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Apparently, the British government voted it in July this year. 2035 for Motorcycles, 2030 for cars. As a side note, in Europe, July and August are traditionally the months when people are on vacation. It is not unusual for governments there, to vote on bills while nobody is attentive. I have not done due diligence to verify this information, I don't know if it is confirmed or not. All I know, is that a law already existed that set the end of ICE powered cars in 2045. The current administration simply pushed up the dates. Things can change again, nothing is cast in stone as they say. Installing Echarging stations in lieu of Gas ones implies to have an adequate power grid. So far, Motorcycles had been left out, but I expect the British decision, if confirmed, could attract some attention. If I am correct the EU has set laws of its own, but so far, the motorcycles have been left out. We can expect this will change in the future. If I was the CEO of a motorcycle company, we are almost in 2022, I would certainly be wary of making major investments. Usually mid term vision is 5 years, but there is no telling what can happen. Some of our motorbikes could still be usable. I think Germany has an exemption in place for vehicles 30 years and older. Will that be the exception or the rule? Maybe we should anticipate our purchases of new/old bikes and not wait for models that may never come out? it seemed to me so obvious that Piaggio would use the new Moto Guzzi V100 engine to release newer iterations of older favorites, such as the Le Mans. Will this still happen? I don't see the USA embarking into this crusade just now, but we have all seen what happened recently in Tennessee; largely attributed to the unusual warm weather. What is your opinion about purchasing new vehicles? Personally, I am not planning to purchase any new four wheeled vehicles in the future. This was a decision that I had taken after my last acquisition in 2016. I had decided it was going to be the last "new" purchase. Next purchases would only be "used". I don't know for motorcycles though. What about you?

The BMW GS was a trend setter. When it came out, won the Paris Dakar, suddenly everybody wanted to own one. The commercial success created that frenzy. All motorcycle manufacturers made their own variation on that theme. The GS is still the leader today. What the owners do with them? I don't know; but I suppose if you live deep in the heart of Texas, you can use it on some of those Farm to Market roads that have no asphalt on them.

Those contemporary MVs look very good, I am not certain if they really are meant for the long run though. Let's see when Mogo Tuzzi comes up with a Le Mans using their new V100 engine... As for Ago's autograph, it is a shame, because Mino is not getting any younger, and with this never ending pandemic variants going around, the probability to see him again soon are not great.

Why not? I mean, everybody dreamed about a Ducati at some point in time... I did, but that was then. As ever, I seem to prefer the ripe stuff rather than the new.

I carry a spreader plate with me. Just like the crane people do with their outriggers.

The guy who posted the video seemed to have been the one who shot it. I checked his other videos and he does not appear to be trying to market anything. The lady wearing Barry Sheene's appointments must have had them already. I don't think she could get to a prop store to get a riding suit and an helmet her sizes. I asked her about it, let's see if she replies. I modified my post after I found out the Superveloce belongs to her, and one of the only 75 made. Therefore, there is no doubt the outfit is hers too.

Ice is treacherous, I have ridden on snow before in the 70's. Not by choice. I was at work and it snowed. I had to go back home. It is not that complicated or difficult. At the same time, riding a 350 two stroke is a lot easier than a heavy V11.

I have been once to Wisconsin, to visit the HD plant in Milwaukee, long time ago. I usually test my summer riding gear during winter. This is the only way to truly find out about how the ventilation works. I have worked in countries where winter is extremely cold. Nothing beats multiple layers. I try to apply this to everything, such as underpants and under gloves. Making sure nothing that I wear impairs riding. I think the governor of Texas said their would not be any more power shortages due to the weather this year. I don't have a problem not having power; I have lived in countries where you actually don't have power every day. No water is the cumbersome issue to tackle. I did fill in the bath tubs last year, before black out.

Strange choice for riding an Agostini commemorative motorbike...

I met Barry for the first time in 1972. I was 16 years old. He was starting from the front line in 250cc. Someone close to me showed him a cigarette, and he actually left the line to get a drag.... I spoke to him several times when he came racing in France, back then, you could access the riders.

No, her name is Claire.

Ah, USD is the official USDollar currency moniker. Acronyms can be misleading.

I'd prefer this.... Do you recognize the helmet?

It is still art on wheels... you can get that spare tank to make it easy on anx... I think it is well positioned with regards to the competition. If you compare with the new Triumph Tiger wet weight of 525 lbs. KTM Adventure 1290 wet weight is 551 lbs. Seat eight 34.6 inches. I think they all target the same people. Including the 15k price mark. But the Ducati is made in Italy.

I must admit, Ducati hit the mark on this one, and made in Italy too! Kill the sound and watch the Emirates ride listening to I on U by Neil Schon!

It is one of these topics with mixed feelings! https://www.chron.com/weather/article/houston-record-heat-16691954.php Yesterday and the day before, it felt like summer in H'town. Perfect for riding a motorcycle, albeit a Guzzi. I am still running around with my summer gear, and I don't even know if I need to purchase any winter clothing. Even with good protection, riding in the winter is never as enjoyable as when the sun shines. And we got plenty of that here, close to the GOM. Sure, it can be unpleasant as well, for those of us who ride with their PPE, and even if you decided to be adventurous, you will still roast in your T shirt, short and flip flops.... Cooler days are ahead they say... and I still remember last February, when we went without power or water for several days as a result of the cold. I used to ride my bike in winter back then. The outside temperature never was a deterrent. However, we have had some heavy rains early this morning, which makes the roads impracticable, and reduce visibility to null. Who rides regularly in winter here?

I like that commercial..... the surroundings and even the perfume!

Here's the details about the engine.... Rotax indeed, and that's the engine they designed for the BMW F 650.

I have tried both methods; Using the Guzzi operator's manual method, e.g. hand throttle at max amplitude, crank, start, adjust revs. Note as the engine warms, rpm increase so you have to slowly adjust. Mine, which works just as well: crank with throttle closed, open when engine fires.

I doubt anyone member of this forum watching a YT video would take this old chap at face value. He is trying to purchase butter to put in his spinach. Feast your eyes on that lot herewith..... it is a pity that those events seem to only happen in England. Are there any of these in the USA?

Not convinced about the Gold Star? Listen to the expert...

I hope they do, quickly, because time is running away. Europe is "thinking" to prohibits all internal combustion engines starting from 2035. It will be a ramp down, of course, but the end of vehicles as we have known them is no longer set to an undefined "later" time. We are slowly seeing tomorrow taking shape.

He keeps time with his mouth... I love this A minor chord...

If you go to the Royal Enfield website, they have a link "Become a Dealer"; the questionnaire is relatively straight forward. Nothing would prevent Mahindra to do the same; but as per my answer to Docc's, after listening to more Gold Star reviews, I think this bike is more of a city dweller than anything. Who are the customers for such a bike? We can take away the HD riders; that leaves the crotch rocket riders, who are not going to even look at a BSA.

Is Mahindra really interested in the US market? is the BSA Gold Star a product that would sell here, outside of curiosity? I don't pretend to have much experience of the motorcycle community here in Texas. I ride my Guzzi almost every day, and I don't really see anything significant but Harley riders. MPH always has a lot of vintage bikes in their workshop, but I never see them on the road. Harley Davidson still rules, at least here in Texas. It seems to me the Gold Star would be too confidential.