When one mentions ‘mouse’ certain people scream, when mouse trap is mentioned the ‘greenies’ get aggitated and they mumble “only if it is humane”. But what about the infamous Mousetrap carburettor made by Binks? Well they are a bit like the Yeti, sometimes seen and seldom understood. However that is about to change as some […]
The Mighty Mousetrap Read More »
Over the years there have been many interesting articles written about early motoring/motorcycling in New Zealand. The problem is that most have disappeared into the dusty archives of historical libraries or into skip bins full of old waste paper to be recycled for more newer interesting articles on motoring. They call it the full circle.
Taumarunui’s First Motor Vehicle. Read More »
The Barnstormers library has slowly been amassing some more photographs of early motorcycling in New Zealand and it is about time to do something with them. We have arranged a selection of interesting machines and riders, in a few the quality is not what a lot of people would expect however some are over 100
Some More Early NZ Pioneers. Read More »
We all know when it is getting close to Christmas, little notes with hints of possible purchases for our nearest and dearest, the appearance of those annoying flashing lights that can bring on epyleptic seizures, and those infernal advertisements that constantly tell us of the things that we really need (or not)! Some people love
Hey Ho – – Its 2014 and Santa’s nearly here. Read More »
As far as modern motorcyclists go we could be regarded as sissies by the old guard when it comes to the comfort of our motorcycles. With longer travel suspension, better shocks, more comfortable seats with thick foam rubber inlays, rubber mounted handle bars and foot pegs we never seem to that happy with what we
