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Niall Mackenzie Column - July 10
By Niall Mackenzie on 15/07/2010 12:29:18
Many kind words of comfort for those involved in all walks of the throbbing motorsports industry. Thank the lord for the unbridled generosity of spirit of this prince among men
It was heartening to see Formula 1 become briefly interesting when Lewis Hamilton decided to try a few burnouts while leaving Albert Park in Melbourne. Since his father stepped down from his role as manager he’s become more of a rebel, and why not
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How to set-up your bike's suspension
By Niall Mackenzie on 29/05/2003 11:51:39
Trusted by some of the best teams in the world and rightfully regarded as one of the best men at bike set-up in the world, Niall Mackenzie can suss and sort suspension in seconds. And here's how he does it...
adjustment has done what. Basics covered, and tools at the ready now we need to set static sag...Step TwoMeasuring static sag (pt 1)Static sag is not an Indian dish, but the free play in your suspension between fully topped out (maximum extension
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Advanced Riding Course: Trackday riding etiquette
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/03/2010 14:24:48
The trackday paddock can be a daunting place. For track newcomers Niall advises a calm approach at your own speed – after all, it’s no race
’ve seen fearful trackday virgins grinning from ear to ear after only completing their first twenty-minute session.Thinking that you’ll be wiped out by mad men out of control at every corner couldn’t be further from the truth. Any trackday operator worth
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Suzuka Eight Hour capers
By Niall Mackenzie on 05/09/2011 17:04:28
Niall Mackenzie recalls some Suzuka tales
best result was 2nd in 1992 on a factory Yamaha.My first time in the heat and humidity was in 1987 while riding for HRC in 500 GPs when I was partnered with Honda Australia superbike hard man, Malcolm Campbell. After being comfortably faster than
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Niall Mackenzie Column - Oct 2008
By Niall Mackenzie on 12/10/2008 20:11:52
Ex-Grandprix legend turned super-fast roadtester Niall Mackenziecalls in a very expensive favour while hoping there’s no poetic justice
and Ben Atkins; three team owners that have won at least six BSB titles between them These men make a huge contribution to racing so we can ill afford to lose them. Robbie hasn’t ruled out getting back into racing one day but for now he is content helping
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Niall Mackenzie Column - Jan 10
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/01/2010 10:23:03
Niall Mackenzie is a 500cc Grand Prix God. Let us not forget or overlook his profound magnificence. He and Whitham also run the meanest chat show at the bike show.
or simply to tell us we’re rubbish. Being a placid Scot I rarely ever think of a clever answer on the spot, but if you catch my partner in crime on an off day he’s got a tongue like a Samurai sword. I’ve seen men, women and pensioners on electric scooters
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Niall Mackenzie Column - Mar 10
By Niall Mackenzie on 10/03/2010 10:59:11
Charity begins in Southport as Niall finds it better to give than polish his motorbikes, but he still finds time to heap loads of pressure on Brit riders going for world titles in 2010
2010 is going to be one of the most exciting seasons yet for race fans in the UK. We might not have JT in MotoGP but we do have double GP winner Bradley Smith poised to win the 125cc title (backed up by Danny Webb) and hopefully by now Scott Redding
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Niall Mackenzie Column - June 10
By Niall Mackenzie on 28/06/2010 12:20:32
Niall dons his heavily-badged Lewis leather jacket, slicks back his hair (just the one) into a remarkable quiff and heads for the Ace Cafe on his pre-unit wideline Triton. Or something...
of this mad machine in October of 2001 at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Essentially it was a scaled down Ferrari Formula 1 engine and although it had serious horsepower it also had a tendency to vibrate, coupled with one or two reliability issues. Petronas spent
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Niall Mackenzie Column - Feb 08
By Niall Mackenzie on 17/02/2008 16:04:23
Age is catching up with the old fella. After spending hours on the phone to his insurers to get his drains fixed, he turns his attention to bike insurance. Who’d have thought it?
Last year in a moment of madness I opted to buy some insurance that would cover me, should I suffer the unimaginable inconvenience of a blocked drain. The policy said, if I had a problem, inside or out, a quick phone call would see men arrive
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Niall Mackenzie Column - Feb 2008
By Niall MacKenzie on 15/02/2008 12:34:12
Age is catching up with the old fella. After spending hours on the phone to his insurers to get his drains fixed, he turns his attention to bike insurance. Who’d have thought it?
Last year in a moment of madness I opted to buy some insurance that would cover me, should I suffer the unimaginable inconvenience of a blocked drain. The policy said, if I had a problem, inside or out, a quick phone call would see men arrive
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