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A 1958 model BMW. I can see where they get the Zeppelin name from.

He was killed by another politician/businessman who happened to be Vietnamese, but any opportunity for a bit of casual racism I guess

Glad someone got some good out of it. One thing I miss from Qld, is the pleasure of watching a real thunderstorm come through. Darwin is also (or only) famous for beautiful towering cu-nim thunderstorms.

Short video, cruising on a Velocette in Central Java. I currently follow on FB three bike blokes in Indonesia. This bloke in Purwodadi, Central Java, another in Jakarta and one in Pontianak in West Kalimantan. They have a nation wide antique motorcycle club for enthusiasts of old motorcycles with chapters in various regions across the country. Lots of nice old bikes there. When I was there in the 1980's the predominant old bikes were BSA singles, both rigid rear end and plungers. I remember one town in north Sumatra had literally hundreds of them. In the main street I estimated 100 to 150 of them lined up in the street. All with rickshaw type sidecars to transport paying passengers. Looking on Google street view, they're all fairly modern Chinese bikes now. The old ones are just for collectors and enthusiasts these days. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1166488839382204

Very sad. Unfortunately riding skills are not compatible with a chair without training and practice on a field etc. They are neither a bike nor car, neither beast or fowl. Certainly the lower the c of g the better. I used to be a practice monkey for racing sidecars.

The problem with severe thunderstorms is that winds can sometimes go above cyclone ratings in short bursts, so unless you live underground the risk is always there no matter how strong you build. I'm luckier than some. Where I live is a corridor that misses quite a few of the storms. They form out west and travel past Dalby and through the Kilcoy area but when they hit the Blackall Range hinterland they seem to split and go either north or south of here. Those just to the south cop it a lot harder during storm season. Mind you, when we do get hit it's usually a cracker. Measured another 62mm in the last three hours which takes it up to 12.5 inches in the last four days. I feel sorry for the neighbours across the road on the floodplain. They were originally from NSW and bought the place sight unseen. It's one of those places that council should never have allowed to be built. They get flooded out at least five or six times every summer. Another problem is that council lets that area flood on purpose via controlling the canal lock gates, so it can flood with as little as three inches of rain. Down on the coast has had massive development and population growth over the years, so they try to hold the water back in the valley beside my place to give the populated area a chance to drain. Theory is it's better to flood out a dozen people rather than thousands. The biggest rain here in my time was 33 inches in 24 hours in the big 1992 flood. Back in the 1890's my local town recorded 90 inches for January. Average annual rainfall here is 60 inches but it can vary from 30 to 100.

Living in Vic I miss real weather.

This one, yes the convicted killer was a ex Vietmanese migrant. Who was also a competing politician. A weak case to try to paint all migrants as criminals. We don't call all whities criminals just because most crimes are committed by that group. Co-incidence does not equal causation.

You should be able to work that one out, Pete.. No Vietnamese to Blame. There are criminals in all races. Triads, Mafia various terrorists. Mercenaries. Hit men. Nev

Probably the best trad sidecar ever- absolutely beautiful. Some make replicas but the reral deal is best, sadly worth a bomb. The Guzzi are very comfy but having a Tonti frame- basically a LeMans frame but taller and slightly longer, means they are by far the best handling and braking cruiser. My twin bro had one and it really could eat corners. I would love the Guzzi Outfit but sadly no space or money.

You don't get the reverse gear or the 2WD of a Ural Gear Up, but a new Gear Up would set you back a minimum of $36,000 on the road. Considering the work done on the Guzzi, you could buy it and be $23,500 better off than buying a new Ural. I've been from just north of Brisbane to Cains and back, and Melbourne to Adelaide and back on a Guzzi and I was impressed with it's comfort and touring qualities. On my old Commando Fastback you'd get a sore arse and back just riding down to the shops.

I once had a Steib Zeppelin chair to put on a BMW but never had the time when my partner was sick. The chair was beautiful. Worth lots now.

Yes, Great value and great looking setup. The front end makes all the difference. A huge step up from a Ural. The Guzzi is a great tourer, comfy and handle well.

Think of the number of political Parties we have, and the number of Independents. With that number of differing opinions as to what is best for the Country, is it any wonder that there is no consensus? In this country, each of us has the Right to an opinion. One can amalgamate with those holding similar opinions. One can debate with those who hold differing opinions. The trouble is that just about everyone correctly identifies the problems to be solved. The conflict is in the way to solve them.

There were two others, one in 1921, and more recently John Newman, NSW State MP, killed by Vietnamese displaying their gratitude for being allowed into Australia.

Putin's Pinocchio - a lying puppet.

That Guzzi's quite a rig, would be good for a bit of comfortable cruising. From what I remember of the Guzzi's, they were always a comfortable bike to ride.

https://www.facebook.com/share/19rhhqErnv/ Great Guzzi cali rig and a trailer. Perfect for girlfriend and dogs or extra girlfriends

I am sure Brenden will

That chair would be better with a supercharger.😁 Go on do it. And have it classic regoed. Oh and add much better brakes. Leave the patina as is.🍺

Independent politician Helen Haines has lost her second leg following the horrendous attack on her at Wangaratta. They keep saying this is the first political attack in Australia, but ALP leader Arthur Calwell survived an assassination attempt in 1966.

A member of our classic club swapped his solo for an outfit on a club run, with no sidecar experience. He and his son were killed.