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GOOD NEW STUFF FROM OZ

* Due to an unknown computer glitch, where ‘Bears’ article works for the business. Some years ago I was riding all over our
was cut short, we print the full version for your delight and great country on my own, on a DR650 and camping most of the
edification...Ed * time… While I was travelling I was always wishing I had been
able to make my own luggage... At Naz Bags we are planning
Keep those classics running an entire luggage system that is hard wearing but good looking.
Pieces that work together.”
I have just had a note from Stephen Kelly at Tri-Spark Ignition
in Adelaide. “Bear,” he writes, “we share your passion for classic See more on www.nazbags.com.au. And yes, she will ship
bikes and we love finding ways to keep them running better to anywhere in the world. If you have any queries, including
than ever. Our reputation for supplying top quality products and custom orders, you can reach her at naz@nazbags.com.au or
technical support is recognised worldwide.” ... I know he’s right on the phone, 0439 724 957.
with that because I used one of his ignition kits on my Triumph
Hurricane, with excellent results. Just a quick warning for those same customers: “We do not
have a physical store or facilities,” she writes. “Please do not
“We are pleased to announce that the next ignition in the visit the postal address (on the website) as it is protected
Compass family is now available for the Moto Guzzi,” Stephen by guard dogs and visitors are NOT welcome without an
continues. “The Compass is a high-performance ignition system appointment.” Ha. It is Queensland, after all.
to suit your classic Moto Guzzi with twin-points distributor. It is
also available for most BMW airheads.” The secret tales of tours
Online ordering is available for all of his products, and you I am sure that some of you who are reading this have been
will be pleased to know that we will gladly ship parts out to on tour with Mike Ferris of motorcycle tour operator World On
the United States, the UK, Europe, New Zealand and within Wheels. He has been busy during the Covid-enforced travel
Australia for a reasonable cost. Just have a look at the site hiatus and has at long last done what, according to him, many
https://www.trispark.com.au/and feel free to get in touch with people have demanded over the years: he has written his first
Stephen if you have any questions. book, called ‘Free Back Issues – 27 Years on the Road’. While
its title appears to have little to do with the contents, the same
These bags are Aussie strong contents are alternatingly hilarious and horrific. You can go to
the webpage, www.WorldOnWheels.tours, and order yours now.
You know you’re onto something when the comments on a
website congratulate the maker for goods bought three years As I wrote for the book’s introduction, “It is a good thing that
ago. That’s what you get for Naz (Narelle Lyons’) Nazbags Mike Ferris has kept a diary over the years he has been running
products. Just in case you need reminding, Australia is a tough his tours. Nobody could remember so many funny, outrageous
place and Naz’s bags suit the place perfectly. I have been and downright scary stories. We would be the poorer for it
playing around with her tool and gear rolls, and I can see if any had been forgotten. Read the book and marvel at the
why she is congratulated on the longevity of her work. The things that can happen on tour, and how they can be dealt with
workmanship (workwomanship, really) is outstanding. It helps, successfully. It is just as well that what happens on tour – does
too, that her extensive range of bags is made from strong, long- not stay on tour!”
lasting Australian canvas
The Bear, #675
“I am a mad keen rider and camper”, she writes on her website.
“But I also have a design degree so you can see where the mix

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