Christmas Presents / Birthday Presents for the Biker who has everything. If you put any of these pressies in my stocking... I will be good this year, I promise. Signed Mike (aged 49 3/4)
I will read more books
Long Way Round - Book or DVD
The book and DVD of the TV series with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman. Or the followup Long Way Down.
Or Charley Boorman's
Race to Dakar - Book or DVD
. Big Kohones, that man.
An alternative to the glossy-hollywood-style (no disrespect guys). 7 blokes, used DR350s, and the cash in their back pockets. The other way to ride round the world.
Or, for a female perspective, anything by Lois Pryce, review somewhere on this site.
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook
By Chris Scott. Ask any Adventure Motorcyclist (including Ewan, Charley, and the Mondo Enduro guys), they'll tell you this is THE BOOK. Only buy this for the biker in your life if you are prepared to wave them goodbye as they set of round the world. Seriously inspirational and packed with stuff you need to know.
Motorcycle Touring through The Alps
Something closer than RTW sir, madam? The definitive book on riding the Alps - routes, suggestions, marks out of 5 for every pass there is. Gets the motorcycle.co.uk seal of approval - we used it, it works. (Buy a good map as well)
Motorcycle Roadcraft The #1 Advanced Rider Manual. "Save your life and brighten up your weekend all at once, read this manual." "Every motorcyclist should own a copy."
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
The book for the biker with more than two brain cells, who likes rubbing them together. Weird in parts. Persevere, it is worth it to reach enlightenment.
I will put some wallpaper up 
From Easy Rider to Rossi posters - this site has the best selection of motorcycle and scooter posters and high-quality framed bike art prints we can find. Click on any one, search for more from there.
I will know what day it is
..so I don't forget Birthdays and Anniversaries and stuff.
I will look after my bike better
 Draper Stethoscope |
Locate that elusive tapping noise in the engine.. For a fiver, its more effective than you imagine, and much better than a screwdriver in your ear. |
Carbtune |
Nice piece of kit for balancing carbs and injection throttle bodies. Invaluable for the motorcycle tinkerer and tool fetishist - yep, that's us too. Around £50. |
Motorcycle Lift |
We've had our hydraulic ramp for 25 years, and we wouldn't be without it. The single most useful bit of garage equipment we have. £300-400. |
I will dust the shelves
...so I can put my diecast motorcycle models on them
I will be better prepared when we go away for the weekend
Quality motorcycle touring kit, sleeping bags, Sigg bottles, Drybags & Mapcases, Waterproof Digital Camera Bags, Technical Socks, ... And
CamelBack water carriers - because serious trail-riders don't stop for water.
I will keep up with the news
You'll also find Ride, MCN, Classic Bike, and Performance Bikes subscriptions here.
I will dress better
Oh, forget your Tie-with-santa-on. _This_ is the novelty tie for your man this year. Harley Sportster. Hendrix on a Chopper. Wild Ties (In Transportation, Motorcycle)
I will be Financially Responsible
A share in Harley-Davidson. A real actual on-the-stock-market share.
Or a Ducati share, or Honda, or West Ham, or Man Utd, ...Or Suzuki.
FramedShare.co.uk
I will eat more Chocolate - even if it is motorbike-shaped.
I will put up a Harley-Parking-Only sign.