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  • Pensioners sell farm, buy sidecar and enter the TT

    Visordown
    16 May 2012 | 5:12 am
    Grandparents competing in the Sidecar TT

  • Guy Makes Big Paper Version Of Yamaha R1 Motorcycle

    Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News
    Mike Werner
    16 May 2012 | 6:45 am
    I guess if you've not got the money to buy a real Yamaha R1 motorcycle, this is you best bet to have one in your living room. Jack Chan from Australia spent quite some time making a 60% size Yamaha R1 motorcycle out of paper and cardboard. But it looks the bizz. All it needs is a coat of paint, and he'll have the perfect replica in his living room. ...

  • Video: Motorcycle Reconstruction Safety Ad - TAC

    Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News
    Mike Werner
    16 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    The boys & girls at the Australian Traffic Accident Commission, TAC, have been making some nicely done motorcycle safety and awareness videos. Here's their latest, and IMHO, best safety advertisement. The graphics are very well done, as is the message. You'll see a motorcycle accident in slow-motion and in reverse. The tag line is "Slow speed will not kill you". ...

  • So You Really Want To Be Seen On Your Motorcycle?

    Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News
    Mike Werner
    15 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    It's a wonder that the French government has not (yet) decided to make this product mandatory for all motorcycle riders, the same way they are making hi-viz clothing mandatory. But there are a lot of bikers out there who want to be sure they are seen, particularly at night, so this product may be of use to them. The product, called "Fibre Flare MVP" (MVP stands for Maximum Visibility Protection) is a battery powered fibre tube that is fixed to the rear of your helmet. You can mount it horizontal or vertically. Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

  • Racing that Rossi can appreciate

    Visordown
    16 May 2012 | 11:27 am
    1997 German 250GP battle between Biaggi, Jacque, Harada and Waldmann
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    Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

  • Video: Motorcycle Reconstruction Safety Ad - TAC

    Mike Werner
    16 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    The boys & girls at the Australian Traffic Accident Commission, TAC, have been making some nicely done motorcycle safety and awareness videos. Here's their latest, and IMHO, best safety advertisement. The graphics are very well done, as is the message. You'll see a motorcycle accident in slow-motion and in reverse. The tag line is "Slow speed will not kill you". ...

  • Guy Makes Big Paper Version Of Yamaha R1 Motorcycle

    Mike Werner
    16 May 2012 | 6:45 am
    I guess if you've not got the money to buy a real Yamaha R1 motorcycle, this is you best bet to have one in your living room. Jack Chan from Australia spent quite some time making a 60% size Yamaha R1 motorcycle out of paper and cardboard. But it looks the bizz. All it needs is a coat of paint, and he'll have the perfect replica in his living room. ...

  • Nolan: Houston We Do Not Have A Problem

    Mike Werner
    16 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    Recently we showed you a good print advertisement from Nolan, and now they've come up with another one. This one is an astronaut wearing the full gear, and a Nolan motorcycle helmet. ...

  • So You Really Want To Be Seen On Your Motorcycle?

    Mike Werner
    15 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    It's a wonder that the French government has not (yet) decided to make this product mandatory for all motorcycle riders, the same way they are making hi-viz clothing mandatory. But there are a lot of bikers out there who want to be sure they are seen, particularly at night, so this product may be of use to them. The product, called "Fibre Flare MVP" (MVP stands for Maximum Visibility Protection) is a battery powered fibre tube that is fixed to the rear of your helmet. You can mount it horizontal or vertically. Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

  • Ads: Do You Not Think Roads Are Often Like This?

    Mike Werner
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    When I saw these print advertisements, though meant for a car tire,s I immediately thought about some really bad roads I've been on on my motorcycle. You know what I mean, right? The kind that will vibrate your teeth out of your mouth.... ...
 
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    About.com Motorcycles

  • Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo Long Term Update #7: Hittin' the Road

    15 May 2012 | 5:16 pm
    Fatty, my Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo long-term tester, had been collecting dust for far too long, so it was finally time to saddle up and hit the road before the cobwebs got even more embarrassing. Trouble is, when I stopped for gas before my 130 mile ride to Palm Desert, California, good ol' Fatty's battery was too tired from storage to stir that hulking 1,690cc v-twin back to life. How did I get my Fat Boy Lo started again, and how did it handle the 260 mile roundtrip? Find out in Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo Long Term Update #7: Hittin' the Road. Related: Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo Long Term…

  • Photo Gallery: The Prettiest Dirtbike You'll See All Day

    14 May 2012 | 8:45 am
    Clay Rathburn of Atom Bomb Customs had a problem: the Richmond, Virginia-based builder churned out bobber after bobber, but, raised on dirtbikes, felt like he needed to get a personal build "out of his head." Nearly 800 man hours later, the RVA Overland emerged. Built around a 1974 Triumph T140 Bonneville engine, this one-off creation features a scratch-built frame executed in conjunction with Race Tech Suspension, a hand-formed aluminum tank, relocated carbs that required between 35 and 40 hours of modification work to the cylinder head. See more shots of Rathburn's stunning creation in this…

  • Brammo's Empulse: 100+ MPH, 121 City Mile Range, $17,000 (!)

    9 May 2012 | 9:32 am
    We can only speculate about the future of electric motorcycles. But as of 2012, one thing is certain: you'll have to pay a premium for cutting edge battery-powered bikes. Two years ago, Brammo's Empulse promised 100 mph and 100 miles of range for under $10,000. But last night, at the bike's official unveiling in Hollywood, California, the much-anticipated Empulse proved surprisingly pricey: $16,995, or $18,995 for a carbon-fiber skinned "R" version. Both bikes pack a 9.31 kWh battery producing the equivalent of 54 horsepower, and a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch.

  • Harley Tops Dealer Survey, BMW & Ducati Tie for Second

    8 May 2012 | 8:59 am
    If mystery shoppers are to be believed, Harley-Davidson has the most effective dealership treatment of prospective customers, followed by BMW and Ducati. Indian, Triumph, and Victory tied for fourth, coming in at the industry average. According to Pied Pier, the survey used 1,653 mystery shoppers between July 2011 and April 2012 to measure sixteen sales process factors, including providing compelling reasons to buy from their dealerships and offering test rides. The study reveals that Harley's score has finally climbed up to its pre-recession levels of 2008, and that industrywide performance…

  • End of an Era: MotoGP Legend Valentino Rossi to Retire by Year's End

    7 May 2012 | 11:31 pm
    It's been a year and a half since 9-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi, arguably the greatest rider to ever tackle the world's top tier of motorcycle racing, joined forces with Ducati in what was supposed to be an Italian match made in heaven. But the past 18 months have been disastrous, resulting in crashes and injuries, middling finishes, and a brutal reversal of fortune for the 33-year old racer. Insider sources have indicated that Valentino Rossi will opt to retire from motorcycle racing by the time his two-year contract with Ducati expires at the end of this season-- if not, sooner,…
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    The Kneeslider

  • The Hossack Engine – a Square Piston Two Stroke

    Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"
    15 May 2012 | 8:37 am
    Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Ever hear of Norman Hossack? Of course you have. He designed the Hossack suspension, often confused with the far more basic girder front suspension and adapted by BMW under the name Duolever, but the Hossack engine? What's that? Well, it's just your average square piston two stroke, that's all. When [...]

  • Autodesk Inventor Fusion Mechanical Design Software Free Download

    Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"
    14 May 2012 | 11:49 am
    Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - The explosion of new computer tools for anyone with a desire to work in mechanical design and manufacturing is impressive, and here is an opportunity to try out a real heavyweight from Autodesk. You can download Autodesk Inventor Fusion, which is offered as a technical preview, and use it free [...]

  • About That On Board Electric Generator Idea

    Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"
    14 May 2012 | 9:43 am
    Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Remember when I was wondering recently about a fuel powered electric motorcycle? I thought, why not build a motorcycle using an electric motor but then generate the electricity on board with some kind of fuel powered generator instead of a battery so you had electricity as long as you had [...]

  • Brammo Empulse – She’s Got the Looks

    Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"
    11 May 2012 | 8:25 am
    Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Most everyone interested in electric motorcycles has heard by now, the Brammo Empulse is out in its final production form and it's a looker. From the start, the Empulse had a lot of visual appeal and the production version looks even better. There's both an Empulse and Empulse R, priced [...]

  • Cleveland CycleWerks Announces US Headquarters and Assembly Plant in Ohio

    Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"
    7 May 2012 | 7:19 am
    Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Back in January, while attending the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Cleveland, I spoke to Scott Colisimo about his company who told me he had just closed on the purchase of a building that would serve as their headquarters and parts distribution center and also allow Cleveland CycleWerks to begin [...]
 
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    Rides Roads and Ronman

  • Tents and Two Wheels

    ronman1
    11 May 2012 | 4:19 pm
    How many times have you seen a photograph of a campsite and thought I’d like to do that?  Why don’t you? It’s a great way to travel. You can learn so much about what you can do without too. Don’t let the thought of sleeping on the ground deter you. It’s all in the gear you use. In fact you don’t even have to own any camping gear. Stores like REI rent camping gear.  What better way to see if you like something.  Basically you need a tent, air mattress and sleeping bag.  But  you can improvise. Depending on the time of year and temperatures, you can make…

  • Paying My Debt To The Devil

    ronman1
    30 Apr 2012 | 4:35 pm
    Lately it seems every time I visit with my Mother that she has something rather deep and meaningful to say to me. Perhaps I’m noticing it more these days. When you’ve lived for eighty-nine years you can’t help but gather tremendous knowledge.  Being able to share that knowledge is a gift. Those of us on the receiving end need to realize that gift and cherish it. It’s no secret that I’m the lone caregiver to both my Mother and my Aunt. I’m happy to be able to do for them. Granted at times it can get overwhelming. I press on. I do what I can. Sometimes there…

  • Taking Turns

    ronman1
    23 Apr 2012 | 4:48 pm
    Sometimes I have to just ride. No place in particular. Just ride. Go down roads. Turn down other roads. Ride until I’m lost. Ride until I’m found. Ride until I forget. Ride to remember. Ride ride ride. Just ride. Those are the best rides. No time frame. No place to be. Finding new things to see. New places to eat. Running across places from your past. Finally stopping at that spot you’ve been meaning to check out. This happens to be one of those places I’ve been meaning to stop at. I finally did. Unfortunately for me the live band was packing up. I was a tad bit late.

  • A Year Old

    ronman1
    19 Apr 2012 | 2:21 pm
    Soon the “Little Woman” will be a year old. My how that time period has changed things. I sit and think about what destinations I have in mind for the coming year and I can’t help but reflect over the rides of the past year. I enjoyed a short ride with my good friend the “Love Buzzard”. This was an impromptu little journey but it represented some very major strides. This shot was taken  over in the Ozarks. Some of the best roads to ride anywhere. If you haven’t been you really need to go. The trip to Cumberland Falls was certainly humid and hot. It was…

  • Murals Murals Everywhere

    ronman1
    14 Apr 2012 | 11:10 pm
    I rode off on a covert mission recently. Sure I traveled on some roads I have been down many a time before. Even still I noticed new things on this journey. To me that’s the beauty of back roads. It doesn’t matter how many times you travel down them you can see something new each and ever time. Linden Tennessee is located high about the Buffalo River in Perry County. Recently they made the news for having thirty percent unemployment. That’s 30%! These fine folks have been hurting for work. They most certainly are struggling. But the town doesn’t look grim.  I stopped…
 
 
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  • 0% finance available on Honda CBF125

    16 May 2012 | 12:29 pm
    The Honda CBF125 is now available with 0% finance over three years with a minimum deposit of £99 and 36 monthly payments of £66.69. Here's what MCN had to say when we rode the bike at the launch: Cheap-as-chips replacement...

  • Rider denied compensation for crash with lorry that crossed white line

    16 May 2012 | 5:16 am
    A motorcyclist who collided with an oncoming lorry which had partly crossed over the central white line has been denied compensation.  To blame the lorry driver would impose too high a standard on him, according to the Court of Appeal...

  • Norton 961X Desert Commando concept

    15 May 2012 | 12:51 pm
    Here's my concept for a desert racer Norton 961. California dreaming!

  • May 16 Bikes on the Box

    15 May 2012 | 8:30 am
    KEY TO CHANNELS. DRT - Discovery Real Time  DSC - Discovery Channel  DHD - Discovery Channel HD   EXS - Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) - Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT - Motors TV  CH4 - Channel 4    CH5 - Channel FiveBBC       BBCi – BBC InteractiveESPN –...

  • MCN Sport iPad edition: Free sampler now available!

    15 May 2012 | 7:45 am
    MCN Sport iPad edition is the ultimate endulgence for racing fans, getting you closer to the action from MotoGP, WSB, BSB, the TT and the full spectrum of bike sport than ever before. From the makers of MCN Sport magazine,...
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    Bike EXIF Update

  • Tridays Triumph Scrambler

    Chris
    15 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    The Triumph Scrambler must be one of the hardest bikes to customize. Along with Moto Guzzi’s current V7 and the Kawasaki W800, it’s one of the few production machines that have a retro-slash-custom feel right from the start. This hasn’t deterred the Triumph Tridays team though. The Rumbler accentuates the Scrambler’s classic good looks, and cranks the performance up a notch. The Tridays is one of the largest motorcycle events in Europe. It’s held every year in the picturesque Austrian town of Neukirchen, and organizer Uli Brée traditionally reveals a one-off custom to celebrate.

  • ZPsport 449 enduro

    Chris
    13 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    The small German town of Zschopau is famous for its motorcycling heritage. It was home to DKW and MZ, marques whose luminosity has dimmed in recent decades. But there’s now a chance that Zschopau could return to its motorcycling glory days. This is a prototype from a new company called ZPmoto; it’s a vintage-styled enduro inspired by the 1960 MZ ES 250 Geländesport. The ZPsport 449 is powered by a Gas Gas single which delivers around 45 hp at 6,200 rpm, feeding through a six-speed ‘box. The bike is light at 130 kg fully-fuelled, and the 860 mm seat height is rider-friendly. The chassis…

  • Jeff Decker’s Black Lightning

    Chris
    11 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    For someone who doesn’t like stock Vincents, Jeff Decker builds a mighty fine Black Lightning. He’s a sculptor as well as a bike builder, and his eye for a line is evident with this beautiful salt racer. As these exclusive Horst Roesler shots reveal, Decker has managed to make the Vincent look fast even when it’s standing still on the Bonneville salt flats. Decker has received some flak over this bike from Vincent purists. But his Black Lightning is not one of the 30-odd bona fide factory bikes. He assembled it using period-correct salvaged parts supplied by luminaries such as Marty…

  • Deus Bali Suzuki DR650

    Chris
    9 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Motorcycles can be capricious creatures. But there are a handful that are essentially bulletproof—simple machines that are simple to fix, and cheap to run. One of those is Suzuki’s venerable DR650, which has been around for at least twenty years. The stock bike is as ugly as a toad, but it’s not hard to see why it still sells. In the US you can ride one out of the showroom for less than $6,000, and you’ll be riding on a wave of torque from the big aircooled single. So it’s surprising that we don’t see more DR650 customs around. This one is a new release from Deus Bali, and their…

  • Yoshimura GS1000R Cooley/Crosby

    Chris
    8 May 2012 | 12:30 pm
    Japanese motorcycle culture is full of little side streets and half-hidden diversions: it probably has more depth than anywhere else in the world. And when the Japanese get into something, they really get into it. The scale model motorcycle scene is typical: it’s huge over there, fuelled by giants such as Tamiya, and it has its own subcultures too. One of them is the annual Modeler GP show, a competition for scale models of racing motorcycles. The standard of work is absolutely jaw dropping, and when I first stumbled across a page on the Modeler GP website, it was a full minute before I…
 
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    USRiderNews

  • Motorcycle Artist to be featured on Premier of ABC’s Secret Millionaire

    Web Staff
    11 May 2012 | 11:19 am
      ABC’s Secret Millionaire Starring:  Scott Jacobs and his daughter Alexa  Season Premiere  *  Sunday, June 3rd  *  8:00pm From ABC – “Secret Millionaire” follows a few of America’s most successful business people as they spend a week in the country’s poorest areas and ultimately gift deserving members of the community with hundreds of thousands [...]

  • Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 848, Streetfighter, Hypermotard, Multistrada, and Monster motorcycles

    Events Manager
    9 May 2012 | 8:38 am
    The friction material may detach from the backing plate of the rear brake pads. If the friction material detaches, there would be a sudden loss of rear brake efficiency, increasing the stopping distance and increasing the risk of a crash. Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the rear brake [...]

  • BMW is recalling certain model year 2012 S1000RR motorcycles

    Events Manager
    27 Apr 2012 | 11:26 am
    BMW is recalling certain model year 2012 S1000RR motorcycles, manufactured from September 1, 2011, through April 10, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the connecting rod bolts may become loose during high engine temperatures and/or high engine operating speeds which could result in catastrophic engine damage. In the event of engine damage, escaping oil [...]

  • HARLEY-DAVIDSON FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS, RETAIL MOTORCYCLE SALES UP SHARPLY

    Web Staff
    25 Apr 2012 | 3:28 pm
    Earnings Per Share Rise 45.1 Percent to $0.74 Retail New Motorcycle Sales Climb 20.3 Percent Worldwide and 25.5 Percent in U.S. Company Raises Full-Year Shipment Guidance MILWAUKEE, April 25, 2012 — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) reported strong gains in earnings and dealer new motorcycle sales for the first quarter of 2012. Income from continuing operations was [...]

  • Oldest American Made Motorcycle Hits the Auction Block

    Web Staff
    19 Apr 2012 | 8:50 am
    FREDERICK, Md., April 13, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — After hanging on a dentist’s wall for 30 years and then being stowed in a garage and then a basement, a 1903 Indian motorcycle will have a new owner. On Saturday, April 21 at the Frederick County Fairgrounds bidders from around the world will compete to [...]
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    Forty Years On Two Wheels

  • New Girlfriend

    Doug
    12 May 2012 | 3:01 pm
    This post has to do with motorcycles only in the sense that we all know that life is more than motorcycles.  Life is also dogs, and for me specifically, Corgis. Four month old Sparkle grabs the camera strap to help steady the shot Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy face Like me, she's into low stress The Three Musketeers Gromit, Doug, and Sparkle My new sweetheart is Sparkle, AKA

  • Life Wish

    Doug
    30 Apr 2012 | 12:25 am
    Yeah, that's me and yeah, I was that crazy once. Those of us who have been riding a long time could all probably tell "war stories" of motorcycle crashes and sadly, fatalities. In my days as an avid hang glider pilot in the early and mid-70s, I knew four or five guys in a four year period that where killed flying their gliders and one left paralyzed.  I was seriously injured once (broken

  • Ducati / Audi Update

    Doug
    19 Apr 2012 | 4:33 pm
    No surprise.  Audi has done the deed with Ducati.  At right is the front page of the Wolfsburg, Germany newspaper.  Wolfsburg is the home town of VW.  picture via Frankfurter Rundschau. And left is what the alligator looks like after he has eaten a tasty Italian. Some people hate Piech, some fear him, many admire him but he may be the ultimate gear head, one who manages to create whole

  • Buy A Ducati or Buy Ducati?

    Doug
    18 Apr 2012 | 8:31 am
    What do you buy yourself for your birthday if you had 73 billion dollars laying around and like Italian motorcycles?  Would you buy a Ducati or just buy Ducati? Talk has been pretty clear for weeks now the Audi car company (part of the Volkswagen empire) in Germany would buy Ducati just as they bought up Lamborghini back in the late 1990s.   Lamborghini has prospered greatly under Audi's

  • 28th Annual Antique & Classic Motorcycle Show

    Doug
    7 Apr 2012 | 3:16 pm
    Indians in a row:  A 1946, a '43, and a '48 Chief.  I wonder about the '43, that would have been from the war years and I thought all the production was given over to police and military use.   I headed off once again to the annual vintage bike event up in Phoenix.  I missed it last year so this time around I was determined to go and I wasn't disappointed.  There was a nice crop of
 
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    Helmet Hair - Motorcycle Blog

  • Awesome motorcycle short film with Steve Leandro – 49 Year Ride.

    Jesper Bram
    9 May 2012 | 10:34 am
    I love this kind of stuff. Old 8mm footage of the guys riding in the 70′s, that’s just epic.

  • New Motorcycle themed T-Shirt by Mr.Bram

    Jesper Bram
    3 May 2012 | 6:55 pm
    Latest creation from acclaimed t-shirt designer and artist Mr.Bram. The Freedom Machines T-shirt. 60?s psychedelic stoner chopper motorcycle theme as the Prince of Darkness intended. Only available to order online until May 12. World wide shipping available. Secure yours now. The tee features an exclusive multi colored hand screen printed design on a Gildan Black Heavy Cotton [...]

  • Crazy about Evel Knievel – Video

    Jesper Bram
    30 Apr 2012 | 12:13 pm
    Check out this beautiful short film by Andrew Watson. “The American Eagle Flies Again” tells the story of Louis “Rocket” Re, a motorcycle daredevil from Long Island, NY.  After a lifelong obsession with Evel Knievel, Louis followed his dreams and became the only personal in the world currently jumping a stock 1970 American Eagle Laverda [...]

  • More Than A Hobby – Careers in Motorcycling

    Jesper Bram
    23 Apr 2012 | 5:34 am
    Motorcycling is a way of life. Having the opportunity to zip on the leathers, strap on the boots, put on the helmet, crank up the bike and hit the road is an amazing feeling, and, unfortunately, one that doesn’t come around too often for the casual biker thanks to the weather. Work and family commitments [...]

  • New collision avoidance system for motorcycles

    Jesper Bram
    11 Apr 2012 | 2:32 am
    Lots of independent inventors are having succes with crowdfunding these days. Seems like new gadgetry is popping up daily, and motorcycles security solutions are on the minds of motorcycle riding inventors. I’m not totally sure what I think of all that new safety gear. Last thing I mentioned here was the Banshee Horn. This time it’s a a [...]
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    Motorcycle Misadventures

  • We have a winner on the road to empowerment...

    Carla King
    14 May 2012 | 12:29 pm
    In last week's great guest blog post by Liz Jansen, author of Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment, was a free ebook offer by drawing from the people who commented on the book, and Deborah Hymes won. Congratulations Deborah! Coincidentially, I know Deborah aka her smart and funny Writer Vixen blog. In fact, she attended one of my Self-Publishing Boot Camps last year and was a pleasure to have in the seminar. Deborah wasted not time downloading and reading the book, and she offers her comments here: Hi Carla, I'm so excited that I won this book. I'm embarking on several new…

  • Meet me at the BMW NorCal Rally this Memorial Day Weekend

    Carla King
    10 May 2012 | 10:54 am
    BMW Motorcycle Owners to Converge in Yosemite & California's Gold Country for Unparalleled Riding & Events at 40th Annual 49er Rally, May 24-28, 2012 in Mariposa CA This Memorial Day weekend (May 24-28) BMW riders from all over the west, converge in Mariposa CA for the BMW Motorcycle Club of Northern California's 40th anniversary celebration of the 49er Rally, named for California's historic gold country. BMW NorCal is the oldest chartered BMW club in California. Mariposa, CA, May 09, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The BMW Motorcycle Club of Northern California invites riders, families and friends…

  • Hitting the Road: 7 Steps for Adventure Travel - Liz Jansen: author of Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment, helps conquer your fears

    Carla King
    9 May 2012 | 2:01 am
    I'm thrilled to be the first stop on a virtual book tour for Liz Jansen, an author, speaker, coach and motorcycle aficionado.  Her book Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment resonates with stories of adventure and self-discovery.  She says that "The Road to Empowerment may lead around the block or around it world.  It always brings us back to who we are." I agree! I've gotten to know Liz over the years via social media and phone conversations, and we finally met last year and became fast friends. We found that we shared many of the same experiences as motorcycle travelers…

  • Introducing MotoSFO, your guide to motorcycle touring in Northern California

    Carla King
    3 May 2012 | 10:57 pm
    It's my birthday, it's International Female Ride Day, and it's the day I launch my new website, MotoSFO. It's been a blast to develop this site with a community of local rider-riders who share their favorite places in Northern California. I hope you'll ride along with us, my friends. We can't wait to see you here! MOTOSFO - WHERE LOCALS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE PLACES TO RIDE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, CA, May 4, 2012 -- MotoSFO, a new website devoted to motorcycle touring in Northern California, launches today. The online magazine was created by motorcycle adventure travel writer…

  • RoadRUNNER's Touring Weekend - July 11th-15th – Maggie Valley, NC

    Carla King
    29 Apr 2012 | 9:26 pm
    I would LOVE to go to this event in the Smoky Mountains, if I were not on the opposite coast! Sigh. But report back... Here's what Christa has to say about it so far, but stay tuned for more developments: This year will be the biggest Touring Weekend yet, with more tours, the addition of an off-road guided tour, select vendors, seminars by RoadRUNNER editors and vendors, outdoor live music, door prizes, great food, and even vintage motorcycles! For 2012, we selected Maggie Valley, North Carolina as our home base. To accommodate a steadily growing number of participants, we’re adding an…
 
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    Hell for Leather

  • Ask me anything

    Wes Siler
    16 May 2012 | 11:29 am
    Busy week for us this week, but I’m over on Reddit today answering anything anyone asks me with one of their patented Ask Me Anything threads. Head on over and do just that.

  • Adey rides the Panigale

    Wes Siler
    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Everyone’s favorite street racer/personal trainer/male model/art director/fashion designer, Adey, just borrowed a Ducati 1199 Panigale for a couple days from Beverly Hills Ducati. You know what he did with it too, The Snake. Here’s what you’ve all been waiting for, a real rider on a real road on the world’s fastest motorcycle. How’d you end [...]

  • Custom: Honda Forza ‘Shakki’

    Wes Siler
    15 May 2012 | 12:02 pm
    “Fujin (green: god of wind) and Raijin (red: god of thunder and lightening) are often portrayed as demons in pop culture but they are actually two of the earliest/oldest gods of Shinto religion and are sworn to protect Japan and it’s supreme god, the god of the Sun,” explains Canadian expat Mike Wyckoff. He built this [...]

  • Watch Jay Leno ride the Mission R

    Wes Siler
    15 May 2012 | 11:22 am
    Last year, the Mission R made history at the TTXGP, throwing down laps of Laguna Seca that would have qualified it for a Supersport 600 race. Here, some schlocky comedian (Wes is jealous -grant) talks to our buddy David Salguero before swinging a leg over the electric superbike. via AutoblogGreen

  • Hammarhead x Dunderdon NYC

    Wes Siler
    15 May 2012 | 9:38 am
    Our favorite custom bike builder is teaming up with one of our favorite fashion brands to build a motorcycle. There’ll be free beer too this Thursday and the remaining two Thursdays in May as Hammarhead goes hands on at Dunderdon NYC. James won’t tell us what he’s turning this Bonneville into, but it’s apparently not [...]
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  • GO WITH THE AIR-FLO!

    ChrisD
    30 Apr 2012 | 8:15 pm
    Hanson, MA, March 15, 2012  -  True to the Velocity series, ultra-affordable doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice protection, versatility, style, or summer comfort. Features on this amazingly priced jacket start with a FreeAirTM mesh torso and back reinforced with resistant textile at the shoulders, arms, elbows, and ribs. Additional protection comes in the form of contoured armor at the shoulders and elbows complimented by high density rib padding and a removable spine pad. A 6-point SureFitTM custom adjustment system keeps everything snug and in place while a quick release…

  • Chris "Teach" McNeil stars in "New Hire”

    ChrisD
    10 Mar 2012 | 11:59 am
    Champion freestyle motorcycle athlete and performer Chris "Teach" McNeil delivers an award winning performance as a new employee for Twisted Throttle in the short film by Twisted’s own Matt Buck, titled "New Hire". In this epic short, Teach (played by himself) shows how efficient he is at picking and packing orders while riding his BMW S1000RR stunt motorcycle. Watch Teach do burnouts, stoppies, drifts, wheelies, and all manner of stunting inside our old, and tiny, warehouse! Guest stars include, Customer Service Manager, "Chappy" as "Da Boss",…

  • Banshee Horn, safety system for Motorcycles

    ChrisD
    3 Jan 2012 | 5:53 pm
    Here’s something new. Please take the time to read it over and support if you can. What is the Banshee Horn? Firstly, thanks for stopping by and checking us out. Do you know according to the statistics in “The Hurt Report,” around 75% of motorcycle crashes are collisions with other vehicles, most of which are cars and trucks. The driver of the other vehicle violated the motorcycles right-of-way and caused the accident in two-thirds of those accidents. The purpose of this project is save lives. We are bringing to the market the first AUTOMATIC loud horn and headlight warning system…

  • DrySpec™ D28 Dual-end & D38 Rigid dry bags

    ChrisD
    18 Dec 2011 | 2:01 pm
    What makes the DrySpec™ D38 better than other dry bags on the market? Unlike other dry bags, the D38 features a rigid structure, which means that the bag functions more like a topcase than a traditional dry bag. You can mount the D38 onto any motorcycle whether it has a rear rack or not. The D38 can be mounted even when the bag is completely empty. Try that with a traditional dry bag. When designing the DrySpec line of dry bags, Twisted Throttle looked at a lot of tactical military gear for inspiration. The DrySpec™ D28 dual-ended 28-30 liter dry bag is constructed of 18 oz vinyl with…

  • Zero Gravity® Product Release 2011-12 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Windscreens

    ChrisD
    4 Nov 2011 | 7:12 am
    The designers at Kawasaki decided to throw the sport bike crowd a curve ball in 2011 with the Ninja 1000. Futuristic, unconventional, not quite a sportbike, not quite a sport tourer, the Ninja 1000 offers the rider perhaps a little of both. In response, Zero Gravity® decided to create windscreen choices that give Ninja 1000 owners the ability to dive firmly from one camp to the other. For those who see their Ninja 1000 in a more sporty light, Zero Gravity® offers the Double Bubble® (16-231 shown in light smoke), which repeats the angular yet curvy lines of the bike to produce a more…
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    Tilted Horizons

  • Ephrata Ride-In May 2012

    15 May 2012 | 2:15 pm
    Here a very few of the interesting motorcycles from the May "First Sunday" ride-in event at the Ephrata, PA American Legion and municipal park. It was particularly packed this month -- probably at... (This is a content summary only; click on over to the Tilted Horizons website for the full post, links, photos & more!)

  • Revzilla Gear Giveaway

    8 May 2012 | 1:49 pm
    Revzilla has been going bonkers lately with huge giveaways, and here's another. $1090 worth of Dainese gear is in the offering. To enter, click over to RevZilla's May contest page. The... (This is a content summary only; click on over to the Tilted Horizons website for the full post, links, photos & more!)

  • Aerostich Catalog 2012

    30 Apr 2012 | 2:14 pm
    Remember how you felt as a kid when the Sears Christmas "Wish Book" arrived?  Well, that's always been me with the Aerostich catalog. So imagine how I felt when it arrived a few days ago and,... (This is a content summary only; click on over to the Tilted Horizons website for the full post, links, photos & more!)

  • 10 ATV Safety Tips For Beginners

    19 Apr 2012 | 12:33 pm
    10 ATV Safety Tips For Beginners Have you ever been curious about how to ride an ATV? If you already own a motorcycle, there’s a good chance that the opportunity to ride one will come up. All... (This is a content summary only; click on over to the Tilted Horizons website for the full post, links, photos & more!)

  • Five Ways to Reduce Motorcycle Insurance Costs

    16 Apr 2012 | 1:14 pm
    5 Ways to Reduce Your Motorcycle Insurance Costs Owning a motorcycle can be expensive, and a big component of that is the cost of insurance. Many new bike owners are stunned when they see their... (This is a content summary only; click on over to the Tilted Horizons website for the full post, links, photos & more!)
 
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    Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber

  • From Kimi Raikkonen to Casey Stoner – An Interview with HRC’s Rhys Edwards

    Scott Jones
    16 May 2012 | 1:17 pm
    The longer I get to work in the MotoGP paddock, the more it strikes me how many talented people contribute to the show by working behind the curtain while a small percentage of personalities get most of the media attention. Rhys Edwards, whom you may recognize from his frequent position in Casey Stoner’s seat during shots of the Respol garage, is one of many people I’ve met who manage to perform roles of great responsibility ...

  • More Photos of the Confederate X132 Hellcat

    Jensen Beeler
    15 May 2012 | 4:25 pm
    The Confederate X132 Hellcat is the latest creation from the boutique southern motorcycle brand, and continues the Hellcat lineage’s custom-roadster aesthetic. Like any machine produced by Confederate, the real beauty of the new Hellcat comes down to the bike’s detail finishes, which for the X132 includes a motor casing that was built out of two pieces of billet 6061 aircraft grade aluminum. Officially spec’d with “sufficient” power and torque figures, the  2,163cc v-twin motor on the X132 is more ...

  • MotoGP: GP Tech Racing a Suzuki CRT Wild Card at Indy GP

    Jensen Beeler
    15 May 2012 | 2:32 pm
    The folks at GP Tech are no strangers to running wild card entries at Indy, as the American motorcycle parts seller fielded one-off wild card rides in the Moto2 Championship at both the 2010 and 2011 Indianapolis GP’s. Using FTR-built bikes, GP Tech raced with Jason DiSalvo in 2010, were the American rider finished a very respectable 9th place, while in 2011 Jake Gagne rode to a forgettable 31st spot. Stepping up to the big-boy ...

  • Video: The Best Highside Save Ever?

    Jensen Beeler
    14 May 2012 | 8:36 pm
    During the second AMA Pro Supersport qualifying session at Sears Point, #422 Genki Hagata had a moment that every motorcycle racer knows all too well: a highside. Still completing his out-lap, Hagata’s Yamaha YZF-R6 lost traction at the rear wheel, and then abruptly regained it, which for most riders would usually mean an ejection seat straight into the kitty litter, but not for Genki. Holding onto the bars throughout the incident, Hagata avoided crashing (again, ...

  • Yamaha’s Sales Up in North America, But Down Worldwide

    Jensen Beeler
    14 May 2012 | 7:38 pm
    Honda appears to be the only Japanese OEM making headway in 2012, as Yamaha has reported its sales figures for Q1 2012, and the tuning fork brand is down slightly worldwide, despite being up significantly in North America. Selling 1.599 million units worldwide in the first three months of the year, Yamaha is down 5.3% when compared to the 1.689 million units it sold last year during the same time period. With most of the ...
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    Bike Chronicles of India

  • Bajaj Discover 125ST unveiled [Photos/Specs]

    S.P - Biker Next Door
    14 May 2012 | 7:07 am
    Bajaj unveils its Sporty Commuter, the Discover 125ST.. with a 4 Valve per cylinder engine and monoshock..!!The commuter class bikes in India gets sportier with the launch of the new Discover 125 ST. The ST it seems stands for "Sports Tourer", not in the CBR250R, VFR1200 kind of way but more so from the perspective of an average Indian commuter. What’s New in the new Discover 125 ST? 1. India’s first 125 cc commuter bike to feature a 4 valve DTS-i engine 2. India’s first 125 cc commuter bike to feature Monoshock Rear Suspension with Nitrox 3. Completely new design First Impression on…

  • KTM 200 Duke can ride though Knee Deep Water with it’s Exhaust Submerged..!!

    S.P - Biker Next Door
    13 May 2012 | 3:05 pm
    Unbelievable but true..!!There was a slight murmur about the underbelly exhaust of the 200 Duke (mostly on online blogs/forums) regarding doubts over it's performance in flooded areas.. concerns about how will the underbelly exhaust survive the water crossings/nullahs in "Leh / Laddakh" region or manage to ride through flooded streets during the monsoon. Here is the breaking news: The KTM 200 Duke with it's underbelly exhaust can not only[1] Wade through knee deep water, but.. [2] One can stop and idle the engine submerged and if need arises then.. [3] The engine can be switched off with the…

  • Suzuki Hayate Launched [Photos/Colors/Price]

    S.P - Biker Next Door
    10 May 2012 | 1:08 pm
    Suzuki launches its entry level salvo with the 110 cc Hayate..Unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo at New Delhi, Suzuki finially launched its 110 cc Hayate motorcycle today. This model marks Suzuki Motorcycle India's foray into the world of basic 100 cc commuter motorcycles. The other existing Suzuki India models namely the GS150R (150 cc) and the Slinghot (125 cc) despite being in the market for sometime now, has had very limited presence so far. Can this new model turn around Suzuki India's fortunes in the motorcycle market..?? Difficult.. very difficult, I'll say. According to me, breaking the…

  • Making of the 2012 TVS Apache Series RTR: Promotional Video

    S.P - Biker Next Door
    5 May 2012 | 12:23 am
    Promotional video for the 2012 TVS Apache RTR..Posted below is a video showcasing the new 2012 TVS Apache RTR, it's design details and philosophy behind it's design.According to me, TVS could have skipped the elaborate promotion for the 2012 upgrade. Anyway does the video makes your heart skip a beat..?? P.S: I found the "countdown" display (4-3-2-1-GO) on the speedometer as the electronics of the bike does a self check kinda cute. Related Posts TVS Apache RTR 160 Promotional Video [Jun 2007] TVS Apache RTR 160 TV Ad (Newton's Laws) [Jul 2007] 2012 TVS Apache RTR Series (Official…

  • Apache RTR 160 Fi, Pulsar 220S, Platina 125, Passion Plus: Discontinued

    S.P - Biker Next Door
    3 May 2012 | 10:25 am
    A few models/variansts that have been discontinued.. "chupke se"The following models/variants must have stopped arriving at the showrooms long back but they did appear on the official website of it's manufacturer. With the removal of information for the following models/variants from their respective official websites, their withdrawl/discontinuation now becomes official. Hero removed details of the "Passion Plus" from its website when it became Hero MotoCorp from Hero Honda. A few weeks back Bajaj removed links to the "Platina 125" and "Pulsar 220S" and very recently TVS has removed it's…
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    Faster and Faster

  • In Conversation with Casey Stoner

    .
    15 May 2012 | 12:32 am
    Reigning MotoGP world champion, Casey Stoner is probably the fastest man in the world on two wheels right now. And he doesn't mince words... At 27 years of age, Casey Stoner already has two MotoGP world championships (2007 and 2011) to his name and there is a very good chance that he’ll win the 2012 MotoGP world championship as well. Recently, Man’s World magazine had an opportunity to put

  • In Conversation with Erik Buell

    .
    9 May 2012 | 11:09 pm
    From the mid-1980s RR1000 BattleTwin to the current EBR 1190RS, it's been a long and significantly interesting journey for Erik Buell and his motorcycles... Talk about innovation and engineering brilliance in motorcycling and the one name that immediately comes to mind is that of Erik Buell. Erik has been building some pretty exciting motorcycles for about 30 years now, having started with

  • Naked Brawlers: 2012 Ducati Streetfighter S vs Aprilia Tuono V4R

    .
    9 May 2012 | 6:23 am
    On this episode of On Two Wheels, Motorcyclist magazine's Ari Henning and guest test rider Zack Courts saddle up in a bid to find out which among the 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R and Ducati Streetfighter S is the baddest super naked on the planet...

  • Simon Crafar: The Limit is Yours

    .
    2 May 2012 | 10:27 pm
    In this video, Simon Crafar, who's raced in World Superbikes and MotoGP, says that motorcycling shouldn't be electronics. Rather, the limit should be yours, he says. Umm... we agree that that's how it should probably be on the track. But on the street, we think it's all right for riders to have whatever electronic aids that are available. If things like ABS and traction control can help boost

  • The five technologies that are making motorcycling safer for everyone

    .
    2 May 2012 | 5:43 am
    The human body was probably never designed to travel at triple-digit speeds, balanced precariously as it were on two wheels in the case of motorcycle travel. Motorcycling is an activity that’s inherently fraught with some amount of risk, but ongoing advances in technology are making it safer for bikers to go out and ride. Sure, technology will never be a substitute for a large dollop of common
 
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    The Many Thoughts of HarleyGirl

  • 5 Steps to Restoring Your Motorcycle Battery

    IHG
    15 May 2012 | 9:25 pm
    If your motorcycle could talk what would it say about the way you take care of it? Did you know that taking a voltage reading can actually tell you a lot about how the battery is feeling?1) The first thing you should check is the terminals, it’s important to keep them free from corrosion. You can easily clean them, just mix two spoons of baking soda to a pint of water and scrub away with a wire brush. Check to make sure the cable connections are clean and tightened and your motorcycle battery will thank you.2) Another important factor is the temperature of where you are storing your…

  • Aidan Jack Seeger - Rest in Peace

    IHG
    29 Apr 2012 | 10:50 pm
    My heart breaks for the Seeger family!  Rest in Peace darling little Aidan!  Your Posse Loves You!7/21/2004 - 4/29/2012Tribute by Sean Binckes

  • A Look into the Life of IHG - One or Two Questions at a Time

    IHG
    29 Apr 2012 | 6:57 pm
    Was there something specific that drew you into the motorcycle lifestyle? I first noticed motorcycles in Jr. High.  It looked like so much fun that I couldn't wait to ride on one but my Mom forbid me from catching a ride with anyone.  She said to me..." I better not ever have to come to the morgue to identify your body because you road on one of those things."  Well needless to say in high school I got my first ride on the back of a crotch rocket in the rain.  The entire ride down University Avenue, the words of my Mom repeated over and over in my head.  As you…

  • A Look into the Life of IHG - One or Two Questions at a Time

    IHG
    27 Apr 2012 | 4:04 pm
    So I was thinking...I interview all these people and other people find them interesting so maybe I could answer my own interview questions and let everyone get to know me a little better. Hmmmmmmmmm...it's a thought. I'm thinking I'll start answering like one or two of my own interview questions a month just for kicks. So here it goes.Give us a bio about yourself:I have lived in Iowa my entire life and I'm proud to say I'm an Iowan! I grew up in NE Iowa in a town named Cedar Falls. It was a great place to grow up and I have fond memories of that town.  One of my fondest memories is…

  • I'm a Biker Chick!!!

    IHG
    16 Apr 2012 | 8:50 pm
    This video is a few years old but it totally made me smile! This is for all my "Biker Chick" friends out there!
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    Transport of Delight

  • Good things come to those who wait....

    Highwaylass
    13 May 2012 | 5:42 am

  • Thundersprint is go!

    Highwaylass
    13 May 2012 | 1:51 am
    Very kind of Frank to make sure the sticker matches 2Moos.

  • Nikos has made pie :)

    Highwaylass
    12 May 2012 | 3:01 pm
    I am Chez Nikos for Thundersprint tomorrow. He has made a Hairy Bikers pie. We are making sure that enough wine has been quaffed that it will taste great. Tomkins Cosmos has made a 10 metre leap in defence of his feline territory and is hopeful of being allowed to join in the pie eating.

  • Specialised rubber #2

    Highwaylass
    10 May 2012 | 8:11 am
    I have been shopping again. This is a replacement push rod, a gasket and a new length of fuel pipe.  I have consulted my 2CV guru, Mark McArthur-Christie,  on Facebook and he concurs with my diagnosis of bolloxed fuel pump. The pump itself is on its way from Germany. There was a good reason for this at the time which escapes me now. This weekend I shall be at The Thundersprint with Nikos which rules out any spannering, but Sunday 20th is earmarked as the day of reckoning. I have also got the offer of a lock-up from the Council so it may yet be that Hortense gets to remain a…

  • If I didn't have bad luck...

    Highwaylass
    7 May 2012 | 11:08 am
    At 3pm this was going to be a triumphant post about how brilliantly I had fitted a new exhaust to the 2CV. The only thing remaining to do was to start the car and run the engine for a short while to cure the assembly paste in the joints.And that remains the only thing to do because, despite trying for a significant amount of time, there is no fuel getting through to the carburettor and so no chance of ignition. It looks like the fuel pump has died. There is fuel in the line beneath it but none above. If I had a spare body I would get them to turn the engine over while I stuck my finger on the…
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    Cyril Huze Post

  • Dakota Digital Information System For Harley Sportster, Softail And Dyna Models

    Cyril Huze
    16 May 2012 | 12:22 pm
    Installation is a snap! The new Dakota MCL-3212 digital information system plugs directly into the stock wiring with no modifications needed. It replaces 2011-up Softail and 2012-up Dyna models with 3-3/8” or 4” bar mount and tank mount applications. Features include an... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!

  • Carroll Shelby King Of The Road. To Premiere Sunday, May 20th at 8:00 PM On Velocity Channel.

    Cyril Huze
    16 May 2012 | 8:15 am
    Carroll Shelby passed away May 10th. Velocity pays tribute to an automotive legend in the definitive profile of America’s car king, Carroll Shelby. A pioneer in racing and automotive design, Shelby put America on the map in a racing culture long dominated by European... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!

  • New Evo Sportster Hardtail Kit By Bare Knuckle Choppers

    Cyril Huze
    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Many Sportster owners dream to turn their bikes into a hardtail. Quite a few kits to do so on the market, and a new clean option offered by Bare Knuckle Choppers. The crew started with the idea that the frame should look like it came from the factory as a hardtail, not as a... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!

  • Radical Japanese Electric Motorcycle

    Cyril Huze
    16 May 2012 | 7:45 am
    First generation of electric motorcycles was all about making them work without much consideration about aesthetics. Second generation went into improving performance but still failing at making them visually very attractive. A third generation is now trying to give these... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!

  • Harley-Davidson India. Facts And Numbers.

    Cyril Huze
    15 May 2012 | 8:45 am
    In the most populous democracy in the world with over 1.2 billion people (489 million-worker labor force) with one of the fastest-growing economies (6.2% GDP), Harley-Davidson is enthused by the positive response that its motorcycles are getting. Since Harley officially... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
 
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    Redleg's Rides

  • Yoshie is back online...

    Charlie6
    11 May 2012 | 9:10 am
    In my previous post I'd mentioned how I'd gotten Yoshie, my 2006 Suzuki V-Strom/Dauntless Sidecar Rig returned to me in less than optimal conditions. I've since taken receipt of a brand new rear wheel for the V-Strom ($1023.00 cost to the insurance company) which seems high to me but since it's not my money.  The insurance rep had a "talk" with the service manager who assured him that he'd be taking actions to prevent such glaring screwups from happening again.  I've my doubts but since I can't really influence things, am moving on.Once I got the new wheel (which the dealer mounted…

  • So much for having a spare sidecar rig!

    Charlie6
    5 May 2012 | 7:57 pm
    As I rode Valencia, my 2011 Ural Patrol Sidecar Rig home with an ailing clutch on Thursday of this week, I was thinking to myself: "Good timing on the part of the Suzuki dealer, having Yoshie, my 2006 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 Sidecar Rig ready for pickup".  Yoshie would function as my spare sidecar rig while Valencia awaited parts and the repairs scheduled for the 20th of the month.Sigh, alas it was not to be.The dealer elected to deliver the rig back to me stating that I should verify the sidecar's alignment myself before taking it out on public roads.  OK I said, that's reasonable as…

  • The In-Between Jobs Ride - Day 6 (Last Day)

    Charlie6
    4 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    I woke to temperatures in the high 30s in Silverton, Colorado.  The plan was to ride Valencia home, via US 50 from Montrose to Colorado Springs where I would pick up the I-25 Super Slab homewards. As expected, the engine cooling down overnight permitted enough working movement on the clutch mechanism to enable me to ride and work my way up and down the gear range, though not very smoothly. I got packed up and left Silverton around 8:15 AM and rode north on US550 towards Ouray, the crisp morning air and clear skies made for some nice riding.  Montrose turned out to be a medium…

  • The In-Between Jobs Ride - Day 5

    Charlie6
    3 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Started out from Durango, where I'd overnighted, around 8:30 AM.  I headed North out of town on US550 which is also known as the San Juan Skyway; a part of the highway between Silverton and Ouray is known as the Million Dollar Highway.The weather was beautifully sunny and cool but not cold.  Traffic was light and my rig was running well.  I'd ridden this road before on Brigitta, my 1987 R80 Airhead Beemer and it was time to introduce the scenery to Valencia, my 2011 Ural Patrol Sidecar Rig. Rocky cliff sides near the settlement of Needles, CO Above and below, the…

  • The In-Between Jobs Ride, Day 4

    Charlie6
    2 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Today I got a late start and some needed rest overnight.  I left Monument Valley after a quick visit to the movie location where John Wayne's character in some of John Ford's movies staged in Monument Valley had "lived". Valencia parked outside Captain Brittle's CabinThe "staged contents" of the cabinOne of my favorite movies: Fort ApacheIt was an overcast morning over Monument Valley and even though I waited for the occasional glimpse of sunshine to illuminate the rock formations visible from the highway, the pickings were slim:Monument Valley's highly recognizable skylineI headed…
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    The Vintagent

  • QUAIL MOTORCYCLE GATHERING 2012

    The Vintagent
    13 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Best in Show winner 1974 MV Agusta 750S of Simon Graham; a show-winner, ridden regularly.  This is the second time a 'ridden not hidden' bike has won Best in Show at the Quail. In its fourth year on the grass of Quail Lodge's golf course, the Quail M/C Gathering felt qualitatively different this year, as if it had been holding its breath, watching and waiting, and this year decided to exhale.  The mood was relaxed and friendly, everyone was happy to be there, the day was perfect as usual, enthusiasts and collectors traveled long distances to participate, and the quality of machinery…

  • CANNONBALL PREP #1

    The Vintagent
    11 May 2012 | 2:01 am
    The plan is simple, and not; to use my 'chase van' as a darkroom during my Cannonball ride across the USA this September (6-23, NY to SF), and shoot portraits of riders and their machines as we cross the country, using terribly obsolescent 1850s technology, 'wet plate' collodion on tin and/or glass.  I've just started experimenting with the medium this week, and here are a few of the results. As the summer progresses, I'll post more photos taken using the medium, which isn't spontaneous in the least!  All must be planned ahead, the light measured, the glass plate cleaned and…

  • QUAIL RIDE 2012

    The Vintagent
    9 May 2012 | 12:37 pm
    Tim Stafford on his immaculate BMW R69SThe weather gods laughed a little, and what started as a typical Cali-coast morning overcast shortly became mist, then a very cold drizzle.  Nothing by English standards, but for riders expecting (never listen to the weatherman...) a warm sunny day, thin leather and a t-shirt proved inadequate, and the gathering of 90+ riders were shivering by the time we stopped atop our viewpoint hill at the 50-mile mark.John Stein is cold!  Aboard his original-paint Ducati 750SS48degreesF and wet; lousy for humans, perfect for the 1965 Triumph T120 SR…

  • IN CYCLE WORLD: THE NEW CROCKER

    The Vintagent
    5 May 2012 | 9:56 am
    As Michael Schacht (laughing, above) is at Quail (where I emcee today), it seemed a perfect time to interview him about the machine he's taken 11 years to create; a new  Crocker 'Big Tank'.  The test ride will have to wait until I'm next in Los Angeles...  I interviewed him at Quail, and wrote a short article, which can be found at Cycle World online; the longer one is coming...Read the article in Cycle World here.

  • SPRING SPENDING SPREE

    The Vintagent
    30 Apr 2012 | 12:49 pm
    This 1934 Brough Superior SS100 8/80hp 'Two of Everything' joins the list of top-selling motorcycles of all time, behind another SS100, and a CycloneThe recent auctions at Bonhams (at Stafford) and Wolfe Industrial Auctions (Frederick County Fairgrounds, Maryland) prove deep-pocket collectors are hot for the best motorcycles, setting new records, and shifting positions in my 'Top 20' for all-time auction sales records.This 1938 HRD-Vincent Series A Rapide now appears TWICE on my 'Top 20'As mentioned previously, the Bonhams Stafford sale offered a unique opportunity to compare the health of…
 
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  • Motorcycle news : General news - Visordown.com

    Google Inc.
    14 May 2012 | 9:52 am
    Torque NewsMotorcycle news : General newsVisordown.comAs electric power increasingly blurs the line where bicycles end and motorcycles begin its a question that's not likely to go away soon, but since Audi is the new owner of Ducati it's latest concept bike is worth a look. Oh, and we applaud anything Audi's Smart Electric Bike Is A Sweet RideTorque Newsall 41 news articles »

  • Fans against Manx GP changes - Visordown.com

    Google Inc.
    16 May 2012 | 9:03 am
    Fans against Manx GP changesVisordown.com"They should be working together with the Manx Motorcycle Club who have run this event successfully for the past 90 years, but instead the club has been ignored." Economic Development Minister John Shimmin said: "The changes are down to economics but and more »

  • Motorcycle Gang Member Sentenced For Killing Rival - NBC Bay Area

    Google Inc.
    16 May 2012 | 10:01 am
    The San Francisco AppealMotorcycle Gang Member Sentenced For Killing RivalNBC Bay AreaBy Bay City News Service A member of the Mongols motorcycle gang was sentenced in federal court in San Francisco on Tuesday to life in prison without parole for murdering a member of the rival Hells Angels motorcycle club in the city in 2008.Rival sentenced for SF Hells Angel's slayingSacramento Beeall 37 news articles »

  • A new Honda for £515 - Visordown.com

    Google Inc.
    15 May 2012 | 6:18 am
    Moneycontrol.comA new Honda for £515Visordown.comby Visordown News HONDA has launched the cheapest bike in its line-up in a new push to take over the massive Indian market. The 110cc Dream Yuga is designed specifically for India, so don't expect to see one in your local dealer, but at only 44642 Honda India Aims To Ramp Motorbike Revenue To 30% By 2020IBTimes IndiaHonda to build emotional connect with new brand identityexchange4media.comall 61 news articles »

  • Recommended: Reporter tips over Harley during motorcycle safety segment - msnbc.com

    Google Inc.
    16 May 2012 | 11:34 am
    Recommended: Reporter tips over Harley during motorcycle safety segmentmsnbc.comBy Courtney Garcia, msnbc.com contributor May is Motorcycle Safety Month, and reporter Stephanie Berzinski of WXII-TV in Winston-Salem, NC, learned first-hand how tough the big bikes can be to handle when she tipped over a new Harley-Davidson live on During Live Story On Motorcycle Safety, Reporter Knocks Over New MotorcycleMediaiteall 3 news articles »
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  • Sprockets

    SlayingElliott
    16 May 2012 | 11:59 am
    So I'm thinking of switching to a 45t rear sprocket but I don't know which brand to go with. I want something that's going to last so price isn't too much of an issue as I don't want anything cheap. I've heard good things about Renthal, but I want SBN's opinion.

  • Memphis, TN riders?

    Papachristou
    16 May 2012 | 11:51 am
    If there are any riders in Memphis, TN, feel free to PM me so we can meet up sometime. I know some great riding roads out by shelby forest.

  • June CSBA ride

    scraperman1
    16 May 2012 | 10:44 am
    Hello all, On Saturday June 2nd, the Eastern Pennsylvania chapter of the Christian Sports Bike Association will be meeting for breakfast @ 8am with ride following around 9:15-9:30am. We'll be eating/meeting at the Starlite Diner in Fogelsville, Pa on rt. 100 near I-78. This our famous 3 state Pocono Screamer ride, so I hope you can make it. Please post up so I know you are coming and all bikes/beliefs are welcome. The ride ends near Mt. Pocono on rt. 940 near I-380. I hope to see you soon, 1. Scraperman1 2. Our ride policy is below: Ride Policy : Pennsylvania CSBA

  • Rear end crash from second riders helmet cam, brutal

    nidyanazo
    16 May 2012 | 10:05 am
    LiveLeak.com - Collision of car and motorcycle recorded on HelmetCam

  • WSBK: Carlos Checa talks Panigale plans

    Max Deutch
    16 May 2012 | 5:12 am
    Carlos Checa talks Panigale plans | Page 1 | WSBK News | May 2012 | Crash.Net
 
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  • 2013 Monster Energy Supercross Schedule Announced

    admin
    4 May 2012 | 2:49 pm
    Feld Motor Sports announced today the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, schedule for the world’s premier indoor, off-road motorcycle racing circuit. The championship will once again feature a 17-race season, visiting the country’s most recognizable stadiums in 10 different states, in addition to an international stop in Canada’s largest city, Toronto. Cross Club members will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets on May 7-8. Following the Cross Club opportunity a Ticketmaster pre-sale will take place on May 9-10 before going on-sale nationally on…

  • Ricky Dietrich To Take An Indefinite Break From Racing

    admin
    4 May 2012 | 8:58 am
    The Husqvarna Enduro Team by CH Racing & the management for Ricky Dietrich have announced today that they have come to a mutual agreement that allows for Ricky to step away from his racing obligations at this time. Despite his very comfortable and competitive situation in Italy with the Husqvarna family, Ricky feels the need to step away from racing for an indefinite period so that he can focus on some personal matters back in the USA. This is in no way a reflection on the team, the bike, or life in Italy. “Everything provided for me here in Italy could not have given me a better…

  • GEICO EnduroCross Fantasy League Created

    admin
    2 May 2012 | 7:25 am
    For the first time ever, GEICO AMA EnduroCross fans will be able to compete against one another in a full-throttle online fantasy league that’s sure to be every bit as competitive as the actual racing on the track. As a virtual team manager, you’ll have the opportunity to assemble your dream team of EnduroCross racers, whose value will be determined based on their results throughout the actual season. You’ll be able to trade racers in between events, but as soon as the action starts it’s up to you to have chosen the ultimate EnduroCross fantasy team! Registration is free and there…

  • Race Tech to Provide Support at AMA Amateur National Arenacross Championships

    admin
    1 May 2012 | 7:55 am
    Race Tech is pleased to announce that they will be on hand to provide trackside technical support to all the riders competing at the AMA Amateur National Arenacross Championships on May 4th and 6th at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Race Tech is bringing a whole team to the event, and will be setup in the pit area providing setup and tuning advice for the challenging Arenacross track. In addition to competing for AMA National Championships, riders will also be competing for product certificates from Race Tech. “In the Expert Class, the top 10 riders earn their Supercross Lites…

  • American Motorcyclist Association Announces Anti-Doping Test Results for AMA Supercross Competitors

    admin
    23 Mar 2012 | 8:33 am
    The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports that anti-doping testing was conducted at the San Diego (Feb. 11) and St. Louis (March 3) rounds of the AMA Supercross Championship. No prohibited substances or their metabolites or markers, or the use of prohibited methods, were found in the tested samples. AMA Supercross Lites class riders tested in San Diego were Dean Wilson, Matt Moss and Cole Seely. AMA Supercross Lites class riders tested in St. Louis were Ken Roczen, Blake Wharton and Justin Barcia. AMA Supercross class riders tested in San Diego were James Stewart, Justin Brayton and…
 
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  • Fear of Failure: Welcome to the Club

    Atlas
    1 May 2012 | 1:12 pm
    Failure is a fear for many of us, including Eric Norlander who is rebuilding a motorcycle in memory of his father who recently passed away. He has no prior experience with the mechanics of motorcycles and he has a year to accomplish his goal. His personal journey is being covered in a new original series on Yahoo! Screen called “Failure Club” by Morgan Spurlock, the prolific documentarian of such films as “Super Size Me” and “30 Days”. Eric lives in Westchester County New York with his wife Meri and young daughter Lola, and works as a production manager at…

  • You’re Lost. Now What?

    Atlas
    28 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am
    What to Do When Lost In A Foreign Country Runtime7:07 Keywordstravel tip lost foreign country land directions URLURL CategoryTravel & Events Number of "likes"N/A Average rating4.70 View count628 DescriptionIt happens. We get lost. We lose our cool. Here are some tips for navigating con...

  • Top 3 European Roads to Ride

    NicolaCrozier
    24 Apr 2012 | 12:03 pm
    The opportunity to whizz around the country roads, taking on the twists and turns and really testing their bikes is a great feeling, especially when the British weather makes such chances few and far between. Throw in the work and family commitments and your chances of getting out on the road are reduced further still. When the rare occasion to get out on your bike does present itself, you need to take advantage. But once you’ve got your knee down around the country roads nearby and opened it up a bit on the B roads, you want a new challenge. You don’t want to be doing the same ride time…

  • Tools to Travel the World

    Atlas
    25 Mar 2012 | 12:09 pm
    A multi-tool is a must have on the road, but if you aren’t on the road it’s just a hunk of metal on a shelf. What about tools that inspire you to get out onto the road? Maps are powerful tools for setting goals and motivating yourself to accomplish them. So you want to explore the world? There’s the Great Pyramid of Giza, the highest motorable pass at 18,634, Yosemite national park, or the World’s Largest Rocking Chair. Where do you start? Start by putting markers on a map. Whenever I think, “I wanna go there someday” I put a marker on the map. I come back…

  • Your Questions, Answered

    Atlas
    16 Mar 2012 | 11:04 am
    How can you afford to travel for so long? Can you ride on plugs? What GPS should you use? Are you crazy? These are all things I’ve been asked pretty frequently. Check out my answers below or ask your own question! Have a question? Leave a reply below and I’ll get back to you. MotorcyclesHow many miles do you have on your Ninja 650r?55,000 miles as of March, 2012. I’ve had her since 2006 and the miles are a mixture of touring and commuting. Keep up on regularly scheduled maintenance and your ride will last just as long! What’s the top speed of the Ninja 650r?I can only…
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  • Blogging About Motorcycle Travel – For the Rest of Us

    Fuzzygalore
    3 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    Staying Close to Home I read a mountain of motorcycle blogs each day. In the last couple of years there seems to be a trend that has emerged across some of them. It is the idea that in order to have an “adventure” you must undertake an epic trip. Preferably on some giant behemoth of a bike with fancy luggage and everything but the kitchen sink strapped to it. The rest of us knobs putzing around on the tarmac within the confines of the state where we live or the country in which we were born – well, that’s worthy of a pat on the head and an “aren’t you…

  • Newsflash – Girls Ride Motorcycles

    Fuzzygalore
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:43 am
    On Sunday morning I hopped on my bike to head out to Captree Park to meet my dear friend Bill for coffee. The Captree parking lot serves as an informal hang for motorcycle and car enthusiasts on Sundays before the town starts charging for entry during the summer season. These types of gatherings draw a diverse crowd. You get everyone from grizzled bikers, hot-rodders, Euro supercar drivers and you might even see a woman on a motorcycle mixed in. Bill and I stood directly behind my motorcycle sipping our coffee, talking and generally minding our business when two men walked next to my bike and…

  • Wishful Thinking: One More For The To Do List – Teakettle Junction

    Fuzzygalore
    26 Apr 2012 | 8:38 am
    A few weekends ago a friend posted a photo on Facebook of a motorcycle ride he’d taken in Death Valley. The picture was a group of friends in their riding gear in front of a sign that had teakettles hanging all over it.  It marked Teakettle Junction, which I’d never heard of before. Now I can’t get the image out of my mind. The more I Googled to learn about Death Valley and looked through photos, web sites and blog posts the more it became apparent that I must go there. Aside from the rugged beauty of the National Park environment itself, there is something sweet about…

  • A Brush With Greatness: Meeting the Wienermobile

    Fuzzygalore
    24 Apr 2012 | 10:09 am
    Some dreams are gigantic, epic undertakings that take a lifetime to complete if they can ever even be completed. Then there are other dreams that are just simple bits of whimsy. Wishes, if you will. On the surface those wishes may appear to have a small scope but their impact can bring a smile to your face long after they are realized. That makes those little dreams and wishes just as important as the big ones, in my book. One of the wishes I’ve long held close to my fuzzy little heart has been to see the Wienermobile up close. Dumb? Probably. But, so what? Last week – A Dream…

  • Do Women Who Ride Motorcycles Find It Easier to Get Dates?

    Fuzzygalore
    24 Apr 2012 | 6:53 am
    I received a comment from long time motorcycle rider BobbyN who asks the following: In a previous life I was a bartender for a large theme restaurant in NYC. I worked with a lot of great waitresses who would complain about not finding a boyfriend, which I would have a tough time believing. Now I have another wonderful, beautiful, successful, very funny friend in L.A. who is crying these same blues. I would joke that if a woman learned how to ride a motorcycle, she would never have that problem. Then I thought, is that true or just a male perspective? Though I did meet my other half on a…
 
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  • Tips for Insuring Your Vintage Motorcycle

    John Ashford
    21 Apr 2012 | 8:19 pm
    Tips for Insuring Your Vintage Motorcycle Image Source: Vintage Motorcycles Online Motorcycles are expensive and motorcycle insurance is a primary reason why. This is especially true when it comes to vintage bikes. Insurance rates for motorcycles are naturally high. A classic bike exacerbates the issue because of the high value of the bike and the increased theft rates. For those considering a vintage bike, here are a series of tips that will help you limit the cost of insurance. • If you don’t own the bike yet, then shop for the insurance first or at least concurrently. The insurance is…

  • Five Reasons to Commute by Motorcycle

    John Ashford
    19 Apr 2012 | 8:23 pm
    Five Reasons to Commute by Motorcycle A Guest Post by Chris White While commuting to and from work by car and motorcycle both have their advantages, sometimes one is just more effective than the other depending on the circumstances, such as the weather, road conditions, and the number of you travelling – you’re not going to go on a family shopping trip on your CBR600 now are you? But without a doubt, travelling by motorbike is much more fun and far less frustrating! Getting out on the open road and testing your bike to the limit around the twisty country roads or opening it up on the…

  • Midlife Motorcycle Madness Posters & T-Shirts

    John Ashford
    3 Apr 2012 | 8:21 pm
    Midlife Motorcycle Madness Posters & T-Shirts Now Available Ride on, Torch

  • Liberty Sport Biker Sunglasses

    John Ashford
    22 Mar 2012 | 8:51 pm
    Liberty Sport Biker Sunglasses Review Marci over at Liberty Sport sent me over a pair of BikerSunglasses to ride with and evaluate. When the package arrived I opened it up and inspected everything and it was quite a package. Included were a pair Bikers Sunglasses, a Liberty Sport Eyeglass Case for the glasses, a Liberty Sport Strap, a F8 Cleaning cloth, a pair of MagTraxion™ Magnetic Dry Eye Eyecups with a storage pouch, and of course, instructions. All these items made this a complete package and a great value for the price. You can even get the lenses in prescription if you need them.

  • PAUL TEUTUL, JR. IN DAYTONA BEACH ON MARCH 17

    John Ashford
    6 Mar 2012 | 7:55 pm
                                         PAUL TEUTUL, JR., OF THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL’S HIT SERIES AMERICAN CHOPPER: SENIOR VS. JUNIOR, WILL HOST A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED REVEAL IN DAYTONA BEACH ON MARCH 17 AT PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOWS -- American Chopper Cast Will Be Onsite to Sign Autographs Throughout the Show -- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 29, 2012) – TheProgressive International Motorcycle Shows is excited to announce that Paul Teutul, Jr., and the cast of the widely popular reality…
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  • Lanesplitter XS

    Ted
    4 May 2012 | 4:15 pm
    SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS for the world to see and help grow the site! SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS for the world to see and help grow the site! Tpearl – I had a few questions about my bike from a YouTube my friend made posted on this site, so I figured I’d send a little write up. I’ve got this bike all over the web, so apologies for [...]

  • G’ASSHOLE

    Ted
    3 May 2012 | 2:13 am
    SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS for the world to see and help grow the site! SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS for the world to see and help grow the site! Jake – I picked up this 76′ xs at the beginning of January, was in real rough shape, but had already been converted to hardtail and chopped pretty good. I stripped it down to the frame, removed all the old [...]

  • Gold Digger

    Ted
    2 May 2012 | 2:18 am
    SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS for the world to see and help grow the site! SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS for the world to see and help grow the site! Jerry – I just what to share a few pics of my 81 X.S, 650. We started with less than a frame and put this together in 2 months. We stretched the backbone front legs and swing arm 2″ each. [...]

  • slowly but surely

    Ted
    2 May 2012 | 2:09 am
    SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS for the world to see and help grow the site! SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS for the world to see and help grow the site! Broc – I bought the frame a 72. titled, off ebay and have been working very teidious on it ever since. 2inch drop in the front standard tc hardtail. i have the tank cant wait to post pics of that [...]

  • Tracker done

    Ted
    1 May 2012 | 2:46 am
    SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS for the world to see and help grow the site! SEND IN YOUR XS650 PICS for the world to see and help grow the site! Mark – I just finished up the tracker bike and thought I would share it with you guys. I have only ripped it around the hood, it seems pretty strong with the 750cc cylinder kit.
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  • Touring Tip: Discouraging Motorcycle Thieves On The Road

    14 May 2012 | 3:37 pm
    Written By: RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel As dear old dad was fond of saying, “Locks are mainly to keep honest people honest. A skilled and determined thief will often find a way to overcome locks and alarms.” Having acknowledged that, though, there are many effective strategies for helping to “keep honest people honest” and preventing a theft from ruining your motorcycle touring vacation. Here are some of the best ones that I’ve found, starting with those that are the most obvious:  Lock the bike’s ignition and remove the key Attach a lock to one of the front…

  • The Lost Art of Getting Lost

    7 May 2012 | 9:36 am
    Written By: RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel I used to get lost. A lot. Wrong turns. Missed turns. Plain ol’ curiosity sometimes. I always came out the other side, sometimes a little late, always a little smarter. It was ok because I loved maps. Ever since I was a kid I enjoyed spending time pouring over maps, tracing over windy roads, and imagining what stories they held. Getting lost was just an excuse to take out the map, figure out where I was, and figure out how to get home. And then I got my first GPS, a Garmin eMap. Tiny, low-contrast black and white screen. No turn-by-turn…

  • Passenger Car Motor Oils and Motorcycles: Dangerous When Mixed

    19 Apr 2012 | 3:48 pm
    Written By: Castrol Motor Oils When it comes to questions about motorcycle oils, this is the one consumers ask us the most frequently: “Can I use the same motor oil in my motorcycle as I use in my car?”  Seems reasonable right?  Both have engines that require lubrication and both passenger car and motorcycle oil share some common grades like 10W-40 and 20W-50.  So, what do we tell them?  Absolutely not.  Why you ask?   The key point of difference can be summed up in two words “common sump,” (maybe I should have said “sumped up in two words?”)…

  • Touring Tip: Touring Two-Up

    17 Apr 2012 | 3:26 pm
    Part of the enjoyment of motorcycle travel is sharing the experience with others, particularly doing so with non-riding passengers who are experiencing the exhilaration of motorcycling for the first time. Whether it’s a trip around the block or a journey cross-country, it’s important for a rider to properly prepare their passenger, their motorcycle and themselves before departure. The following are the three most essential areas to plan for when touring two-up. Passenger: Unlike riding in an automobile, the passenger on a bike should be an active participant. Passengers should: (1)…

  • Like A Bike Facebook Photo Contest

    11 Apr 2012 | 10:03 am
    In honor of the American Motorcyclist Association Get Out & Ride month, we’re holding a fan appreciation contest to giveaway five $50 gift cards to help you get out and ride this Spring. Upload a photo of your motorcycle, or one you found on CycleTrader.com for your chance to win a free tank of gas.  Five grand prize winners will each receive a $50 gift card. Ten second prize winners will each receive a CycleTrader prize pack Upload a Photo of Your Motorcycle
 
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  • First Drive Impression . . . Smart Fortwo

    Taufik
    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Bro sekalian, liburan  .. .  artikelnya yang santai santai aja yaaa . . . okeeeh kali ini tmcblog akan mencoba menceritakan impresi berkendara roda empat yang memiliki dimensi yang cukup mungil yakni Smart For Two. Mobil Smart ( Swatch Mercedes ART ) fortwo yang tmcblog coba adalah unit test drive yang nangkring di arena tumplek blek Otobursa Akhir pekan lalu. Bentuk nya mungil banget, masuk ke kabin, cuma ada dua seat bro . ..  tmcblog ditemani seorang guider dari smart Mas mas Guide dari smart menjelaskan tentang perseleng Mobil supermungil ini dimana tongkat transmisinya cuma ada…

  • Weks, CS2 . . . kode Buat New Product Yang mana Lagiii niiih ?

    Taufik
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    Bro sekalian, bener bener daah info keluarnya sedikit sedikit bagaikan puzzle acak yang harus dirangkai . ..  setelah kode, sekarang masuk ke nama . .. kali ini nama CS2 berhembus, bikin bingung . . . ini nama buat produk yang mana kira kira bro ? Ada beberapa analisis yang bisa tmcblog kemukakan buat si CS2 ini. Yang pertama tentunya merupakan Facelift dari CS1, entah minir maupun major change . . . secara selama CS1 dijual sama Honda, secara bentuk belom pernah berubah secara signifikan. Yang kedua adalah, varian bebek super yang juga sempat megudara rumornya beberapa bulan yang lalu.

  • Bajaj Discover 125ST . . . naaah gini doong, walau entry level tapi cakeeep

    Taufik
    15 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Bro sekalian, Bajaj India baru baru ini merilis varian update major change dari Bajaj Discover . . . namanya Bajaj Discover 125ST. Series discover merupakan salah satu varian Bajaj selain XCD dan Pulsar dan termasuk varian di bawah Pulsar, karena kubikasinya 125 cc boleh lah ia menjadi varian sport entry Level . . . namun walau entry leve,l dilihat dari bentuknya tetep nggak ngasal, tetep cakeeep, macho dan elegan. Bro bisa lihat, dengan statusnya sebagai sport cc rendah, Bajaj india nggak tanggung tanggung dalam membenamkan fitur yang terlihat cukup klop dengan kondisi kekinian di motor ini…

  • Pabrikan Honda Ikut andil kembangkan Kurikulum Teknik Sepeda Motor

    Taufik
    15 May 2012 | 4:13 am
    Bro sekalian, ternyata Honda Nggak hanya  mengembangkan metoda CSR pembagian mesin mesin motor ke SMK SMK .. .  namun juga ikut andil dalam pengembangan Kurikulum Teknik Sepeda Motor (KTSM) . Lho kayak apa metoda pengembangan yang dilakukan? Lembaga pendidikan dalam melakukan tugas belajar mengajar harus mengacu pada Standar Kompetensi dan Kompetensi Dasar yang dikeluarkan kementerian Pendidikan Nasional . . . gak boleh melenceng Nah Di jajaran pelatihan mekanik Honda tingkat dasar ada juga acuannya yakni materi Pelatihan Mekanik Tingkat 1 (PMT1) Honda yang juga merupakan materi pelatihan…

  • Gimana Menurut Bro kalo Next Honda Megapro Berkubikasi 180 cc?

    Taufik
    15 May 2012 | 1:25 am
    Bro sekalian, satu lagi bisikan mampir ke tmcblog . ..  kali ini langsung menggunakan kode yang bisanya memang hanya beredar di kalangan lingkar terdalam pabrikan . . .kali ini pabrikan Honda, kode yang masuk ke tmcblog adalah *18 . . . naaaah angka 18 ini memiliki arti yang bermacam macam, namun menurut kebiasaan AHM yang merilis angka 11 untuk 110 cc (contohnya NC11) dan angka 12 untuk 125 cc (contohnya NC12) . ..  boleh jadi kode *18 ini ber arti menunjukan kubikasi 180 cc Naahh, segmen yang akan dimasuki oleh sang *18 ini adalah segmen sport. Menurut tmcblog varian ini akan menjadi…
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    Inline Performance Magazine

  • Jay Leno Rides the Mission R

    Tony Tone
    15 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    What’s up people? Check out the crew from Mission Motors stopping by Jay Leno’s Garage with their Mission-R electric motorcycle.The machine uses 14-kWh lithium-ion batteries paired with a 120-kilowatt motor, which means it packs around 161 horsepower. Mission says it can do 60 miles per hour in around three seconds with a top speed of 160 mph. Not too shabby, eh?The whole package weighs in at around 550 pounds and gives riders a range of 80-100 miles depending on how much they twist the throttle.Stay tuned for more updates, and be sure to order your copy of our new Winter/ Spring…

  • Rea Takes Out Haslam Who Takes Out Melandri

    Jon
    14 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Hey guys, Jon here again. The event at the World Superbike race at Donington yesterday has the web ablaze with discussion is shown below.Who was to blame? Was it an everyday racing incident? Did Melandri pull a stupid move? Was it Rea’s fault? What do you think?Stay tuned for more updates, and be sure to order your copy of our new Winter/ Spring 2012 print edition of Inline Performance Magazine HERE. Don’t worry, shipping is free!If you like this post then please consider subscribing to our full feed RSS or receive new posts by Email.

  • Introduction

    Jeremy
    13 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Hey everyone, my name is Jeremy. A little about myself. I’m a new staff writer for IPM down in Southern California. Super bike racing is a true passion of mine and this is the story of my journey to success. Take a look at my video.I am also excited to bring you guys updates on my riding progress, riding videos, races, and my future racing career updates. Looking forward to the feedback you provide. Sit back enjoy the ride! It’s certainly going to be a fun one!Stay tuned for more updates, and be sure to order your copy of our new Winter/ Spring 2012 print edition of Inline…

  • May 2012 IPM Girl of the Month Nicole

    Alex
    12 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Hey what’s going on guys? Meet promotional model and first time print model Nicole. She is a current native of San Francisco by way of Alameda. She works as a receptionist at a local urgent care facility.Nicole loves to run and read fictional novels and memoirs in her spare time. That’s when she’s not taking care of her dog. So you guys better like pooches!Please check out her full photo session HERE.Stay tuned for more updates, and be sure to order your copy of our new Winter/ Spring 2012 print edition of Inline Performance Magazine HERE. Don’t worry, shipping is…

  • Brammo Empulse & Empulse R Unveiled

    Irene
    11 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Hi guys, Brammo has recently unveiled the Empulse, an electric bike set to go on sale in 2013.The Empulse uses a six-speed gearbox, has a claimed top speed of 100mph, a claimed range of up to 120 miles and can be recharged in only 3.5 hours. Brammo says the Empulse makes 54bhp and 46.5ftlb of torque and weighs 200kg.The standard Empulse will go on sale next year for $16,995. While the Empulse R (pictured), which has carbon fiber instead of plastic body panels, will go on sale in June for $18,995.Stay tuned for more updates, and be sure to order your copy of our new Winter/ Spring 2012 print…
 
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  • The 20 Best Ducati Movies

    Mark Morrison
    16 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    Okay, so there aren’t actually 20 movies about Ducati but the Bologna bullets have sure had more than their fair share of product placement in Hollywood productions.  In 2010 the discontinued Ducati SportClassic made a big splash for Ducati in Tron Legacy but there are at least 19 more movies where a Ducati graces the big screen. In 2011 Ducati came second only to Apple in Product Placement but Ducatis have been in movies for quite awhile including some classics such as ‘Taxi’ (the French one not the Scorsese one) where a Ducati 916SP starred but was somehow blown off by a…

  • Ducati 1199 Panigale Fast But BMW Faster

    Mark Morrison
    15 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    Two recent video reviews of the Ducati 1199 Panigale against its natural European sports bike competitors, the Aprilia RSV4 and BMW S1000RR, have concluded that whilst the newest Ducati Superbike is much faster than the 1198 it still can’t match the outright lunge of the Bavarian Bruiser that won its first ever World Superbike race last weekend. Both MCN and Motorcycle.com have posted teaser videos ahead of their full reviews.  Rather predictably the BMW suffers for being more Japanese with its inline 4 engine, the Aprilia is praised for its V4 soundtrack and the new Ducati is still a…

  • The Last Ducati to Win a MotoGP is SOLD

    Mark Morrison
    14 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    A collection of 100 significant Ducati motorcycles were put up for auction over the weekend in Monaco.  Most of the bikes came from the Saltarelli collection but Ducati Corse through in a few bikes they had lying around.  One of them just happened to be the last Ducati to win a MotoGP race. Remember when the red bikes ran at the front in MotoGP?  If you’re new to MotoGP you might be excused for not remembering since it is coming up for 2 years since Casey Stoner took victory at Phillip Island in 2010. That was the last time a Ducati won a MotoGP race and that very machine, the…

  • Donington Puts On a Spectacular World Superbike Racing Show

    Mark Morrison
    13 May 2012 | 6:34 pm
    The fifth round of the World Superbike Championship at Donington saw some of the best racing in the series since it began 25 years ago at the same UK circuit.  Both races were exciting to watch with some history being made and the results far from a forgone conclusion right up until the very end of the racing. Sunday proved to be a very unfortunate race day for Althea Racing’s Carlos Checa and Davide Giugliano at the Donington Park circuit. In race 1 the pair finished in sixth (Carlos) and seventh (Davide) position while in the second race both crashed out at the first corner. Race 1 Both…

  • Ducati World Superbike Superpole – Donington

    Mark Morrison
    12 May 2012 | 9:30 pm
    Althea Racing’s Carlos Checa and Davide Giugliano faced a more difficult afternoon today at the Donington Park circuit. At the end of a hard-fought Superpole session, Checa qualified in ninth position for tomorrow’s Superbike races, Giugliano thirteenth.  The Althea riders faced sunny but still very cold conditions (10 ̊C air temperature, 18 ̊C track) for the second qualifying session this morning. Davide Giugliano continued to make good progress, consistently lowering his times and recording several laps in under 1m30. His best lap of this morning’s sessions was sixth tenths quicker…
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  • Living with the VFR

    Dale Franks
    24 Apr 2012 | 11:04 pm
    I could ride this thing all day and not get tired of it. It’s comfy for my 5’10"/195lb stature. It’s got a great stonkin’ engine. The DCT makes any kind of riding you want to do a joy. This morning, a guy in a new CBR100RR pulled up next to me, and was checking out the VFR and all I could think was, "you poor bastard…your bike sucks." Admittedly, he may feel differently. I’ve been pounding around recently in manual mode, and man, this thing moves when you get the RPMs up over 5k. It pulls like a truck. The Sport mode in auto is nice, and has lots…

  • Dear Triumph: Build this!

    Dale Franks
    28 Mar 2012 | 10:38 pm
    This comes to me via the Kneeslider. It’s a Triumph Speed Triple, modified by a German outfit called Six Monkeys. Yes, that’s a Daytona 675 fairing. It’s also got some other tricked out bits. It’s also a very cool Speed Triple conversion, and I’d bet it’s fun as hell to ride. The question I have is, why isn’t Triumph building one of these. I mean, the Daytona is a nice Supersport, but a fully faired…let’s call it a Daytona 1050…would be a sharp motorcycle. And, after all, some of prefer our bikes to have a fairing and a bit of wind…

  • A bit of light farkling

    Dale Franks
    27 Mar 2012 | 11:24 pm
    I mentioned in a previous post that the beautiful paint job of the VFR’s tank was a bit delicate. I have solved that problem with some new tank protectors. If you look at the full, high-res pic, you’ll see that the rear Rascal Grafik tank protector, while beautifully color-matched to the Honda paint scheme, is color-matched to the CBR-RR paint scheme, not the VFR one, but it’s close enough for government work. Another CBR item that I’ve re-purposed for the VFR are the Stomp grip pads. I’ve put the clear knee pads on the sides of the tank, where they’re…

  • Review: Freeze-Out Zipped Gilet and Inner Glove Liners

    Dale Franks
    27 Mar 2012 | 10:55 pm
    Cycle Gear is running a sale on their Freeze-Out line of motorcycle under layer clothing.  I picked up the zipped jacket gilet and the inner glove liners.  Cycle Gear’s web site touts this line of gear with the following description: FREEZE-OUT® utilizes cutting-edge membrane laminate barrier technology to block wind and retain warmth while allowing internal moisture to escape. Brushed poly interior facilitates moisture transfer and is supremely comfortable. Thin and light with flat-lock seams to layer easily under riding apparel and equipment. Extend your riding comfort with…

  • Motus: It’s on!

    Dale Franks
    27 Mar 2012 | 10:27 pm
    Motus Motorcycles, a new company, making motorcycles with a proprietary 1650cc V-4 engine, says that at least 8 dealerships will receive the two Motus models in the summer or fall of this year. The MST model is the sport-touring version shown above. It will boast 165 HP, Öhlins front suspension, and Givi hard bags. The MST-R is the sportier, 185hp roadster version, sans bags, full Öhlins suspension, and other performance goodies. List price for the MST starts at $30,975, and $36,975 for the MST-R. A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for, I guess. Share and Enjoy:
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    Rider Report

  • Motorcyclist Fatalities Drop 16 Percent in 2009

    15 May 2012 | 11:11 am
    Irvine, California (September 2010) – Despite the rising number of motorcycle miles traveled, fatalities decreased 16 percent and injuries declined 6.3 percent last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2009 Fatality Analysis Reporting System. Among all types of motorists, motorcyclists had the second-largest reduction in fatalities, behind large-truck occupants, and the largest drop in alcohol-impaired fatalities – also a 16 percent reduction. According to the report, 4,462 riders died in... Read More

  • 2011 Kymco Scooters

    15 May 2012 | 11:11 am
    Kymco has announced three new scooters for 2011: Kymco Downtown 300iWith the open-road performance of a maxi scooter and the agility of a sportbike, the Downtown 300i delivers the ultimate scooter riding experience. It is powered by an all-new 299cc liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve, fuel-injected engine inside a lightweight, dual-cradle steel chassis. The automatic CVT transmission offers user-friendly, twist-and-go riding. A lighted, underseat storage space is big enough for two helmets and a watertight console compartment... Read More

  • Rider Contest! Win $495 Saddlebags!

    15 May 2012 | 11:11 am
    June's Rider Diaries giveaway features a set of American-made 112+2 custom saddlebags from Leatherworks, Inc. valued at $495. To enter, just submit your ride to www.RiderDiaries.com before July 17, 2011. That's it. Just submit your ride and you'll be automatically entered! There's no limit to the number of rides you can submit, so enter multiple rides to get more chances to win. Official rules can be found at

  • 2011 Suzukis

    15 May 2012 | 11:11 am
    To avoid flooding already overstocked dealers with new models, Suzuki’s American distributor decided not to import any 2010 model-year street bikes. Suzuki has returned for 2011, in better shape and hitting harder. Development has focused on the GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, which are visually identical except for paint and decals. Both bikes got nearly all the same stem-to-stern changes, and—incredibly—have MSRPs that differ by only $400 ($11,599 for the 600, $11,999 for the 750). Suzuki says the new GSX-R600/750s... Read More

  • 2012 BMW K 1600 GTL | FIRST U.S. TEST

    15 May 2012 | 11:11 am
    photography by Rich Cox When upbeat reports started hitting the Interwebs from the very first evening of the BMW K 1600 GT/L world introduction in South Africa in February, including some from our road test editor on the scene, we were elated. The new six-cylinder bikes were not just good, they said, they were “Game Changers,” and had an “Unsurpassed level of sophistication and refinement.” Another great bike is always good news. The next day brought even more superlative language and enthusiasm about the K 1600s... Read More
 
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  • Stay In The Conversation

    Beau Lebens
    15 May 2012 | 6:01 pm
    It’s now much easier for you and your commenters to keep track of the conversations you’re involved in across WordPress.com. Some recent tests have shown that by subscribing commenters to new comments by default, they are more likely to stay engaged and come back and comment more on your blog. With that knowledge, we’ve changed the default comment following behavior to help you get more conversations going on your blog. We made the initial changes last week and after great feedback from you we just launched an update. Here’s how it works: By default, posting a comment…

  • Look at These Gorgeous Blogs

    Sheri
    15 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    We’ve added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark your imagination and inspire creativity. Discover details about what each showcase blog is doing with WordPress.com themes and customizations by clicking a thumbnail to see a colophon-style list of credits on the left. We’ve also updated footer links so blog owners can show off the types of customizations they’ve made and visitors can…

  • Photo Blogging 101, Part 1

    Erica V.
    14 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Spring is in the air. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to get started on a photo blog. Creating a photo blog is a wonderful introduction to blogging on WordPress.com or an opportunity to refresh your current site. Ready to get started? You can sign up for a new blog right over here. Getting started Photo blogs, sometimes called phlogs, use pictures instead of words. While many photo bloggers choose a type of photo that they want to focus on, such as portraits, others use their photo blog to document their life’s events. Photo blogs come in a variety of styles, including…

  • New Themes: Just Desserts and Oxygen

    Michelle Langston
    10 May 2012 | 8:11 am
    Happy Thursday! We’ve added some exciting new themes to our ever-growing collection, and we’re happy to tell you all about them. First out of the oven is…Just Desserts. Yep, that’s a theme! Designed by Andy Rutledge, Just Desserts is a deliciously stylish premium theme that’s perfect for blogs centered on food. With its responsive, single-column layout and unique presentation of images and posts on the front page, Just Desserts gives you a delectable canvas on which your mouthwatering photos and text can really shine — even when viewed on smaller mobile devices…

  • Find Friends Who Use WordPress

    Nick Momrik
    1 May 2012 | 2:32 pm
    Are you curious to see how your friends are using WordPress? Give the new and improved Friend Finder a try to connect with your Twitter, Facebook, and Google contacts who have WordPress sites! After authorizing WordPress.com to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to find your friends (don’t worry — none of this account information is saved!) you’ll see a list of people you know who have WordPress sites. Click Follow and each time your friend publishes a new post it will show up in your Reader under Blogs I Follow. If you have multiple blogs, make sure to set the…
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  • Raceway News Flashback 1997

    Scott Lukaitis
    11 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Rider Profile Mark Lachowicz Mark Lachowicz Related posts: Flashback Photo…Mark Lachowicz Raceway News Flashback…1985 Part Three Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • Raceway News Flackback 1991

    Scott Lukaitis
    4 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Rider Profile Rees Firestone Rees Firestone No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • RPMX Story 10/21/07

    Scott Lukaitis
    2 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Carsten Closes Out Season By Scott Lukaitis/ Photo by Scott Lukaitis LukaitisPhoto.com ENGLISHTOWN, NJ, OCT 21, 2007 Sunny skies and unseasonably warm temperature greeted the riders that showed up for the last race of the season at Raceway Park. Despite torrential rains leading up to the event the Mickey Kessler prepped track was in excellent condition for those that came to say farewell to another successful season. 2007 saw Raceway Park host its first Loretta Lynn’s qualifier as well as their 31st annual Kawasaki Race of Champions. For 2008 there is even…

  • Raceway News Flashback 1997

    Scott Lukaitis
    27 Apr 2012 | 6:00 am
    Raceway News Flashback Rider Profile Joel Dengler Joel Dengler Related posts: Raceway News Flashback…1989 Flashback Photo Joel Dengler 2005 Favorite 5 photos…Bill Mate Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • Thunder in the sand summer 2008

    Scott Lukaitis
    25 Apr 2012 | 6:00 am
    Thunder Moto Blessing Cashes in on Wildwood Beach By Scott Lukaitis / Photo by Lukaitisphoto.com WILDWOOD NJ, MAY 31ST & JUN 1st The sounds of the Atlantic Ocean and the thunderous boom of four-stroke engines combine for an event like no other. The Thunder in the Sand promoted by New Jersey Thunder Motorsports took place over the last weekend of May at Wildwood New Jersey. The unique race is held twice a year once in the spring and once in the fall. Held over a period of two days with one moto in each class held on each day the relaxed events schedule allows for plenty of time to soak up…
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    footshifted

  • The Mustang Distressed Brown Wide Tripper Solo

    Matt at Footshifted
    16 May 2012 | 11:24 am
    How could Mustang improve on their growing line of low, lean but still comfortable Wide TripperTM seat styles?  By introducing them in Mustang’s newdistressed brown, ultra premium vinyl for a distinctively cool, worn-leather look! The fully adjustable driver backrest removes easily without tools and folds flat so you can still comfortably swing your leg over to mount your bike.  The 14” wide solo fits2008-up FL models and is shipped complete with a matching mini bib plus chrome mounting hardware to give it a finished look for one-up riding.  The matching…

  • Samson Powerflow III for the 2012 Dyna Switchback

    Matt at Footshifted
    16 May 2012 | 11:17 am
    Samson Exhaust is proud to introduce their new Powerflow III for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback. This powerful two into one exhaust generates it power through a series of chambers, which Samson refers to as the ”Power Chamber” which helps condense and intensify exhaust flow, resulting in extremely high horsepower and torque. The results are incredible…Independent dyno testing has shown that by just changing out the stock pipes with this new Powerflow III two into one system, riders will experience up to a 20% increase in both horsepower as well…

  • Brukus Releases ShieldShackle For Heritage Softails

    Matt at Footshifted
    16 May 2012 | 11:10 am
    Brukus® Motorcycle Parts, LLC– leading the industry in Securiting Products – has now released their newest anti-theft product! This newest invention, the ShieldShackle™ for Heritage Softails, is designed to securely attach and prevent theft of the detachable windshields made for Harley-Davidson’s Softail Motorcycles from 1994 to present. ShieldShackle™ (also produced for Road Kings) was first suggested by a Brukus customer, and has become a popular item from more than just the security angle.  Along with making sure the detachable windshield can’t be stolen,…

  • S&S Cycle Invites You To The 2nd Annual Knuckle Shuffle

    Matt at Footshifted
    16 May 2012 | 10:57 am
    S&S® Cycle, Inc. of Viola, Wisconsin invites anyone with an interest in vintage bikes, technical education, or just having a good time to attend the second annual Knuckle Shuffle in Yuba, Wisconsin. The Knuckle Shuffle is a vintage motorcycle event that will take place in the normally quiet farming village of Yuba, Wisconsin, located about half way between Madison and La Crosse. This S&S sponsored event is actually a fundraiser cleverly disguised as a party! Metal shop instructor Kevin Baas, aka “the Teach,” is the founder of the chopper building class at Kennedy High School in…

  • Bob Cat Pipe for Softails From D&D

    Matt at Footshifted
    16 May 2012 | 10:50 am
    D&D Performance Enterprises’ custom Bob Cat pipe is designed for 2000 – 2012 Harley-Davidson Softail motorbikes. They are available in midnight black or show-quality chrome with choice of polished aluminum, black, or carbon sleeve. By adding a high-flow air cleaner enthusiasts will experience as much as 10% gain in torque and horsepower across the entire RPM range. The Bob Cat exhaust system improves the performance and economy of the OEM system through tighter mapping of the engine characteristics. By adding a high-flow air filter the performance and economy is taken up…
 
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    AIRHAWK Motorcycle Community

  • Save $10 Today Only!

    Danielle Boenisch
    5 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by saving $10 off your entire purchase at The ROHO Store. Save on AIRHAWK Cushions, cushion covers and more! Use the code MAY05. Offer valid only on 5/5/12 until midnight US CST. What are you waiting for? Start shopping now!

  • Job Opening: Independent Manufacturing Sales Representative — Europe

    Danielle Boenisch
    4 May 2012 | 9:08 am
    AIRHAWK is hiring! Independent Manufacturing Sales Representative — Europe The ROHO Group is seeking an Independent Manufacturer’s Sales Representative to direct the distribution or movement of AIRHAWK motorcycle seating products and services to customers in Europe. This person will be responsible for increasing sales and broadening our penetration in our market segment, helping to grow our product offerings, and increasing profitability. Regular activities will include: Manage daily sales activities through a distributor network. Visit customers in the marketplace to solidify…

  • AIRHAWK Spotlight: Steve Peyton the Asspad Tycoon

    Danielle Boenisch
    28 Mar 2012 | 6:00 am
    Each edition of the newsletter, I wanted to spotlight a member of the AIRHAWK crew, but I didn’t want to just write a typical biography — snooze. I wanted a way to really showcase the entertaining personalities of the people behind the brand — I’m pretty sure that “absurd sense of humor” and “able to withstand intense amounts of sarcasm” are listed in our job requirements! Instead, I asked each team member the most random ice breaker questions that I could find. The third newsletter showcases the Asspad Tycoon — Steve Peyton, Director of AIRHAWK Sales. Look for spotlights of…

  • 2012 Motorcycle USA’s Dealer Expo Video

    Danielle Boenisch
    27 Feb 2012 | 12:34 pm
    AIRHAWK traveled to the Dealer News’ Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, IN from February 17–19, 2012. While at the show, Motorcycle USA caught AIRHAWK’s Becca Heckert on camera for their 2012 Indianapolis Dealer Expo Video. Check out her performance at 1:57 in the video. What do you think of Becca’s performance? For more information on the Danny Gray AIRHAWK Seats visit Danny Gray’s website http://www.dannygray.com/Airhawkseats.asp. You can also contact Danny Gray with questions or orders. The contact information is listed below. Danny Gray Contact Information: Phone:…

  • Couple travels around the globe for Lost For Good Project

    Danielle Boenisch
    23 Feb 2012 | 5:00 am
    AIRHAWK® sponsored Nita and Issa Breibish, a husband and wife duo who will set off on a global adventure in July 1, 2012. They will be riding their motorcycles (BMW R1200GS and BMW F650GS) and running around the world for the Lost For Good Project’s RIDE to RUN Initiative. The couple founded the Lost For Good Project in 2011. The project’s primary goal is to promote small, positive contributions by overland travelers within the communities they visit. They will create opportunities to raise awareness and funding for causes they believe in while they ride around the world. To find out…
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    Kawasaki KZ200 - Binter Merzy

  • Black Mangoes 4th Anniversary

    Mazzel Diaz
    22 Apr 2012 | 9:15 am
    "Black Mangoes" is a club Kawasaki Z200 motorcycle enthusiasts who formed four years ago in Indramayu. Many activities already undertaken by this club. Like the greening programs and other social activities. On the fourth anniversary, Black Mangoes" calls for motorcycle users to comply with driving regulations and care for the safety of driving on the highway.   Black Mangoes" was also invited some other motorcycle clubs to get together to express the attitude of denying the existence of a motorcycle gang is considered disturbing the public. The event was also attended by Chief of Police…

  • Cafe Racer The Returning Style

    Mazzel Diaz
    25 Mar 2012 | 10:05 pm
    Motorcycle styles and trends do not differ with fashion and fashion. Always changing and sometimes return to the previous period. such as Cafe Racer (Café Racer) style that was once popular in the 1960s is now back into the trend among bike lovers modification. Courtesy of Weblog Surf Cafe Racer that was popularized by the community of Rock N 'Roll in Britain during the 1960s favored because the style is simple and not too many accessories. Surely by removing some of the motorcycle accessories that are not too important to reduce the maximum load and simplify maintenance. If you are…

  • Making A Custom Motorcycle Seat

    Mazzel Diaz
    13 Mar 2012 | 9:14 am
    Author: Chris Yarbrough After owning and restoring motorcycles for several years, I ran into the dilemma of finding a great resource for custom motorcycle seats. So I spoke to the kind folks at a local custom upholstery shop. The guys at Grateful Threads here in Austin were great and they showed me how I could create my own seats with the right tools and some practice. Luckily, I knew how to use a sewing machine (somewhat) and was able to invest in some tools to do the rest. It took some serious practice but I learned how to do it. I would like to share the process for any of you who are…

  • Motorcycle Tips for the Beginner Riding Enthusiast

    Mazzel Diaz
    3 Nov 2011 | 2:29 am
    Author: Jafrum There are many options available to the burgeoning motorcycle riding enthusiast. There is help though. The following tips will help to point a beginner in the right direction. Hopefully you will come to enjoy motorcycle riding like so many other people in this world. The smell of lightweight oil, the rumble of the seat, the slight hint of octane perfume lingers in the air as you slip on your motorcycle helmet. You have your motorcycle boots on, and a rain suit packed on your motorcycle luggage rack. You ease the clutch out slowly and rev the throttle slightly, gliding forward,…

  • Defend Your Head With A Traditional Motorcycle Helmet

    Mazzel Diaz
    25 Oct 2011 | 1:01 am
    Author: DennisRios Do you have a vintage street motorcycle? To achieve the looks, you must have a vintage motorbike helmet. Old style, timeless, ancient or whatever you decide and call it, it needs to satisfy the current standards for safety. They will also be of various helmet types for example open face, total face or half helmets and even quite a few also is available with the motorcycle goggles to compliment and finish the old-fashioned look. You will find a lot of companies today that creates an old-fashioned look headwear just like Bell which generally looks like a classic motorcycle…
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    A Time To Ride

  • Interview: Joshua John

    15 May 2012 | 9:11 am
    I have know Joshua since college which as far as I can remember was along time ago. The first time I met him he had a dream of riding cross the US on a Harley (crap I never asked him about that).... Cogito, Ergo Zoom

  • Last bike

    6 May 2012 | 1:15 am
    The last bike to roll out of the Serai. Between the pictures harsh has sent me from the Tour of Bhutan and these Harley riders here depression may be setting in. I think its time to jump in the pool... Cogito, Ergo Zoom

  • Last batch

    6 May 2012 | 1:10 am
    Last batch of riders all geared up and ready to leave. Cogito, Ergo Zoom

  • Route planning

    6 May 2012 | 12:48 am
    Last minute route changes to get the most out of the ride home. Cogito, Ergo Zoom

  • A nice day to ride

    6 May 2012 | 12:31 am
    Watching all these guys leave is now making me miss my bike love to go out for a spin in the forest. Cogito, Ergo Zoom
 
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    Motorcycle Jackets, Helmets & Gear Reviews

  • Dainese Carbon Leather Jacket Review

    16 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    The Dainese Carbon Leather Jacket is a crossover piece that borders on high fashion. Its  vintage inspired piece-dyed full grain leather is of the softest cowhide. Its short collar design, cotton liner and hip length with two outside zippered pockets make it more of a lifestyle piece. Zippers at the arm cuff add to the city look.Dainese Carbon Review: Carbon fiber inserts on the shoulders are complemented by innovative technical solutions like the soft new Pro-Shape protectors at the elbows, certified to Standard EN 1621.1/97. These protectors ensure excellent comfort…

  • MachineartMoto Brand Overview

    15 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    MachineartMoto focuses on specialized components for the BMW R1200R, R1200GS and GS Adventure and the F650 and F800 GS models with fitments for both standard and ESA equipped BMW's.The products, which are marketed under the "MachineartMoto" or "mamo" logo, include the X-head Engine Guard, the MudSling Rear Fender, the Slipscreen Sport Flyscreen and the Avant 12 Front Fender Extender.MachineartMoto MudSling Review: The MachineartMoto Mudsling protects your suspension from mud, tar, rocks & reduces clean-up. Precision molded from high impact ABS plastic, the MudSling is typically…

  • Kriega Brand Overview

    14 May 2012 | 9:49 am
    Kriega has unleashed a brand new batch of packs designed for the ultimate experience. With a good range of capacity space in this lineup, Kriega has given riders an excellent option of packs built to fit any rider's need. Their ergonomic design successfully functions and addresses all the needs the rider could ask for. Built to adjust through out the bike and connect to other packs for custom combinations, Kriega has really given us something to rave about here at RevZilla.Starting off, let's check out the Kriega US-5 Drypack:The Kriega Drypack system offers great storage options for all…

  • Dainese R-Twin Leather Jacket Review

    30 Apr 2012 | 2:22 pm
    Brand new for spring 2012, the Dainese R-Twin Leather Jacket is a vintage-inspired option designed for the city rider, naked bike or café racer enthusiast. Dainese uses a special resin-treated vintage cowhide to give this jacket an extremely unique look and feel, delivering an aged look that will appeal to all the retro-minded riders out there. Available in black, tobacco and dark brown colorways, there is an option that will fit every rider's style within this community.Check out our Dainese R-Twin Leather Jacket Review:At first glance, the Dainese R-Twin flaunts a style popularized decades…

  • Dainese SSC Bravo D-WP Shoes Review

    27 Apr 2012 | 9:24 am
    Fresh for 2012, we have the Dainese SSC Bravo D-WP Shoes. A stylish, formfitting pair of shoes from Dainese that can be worn on or off the bike all year round. Fit for the casual rider who's looking for something that will have some protection, but doesn't scream motorcycle shoe.Check out our Dainese SSC Bravo D-WP Shoes Review:Let's dive into the construction and make up of the Bravo shoes. Designed to surround and fit your foot like a sock, the shoes use a deconstructed upper in soft leather and inserts in elasticated fabric. The shoe is made up of cowhide leather around most of it.
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    Motorcycle Blog of Leatherup.com

  • Custom Cafe Racer Motorcycle Kits for Transforming an Old Suzuki S40 by Ryca Motors – Photos and Video

    Kalin Nacheff
    15 May 2012 | 5:38 pm
    Based in Los Angeles, California, Ryca Motors is a company that builds custom motorcycles and kits. The company founders and builders are Casey Stevenson and Ryan Rajewskit. Their first product, the Ryca CS-1 kit, transforms old Suzuki S40 motorcycles into retro cafe racers. Designed for the do-it-yourself home builder, the kit is 100% bolt-on, and can be completed with basic tools—no [...] Related posts: Suzuki T500 Titan Café Racer – Cool Vintage Motorcycle Zach Ness Custom Victory Judge – an American Café Racer 1973 Honda CB400F Cafe Racer – Custom-Built

  • Motorcycle Girl of the Week: 1940s U.S. Military Theme Postcard Photos of Supermodel Marisa Miller

    Kalin Nacheff
    15 May 2012 | 1:48 pm
    In 2010, supermodel and Victoria’s Secret Angel Marisa Miller teamed up with Harley-Davidson to create this collection of postcards with 1940s U.S. military theme. Each card features Marisa Miller posing with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The purpose of the postcards was to promote Harley products and to honor the man and women who serve in the [...] Related posts: Biker Girl of the Week: Photos of Supermodel Marisa Miller on a Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle Biker Girl Photos without Custom Bikes – New Garage Girls Calendar 2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2011 in Photos, Part 2

  • Legal Tender One Dollar Motorcycle Coins from Somalia

    Kalin Nacheff
    11 May 2012 | 5:12 pm
    In 2007 the Federal Republic of Somalia issued six silver-plated multi-colored coins in the shape of motorcycles. Five of these coins, each 1.75 inch long and 1 inch high, are shaped like Harley-Davidson models and have the denomination of 1 dollar. I’m not sure what kind of dollar, U.S. or whatever, because according to Wikipedia, [...] Related posts: Outlaw Biker Jewelry – Fine Motorcycle Art Street Legal Tron Motorcycles 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two

  • 2012 Zero DS Electric Motorcycle – Mixed Reviews

    Kalin Nacheff
    9 May 2012 | 3:16 pm
    The new Zero DS is one of five revamped production electric motorcycle models in the 2012 lineup of Zero Motorcycles. The Zero DS is an all-new model for 2012—a dual-sport bike with a high ground clearance for off road riding,  incorporating the latest in electric motorcycle technology. The bike is built on a rigid and [...] Related posts: Video: Brammo CEO Craig Bramscher Talks About Brammo Empulse R and the Future of Electric Motorcycles Video: 2012 MV Agusta F3 Motorcycle on the Assembly Line 2012 BMW S1000RR Motorcycle

  • Cleveland CycleWerks Moves Manufacturing Jobs from China to U.S.

    Kalin Nacheff
    8 May 2012 | 3:21 pm
    Cleveland CycleWerks, the manufacturer of low-cost motorcycles, is moving manufacturing jobs from China to the United States. Scott Colosimo, the owner of Cleveland CycleWerks, purchased a huge 60,000-square-foot building in Cleveland where the company will establish its headquarters, new assembly facility, and parts distribution center. The company hopes to begin limited production in the next [...] Related posts: Cleveland CycleWerks Builds Cool and Affordable Motorcycles that Don’t Break the Bank Exporting to China: Harley-Davidson Promotional Video of York Facility Oldest Motorcycle…
 
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    MotorcycleInsurance.com

  • Handy State Helmet Law Reference Wallet Card

    Todd Halterman
    16 May 2012 | 10:48 am
    State helmet law reference card Everyone who loves to ride is ready to hit the road this time of year, and some riders are going to burn up the highways and travel long distances across the nation. When you do that, you’re facing a weird patchwork of laws and requirements in the various states you’ll visit, and one critical set of laws you’ll need to be aware of is each state’s motorcycle helmet law. The motorcycle helmet requirements range from complete freedom of choice (like here in Michigan with the new law) to compulsory and mandatory helmet laws in most states.

  • How and Why the Pros Steal Your Motorcycle A Thief Tells You His Secrets

    Todd Halterman
    16 May 2012 | 8:58 am
    If you’ve ever had something of yours stolen, you know the feeling. You get pissed, you feel vulnerable and violated, you want quick, hot, brutal revenge of the kind only a pair of pliers and a ball peen hammer can provide. You want to “get medieval” on whoever laid their filthy paws on your stuff. The problem is, statistically at least, you’re never going to get that kind of satisfaction. There’s no comforting payback; no justice. Your bike is just gone, and the odds are that you’ll never see it again in one piece. So why does a thief target a motorcycle?

  • Six Crucial Things To Do If You’re Involved in a Motorcycle Accident

    Todd Halterman
    15 May 2012 | 7:43 pm
    Motorcycle accidents have a reputation, and it’s well deserved, for being some of the deadliest traffic accidents going. You know it, and you ride anyway, but try to keep in mind that motorcycles offer little protection to riders in the event of an accident. And it comes down to this; the injuries you could sustain are generally severe and could well require long recovery periods. That means hospital bills, and you need to make sure you have your ducks in a row to take care of those and other attendant expenses. In the vast majority of cases, motorcycle accidents are not the…

  • Why A MotoGuzzi Makes the Perfect Cafe Racer

    Todd Halterman
    15 May 2012 | 2:21 pm
    So what is it that makes the perfect base metal on which to build a classic cafe racer? First, it should have some sort of roadworthy pedigree. It needs to have “classic bike” appeal. It needs to handle without drama. It should be capable of decent top-end speed. A low-slung stance doesn’t hurt. A bulletproof motor is a plus. Simple, easy-to-reweave electrical systems are a bonus as well. And above all? Brakes. A cafe racer needs stop-short-of-everything-on-the-road brakes to bring you to a halt if anything pops up in your way as you crank it through the twisties. A real…

  • The Motorcycle as Objet D’art

    Todd Halterman
    15 May 2012 | 10:48 am
    More and more lately, the world is catching up to what we all know well; a motorcycle, at it’s most refined and realized, is an object of high art. The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, IN,  is offering up a gallery exhibit  of sublime motorcycles. Assembled by curator White Wolf James, the current exhibit pays homage to Western culture and two-wheeled transportation. The motorcycle as high art? About damn time if you ask us. At their best, motorcycles have a built-in set of metaphorical connections to human experience and the the very idea of a motorcycle strikes a chord within…
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  • '68 Triumph TR6 - “The Trumpet”

    Andrew
    16 May 2012 | 7:26 am
    Ahhh - the classics. They're hard to beat, yes? In architecture they have the Doric column, in music you have Beethoven and in philosophy there's Socrates. When it comes to cuisine you have Duck a l'Orange, In art we have Michelangelo, and with languages you have Latin. But what do we have in the world of custom bikes? As much as I'd like to think that Caesar would spend most Sundays causing trouble in the back streets of Rome on board a very, very early version of a bevel Ducati, I'm almost certain that it never actually happened. So where does that leave us? I'll tell you where. With…

  • '82 Yamaha Virago XV 920

    Andrew
    14 May 2012 | 5:52 am
    I figure it's best, in the interests of being fair and open, that I disclose a shocking and personal fact. I own a Virago. Oh yes, very funny. Laugh it up, ladies. Say what you will, but you know what? I'm an XV owner and proud. Now mine's not an 920 jobbie like you see here - she's a MY 1980 XV 750. But let's not spilt hairs here, a Virago's a Virago. Every piss weak, Harley Davidson copyin' inch of them. So just how does such a seemingly lame-ass no-hoper bike suddenly become the darling of the custom scene? Through a series of sow's ears into silk purses by Classified Moto, Doc Chops and…

  • Kawasaki KZ400 - "The Bolo Shit"

    Andrew
    11 May 2012 | 4:14 am
    Ok, let's not beat around the bush. There's an elephant in this custom bike room and we'll need to get it out in open right now. I haven't got the slightest idea what a "bolo shit" is. I've Googled. I've Bing'd, why I even tried an Alta Vista search by travelling back in time. Nada. Now according to the always amusing urban dictionary.com, a "bolo" is a itself a term for pooping, so that would make it's name "shit shit" which, while quite funny, doesn't make any sense at all. Then I saw the gun on the tank. Bingo. Another Google search of "bolo gun" tells me that bolo is a nickname for the…

  • Interview: Jeff from Twinline Motorcycles

    Scott
    8 May 2012 | 7:40 am
    Twinline Motorcycles is a custom shop in Seattle Washington who have been building and restoring loads of beautiful cafe racers and vintage bikes. Last year Jeff (Tower) Pochodowicz took over the running of the shop and he hasn't looked back. He managed to put the wrench down and answer a few questions for us. Can you tell us a little about yourself and Twinline? My name is Jeff (aka. Tower). I took over the management and operations at Twinline Motorcycles in September 2011. I grew up spending most my days riding a bmx bike and at one point my dad bought a Suzuki 125 quad, I loved that…

  • CRD #14 - BMW R75/5

    Scott
    6 May 2012 | 6:53 am
    The guys from Spanish shop Café Racer Dreams are truly making a name for themselves on a global scale. The garage was born out of a lack of vintage custom shops in Spain and founder Pedro Garcia hasn't looked back since opening its doors a few years ago. This is the first BMW to roll out of their small Madrid based garage and we love its stripped down simplicity. The bikes engine has been rebuilt with the expertise of Javier from Maxboxer who specialises in boxers. At this stage it's still a work in progress but we definitely like where they are going with…
 
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  • Raceway News Flashback 1997

    Scott Lukaitis
    11 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Rider Profile Mark Lachowicz Mark Lachowicz Related posts: Flashback Photo…Mark Lachowicz Raceway News Flashback…1985 Part Three Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • Raceway News Flackback 1991

    Scott Lukaitis
    4 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Rider Profile Rees Firestone Rees Firestone No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • RPMX Story 10/21/07

    Scott Lukaitis
    2 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Carsten Closes Out Season By Scott Lukaitis/ Photo by Scott Lukaitis LukaitisPhoto.com ENGLISHTOWN, NJ, OCT 21, 2007 Sunny skies and unseasonably warm temperature greeted the riders that showed up for the last race of the season at Raceway Park. Despite torrential rains leading up to the event the Mickey Kessler prepped track was in excellent condition for those that came to say farewell to another successful season. 2007 saw Raceway Park host its first Loretta Lynn’s qualifier as well as their 31st annual Kawasaki Race of Champions. For 2008 there is even…

  • Raceway News Flashback 1997

    Scott Lukaitis
    27 Apr 2012 | 6:00 am
    Raceway News Flashback Rider Profile Joel Dengler Joel Dengler Related posts: Raceway News Flashback…1989 Flashback Photo Joel Dengler 2005 Favorite 5 photos…Bill Mate Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • Thunder in the sand summer 2008

    Scott Lukaitis
    25 Apr 2012 | 6:00 am
    Thunder Moto Blessing Cashes in on Wildwood Beach By Scott Lukaitis / Photo by Lukaitisphoto.com WILDWOOD NJ, MAY 31ST & JUN 1st The sounds of the Atlantic Ocean and the thunderous boom of four-stroke engines combine for an event like no other. The Thunder in the Sand promoted by New Jersey Thunder Motorsports took place over the last weekend of May at Wildwood New Jersey. The unique race is held twice a year once in the spring and once in the fall. Held over a period of two days with one moto in each class held on each day the relaxed events schedule allows for plenty of time to soak up…
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  • Everyday for 7 Weeks–Day 18–Seward

    Chris Luhman
    16 May 2012 | 2:46 am
    I was supposed to go to Tok today, but I was easily convinced to stay another day in Palmer and make a day trip to Seward. I am glad I went. I left all my bags in Palmer, so the bike was light and handled great. The ride to Seward from Palmer is about 160 miles one way through Anchorage and then along the bay and down the Kenai peninsula (see map below). The road was fun with lots of twists and turns you would expect from a road that is on the shore of a large body of water. Then there were the mountains. They were ever present and just stunning. Imagine riding along with the road winding…

  • Everyday for 7 Weeks–Day 17–Fairbanks to Palmer

    Chris Luhman
    15 May 2012 | 10:10 pm
    I left Fairbanks early in the morning after many goodbye’s. I hopped on the Parks Highway and headed south towards Anchorage. It was a bit cold, but there really wasn’t much wind. The bright sunny, blue skies were a nice treat. The Parks Highway aka AK 1 isn’t a highway in the sense of highways in the lower 48. In fact, really none of the roads that bear the name “Highway” are the four-lane divided sort that someone from Minnesota might be used to. They are almost all two lane roads with a speed limit between 55 and 65MPH. As the Parks Highway leaves Fairbanks it climbs up into the…

  • Everyday for 7 Weeks–Day 15/16–Fairbanks

    Chris Luhman
    14 May 2012 | 1:59 am
    For the last couple days, I have been enjoying the hospitality of Richard Machida and his family in Fairbanks. It has been fun to spent time with them. I’ve been relaxing and playing the tourist. There have been lots of visits to local cafés for chai and other tasty treats. Since Fairbanks is close to North Pole, AK, I couldn’t resist going to get a picture of the place. The main area of the town is decorated like Christmas with candy-cane lamp posts and bus stops. There is a giant Santa statue and even reindeer. They kind of look like caribou to me   In Fairbanks, I found this…

  • Everyday for 7 Weeks–Week 2 Roundup

    Chris Luhman
    12 May 2012 | 9:09 pm
    A summary post of the Week 2 of 7.  Progress So Far:  Fun facts: The GPS says I have covered 1,777 miles in Week2 for a total of 3,938 miles with a total moving time of 73 hours over the 14  days of my trip so far. The most expensive gas so far has been $7.27USD/gallon. I’ve taken over 400 photos this week and over 4 hours of video. Best MPG: 67mpg Worst MPG: 36mpg New motorcycled states on this trip: Montana, Idaho, Alaska New motorcycled provinces on this trip: Alberta, Yukon, British Columbia Week 2 Posts: Day 14 - Tok to Fairbanks Day 13 - Whitehorse to Tok  Day 12 -…

  • Everyday for 7 Weeks–Day 14–Tok to Fairbanks

    Chris Luhman
    12 May 2012 | 12:51 am
    I woke up refreshed today. I think being exhausted and the great location helped. The log cabin was comfortable and quiet. The conversation with the owner over breakfast was nice too. She explained one of the terms the Alaskans use “outside” No, it’s not walking out your front door into that big room with the blue ceiling and mostly green carpet (except Alberta lol). Outside for Alaskans means going to the “lower 48”. It mostly makes sense because you have to go outside the country, through Canada, to get back into the US. I was happy she explained that phrase as later in the day it…
 
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  • National Motorcycle Museum Vintage Rally 2012

    The Wire
    16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    National Motorcycle Museum Press Release: If you are into vintage motorcycling, and who isn’t to some degree these days, Vintage Rally 2012 at the National Motorcycle Museum really has got it all. A bike show, swap meet, vintage motorcycling panel discussions, all set at one of America’s greatest motorcycle museums. And, it’s wrapped up with a Sunday morning ride in the hills of eastern Iowa & even a pro hill-climb competition! The Bike Show is Saturday, June 2. Motorcycle Classics magazine is sponsoring awards to the owners of the best 1986 and earlier American,…

  • 2012 Harley-Davidson FLS Softail Slim – Road TestThe Motor Company pares down the Softail.

    John Burns
    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Some words only appear in print; you seldom hear people speak them. “Brandish” is one. Nobody ever says, “Is that a banana you’re brandishing?” or, “Don’t brandish that thing at me!” Another one is “harken.” I’ve only heard the word a couple of times, once at a Renaissance Fair and once at lunch with Hoyer, but Harley reviews are fairly littered with harken. Nothing harkens like a Harley. The original H-D Softail appeared in 1984, when the FXST harkened back to the old hardtails by looking like them but not feeling like them, thanks to a pair of lay-down shocks cleverly…

  • Harley-Davidson Softail Slim Accessories – New Product Ideas

    Cycle World
    16 May 2012 | 7:30 am
    Personalizing Harley-Davidson’s newest Softail, the FLS Slim, is as easy as thumbing through The Motor Company’s Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories Spring 2012 catalog supplement and placing an order with your local dealer. Among the additions seen here: Gloss Black Fork Cover Kit ($139.95) and Lower Fork Sliders ($389.95), Headlamp Trim Ring ($29.95), Solo Spring Saddle ($549.90), Bobber Style Round Air Cleaner Cover ($49.95), Screamin’ Eagle Fat Exhaust Shield Kit ($199.95) and Street Performance Slip-On Mufflers ($449.95). Bringing a friend along on an overnighter? Pick up a…

  • Ride for Kids: Be a World Superbike VIP and help the kids!

    The Wire
    15 May 2012 | 11:41 am
    Ride for Kids Press Release: Miller Motorsports Park is offering Ride for Kids® supporters a great deal on a VIP Ticket package for World Superbike weekend, May 26-28. The package includes a SBK Grandstand weekend ticket, official program and event T-shirt. Best of all, $5 of every package sold will go directly to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation®, home of Ride for Kids®. The World Superbike BigM Weekend is Utah’s Memorial Day tradition, mixing motorcycles, music and military. The FIM Superbike World Championship returns for a fifth year, making its only visit in the Western…

  • WSBK: Donington provides backdrop for dramatic Rea victory

    The Wire
    15 May 2012 | 10:43 am
    WSBK Press Release: A 48,500 strong crowd saw some astounding race action at Donington in two sun-blessed 23-lap races, which culminated in a moment of history for one of the world’s most important motorcycle manufacturers, some of the best SBK racing ever seen and changes near the top of the eni FIM Superbike World Championship table. After Marco Melandri won the first race, the German manufacturer added its name to the list of race-winning makes for the very first time. In race two a classic multi-rider battle ended up in joy and heartbreak for some top riders, as Jonathan Rea came out on…
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  • Route 65 bike blessing and ice cream ride

    Corn Dog
    15 May 2012 | 11:31 pm
    After having a bad start last week that resulted in my beloved Kitten going over onto her side, Steve and I ended on a high note with a lovely bike-blessing event at Route 65 Harley Davidson in Indianola on Saturday. The event included live music, complimentary lunch, and group and individual blessings offered by the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Following the food and fellowship, we decided to take a short ride so we headed south out of Indianola on Highway 65/69. The “dual identity” of the highway ends just a few miles outside of Indianola – with a left turn it…

  • NVAR ride honors, remembers veterans

    Corn Dog
    9 May 2012 | 11:35 pm
    Here’s a great opportunity to honor veterans and participate in a unique tribute ride. The annual National Veterans Awareness Ride (NVAR) starts in Auburn, California on May 15 and concludes on Sunday, May 27 in Washington, D.C. It’s a full agenda of greeting veterans at VA hospitals, conducting wreath-laying ceremonies at veterans’ cemeteries, and celebrating the legacy of veterans at sites across the country. The ride is conducted each year by the National Veterans Awareness Organization, a non-profit organization started in 2005 to honor all veterans. The NVAR ride passes…

  • Short, sweet solo ride to Palmyra Church

    Corn Dog
    5 May 2012 | 7:46 pm
    If you read this blog regularly, you know that my favorite way to ride is gather some friends and take off for an interesting Iowa destination, find some new curvy roads or a good local diner, or – when the stars align – all three! Sometimes though there’s not time, or I just want to simplify, so it might just be me an’ hubby Steve. Then other times, he’s working on a project or otherwise occupado, so I go by myself. So today I took off by myself for awhile – did less than 50 miles, took 90 minutes doing it, and came back feeling quite refreshed! I headed…

  • Ride like a girl!

    Corn Dog
    4 May 2012 | 5:00 am
      Today is International Female Ride Day! Here’s hoping you have the opportunity to get out and ride!

  • I’m featured at ‘Helmet or Heels’!

    Corn Dog
    3 May 2012 | 7:30 am
    Have you been following the series of woman-rider profiles over at Helmet or Heels? So many wonderful women being featured there the past few weeks, and today’s my day! Here’s a link to my nifty-difty profile on Pam’s terrific blog! Profile of a Female Motorcyclist: Meet Janet! Huge hugs and thanks to Pam for the opportunity! If you’re a lady rider, be sure to contact her through the blog and get your own self featured! Oh! And, tomorrow (Friday May 4) is International Female Ride Day! Why not celebrate by taking a ride… learning to ride… or simply hugging…
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  • To Feel Strong

    Bud Miller
    14 May 2012 | 9:38 am
    The article “To Feel Strong” was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 03/28/2012. I am a huge fan of mountain climber and author Jon Krakauer. He is the author of Eiger Dreams, Into the Wild and Into Thin Air (the thrilling first hand account of the Everest tragedy of 1996). Into the Wild, which he wrote in 1996, was made into a film in 2007, and has one of my favorite movie lines: “it’s not always necessary to be strong, but to feel strong”. I love the line because it perfectly describes the feeling of both climbing and…

  • Tune of the Week #25

    Bud Miller
    13 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    This weeks pick is Head On by Scottish Alt rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain from Automatic (1989). This is another favorite from the riding playlist.

  • Virtual Book Tour

    Bud Miller
    9 May 2012 | 12:11 pm
    Today is day 1 of Liz Jansen’s virtual book tour to promote her book Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment.  Today’s host is Susan Macaulay. If you’re ready for a change, have had change come to meet you, or know someone who is facing change, I am thrilled to share a special book that anyone who is ready to take control of their lives and reawaken their power should read. Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment is going on a virtual tour so you can join in anywhere you have internet access, from anywhere in the world!! The tour will last from May 9th to Jun…

  • The Avengers and H-D

    Bud Miller
    8 May 2012 | 12:13 pm
    Joss Whedon "Captain America" Disney, Marvel Comics and Harley Davidson have teamed up to feature a black 2012 Softail Slim for the film The Avengers which opened last week. In the film Captain America (Joss Whedon) rides the black Harley. Harley Davidson is also running a contest to coincide with the release of the film. The Assemble Your Freedom Contest allows customers to assemble their own motorcycle and character and offers a chance to be written into an Avengers comic book. From now through July 1, anyone can enter the Assemble Your Freedom contest online. Entrants need to…

  • Forever Young

    Bud Miller
    8 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    The article “The Road Often Traveled: Forever Young ” was originally published on the “RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel” magazine website on 03/18/2012. Cori and I To paraphrase the magnificent Bob Dylan song Forever Young: “May you always be courageous, stand upright and be strong. May you build a ladder to the stars and climb on every one. May you stay forever young.” Motorcycles do that for me and I’m sure they do for you too. They are the toys we get to keep as we get older, objects of fascination, and something to tinker with and enjoy. They are a pursuit that…
 
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  • The Road Often Traveled: Tips & Tricks – Part 2

    Bud Miller
    16 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Back in March, I wrote a post called Tips & Tricks Part 1. Here is another installment with a few observations that occurred to me today while commuting 40 miles in the rain. Wait for it: When pulling out from red lights, I try to wait a heartbeat after the light turns green. Frequently, and [...]

  • Building a Digital MotoLibrary

    John Flores
    15 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    When I first started writing motorcycle stories 10 years ago, one of the first things I did was seek out examples of the genre so I could inspect and dissect how the best of the best told their tales. I sought the opinions of fellow riders for recommended books and then trawled local bookstores and [...]

  • iPhone Gone Pro

    RoadRUNNER
    14 May 2012 | 6:20 am
    Nowadays almost every cell phone comes with a digital camera, which makes it easy to snap a picture and quickly share it with friends and family. Currently, one of the most popular phones is undoubtedly the Apple iPhone, which in its latest incarnation comes with a whopping 8-megapixel camera, an LED flash, and an HD [...]

  • Meet the Team – Chris Myers, Contributing Editor

    RoadRUNNER
    14 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    When I was in kindergarten, dad borrowed a little Honda 90 from a friend and took me for a ride through the hills around our home in Elkins, West Virginia. From that day on, two-wheel doodles augmented my schoolwork, Evel Knievel toys abounded, and the Schwinn Stingray became an impromptu motocrosser. I caught my first [...]

  • Mothers Day

    Bud Miller
    13 May 2012 | 6:34 am
    Today is Mother’s Day. I’ll take my annual ride to Wind Gap, PA, to see my mom, Mary Claire Einfalt. I’ll pick up a plant and gently pack it in my top box. Mom loves flowers and has a bit of a green thumb. Every year she points out the flowers my siblings and I [...]
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    Return of the Cafe Racers

  • Yamaha XS650 by Maria motorcycles

    Return-ofthe-CafeRacers
    16 May 2012 | 8:13 am
    If you're going to customise a motorcycle it's always best to start out with a bike that's got a good following and Yamaha's XS650 is just such a bike. Known for it's bulletproof engine and tricky electrics, the XS650 is a good solid base that will put your skills to the test and give you plenty of satisfaction when it's fired up again for the first time. This particular XS650 is named Eve and she's the first bike made by Lisbon based custom builders, Maria motorcycles. Read the full article »Return of the Cafe Racers

  • Ducati Monster MS4R by Paolo Tesio

    Return-ofthe-CafeRacers
    15 May 2012 | 7:32 am
    I will never forget the day a good friend excitedly told me "Ducati's released a new bike, it can do a wheelie in any gear and it's called the Monster!". Back in '93 my knowledge of Ducati's range was limited, but the words of my friend certainly had me interested and I wasn't the only one. By 2005 the Monster accounted for half of Ducati's global sales and today it is by far the best selling in the Italian manufacturers history. In my opinion though I feel that the Monsters design hasn't progressed in years and it feels a tad dated. Thankfully, it seems…

  • Harley Davidson XL883 Gun Baby

    Return-ofthe-CafeRacers
    14 May 2012 | 9:07 am
    Last year Joe Cooper of Cooper Smithing Company grabbed our attention with the raw steel, hand formed bodywork of his Yamaha XT500 Cafe Racer. With his latest build the Gun Baby, he's returned to the Harley Davidson platform that won him a second place at the 2010 AMD World Championships. Starting out with a Harley Davidson XL883, some Buell components and a pile of sheet metal, Joe set out to build this bike with one thing in mind...fun. Read the full article »Return of the Cafe Racers

  • Renntag Racing Video

    Return-ofthe-CafeRacers
    13 May 2012 | 4:15 pm
    This pretty much sums up everything I love about classic bikes. The sound, the style and the grass roots passion that surrounds them. Enjoy the vid, I'm sure you will (I sound like Yoda!). Read the full article »Return of the Cafe Racers

  • Motorcycle Girl 042

    Return-ofthe-CafeRacers
    10 May 2012 | 8:30 pm
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  • Custom Honda CB350 From The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

    Tim Scott
    14 May 2012 | 12:07 pm
    Share/BookmarkIn my opinion, one the of the best looking bike styles are cafe racers. Doesn’t matter if it’s a BMW, Triumph, Yamaha, etc…they all look amazing. They’re light, powerful, and rather simple to build on your own. Best part is, pretty much anyone from hard core bikers, to nerds, to hot chicks can look great on them. Especially hot chicks, specifically Rooney Mara who played “Lisbeth Salander” from The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, sitting on the custom built Honda CB350.  I recently watched the movie over the weekend, and fell in…

  • 2012 Brammo Empulse: The Zero Emissions Beast!

    Tim Scott
    11 May 2012 | 12:36 pm
    Share/BookmarkRemember just a few short years ago when gas was a buck a gallon? You could spend about $5, and you’d have a full tank to unleash upon the open road…ahh the good ole days. Unfortunately those times are long gone, and don’t show any signs of returning any time soon…Now days more and more people are turning to bikes to alleviate the pain at the pump. But even then, you could  easily spend upwards of $15 or more to fill your tank, which can tend to add up over time.  So just short of going ultimate hipster and busting out the horse and buggy, what is…

  • Upgrading The 2012 Honda CBR600RR

    Tim Scott
    7 May 2012 | 4:50 pm
    Share/BookmarkContinuing with our previous DIY mechanic guide, this week we are going to upgrade the 2012 Honda CBR600RR. Now before all the Honda haters rant and rave, about why we didn’t pick a team green, blue or yellow, let’s cover some of the reasons why we went with team red. Honda is known for legendary performance, and long lasting durability which is why you see a lot of people still riding old school Honda’s. They are beautifully designed, especially the 600. It combines aggressive angles with sleek aerodynamic lines, that just screams ride me! (Thats…

  • Best Motorcycle Roads: Oregon

    Tim Scott
    23 Apr 2012 | 1:08 pm
    Share/BookmarkAlright guys and gals, lets dive into another edition of Best Motorcycle Roads. This week, we’ll be covering one of the most beautiful states in the country, Oregon. OR is rare bird, it not only experiences all four seasons, but it offers all different types of terrain and scenery. It has everything from gorgeous coast lines, lush forests, giant mountain ranges, to dry and humid desert.  Another thing OR is known for, is it’s awesome biker friendly roads. Being a previous resident myself, I can definitely say the mountain roads in Southern OR are some…

  • Motocross Tricks: Double Grab

    Tim Scott
    16 Apr 2012 | 1:37 pm
    Share/BookmarkAlright guys and gals, whose ready to learn a new trick? For this edition of FMX tricks, we’re going to cover the Double Grab. On a scale of 1-10 this trick is around a 3-4, depending on your riding experience. But none the less, it’s an awesome trick that is sure to win over a crowd. The Double Grip is fairly simple to pull off, just follow the steps below…  1.) Always do a few practice jumps, to get warmed up. 2.) Hit the ramp with enough speed to get a good pop off the top. 3.) Once in the air, let go of your handlebars and slide…
 
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  • Anticipation

    Snakebit Sam
    16 May 2012 | 9:41 am
    Are you getting antsy to get your hands on the newest issue of IronWorks? Well the wait is almost over. In just a few more days the July 2012 issue will start appearing on magazine racks everywhere. Inside the beat of great looking bikes rolls on starting with Steve Iancona’s “Challenger”. This board tracker inspired bike raced its way to 2nd Place at the AMD World Championship after started out as a humble 883 Sporty. Following that is a classic looking Panhead built by Kurt Morrow for Rusty Cochran. This is how they used to build them complete with a mousetrap, way cool! Next up is a…

  • VINTAGE RALLY 2012

    Snakebit Sam
    16 May 2012 | 8:08 am
    Here’s an event those of us who love vintage motorcycles must put on their “to do” list. It’s the Vintage Rally 2012 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa. A whole weekend of activities is planned with a Bike Show on Saturday, June 2. Not only will some great show bikes be on display but Ray Price Harley-Davidson Racing will park their 83 foot state-of-the-art race rig along with the team’s two fresh top fuel bikes. Then at 3:45 on Saturday any drag bike owner in the area is invited to fire up their machine and rattle the Museum’s windows. If you want…

  • Lean, Mean Green Machine

    Snakebit Sam
    16 May 2012 | 7:37 am
    Image and post: Sam Kanish

  • But Officer…

    Snakebit Sam
    15 May 2012 | 1:27 pm
    We’ve all been there. Sitting on our bike alongside the road waiting for the guy wearing the Smokey Bear hat in the car behind us with the red light flashing to finish writing our ticket. As we sit and wait we start wondering, “How much is this going to cost me?” And I’m not talking about the fine, the court costs and other fees they add on to the ticket they give you. No, we’re worried about how much our insurance rates are going to go up. Well now there’s a way you can get a ballpark estimate. Insurance.com’s new interactive “Uh-Oh! Calculator” allows you to compute the…

  • “Motocross – The Science of Corners”

    Snakebit Sam
    15 May 2012 | 10:15 am
    While the content of this site is generally considered “Harley” only, we do occasionally have posts about other brands of motorcycles and forms of motorcycling. This is 1 of those posts. It is an ‘Infographic’ from Motocross Gear and it shows the technical aspect of how to make turns. Something all riders should know how to do. “Motocross – The Science of Corners” can be viewed at: www.motocrossgear.com/blog/riding-technique/choosing-the-right-line-the-science-of-corners/ . Now, not all of it is applicable to street riding but there’s some real good…
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  • Suzuki TU250 Review

    8 May 2012 | 3:14 pm
    Retro 250cc Adding to the Marauder 250, Suzuki has returned to a classic design: the single cylinder small displacement universal Japanese motorcycle (UJM). With a low price point, Suzuki’s TU250 aims to be the answer to a double-dip recession, offering motorcyclists a low cost, efficient method of transportation that’s light on fuel, maintenance, and on insurance.Stop waiting for retro style... and start waiting for a retro style bike, that actually has some power...  Read more...

  • International Female Ride Day 2012 - 1 Week Away

    27 Apr 2012 | 1:06 pm
    IFRD 2012 The latest MOTORESS press release went out this morning. With events and rides taking place in Australia, Canada, Dubai, England, Greece, India, Italy, Poland, Russia, the United states and more, this sixth installment of International Female Ride Day is the biggest yet. Read more...

  • Advertise on a Motorcycle Blog

    26 Apr 2012 | 6:45 am
    Blog Ads Have you thought about advertising on a motorcycle blog, or thought about putting advertisements on your own motorcycle blog? Read this first. Read more...

  • Suzuki Boulevard S40 Review

    6 Apr 2012 | 10:55 pm
    Boulevard S40 The heart and soul of the Suzuki S40 is it's “Big Thumper” 650cc single cylinder engine. The model dates back to the 1986 Suzuki Savage 650. The Savage, later renamed the S40 saw no significant changes from 1986 to 2012 save for a drag style handlebar added in 2005. The full review is here: Read more...

  • Motorcycle Chain Drive vs. Belt Drive vs. Shaft Drive

    2 Apr 2012 | 10:29 pm
    Drive Mechanism How much do you know about your motorcycle's drive mechanism? Chain drive. Shaft drive. Belt drive. What's the difference? Which one's best for you? Your needs should be what determines your motorcycle drive mechanism, and here's some info to help! Read more...
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    Motorcycle Parts - Old Bike Barn

  • Props to DP Customs on this awsome Sportster Cafe Racer

    Bear
    13 May 2012 | 1:18 am
    Came across this very muscular looking Sportster Cafe Racer by DP Customs. They have beautiful gallery full of iron head customs check it out http://dpcustomcycles.com/naked_cafe.html   Share

  • Its time to do the DOHC’s

    Bear
    13 May 2012 | 12:53 am
    Seeing more an more Dual Over Head Cam DOHC CB750′s get the Cafe or Chopper treatment. Here’s a pretty sweet Chopper version. I have to wonder how many chopper guys don’t want to see cafes and how many cafe guys have distaste for Choppers? Me I like anything you ride and spin wrenches on. Our pal Martin said it well… comparing these types of machines is just not right, its like comparing saws an hammers different tools different applications. Me I like both Cafe Racers and Choppers… so you can expect more of both! This eBay special was done by by Seax in the UK.

  • Hot Rodding is where we started…

    Bear
    13 May 2012 | 12:47 am
    I’ve been a bike guy through and through since my teens but my roots are in hot rodding and some of my best memories as a kid are wrenching with my Dad Bear Sr. aka “The Tin Man” So I’m pretty excited about this 57 Ford he just picked up. He’s getting close to retirement so its time for a new Hot Rod! Here’s the story of how me and my brother Billy “Caboose” ended up running a bike business and not a hot rod shop. It all comes down to power to weight ratios, the price of hot rods in the 80′s and 90′s and the fact that we could blow…

  • Stay positive and positive stuff happens!

    Bear
    13 May 2012 | 12:44 am
    I have had a few fairly rude private messages asking me how I have time to run a business, if I spend so much time blogging and on Facebook? Well its called 4G an iPhone and a 13 inch Mac. We’re constantly plugged in to 2 things bike culture and the web no mater where I am… here is a shot of me in the “office”. To the nasty questions I reply how do you have time to run a business if your busy looking at my Facebook LOL Keep it positive an positive stuff happens bros! Peace & Grease.  Bear     Share

  • Yamaha XS650 the over looked icon makes a come back!

    Bear
    8 May 2012 | 9:16 pm
    It sure is exciting how much attention the old Yamaha XS650 is getting these days. I came a cross this one at http://praetorianiportucale.blogspot.com Sweet ride!  Enjoy, Bear. yamaha xs650 Share
 
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    Blog Feed from My Harley-Davidson

  • 50000k review of the Road King

    3 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    On the last leg of our recent Bun Burner 2500 my Harley-Davidson® Road King® passed the 50,000 kilometre mark in just short of three years and the question was asked by Rob in a comment "Has she been reliable and would you buy another".  The answer is a resounding yes, but I thought I'd take some time to reflect on the good and the not so good. I get the bike serviced as per the schedule every 8000ks, and usually change the oil every 4,000.  It's very well maintained. I don't really ride it on short rides or around town so most of the k's have been done at…

  • IBA BB2500k

    21 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    We weren't in a rush his morning after riding 2100k's yesterday on our Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycles.  @officerhardass had stayed over to save some time and I woke Zander up, who it seems wasn't aware we'd intended to hit the road again. When I asked him if he wanted to come for a ride he thought I was joking and was a little bit rude. But when I explained it was just a quick ride to Port Macquarie and back for the BB he said "sure" and we were away before 9am. It was the last Sunday of the Easter School Holidays so we were a little concerned that traffic delays at…

  • IBA SS2000 - Iron Butt Ride

    20 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    Today @officerhardass (formerly known as Heffy and JP) and I took our Harley-Davidson® Road Kings® on the next logical Iron Butt Ride, a SaddleSore 2000k. 16 y.o. Zanderhar decided to come along for the 2000km+ ride that had to be completed within 24 hours as my pillion, he's tough. Safety considerations and the SS2000k Route With safety the priority, particularly with the precious cargo as pillion, Mrs Wom who had studied the SS2000k documentation and the IBA Archive of Wisdom dictated that slabs (freeways) be used where possible. These roads not only allow us to maintain a good…

  • Central Coast Harley Davidson

    7 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    The other day I went for a short ride on my Harley-Davidson® Road King® to check out the new Harley-Davidson Dealership on the Central Coast (NSW).  Central Coast Harley-Davidson is a new dealership run by Chris Watson who is well known in the motorcycle industry but not for H-D's. Chris has a successful "insert major Japanese Brands Here" dealership in Cessnock (that I also visited a while back but that's another story) and enjoys a great reputation among his customers there, particularly off-road/adventure ridin community. The Central Coast Harley-Davidson dealership…

  • SPOT Connect Review

    25 Mar 2012 | 9:00 am
    Here's my detailed review of the SPOT Connect Satellite Messenger and how it works with my iPhone 4s. The SPOT connect review is based on real experience using it while riding my Harley-Davidson® Road King®. A while back I used to use the QStarz B-Q1300 to log my rides on my Harley-Davidson®.  It generally worked well but was a bit fiddly because you needed to press the little button for exactly the right length of time to get it working (impossible in gloves).  It was rechargable but the battery life was only 12 hours which made it not really that suitable for long day…
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    Dirt Bike Action

  • X-Treme Freestyle Moto-X Tickets - Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, Costa Mesa, CA

    6 May 2012 | 8:03 pm
    X-Treme Freestyle Moto-X Tickets For Friday, July 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, Costa Mesa, CABuy Tickets Now

  • 2012 Las Vegas Supercross Tickets

    6 May 2012 | 2:53 pm
    2012 Las Vegas Supercross Tickets On Sale For The Monster Energy Las Vegas Supercross Race Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 12:30 PM - Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, NV -  Get Your 2012 Las Vegas Supercross Tickets Now - Buy Tickets Now!

  • KTM OEM Clutch Kits For All Models

    6 May 2012 | 9:34 am
    Genuine KTM OEM Clutch Kits.  Kit Includes friction and steel plates with clutch springs. Available for all KTM models - From $210.83 USD   Free 3 day express shipping

  • Justin Barcia Joins Team Honda To Compete For AMA Supercross and AMA Motocross National Championship

    6 May 2012 | 9:12 am
    Justin Barcia has inked a two-year contract with American Honda to contest both the AMA Supercross and AMA Motocross National Championship for the Team Honda Muscle Milk team for the 2013-2014 seasons. Barcia will ride a Honda CRF450R.

  • Dirt Bike Chain Breaker/Press Kit

    5 May 2012 | 12:23 pm
    HP Tools introduces an all-in-one dirt bike chain breaker and press kit that is both durable and easy to use making maintaining your dirt bike and ATV chain a breeze. For outstanding durability HP Tools constructed the chain press kit from heavy duty steel. With a chain breaker set up included the HP Tools chain press kit truly brings everything together with one tool for chain maintenance.To make service easy on multiple types of chains HP Tools made the chain press kit to work easily with rivet type master links. By being compatible with most 420-520 dirt bike and ATV chains the HP Tools…
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    Automotive Review

  • Kawasaki Ninja 250R

    23 Apr 2012 | 1:07 pm
    Kawasaki Ninja 250R is my motorcycle, but I could journey it twice and, of course, I've been following her driving. At first vision, one might think, as it's a 250cc, that this motorcycle must be a bad entertainer. I believed that, too, maybe because my conventional for evaluations is my 118HP VERSYS 1000, a two rolling wonder. But I started to modify my thoughts when I saw my spouse following

  • Hummer Limousine Review

    3 Apr 2012 | 3:57 pm
    You want to feel the emotion of the Hummer limousine is the most luxurious? Hummer H2 limo length of 8.37 meters dimensionless, 2.18 meters wide and 2.05 meters high is deliberately smuggling to Indonesia to filter consumers who need to be different. Bali was chosen first as the main target of Hummer limousine rental for a large potential market. Island Resort as the most favorable tourist

  • BMW X9

    31 Mar 2012 | 6:53 am
    BMW X9, did you ever think if the Caped Crusader ever gets sick and exhausted of his batmobile and want to have a contemporary car instead? What kind of car he’ll opt for? The one shown above has all that batman would absolutely tumble for. Confirmed as the BMW X9 Concept, the 18-year old developer from Egypt, Khalfi Oussama, might absolutely have believed of a contemporary car for batman before

  • Triumph Daytona 675

    26 Mar 2012 | 1:19 am
    The Triumph Daytona 675 is one limited two-wheel wonder with generating characteristics that are beyond reproach. The exclusive and controversial style conceals a nimble, faultless and relatively docile device a collaboration that is challenging to go with, let alone go beyond. Triumph Daytona 675 Riding the swooping hill streets near to Cartagena routine was a fun time on the Daytona. On the

  • 2012 Honda CBR600RR

    25 Mar 2012 | 5:48 am
    The 2012 Honda CBR600RR melds a gentle and stream-lined framework with perfect energy shipping to create a sensible mixture that continues to be a preferred among game drivers. In rushing, no other 600cc device has won more AMA and Community Supersport tournament than Honda's CBR600. Also available with Honda's exclusive Put together ABS for the epitome of sportbike stopping efficiency, the
 
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    BikersExpressway.com Blog

  • Icon Insulated Denim Motorcycle Pants

    John Ashford
    29 Apr 2012 | 8:41 am
    Icon Insulated Denim Motorcycle Pants Price: $125.00You Save: $10.00 Durable 14oz. denim Removable insulated washable lining Aramid reinforced knee & hip panels. BikersExpressway.com

  • Women's Black Leather Bikini Top with Fringe

    John Ashford
    29 Apr 2012 | 8:39 am
    Women's Black Leather Bikini Top with Fringe Retail Price: $29.95You Save: $10.00  One word: wow! All eyes will be on you in this smokin' bikini top - the Ladies Black Leather Bikini Top with Fringe is one of our sexiest tops yet, another scorching addition to our line of women's biker gear. This little number - a leather triangle-style bikini top - ties at the neck and back, while sassy fringe trim adorns the front for a top that's sure to turn some heads! Constructed of fully-lined Quality Sheep Hide, this ultra-sexy bikini top is also fully adjustable BikersExpressway.com

  • Delux Fabric Rack Bag - Big Bike Parts Inc.

    John Ashford
    29 Apr 2012 | 8:36 am
    Delux Fabric Rack Bag - Big Bike Parts Inc. Retail Price: $109.95You Save: $10.00 Deluxe Rack Bag has 2256 cu. in. of lined storage space. Double zippered main compartment measures 8'' H x 24'' W x 11'' D. The two front compartments measure 8'' H x 6'' W x 3'' D.This remarkable amount of space is contained in a large main compartment with 4 smaller pockets, 3 zippered mesh pockets and 2 easily accessible mesh elastic pockets. Bag securely fastens to luggage rack with a 4 point mounting system. Extra items can be easily carried by securing them to the top of the bag with a bungee or strap…

  • Baby Lucky 13 Black Motorcycle Onesie - Daddy's Lil Piston

    John Ashford
    29 Apr 2012 | 8:34 am
    Baby Lucky 13 Black Motorcycle Onesie - Daddy's Lil Piston Price: $26.95You Save: $10.00  Daddy's Lil Piston Baby Onesie by Lucky-13 Apparel. 100% cotton baby onesie with front screen print logo artwork. Available in sizes 6-24 Months. BikersExpressway.com

  • Alpinestars Harlem Air Vented Motorcycle Boots Black

    John Ashford
    29 Apr 2012 | 8:31 am
    Alpinestars Harlem Air Vented Motorcycle Boots Black  Price: $99.99  Constructed using a combination of breathable mesh and full grain leather Mid cut boot, fitted with instep and Achilles flex zones providing freedom of lateral movement and superior comfort Mesh panels on the side of the boot allow for a comfortable, secure fit whilst providing superior ventilation, Double density injected ankle protection molded into the inner structure of the boot BikersExpressway.com
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    Arizona Motorcycle Accident Blog

  • Arizona Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

    Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
    15 May 2012 | 5:31 pm
    May is Arizona Motorcycle Safety Awareness month. One thing we thought we would bring to the attention of motorcycle riders is to pay extra special attention to animals crossing the highways or roadways. Animals are at fault for many accidents in Arizona. Arizona motorcycle accidents happen many times with animals crossing the road, so look for those signs regarding animals. Although animals are not legally at fault, it may be that if they have an owner the owner may be at fault for not keeping track of their animal. It is important for people to remember that riding a motorcycle can be very…

  • Man Dies in Mesa Motorcycle Crash

    Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
    11 May 2012 | 1:43 pm
    As experienced Mesa motorcycle crash attorneys, we are dismayed by the death of a man in a collision reported by KPHO Channel 5 on May 3. The motorcycle rider was eastbound on Southern Avenue around 11:00 p.m. on Thursday evening when a car travelling westbound made a left turn in front of the rider, resulting in an accident that caused life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a local hospital but died from the injuries. Reports from police indicate that the rider was wearing a helmet. There is no word on whether the driver who failed to yield will be cited for the crash. Mesa Motorcycle…

  • Chandler Motorcycle Crash Involves Police Officer

    Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
    10 May 2012 | 7:41 pm
    As experienced Chandler motorcycle crash attorneys, we are very concerned by the rise in accidents involving police officers, including a crash reported by KPHO on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. The police officer involved in the collision was riding on Loop 202 westbound near the exit for McQueen Road when the accident occurred. Traffic stopped quickly on the freeway due to an accident and the officer was unable to stop his motorcycle. He rear-ended a car traveling in front of him on the roadway. The officer was transported to a nearby hospital to be treated for his injuries, though the extent of…

  • Keeping Safe in Apache Junction during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

    Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
    9 May 2012 | 1:32 pm
    The number one cause of an Apache Junction motorcycle collision is that drivers often don’t see a motorcycle. As experienced Arizona motorcycle accident injury attorneys, we want everyone to remember that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and all drivers should keep their eyes on the road and be on the lookout for motorcycle riders to help reduce the number of collisions. Motorcycle accidents aren’t only caused by failure to see a rider, however. Reports by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) indicate that the speed of the car and the motorcycle are also contributing…

  • Two Injured in Wikieup Motorcycle Collision

    Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
    8 May 2012 | 5:24 pm
    As experienced motorcycle collision attorneys, we were shocked to hear the news of a crash that involved two people riding on one motorcycle on Monday, April 30th, 2012, according to KPHO News. The motorcycle was travelling northbound on US-93 when the crash occurred. Both people were taken by life flight helicopter to a nearby emergency room to be treated for serious injuries. Initial reports on the Wikieup motorcycle accident have not indicated whether the crash involved only the motorcycle or if other vehicles were involved in the collision. The current state of the motorcycle rider and…
 
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    Dennis Kirk Powersports Blog

  • New Weekly Promos for 5/13

    Sarah
    13 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    We are so excited to have all sorts of new merchandise here at Dennis Kirk! Check it out so you can ride in style this summer! Harley & Metric – FREE Easyriders hat with the purchase of ANY Easyriders apparel. Shop Easyriders apparel here and enter promo code “ERFREEHAT” in your cart to get your hat. Sport Bike – Check out our huge selection of Alpinestars gear! Off Road – Casual apparel from the hit show Nitro Circus is here!  

  • Paul Yaffe Bike Build Update – Frame

    Sarah
    11 May 2012 | 2:25 pm
    We promised you updates on Paul Yaffe’s bike build for the $100,000 Magazine Sweepstakes, so here is some information on what could be your custom bagger! The guys over at Rolling Thunder put together a one-off frame for Paul’s bike build. The frame will be housing a special 111-inch S&S motor. Check out the photos of the bike frame below and head over to our Facebook to see even  more great pictures. Have you entered the sweepstakes yet? If not, visit our sweepstakes page to enter!

  • The Dennis Kirk “Watch & Win” YouTube Contest

    Sarah
    8 May 2012 | 2:29 pm
    Enter 3 ways: 1. Subscribe to our YouTube channel 2. “Like” us on Facebook AND Post a comment telling us what you’d buy with a $250 Gift Card from Dennis Kirk. 3. Subscribe to our Blog (enter your email in the right hand column) Enter 3 times by completing all three options! It’s that simple. You have until May 31st to enter, after which, a winner for the $250 Dennis Kirk gift card will be selected at random, from all entries via all three categories. The winner will be notified by the network to which they subscribed and announced on June 1st. Subscribe to our YouTube…

  • Congrats to April’s $150 Gift Card Winner!

    Sarah
    7 May 2012 | 2:37 pm
    I know what you’re thinking, “Wait…$150? I thought they gave away $100 gift cards for reviews.” Well, you’re half right. Every month, Dennis Kirk customers submit product reviews on their purchases online. At the end of each month, we randomly choose one of them to receive a $100 DK gift card BUT if they submit pictures or video they win an additional $50. Well this month our lucky winner submitted a photo and is now our first winner of the $150 gift card! Now that we have that cleared up, we’d like to congratulate Matt Mausner of Oviedo, FL,  for winning…

  • You Could Win a Set of Metzeler Tires!

    Sarah
    3 May 2012 | 9:56 am
    Winning has never been so easy! If you subscribe to our email promotions now through November you will be automatically entered for the chance to win a pair of Metzeler tires of your choice. Entering to win is simple. Just visit www.denniskirk.com/subscribe, enter your email address, check the promotions you are interested in, and click “Sign Up for Promotions”. Now you’re entered in the Metzeler Tire Givewaway! Already signed up to receive our email promos? Then you literally do not have to do anything to enter this giveaway! Every month from May to November we will be…
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  • 2012 MotoGP Le Mans Preview

    Bruce Allen
    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Round Four of the 2012 MotoGP season lifts off this weekend in northern France at historic Le Mans, where they've been racing one thing or another for over 90 years.

  • Infineon Raceway West Coast Moto Jam Report

    Tom Roderick and Kevin Duke
    10 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Drama and racing are synonymous, and last weekend's West Coast Moto Jam at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California, delivered both.

  • 2012 European Literbike Shootout Teaser - Video

    Troy Siahaan
    10 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    We're hard at work conducting our test of the exotic literbikes: Aprilia RSV4 R APRC, BMW S1000RR and Ducati 1199 Panigale S. We're not finished yet, but here's our first impressions about each bike after romping on them at the fantastic Thunderhill.

  • 2012 Brammo Empulse and Empulse R First Look

    Pete Brissette
    9 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    With fanfare akin to a movie premiere, Brammo finally took the wraps off its long awaited production-level Empulse and Empulse R models in Hollywood, Calif.

  • 2012 Piaggio X10 350 Review

    Tor Sagen
    7 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    The Piaggio X10 is the famed scooter producer's new flagship model and it's aimed at a grown up market that knows how to appreciate everyday comforts.
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    Discount Motorcycle Parts

  • When to Buy Motorcycle Luggage

    admin
    10 May 2012 | 10:36 pm
    When to buy motorcycle luggage is a good question which probably depends on the biker you ask and their personality. Me I procrastinate so I would probably invest in some form of motorcycle luggage real close to the first long trip I plan to take. Ok honestly the last time I was already on the road and stopped and dumped the backpack for a tank bag that fit all my stuff. Proably not the wisest move but hey it works for me! Anyways when you want to buy something to store some things on the bike on you have lots of choices as to how you want to go about doing it. You can either go with some…

  • Taking The Last Ride In Style

    admin
    6 May 2012 | 10:34 pm
    I happend across something today on Google Plus. One of the guys I have in my circles Jörg Grossmann posted an article out of a German newspaper talking about taking the last ride. Jörg started a burial service for bikers that wanted to take the last leg of the trip to their final resting grounds by motorcycle. So no hearse but a motorcycle with a sidecar attachment rides you too take that dirt nap. I thought this is very unique. As it turns out he was inspired on a visit to the USA where he witnessed a guy taking his last ride out with his buddies in a motorcycle hearse. I do think…

  • Check Out The New Confederate Motorcycle

    admin
    4 May 2012 | 11:32 pm
    Those Confederate Bastards have done it again! Pulled a beautiful bike off once again the X132 Hellcat is just a sheer piece of perfection. very minimalist looking and yet exactly what you would want to be seen on. For a mere $54,450 and yes that is american money before you ask . You too can be a proud honor of one of these. Ok honestly if I had that kind of cash laying around this freaking motorcycle would be in the garage or much more likely in the living room replacing the coffee table maybe. I love the looks of this bike as well as the power it puts out. Were talking a 132 cubic inch…

  • Motorcycle Jacket How Will you Live

    admin
    3 May 2012 | 11:18 pm
    I thought my trusty motorcycle jacket I have had for almost ten years has had it and I was going to have to come to terms with looking at some other biker jackets to replace you. But alas it was just a mere zipper after all! Ok so this is how this started. I am about to swing a leg over my Moto Guzzi chopper and head out for a meeting for lunch. All is well at first but on the way home the zipper goes to shite. Well I think I took the old beast to at least a half dozen taylors and local alteration shops to find out since a real motorcycle jacket made from leather is so thick very few people…

  • On The Want List The Ducati 1098S

    admin
    29 Apr 2012 | 1:04 pm
    I saw one of these beauties in a motorcycle store locally today and just really want one now. The black and red color scheme is perfect Chaotic Motorsport colors so it is a must own! Well ok lets look at what all this bad boy has to offer. Were talking 0-60mph in under 3 seconds and a top speed of 198mph. So its definitely a bike for anyone that likes to rip thru some twisties and has a taste for speed and rocking acceleration. The bike is pushing 160hp at a dry weight of 381 lbs so very light. You can find these on ebay and in your local exotic bike shops. I am seeing prices around 15-17k+ .
 
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