updates
Gear Update 2025: Tools of the Trade
A look at the cameras and machines that shape how I see the world — from the hum of a Hasselblad shutter to the whir of Phoenix’s engine.
Motorcycling
When a Rear Wheel Lets Go
A Cautionary Tale for Secondhand Vehicle Buyers Part 1 – The Incident It was supposed to be a simple shakedown run. After completing a round of spannering maintenance on my Vespa GTS, I waited for a small plastic cover to arrive before taking her out again. The plan was an Read more
Motorcycling
Did I upgrade or buy either the Transalp or NT1100?
If you follow my new YouTube channel you will be aware that I have been test riding the Transalp or NT1100 as possible replacement for the NC750X if I did not upgrade it. Well I plumbed for the Transalp and here I will let you know why. Upgrading the NC750X Read more
Motorcycling
Test road the NT1100 – Is DCT for me?
In my quest to find a butt-friendly Honda motorcycle, I took out the NT1100 in its DCT form. If you know me then you know already that DCT and I have never crossed paths so this test ride was not only trying the biggest bike in cc, 1100 of them, Read more
Motorcycling
Test ride of the 2024 Honda Transalp 750 and new YouTube Channel @DavesPhotoUK
smooth as silk through corners
Reviews
MotoCoverz Sheepskin Motorcycle Seat Covers Real-World Review
Anyhoos, after trying various ways to soften the blow I stumbled across MotoCoverz who make sheepskin covers for all makes and models of motorbikes at what I consider very reasonable prices.
Motorcycling
NC750x updates and upgrades
Hello again, 3 weeks of ownership, 1000+ miles clocked and first service down, I thought now would be a good time to share my thoughts on the NC750x. How has the new bike been over the 1000 miles? The difference between the street demon that is the CB500F and the Read more
Motorcycling
Upgrading my motorcycle
After owning my CB500F 2022 model for just over 7 weeks & riding it in all weathers and times of day, I am upgrading it, and here are my reasons why. First, can I just put on record that the CB500F is a fantastic, light, nibble street bike and for Read more
Photography
Plans for 2024
What are my plans in photography for 2024 and beyond? When (please God) I pass my Full UK motorcycle licence on 21st Dec 2023, it will kick off plans I have been brewing up to share many “PhotoMoto” (photography adventures on my motorbike) journeys with you here and on my Read more
Motorcycling
MOD 1 Passed !
You might remember I failed my previous motorcycle MOD 1 test (here in the UK) for riding 5kph to slow in the last Hazard avoidance test. Well no such problem yesterday, 23/11/2023. I passed cleanly with 56kph on the Emergency stop and 52kph on the Hazard avoidance. I am so Read more