The Sunday Times ST-1 - Sunday, April 08, 2007

ST - 1

A classic in the years to come
Japanese trail motorcycles aren't as common on our roads as they used to be, but they have a band of enthusiastic followers who'll swear by them any day.Deepal Perera is one such enthusiast. He owns a 1995 model Yamaha XT250G, an uncommon motorcycle on our roads.

Handy stuff about engine builders
As we left off, I was in the middle of explaining the aspects of the mysteries of blueprinting, handy stuff to communicate to your machinist, or to school to know-it-all at your next party. In continuance of last month's discussion on blueprinting, we are still discussing setting piston-to-wall clearance.

The Beetles had the time of their lives
If you are under the impression that the Beetles belong to the tribe of creepy crawlies you got a thing coming. Just imagine seeing over fifty Beetles in various shades and colours buzzing their way in a procession -What a wonderful world it would be?

Raikkonen on rampage
Each year in March, Melbourne is transformed in to a carnival as thunderous roars of Formula One hits town. The world's fastest cars and off-track entertainment comes together to offer a four day carnival for the 'Formula One Australian Grand Prix'.


	Engine sludge - The silent killer

	Breath taking power machines that stopped every visitor's heart