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A sad day for motorsport fans in Sydney as one of only 2 tracks left is lost to a housing estate. However, there was time for one last track day & CJ celebrated his birthday in style. Great bikes featured in this video, Ducati 900, NCR, TT2, MHR, Laverda's 180 Jota, 120 Jota and Egli Laverda 1200.

STORY BRIDGE CONCOURS 2009 21st Concours de Elegance hosted by Club Laverda Qld. CJ visits the largest bike show in Australia and proud supporter of Make a Wish foundation.

CJ travels north from Sydney to Brisbane via thundebolts way, northern tablelands and Mount Lindsay. Visit Tabulam the Taj Mahal of the North coast.

CJ's adventures in Europe come to an end. He meet's more interesting people on the trip back from Italy to the UK as well as visiting some important historic locations. Stay tuned for Series 3 and follow more of CJ's adventures in Australia.

CJ joins in for the annual Laverda Rally in Breganze, a very special event where the town square is transformed into Laverda central.

CJ finds many new friends in Italy, visiting the local wineries and participating in the historic Gimkana Salcedo.

CJ goes to visit Fabio and find out a little bit more about his Violin Laboratory. Fabio is a world recognised violin designer and constructor, his design concepts on form and weight have also been used by Ferrari engineering.

Ducati Museum in Bologna is CJ's next destination and he is treated like royalty when they find out CJ knows Troy Bayliss ... it's just that Troy doesn't know CJ ... yet.

The Perfect Corner takes us through the Dolomites of Northern Italy with some great on-board footage and scenary. CJ goes in search of Mr Laverda' secret University of Motorcycling ... this is a wonderous adventure playground for two wheels.

Destination is Breganze northern Italy birthplace of the Laverda motorcycle company. We are welcomed by the Laverda family and treated to the most wonderful hospitality. Piero Laverda takes us through the construction of the Spaceframe triple racer of the mid 1970's.

Switzerland it is as stunning as the pictures. We stay with Lyn and Dave and CJ is an instant hit with the puppy's. The trip through to Italy over the top of the mountain passes was breathtaking.

The Perfect Corner venture towards Lake Constance in search of Andy Wagner and the wholly grail of Laverda parts. Unfortunately we miss Andy but the ride to Konstanz the inland lake city is memorable.

We leave Kaiserslautern, stop on the side of the road and meet a fellow traveller who invites us to the World of Guzzi event in Gleishorbach. Un-planned adventures are often the best and we meet fellow motorcycle enthusiasts who enjoy there machines.

The Euro Tour continues on it's way through Germany and CJ visit's Phil's mate Reinard and uncovers a magnificent collection of Italian motorcycles including the very rare 75cc Caproni Trento

Our Ride through the German countryside was a great day for a blat. Kelberg is a town near Nurburg which we found by chance looking to stop for some breakfast. KJ found us at the cafe and welcomed us to his home where we met his wonderful family.

Nurburgring the north ring is open to the general public to experience one of the worlds greatest race tracks. Getting access to race tracks is often difficult and expensive, but in Germany they have solved the problem, turning the track into a toll road.

The Perfect Corner heads to Nurburgring and stumbles upon the ADAC Truck Grand Prix. This happens to be the largest country musics festival in Europe attracting crowds over 150,000 people

The Perfect Corner moves on from Spa and heads to Holland in search of the Laverda Museum. We pick up an extra traveler and Rob joins us on his race bike. CJ works his magic and shows us an impressive collection of bike including a rare V6 Laverda.

CJ takes you on-board for a ride around Spa Francorchamps on the MV Agusta 350 4 Cylinder race bike. The legendary sound of the MV Agusta, some say the best sound ever, can be heard in all it's glory. Rare chance to climb on-board this classic racer.

A special two part introduction to the up-coming Series 2 - Euro episodes. Special 1 follows CJ on the Laverda 750S Formula from the UK to Belgium, Spa Francorchamps, Germany Nurburgring and Switzerland. Featuring the great sound of the 750S Formula.

Time for the 1978 Ducati 900ss to shed a few extra pounds. Destination Putty Road which has fresh tar and some brilliant sweeping corners. Listen to the sweet bevel v-twin strut it's stuff. Great on-board footage of a magnificent stretch of road.

CJ ventures off to find his Laverda friends and rides some great mountain roads. Tuross Heads is the destination for the Laverda Club run ... Laverda Jota, RGA, 750S, 750 SF2, BMW GS, Ducati 1098 and Moto Guzzi

CJ visits a catch & release Ducati center to discover some beautiful bikes. See the Ducati 900ss set free into the wild & listen to the magic sound that only a Bevel drive v-twin can make. Features Ducati 900ss, MHR, Yamaha 1100 & Ducati NCR

CJ & his mates head to Kurrajong TT (Thunderstorm Thursday). This is how a motorcycle club should be, no officials, no minutes, any motorbike goes & plenty of light-hearted motorcyle banter. Great bikes Ducati bevels, 851, GT 750, 650 Pantah & Jota.

CJ set's off for the Barry Sheene Memorial Race meeting at Eatern Creek. Follow CJ through the pits & track side as he uncovers some remarkable classic bikes. Ducati factory racers, Matchless, Manx Norton and BSA, Honda, Suzuki & Yamaha two strokes

The Perfect Corner - Episode 2 CJ checks out a mates shed to find Latin Beauties riding big Italian machines and making lots of noise. Next Episode - Barry Sheen Memorial Classic races with a stunning collection of period race machines

Follow CJ's adventures throughout the world as he rides fast roads, faster tracks and visits interesting friends with an amazing collection of motorcycles. Sit back and live the motorcycle dream with an Italian twist of the wrist.