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Carlton Boyce

@motoringjourno.bsky.social
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Semi-retired woke liberal living in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. Mainly dogs, Springsteen, and old motorbikes because what else do you really need?

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Governor Finn Black @govfinnblack.bsky.social · 19h
One of my most satisfying moments was catching him bullshitting. "Governor, are you calling me a liar?!" "Archer, you're a convicted liar."
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Governor Finn Black @govfinnblack.bsky.social · 20h
I met Archer professionally. He was every bit as awful as I suspected he would be. Utterly shameless too, which I wasn't expecting.
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Mic Wright @brokenbottleboy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The part of your brain that determines how much bullshit you can tolerate at any given time should be called the fucks capacitor.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Brilliant.
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Welcome to The Introvert Travel Agency
YouTube video by Visit Sweden
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The absolute state of this from the University of Cambridge: Full of shitty adverts, AI prominently featured, unituitive layout, and no obvious subscription. Can anyone recommend an online/app dictionary that's advert-free please? V happy to pay.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Here's an explainer if, like me, you don't really understand the Manchester City kerfuffle.
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The Man City scandal explained ⚽️💰
YouTube video by SportsBall
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Enjoying a rare day off with an Argyll Porter from Fyne Ales. Cheers 🍻
A bottle of Argyll Porter from Fyne Ales on a grassy hummock with hills in the background
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Astreia @redoubters.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Ryan @ryanwright.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This is how I remember the order of Henry VIII’s wives.
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Daniel Bevis @denialvibes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hot off the press, the latest issue of Retropower’s club magazine - proudly crafted and published by Copacetic Media Ltd. If you’re after a quality mag for your club/business/event/etc, get in touch 🤙
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Going through my grandparents' old photos. Either this is Longleat or they led a more interesting life than I thought.
A black and white photo of a lion running along a narrow road with a 'no entry' sign in the foreground.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I agree with @ajpbradley.bsky.social; more wealthy folk should buy ultra-expensive cars instead of democracy.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
For 57 years I've thought the equinox was equal night and day! You live and learn, eh?
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I didn't know a vacuum oil extractor worked both ways until mine blew used engine oil everywhere. Cleaned that up. Tipped the lawnmower on its side to drain the oil. Obviously spilled some but caught most. Then discovered my drain pan has a crack in it. It's like the bloody Exxon Valdez here.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Jon knocking it out of the park again!
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The Incredibly Over-Engineered COLD WAR NUKE Roads... But Don't Tell Anyone
YouTube video by Auto Shenanigans
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#moveslowandmendthings
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
These are wonderful. #enshittification #makeitshitty
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A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator
YouTube video by Forbrukerrådet - Norwegian Consumer Council
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
My little part of the world works better today than it did yesterday. This is important to me at the moment. #motorcycle #R100GS
All the used parts after rebuilding the front brake on my BMW R100GS motorcycle. A stripped down front brake caliper from a BMW R100GS motorcycle. The rebuilt caliper fitted back on my BMW R100GS along with a new braided Goodridge brake hose.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
A cold, wet, and windy autumn morning up here so I'm self-soothing with homemade focaccia toast, smoked streaky bacon, and the last of the season’s chanterelles - all washed down with a cup of @throttlesteerer.bsky.social's finest.
A plate with focaccia toast, smoked streaky bacon, and the last of the season’s chanterelles
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Has Moray got the best drivers in the country? I came up behind two vehicles this morning and both pulled over to let me past as soon as it was safe to do so - and this happens every single time I ride up here. (One was the local bin lorry, so thank you @moraycouncil.bsky.social!) #motorcycle
A blue and white BMW R100GS motorcycle on a gravel track with green fields behind, hills in the distance, and a grey cloudy sky.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I'm all for originality but £4,653 for a used battery? #motorcycle
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Originale Banner Batteria AGM Auto 90Ah per Mercedes Audi BMW VW Kia Ford | eBay UK
Tieni presente, tuttavia, che le prestazioni della batteria possono occasionalmente essere compromesse, soprattutto durante le stagioni fredde, soprattutto durante i periodi di inattività più lunghi intorno alla fine dell'anno. Si tratta di un fenomeno ben noto causato dallo stress termico e dall'inattività prolungata che può portare in alcuni casi alla perdita di capacità o addirittura al guasto della batteria. Tuttavia, se la batteria mostra segni di debolezza, non assorbe più corrente di carica sufficiente o non mostra la resistenza richiesta, chiediamo gentilmente la vostra comprensione e vi preghiamo di astenerci dal ritirarla. In questo caso ci riserviamo il diritto di recedere dal contratto per evitare spedizioni inutili e possibili conflitti. Il nostro obiettivo è proteggere sia i.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
One angry old man we can get behind. #Springsteen
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelph...
YouTube video by BruceSpringsteenVEVO
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Governor Finn Black @govfinnblack.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Ooh, Operation Mincemeat, the inspiration for Black on Blue: "But this is the nation that dressed up a dead tramp as a Royal Marines captain ... [and] fooled Hitler into thinking the Allied forces intended to invade Greece rather than Sicily" The Final Vow by @mwcraven.bsky.social #booksky 📚💙
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Black on Blue (Governor Finn Black Book 2)
Black on Blue (Governor Finn Black Book 2) eBook : Scott, Tony C.: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Another masterclass in storytelling. (And, unless I misheard, he also calls Elon a little bitch 😂) #motorcycle #F9
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The Reality of an Electric Motorcycle Road Trip
YouTube video by FortNine
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
What a brilliant idea from @bikereliability.bsky.social! #motorcycle
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Motorcycle reliability UK: MOT pass rates for every make & model · Bike Reliability
Real MOT pass rates for every motorcycle tested in Great Britain, 2005–2025: 18,678,991 tests analysed. See which makes pass and which fail.
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Rory @norwichgiant.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Reposts appreciated! Looking for one last nice, friendly car show before the end of the year? All are welcome at The Heron in Stowbridge (near Kings Lynn) on Sunday 11th October from 4pm, come for a lovely roast dinner and evening by the river! Any additional details please reach out!
NON AI SLOP EVENT POSTER! 

See, even the most feckless can knock something together on their phone that looks better, NO EXCUSES.

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Weird Car Meet: East Anglia

Sunday, 11th October At the Heron in Stowbridge


All cars are welcome, as long as you bring a good attitude! Meeting at The Heron in Stowbridge at 4pm on the grassy campsite out the back of the pub. They offer excellent roast dinners, so come hungry! Please do not arrive before 3pm.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Ordered carb repair kits for the #R100GS from Motorworks, who just called to check I'd ordered the right ones. Of course, I hadn't which I realised as soon as I saw who was phoning me - what great service! Anyway, here's an old photo of my bike being used in an advert for Hideout. #motorcycle
An old photo I found online of my white-and-blue BMW R100GS being sued to advertise Hideout motorcycle clothing. It was newer then - and much, much cleaner!
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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
When you're really good at your job: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Small cafe. Six tables, which is probably two too many. A couple, two laptops, on a table for five having a loud Zoom business meeting. WTF? (And BTW, Kevin is not a "magician with mad skills" for being able to use Excel, although he probably does have the patience of a saint.)
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Jack Cousteau ⚓️ @angrywaterman.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Apparently I still haven't grown up. #TheInbetweeners3
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THE INBETWEENERS 3 Official Teaser Trailer (2027)
YouTube video by Rapid Trailer
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
More Maeving goodness in this week's MCN. #motorcycle
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Another fantastic issue of @classicretromodern.bsky.social - I now want an E23 BMW, an M100 Lotus Elan, a Passat W8, and a Saxo Bic t-shirt. One of those may come true in the next few days...
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
My favourite season. #dogsofBluesky #autumn
A blurry Bobbie the labradoodle moving at speed through an autumnal woodland with seeds stuck to her nose.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Not at all what I was expecting when I clicked on it. Oh no, it's even better and explains perfectly why I love old cars and motorbikes. #enshittification #motorcycle #oldcarbs
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I Bought And Restored "Old" Technology To Prove The Economy Is Imploding
YouTube video by Quincy Sandbank
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Not at all what I was expecting when I clicked on it. Oh no, it's even better and explains perfectly why I love old cars and motorbikes. #enshittification #motorcycle #oldcarbs
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I Bought And Restored "Old" Technology To Prove The Economy Is Imploding
YouTube video by Quincy Sandbank
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Easy to lose hope these days, so here's @brucespringsteen.net doing what he does best.
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Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut) (Official Trailer)
YouTube video by BruceSpringsteenVEVO
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Adjusted the valves and fitted new studs, nuts, and gaskets. Emboldened, I synced the carbs - and celebrated with a spritz of Fogging Oil for Men. (Reminds me: Love it when YouTubers do in-jokes: i.e. "Guten tight" followed by "click" referencing AvE.) #motorcycle #R100GS #M539Restorations
A can of LiquiMoly Engine Preserver aka Fogging Oil for Men on the engine of a BMW R100GS.
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Ben Jackson @benjacksontp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Apologies for more non-automotive posting, but this interview with Mr T is EVERYTHING you wanted it to be and much, much more. Absolutely brilliant. A true legend. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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‘I don’t chase the dollar. I never did’: the astonishing hidden life of Mr T
He grew up in the ghetto, became a global superstar – then gave it all up. Why did he step away from the spotlight?
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Aberlour for cheese. #R1150GSA #motorcycle
A silver BMW R1150GSA parked outside a shop in the Scottish village of Aberlour.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Still waiting for mine but I endorse this post on the basis that every issue is epic 😎
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Very windy and driving rain on the way back - and a mile-long muddy track to negotiate between the road and home. I've probably only covered a couple of hundred miles since buying it, but today's 25 showed it at its very best. #R1150GSA #motorcycle #motosky
A silver BMW R1150GSA parked in Tomintoul village in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The dogs enjoying the last of the summer. Meteorological autumn tomorrow. #winteriscoming #dogdaysofsummer ##dogsofBluesky
Bobbie the labradoodle and Bear the black Labrador dozing in the sun on the lawn in a garden in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Unlimited funds? A BMW HP2 Enduro and full restorations for my R100GS and R1150GSA I think. #motosky #motorcycle PS. If you haven't tried Nick's books,they're very good.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I have now watched so many M539Restoration playlists that I'm essentially a certified BMW Master Mechanic. (And I think we all know what the end game is too, dont we?)
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Dreich day up here. #motorcycle #R1150GSA
A silver BMW R1150GSA with its headlight on. Sitting on a gravel track in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. Heather-covered hills beyond.
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Old School warm headlights. #R1150GSA #motorcycle
Headlamp on a silver BMW R1150GSA with a black mesh guard in front of them.
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The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 26/08/2026
Latet News Show is out. Solo episode with Andrew, we're afraid. Some want to do less, others more. China, China, China for new cars. We tease, thanks to a listener. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
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I knew that - 24 August 2026 - Motoring Podcast
This week’s show starts with some Follow Up where you are teased until later in the show. Geely lose their boss. GM wondering if coming to the UK is a good idea. Geely to build cars in Volvo plants. H...
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David Emmett @motomatters.com · 25/08/2026
This is very good
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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Found a period-correct keyring on eBay from Cannon Motorcycles in Essex, the BMW dealer who sold and serviced my #R1150GSA when it was new - and it only cost £6.95 to make me ridiculously happy. (It's not just me, is it?) #motorcycle #motosky #sadoldman
BMW motorcycle keyfob from Cannon Motorcycles Ltd in Essex
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