My new Royal Enfield.

This bike is docile, it is slow, it has little power output, it vibrates, it's heavy for its size, but in saying all that, I love it and wouldn't have it any other way. It sounds awesome. The looks I receive are constant. The surprising thing is the age group of people who look.
I have changed the exhaust pipe when I bought it and I think it may have something to do with why people are stopping and looking. I have also changed the handle bars to a cafe racer style bar.
I have one word that describes this bike, plain and simply, it's FUN! Nothing more nothing less.
I feel great riding it.

 

Great young sportsman

Young Arthur Sissis as far as I'm concerned has my support for four main reasons.
1. He obviously likes motorcycles.
2. He is racing as an Australian in the premiere class ( moto3 motogp )  28/10/2012
3. He has a Greek background as do I.
4. He has eaten at Pino's Tratoria in Phillip Island VIC Australia

This photo was taken on evening of race day where Arthur won earlier,
He had arrived at Pino's with his family and friends for dinner.
The photo was taken quickly as I didn't want to disturb them, and
Arthur obliged without hesitation.
Best of luck in the future Arthur and thank you.

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2012...
So far this year, refinements in our processes are showing very promising signs of strength. As usual we shut ourselves off from what everyone else is doing and start developing our own methods to achieve our desired results. When we are done, then we look at how it's done by others. 9 times out of 10, our way is simpler, quicker and most importantly a better result. Yes we are strange in the way we do things here but that's ok; we like it that way. You get more than what you expect from METZI.

GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION

I have a wardrobe full of clothes, piles of t shirts, sweaters, jeans and so on but none of my clothes make me feel proud to wear them. My clothes do not associate me to who I am and what I love.
I have many t shirts with random prints, logos, mottoes and sayings but nothing that says "this guy is part of..." "this guy is..." "he's a ...". So we are bringing out a range of premium quality clothing for the motorcyclist  to wear when they are off the bike, out with friends and family, enjoying the other aspects of life when not on the motorcycle.
You're probably thinking "ok so what is going to be the big deal? how is this going to be different?
Metzimoto Clothing will be; as I mentioned; premium quality in every aspect, from comfort to durability. Our clothing is not safety riding gear, rather more of a comfortable casual wear. Our print designs will touch and mean something to you. You as a "MOTORCYCLIST" will now have a brand that belongs to you and you in return can associate with it.
We don't discriminate whether you ride or like a step through scooterino, a trail bike, race bike, cruiser, tourer, trike or sports bike. We don't make preference to motorcycle brands, horsepower, colour or seating positions.  Metzimoto is for you all. An interest in 2 or 3 wheels and an engine is all the association needed.
You are a motorcycle enthusiast, SHOUT IT OUT LOUD without saying a word.

ROAD TRIP TO QUEENSLAND AUS

Finally that trip I have been thinking about for over 12 months is a happening thing. This trip for me was the opportunity to get out on the open road and do some thinking, blow out some of the cob webs and accomplish another thing I wanted to do in life.
The other two gentlemen that joined me on the trip was Mr Bill M aka (Auntie Bill) and Mr Robert W aka (Bubbles).
The trip started at 4am Saturday 7th May 2011 with Rob sleeping in and me only having approx 2 hours sleep. The next 18 hours were going to be hard but fun.

Our First coffee break in Sydney somewhere before the entry to the Pacific Highway, all energised and ready to go. Might I add that it was bloody cold getting to this point. I made the huge mistake of removing my quilted liner from my suit just before I left.

 This was our first fuel break, not sure where but it was about 300 km from home.

Our first Look-see stop was Port Macquarie for breakfast and coffee number 2. Just after this photo I got a phone call from my sister telling me that my wonderful Father had a large seizure over night which scared me and cast doubts about me continuing on with the trip. My father incidentally is my hero and someone I wish I could be more like.

 Next was the Oxley Highway heading for Gingers Creek, the famous 300 bends road, that was truly magnificent and something I am going to do again one day. Above Bill and Rob looking for the next stop.
 Auntie Bill being Uncle Dick

 Below is my choice of weapon, the 1999 Honda CBR1100XX super blackbird.

The famous Gingers Creek cafe.

Dad & Daughter go on their first ride together, what a moment it was for me.

After waiting for this moment since her birth, it finally happened. We we went on out first ride together. It started when in the middle of a tedious chore (washing my cars) I thought I'm going to see if her feet could reach the foot pegs on my Honda Blackbird CBR1100XX. To my surprise they both rested on them perfectly. My little girl was ready to experience the open road on two wheels.
I just had to tie up some loose ends and we were off.
I was a little apprehensive, thinking that she would start to freak out around the corner from my home and that I would either have to return or call her mother to come and pick her up. Boy was I wrong. We first went around the block just to test the waters. She wanted to go further. We rode about 4km away and stopped at a harbour and all she wanted to do was go further, she suggested we head off to Sydney which was an hour and a half away. She loved riding on the bike, she was the perfect pillion, leaning with dad on the corners, holding on tight and not fidgeting at all.

My life just got better.