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Feeding the needs of the motorcycle-obsessed. A life spent thinking about motorcycles, writing words, testing stuff and planning the next tour.
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I admitted defeat today, and coughed and hacked my way around a cold garage, getting all those jobs done that I'd been putting off.
#motosky #motorcycles #manflu
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#motosky #motorcycles #manflu
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Diary of a Winter Rider - Part 9 - Garage Time | Flies on the Visor
Even I gave up riding today so it is garage time. The fork oil won't change itself and the GSX-S1000GX needs some winter TLC. Wrap up warm ...
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January 10, 2026 at 5:37 PM
I admitted defeat today, and coughed and hacked my way around a cold garage, getting all those jobs done that I'd been putting off.
#motosky #motorcycles #manflu
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#motosky #motorcycles #manflu
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When I understand why pizza is round. Comes in a square box and is served in triangles, then perhaps I'll know how to lift the front of the 650f high enough to get the forks out.
#motosky
#motosky
a person is walking down a hallway holding a wrench in their hand
ALT: a person is walking down a hallway holding a wrench in their hand
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January 4, 2026 at 11:53 AM
When I understand why pizza is round. Comes in a square box and is served in triangles, then perhaps I'll know how to lift the front of the 650f high enough to get the forks out.
#motosky
#motosky
It might be sunny outside, but it is 2 degrees C, and the ride to the office was chilly. Having woken the Tour Guide up and fed him coffee, his suggestion was Fly-Drive.
#motorcycles #motosky
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#motorcycles #motosky
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Diary of a Winter Rider - Part 8 - Winter Sun | Flies on the Visor
Dreaming of dry roads, winter sun, our resident Tour Guide pointed me at the Sierra Nevada National Park in Spain. Now, Fly-Ride, or long haul the GSX-S1000GX?
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January 2, 2026 at 10:22 AM
It might be sunny outside, but it is 2 degrees C, and the ride to the office was chilly. Having woken the Tour Guide up and fed him coffee, his suggestion was Fly-Drive.
#motorcycles #motosky
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#motorcycles #motosky
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If you are planning this year's tours, may we suggest including the Sierra Nevada National Park in the Andalusia region of Southern Spain on your list of destinations? Excellent for an early tour before the temperatures climb too high.
#motosky #motorcycles
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#motosky #motorcycles
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Sierra Nevada Spain - Free Motorcycle Touring Routes | Flies on the Visor
Free motorcycle touring routes that take you through and around the diverse and beautiful Sierra Nevada National Park in the Andalusia region of southern Spain.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:24 PM
If you are planning this year's tours, may we suggest including the Sierra Nevada National Park in the Andalusia region of Southern Spain on your list of destinations? Excellent for an early tour before the temperatures climb too high.
#motosky #motorcycles
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#motosky #motorcycles
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It appears that 2025 is about to run out of petrol and wheel itself into the lay-by. Meanwhile, 2026 is sitting there rev-bombing like a teenager convinced it knows what is coming.
May your potholes be shallow and your tyres sticky🏍 #motosky #motorcycles #RideOn #NewYear
May your potholes be shallow and your tyres sticky🏍 #motosky #motorcycles #RideOn #NewYear
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 AM
It appears that 2025 is about to run out of petrol and wheel itself into the lay-by. Meanwhile, 2026 is sitting there rev-bombing like a teenager convinced it knows what is coming.
May your potholes be shallow and your tyres sticky🏍 #motosky #motorcycles #RideOn #NewYear
May your potholes be shallow and your tyres sticky🏍 #motosky #motorcycles #RideOn #NewYear
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I can report that I stayed up until midnight last night watching Yalla Habibi, I can confirm that I did finish it and I will be blogging my thoughts on this later today.
In other news, I am tired. #motosky
In other news, I am tired. #motosky
December 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
I can report that I stayed up until midnight last night watching Yalla Habibi, I can confirm that I did finish it and I will be blogging my thoughts on this later today.
In other news, I am tired. #motosky
In other news, I am tired. #motosky
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As if by magic #motosky, a blog post appears. Amazing what I can produce after 3 large strength 5 coffees....
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REVIEW: Yalla Habibi
For a guy who says he never does reviews this is somehow my second in only a very short period of time, so let’s see how this plays out. Thank you Sheepy, for the gift of this copy. The stage…
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December 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
As if by magic #motosky, a blog post appears. Amazing what I can produce after 3 large strength 5 coffees....
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The unicorn of textile suits. The mythical, one suit, all weathers, four seasons. Have LS2 cracked it with the Trail X-Master?
#motosky #motorcycles
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#motosky #motorcycles
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LS2 X-Master: An All Weathers, All Seasons Textile Suit | Flies on the Visor
The dream of one textile jacket and trousers for all weathers and all four seasons. Have LS2 cracked it with the Trail X-Master? Its looking good ...
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December 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The unicorn of textile suits. The mythical, one suit, all weathers, four seasons. Have LS2 cracked it with the Trail X-Master?
#motosky #motorcycles
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#motosky #motorcycles
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Twas the night before Christmas, the street oddly still,
After three Christmas dinners, I was feeling quite ill
It was all self-induced; I had no cause to moan
I walked to my bike and pleaded, “Please take me home.”
Cont... #motosky
After three Christmas dinners, I was feeling quite ill
It was all self-induced; I had no cause to moan
I walked to my bike and pleaded, “Please take me home.”
Cont... #motosky
December 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Twas the night before Christmas, the street oddly still,
After three Christmas dinners, I was feeling quite ill
It was all self-induced; I had no cause to moan
I walked to my bike and pleaded, “Please take me home.”
Cont... #motosky
After three Christmas dinners, I was feeling quite ill
It was all self-induced; I had no cause to moan
I walked to my bike and pleaded, “Please take me home.”
Cont... #motosky
A gentle reminder that the scum-sucking-pond-life who steal motorcycles might not be taking a break this Christmas. Hiplok AX1000 - Tougher than a coffin nail.
I'm just a ray of sunshine 🙃
#motorcycles #motosky
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I'm just a ray of sunshine 🙃
#motorcycles #motosky
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Beating The Grind At Home - Hiplok AX1000 Anchor | Flies on the Visor
A locked garage is a good deterrent. A Hiplok AX1000 is awesome. Inside or out, a motorcycle connected to the AX1000 Anchor is tough to steal.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
A gentle reminder that the scum-sucking-pond-life who steal motorcycles might not be taking a break this Christmas. Hiplok AX1000 - Tougher than a coffin nail.
I'm just a ray of sunshine 🙃
#motorcycles #motosky
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I'm just a ray of sunshine 🙃
#motorcycles #motosky
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Ah, Winter you annoying season, welcome back, we are ready for you ..😎😁
#motosky #motorcycles
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#motosky #motorcycles
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Diary of a Winter Rider - Part 7 - Preparation | Flies on the Visor
Here comes another winter. Time to test fire the KEIS heated clothing, winterise the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX and dream of Spring.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Ah, Winter you annoying season, welcome back, we are ready for you ..😎😁
#motosky #motorcycles
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#motosky #motorcycles
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Sometimes we do wonder about the Editor ... #motorcycles #motosky #LostThePlot 🙃
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2026 Predictions - The Teams Crystal Balls | Flies on the Visor
Gazing into our crystal balls, here are our collective 2026 predictions - guesses! - for European motorcycling.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Sometimes we do wonder about the Editor ... #motorcycles #motosky #LostThePlot 🙃
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Worry not. It might officially be winter, but there is tour planning to be done. Roll your own. Taylor made, or no filter - there is something for everyone.
#motosky #motorcycles #wintersucks
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#motosky #motorcycles #wintersucks
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Winter Motorcycle Tour Planning: Go DIY or Chase Adrenaline? | Flies on the Visor
Winter has arrived, but the passion for motorcycle-related activities still burns strongly. It's time for some motorcycle tour planning.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Worry not. It might officially be winter, but there is tour planning to be done. Roll your own. Taylor made, or no filter - there is something for everyone.
#motosky #motorcycles #wintersucks
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#motosky #motorcycles #wintersucks
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Motorcycle Live, how was it for you? #MCL25 #MCL26 #Motorcycle #Motosky
Some widely different ideas on what a motorcycle pricing
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Some widely different ideas on what a motorcycle pricing
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Motorcycle Live 2025 - Yes, No or Maybe? #MCL25 | Flies on the Visor
After nine days of Motorcycle Live 2025, what do you think? Was it a Yes, No or a maybe. Tickets for #MCL26 are alreasy on sale!
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November 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Motorcycle Live, how was it for you? #MCL25 #MCL26 #Motorcycle #Motosky
Some widely different ideas on what a motorcycle pricing
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Some widely different ideas on what a motorcycle pricing
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It is chuffin' cold. The gritters have been out. KEIS heated kit is on 11. I've sheep dipped the bike in FS365, and then I spotted #XCP Salt Remover.
Know your enemy .... I see you salt. #motorcycles #motosky #winter
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Know your enemy .... I see you salt. #motorcycles #motosky #winter
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Diary Of A Winter Rider - Part 6 - XCP Salt Remover | Flies on the Visor
Winter has once again retruned and brought with it SALT the emeny of all winter riders. XCP Salt Remover is designed to help defeat stubbon SALT - Test Time!
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November 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It is chuffin' cold. The gritters have been out. KEIS heated kit is on 11. I've sheep dipped the bike in FS365, and then I spotted #XCP Salt Remover.
Know your enemy .... I see you salt. #motorcycles #motosky #winter
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Know your enemy .... I see you salt. #motorcycles #motosky #winter
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November 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Winter ... Happens every year. I know it has arrived when the KEIS heated kit comes out, the liners go in, and the OpitMate gets a lot more use.
#motorcycles #winterrider #motosky
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#motorcycles #winterrider #motosky
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OptiMate: Reliable Cold-Weather Charging Solutions | Flies on the Visor
OptiMate battery maintainers keep your motorcycle battery happy through winter. Reliable cold-weather charging for worry-free rides and winter storage.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Winter ... Happens every year. I know it has arrived when the KEIS heated kit comes out, the liners go in, and the OpitMate gets a lot more use.
#motorcycles #winterrider #motosky
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#motorcycles #winterrider #motosky
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The scum sucking pond life stole a friend's motorcycle. This sent me down a deep rabbit hole, looking at theft statistics, D locks and disk locks.
Not everything is what you might think it is.
#motosky #motorcycle #theft
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Not everything is what you might think it is.
#motosky #motorcycle #theft
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How To Beat The Daily Grind - Hiplok DX1000 Motorcycle Security | Flies on the Visor
Portable Angle Grinders are the work of the Devil. We looked at how the Hiplok DX1000 and MD1000 lock could prevent your motorcycle from being stolen.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The scum sucking pond life stole a friend's motorcycle. This sent me down a deep rabbit hole, looking at theft statistics, D locks and disk locks.
Not everything is what you might think it is.
#motosky #motorcycle #theft
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Not everything is what you might think it is.
#motosky #motorcycle #theft
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Spoiler Alert: It is rather good. There is even a video, which is strange for us.
#motosky #motorcycles #navigation #mobile #motorbike
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#motosky #motorcycles #navigation #mobile #motorbike
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Kurviger Mobile Navigation: Road Trip - Part 2 | Flies on the Visor
Kurviger Mobile Phone Navigation App. The planning software is excellent, but does it work when you are on the motorcycle, trying to get somewhere?
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November 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Spoiler Alert: It is rather good. There is even a video, which is strange for us.
#motosky #motorcycles #navigation #mobile #motorbike
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#motosky #motorcycles #navigation #mobile #motorbike
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#motosky ... Would not suprise me.
Apparently, the #Kawasaki Z E-1 electric motorbike was a single run of 2024-2025 test bed to see how market reacts.
So no more are being built #MCNnews #TotalMotorcycle #visordown I heard this from UK Kawasaki rep in a voice mail left on my phone.
It's real / legit.
#motosky #motorcycle
So no more are being built #MCNnews #TotalMotorcycle #visordown I heard this from UK Kawasaki rep in a voice mail left on my phone.
It's real / legit.
#motosky #motorcycle
October 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
#motosky ... Would not suprise me.
If you know, you know
October 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
If you know, you know