Blairmore, Frank, Hillcrest tivate you as you ride across and Bellevue. Fuel, accommodations Island Lake before hugging and restaurants are readily available the shoreline of the larger along this stretch, but turn off the road Crowsnest Lake. The land onto the town’s main street to experi- here has provided natu- ence its heart. ral resources for humans since First Nations people Seen It All arrived at least 10,000 years From rum running and cattle rustling ago to extract chert with to shootouts and train robberies to bone and stone tools to use PDVVLYHVWULNHVGHYDVWDWLQJÀUHVDQG in arrowheads, scrapers and public hangings, these towns saw it all. knives. The dance hall heri- Small, white plaques on derelict and tage site on Crowsnest Lake, restored white-frame or brick buildings NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 33 TRAVEL ALBERTA & BRITISH COLUMBIA 6FHQHRIWKH)UDQNURFNVOLGHDW7XUWOH 0RXQWDLQ&DQDGD¶VGHDGOLHVWURFNVOLGH buried the mining town in the wee hours of the morning. (left) 7RSXWLWLQSHUVSHFWLYHWKLVWUXFNH[KLELWVWKH GHSWKRIWKHUXEEOHIURPWKHVOLGH EHORZ accounts of people who survived the tragedy, you can relive what it must have felt like on that day. Cool Down No motorcycle ride is complete without an ice cream stop. 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West, Oakville, ON L6L 5T7 Visit aviciouscycle.ca for more information and options /DWLWXGH · µ/RQJLWXGH ·µ 905-681-7270 Dealer inquires welcome NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 35 UNOBTAINIUM BROUGH SUPERIOR SS100 Alan Cathcart brings us the most lust-worthy bikes from around the world Only 125 will be made in 2016 PHOTOS BY KYOICHI NAKAMURA KYOICHI BY PHOTOS 36 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 The Legend A renaissance for histories most Returns exclusive marque he freezer section of motorcycling’s history store is stacked high with defunct brands from all our two-wheeled yesterdays. Just once in a while, though, one gets defrosted to be repackaged in a modern con- text and restored to today’s marketplace. Triumph, MV Agusta, Norton, Horex and now of course Indian are just some of the born-again brands that have lately been resurrected with varying degrees of success, but now it’s the turn of the one-time so-called Rolls-Royce of motorcycles, Brough Superior – and its journey of George Brough aboard his own famous SS80- renaissance along the highways of the world is about based machine nicknamed ‘Old Bill’, which to begin with the production of the born-again SS100. EHFDPHWKH¿UVWVLGHYDOYHUWRODS%URRNODQGVDW Brough Superior, founded in 1919, was the RYHUPSKDQGWRRNKLPWRYLFWRU\LQOLWHUDOO\ manufacturer of the world’s fastest, most desirable GR]HQVRIWULDOVDQGUDFHVDVZHOODVRIWKH and most exclusive motorcycles in the pre-WWII era, VSULQWUDFHVKHFRPSHWHGLQGXULQJWKHHDUO\µV of which only 3000 were made before the company ceased production in 1940, with the advent of war. Holder of the World Land Speed Record for motorcycles for much of its 21 years of existence, Brough Superior swiftly built a formidable reputation for itself under the direction of its founder, George Brough, based on a winning combination of unrivalled performance, dazzling looks, competition success and clever marketing. NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 37 UNOBTAINIUM BROUGH SUPERIOR SS100 0RGHUQ&ODVVLF"7KH%URXJK6XSHULRUQDPHSODWHUROOVDJDLQDIWHU\HDUV7HQELNHVDUHWREHEXLOWE\WKHHQG RIDQGDUHVFKHGXOHGWREHKDQGEXLOWLQ,I\RXWKLQN\RXPLJKWOLNHRQHSXWLQ\RXURUGHUQRZ DQGEHSUHSDUHGWRZDLW Brough did not resume producing ÀUVWQHZKLJKSHUIRUPDQFHVWUHHWELNH motorcycles scheduled to be delivered motorcycles after the war ended, but in 75 years to carry the famous name. to their lucky owners before the end of that’s about to change under the direc- Upham has decided to relaunch Brough this year. tion of its present owner, Mark Upham, Superior with a modern range of Thereafter, engine production will the Austrian-based Brit who acquired high-performance, high-quality and be transferred to one of Henriette’s two the company in 2008, and since then inevitably high-priced models costing ultra-modern Boxer Design factories in has been building brand new exam- 50,000 euro, and employing advanced Toulouse, which is being rebranded as ples of the iconic 1920s-1930s SS100 technology, high-class materials and Brough Superior’s new home. There, PRGHO7KLVZDVLQPDQ\ZD\VWKHÀUVW radical design. To do so, he’s collaborat- Henriette’s 15-strong dedicated work- true Superbike, and in the vintage era, ing with iconic French designer Thierry force will build the entire motorcycle became the motorcycle of choice for Henriette, owner of Boxer Design in in-house, with 125 bikes planned for cognoscenti of speed. These included Toulouse, to create the all-new SS100, 2016 and production ramping up to a the legendary T.E. Lawrence (“of Arabia”), which made its public debut at the 2013 maximum of 250 examples for 2017. who owned seven Broughs in succes- Milan show to mark the 90th anniversa- While the Boxer-designed SS100’s sion before he sadly died riding one in ry of the model’s introduction. Powered retro styling clearly marks it out as a 1935. Upham is back-ordered in man- by a specially developed liquid-cooled descendant of the pre-war SS100, it ufacture of his vintage-style SS100 rec- 88-degree V-twin engine produced to employs many advanced engineering reations, which are authentic down to Boxer’s design by Akira Technologies solutions and high-tech components, the smallest detail – but may be ordered in Bayonne, France – builders of the including using the liquid-cooled 997 cc ZLWKWKHDGGHGEHQHÀWRIHOHFWULFVWDUW Kawasaki ZX-10R motors that powered V-twin engine as a fully load-bearing Tom Sykes to the 2013 World Superbike chassis component, with a small Reborn Championship crown, as well as his titanium upper spaceframe bolted to But now, a 21st-century version of the teammate Jonathan Rea’s blistering the cylinder heads to locate the front Anglo-French Entente Cordiale has domination of the WSBK series this suspension. 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Though to take a handful of brake once commit- like my vintage SS100. it has an old-style cable throttle, so WHGWRDWXUQ,W·VDFRQÀGHQFHLQVSLULQJ there’s no choice of riding modes. Even ride thanks to the relatively conventional Modern Vintage at this early stage of development, the steering geometry; with a 23.4-degree The new SS100 may hold a strong mapping of the Synerject ECU is truly rake for the wishbone fork that uses visual resemblance to its vintage excellent with spot-on fuelling deliv- 94 mm trail via a 38 mm fork offset. predecessor, complete with a modern ering a smooth pickup from a closed reinterpretation of all the styling cues, throttle, and a linear power delivery as Born Well revs mount. So when you trail-brake 40 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 FORFNZLVHIURPWKHWRS 7KH%URXJK6XSHULRUIDFWRU\LQ7RXORXVH)UDQFH,QVLGHWKHXOWUDFOHDQ IDFWRU\,QJHQLRXVGRXEOHEUDNHURWRUXVHVWZRRXWERDUGEUDNHSDGVDQGDQDGGLWLRQDOGRXEOHVLGHG EUDNHSDGEHWZHHQWKHWZRÀRDWLQJURWRUV(QJLQHSDUWVODLGRXWUHDG\IRUDVVHPEO\/HDQDQGFOHDQ 'HWDLOVOLNHWKHVPDOOLQGLVFUHHWEXWWRQVDQGVOLPIXQFWLRQDOFOXWFKOHYHUDGGWRWKHELNH¶VPLQLPDOLVW DSSHDUDQFH NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 41 VINTAGE 1971 TRIUMPH C Keeping tabs on the first in a long line Story by Greg Williams Ghost in the 42 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 The ‘ghost’ as it was when author Greg Williams owned it FAST FACTS NO. 1 The first Triumph motorcycle was produced in 1902, powered by a 2.2 hp Minerva engine. They called her No. 1. TIGERS MAKE HISTORY In 1966, Buddy Elmore won the hasing ghosts. That’s all any of us are really doing – at least, Daytona 200 aboard a factory-prepped those with an interest in old motorcycles. Perhaps it’s the ghost 500 cc Triumph Tiger. Gary Nixon repeated of a machine from our youth. Maybe it’s the ghost of a machine the feat in 1967, aboard a Tiger 100. a family member once owned and rode. Sometimes, ghosts have BSA BLUNDERS DZD\RIÀQGLQJXV The oil-in-frame Triumphs came about As I was sitting at a vendor’s table at the 2013 Millarville Vin- as a result of BSA brass assigning the tage Motorcycle Swap Meet, held annually just outside of Cal- redesign of the 650 Bonneville to a team gary, an old Triumph motorcycle rolled past. The blue and white made up of mostly aeronautic experts with paint on the tank was familiar, and as the bike disappeared out little experience or interest in motorcycles. the door, a friend chased it and copied down the serial number. As with some telephone numbers we never forget, I’ve always At the end of the 1960s, Triumph’s UHPHPEHUHGWKHVHULDOQXPEHURIP\ÀUVW%ULWLVKPRWRUF\FOH² parallel-twins were at the height of their and it just wheeled by. development. Compared with Japanese In elementary school, I read a copy of Claire Mackay’s Mini- motorcycles, they had poor build quality, Bike Hero,ZDVFDSWLYDWHG:LWKPRQH\HDUQHGGHOLYHULQJÁ\- poor reliability and terrible brakes, and they ers, I bought a derelict machine with a Clinton rototiller engine vibrated badly. About the only thing they from a neighbour. My dad and I spent time taking this apart, didn’t need was a new frame. FOHDQLQJÀ[LQJDQGSDLQWLQJEHIRUH,ZDVOHWORRVHWRWHUURUL]H The new design held oil in a the community. three-inch-diameter tube making up the A series of dirt bikes followed, mostly Yamahas, but by the backbone of the frame; unfortunately this time I turned 16, powered two-wheelers were left behind in favour of a Datsun 510 station wagon. Motorcycles were not resulted in the oil foaming. To solve this, the forgotten, however, and a trip to visit a friend in Saskatoon in oil level had to be dropped, thus reducing 1989 brought them back into focus. His dad had a garage full the oil capacity in the frame by almost half. RIPDFKLQHVDOORIWKHP+DUOH\'DYLGVRQVH[FHSWIRURQHROGHU NOT SO BAD AFTERALL Triumph tucked into a corner. I ignored the Harleys and made a Despite initial teething problems, EHHOLQHIRUWKH7ULXPSK,WZDVWKH%ULWLVKPDFKLQHWKDWFDS- the oil-in-frame Triumphs would endure tured my attention. until the company’s closure in 1983. DESERT SLED May Have Been a Keeper The term “desert sled” refers to a %DFNLQ&DOJDU\,ZDVZRUNLQJDVDSUHSFRRNDQGLQ D motorcycle that has been modified with loan from a sympathetic girlfriend helped secure the purchase of a 1971 Triumph TR6R Tiger. This was the single-carburetor long-travel suspension, high-mount exhaust FF7ULXPSKZLWKORZSLSHVQRWWKHGXDOFDUEXUHWRU%RQQH- and knobby tires for the purpose of taking on wide-open, off-road terrain. PHOTOS BY AMEE REEHAL YLOOH,KDGGRQH]HURUHVHDUFKEXWVRRQOHDUQHGWKHELNHKDGWKH Machine NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 43 VINTAGE 1971 TRIUMPH Decades pass but luckily photographs help to relive memories as Greg stands beside his Triumph. incorrect front fender and the wrong SDLQWIRUWKHFRUUHFW3DFLÀF%OXHDQGWKH PXIÁHUV%XW,ZDVKDSS\WRKDYHWKH distinctive Cold White scallops on the bike. tank. A hard lesson was learned when I started buying copies of The Classic almost immediately the paint started to MotorCycle and Classic Bike. In these UK bubble. Without pressure testing before PDJD]LQHV,UHDGDERXWWKHSHUFHLYHG spending money on the paint, the front shortcomings of oil-in-frame Triumphs, of the tank disappointingly decided to which were new for 1971. The tall seat develop a pinhole leak, which I didn’t height (three inches higher than 1970 À[ models), Ceriani-style forks, wire front fender and headlight mounts, revised Staying Close By brakes and conical hubs, slab-sided air I never rode the Triumph on any great ÀOWHUFRYHUVDQGPHJDSKRQHPXIÁHUV adventures, keeping it mostly in the city – all were features different from the with a few short highway jaunts, but I I’d be interested in buying it back – for Triumphs I discovered I really liked. did add about 6000 miles to the Smiths close to three times what I’d sold it for. Stories and photos of rigid-framed odometer. Many people put down the 1RWKDQNV machines of the 1930s, ’40s and early oil-in-frame Triumphs, but in all reality, The Triumph Tiger ended up with ’50s captured my interest more so than the Tiger was a very pleasant and stable John Oland at Motoparts in Edmonton, later models. machine that ran very well. In 1997, a and in 2004, that’s where John Wenkoff %XW,URGHWKH7ULXPSKWKDWIDOO late-summer ride to Vancouver Island – aka Johnny Forgotten, lead guitarist/ DIWHUÀ[LQJDIHZWKLQJVDQGFRP- had been planned, but the top end was singer of the punk band Rock n’ Roll muted to work and journalism school. getting noisy – well, noisier than usual Rats – of Calgary found it. While searching for parts and advice – and I parked the Triumph. It was left “It was 101 per cent mint original on keeping the Triumph running, I alone until that fall, when I sold it to a when I got it,” John says from his cur- PHW%HUQLH1LFKROVRQRI1LFKROVRQ local collector, who then sold it to an rent home in Vancouver. “I’d told [John %URV0RWRUF\FOHVZKRKDGUHORFDWHG enthusiast in central Alberta. This latest Oland] to name a price, and I happened from Saskatoon to Calgary. He sold owner replaced the tank and painted to have the funds, so I decided to go for me a new Amal carburetor and a pair it the correct colours, and he discov- it. I replaced the ’71 side covers with of Avon tires – and gave me a copy of ered a mushroomed pushrod was the RLOWDQNVW\OHRQHVIURP%ULWLVK&\FOH his book Modern Motorcycle Mechanics. cause of the top-end noise. He installed 6XSSO\DQG,DOVRUHSODFHGWKHH[KDXVW Valves were adjusted, points and plugs PHJDSKRQHPXIÁHUVDQGSHUIRUPHG pipes with ’68-style cocktail shakers. changed, wheel bearings replaced, and a general cleanup, bringing the bike $OVR,LQVWDOOHGD%R\HUHOHFWURQLFLJQL- the correct front fender installed. At closer to stock than I had. He occasion- tion unit. Purists would give me grief some point in 1994 I had enough money DOO\URGHWKH7ULXPSKDQGDERXWVL[ for altering a 100 per cent original bike, to swap the Triumph’s faded light blue or seven years later called me to ask if but trust me, it made it look and sound 44 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 The 1971 Triumph Tiger has passed through many hands since the author owned it, and the current owner is converting it into a desert sled. 100 per cent better, and most people previous owners had, generally keeping troubled most of us about the machine mistook it for a ’68.” it maintained and riding it in High – the tall seat height –was the main River and at least once a week through UHDVRQ&ROOLQDWVL[IRRWÀYHKDGEHHQ A Man and His Bike the foothills of southern Alberta actively searching for a 1971 Triumph. John had quite a few adventures on to towns such as Black Diamond, &ROOLQ·VÀUVW%ULWLVKPRWRUF\FOHZDVD the Triumph. Also, he says, “I met and Longview, Nanton and Turner Valley. 1973 Norton 750 Commando basket broke up with several young ladies In 2013, disaster struck High River, case he bought when he was 14, and directly because of the bike.” He rode though, and true to its name, the town he credits his dad, Sheldon, for sharing it around town, took many medium ÁRRGHGOLNHLWKDGQHYHUÁRRGHGEHIRUH his two-wheel enthusiasm. As a young -length trips in Alberta, including Steve’s home was underwater, and so teen, Collin found the pieces needed, Calgary-Edmonton journeys, and even was the Triumph, right to the bottom of and eventually got the Norton togeth- launched it down the drag strip when the headlight. In frustration, more than er. He had to be the coolest kid in his Race City was still here. DQ\WKLQJHOVHKHOHWWKHÁRRGYLFWLP hometown of Grande Prairie as he rode John wasn’t a fan of the oil-in- Triumph go to Phil Bunton at the Old from the acreage to high school and frame’s tall seat, though, so he bought Motorcycle Shop in Calgary. It was Phil back. After the Norton came a Triumph a 1969 Triumph Bonneville, and in 2009 who had taken the machine to the 2013 bobber, and he began accumulating oil- sold the Tiger to Steve Hanulik of High Millarville Swap Meet. in-frame parts, including wheels, forks River, Alberta. and a frame, to start his next project. I had met Steve a few times, at The Ghost of Triumphs Past Chief among the components Collin motorcycle shows or swap meets, and And that’s when I saw a ghost, as Collin had, though, was a 1973 Triumph we’d always discuss “our” Triumph. Brown of Calgary pushed the Triumph 79HQJLQH,W·VDFFÀYHVSHHG Steve treated the Tiger as most of its Tiger past me. The one thing that lump, which he says he found online, NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 45 VINTAGE 1971 TRIUMPH The Tiger, as it was photographed, is more or less faithful in appearance as it was when it left the Meridian factory. OLVWHGDV´VHL]HGµ:KHQ&ROOLQJRWLW original black paint. Taper roller bear- alloy fenders and some knobbier tires. however, he discovered it was only the ings went into the steering head, and He says, “I’m just putting together the kick-start ratchet that was locked, and wheel bearings were replaced while bike that I want to ride – more towards the rest of the engine looked as if it had the swingarm was serviced. He left the a desert sled machine.” been rebuilt with .020” over pistons and stock shocks on the bike, but rebuilt the Since letting it go, that old Triumph freshly honed cylinders. forks with Progressive springs. Also, a 7LJHUKDVDOZD\VKDGDZD\RIÀQGLQJ “I saw the 1971 Triumph Tiger at the new wiring harness and electrical com- me, like a ghost that won’t move on. I swap meet and I had a bit of money ponents were installed. like knowing it’s always been relatively burning a hole in my pocket,” Collin close by, though, and especially now says. “It was one of those things where Fits Just Right that it’s living a new life. Maybe, with I was doing an oil-in-frame project “I love it,” Collin says of the oil-in- &ROOLQDERDUGLWZLOOÀQDOO\JRRQDORQJ anyway, and thought maybe this would frame Tiger. “It’s tall, it’s long, and I highway trip. He and Stacy have talked save me a bit of time and effort trying think the front end is far superior to the about a west coast trip on their Tri- WRÀQGEUDFNHWVDQGEROWV²DOOWKHOLWWOH older-style forks. I agree, though, that umphs, but he admits, “That’s not even pieces you want to have.” it doesn’t have the ‘look’ of the older in the planning stage yet, but one day.” The Tiger’s original engine went to Triumphs.” Whether it’s motorcycles or the Collin’s brother, Stacy, and it’s since Since these photos were taken, Collin adventures they provide, we’re all chas- been rebuilt; it will be the power plant has swapped the headlight for a 5 3/4" ing ghosts. in Stacy’s 1969 Triumph with a rigid %DWHVVW\OHEXLOWDWDOOHUVDGGOHDGGHG rear end. Collin spent plenty of time VRPHKLJKULVHH[KDXVWSLSHVDQG For additional photos of taking the Tiger apart, and thoroughly Hagon rear shocks, and painted the gas the 1971 Triumph visit: cleaned the frame, which retains its WDQNEODFN)XWXUHSODQVLQFOXGHÀWWLQJ motorcyclemojo.com 46 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 PARK-n-MOVE Now with new and improved casters! Store your bike in your garage exactly where you want it – EASILY! 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We look forward to being your Motorcycle Rider Training partner. {£ÈÈÇxxääxÊÊÊ ÕLiÀ°V>ÉÌÀVÞVi NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 47 TRAVEL BRITISH COLUMBIA HomeCloser to y husband and I tend to go on motorcycle FAST FACTS trips south of the border. We load the bike into our toy hauler and head to warmer LOW POINT weather in the spring and fall. Last year, The town of Osoyoos sits on M Lake Osoyoos, the surface of which marks however, circumstances didn’t allow us the two to three the lowest point in Canada’s Okanagan weeks we normally take for a spring break, so we Valley, at 283 m above sea level. decided to take a week closer to home. Anyone from BOTTOMS UP Alberta knows that riding in May is chilly most days, Penticton, B.C., is Grand Central for wine tourism in the Okanagan Valley, so we turned our focus to southern B.C., deciding on with approximately 90 wineries inside an Osoyoos as our destination and home base. hour’s drive. NOT A SURE THING Now famous for fruit production, the Okanagan Valley struggled to produce commercially viable orchards from the initial attempts in 1892 through to the 1920s. THEME TOWN Leavenworth, Washington, was revitalized in 1962, taking on the appearance of a mock Bavarian village in the hope of improving the local economy. SOOTHING WATERS The Nakusp Hot Springs consist of three separate developments: the Halcyon, St. Leon and Nakusp springs. The springs are open to the public year- round, and a dip will cost you $10. PHOTOS BY THE GENERAL STORE PHOTOGRAPHY A scenic view through one of the many vineyards in the Okanagan Valley. Spring blooms in the Okanagan Valley Story by Michele Hengen NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 49 TRAVEL BRITISH COLUMBIA The phenomenon of spots on Spotted Lake is due to the high mineral content in the water. (left) Old cars in an orchard make an ideal subject for an amateur photographer. (right) We headed out from central Alberta ing orchards and the snow-covered ride was along the Eastside Road and stopped for the night in Radium mountain peaks on Hwy 3 made for a to Penticton and then up Naramata Hot Springs. Though we didn’t go for stunning ride. We paused for a not-so- Road on the east side of Okanagan a soak on this trip, we have in the past quick stop in Keremeos to photograph Lake. Vineyards and orchards cover and it’s a great way to end a day. The antique cars and trucks interspersed the hillsides and, since the road is next morning we drove to Osoyoos among an orchard, a highlight for this higher up on the hillside, you get great on Highways 95 and 3, going through amateur photographer. views of the lake and surrounding Creston and Christina Lake. This As we were getting back on the countryside. When we reached the end route winds over mountain ranges bike after stopping in Princ- of the road, we turned around and through valleys. My husband has eton, we met a fellow and then travelled south enjoyed it on a bike in the summer, rider checking out our to White Lake Road. but on this trip there was still snow at bike and had a chat. It took us through higher elevations. I love how motor- scenic valleys cycling brings and farmland to In Bloom people together Keremeos, and We arrived in Osoyoos around 5:30, no matter where from there we and after quickly parking our trailer, they are from. headed back we hopped on the bike and headed The route over down Hwy 3 to to Penticton – an easy ride for the the mountains on Osoyoos, stopping evening. The orchards and lilacs were Hwy 97C was cold at Spotted Lake all in bloom and the air was very mild at that time of year, along the way – a compared to the lingering winter back and I was very grate- high concentration of in Alberta. ful for my heated gear, minerals gives the lake We were eager to go for a ride the as the temperature was close a spotted appearance; hence next day but waited for the warmer to 0 C. The air warmed up consider- its name. temperature of mid-morning. We took ably on the descent into Peachland, and As Osoyoos is right at the border Hwy 3 to Princeton, then 5A and 97C we continued to enjoy it all the way with the U.S.A., we decided to visit to Peachland and back down on 97 to back to Osoyoos. Leavenworth, Washington, the next day. Osoyoos, which made for a comfort- On the Hillside We took Hwy 97 south to Wenatchee, able day’s ride (about 365 km). Bloom- Following a rainy day, our next then Hwy 2 to Leavenworth (roughly 50 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 1 Revelstoke British RADIUM HOT SPRINGS 97A 1 Kamloops 1 Columbia1 23 Nakusp 95 97 Kelowna Peachland Naramata Princeton Penticton 3 CHRISTINA LAKE Creston Keremeos Osoyoos 3 95 3 SPOTTED LAKE 97 97 Leavenworth 2 Washington 260 km). Again, we travelled through bouring town of Cashmere, we headed which left plenty of time for a ride! We orchards and, in places, followed back north to the border. The trip took decided on Hwy 23 south to Nakusp, the Columbia River. On the way we 10 hours, but with the many stops we crossing over Upper Arrow Lake on a stopped at Wells Dam, where I had made, it was comfortably done. ferry. Between Revelstoke and the lake, some fun photographing the giant the road climbed until we were riding turbine on display there. The town of Making Camp by snow and thick forest, and the view Leavenworth is decorated with a Bavar- The next day, we headed back didn’t open up again until closer to LDQWKHPHDQGLVÀOOHGZLWKDUWLVDQ toward Alberta with an overnight the ferry terminal. After a short ferry VKRSVDQGUHVWDXUDQWV LW·VGHÀQLWHO\ in Revelstoke, B.C. We pulled into ride, we enjoyed the fun, winding road worth a stop. After visiting the neigh- the campground by mid-afternoon, to Nakusp in the late-afternoon light. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a lot of time to explore the town before we needed to catch the ferry. By the time we rode back to Revelstoke, it was getting dark and cold. Once again, I was grateful for heated gear! We drove back to Alberta and home the next day after thoroughly enjoying our B.C. rides. It reminded us that great biking adventures can be found closer to home and north of the border. For additional photos of British Columbia visit: motorcyclemojo.com A waterfall is a great place to stop and take a break. (left) NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 51 VINTAGE 1970 BSA A65 CUSTOM East Coast Sleeper After receiving more than just a restoration, this BSA is a wolf in sheep’s clothing PHOTOS BY ED BOULTER BY PHOTOS Story by Greg Williams 52 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 FAST FACTS THREE RIFLES LOGO A group of gunsmiths founded Birmingham Small Arms (BSA) in 1861. THE FIRST IN A LONG LINE In the 1880s, the company began producing bicycles, but it wasn’t until 1905 that BSA started experimenting with motorcycle production. Its first motorized bicycle rolled off the line in 1910 with a 3.5 hp engine. HAD A GOOD RUN The A65 engine ran in many BSA models from 1962 to 1972. LAST-DITCH EFFORT FOR SURVIVAL The BSA Group bought Triumph in 1951, but by 1972, the company was virtually bankrupt. 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Can it get any better? Story and Photos by Glenn Roberts hile I didn’t need much prodding, I was handed the task of heading to Shediac, New Brunswick, for the W Shediac Motorcycle Rally that ran at the end of August this year. Although this rally has been a regular of the Maritimes rally scene for 12 years, I never had the time to attend it, until this year. 56 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLES AND LOBSTER – I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY IT’S TAKEN ME SO LONG TO ATTEND THE SHEDIAC RALLY (PRU\6KHGLDF%D\&UXLVHV¿UVW PDWHWHDFKLQJWKHODQGOXEEHUV DERXWOREVWHUV,WZDVGHOLFLRXV DERYHULJKW 7LPRIURP0DG6TXLUUHO/HDWKHU FUHDWHGWKHOREVWHUELNHIURP D%XHOO%ODVWIRUWKH6KHGLDF /REVWHU6KRS OHIWLQVHW 2QHRIWKHFURZGHGSDUNLQJORWV LQGRZQWRZQ6KHGLDF ULJKW EVENTS RALLY WEEKEND -XVWEHIRUHVKRYLQJRIIRQWKH 6KHGLDF%D\&UXLVHV¶/REVWHU 7DLOVFUXLVH OHIW 7DNLQJDEUHDNRQ6XQGD\¶V DGYHQWXUHULGH ULJKW A lot of towns across the Canadian New Brunswick, the Saint John River RCMP blocked intersections through landscape have a roadside attraction – Route, which was the highlight of my town for the parade to proceed unin- the giant white swan in Swan River, trip east this time and one I would do hibited. A very scenic cruise took us Manitoba; a Sasquatch in Creston, again in a heartbeat. along the Northumberland Strait on British Columbia; a giant Canada goose I arrived in Shediac in the early Highway 134 through Shediac Bridge in Wawa, Ontario; the world’s largest afternoon and met with Mike Rodgers, and Cocagne before heading inland beaver in Beaverbrook, Alberta; 1st vice-president of the rally. After and eventually back to Shediac in time the world’s largest hand-held egg dropping off my luggage at Hotel WRKHDUWKHÀUVWEDQG0DLQ6WUHHWZDV beater (yeah, that’s what I thought) in Shediac, the town’s most prestigious QRZFORVHGRIIWRDOOYHKLFXODUWUDIÀF Lauretta, P.E.I.; and . . . well, you get the address (you can’t go wrong with a St. except for motorcycles. The street picture. These displays of greatness are James’ Gate restaurant), we were off to remained cordoned off until midnight, all over Canada. Shediac happens to be meet up with the poker run for the last up to which time bands continued to home to the world’s largest lobster, a card stop at Au Quai Aboiteau Wharf play on the Main Street stage. photo op you won’t want to miss just as 5HVWDXUDQW %DUDWDQHDUE\ÀVKLQJ you’re coming into town off Highway port. About 80 participants took part Lobster Feast 11, a short half-hour ride northeast of in the poker run – not bad for a Friday Saturday night was the rally’s lobster or Moncton. It could be the giant lobster, afternoon. steak dinner, but I opted for the chance but I suspect that it’s the annual lobster Along with a wide range of vendors, to get out on the high seas for my lob- festival in July and the huge amount a stage was set up in a parking lot just ster. At the Pointe-du-Chêne wharf, just of high-quality lobster caught off the off Shediac’s Main Street; Friday night off Parlee Beach Provincial Park, profes- VKRUHVRIWKLVSUHWW\ÀVKLQJWRZQWKDW saw a couple of fantastic bluesy rock VLRQDOOREVWHUÀVKHUPDQ5RQ&RUPLHU make Shediac the lobster capital of the bands play to a great crowd. Across and his wife, Denise, operate Shediac world. Motorcycles and lobster – I’m a the road was the rally’s headquarters, Bay Cruises, a small cruise ship that big fan of both, and that’s why I don’t ZKLFKDOVRDFWHGDVWKHRIÀFLDOEHHU holds about 65 people. As the licensed understand why it’s taken me so long to garden, complete with roadside patio boat cruised the Shediac coastline, I attend the Shediac Rally. where you could watch the bands, learned on the Lobster Tails package people and bikes. There were also about the whole lobster experience – Most Relaxing Ride of the Summer restaurant patios along Main Street that from how they are caught and cooked Unlike my usual modus operandi – catered to the masses. In addition to to, most importantly, the best way to eat which leaves me with the absolute min- downtown’s entertainment, a park on them. A truly delicious way to spend a imum amount of time to get from point Main Street, across from Hotel Shediac, couple of hours. A to point B and forces me to take the also had evening entertainment playing If boats or cooking the succulent Trans-Canada superslab – I changed my in a small band shell. crustacean isn’t your thing, the Shediac ways this time and left with a whopping Lobster Shop on Main Street, across extra half a day and just a ballpark time Street Party the bridge from the giant lobster, to be at my destination. The resulting Saturday morning’s main event was has a wide array of products already ride took me from Ontario along the Memorial Run, which began shortly cooked, cleaned and shelled, just wait- the west and then east side of the after the rally’s biker breakfast. About ing for you to tear into. And when you St. Lawrence Seaway, and then once in 200 riders left in formation while the ride out of town on your fully packed 58 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 bike, they will ship it to your next destination for you. All for a Good Cause Mike Rodgers told me that although the rally has been running for 12 years, it had grown too fast in the past and had to be restructured. A new board of 15 directors was put in place a couple of years ago, and they are taking steps each year to ensure the rally remains friendly with manageable growth. The rally isn’t the biggest, but the organizers do a fine job keeping peo- ple entertained during the weekend while raising money for the Children’s Wish Foundation. In 2014, the rally raised $15,000, and while the 2015 contribution to Children’s One of 60 covered bridges in New Brunswick. Wish hadn’t been finalized This one, built in 1914, crosses Forty Five River. before going to press, it will be in the $20,000 range. As with most rallies, cruisers and touring bikes make up the bulk of motor- National Park near Alma, N.B. cycle styles, and people After a quick ride back to Shediac, begin to disperse for home we were able to catch the tail end of on Sunday. It was under- WKHSDUDGHVLJQDOOLQJWKHRIÀFLDOHQG standable, then, that Sunday’s of the rally. adventure ride only drew Overall, the rally was a great experi- seven riders. This was one ence, especially after the relaxing, pic- of the rides that enticed me turesque ride out, and one I just might to attend the rally this year. have to attend again in the future. Did I The 200 km ride consisted of mention they have lobster? pavement and dusty off-road rocky trails through Kent For additional photos of the Hills Wind Farm to eventually Shediac Motorcycle Rally visit: motorcyclemojo.com emerge just outside Fundy NOVEMBER 2015 MOTORCYCLE MOJO 59 MOJO GARAGE tech by Costa Mouzouris Helmet Care When your feet smell better than your helmet does, it’s time to take action recently took a good look at some mets, a Schuberth C3 and an Arai XD4, The C3’s foam padding cannot be of my helmets, and it occurred to which I describe here; cleaning your separated from the cloth material, me that they haven’t been cleaned. helmet should be very similar. The whereas on the XD4, the cloth material Ever. Actually, it’s more accurate Schuberth has gotten more use and was on the cheek pads can be washed sepa- to say I took a good whiff of them, the stinky one, while the Arai has seen rately. If the foam and cloth are integral, I and they didn’t smell rosy. some off-road use and was dusty. you just wash them together. The main Many helmet makers now make The entire liners and cheek pads can difference here is in drying time. Also removable liners and cheek pads, be removed from both helmets. These note that your helmet, like my XD4, making the washing process much are mostly held in place by snaps, might have glued foam inserts in the HDVLHUDQGPRUHWKRURXJK7KHÀUVW except on the XD4, in which the cheek cheek pads that can be removed to thing to determine is whether your pads are wedged in. Always take care DGMXVWWKHÀW PRUHUHDVRQWRUHDGWKRVH helmet can be taken apart. This infor- when removing these components; LQVWUXFWLRQV mation is found in the instruction don’t just yank on them. 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Immerse the liner parts in the water 60 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 DIFFICULTY LEVEL: and let them soak for a few minutes, cloth, and repeat the process with a wet my bare hands under the warm water followed by squeezing and pressing cloth (no detergent) to rinse it. Let it dry to rub off bugs, then give it a thorough down on the foam and gently rubbing for a day, open end up. rinse and dry it off with a clean towel. the cloth. Follow this with a thorough The outer shell should be cleaned A visor that has an anti-fog coating rinse with water. with a cloth and warm water, and if can be washed with water and soap on To begin the drying process, gently there are particularly stubborn bugs, the outside, but should only be cleaned squeeze the water out, and under no cir- place a cloth wet with hot water over ZLWKDPLFURÀEUHFORWKRQWKHLQVLGH cumstances should you wring the liner the area for several minutes to soften This coating is easily damaged, and parts dry – this will damage them. 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Join us as we explore the vastness of Mongolia, take in the diversity of the Chilean countryside, sample the rich history of Eastern Europe and cross the globe to discover Japan’s exotic allure. All this and much more in the DECEMBER WORLD TRAVEL ISSUE of Motorcycle Mojo. MAKES A GREAT Subscriptions ordered prior WE ALSO to November 26, 2015 include Gift OFFER A our 2016 calendar with the GREAT January/February 2016 issue. SELECTION OF BOOKS! ORDER TODAY! Visit our online store @ motorcyclemojo.com/shop for other items REMEMBER WHEN? Your Motorcycle Memories Some time ago, a gentleman overheard some friends and I talking about motorcycling while at our local coffee shop. He approached me a short time later to tell me he had owned and ridden a Harley-Davidson when he was much younger. I told him I would like to see some pictures if he had any, which he did. I’m submitting these pictures on behalf of Charles (Charlie) Murphy. He bought this Harley-Davidson new in 1957 from a dealer in Toronto, Ontario for $1,950. Charlie was working as a brakeman for Canadian National Railway then and was living in Hornepayne, Ontario - the pictures were taken outside his home and are dated Oct. 57 and Nov. 57. The lady seated on the Harley is Charlie’s wife, Mary. Submitted by Bob Cuthbert Submissions to Remember When? are always welcome. If your photo(s) is printed we will send you $25.00 High resolution digital photos are acceptable as well as prints. If you wish the print back please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. 74 MOTORCYCLE MOJO NOVEMBER 2015 © KLIM® 2015 GORE-TEX®, GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY® promise, GORE and designs are trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates. KLIM® BADLANDS JACKET AND PANT www.KLIM.com