Torque Monsters' old Guestbook

From: Andy and Janet
andrew.janet@btinternet.com
VFR, YZF-R1
Posted on: Friday, May 26, 2000, 09:43 PM

Welcome to our new guest book.

From: Barry Walker
barry_walker@bigfoot.com
Posted on: Monday, May 29, 2000, 07:03 PM

Sorry I can't remember the link to the Mendip way pages

From: Buffalo (Steven C Angel)
zx9boy@aol.com
Posted on: Wednesday, June 07, 2000, 09:44 AM

Hi Janet and Andy, absolutely outstanding site you guys. Very nicely done. You two look good in the fresh air with your bikes. Thanx for everything Janet Buff

From: Blade
trimaverick@hotmail.com
97 F3, 99 Blade
Posted on: Wednesday, June 07, 2000, 03:03 PM

Janet, love your R1. The 98 definitely has the best graphics and the Blade isn't too bad either. I take it this is the Blade that has gone to the heavens?? How about some more action pics of the R1 or pics with scenery in the background. You know, something romantic ahahhaaha.

From: Buzzerd
mknott@air.on.ca
R1 and Honda 500 Magna
Posted on: Saturday, June 10, 2000, 01:38 PM

Very cool page guys and girls, I will difinetly put it in my favs. Thunder Bay Ont Canada.

From: Puneet Juneja
puneet_01@rediff.com, puneet_01@hotmail.com
Yamaha YBX (miniature compared to your awesome monsters)
Posted on: Friday, June 16, 2000, 11:31 AM

U guys are really lucky that u ride the world's greatest bike currently in production. My best wishes to both of you and put all the other super bikes to shame( that includes kawasaki, honda, and all mosters that come in your way). Love P.S. R-1 stands apart and i would definetly own this beast one day. Puneet

From: paul murray
pondlife@pondscum.fsnet.co.uk
honda cm200&yamaha rd350ypvsf2
Posted on: Wednesday, July 05, 2000, 09:07 PM

Great site you have here . I am a motorbike mechanic in an APRILIA dealership and am thinking of setting up a technical help site if i can ever figure out how to work this infernal contraption !!!(any tips would be most welcome) I live in northern ireland and must tell you that the Whole province is in a state of total shock at the death of JOEY DUNLOP without doubt the greatest road racer ever . I feel privileged to have met and talked to THE KING OF THE ROADS on many occasions . RIDE FREE JOEY wherever you are and KEEP HER LIT!!!

From: Sally Williams
Suzuki TS 125
Posted on: Saturday, August 12, 2000, 08:55 AM

Cool Bikes but what about the MZ?. Good picture of the clifton suspension bridge.

From: ROBIN DONAGHY
romagipa@hotmail.com
ZXR750GSXR750YZFR1
Posted on: Thursday, September 21, 2000, 08:20 AM

GREAT ADDRESS, KEEP YOUR WHEELS TURN'N ,FROM AN OLD IRISH AUSSIE(MELBOURNE)

From: Paul & Lesley Jermy
paul.jermy@virgin.net
praying for one
Posted on: Friday, November 24, 2000, 11:37 PM

Andrew & Janet Good web site. Maybe oneday I will be able to own a good bike (if the boss lets me) Keep on trucking Paul &b Lesley

From: Buffalo Angel
zx9boy@aol.com
too many
Posted on: Sunday, December 24, 2000, 06:41 PM

Great site you guys it looks better all the time!

From: Filip Van Aelst
filip.vanaelst@ping.be
Honda VFR800i a red one
Posted on: Tuesday, December 26, 2000, 11:24 AM

Andy, good choice for a bike, i have one to and i like it a lot.

From: Hugo DM
hugodm@iname.com
Y2K R1
Posted on: Wednesday, January 03, 2001, 05:05 PM

Hi Janet & Andy, I wish you the very best for the New Year ! Lots of pleasant rides and no encounters with Mr. White Van Man or Mr. (or Mrs.) Copper ;-) Ciao, Hugo

From: Barry and Lesley
BarryCBR@tesco.net
CBR1000FK
Posted on: Wednesday, January 03, 2001, 10:26 PM

Just got a computer dont really know how to use it properly yet, after seeing your site,which is excellent,I regret not getting one years ago.I have had bikes for 24 years,and you obviously share the same passion for bike's as we do. (take care).

From: Clive McNeil
masami@easynet.co.uk
Aprilia RSV Mille
Posted on: Thursday, January 18, 2001, 10:25 PM

Hi both of you! Came across your site on a totally unrelated search...I see you're still riding in THIS weather! GAH!...I commute 100miles a day from East London to Reading and back..and the Mille just eats it up :) Best Wishes Clive McNeil www.racecorporation.co.uk Alternate emails clive@eurosport.com clive.mcneil@frontrange.com

From: shady
vespa
Posted on: Sunday, February 04, 2001, 11:45 AM

THERE'S ONLY 1 MONSTER'S, MANSFIELD MONSTERS SCOOTER CLUB.

From: Lennard Hayes
scartann@netscapeonline.co.uk
Honda 750/4 Chopper
Posted on: Sunday, February 18, 2001, 06:23 PM

keep up the work on your site, its good. See ya at one of the rallies. Cheers Lennard

From: MITCH PINDER
mitch8395@aol.com
1994 zx-11,1998 R-1,1999 R-1,2000 TL1000R,HAYABUSA,GSXR 1300
Posted on: Monday, February 26, 2001, 12:58 AM

From: Geoff & Angela
angela.kyre1@btinternet.com
Posted on: Sunday, March 18, 2001, 12:36 PM

Hi ,impressive Web page!! We must be getting old as we have embarked on our Motor Bike tests! We'll let you know how we gget on Angela is leading the way and setting the standards with a 100% pass on the theory test!! we must get together soon Bye for now.

From: Jeff Nelson
shag103@home.com
700 nighthawk,750 katana, 01 b-12
Posted on: Saturday, April 07, 2001, 02:11 AM

Ran across your web site, though I would check it out. Interesting to see what other people in different parts of the world are riding and there perspective on motorcycles. Keep up the good work. Sincerely, Shag

From: Merv Harvey
merv@paradise.net.nz
Honda VFR750 Suzuki DR250R
Posted on: Monday, June 11, 2001, 08:35 AM

Had a good look round your site. Great to see the photo with the snow on the ground. To us in Kiwi-land that is a rare thing unless we go into the mountain areas. As long as you have two wheels you'll always have fun at your fingertips. Cheers Merv. homepage: http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/bikemerv/index.html

From: Hansestahl
Manfred.Wolter@altrocker.de
Spondon
Posted on: Wednesday, June 27, 2001, 06:28 PM

Cool Page. Spondon-Streetfighter from Germany www.altrocker.de

From: Mark Groves
mgroves@upwww.com
Raptor of course
Posted on: Saturday, June 30, 2001, 09:21 AM

Good to see other people enjoying their Raptors!

From: Hansestahl
Manfred.Wolter@altrocker.de
Spondon
Posted on: Friday, July 13, 2001, 05:53 PM

Cool Site... Spondon-Streetfighter from Germany www.altrocker.de

From: wayne jackson ....
ca156gn
raleigh 250 ,mountainbike.
Posted on: Tuesday, July 17, 2001, 01:02 PM

smart bikes ,there spot on ..

From: Simon Miles
smiles@stanman60.freeserve.co.uk
Oh please
Posted on: Saturday, August 11, 2001, 10:41 PM

keep buyin' em kids when will we see the new 'baby'?

From: Jon Pitt
jonpitt@supanet.com
10,latest is Fazer 1000
Posted on: Sunday, August 12, 2001, 09:18 AM

Hi Andy and Janet I think your web page is great ,and very professionally made and presented .How do you find the time to do all this and also your hobbies!! regards jon

From: MICHAEL WENN
MICHAEL17@TINYWORLD.CO.UK
CAGIVA RAPTOR 1000
Posted on: Wednesday, September 12, 2001, 09:02 PM

NICE TO SEE SOME PICTURES OF ANOTHER RAPTOR. DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS TO HELP ME ENJOY MINE ANYMORE (IF THATS POSSIBLE). AT THE MOMENT IT IS TOTALLY STANDARD WITH 10000 MILES ON THE CLOCK (GOOD GOD I,VE ONLY HAD IT 3 MONTHS, HONEST, NO REALLY 3 MONTHS). HOPE TOO HEAR FROM YOU SOON THANKS MICK

From: Richard Marshall
rjmarshall@aol.com
Cagiva Raptor 1000, 2001
Posted on: Monday, November 19, 2001, 07:34 PM

Hi Andy and Janet. Found your site while surfing,great pics. Good to find another Raptor rider, have'nt found many yet. Regards. Richard.

From: Merv Harvey
merv@paradise.net.nz
Honda VFR750, Suzuki DR250R
Posted on: Friday, December 14, 2001, 09:47 AM

Great to see the new Hornet Janet. I've sent you an e-mail too. Not sure if you prefer me to send e-mails to the address here or the other one you have e-mailed me on from work. What the heck you and Andy have a great Christmas even if its not like our summer (great for riding) Christmases down here in New Zealand. Cheers Merv.

From: Joe Serlo
Jcats_us@Yahoo.com
Honda Pacific Coast
Posted on: Wednesday, January 16, 2002, 11:53 PM

sent email

From: steve
stevev@pandora.be
divers, latest the new cb 900
Posted on: Friday, January 18, 2002, 11:44 PM

nice website, certainly the motorsound. Continue, Greetings Steve

From: TenTee
tentee@shiteshag.freeserve.co.uk
Now: GSX1400 - last year, a VMax
Posted on: Thursday, January 24, 2002, 09:03 PM

Hey, I have a GSX1400 and love it!! (same colour as Andy's) but try getting on a Torque Monster like the old Yamaha VMax Import (148bhp) Proper power 0-60mph in 1.9secs is enough for me! shame it can't corner aswell as the big Suzi. by the way - Good Site! Best Regards, TenTee www.shiteshag.freeserve.co.uk

From: Sam
Posted on: Tuesday, March 05, 2002, 05:23 PM

Hi, nice to see your impression of the GSX1400. I've just ordered one and it will be delivered in the next few days. Just wondered what your latest thoughts were and whether you have made any mods... I was also interested in the 900 Hornet, so interested in a comparison... cheers Sam

From: Janet and Andy
andrew.janet@btinternet.com
Hornet 900 (Janet), GSX1400 (Andy) and SV650 (Andy) within the next few days!
Posted on: Tuesday, March 05, 2002, 06:49 PM

Hi Sam

We would get back to you, but you didn't give an e-mail address. Please send us an e-mail and we'll respond.

Janet and Andy

From: Tracey
t.tilley@virgin.net
Hornet 600, Norton 600, Triumph Bonny 650
Posted on: Wednesday, April 03, 2002, 01:36 PM

Hi people, Do you dare to cross the bridge at all? Hornet run J24, M4, 21/4/02. We might be over for the VMCC SW Coast Run. May....12th...Starts Brunel Ford.Bristol, then, coast Portishead, back to Bristol. I will use my '70 Bonnevillle, Chris (hubby +2 kids) will come too. If U like old bikes and if the sun shines, it's a good day out. Tracey. Caerphilly.

From: Pete
peter.d@tinyworld.co.uk
2001 RAPTOR 1000 silver
Posted on: Thursday, April 04, 2002, 11:25 PM

Nice Raptor! Just got mine and think it's the best bike I've ever owned. Have you try removing the airbox inlets as described in site below? http://www.burniemorgan.com/cagiva_raptor/ I have and it REALY dose make a difference. Happy riding :)

From: Thomas Moore
tom250@hondahornet.com
Gilera Runner 50, tuned to 75MPH and now a Honda Hornet 250
Posted on: Monday, April 15, 2002, 01:00 AM

Great Site, thought Id pay a visit! Have a look at mine if you havent already ;) Http://www.hornet-250.8k.com

From: Maria Morris
mm71wales@yahoo.co.uk
2002 Hornet 600 - Tahitian Bue!
Posted on: Friday, May 31, 2002, 12:53 PM

From: Maria Morris
mm71wales@yahoo.co.uk
2002 Hornet 600 - Tahitian Bue!
Posted on: Friday, May 31, 2002, 12:59 PM

Hullo, thanks for responding about vertigo thing! Love your website, I used to live in Bristol and often visited Weston and Brean when the sun shone. It's good to see women bikers! I'm 31 and bought the Hornet in April after riding an old Kawasaki Z250 for a year. Passed my test back in 96 though, so I'm still fairly new to the game seeing as I couldn't afford a bike until the Kawasaki. I'd love a Hornet 900 eventually too, but I can only just touch the ground on the 600 and the reach on that is just right too. I live in Plymouth now, where there's a huge biking fraternity, and I've seen a few Hornets about, but I've only seen one or two women riders about (not pillions). When I'm a bit more confident, I'll probably go to some meets and try and find some! Cheers, Maria.

From: Jason Zengerle (Texas, USA)
zengerle@gvtc.com
1991 GSX1100
Posted on: Friday, June 14, 2002, 01:20 AM

From: big andy
bigandy6@btinternet.com
gsx 1400 t140v z1000j gsx750l x7
Posted on: Wednesday, August 28, 2002, 10:27 PM

nice site, only found it by chance , but i will be back, are you a member of gsx1400.org if not check out the site, www.gsx1400.org. ride safe andy northants

From: sadbiker
sadbiker@btinternet.com
Hornet 900 Silver
Posted on: Sunday, October 20, 2002, 08:09 PM

Small world isn't it - Weston-super-Mud?!

From: Steve
honda919rider@aol.com
Honda 919, CX500, CBX (79), Z50's, XR70. Suzuki GS1100ET, SP185, Yamaha YZ125, K
Posted on: Sunday, December 22, 2002, 12:41 PM

You site is great, only rivaled by the kindness of yourselves! Have a great holiday season and may 2003 be even better yet! Steve

From: Jeff Chorn
jcwrench11@ev1.net
96 Triumph Daytona 1200, 79 Honda CB750k
Posted on: Monday, December 30, 2002, 06:08 PM

Hi. Just surfed over here and thought I should sign guestbook. Just got the Daytona and it has more power than I ever thought a bike could have. Roost Britainia!

From: Jeff Chorn
jcwrench11@ev1.net
96 Triumph Daytona 1200, 79 Honda CB750k
Posted on: Sunday, January 05, 2003, 04:56 AM

Hello. Looked further into the website. I really admire, and have some envy of, the road trips y'all have taken. I know some folks that wouldn't think of riding that far unless they had a fully equiped Gold Wing. I also enjoyed the "bikes I wish I still had" section. This is a nice place to surf to. Thanks for your dedication to this site and motorcycling.

From: Tyssen Butler
tyssent@comcast.net
2003 R1, 1998 VTR 1000 superhawk, Cbr 954
Posted on: Monday, January 20, 2003, 03:16 AM

Cool sight, let me know if you come to The U.S.A We ride all year round here. Take care Tyssen

From: Sean Myles
seansurfcentre@aol.com
FJ12000, BMW1100GS, Fazer600, TMax
Posted on: Sunday, September 07, 2003, 10:41 AM

Hi Janet, thanks for the excellent review as I am considering buying. New prices have dropped to Ģ5k which could indicate your vibration issue is serious so I will check further before parting with cash. Regards Sean

From: George S. Cook
cookgs@worldnet.att.net
Suzuki SV1000s
Posted on: Monday, September 22, 2003, 03:17 AM

I enjoyed reading your article title "bithday surprise"

From: Rhodes Family
Honda CR85R(sons) XR250(Dads)
Posted on: Thursday, October 16, 2003, 08:47 PM

Can't wait for this weekend, it will be a good one.

From: JAC2703
Aprilia RS 125
Posted on: Tuesday, October 28, 2003, 08:28 AM

Thanks for some of the info. Please visit my Aprilia section of my site: http://JAC2703.50free.net

From: Lee Oldfield
leedabeast@hotmail.com
Plastic pig
Posted on: Tuesday, December 02, 2003, 01:17 PM

Wellgud site, wikid!

From: Andrew Spencer
andrewspencer@dodo.com.au
Posted on: Friday, December 05, 2003, 01:24 AM

How good is the Honda CB1300 ?? It has just arrived in Australia and I am thinking of buying one. Feedback by owners welcome.

From: Kirk
kgbeezr1@yahoo.com
'03 Honda CBR600F4i
Posted on: Tuesday, December 16, 2003, 07:02 AM

Very nice site, enjoyed it!

From: Daniel
dac@ctm-mobile.com
Piaggio 125, Yamaha Dragstar 400
Posted on: Tuesday, January 13, 2004, 03:53 AM

Hi Andy and Janet, First of all, Happy New Year and congratulations on your website. Very well done. I have been visiting your site regularly for quite some time, and I enjoy your style, your sense of humor, your rantings...I consider myself a newbie, cause I only discovered this love for motorcycles quite lately and I don't have the time to ride as much as I would like :(. A question for Andy: Do you care to share your thoughts about a comparo GSX1400 <-> CB1300 ? The CB feels more sportier, more nimble ? Either an answer by email or as a ranting in Torque Monsters is much appreciated! A question for Janet: How is your Hornet holding up? And although you briefly rided the Kawa Z1000, do you care to compare? I think I went to long. Ride safe, and all the best to you. Daniel

From: andrew littilewood
kx 80
Posted on: Friday, March 12, 2004, 12:02 AM

ride at speed.die at speed bikes rule cars drull.

From: Dougie Hardie
dh_bladerunner@hotmail.com
Honda CB1300
Posted on: Tuesday, April 27, 2004, 08:24 PM

Hi Great site you have, enjoyed reading about your travels. I've just sold my Fireblade and bought the CB1300, what a machine!! The grunt is amazing. Look forward to hearing any further details on both your bike's performance and where you go.

From: Jenny
jenny.loney@btinternet.com
Posted on: Saturday, May 01, 2004, 10:59 PM

Hello Janet, met you today in the rather long queue at the Post Office in Weston-s-Mare. Had a browse through your web-site, looks like your a proper torquer. Have fun, might see you out and about. Safe riding. Jenny

From: Rob
FS1E, CB125, Z250, CB400/4, RS250, CB600 HORNET
Posted on: Thursday, May 13, 2004, 11:07 PM

Great site, found it via Janets profile on the hornets nest forum. I've been looking at 900 hornets, i just love the look of them (esp. in black!) .... am very tempted to change my 600 Hornet. Your articles have been interesting reading and convinced me even more that the CB900F is for me ! Great site ....

From: Andrew Spencer
andrewspencer@dodo.com.au
CB1300
Posted on: Friday, July 09, 2004, 07:59 AM

excellent site. I have just brought a new red/white CB1300 *awesome* ! Live in Penrith , Sydney , Australia. I haven't seen many of these around yet. We have only had 2 shipments and only get black or red/white. I rode the CB1300 & GSX1400 back to back on 3 occassions trying to decide which one to buy, very tough decision, but can't beat the Honda for styling & very smooth.

From: marco op zijn R1
marcoopzijnr1@lycos.nl
Yamaha R1 '02
Posted on: Tuesday, July 13, 2004, 11:03 AM

nice site!! love that sound of the passing bike, is that your bike ??

From: snapdragon
jansnapdragon@aol.com
V Raptor 1000 without the nose
Posted on: Friday, September 10, 2004, 12:11 AM

Any thoughts about coming back to Raptors Janet-the-jet? I guess your health must have returned as you are riding again, and wish you all the best. You really must try one of this years crop of Raptors - they are a slightly different animal from the originals (like my 2001) love the site by the way SnaP

From: Martin
martin@mbutchers.freeserve.co.uk
GSX 1400
Posted on: Tuesday, October 12, 2004, 03:38 PM

Hi Andy & Janet, your site is brilliant i have really enjoyed navigating around,you seem to have owned all the bikes i admire. We would love to meet up on a ride out sometime we live in Derbyshire. kind regards Martin & Janet.

From: plessers yves
yves.plessers@telenet.be
CB1300
Posted on: Sunday, January 23, 2005, 05:06 PM

Very nice site, keep up the good work.Greetings from Belgium.

From: Ian Hurst
Honda ss 50,Suzuki gt250,Gt250 X7,ZXR400,FZR 600,ZX7R,600 Thundercat,RSV Mille(c
Posted on: Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 08:49 PM

Great Site,its nice to see all the bikes you have owned and the stories behind them!

From: bassant
bassantbeshr@hotmail.com
bassant
Posted on: Friday, March 18, 2005, 06:39 AM

loch ness monster

From: Ant
harris131380.fsnet.co.uk
Honda CB1300S
Posted on: Sunday, July 03, 2005, 08:02 PM

What do u think of the Honda CB1300S

From: Robert Trevena
bob@kevranna.fsnet.co.uk
Piaggio X9
Posted on: Tuesday, August 09, 2005, 08:25 AM

Hi nice site. One of the X9ers who didn't go to the ACE. Too far from sunny Cornwall.

From: nick
nstaib@gmail.com
X9-500
Posted on: Tuesday, August 09, 2005, 08:33 AM

Hi guys - I was one of those X9's up at the Ace the other day! Thanks for posting the picture of us. You have some great photos here and have obviously enjoyed your trips to airshows and France. We do exactly these sorts of things as well (Bournemouth Airshow on Sunday, St Malo a few weeks back) - but we are more talk than torque <groan!> Thanks for sharing your adventures and photos!

From: Neil B X9 Owners Club
Piaggio X9 250 Evo
Posted on: Tuesday, August 09, 2005, 08:01 PM

Great site and fantastic photo's. Especially the one with us in it :o)

From: sean carling
yuckfoo@nascarnutz.com
04 cb900f hornet matte uranium
Posted on: Sunday, August 21, 2005, 04:46 PM

love the pics would love a trip over there looks beautiful....

From: MJ
2001
Posted on: Wednesday, August 24, 2005, 10:04 AM

From: MJ
2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, now a 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1
Posted on: Wednesday, August 24, 2005, 10:07 AM

Please ignore my previous entry, keyboard malfunction! Interesting reads. Keep up the good work and ride safely.

From: P. D. Finks
pdfinks@aol,com
Posted on: Friday, September 16, 2005, 02:42 AM

Wonderful airplanes! Peace... pdf

From: Darren Jabalee
darrenj@yahoo.ca
76Kawitriple, 78KawiZ-1R, 81YamahaXV750, 84YamahaXV750Virago, 81YamahaXV920Virago
Posted on: Friday, September 23, 2005, 01:00 PM

Excellent website and a super chronicle of pictures! I wish I had thought to do that, I'm sure I've owned almost 200 motorcycles since I was 16. I'm 42 now, but I'm still riding and wrenching and dealing bikes in my off time. What a great hobby it's turned out to be! Ride Safe, Cheers! Darren

From: Richard
rspear@yahoo.com
Honda 919
Posted on: Wednesday, January 18, 2006, 01:58 AM

I've always enjoyed your pics and posts to the 919 forum. Keep up the good work! Richard

From: Doris and Helmut from Germany
helmut.huetz@t-online.de
DKW 175 RT
Posted on: Thursday, March 16, 2006, 10:28 AM