A rare sight at the 2007 Quasar gathering: an Ecomobile from Belgium joined the 5 Quasars and a Voyager, plus Monty's Carver. Photo: Paul Blezard

This is Simon Frankau with the Quasar he rode at the 2007 gathering. Tragically, his own Quasar was very badly burnt in a fire earlier in the year after a 6 year restoration and over 20 years of ownership. This red Quasar was previously owned by the late Nick Roche and is one of three currently owned by Mark Crowson. The green machine alongside is Steve Van den Berghe's Ecomobile. PNB

Title is being said not with the same intonation as in Top Gear program about the Ariel Atom. Just go see www.youtube.com (search on top gear atom) to see what I mean

Here you have three possibilities: 1) become shorter 2) alter the Quasar to Marks version with higher cockpit 3) Koen, stop nagging and let him enjoy his ride.

From left to right at Port Lympne: Ecomobile, Carver, 5 Quasars, Benelli Adiva. Sadly, the Voyager had already gone but you can see it elsewhere. The Yamaha Xmax and Tmax scooters on the far right can be seen as ... potential future FFs.

This is the temporary rear end of Mark's recently rebuilt QuickaQuasar, put together just to make it road legal for the 2007 rally. Still has some luggage capacity, lights, plate and so on. But ... it is a lot lighter than the original Quasar version.

Be assured ... not all are there. Like I said: "attempt". ;^)

Moto Guzzi changes on Marks Quasar.

Another view of the front fairing of Arthur's FF. You can see the tube Arthur added at the bottom. Also note the fabric used to protect the legs of the rider from the heat of the engine. Question: how does this influence the cooling of the engine? Arthur replies: "It's a water cooled engine, so what the heat shields do is funnel air passing through the rad a bit further past the front pair of cylinders. Keeps my legs from getting too hot. I fitted these after I found too much heat on my legs. The indication from the temperature gauge didn't change."

More view on the frame and you can see how well covered the riders legs are. It feels like your legs are good protected from weather ...and falls.

Using a frame over the fuel tank, Arthur was able to get his steering backwards. Looks super easy to do yourself.

Another treasure hidden in Marks basement. Compare it with Monty's centre hub steered front wheel. It has a single shock-absorber.

Mark's Quasar needed some work before the ride. Arthur's help really was appreciated. For us it was a golden opportunity to see the inside of the motorbike. Note: Cockpit roof is higher, Moto Guzzi gearbox and transmission, unfinished and minimalist rear section, just barely legal for now. ... Simon Frankau's burnt out Quasar can be seen in the background

Arthur on his GPZ