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    Bikes in the Fast Lane

  • Ivory Coast: Scary Man

    Mike Werner
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    This is one very scary man. Have a look at his eyes.... scary. I don't think I'll pay the Ivory Coast a visit for the time being... ...

  • Quantya To Release New Electric Motorcycle?

    Mike Werner
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:00 am
    Swiss electric motorcycle manufacturer will be unveiling a new electric motorcycle (or scooter) in Switzerland on the 21st of February at the Swiss-Moto exhibition. AutoBlogGreen have some speculation what it can be... ...

  • France: 13 March 2010 - Major Protest Ride Planned

    Mike Werner
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    The French government are looking at removing the last freedom motorcycle have in France; lane-splitting (filtering). Many years it was tolerated, now they want to make it illegal. The French Angry Biker Association (FFMC) is planning a protest day on March the 13th. They will be asking all bikers to stay in the lane during rush hour, adding 100,000's of vehicles to the traffic jams. That should show the authorities why it's a stupid idea... ...

  • South Africa: Promoting Tourism Through Motorcycles

    Mike Werner
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    South Africa are using motorcycles (but obviously not exclusively) to promote tourism to their country. Their tourist information website even has a page dedicated to motorcycle adventurers. How cool is that for a country? ...

  • 29 Honda Motorcycle Ads from Around The World

    Mike Werner
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    As with previous motorcycle manufacturers, here's what we've found for Honda. Here are 29 Honda motorcycle advertisements from around the globe. My favorite one is shown here... ...
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  • "American Chopper" is No More: Final Episode to Air February 11th

    8 Feb 2010 | 7:32 am
    It seems all those arguments and legal back and forths have finally come to a head: American Chopper has been canceled, and the final episode will air on TLC this Thursday, February 11th at 9:00 pm (8:00 pm, central.) The show originally debuted on Discovery Channel in 2003. A voiceover on a TLC promo mentions "...a year of change and challenge," suggesting the Teutul family just don't have it in 'em any more to take part in a reality television show. The cancellation could also signal-- at least in the eyes of mainstream America-- the final death throws of the custom chopper. What do you…

  • Harley Goes Hollywood... at Least Through Oscar Season

    7 Feb 2010 | 8:39 pm
    Harley-Davidson loves to play up their Hollywood history, and an upcoming exhibit at their Milwaukee museum is timed to coincide with the 2010 Academy Awards. From February 12 - March 14, a variety of bikes will be on display at their "Harleys & Hollywood" show. The exhibit will include bikes from Star Trek, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Wild Hogs, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Visitors will be able to pose for pictures in the saddle of the Softail ridden by Shia LaBeouf in Indiana Jones (pictured above; click to enlarge.) In addition to the bikes on display, a…

  • Motorcycle Mutt: What Happens When You Cross an Alfa Romeo With a Bobber

    7 Feb 2010 | 7:51 pm
    Here's a two-wheeled curiosity from the mechanical island of Dr. Moreau: Crossbreed Cycles took the heart of a 1970s era Alfa Romeo-- in this case, an all-aluminum 2.5 liter V6 that churns out a reported 156 horsepower-- and shoehorned it into a hardtail Kraftec frame, hooking it up to a four-speed Harley gearbox and Kawasaki ZXR 750-sourced forks and brakes. Its name? Why, Alfabeast, of course. But what's especially trick about this high-powered one-off is the way everything comes together, from the four downdraft Weber carbs protruding upward through the tank to the six counterintuitively…

  • One Man's Obsession: A Photo Gallery of Jerry Kieffer's Amazing 1/8th Scale Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Model

    7 Feb 2010 | 5:44 pm
    After retiring from his job as a field rep for a Wisconsin power company, Jerry Kieffer dove deep into his passion of building perfectly scaled mechanical models. Kieffer says he's a non-professional machinist who learned his craft primarily through trial and error, creating immaculate (and functional) renditions of steam engines, miniature tools, and a John Deere tractor in tiny scale before he ventured into the two-wheeled realm. Using his restored 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead as a prototype, Kieffer proceeded to build a 1/6th scale version of the bike's pushrod-actuated v-twin (which…

  • 2010 Kawasaki Buyer's Guide: Key Specs and Pricing for Every Motorcycle Kawasaki Sells

    3 Feb 2010 | 8:13 pm
    Don't let my recent review of the hooligan-friendly 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 fool ya; hot rods are but a sliver of the Kawasaki motorcycle lineup. There's a broad spread of cruisers, from the Vulcan 900 Classic ($8,149) to the Vulcan 1700 Classic Nomad ($15,199), as well as sportier touring options like the Concours 14 ($14,599). Wanna hit the dirt? Kawi's offerings range from the humble KLX110 offroader ($2,099) to the aggro KX450F motocrosser ($8,049), and everything in between... not the mention dual purpose standards like the KLR650 ($5,999). But of course, Kawasaki's also home to the…
 
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  • American Chopper TV Show Canceled

    Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:44 am
    Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - The long running pseudo reality show American Chopper has been canceled. After Paul, Jr. left the show and Paul, Sr. sued his son, the show finally succumbed to the same fate as many custom build shops. The finale will run this Thursday, February 11th. Now if TLC could start a show [...]

  • Is Any Motorcycle Company Indispensable?

    Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"
    4 Feb 2010 | 7:52 am
    Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - With so many things to occupy your time and attention, so many needs and wants competing for your disposable income, where do motorcycles fit in to your life, when do your expenditures on motorcycle related products and services or even the motorcycles themselves, move ahead of other potential choices? The [...]

  • Zeppelin Board Track Racer with Hub Center Steering

    Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"
    2 Feb 2010 | 7:48 am
    Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Here's a project that's different, it's the Zeppelin, Harley Davidson WR powered, hub center steering, board track racer. It's the work of Roel van der Heide, a retired Dutch steelworker, who has been building the Chiqane series of motorcycles where he developed his hub center steering design. After the article announcing [...]

  • CSA Performance Wheels Relaunches Dymag Motorcycle Wheels

    Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"
    2 Feb 2010 | 4:59 am
    Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Chris Shelley left a comment on my earlier post about Dymag Racing going bankrupt. It looks like CSA Ventures has bought up the Dymag business and equipment with plans to get things rolling in March. The new company is called CSA Performance Wheels. Chris says: CSA Ventures announces that it has [...]

  • Hub Center Steering Kit from ISR of Sweden

    Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"
    1 Feb 2010 | 5:29 am
    Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Maybe you can't build a motorcycle quite like Stellan Egeland, but at least now you have access to some of the same exotic components he uses. The Harrier, Stellan's most recent custom, had a very unique look due to hub center steering, which more than looking good, worked very well, [...]
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  • Hang In There Readers

    ronman1
    18 Jan 2010 | 7:19 am
    I know it’s been some time since my last post. I do have a few things to get up on the blog as soon as I can find the time. I’ve had a change in my work schedule and I just haven’t been able to sit down and get something ready to put on the blog. Ride Safe, Ronman

  • Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

    ronman1
    23 Nov 2009 | 4:18 pm
    Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is located near Corbin Kentucky on highway 90.  The entire area is loaded with great roads to ride.  This is one of the many parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps   The Dupont Lodge is a sight to behold with its Hemlock beams and knotty pine.  This rustic building is very warm and inviting.  There is a great restaurant located inside the Dupont Lodge.    For me the best feature of this wonderful Kentucky State Park is by far the falls.  This is one of only two places known to have a moonbow.  That’s right,  you can view a…

  • Alvin C. York State Park

    ronman1
    26 Oct 2009 | 5:26 pm
    Nestled in the beauty of the mountains along the Cumberland Plateau you will find Pall Mall Tennessee.  The ride along  U.S. 127 is very relaxing.  On this fall day it was simply beautiful.  I honestly didn’t mind the clouds or cool temperatures.  Even the mist and light rain set the mood for this journey.  I can’t help but remember days such as this from my youth.  I loved when the weather was like it is on this day.  You see these conditions were perfect for coon hunting.  Oh how I loved traipsing through the woods behind those Bluetick coon hounds.   Pall Mall is…

  • Practice Makes Perfect

    ronman1
    19 Oct 2009 | 12:59 pm
    We have all heard that old saying “Practice makes perfect”.  The thing that you don’t hear is that if you practice doing something wrong then you’ll continue to get better at doing it the wrong way.  Transfer this into riding.  If you’ve never learned the proper riding skills then you will continue to ride in a less than safe manner.  I strongly encourage each and every one of you to take a riding skills class.  I promise that you will learn something no matter how many years you’ve been riding. The HOG Chapter that I’m a member off is fortunate…

  • Sights from my Vacation

    ronman1
    18 Oct 2009 | 9:46 am
    It was so very wonderful to have ten nights off work.  To the best of my knowledge this was the longest vacation that I’ve ever experienced.  I’ll have to also say that I was more relaxed and rejuvenated after this vacation than any other as well.  I had so many things I wanted to do.  Not all of my goals were accomplished.  That just leaves me something to look forward too and goals to focus on. I want to share a couple of the photographs that I took on my time off.  For those of you that have followed me for any length of time know that I have no problem stopping to take…
 
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  • Ducati mulls big-money new Desmosedici RR road bike

    9 Feb 2010 | 6:48 am
    Factory sources suggest Ducati is debating whether to reprise the runaway success of its Desmosedici RR with a new carbon-framed model following MotoGP's 2012 switch to 1000cc. Ducati Desmosedicis for sale Reaction to 2008's original ultimate race replica staggered the...

  • Stunning Alitalia Aprilia RSV4 revealed

    9 Feb 2010 | 6:37 am
    This is Aprilia's gorgeous new Alitalia liveried-RSV4. The Italian airline will sponsor Max Biaggi and Leon Camier's 200mph+ V4s in WSB this season, lending the bikes a stunning tricolore paint scheme that perfectly suits its angluar lines.

  • Best deals on 2008-2009 Yamaha R6s

    9 Feb 2010 | 5:59 am
    In the February 10 issue of MCN, we've tested the revised 2010 Yamaha R6 against the 2008-2009 model R6, in order to find out exactly what difference the new ECU and exhaust has made. Yamaha R6s for sale The older...

  • World first ride of new MV Agusta F4 coming up!

    9 Feb 2010 | 5:26 am
    I’ll be riding the new MV Agusta F4 this Friday in Almeria, Spain. Although visibly similar to the old F4, it’s new from the ground-up. There’s a new 186bhp 998cc in-line-four-cylinder engine, chassis and electronics package, which includes an eight-stage...

  • The Triumph jacket that could 'get you hurt'

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:41 am
    An MCN reader has warned of his fears a new Triumph jacket could invite trouble for its wearer. MAG member and West Midlands resident Carl Lolley says he believes the logo on Triumph’s Marlon Brando jacket is too similar to...
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  • Thundersprint All Star Classic Entry List

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    Classic Racing icons Jim Redman and Sammy Miller are just two of the names signed up to participate in the 2010 Thundersprint with their vintage racing machines.

  • Single Track Mind - Racing Athletes

    9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    Frank remembers the racing era before riders were athletes, when fitness meant showing up on time to the race and reasonably sober.

  • MotorcycleUSA Sponsors Holeshots in '10

    9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    MotorcycleUSA has announced its continued commitment to sponsor the Holeshot Awards in the GNCC, AMA ATVMX, AMA Amateur National MX, and the Women's MX Series in 2010.

  • 2009 Honda CRF450X Long-Term Wrap-Up

    8 Feb 2010 | 5:00 pm
    The 2009 Honda CRF450X ISDE Project Bike finally made it back to the States so we rode it more before turning it back over to its owners at Honda. Here’s the finally tally on how it performed in one of the world’s most difficult off-road races.

  • Harley-Davidson Museum Highlights Hollywood

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:28 pm
    From February 12 to March 14, the Harley-Davidson Museum will highlight famous Hollywood stars and motorcycles.
 
 
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  • The Dumb Way Round

    Chris Hunter
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:30 am
    The Danes have always had the travel bug. After all, they discovered Iceland in the 9th century and, as Vikings, spent a good amount of time raiding the British Isles. Upholding this fine tradition over a thousand years later are Tormod Amlien and Klaus Ulvestad: as we speak, they’re circumnavigating the globe on two ancient Nimbus motorcycles. The bikes are rough-and-ready machines—they’re ostensibly late 1930s models, but in reality, both are a motley assortment of parts from multiple sources, including the military and police. They’ve been fitted with sidecars and extensively…

  • Yuri Shif Custom

    Chris Hunter
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:30 am
    Belarus is a European country—pop. 9.85m—that most folks would have difficulty finding on a map. (It’s on the western border of Russia.) It’s not a place you’d expect to find a top-flight custom motorcycle designer, but a Belarusian machine won the Best Streetfighter trophy at the last Custombike show in Germany. And that same bike has just won the Best International Builder award at the Verona expo in Italy. The bike is called DUster and it’s from YSC, a name to look out for in the future. Owner Yuri Shif has created a very original look—baroque is the word that springs…

  • Honda RC125 replica

    Chris Hunter
    7 Feb 2010 | 9:30 am
    This replica of a works Honda motocross bike is causing a ripple in vintage motocross circles. In the mid-70s, the poster boy for motocross was Marty Smith, and he rode an RC125 Elsinore. Although it looked similar to the Elsinore you could buy at your local dealer, it was actually a seriously tricked-out bike [PDF]. And now the Vintage Factory has created this replica, complete with a multitude of works parts. The company specializes in first class restorations, building Honda MR50, XR75, and CR125 and 250 Elsinores—including ‘themed’ bikes such as FMF, DG and Mugen racers from the…

  • BMW R69S custom

    Chris Hunter
    6 Feb 2010 | 9:30 am
    I’d be a very happy man if this was the sight that greeted me when I opened my garage door on a Saturday morning. Unfortunately, this is not my workshop; it’s that of Ritmo Sereno in Tokyo, a treasure-trove of exquisite vintage machinery. Right now they’re working on this R69S, which is being customized to a client’s specification. The Munich-built R69S had a long production run—throughout most of the 1960s—and was powered by a 594 cc boxer twin putting out 42 bhp. It was not the fastest machine you could buy, but the engineering was state-of-the-art. The motorcycle…

  • Triumph Bonneville Tridays Edition

    Chris Hunter
    5 Feb 2010 | 9:30 am
    Every year in June, the small Austrian market town of Neukirchen changes its name for three days to Newchurch and celebrates all things British. Thousands of Triumph enthusiasts converge on the town for the annual Tridays rally, which has become one of the largest motorcycle gatherings in Europe. This year, there’s even a limited edition bike to celebrate the event, and it can be ordered from Triumph dealers. The idea came from Triumph’s Uli Brée—who also organizes the Tridays—and Jochen Schmitz-Linkweiler, owner of the German custom shop LSL. Just twenty limited editions will be…
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  • Harley-Davidson Declares March As National Garage Party Month

    26 Feb 2010 | 3:02 pm
    Harley-Davidson Declares March As National Garage Party MonthDealerships across the Country to Host Women-Only Garage Parties in March 2010.MILWAUKEE (December 7, 2009) – Harley-Davidson has announced plans for National Garage Party Month, when dealerships across the country will host Garage Party events during March 2010. Harley-Davidson Garage Party events provide a fun, social environment for women to learn about the sport of motorcycling, as well as meet other women who are interested in riding. Dealers host the events year-round, but the Motor Company has declared March as a special…

  • Aprilia USA Alerts Dealers and Owners to Pending Recall of RSV4

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:02 pm
    Aprilia USA Alerts Dealers and Owners to Pending Recall of RSV4Aprilia Italy has announced its intent to recall a limited number of RSV4 motorcycles for engine replacement.Aprilia Italy has announced its intent to recall a limited number of RSV4 motorcycles for engine replacement. While only a small number of production units are affected, the recall impacts all RSV4 motorcycles delivered within the U.S. market to-date. Photo Gallery: Aprilia USA Alerts Dealers and Owners to Pending Recall of RSV4 - Motorcyclist MagazineRead More | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us

  • Team Foremost Insurance / Pegram Racing Ducati confirms its participation in the 2010 AMA Pro Racing American Superbike Series

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:02 pm
    Team Foremost Insurance / Pegram Racing Ducati confirms its participation in the 2010 AMA Pro Racing American Superbike SeriesFebruary 5, 2010 - Hebron, OhioIn 2009, after winning three AMA superbike races, the team finished fourth in the final point standings. With great support from Ducati North America and Foremost Insurance, the team developed a strong foundation built around Ducati's flagship Superbike, the 1098 R. Photo Gallery: Team Foremost Insurance / Pegram Racing Ducati confirms its participation in the 2010 AMA Pro Racing American Superbike Series - Motorcyclist MagazineRead More…

  • Shenandoah National Park Invites Motorcyclists to Ride Skyline Drive

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:02 pm
    Shenandoah National Park Invites Motorcyclists to Ride Skyline DriveNational Scenic Byway and National Historic LandmarkSkyline Drive - a National Scenic Byway and National Historic Landmark - offers motorists some of the most breathtaking views of Virginia's Shenandoah National Park. The scenic roadway, built during the Depression, winds 105 miles along the crest of the mountains through the length of the park, showcasing panoramic landscape vistas from the east to the…

  • Massachusetts motorcyclists getting insurance premium refunds

    8 Feb 2010 | 3:02 pm
    Massachusetts motorcyclists getting insurance premium refundsInsurance companies overcharged consumers by $11 millionPICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Motorcyclists who had insurance through three companies in Massachusetts will get refunds from hundreds to thousands of dollars under a settlement agreement between the state and the insurance companies.Read More | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us
 
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  • Roehr Motorcycles to Introduce 2 Performance Electric Motorcycles

    For those unfamiliar with Roehr Motorcycles, LLC, Roehr currently builds America’s fastest sport bike, the 180hp 1250sc. Recognizing the potential in new and growing electric motorcycle market, Roehr has developed and is set to introduce two production ebikes. Today’s electric motorcycles are not toys and these impressive bikes from Roehr certainly seem to prove that point. The eSuperbike and the eSupersport [For Complete Post Click Here]

  • Florida Dealers Unite for Motorcycle Miles for Moffitt

    This year, the Harley-Davidson dealerships in Tampa, Brandon and New Port Richey are joining forces to host the Inaugural Motorcycle Miles for Moffitt Poker Run! This event incorporates our motto of “turning miles into milestones for cancer research” and will take place on Saturday, February 13th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm and will benefit the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer and Research Institute’s [For Complete Post Click Here]

  • Harley-Davidson is Going Hollywood!

    Timed to coincide with the 2010 Academy Awards and starting this Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI will open an exhibit titled “Harleys & Hollywood”. In line with Harley’s longstanding love affair with Hollywood, the exhibit is slated to feature motorcycles that have become part of Pop Culture. Motorcycles owned by Steve McQueen, Clark Gable, Jesse James [For Complete Post Click Here]

  • Final Episode of American Chopper to Air Thursday February 11, 2010

    Beginning on TLC’s sister network, Discovery, back in 2003 and shifting to TLC in 2008 The once mega popular and always entertaining “American Chopper” has Been Canceled. TLC has quietly pulled the plug on once popular custom motorcycle-themed reality series, and has confirmed over the weekend that this Thursday’s episode will be its last “after six successful seasons.” According to a Network [For Complete Post Click Here]

  • Whiskerz Pub – Easthampton, MA- A Dive Bar With Biker Flair

    By Jenn Smith, Berkshire Eagle Staff   -  Thursday, Feb. 04 EASTHAMPTON — On Saturday night, I left the Berkshires around 8 p.m., and headed east on Route 9. One of my best friends was celebrating a birthday, a night I wouldn’t miss for anything. I met up with her, and some of her family and friends at the Toasted Owl, a sizable [For Complete Post Click Here]
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  • Crucial tips for the backyard motorcycle builder

    Jesper
    4 Feb 2010 | 12:54 am
    If you’re planning to chop your old triumph or thinking of building a chopper, bobber or what ever you wanna call it, here’s a good resource for some killer advice. Lowbrow Customs who specialize in parts for triumph bobbers and hard to find motorcycle parts have a tech tips section that I believe you will [...]

  • Two Wheel Terrors II, DVD review

    Jesper
    11 Jan 2010 | 4:53 am
    Two Wheel Terrors 2 is the latest movie from the Vanschyndel brothers in the lines of the skater movie like motorcycle DVD’s that has been surfacing over the last few years. Two Wheel Terrors 2 is stuffed with cool motorcycles covering everything, I think, except crotch rockets and big touring bikes. But mostly it’s a tribute [...]

  • Panther shaped motorcycle

    Jesper
    4 Jan 2010 | 12:49 am
    You see some weird shit now and again, and this one is in the red. English interior designer, Barrend Massow built a panther shaped motorcycle. I totally recognize the effort and amount of work a project like this must have demanded. I more than respect the ability to take a crazy idea to a finished [...]

  • Happy motorcycles adventures in 2010

    Jesper
    31 Dec 2009 | 12:36 am
    Did you ever dream of going across Africa on motorcycle? Surfing through YouTube this morning I found some Yamaha Super Teneré videos that got me dreaming of long motorcycle journeys. I was never that big on Africa so I’d probably seek east. Maybe start out in Finland and ride all the way through Russia to [...]

  • Favorites from Custombike 2009

    Jesper
    23 Dec 2009 | 2:01 am
    You’ve seen a lot of the awesome motorcycles from Custombike 2009 now. But I’m going to show you just one last set. These are my personal favorites from the show. I have put captions on the ones I could. Enojoy, and thank you for looking. Please feel free to share your opinion.
 
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  • Adventure Sidecar Classes and Tours

    Carla King
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:23 am
     Adventure sidecar classes (S/TEP) and tours in the Pacific Northwest 2010, from Adventure Sidecar.Novice S/TEP class the following weekends:    May 14, 15 & 16    June 11, 12 & 13    August 27, 28 & 29These classes cover basic sidecar motorcycle operation and riding skills with and without a passenger. This is what you need to learn to corner with confidence cope with the unexpected challenges that traffic and road conditions present.The registration fee is $260. Class is limited to a maximum of 12 students. Sidecars are available for use in the Novice Class at no extra…

  • Alone, Illegal and Broke Down (on a motorcycle in China) Part 2

    Carla King
    5 Feb 2010 | 5:52 pm
    This story is a continuation of  Alone, Illegal and Broke Down in China Part II of the first story from my upcoming book Alone, Illegal and Broke Down: Stories from motorcycling in China A man pushes his way through the girls and speaks in sharp tones that makes them stop giggling and stand aside. He is very young and so thin that his brown wool pinstriped suit hangs on him in folds like on a coat hanger. His hair is carefully clipped and gelled into a stiff American fifties-style flat-top, with one lock left long to hang rakishly in his face. He tosses his head back to fling the lock out of…

  • Dirt Bike School Marathon in Irvine, California benefits Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Carla King
    1 Feb 2010 | 10:17 am
    In support of the PINK breast cancer awareness theme for the February 13 Anaheim III Supercross, Kawasaki is sponsoring 24-hours of dirt bike training. The flyer below includes the class start times and registration information.  All you need is a pair of jeans, boots that cover your ankles and a long-sleeve shirt. They'll provide the rest!  Space is limited to the first 75 who register (ages 14 and up).  All participants will receive a free ticket to Anaheim III, an exclusive track walk and a one-of-a-kind behind the scenes Monster Energy Kawasaki pit tour.  The class is free, with a…

  • Special All-Sidecar Program on Side Stand Up Motorcycle Radio Show

    Carla King
    26 Jan 2010 | 6:35 pm
    Let's Talk Sidecars: A Special All-Sidecar Program on Side Stand Up Motorcycle Radio ShowWednesday, January 27, 2010 7:00-9:00pm Eastern TimeMore info Join us in the live chat room If you miss the program, you can catch the archive at the same URL.Join us on Side Stand Up Motorcycle Radio this Wednesday January 27, 2010 starting at 7:00 pm ET for two whole hours of sidecar talk! Side Stand Up host Tom Lowdermilk and Motorcycle Misadventures' Carla King will interview a whole lineup of guests including:Doug Bingham aka Mr. Sidecar Joyce Canfield of the United Sidecar Association Scott Whitney…

  • Today 4-7pm PT SSU Radio: Motorcycle Travel & Road Food with Sam Manicom

    Carla King
    26 Jan 2010 | 3:43 pm
    Catch  Side Stand Up tonight at 8:30 Eastern (that's 5:30 Pacific) for my chat with  world traveling motorcycle author Sam Manicom about finding food on the road in even the most remote places, camping stoves, cutlery, packing, tips, stories. This is going to be fun because Sam's been everywhere. Side Stand Up Motorcycle RadioEvery Tuesday 7-9 Eastern (4-7 Pacific) Join the chat room or listen to the archive.
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  • Scooter-Stuff to Close

    John Davis
    29 Jan 2010 | 9:16 am
    A favorite stop for cruiser riders (and riders in general) Scooter Stuff is shutting down. The following post on the Scooter Stuff home page explains: I'm very sad to say that I'll be closing Scooter Stuff within the next couple of weeks. I'll be having a store wide...

  • Motorcycle Exaggerations

    John Davis
    23 Jan 2010 | 6:32 am
    Like fishing has it’s whoppers such as the “one that got away”, and the outstanding catch which grows in length each time the story is told. So motorcycling has a few exaggerations, urban legends, or better stated; falsehoods, of it’s own. Here’s a few… “I laid it down to avoid crashing.” “I...

  • J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Competitive Information Study Results

    John Davis
    17 Jan 2010 | 6:15 am
    Overall satisfaction with the motorcycle ownership experience increases for a seventh consecutive year to its highest level yet, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Competitive Information StudySM released today. via Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine.

  • The world’s first motorcycle comes up for auction

    John Davis
    17 Jan 2010 | 6:11 am
    It’s a twin cylinder, 4-valve, water -cooled 1488 cc beauty. Features fluids-in-frame and under-engine muffler. The world’s first motorcycle comes up for auction.

  • Ellensburg’s Jonah Street places seventh in Dakar Rally motorbike division

    John Davis
    17 Jan 2010 | 6:04 am
    Ellensburg's Jonah Street places seventh in Dakar Rally motorbike division via Seattle Times Newspaper.
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  • Total Loss

    Stacy
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:51 am
    “Your claim is now being handled by the total loss department,” said the folks from my insurance company. Not exactly a surprise after the damage estimate came out, but man, how sucky is that? It’s not like I did an endo and tweaked the frame, forks, and all the bodywork. Also: if I went to Ron Ayers or bikebandit or whatsit and ordered all the parts necessary to build myself a new SV650 from scratch, it would cost something like $50,000! Those are some expensive bolts! Anyway, sorry for all the boring posts. I don’t really have much to talk about other than how my…

  • An Expensive Mistake

    Stacy
    2 Feb 2010 | 5:06 pm
    Want to see how expensive a “minor” motorcycle crash can be? A friend recently had knee surgery and his 4 hour OR and hospital stay clocked in around $4000. This crash took 5 seconds and cost more than that. Related Posts:An Open Letter Separate Accidents, Similar Circumstances Total Loss

  • Awaiting the Verdict

    Stacy
    1 Feb 2010 | 8:43 am
    Well, the SV is at the dealership getting a damage estimate. Many thanks to 10guy from the PNWRiders forum for trailering my bike all the way to Salem and giving me a ride back. I took some pictures of the carnage before we loaded the bike up, but I’m not quite ready to look at them yet. I expect to receive the estimate from the dealer tomorrow, and the verdict from the insurance claims agent soon after that. When you’re bikeless against your will, everything reminds you of your bike and not being able to ride! I've been feeling a little sad panda lately! Related Posts:Total Loss…

  • I Am One Lucky Dumbass!

    Stacy
    28 Jan 2010 | 5:13 pm
    Well, looks like I’m going to be saying yes to any sponsorship offers that come my way because I’m going to need some extra money. Let’s call it The Dumbass Tax. Why? Because this dumbass wrecked on her ride home yesterday afternoon. Now, don’t get all worried because I’m fine. ATGATT works, folks. It really does. But you’re probably wondering what happened so here’s the story. First, the location. Locals will know this spot well. Here’s the view ahead: And here’s the view behind: So, this is a merging situation. Now picture both lanes…

  • Should I Sell Out or What?

    Stacy
    27 Jan 2010 | 4:00 am
    Why these guys are standing out in the middle of the ocean we'll never know. I received an email the other day from an online motorcycle gear retailer containing an offer of sponsorship for this blog. The jist is this: they send me free stuff, and I give ‘em a link. And if I post a review of the gear, I link back to the retailer’s page. What’s a conscientious blogger to do? Here’s some historical context. I started this blog in 2007, and it’s been blissfully free of advertising since the very beginning. That’s right: no banner ads, no frakkin’ popups,…
 
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  • Time's up for this old scoop...

    ScooterScoop
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:46 am
    In two months we'll be celebrating FIVE years of TheScooterScoop and like the Hummer, over-consumption and Paris Hilton's celebrity status, this old Google Blogspot address has finally overstayed it's welcome. We'd like to give you something with better interactivity and functionality. We want to deliver content that is better, stronger, faster. WE CAN REBUILD IT! Lemme see what kind of parts we got layin' around here to bodge this thing up with. Get back to you in a day or so!

  • Ridley Motorcycles throws in the towel

    ScooterScoop
    2 Feb 2010 | 1:02 pm
    (Come on! Stick that lip in, wipe away those tears! It's too late to cry about it now.)Alas, poor Ridley Motorbikes, we barely knew ye, but looking back at them now I'd say they were one of the few modern motorized bicycles I could actually get excited about. Vintage looks, 70cc engines, certainly inadequate brakes... well, we'd have to do something about that last part. Even though they put up a good fight in 2008, it seems 2009 and a seven year legal battle with Harley were too much for this little company to bear. *snif* Don't you just wanna give 'em a hug? Poor guys.

  • American Pickers - A show for the barn-finder in you

    ScooterScoop
    2 Feb 2010 | 11:27 am
    Don't know if you've still got cable / satellite after "the great recession", but if you do then you might want to keep an eye on the History Channel for a new series called American Pickers (Mondays at 9 / 8 central). The show premiered only a couple of weeks ago, but when you see some of the barn finds they dig up you're likely to become a fan. You should check out the video where Mike and Frank uncover a rare Ape Calessino and not the 2007 reintroduction version (which, in America, is equally rare). Thanks to Vaughn for the scoop! I don't have cable, so it's easy to scoop me on TV related…

  • Introducing the "New" Mustang.

    Tim
    28 Jan 2010 | 12:51 pm
    Our friends over at Motorcycle Classics have a great scoop for us by letting us know The California Scooter Company is bringing back the Mustang motorcycle in three different flavors - The Classic, The Babydoll and The Greaser. When you combine 12 inch wheels, a 150cc 4 stroke engine and a curb weight of less than 250 pounds you can bet these are two scoops of fun. Check them out at Motorcycle Classics.

  • Fuelcell cargo scooter concept

    ScooterScoop
    27 Jan 2010 | 9:30 am
    (click to enlarge)Designer Chengli Hung's cargo bike concept is a two-wheeled attempt at "all things to all people". It's a cargo hauling scooter that can transform into a sort of sport bike by simply swapping or adding components. The bike is describe by the designer as:...a small scooter but have a large integrated storage area and an optional storage compartment in the mid-section of the scooter. The flexible steering handlebar allows the scooter to transform into a more potent motorbike for higher speeds which improves the aerodynamics of this vehicle and brings more pleasure of…
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  • Electric racing controversy continues

    Wes Siler
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:24 am
    This morning, the Isle of Man government issued a bizarre statement intended to address "speculation and unsubstantiated claims" surrounding its decision to drop the TTXGP and replace it with its own event, TT Zero. You'll find the statement reprinted in full below, but essentially it reeks of desperation, making wild accusations to address unspecified criticism. Meanwhile, Azhar Hussain and the TTXGP have moved on, announcing a fourth American race this June at Road America. In fact, this whole controversy has an air of the ridiculous to it, despite the FIM and now the Isle of Man doing…

  • American Chopper Cancelled

    Wes Siler
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:16 am
    The good name of American motorcycling will no longer be sullied by the Teutels' homoerotic father/son catfighting and novelty t-shirt promotion, TLC has cancelled American Chopper. Orange County Choppers and its shaved apes have been plaguing television screens since 2003, but lately the financial success the show inexplicably brought its protagonists has led to a bitter feud with Paul Teutul Sr suing Paul Teutul Jr for control of the company. It's believed that this lawsuit led to the show's cancellation. Hallelujah.via TVByTheNumbers 

  • KZ1000 + GSX-R + SV1000 = Icon Kawazuki

    Wes Siler
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:50 am
    To create the Kawazuki, the skull fetishists at Icon took a 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000, modified the frame to accept a monoshock, then bolted on the front end off a Suzuki SV1000, the swingarm and rear wheel from a '92 GSX-R750 and the shock from that SV. At the same time, mounts for rearsets were welded on to the frame and the engine was given a 1075cc Wiseco big bore kit. The end result isn't loyal to any sort of historically accurate tuning, it's just a kick ass custom bike that updates the classic lines of the KZ with visually functional modern parts. We particularly like the contrast between…

  • Testastretta 11° motor gives Multistrada 1200 15,000-mile valve inspection intervals

    Wes Siler
    5 Feb 2010 | 12:05 pm
    In addition to combining the capabilities of a superbike, a bicycle, a chair and a tank into one motorcycle, the $14,995 Ducati Multistrada 1200 is also going to be relatively cheap to service. Thanks to  a new valve seat material and improved combustion efficiency the Testastretta 11° engine can now go 15,000 between valve clearance inspections. In comparison, both the Ducati 1198 and the previous air-cooled Multistrada required valve inspection every 7,500 miles. Despite initially finding the new Multistrada's looks on the terrifying side of ugly, we've become more impressed with the…

  • AGV Stealth SV: full face, internal sun visor

    Wes Siler
    29 Jan 2010 | 11:00 am
    We've always looked at helmets equipped with internal sun visors like the Schuberth C3 with envy, but never felt the trade-off in weight made them worthwhile. The fiberglass/carbon shell of the full-face AGV Stealth SV means weight shouldn't be an issue while the full-face design will also help keep wind noise down. The internal arrangement is also way more elegant and less obtrusive than the Arai Sunshield Visor. In addition to the internal sunvisor, the Stealth SV is ready to accept the new AGV Voice bluetooth kit without any modifications. AGV
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  • Ethanol-Free Gasoline Stations

    2 Feb 2010 | 7:15 am
     Yes, one can still find good ol' 100% gasoline, but it ain't easy.  Fortunately, Pure-Gas.org has begun cataloging stations in the US and Canada that sell ethanol-free gasoline.  Also... (This is a content summary only; click on over to the Tilted Horizons website for the full post, links, photos & more!)

  • Teltek Informer II Thermometer review

    29 Jan 2010 | 9:01 pm
    After using the Teltek Informer II BL "Glow" thermometer off-and-on for the last 10 months on my motorcycle, three things I can say without reservation:  it reacts quickly; it's not bothered in... (This is a content summary only; click on over to the Tilted Horizons website for the full post, links, photos & more!)

  • Top Tier Gasoline; new Retailers

    28 Jan 2010 | 9:01 pm
    To update my prior post concerning the Top Tier gasoline program, Road Ranger and CountryMark have been added to the approved retailer list.  If you want to ensure you're treating your... (This is a content summary only; click on over to the Tilted Horizons website for the full post, links, photos & more!)

  • Timid on Narrow Bridges?

    27 Jan 2010 | 8:02 am
    Then don't watch this video!  Ballsy Blighter Graham Styles astride his BMW F-650 negotiates a wet, swaying footbridge in poor repair dangling over a rain-swollen fast-moving river in Columbia... (This is a content summary only; click on over to the Tilted Horizons website for the full post, links, photos & more!)

  • Hawk's Nest Cafe to rise again!?

    26 Jan 2010 | 10:39 am
    Great news for motorcyclists in the northeast U.S.; the Hawk's Nest Cafe may come back. The former owner has begun turning the bureaucratic wheels with the hope of rebuilding the popular motorcyclist... (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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  • Yuri Shif Customs DUster Streetfighter

    Jenny Gun
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:59 am
    Belarus isn’t exactly known for its thriving motorcycle scene, let alone for its custom bike eye-candy, but Yuri Shif Custom is about to change all that. The small custom shop is creating quite a stir with its latest custom streetfighter the DUster. The DUster takes your normal mild mannered Ducati air-cooled motor, and dips it in an all white finish. Wrapping a completely custom chassis around the powerplant, Shif and his crew have made a very unique and eye-catching design. The bike uses gold and italian themes for accents, with our favorite bit being the headlight casing, which has a…

  • Fiat-Yamaha Erects a Wall in the MotoGP Garage

    Jenny Gun
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:12 pm
    After debuting the 2010 Fiat-Yamaha MotoGP team and the new(ish) YZR-M1, news came out that the Fiat-Yamaha team, like many other teams before them, will not be sharing data between its two riders, effectively erecting a wall in the Fiat-Yamaha garage. The news was confirmed by Masahiko Nakajima, MotoGP Group Leader and Fiat Yamaha Team Director, that there will be no sharing of data between the two riders this year as they battle for the MotoGP Championship once again. The issue has already made its first divide, as Lorenzo and Rossi have expressed very different sentiments on the topic.

  • BMW S1000RS: Oberdan Bezzi Continues Evolving the S1000RR in Naked Form

    Jenny Gun
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:03 am
    Oberdan Bezzi continues today with his sketches of the S1000RR in naked form. This time the Italian designer takes a half-fairing approach to the German Superbike, and has also picked up on the chatter about the BMW naming conventions. Dubbed the S1000RS, the latest sketch from Obiboi is a blend from his naked version and the full-faired production bike from BMW. The headlights appear to be symettrical, which should please many riders who are still on the fence with the S1000RR. From Bezzi: An essential half fairing with only the “substance” of the model Superbike! Stripped of all…

  • American Chopper Cancelled by TLC

    Jenny Gun
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    The Learning Channel (TLC) has finally given the television series American Chopper the boot, releasing information that show’s season finale will debut this Thursday at 9pm (8pm Central). We can only conclude that the show’s demise comes as a result of the ongoing rift between Paul Teutel Sr. and his sons, in particular his former partner Paul Teutel Jr. The two Paul’s are locked in a legal struggle regarding ownership of the American Chopper business, which has bled onto the television screen. Additionally, the last few episodes of the show have seen Paul Sr. constantly…

  • Isle Of Man Gives Their Take On TT Zero Replacement Of TTXGP [UPDATED]

    skadamo
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:29 am
    Late last month it was announced that the eGrandPrix who ran the 2009 TTXGP clean emission race at Isle Of Man TT would be replaced by TT Zero. TT Zero would be run without the involvement of eGrandPrix and instead the responsibilities would be split among the IOM Department of Tourism And Leisure and the ACU. Speculation followed about the FIM’s role in the TTXGP’s departure and the reasons for TT Zero coming into existence. The Isle Of Man issued a statement in response to speculation on why TTXGP was replaced by TT Zero at the Isle Of Man TT for 2010. We are waiting for a…
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    The Bike Chronicles of India

  • 2010 Bajaj pulsar 150 DTS-i with Clip on handlebars [Photos]

    Payeng
    7 Feb 2010 | 5:27 am
    First Photos of the 2010 Pulsar 150 DTS-i with Clip on handlebars..There might be a posibility for owners of older Pulsar 150/180 owners to retrofit these new "clip-ons" without changing the front forks..The 2010 Pulsar DTS-i seems to have arrived in showrooms. As previously reported the bike indeed has been fitted with "Clip-on" handlebars. Now the entire 2010 Pulsar range (from 135LS, 150, 180 and 220) comes with "Clip-on" handlebars.Posted below are the first photos of the 2010 Pulsar DTS-i clicked in New Delhi and posted by Tanay, a member of xBhp.com. Externally there seems to be no…

  • Yamaha R15, FZ16 on Colombian soil

    Payeng
    7 Feb 2010 | 1:51 am
    Yamaha R15 and FZ16 finds its way to Colombia..!!Colombians seem to have a penchant for motorcycles. With smooth roads, a beautiful country side and equally beautiful co riders for company, I am not actually surprised.Super Sports bikes, Cruiser bikes, Dirt bikes, Dual Sports bikes.. Colombians seems to have access to a rich variety of motorcyclesApart from Indian two wheelers like the Bajaj Pulsar and more recently motorcycles from Royal Enfield, even a few Japanese branded but made in India bikes (like the Yamaha Gladiator as the YBR125) have been making its way from India to Colombia for…

  • Royal Enfield in Colombia

    Payeng
    4 Feb 2010 | 10:20 am
    Royal Enfield models find its way to Colombia..With its new range of "Classic" models, Royal Enfield seems to be literally going places. So far, Royal Enfiled models have been exported to Europe and the U.S.A , but now it has also found its way into Colombia (according to Royal Enfield's website, Royal Enfield has an presence in 30 countries including Colombia).Its a delight to see another Indian two wheeler brand (according to me Royal Enfield is now an Indian brand with British origins) spread its wings in another country. I hope that the Colombians would also appreciate the old school…

  • January 2010, 2 Wheeler sales in India

    Payeng
    4 Feb 2010 | 9:12 am
    January 2010 sales numbers of our 2 wheeler makers..In sharp contrast to early 2009, most of the 2 wheeler makers in India have managed to register good sales in January 2010. Almost every manufacturer, (with the expection of Yamaha India) has shown an increase in sales. Maybe its time for Yamaha India to launch its commuter oriented SZ concept that was shown at the Auto Expo.I just hope that this dream run continues for most of the manufacturers and that the good sales numbers also transate into some exciting models for me when its time for me to upgrade from my Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi..Hero Honda…

  • 2010 Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTS-i to be launched soon..!!

    Payeng
    2 Feb 2010 | 4:49 am
    After Pulsar 220-S DTS-i, Bajaj will soon launch the 2010 Edition of the Pulsar 150 DTS-i..Clip OnsPower: 15.06 Ps @ 9000 rpmTorque: 12.5 Nm @ 6500 rpmBigger Carburetor for Better throttle responseThat's what the Bajaj Pulsar (Official) Fanpage on Facebook says about the soon to be launched 2010 edition of the Pulsar 150 DTS-i..!! (Source: Click here..)The Pulsar 150 has been by far the best selling 150 cc motorcycle in India since it was launched in 2001. But after the arrival of new entrants in the 150 cc category like the Honda Unicorn, Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme, Suzuki GS150R and the Yamaha…
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    Twisting Asphalt

  • This Week: ‘Man Made Bugatti Super Car’ Premieres

    Dylan
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:53 pm
    After many months of hard work, long days and sometimes even longer nights, I’ve finally got some fantastic news to share — The Bugatti Veyron documentary that I produced and directed finally has an air-date! ‘Man Made: Bugatti Super Car’ will make it cable television debut this coming Thursday, February 11th, at 8 pm on The National Geographic Channel. It is a project that I am immensely proud of and am eager to share. The film looks and sounds fantastic, as I briefly wrote about before, and it would be my hope that everyone in the audience enjoys the watch. The folks at Bugatti were…

  • Ortega Release

    Dylan
    15 Jan 2010 | 8:46 pm
    The Monster on CA-74 Clouds are forming in the distance and my bones are aching for a smoke as I pull off the road. Twisting the key, the bike ceases to breath and for the first time all day I can hear the silence. Because as amazing as it sounds, I’m actually alone — Even though I’m standing on one of the busiest canyon roads in California. As it turns out it’s been months since I last road the Ortega Highway. The combination of work and life and well, a sever desire to stay away from this particular stretch of asphalt has kept me away. That might sound harsh, but…

  • Canyon Cometh

    Dylan
    7 Jan 2010 | 11:07 pm
    Engines wail. Roads bend. Seasons change. But the dirt, the dirt in the middle of the asphalt, that never seems to go anywhere… Extending the kickstand, I kill the engine and slide off the saddle. Peer out over the reasonably clear San Fernando Valley. And it slowly crosses my mind that this isn’t just a ride — It’s an anniversary. Of my very first motorcycle accident. And I chuckle to myself. Not because I’m fearless. I’m not. Because I can’t believe its been only a year. And yet I can. Amazing how fast time flies… And amazing how conflicted…

  • Canyon Love

    Dylan
    5 Jan 2010 | 7:31 pm
    Canyon Love: The Top of Saddlepeak The light is hard and damn near horizontal when the bike crests the canyon. What had been going up suddenly dives down. The machine whirls forward – oblivious to the change in pitch — with such momentum that there’s little time to breath. Let alone sightsee. In a fraction of a revolution, the bike leans forward. The suspension pushes rider and chassis on to the front wheel with such force that the handlebars instantaneously feel six inches closer to the ground. And with it my courage. But the engine booms away. Screaming nastily at the low-lying…

  • Monster Mod #4: Brakes that Bite

    Dylan
    4 Jan 2010 | 4:28 pm
    The Monster's new Brembo Forged Radial Brake Master Cylinder My, oh, my, how I’ve fallen down the rabbit hole… After nearly nine-months with the Monster it felt like it was time to take care of my biggest issue with the bike – The OEM Brakes… Repeatedly, when either the old man or I have returned from a ride on the Monster, our most common post-ride talking point has been how poorly the machine seems to stop compared to a full-blown, fully-faired sportbike. There’s nothing worse then having to do an emergency stop, pulling the front brake lever back and feeling as if there’s…
 
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  • 2010 BMW R1200RT riding impression

    .
    9 Feb 2010 | 12:40 am
    The 2010 BMW R1200RT - not the most powerful touring bike in the world, but perhaps one that offers a great balance of everything and one that's fun to ride... Maybe it’s a sign that old age is gradually, inevitably creeping upon us, but of late we’re beginning to rather like the BMW R1200RT. Oh, sure, we’d still have an R1 or a 1198R for those short Sunday morning blasts, but for really long

  • 2010 Aprilia SXV 5.5: The hooligan’s choice

    .
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:08 pm
    The Aprilia SXV 5.5 - the right tool for those who want to go out and play hard... We have, in the past, admitted that we don’t really ‘get’ supermotards. A bike with motocross-worthy suspension and riding position, combined with sticky, street-spec rubber sounds suspiciously like the two-wheeled equivalent of an SUV – neither a sports car, nor a utility vehicle and a compromise at everything

  • Rossi vs Lorenzo: The rivalry builds…

    .
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:28 pm
    Lorenzo will no longer benefit from Rossi's development work... Reigning MotoGP world champ Valentino Rossi and his team mate Jorge Lorenzo will no longer share development data for their YZR-M1 bikes. ‘Considering the fact that these two riders are the main rivals for the MotoGP championship, we have decided to respect this competition internally and to respect their own ways to race and to

  • 2010 Yamaha R6 riding impression

    .
    4 Feb 2010 | 10:33 pm
    The 2010 Yamaha R6 - a bit less noisy and a bit more civilized than its predecessor... For some time now, the Yamaha R6 has been the most hard-edged, track-oriented supersports 600 around. For 2010, Yamaha have tempered down the bike and made it more civilized and easier to ride on the street. Here are some excerpts from what Motociclismo have to say about the machine: Back in 2005, the Yamaha

  • Yamaha babes rock!

    .
    4 Feb 2010 | 7:10 pm
    To brighten up your day, here are some of the hottest babes from the Yamaha MotoGP and World Superbikes teams, from the 2009 season. We look forward to bringing more of these goddesses for you later this year... ...and here's our quick chat with Patrizia Ruiz, the hottest MotoGP babe from Spain!
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  • Absolutely Nothing to Do with Motorcycles but

    IowaHarleyGirl (Stephanie)
    6 Feb 2010 | 5:21 pm
    It's time for NASCAR!!!!! The one thing I love about the end of the football season is the beginning of NASCAR!!!This is a really old song but it gets you in the mood!!! I LOVE NASCAR! Boogity, Boogity, Boogity...Let's Go Racing Boys!(what's he going to say once Danica starts racing??)

  • I RIDE - This is America This is Biker Culture - Get On * Hold Tight * Shut Up

    IowaHarleyGirl (Stephanie)
    31 Jan 2010 | 12:09 pm
    Back in April of 2009, Daron Ker and Water Buffalo Pictures released I Ride The Movie. The documentary style movie is about the Most Dangerous Biker Band in the World, The Fryed Brothers Band. Harry and Tommy Fryed began their band nearly 3 decades ago. The movie follows their lives on the road showing them at the Easyrider Show, their own anniversary party, RIP's BAD Ride, The Circle of Pride Rally in Conesville, IA, and Sturgis. Harry, Tommy, and the rest of the band tell their wild and crazy road stories. One of the best is told by Harry. It involves Tommy's legs being run over and a hippy…

  • Thank you for the Blog Award

    IowaHarleyGirl (Stephanie)
    31 Jan 2010 | 9:54 am
    I would like to thank Why Men Can't Cry for voting me one of his favorite blogs. I love finding out that someone digs me. I can't shorten my list of favorite blogs to a top 10 so I'd like to nominate every blog that I currently follow for this award! There are also so many things that I'm happy for. The most important one is for kicking leukemia! Hallelujah!

  • Don't Forget To Say a Prayer for Our Troops!!!

    IowaHarleyGirl (Stephanie)
    30 Jan 2010 | 8:48 am

  • Brotherhood of United Bikers

    IowaHarleyGirl (Stephanie)
    27 Jan 2010 | 6:09 pm
    We Are The Brotherhood Of United Bikers.Our Aim Is To Ride Together No Matter What Type Of Iron You Ride.We Respect All That Appreciate Running free,And In The Wind.We Are All About Motorcycles,Freedom,Brotherhood And Helping Our community.The Brotherhood Of United Bikers Does Not Compete With Any Other Club, But We Will Be There To Assist Our Fellow Bikers In Need.We Ride To Promote A Brotherhood And Have A Good Time.The Brotherhood Of United Bikers Are Open To Both Men & Women Who Enjoy Riding.Our Member's Are Hard Working Men & Women,With Family's And Responsibilities..We Are Put…
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    Transport of Delight

  • Eye to Eye Contact

    Highwaylass
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:18 pm
    In my continuing quest to gather the skills needed to busk round the world (Progress so far: I know where to get a carnet from, I can order two beers in Spanish, and I have the dual-sport bike - I just need to be able to pick it up when it falls over, otherwise my trip will come to an abrupt end at the first unexpected camber), I continue my weekly harmonica lesson with Steve Lockwood. Proving that mastery of the motorcycle is indeed key to all the secrets of life, today I learnt that eye contact is vital if I want to safely share the limelight with others. Though in this situation, if I fail…

  • All dressed up and no place to go

    Highwaylass
    1 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am
    The weather found a new indignity to inflict upon me this morning. I tottered out of the house (after 15 minutes looking for the keys, Mondays really do hate me) wrapped in thermal underwear, clutching winter gloves and wearing a BMW winter jacket two sizese too big for me, ready to laugh in the face of sub-zero air temperatures ........only to find that I couldn't get the key in the locks of my Metal Mules. Unwilling to balance my harp bag and the netbook PC I was taking back to Comet on my lap, I had to scrape the ice off the car instead. And then drive with the windows open so as not to…

  • Adventures on the Sea of Life

    Highwaylass
    30 Jan 2010 | 9:44 am
    In 1928 D H Lawrence complained that the traffic in London "used to roar with the mystery of man's adventure on the seas of life," but now merely "booms like monotonous, far-off guns, crushing out life, crushing everything dead."Eighty-and-a-bit years later those of us who are wise know that the way to escape crushing monotony is to take to two wheels, and though I'm mired deep in cabin fever right now, JD has calculated that there is now less winter between us and the Annual Rally Start Event than we have already endured. I may not make the ARSE because I've got tickets to see Joe Perry at…

  • Pot Luck

    Highwaylass
    27 Jan 2010 | 4:29 am
    Three cheers to the IAM, whose Director of Policy Neil Greig asks drivers to look out for bikers and cyclists instead of fretting about their rims while negotiating the pockmarked tarmac:-“Drivers should be particularly conscious of cyclists and motorcyclists trying to get past a pothole and give them a wide berth. They are entitled to a wobble and would appreciate not having a motorist attempting to overtake just as they avoid a hole in the road,” said Neil.Though I'm struggling to remember the last time I got overtaken on the BMW....and yes, I am waiting to see whether the London Safety…

  • Beat Blue Monday

    Highwaylass
    14 Jan 2010 | 2:22 am
    According to the experts, whom you should imagine as beardy OU scientists, wearing white coats and sporting a row of pens in their breast pocket, next Monday will be the most depressing day of the year. (Though for me, it can't get a lot worse than the week just gone - I've been incapacitated by flu since Friday, which was making me feel proper sorry for myself until a rude awakening about 4.30pm yesterday, when some truly devastating news from my friend from days of old showed my troubles up as the inconsequential fluff that celeb exclusives are made of.)However.Now that the enemy has been…
 
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  • Rare BSA Gold Star Competition

    Cyril Huze
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    As I told you before I don’t run classified, but when some rare motorcycles are available, I make exceptions. You are looking at a very rare 1964 BSA DBD34 Gold Star Competition kept in the same family since its original purchase. Rarer than a BSA Gold Star Catalina.... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!

  • Harleywood At The Harley-Davidson Museum

    Cyril Huze
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:45 am
    Symbol of rebellion, passion, heroism, and good ol’ American rock ‘n’ roll Hollywood loves to associate its heroes and heartthrobs with motorcycles. The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando, cemented the public’s fascination with the biker rebel image... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!

  • Renegade Wheels Launching Budget Priced R2 Series

    Cyril Huze
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:49 pm
    Sign of the times, customization gets a little bit cheaper. Renegade Wheels offers a new line-up of motorcycle wheels starting at a very appealing price of $899.00. And as you can see by looking at the Racine model, affordable doesn’t mean looking cheap. The Racine... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!

  • Easyriders 2010 V-Twin Awards

    Cyril Huze
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:48 pm
    Each year during the V-Twin Expo, Easyriders Magazine announces its V-Twin Awards. Below the list of the 2010 winners. Lifetime Achievement Award: Bruce Rossmeyer. Industry Leader Of The Year: Holger Mohr, Custom Chrome Inc. Bike Of The Year: Victory Crossroads. Metric Bike... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!

  • American Chopper Reality TV Show. It’s Over On February 11th.

    Cyril Huze
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:45 am
    The “dysfunctional” Teutul family had a fabulous TV series run. And now it’s over. The Learning Channel just announced that it has canceled the show with the season finale started last Thursday and the last episode airing February 11 at 9pm (8pm... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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  • New Renegade Wheels

    8 Feb 2010 | 5:02 pm
    Renegade Wheels has just unleashed a revolutionary line of wheels with a price tag we can all live with. Anything but inexpensive in appearance the R2 Series simply Rocks. Shown here, the RACINE is just plain nasty...

  • Myrtle Beach Mayhem

    4 Feb 2010 | 7:02 pm
    We all know the helmet issue is a big deal. I mean we all make our own personal choices when it comes to whether or not we wear a helmet and what type.kind.

  • Limpnickie Catalog part Two

    4 Feb 2010 | 6:02 pm
    Last year the builders from the Limpnickie Lot launched their first ever, direct to consumer parts catalogue; the Builder Manual. At 68 pages it was filled with great parts and services from small American...

  • Win and Weld with Miller

    4 Feb 2010 | 6:02 pm
    As part of its Connect With Miller and Win campaign , Miller Electric Mfg. Co. will give away a welding or plasma cutting package valued at over $2,700 to a randomly selected entrant. Three additional winners will each...

  • Harley Helping Haiti

    4 Feb 2010 | 6:02 pm
    Harley-Davidson announced it will donate 28 new Buell and Harley-Davidson motorcycles to assist with earthquake disaster relief and stabilization efforts in Haiti.
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    Redleg's Rides

  • Just the right amount of snow this time....

    Charlie6
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:52 am
    This morning we woke to about 2-3 inches of snow in the Denver Metro area with moderate snowfall adding to the accumulations blanketing the roads.  Now we're talking I thought as I readied Natasha for a ride in the snow.I started off by heading east on Smoky Hill Rd, skirting the periphery of the Blackstone Country Club housing development.  It's a packed dirt trail with loose gravel but with the snow cover, the riding was smooth if a bit slippery at times.  Temperatures were in the mid to high 20s so keeping warm was easy enough with clothing layers and heated grips.  The…

  • T'is but a dusting!

    Charlie6
    7 Feb 2010 | 4:55 pm
    While the unusual snowfalls in the east are causing their inhabitants to use phrases such as "epic snow storm" or "snowmaggedon", we in the Denver Metro area got but a dusting of snow.  Heck the roads remained clear, even my neighborhood roads were doable by two wheels!Rather disappointing to wake up to this:The snow would fall lightly all morning but we barely got an inch of snow!  I got tired of waiting for it to build up and went out looking for the stuff.  I was to be disappointed.  I did however use the opportunity to see if the silas fiber rope I'd gotten from the…

  • Foggy Dawn

    Charlie6
    6 Feb 2010 | 7:02 am
    As the eastern portion of the US is being pummeled by what the weather guessers are calling an "epic snow storm",  we in the Denver Metro area woke to freezing fog conditions with a forecasted high today of 48°F!I'd woken very early to help get my wife off to her last training rotation before she's ready to re-enter the workplace as a R.N.  (someone has to work in the family right?)I noted the foggy conditions outside, my wife reported the roads were very foggy with visibility under 100 feet in some spots.  Of course, I had to ride out with Natasha, my '96 Ural, to get…

  • A ride through Deer Creek Canyon

    Charlie6
    31 Jan 2010 | 6:39 pm
    Note: This posting is also located on examiner.com. So what's the difference?  I get paid per # of hits on that site, so if you feel like helping my fuel budget, read the article there instead:  LINK  Thanks!Deer Creek Canyon Road, located near the intersection of the E-470 Super Slab and Wadsworth Blvd, is one of my favorite twisty roads to ride when one is short of time.  It's close to the Denver metro area, well maintained and has beautiful rock formations to go with its curving turns that lead one northwest towards Turkey Creek Roads north and south, both ending up…

  • Meandering around Denver City Park

    Charlie6
    30 Jan 2010 | 12:54 pm
    Note: This posting is also located on examiner.com. So what's the difference?  I get paid per # of hits on that site, so if you feel like helping my fuel budget, read the article there instead:  LINK  Thanks!Today's riding was in sunny weather and temperatures which started for me in the high 20s and ended up in the mid-40s.  Very nice riding weather for Colorado in other words!A couple of weeks ago, I'd visited the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, with my youngest son Miles.  The crowds had been horrific and we'd left hurriedly to cruise the nearby park. …
 
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  • SUPER-SPORTS MOTORCYCLES IN FAR-OFF LANDS

    vintagent
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:21 pm
    Vintage motorcycles might seem fragile to our modern eyes, and most owners would be horrified to ride them off-road or on a poorly-paved surface, so it's good to be reminded just how rough was the young life of our beloved mount. Macadam paved roads were a rare exception in the 1920s; cobblestones (which help horses find purchase while hauling loads) were common in town centers, but the rest of the world was paved with what the world had to offer - dirt.Even if you were a rich young man in 1930, the scion of a good family of merchants or cattle ranchers, and had the wherewithal to buy the…

  • DETROIT CYCLE CLUB, JULY 4TH 1942

    vintagent
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:57 pm
    While the rest of the world was at war, in 1940 the US began period of economic recovery from the Depression, as war production began to ramp up. All kinds of sporting events which had disappeared across the seas were yet in full bloom Stateside, even deep into 1942, as these photos attest.The Detroit Cycle Club, like so many such clubs across the country, had a cadre of dedicated racers who traveled fairly long distances to the best tracks. In the case of the D.C.C., that meant long drives with the old racer hitched to the back of the '39 Chevrolet on a home-made 3-rail trailer, to venues…

  • THE LADY AND THE VELOCETTE

    vintagent
    3 Feb 2010 | 11:28 am
    It's quite rare to find a photograph of a woman rider from the 1920s, let alone one of such clarity and charm as this one. Our heroine kneels in supplication to her sulking mount, with tool roll out, and a look of sheer misery which every motorcyclist understands! Oh, the joys and pains of life on two wheels.The bike looks to be a ca.1923 Velocette 'GS3', in sparkling new condition, with an optional Cowie speedometer driven by the front wheel. The GS3 was a 249cc two-stroke of impeccable quality, typical of Veloce Ltd, a luxury lightweight with a dash of TT thrown in the mix, for the engine…

  • PEUGEOT RACERS: THE BOL D'OR

    vintagent
    2 Feb 2010 | 12:53 pm
    By Bernard Salvat (avec Paul d'Orléans):Post-WW2, the Peugeot factory focused, like so many other war-ravaged manufacturers, on motorcycles for the masses in a world hungry for basic transport - the days of extravagant engineering and stylish Art Deco Grand Tourisme were over. There was simply no market for luxury machines and exotic racers in France at the time, yet the old fire still burned in the hearts of many factory men for competition and racing success. The factory was primarily concerned with rebuilding its automotive capacity, while maintaining a range of lightweight motorcycles to…

  • HOW BIG IS YOUR 'PLANET'?

    vintagent
    29 Jan 2010 | 4:07 pm
    A friend on the Veteran Motorcycles Forum suggested a look at this fascinating home-built 'Planet' motorcycle; fully a 1500cc OHV from 1916! It is claimed the machine would do 85mph, which sound tremendous, given the poor state of the roads at that early date. Here is what the Melbourne Museum says about it's most interesting exhibit:"This hand-made motor cycle was built by John Oliver who ran a motor car and motor cycle repair business in Melbourne. Oliver was born at Talbot in central Victoria in 1872 and served an apprenticeship to a wheelwright before becoming involved in the cycle…
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  • Husqvarna announces more than $11 million in contingency for 2010

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:21 am
    From a press release issued by Husqvarna North America... February 8, 2010 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ - Husqvarna is backing 2010 racing in a big way by offering more than $11 million in contingency awards for 145 different U.S. racing series this season.

  • 2010 Suzuki RMX450Z First Ride Impression

    9 Feb 2010 | 5:56 am
    Riders, factory bench racers and media types alike have been speculating for quite a while as to when-and even if-Suzuki was going to introduce a 450cc off-road machine to the market.

  • KTM adds more to 2010 amateur racing contingency

    9 Feb 2010 | 1:39 am
    From a press release issued by KTM North America... Murrieta, CA KTM North America, Inc.

  • Laconia Harley Seeking NH Rides that Rock

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:08 pm
    Sunday, February 7, 2010 Lakes Region dealership launches contest to find the Ultimate NH Ride Meredith, NH - " In an effort to celebrate the riding spirit despite the cold winter months, Laconia Harley-Davidson is launching the Rides that Rock contest to encourage motorcycle enthusiasts to submit their favorite New Hampshire rides for a chance to ...

  • Cardo Systems Announces Its Scala Rider G4 Bluetooth Headset

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:45 pm
    The scala rider G4 Offers Intercom with Three Other Headsets at Distances Up to One Mile*; Also Compatible with Bluetooth-Enabled Mobile Phone, Stereo A2DP Music and GPS Units Pittsburgh, PA Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader in wireless Bluetooth communications for motorcycle helmet headsets, today announced the availability of its new ...
 
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    Built for Speed

  • Real Biker Babes

    A discussion of what stereotypes and truths about being Biker Babes

  • Cops Pull Over 3 Year Old Driving In A Toy Mustang GT

    OMRO, Wis. — The candy-apple red Mustang GT is just a toy, but that didn't stop 3-year-old Jordan Will from taking his battery-operated wheels for a brief ride along a busy stretch of highway.Drivers stopped and neighbors chased down the car until an officer could pull over Jordan and his 2-year-old passenger on Sunday.

  • 2008 Daytona Bike Week Sweepstakes

    Race Shop is thrilled to announce it is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2008 Daytona Bike Week Sweepstakes.

  • History of the Rock Store

    Ed and Vern (Veronica) moved to Southern California from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after WWII. They stumbled across this building, made entirely out of volcanic rock, which had been a stagecoach in the 1910's. They purchased this "Rock Store", in 1961, and created a small town grocery store out of it. As the years rolled by, many changes were taking place in this town of Cornell, CA. Cornell started growing in population, which forced the development of major roadways connecting Mulholland Highway to the Pacific Coast. As people started flocking to this area, more and more people started…

  • Corrales legally drunk in fatal motorcycle crash in Las Vegas

    LAS VEGAS (AP) - Boxer Diego ``Chico' Corrales was riding drunk at more than three times the legal limit when he crashed his motorcycle and died, police said. "It's quite possible that had he not been impaired, he could have prevented his accident,' Las Vegas police Sgt. Tracy McDonald said after toxicology tests showed Corrales' blood-alcohol content was 0.25 percent. The legal limit for drivers in Nevada is 0.08 percent.
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  • Shoot the shit!

    NattyDrez
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am
    Just a thread to talk about whatever whenever. Usually that happens in an irrelevant thread so I thought Id make one for us Jerseyans to shoot the breeze. Lets see if this gets anywhere, as its dead aroudn here during winter.. So whos psyched for the foot of snow were supposed to get tonight into tomorrow?!

  • Woman's Icon for 2010

    SBK Toy Store
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:05 am
    Boy's always get the new stuff. Not this time! This one's for the girls...and only girls. Unless you're a fairy...then you can enjoy it too. Icon Women's Hella Boot - Street Angel Icon Sub Street Angel Textile Glove Icon Womens Hella Textile Chaps - Street Angel Pink/White Version Icon Womens Hella Textile Chaps - Street Angel Black Version Icon Womens Bombshell Leather Vest - Street Angel

  • Baptists beg Barry

    BDFINALLY
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:42 am
    They need "change"...I don't understand why with 2,000 Marines in country we just don't go get them. Quote: The 10 Americans detained in Port-au-Prince on child trafficking charges are pleading for the United States government to do more on their behalf and for the news media to focus on them less. “Help us,” one of the detainees, Carla Thompson, said Monday as she lay on a bed in a scorching jail cell about 8 feet by 5 feet, her ankles bandaged from infected mosquito bites. “That’s the message I would give to Mr. Obama and the State Department. Start helping…

  • Track Day 2/14

    AJCrader
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:32 am
    Track Day Info The above is a craigslist ad for a track day at Firebird.

  • Gunman fires into go-go bar, off-duty officer returns fire

    NattyDrez
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:17 am
    Off-duty Essex County officer is shot in Newark go-go bar before returning fire, killing gunman | New Jersey Real-Time News - - NJ.com Basically the gunman was trying to get into a go-go bar in Newark and got denied by the bouncer after he realized he was using a fake ID. Gunman then returned a few mins later, opened the bar door and fired into the bar. The off-duty cop was shot in the stomache, and then proceeded to chase the gunman on foot out of the bar and onto the streets. He returned fire and shot the gunman several times. Assailant died in the hospital sometime later. Cop survived and…
 
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    EASTERN DIRT MAGAZINE

  • MX vs ATV Reflex – EDM Reviewed by Paul Aschmann

    admin
    7 Feb 2010 | 11:44 am
    Games have come along way since my all time favorite Excite Bike on the NES but with today’s consoles pushing out more power than your moms microwave, there is no wonder companies like THQ are coming up with awe inspiring graphics, excitement and realism while being so immersive. Like many of you I’m sure, I have spent countless hours playing the demo of MX vs ATV reflex. I know Sugar Ridge better than my local track and even started dreaming about nailing the elusive quad after the rolling whoops. When I finally received the final version I was excited to get to play a couple more…

  • KTM Announces Launch of KTM 350 SX-F

    admin
    7 Feb 2010 | 7:46 am
    KTM on Saturday launched a strong line-up of international MX stars for the 2010 World Championship racing season and introduced the new KTM 350-SX-F on the eve of the Star Mantova pre-season event in Mantova, Italy, which heralds a new era for the company and for racing. KTM’s CEO Stefan Pierer told reporters that the company was proud to be fielding the Red Bull Factory Racing team, which is capable of winning both the MX1 and MX2 World Championship titles. He said the new bike, first shown at the EICMA in Milan in November was a true symbol of the KTM Ready to Race philosophy.

  • 2010 Impact Video Xtremey Awards Nominees

    admin
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:41 am
    click on image above for full size version Related posts:Impvideo Xtremey Award Nominees Impact Xtremey Awards Program Honors DVDs AMA Announces Nominees for 2008 AMA Sports and ATVA end-of-year Awards

  • Renthal Re-signs with the TLD Lucas Oils Honda Team

    admin
    3 Feb 2010 | 6:54 am
    Renthal is pleased to announce that we have re-signed with the Troy Lee Designs Lucas Oils Honda team for the 2010 season. The team has already made the podium in the 2010 SX lites class with Will Hahn and Cole Seeley has had strong finishes as well. Ben Townley joined the team during the offseason and is currently preparing for the start of the Lucas Oils Motocross championship which begins in May. “The TLD Lucas Oils Honda team does a great job from top to bottom with their team, their presence in the pits, their riders, the bikes, the team look, everything is just top notch,” stated…

  • Maxxis Offers Over $1 Million Cash in 2010 Race Contingencies

    admin
    2 Feb 2010 | 9:26 am
    Maxxis is offering lucrative cash contingencies totaling more than one million dollars to all ATV and motorcycle racers in eight major U.S. race series. You read it correctly – CASH! Not just discounts, coupons or free products, but cold, hard cash. And these cash awards are up for grabs in nearly all classes. How could the deal be any sweeter? Well, payouts are available for first through fifth place in most classes! “Historically, Maxxis has offered cash for certain classes and free tires for the rest. This year, we’ve gone to an all-cash contingency since racers are having a…
 
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    Motorcycle in Thailand

  • The KTM 690 Enduro, The Revving Big-Single

    news
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:46 pm
    On the KTM 690 Enduro, we left Bangkok behind us, crossed the range, tooled around on some back roads and now, finally, we'd reached the dirt-road turn-off into wilderness. Tracks and trails led in all directions, some to town or villages I will ...

  • Yoshimura Confirm World Superbike Schedule

    news
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:01 pm
    Team Yoshimura has confirmed that it will compete in three World Superbike Championship rounds as a Wild-Card entry this year. The Japanese aftermarket parts manufacturer will race a Yoshimura-kitted Suzuki GSX-R1000 at the fourth round at Ass...

  • The 2010 BMW K 1300 R, the Big German

    news
    7 Feb 2010 | 3:33 pm
    The BMW K 1300 R is about as high-end as a nakedbike can get. Duo-lever suspension, Automatic Stability Control and ABS brakes set it apart from other motorcycles in it's class. The forward-slanting, 1293cc in-line-four-cylinder engine is an abso...

  • Yamaha MotoGP Teams complete a successful second day of testing in Malaysia

    news
    5 Feb 2010 | 3:59 pm
    Valentino Rossi led the way for the second day running in Sepang today, concluding the first test of the year on top of the standings. His Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo was also on the pace today, finishing the test third fastest behind Case...

  • The End of the 250cc Grand Prix

    news
    4 Feb 2010 | 2:22 am
    5 months, and 4 days ago 250GP history was made in Valencia, Spain, when the world 250 Grand Prix championship ended after 60 years and 716 races. Spaniard Hector Barbera won the 27-lap race, after Italian title contender Marco Simoncelli crashed his ...
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    Atlas Rider

  • Video Blogging Presentation at Overland Expo

    Atlas
    9 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am
    This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Overland Expo 2010 Coverage I am going to be giving a talk at the Overland Expo this year about video blogging. It will be similar to a talk I gave at the PodcampAZ Conference on “Motorcycle Vlogging” (see videos here if you are curious). The discussion will be more general but naturally there will be an emphasis on motorcycles given my background. “Overlanding” is what this expo is all about. The people at Overland Journal describe this activity best: Overlanding is about exploration, rather than conquering obstacles. While the…

  • A Car Salesman’s Pitch To a Motorcycle Addict

    Atlas
    6 Feb 2010 | 9:36 pm
    This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Living on Two WheelsI am sitting in a Volkswagen dealer while I wait for service to be completed on my girlfriend’s car. A bored salesman chats with me sporadically, and I make the mistake of saying, “I don’t own a car”. His eyes light up like I’m fresh meat. For the next ten minutes I try to convince him how much of a motorcycle nut I really am and it goes something like this… You must miss the AC during the summer months here in Phoenix. I deal with two months of hell and enjoy the other 10 month of riding.

  • A Fallen Rider

    Atlas
    1 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am
    The following post was written about two years ago. I found it in my blog’s drafts and decided to share it after all this time. A coworker of mine died last Saturday in a motorcycle accident. The rider was traveling too fast while a car made a left turn in front of him. I went to go see where it happened, partly out of respect, but mostly out of morbid curiosity. I saw the road damage before I noticed the street sign. The white dust they thrown down to soak up the oil was still clinging to the asphalt. I walk around the site and noticed broken cable from a turn signal and shards of the…

  • The Distracted Driver

    Atlas
    27 Jan 2010 | 3:45 pm
    The AMA has distributed a video public service announcement to news outlets across the country. Titled “The Distracted Driver,” the 30-second video uses a touch of humor to address the serious issue of inattentive drivers. I’ve never seen this video on TV…then again, I don’t own a TV. Has anyone see this in their area? A good video, but I wonder how much coverage it actually received. Original Source: AMA, MSF kickstart efforts to promote Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

  • Jupiter’s Travels (Book Review)

    Atlas
    22 Jan 2010 | 5:40 am
    In 1973 Ted Simon set out on a four year journey on his 500cc Triumph T100-P that took him around the world. Tales of his travels were incredibly inspirational for me personally. The book is not merely an account of what happened when. It seems silly to call this a trip. Traveling for four years qualifies as a complete change of lifestyle. Ted was a writer for the London Sunday Times. Throughout the book I could sense ways in which this journey has transformed him into something else. Here are some excerpts I found inspirational: Finally the bike is poised over the water between the two…
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  • Honda Pledges Generators, Equipment And More than $300,000 for Haitian Earthquake Relief

    admin
    3 Feb 2010 | 12:48 pm
    January 19 2010 Honda today announced a donation to the Red Cross of more than $300,000, as well as portable generators, water pumps, and other Honda products for use during humanitarian relief and recovery efforts in Haiti. The donation represents the collective contribution of the Honda family of companies in North America, which consists of sales, manufacturing, finance and research and development operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with employment of more than 31,000 associates. “We want to help address the dire human need that Haiti is experiencing as a result of…

  • The evolution of a biker

    admin
    27 Jan 2010 | 11:52 am
    I’m not going to talk in general about the evolution of a biker but I will tell you my story because looking back is kind of funny. About 2 days ago one of my friends saw my post on Parked Motorcycle Syndrome. He’s a car guy and I needed to explain a little how I become a biker and eventhough I’ve got the chance to drive some quite exotic cars myself  like the 507 HP BMW M6 or the 5 series, I know and you know that these are different things. He said that nothing compares with the “orgasms” a good car provides, all I could think was the cost of auto insurance…

  • Dealing with Parked Motorcycle Syndrome

    admin
    2 Jan 2010 | 7:01 am
    What’s your way of dealing with the Parked Motorcycle Syndrome (PMS)? Here is mine: an nice glass of Chivas Regal aged 12 years, a Turkish nargilea, cozy leather chair and plenty Youtube. It almost makes PMS bearable.

  • Isle of Man TT race slow motion

    admin
    31 Dec 2009 | 1:23 am
    Have you seen these slow motion movies from Isle of Man TT race 2009? Incredible the amount of deformation and movement a bike has at high speed. Whatch for the tires how they change shape in contact with the ground and how the entire bike stresses when reaching the ground after a airborne jump. Impressive. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRpHJlaG_-U

  • HMSI’s new 110cc motorcycle launch

    admin
    13 Dec 2009 | 12:48 am
    Dec 08, 2009 (The Economic Times – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) TOKYO: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India will avoid a direct confrontation with its sister company Hero Honda’s bread-and-butter models Splendor and Passion when it rides in its 110 cc motorcycle on Thursday, a top company official said. The wholly-owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Company of Japan, which also holds a 26 percent stake in Hero Honda, will position its new bike in a niche segment, said Shinji Aoyama, president and CEO, HMSI. “We don’t expect competition with Hero Honda…
 
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    Fuzzygalore.com - Girlie Motorcycle Blog

  • Hot Stuff Updates: Gerbing’s T5 Heated Motorcycle Gloves

    Fuzzygalore
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:02 pm
    For Christmas this year, my Mom & Dad sent both Kenny and myself a pair of Gerbing Microwire T5 heated gloves. It was not until this weekend that I got a change to plug them in and give them a try. Gerbing’s products are made to all connect together in one big circuit. Each garment has [...]

  • Vintage Motorcycle Eye Candy: 1914 Flying Merkel

    Fuzzygalore
    5 Feb 2010 | 7:08 am
    In 1902 Joseph Merkel Started manufacturing single cylinder motorcycles in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Merkel was an innovator in the newly blossoming motorcycle arena. With his sights set on competition machines by 1905 Merkel began to produce racing bikes. Innovations by Joseph Merkel A patented spring fork that was the precursor to telescopic forks Monoshock suspension Throttle controlled engine oiler Cam-actuated intake [...]

  • I Spy: New York City Blacked Out BMW R60/7

    Fuzzygalore
    4 Feb 2010 | 6:38 am
    Some of the motorcycles parked outside of the Motorcycle Show at the Javitz Center in New York City were just as interesting to look at as the ones that were parked inside. I spied this blacked-out modified BMW R60/7 parked at the curb. So Mad Max-y!

  • Memory Lane: Visiting Bodie, California an American Ghost Town

    Fuzzygalore
    3 Feb 2010 | 6:15 am
    In June of 2008 our time riding with Novos came to a close in the town of Lee Vining just outside of Yosemite National Park. While Kenny, Greg and I checked in to a hotel, Novos peeled off heading towards his home in SoCal. He was going back to real life and we continued on [...]

  • SuckerPunch Sally’s Fender Triumph Thruxton

    Fuzzygalore
    1 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pm
    It’s no secret that I totally heart Triumph motorcycles. SuckerPunch Sally’s Fender Thruxton is no exception. The aged cream colored paint, Union Jack and wrapped exhaust give it a deliciously retro rockin’ look. I wish I could have heard it start up. What do you think – sweet or not so much? For More Information: SuckerPunch [...]
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    OtherMakes.net - No Category on Ebay Motors

  • 2010 Hyosung ST7 Sport Cruiser In Dealers Soon

    skadamo
    3 Feb 2010 | 1:47 pm
    Looks like the Hyosung GV700i is official, only it will be called the ST7. The Hyosung ST7 should be on boats to dealers now and will be available in two models.  Hyosung Motors parent company S&T Motors Korea explains it this way: At the last EICMA 2009, the most popular model ST7 was the traditional cruiser motorcycle which is more perfect for long distance cruising than the sports cruiser Aquila 650. The name ST7 is derived from the initials of ‘SUPER & TOP’, ‘SAFETY TRAVEL’, ‘SATISFACTORY TOUR’, ‘700cc engine solely developed by S&T Motors R&D…

  • QLINK Rolls Out A New Level Of Value With Megelli 250’s

    skadamo
    25 Jan 2010 | 8:44 am
    2010 Megelli 250R The market for small displacement street motorcycles is slim pickin’s in the States. Models such as the Honda Rebel, Ninja 250R, Kawasaki Eliminator 250 are somewhat exciting but sometimes go decades without redesign or major updates. They are great, proven bikes but are kind of lacking in the looks department. About 4 years ago Hyosung showed up in the states under the Alpha Sport badge with a 250cc cruiser and fully faired sportbike. Both bikes looked good but the big story was the GT250R which looked more like a middle weight sportbike than a dated learner bike. A few…

  • Kellerman Sweeps Phoenix CCS Southwest Round Aboard EP Racing Hyosung

    skadamo
    22 Jan 2010 | 12:30 am
    Kellerman closes on Alter's #21 SV650 For Immediate Release Encore Performance Racing Starts New Year With Multiple Wins Firebird Raceway, Phoenix AZ, Jan. 17, 2010: The new year brings a new hope and a general sense of optimism for most people, and the beginning of 2010 was no different for the EP Race team and their Hyosung GT 650R. A fuel injected engine arrived over the short winter break and spirits were high that the new powerplant would help propel the team to the top step of the podium. However, as with most new projects, you have to jump a few hurdles to get to the finish line…

  • TF110 Reverse Trike ATV By Yongkang Easy Vehicle Co

    skadamo
    20 Jan 2010 | 8:44 pm
    Zhejiang Yongkang Easy Vehicle Company took the Bombardier Spyder reverse road trike concept and brought it to the dirt with the TF110. Being familiar with the Spyder I’m not sure why this reverse trike atv caught me off guard. It seems part of the benefit of having two wheels in the back when off road would be additional contact patch with loose dirt and rough terrain. Maybe in deep ruts the centered rear wheel would hook up on high, dry ground? The rider would be in a rather uncomfortable forward leaning position with the front wheels in ruts and rear wheel not. The concept is…

  • Kymco KR Naked 125 To Be Unveiled At NEC 2009

    skadamo
    25 Nov 2009 | 8:11 am
    This weekend Kymco will unveil the KR Naked 125 sportbike at the Carole Nash NEC Bike Show in the UK. The bike goes by the name Kymco Quannon 125 Naked in other parts of the world. The KR Naked 125 features an air cooled, 125cc single cylindar engine housed in a lightweight aluminum beam frame. It has aggressive lines and a digital dashboard to give the entry level commuter a modern look that is rare at that displacement level in the UK and US where litre bikes get most of the attention. If you are at the NEC show this weekend be sure to stop by the Kymco booth and snap some pictures. I…
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  • Kewlmetal Kewlock Review

    Torch
    6 Feb 2010 | 6:54 am
    Kewlmetal Kewlock Review My Mistress, a 2003 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic, came with Kuryakyn ISO grips and a pair of Kewlmetal Kewlocks already installed when I purchased her used. I must say that I have found the Kewlocks one of the most useful accessories on the bike, especially since purchasing a Scorpion EXO-1000 full face helmet for winter and rain riding. It gets used almost every day during the winter now. Here is a shot of the Scorpion EXO-1000 hanging from the Kewlock, (click on all photos for larger image). On the V-Star the factory helmet lock is ingeniously located on the left rear…

  • Embarrassing Moments in Riding

    Torch
    22 Jan 2010 | 8:20 pm
    Embarrassing Moments in Riding I have had many embarrassing moments as a motorcycle rider when I hoped and prayed no one was watching. I’ve only been riding for a year and a half or so now and at times I still feel like a bull in a china store on two wheels, with a blindfold on. Here for your entertainment and pleasure, in no particular order is a list of some the stupider things I’ve done. Kids, please don’t try these at home. I have managed to walk in the house with my helmet still on, looking like an astronaut walking on the moon, a couple of times, not on purpose. Duh! I’ve leaned…

  • To Wave or Not to Wave?

    Torch
    15 Jan 2010 | 6:55 pm
    To Wave or Not to Wave? To Wave or Not to Wave? The debate rages on. This question has been showing up on blogs, forums and magazines for a long time and has been popping up again here and there lately. This is the funniest read on waving I have personally run across and shamelessly stolen from the b.a.r.f. website. I searched for the original by the author and could not locate it. Seriously, take your time and read it through. It is well worth your time reading: To Wave or Not to Wave By Shalom Auslander I love motorcycles, and I love riding. Like many of you, what first drew me to bikes was…

  • Kick Stand Down Blues

    Torch
    8 Jan 2010 | 5:58 pm
    Kick Stand Down Blues By Torch 2010 (To the tune of Born Under a Bad Sign) Got the Kick Stand Down Blues Ain’t been able to ride since late Fall If it wasn’t for Spring an’ Summer time I’d get no ridin’ time in at all Three inches of snow & ice on the drive Keeps my baby all locked up inside Got the Kick Stand Down Blues Ain’t been able to ride since late Fall If it wasn’t for Spring an’ Summer time I’d get no ridin’ time in at all I've installed all the chrome an’ polished it bright I’ll be dreamin’ ‘bout her tonight Got the Kick Stand Down Blues Ain’t been…

  • HOGWASH Review

    Torch
    1 Jan 2010 | 9:30 am
    HOGWASH Review No, HOGWASH is not some expensive Corinthian Leather scented soap to clean your bike with. HOGWASH is a book by the multi-talented, “Only Wanna Do What’s Right”, Bryan Duncan. It is also beautifully illustrated by David Eden. Obviously, Bryan now suffers from Midlife Motorcycle Madness, and has decided to write a light hearted book about his experiences and gleanings. In HOGWASH, Bryan takes a humorous look at the biker scene. It is a short 95 page, easy to read book that anyone who has ridden on two wheels should read and leave out on the coffee table, (just move…
 
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  • Around the world in 248 days — by motorcycle!

    5 Feb 2010 | 5:08 am
    It's being billed as the longest supported motorcycle expedition in the world. The 248-day journey will span 30 countries on five continents, taking riders from modern cities to remote villages, across five-lane interstates and narrow dirt tracks, from arid deserts to tropical rain forests, in some of the world's richest and poorest countries. The cost: $101,200, airfare not included -- for the rider, at least. The intercontinental air freighting of participants' motorcycles is included. The air freighting of the actual participants is up to them. The so-called Discover Our Earth Expedition…

  • New Ducati Models to be Launced in 2010

    2 Feb 2010 | 8:51 am
    The Ducati stand will showcase the full 2010 range including UK debuts for the Multistrada 1200 Touring, Hypermotard 1100 Evo, 848 Dark, 1198s Corse, Monster 696 ABS and Monster 1100 ABS. The Multistrada 1200 Touring comes to the London show as part of a nationwide tour prior to its launch in March and has already provoked unprecedented interest with many dealers reporting prodigious amounts of forward orders. The iconic Monster range will be represented by the Monster 696 and Monster 1100 which will both carry the ABS options in 2010. The Monster has always been an exceptionally popular bike…

  • Amazing Bikes - Real and Concept Designs

    28 Aug 2009 | 12:43 am
    Check out some of the fantastic photo's being put up on our forum currently...The bike below was submitted by Endo and is just one of many fantastic bikes already added. Why not go to the forum and add your own.Excerpt from thread:Looks like a fairly normal, if stretched, racer, but under the plastic is a two-speed automatic Rolls Royce Allison jet turbine rated to 225mph. So far, so good, but Leno actually rides the thing around on the roads on a fairly regular basis. He did say it got quite expensive - mainly in compensating car drivers whose bumpers melted in the jet backwash!Check out the…

  • New to Biking - Written by a Newbie for Newbies!

    25 Aug 2009 | 7:55 am
    A couple of months back one of our forum regulars took it upon themselves to begin writing up their experiences of entering the biking fraternity and posted these to the UKBike forum.It seems like a real waste for this great read to be lost amongst many other posts, so for those of you that might be interested, below is an excerpt from the first instalment and a link to the full post in our forum.Thanks goes to Trick3003 for the time and effort, it's great stuff! If you want to say thanks personally then you can do so on the forum or via Trick3003's page -…

  • Recommended biker read: Distant Suns

    9 Jul 2009 | 2:57 am
    Author and biker Sam Manicom has done what many would consider the ultimate dream - he jumped on his bike with a few belongings and then spent 8 years on the road, covering some 200,000 miles.He has previously documented his travels in the books Into Africa and Under Asian Skies, and has now released his third - Distant Suns.Here's some background info on Sam and his travels...I’d been riding a bike for 3 months when I started, which was pretty daft but turned the planned year into a stunning adventure. I was shot at twice, arrested three times, nearly raped in jail, had a severe dose of…
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  • The 19 most Complex and Dangerous Roads in the World

    shawn
    29 Jan 2010 | 12:30 pm
    Sure, it feels fantastic to traverse the vast stretches of the best roads in the world via adrenaline pumping speeds. How about a complicated road, one that twists and turns, or has downright congested traffic, or unforgiving terrain? They might give you a headache, but it sure feels good when you’ve conquered them. Here is the list of the world’s most complicated and dangerous roads.

  • This is what Motorcycle Riders do in the Winter Time...

    shawn
    22 Jan 2010 | 12:38 pm

  • “I don’t like Wearing a Helmet, it Ruins my Hair”

    shawn
    14 Jan 2010 | 10:56 am

  • Harry Hurt dies at 81; Motorcycle Accident Expert

    shawn
    2 Dec 2009 | 8:24 am
    His groundbreaking research published in 1981 continues to form the basis of many of the country's motorcycle safety programs and is credited with saving countless lives. Harry Hurt, one of the world's foremost authorities on motorcycle crashes and their causes, has died. He was 81. Hurt suffered a heart attack Sunday at Pomona Valley Hospital. It was a complication of back surgery that he had a week earlier, said his eldest son, Harry Hurt III. Hurt was the principal investigator of the Hurt Report, an in-depth, on-scene investigation of 900 motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles from 1976 to…

  • 2009 Sport-Touring Shootout IV

    shawn
    10 Nov 2009 | 8:51 am
    Riding hundreds of miles can be fun. Riding hundreds of miles on twisting roads can be sublime, provided those curvy roads are navigated with the proper mount. And in our modern motorcycle kingdom one genus has evolved to best tackle this task – the Sport Tourers. The hybrid sport-touring niche bridges the gap between the everything-and-the-kitchen-sink touring approach of the Gold Wing crew (you know the guys with the trailers) and the ergonomic masochism of long-distance rides aboard a production supersport. An inherent compromise between performance and comfort, the sport-tourer is a…
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  • Hans from Holland PART # 13

    Ted
    8 Feb 2010 | 4:49 pm
    LynXS Café-fighter Amazing all the frequent updates here with all kind of XS 650 twins. Great to see so much variation on the XS theme. Trackers, chops, bobbers, café-racers, I really dig em all, you know the XS virus hit me hard for almost 25 years now. In 1988 already I rode a Santee framed XS [...]

  • Busch Bros. latest far east inspired chop

    Ted
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:59 pm
    After seeing Lance riding the hell out of his Tokyo thug chop, I got re-inspired to get chopping on my own XS.  I’ve been a fan of Shinya Kimura’s samurai style for many years now, so I just hd to goose neck the frame.   Here are some very (VERY) rough in progress shots just to [...]

  • lanesplitter

    Ted
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:51 pm
    HI i´m from Finland and i bought this bike couple of years ago, i did have already noticed that xs were build with fine taste in japan and seen that bratstyle bike in dice magazine. I´m big fan for long bikes and lovin the 70´s style build choppers. So long story short, we customized the rear [...]

  • Christopher First Bike

    Ted
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:12 pm
    I have never really been into bikes until just this past summer I was surfing the net and found xs650choppers.com. That was it I was hooked and had to find a bike, so I got a 1977 XS650. I just thought I would share with everybody what I have come up with so far. I [...]

  • NOT a trailer queen

    Ted
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:11 pm
    This is my first chopper build. I love the simplicity of the XS 650 twin, and am tired of overpriced shopping cart bling bling TV show bikes. You know what I mean. ( BIG thanks to The Horse mag) Got this one for $700 and an hour later half of it was in the dumpster. [...]
 
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  • Hans from Holland PART # 13

    Ted
    8 Feb 2010 | 4:49 pm
    LynXS Café-fighter Amazing all the frequent updates here with all kind of XS 650 twins. Great to see so much variation on the XS theme. Trackers, chops, bobbers, café-racers, I really dig em all, you know the XS virus hit me hard for almost 25 years now. In 1988 already I rode a Santee framed XS [...]

  • Busch Bros. latest far east inspired chop

    Ted
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:59 pm
    After seeing Lance riding the hell out of his Tokyo thug chop, I got re-inspired to get chopping on my own XS.  I’ve been a fan of Shinya Kimura’s samurai style for many years now, so I just hd to goose neck the frame.   Here are some very (VERY) rough in progress shots just to [...]

  • lanesplitter

    Ted
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:51 pm
    HI i´m from Finland and i bought this bike couple of years ago, i did have already noticed that xs were build with fine taste in japan and seen that bratstyle bike in dice magazine. I´m big fan for long bikes and lovin the 70´s style build choppers. So long story short, we customized the rear [...]

  • Christopher First Bike

    Ted
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:12 pm
    I have never really been into bikes until just this past summer I was surfing the net and found xs650choppers.com. That was it I was hooked and had to find a bike, so I got a 1977 XS650. I just thought I would share with everybody what I have come up with so far. I [...]

  • NOT a trailer queen

    Ted
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:11 pm
    This is my first chopper build. I love the simplicity of the XS 650 twin, and am tired of overpriced shopping cart bling bling TV show bikes. You know what I mean. ( BIG thanks to The Horse mag) Got this one for $700 and an hour later half of it was in the dumpster. [...]
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  • Cycle Trader Launches New Locator Feature

    27 Jan 2010 | 12:30 pm
    Can't find the motorcycle you are looking for on Cycle Trader? Try the Cycle Trader Locator feature. Complete the fields and we will send your request to dealers in our network. Dealers who may have what you are looking for will contact you. As always, you can be confident that your information will NOT be shared with any third parties. Source: Cycle Trader

  • Harley-Davidson Introduces the 2010 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide and the Sportster Forty-Eight

    25 Jan 2010 | 11:00 am
    Harley-Davidson recently announced two new bikes: the 2010 Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) Ultra Classic Electra Glide and the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle. Photo Credit: Harley-Davidson According to Harley-Davidson, the new 2010 Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) Ultra Classic Electra Glide trades the shine of chrome for a fade to black in its debut as the new, darker version of this Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle. Each motorcycle is serialized from one to 999, and displays an array of blacked out components. The CVO Ultra is powered by a black and chrome Screamin' Eagle Twin Cam…

  • Motus Motorcycles Completes World's First Direct Injected V4 Engine

    22 Jan 2010 | 10:30 am
    Photo Credit: Motus Motorcycle Motus Motorcycles recently announced it has been working secretly with Katech Engines to develop the world’s first Direct Injected V4 engine, named the KMV4. According to Motus Motorcycles, the engine is an advanced, high performance powertrain designed for Motus MST motorcycles. Now undergoing extensive durability testing, the KMV4 is also the first American V4 ever built for a production vehicle. Photo Credit: Motus Motorcycle Alabama-based Motus will compete with foreign manufacturers currently dominating the popular sport touring segment. Sport tourers…

  • Harley-Davidson Invites Riders to Trade In Non-Harley Bikes for a New Harley

    12 Jan 2010 | 11:30 am
    Harley-Davidson has invited competitive riders to trade in their non-Harley-Davidson motorcycles for a new untitled Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Photo Credit: Harley-Davidson As an added incentive, customers who trade-in an eligible competitive motorcycle toward the purchase of an eligible Harley-Davidson motorcycle by January 31, 2010, will receive the dealer-negotiated trade-in value plus $500 towards the final purchase price. "It's all about sharing the Harley-Davidson experience with a discriminating audience and earning the opportunity to welcome new riders into the family," said Dino…

  • Indian Motorcycles Set To Make Debut In California

    4 Jan 2010 | 7:30 am
    Photo Credit: Indian Motorcycle The Los Angeles Times reports on Indian Motorcycle’s new dealerships in California and the regulations the motorcycle manufacturer had to meet to sell bikes there. According to the Los Angeles times, the 108-year-old motorcycle brand has announced two of five planned California dealerships. Photo Credit: Indian Motorcycle It took time for Indian to get these dealerships rolling, facing tough state emission requirements a search for suitable dealers. The story also reports that California accounts for 10% of all U.S. motorcycle sales and has stricter emissions…
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  • BongotheDude.com Launches Personalized Motorcycle Trading Cards

    9 Feb 2010 | 6:53 am
    It is no secret that motorcycle riders are proud of their bikes. Their motorcycles represent a part of their identity, but most people can’t wear their leathers everyday. Sometimes they have to put on that suit and tie and trudge into the office. Bongothedude.com  has recently released a product that will make sure your motorcycling alter-ego never has to stay in the garage again. Bongothedude.com has launched a custom motorcycle trading card for people who love their bikes. So instead of passing along your business card, you can show off that 1973 Honda scrambler you have been restoring.

  • Prove Your Cornering Skill – Metzeler Sportec M5 Interact

    9 Feb 2010 | 2:34 am
    Do you know what "chicken strips" are? When you purchase a new tire it is covered in a slick layer of a greasy substance that the manufacturer uses to free the tires from their molds. This surface is why every time you buy a new bike or purchase and mount new tires, you have to ride carefully through the first hundred or so miles to burn that slick layer off of your tires and get to the gripping rubber underneath. The chicken strips are those remaining areas of that substance that you have not scrubbed off because you aren’t leaning over far enough in the corners. Some say that the measure…

  • Skip Barber in AllAboutBikes Print & Digital Magazine

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:52 pm
    Skip Barber in AllAboutBikes Print & Digital Magazine, January Issue Find out what it's like to learn with some of the best riders out there, and read first hand Julian Taylor's experience as he goes through a two part class at Skip Barber Racing School. Click on the cover to flip through the entire magazine, or click on the Finding Your Flaws image to go directly to Skip Barber's article.

  • Pegram Confirmed for 2010 AMA American Superbike

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:10 pm
    Larry Pegram announced Friday he’ll be competing in the 2010 AMA Pro Racing American Superbike series with Team Foremost Insurance/Pegram Racing Ducati. In the 2009 AMA American Superbike season, Pegram, who owns the team and pilots the Ducati 1098R, beat out the retired Mat Mladin for a win at Road America and swept both races at Heartland Park in Topeka (which is no longer in the series due to safety concerns). Due to these wins and gaining points in every race except Fontana where he was injured in a first-lap pileup, Pegram finished the 2009 season fourth in final point standings. Read…

  • Harley-Davidson Museum Showcases Famous Motorcycles

    7 Feb 2010 | 10:39 pm
    This Friday, Feb. 12, the new exhibit “Harleys & Hollywood” opens at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, featuring famous bikes that are part of pop culture. One part of the show will feature iconic motorcycles owned by Steve McQueen, Clark Gable, Jesse James and rap-star Ludacris. Also, 10 bikes will be on display that were used the movies “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” “Star Trek” and the comedy “Wild Hogs.” And if you’re a fan of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” you can get your photo taken on the bike ridden by Shi LaBeouf in the famed…
 
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  • Inikah Penampakan Bebek Matik Honda?

    Taufik
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm
    Yamaha sudah menampilkan wujud fisik dari Bebek Matiknya Yaitu Yamaha Lexam, Motor ini bahkan sudah dijual bebas di Vietnam. Bagai mana dengan Honda? Mesin bebek Matik Honda yang lebih dikenal dengan nama CV MATIC merupakan buah karya RnD Yamaha Honda jepang yang dengan tidak-tanggung-tanggung menerapkan 14 patent unik pada desain mesinnya ini. Kayak apa sih [...]

  • HUT I KoBOI Plus Gathering Pengunjung Blog . . . Get The Ticket !!

    Taufik
    7 Feb 2010 | 5:00 pm
    Tidak Terasa, hampir satu tahun Umur Komunitas Blogger Otomotif Indonesia (KoBOI). Yup Pada hari Ahad, Tanggal 14 februari 2010 nanti event Peringatan Hari Jadi KoBOI tersebut akan dihelat di kedai halaman di Bilangan Jakarta selatan pada pukul 10 sampai pukul 16 sore. Asiknya lagi acara ini tidak hanya dilakukan antar Blogger saja, melainkan juga di [...]

  • Yamaha Mio 125 !!

    Taufik
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am
    Whooa . .. akhirnya Yamaha Thailand ngebrojolin juga Yamaha Mio 125. Motor yang kabarnya di spyshot duluan di Indonesia ini malah memilih Thailand sebagai tempat pertamanya di launching. Desainnya nggak jauh berbeda dengan spyshot indonesia dan juga gambar sketsa yang pernah dipublish sebelumnya. Ok, motor ini digawangi dapurpacu 124 cc 4 tak SOHC 2 klep, [...]

  • Info Resmi 2011 Yamaha Fazer YS250 – Foto dan Spesifikasi

    Taufik
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    FYI. Berikut ini kembali ditambahkan  Informasi  2011 Yamaha Fazer YS 250 yang dapat diperoleh langsung ke situs Yamaha Brazil. Dari situs itu dapat diperoleh informasi bahwa Eksekutor Fazer YBR 250 lampu bulet ini dibekali fitur electronic injection system dengan berbagai macam sensornya yang salah satunya dapat menghentikan kerja injektor bila motor miring lebih dari 65 [...]

  • Aprillia Tuono 125 . . . Varian Street Fighter Dari RS 125

    Taufik
    6 Feb 2010 | 1:00 pm
    Pada pekan lalu kita sudah membahas tentang varian Arillia RS 125. Seperti juga Ninja KRR dan  Ninja M 150, Ternyata Race Bike tersebut memiliki juga varian Street bike/ Naked Bike. Aprillia Tuono RS125 namanya. Sayang Motor ini sekarang sepertinya nggak lagi termasuk dalam line up motor-motor Aprillia. Spek mesin 2 tak satu silinder dan sasis [...]
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  • Project Shadowblade Frame

    Paul
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    Hi guys! It’s Paul here with my turn on Project Shadowblade. Today, we finally got the Cbr frame back from the painters. An unfortunate delay was caused by someone dripping paint thinner on part of the frame and burned off some of the paint. Therefore, we had to get the frame repainted. Check out the video. As you saw from our short video, we went with Honda Accord silver to keep with the Honda family theme. Next up, we’ll be sourcing an engine from a junk yard, eBay or Craigslist. Let us know if you happen across a good deal! As always, be sure to check out CBR Boards for more…

  • The Bike that Tells You How Fast to Corner

    Tony Tone
    7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    What’s up people? Motorcycles capable of warning riders when they’re speeding, cornering too fast or too close to the vehicle in front are to begin road trials in June of this year in the UK. The warning system is a prototype of safety technology the European Commission (EC) would like to see manufacturers put on road bikes in five or six years. An EC-funded research project called Saferider will equip at least nine bikes with the technology, including a Yamaha Tenere an X-Max 250 scooter, and a Piaggio MP3 Hybrid. It’s likely they will use satellite navigation and speed limit maps…

  • Valentino Rossi’s 2010 Yamaha MotoGP Bike Unveiled

    Jon
    6 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    Hey guys, it’s Jon here agin with some pretty cool news. This is Valentino Rossi’s new 2010 factory YZR-M1 machine that Yamaha hopes will catapult the Italian to a 10th world title this year. Check it out! Yamaha won ten races in 2009 to complete the Triple Crown of rider, team and constructor titles in another dominant campaign for the Japanese factory. Rossi and Spanish team-mate rode the new in-line four-cylinder machine for the first time as winter testing resumed at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia today. Yamaha revealed that the key changes to the new YZR-M1 were on the chassis…

  • Honda UK Bans VFR800 Owners From VFR1200

    Alex
    5 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    What’s up guys? You guys are probably sick to death at the point of the new Honda VFR1200. I know I am. The amount of press that Honda has been cramming down our throats has been, quite literally, choking us to death. Well, get ready for more, because apparently Honda of the UK has effectively banned owners of VFR800 and other previous VFRs from riding the 2010 Honda VFR1200. I know what you are thinking, WHAT?!? MCN, England’s largest bike publication, had scheduled a loan of a VFR1200, nicknamed Shamu in order to get real riders’ opinions of the new bike. But, when Honda…

  • Theft Victim Arrested for Demanding Bike Back

    Irene
    4 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    Hey guys, I thought this was pretty amusing. Looks like we aren’t the only ones with Police problems. This article is courtesy of MCN from across the pond. A theft victim has been arrested for harassing a vehicle pound which is holding his stolen bike. Michael Wheatley believes it should cost him nothing to get his stolen Honda Fireblade back after it was recovered by police within a mile of his home in Pitsea, Essex. But it was taken to a pound over 10 miles away and by the time Wheatley was informed, he already faced a £160 recovery and storage bill, which he refused to pay. Since…
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  • Ducati Disasters – The Indiana

    Ducati make some of the most evocative motorcycles in the world. With the introduction of the 1198 Superbike, Hypermotard, and Streetfighter, Ducati has perhaps its strongest product lineup in its entire history. As we wait for the new Multistrada 1200 to hit dealerships around the world I thought it would be interesting to look at [...] Related Posts So the World’s Fastest Indian is a Ducati? Review: The Ducati Story by Ian Falloon Wallpaper Wednesday: Cagiva 650 Alazzurra

  • Ducati Multistrada 1200 Goes the Distance for Less

    Anyone considering Ducati ownership for the first time usually has one key question to ask. How much is this going to cost me for service? The 4-valve engines have long been associated with time consuming which equals expensive service costs and although these have been steadily reduced in recent years the stigma remains. Now Ducati [...] Related Posts Ducati Multistrada 1200 Cheaper to Service Ducati Multistrada 1200 Tech Specs First Chance to See Ducati Multistrada 1200 in USA

  • Video of the Ducati Multistrada 1200 from the MCN Show

    MCN magazine gives you a close look at the new Ducati Multistrada 1200 from the 2010 Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle show. Video after the jump. Related Posts Ducati Multistrada 1200 Photos from the Milan Show Floor 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Official Video Ducati Explains the Multistrada 1200 Concept (Video) Related Posts Ducati Multistrada 1200 Photos from the Milan Show Floor 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Official Video Ducati Explains the Multistrada 1200 Concept (Video)

  • Pegram Shoots for Championship in 2010

    In 2009, after winning three AMA superbike races, Larry Pegram and his Team Foremost Insurance Ducati 1098R finished fourth in the final point standings. With great support from Ducati North America and Foremost Insurance, the team developed a strong foundation built around Ducati’s flagship Superbike, the 1098R. For 2010 Larry and the team are going [...] Related Posts Larry Pegram to Race a Ducati 1098R in the 2009 American Superbike Championship Pegram Moves to 6th in American Superbike Championship Pegram Looks to End Season with a Bang

  • Aliens on Top at Sepang MotoGP Test

    The 2010 MotoGP season kicked off as 2009 ended with the 4 aliens on top but with rookie sensation, Ben Spies, already showing he is prepared to start his MotoGP career where he left off on Superbikes – at the front. Valentino Rossi ended the test fastest, showing that 9 World titles haven’t reduced his hunger [...] Related Posts Ducati Leads the way at the Sepang MotoGP Test MotoGP Jerez Test Day 1: Yamaha’s Fastest, Only Stoner Fast on a Ducati Hayden and Stoner on Track at Sepang Test
 
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  • Yamaha FZ8 Revealed

    Dale Franks
    25 Jan 2010 | 7:55 pm
    Yamaha dropped another teaser image of their new FZ8 today.  They promise that more information about the 800cc I-4 will be released in March. Yamaha FZ8 Official Image As you see, it’s a fairing.  On a motorcycle.  Which isn’t very interesting, really. But, the folks at motociclismo.it have captured images of what they say is the the actual production models of both the faired and naked versions of the FZ8. Yamaha FZ8 with Fairing A more extensive photo gallery can be found here. Yamaha FZ8 Naked Again, the photo gallery is here. Web 2.0 Stuff:

  • A Victory for Power Freaks

    Dale Franks
    23 Jan 2010 | 9:53 pm
    Victory Motorcycles has announced a new, high-powered version of the Vegas.  The new bike has a set of Stage 2 cams to pump up the output of its 106ci V-Twin.  The special edition Vegas will sport 97HP and 113 lb-ft of torque.  Victory will only be producing 100 of them, however, and pricing them at $15,999.  Oh, and you have to order it before the end of February, for March delivery. Victory Vegas LE Web 2.0 Stuff:

  • Aprilia Recalls RSV4s

    Dale Franks
    23 Jan 2010 | 9:45 pm
    The Aprilia RSV4 has been one of this year’s most eagerly awaited motorcycles.  It seems like it’s only just hit the showroom, however, and Aprilia is already issuing a serious recall.  Apparently, the problem–which hasn’t yet actually occurred in any of their motorcycles–requires replacing the entire engine. Following extensive testing and verification, the Italian manufacturer assessed that one component in a small group of engines assembled during a specific time period had failed to meet stringent factory quality standards, resulting in an unacceptable risk…

  • BMW S1000RR Conquers

    Dale Franks
    20 Jan 2010 | 7:47 pm
    If you haven’t seen this month’s Sport Rider magazine, their cover proclaims that The BMWS1000RR is the real deal, writing “No joke: This could be the new King”.  It’s apparently wicked fast. Fast enough, in fact, to kick the crap out of a 700HP Corvette Z1. Web 2.0 Stuff:

  • Why the Light Blogging?

    Dale Franks
    20 Jan 2010 | 7:43 pm
    Well, two reasons are responsible for my shameful blog output since the holidays.  One is that my business has picked up quite a lot and I’m just slammed with work.  The other is that my Cane Corso, Contessa, dropped a litter of 10 puppies. Unless you’ve done this before, you really don’t know how much time 10 puppies takes up.  They have been here for more than a week now, and they require feedings every two hours.  Since my dog can’t feed all of them, we have to bottle feed as well.  It’s very tiring, but darn it, they sure are cute. Web 2.0 Stuff:
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  • Honda’S Xtreme Academy Launched In South Africa

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:12 am
    HONDA’S XTREME ACADEMY LAUNCHED IN SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA has become the latest European country to confirm a Honda Xtreme Academy junior championship for 11-15-year-olds. The Xtreme Academy was announced last December with young riders signing up to the European programme that is seen as a potential first step on the ladder to becoming part of Honda Racing's World Championship Xtreme programme in MX1, MX2, Enduro and even the Dakar Rally. Honda South Africa has announced that its 2010 Xtreme Academy series will run in conjunction with the South African Pro Mini Motocross Championship.

  • South Africa: Promoting Tourism Through Motorcycles

    8 Feb 2010 | 11:09 pm
    I came across this article on an international website. How very thoughtful. South Africa are using, amongst others, motorcycles to promote tourism to their country. Their TV adverts often show motorcycles, and they even have a whole page dedicated to information for motorcycle adventure riders. With an interactive map, you can see where you can go and see on your motorcycle. They'll tell you when the best time is to visit on your bike, weather and places to see. Not bad.... just look at the photo... makes you want to go... I love it when a country is forward. Today, bikers have a good…

  • Helmet Reviews

    5 Feb 2010 | 10:15 pm
    Interesting site with reviews and very good information about helmets, must visit for any biker: http://www.helmetstuff.com/

  • Protection

    5 Feb 2010 | 1:47 am
    MOTORCYCLISTS, HOSPITALS, MEDICAL INSURANCE, HOSPITAL PLANS AND PERSONAL INJURY POLICIES. On 7 November 2009 I had the unfortunate experience to have a motorcycle accident in the Southern Free State at Van Der Kloof about 850 km from home. After spending a week in hospital and a month in recovery I felt comfortable that I was covered from all angles. I received a LIFE CAPSULE from Ulysses Centurion when I joined them containing all my essential details to talk on my behalf when I cannot. I never filled in me details on this until Thursday night before our departure to Van Der Kloof on Friday…

  • 10 Great Advanced Beginner Motorcycles

    4 Feb 2010 | 10:33 am
    1. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 ($5,349) http://z.about.com/d/motorcycles/1/6/-/R/-/-/Kawasaki_KLR650.jpgPhoto © KawasakiThe Kawasaki KLR650 is a dependable, tried and true bike that's been around for over two decades; a recent redesign makes it even more desirable, though its 35 inch seat height might be tall for some beginner riders. 2. 2008 Honda XR650L ($5,949) http://z.about.com/d/motorcycles/1/6/z/Q/-/-/Honda_XR650L.jpgPhoto © HondaHonda's XR650L is a rugged dual purpose bike with a reliable, air-cooled single-cylinder engine. Its 37 inch seat height is high, but for taller riders it makes a…
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  • Harley-Davidson to Shut Down Buell, Sell MV Agusta

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:39 am
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin (October, 15, 2009) - Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced decreased revenue, net income and earnings per share for the third quarter of 2009 compared to the year-ago period, while reporting a moderation in the decline of retail new Harley-Davidson motorcycle sales compared to the second quarter. Worldwide retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles declined 21.3 percent in the third quarter compared to last year's third quarter, an improvement from the 30.1 percent decline in this year's second quarter. An 84.1 percent decline in net income from the year-ago quarter…

  • CycleGadgets.com Helps Build Motorcycle Tourism Website

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:39 am
    Eureka Springs, Arkansas (August 25, 2009) – Sean Franklin, co-owner of CycleGadgets.com has designed and helped launch www.EurekaSpringsMC.org. The web site was created to give motorcycle friendly businesses a voice and forum for promotion of those businesses in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The driving force behind the concept was Bob McCool, owner of Riders Rest a local Motorcycle only motel (www.RidersRestMotel.com). “Eureka Springs has long been a tourist Mecca and over the past decade motorcycle tourism has become an ever increasing economic force in the community. We saw a need for a…

  • Fast By Ferracci Ducati and Doug Polen Reunite for 20th Anniversary

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:39 am
    Willow Grove, Pennsylvania (February 4, 2010) – Twenty years ago Doug Polen and tuner Eraldo Ferracci took the racing world by storm, and to celebrate the anniversary of this pairing they are offering a taste of what made them so successful to 20 Ducatisti. In celebration of his long and successful history with Ducati, renowned race manager and tuner Eraldo Ferracci is offering 20 fans a unique and exciting opportunity. The first twenty individuals to purchase a new 2010 Ducati Superbike from Fast By Ferracci from now until March 31, 2010 will not only enjoy a free track day on August 16th…

  • STOLEN: Zero S Electric Motorcycle

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:39 am
    In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 20 an early production model of the all-electric Zero S supermoto by Zero Motorcycles was stolen from a hotel parking structure in New Jersey. This particular motorcycle was custom wrapped with the logo for the documentary “FUEL” and was on tour promoting the film with The Veggie Van Organization. After traveling across the country to promote the use of alternative energy vehicles, the Zero S was removed from the back of the Veggie Van (see image below) and has yet to be found. If you have any information, please contact us (951) 461-2420 or…

  • Polaris Acquires Engine Developer swissauto Powersports

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:39 am
    Minneapolis, Minnesota (February 3, 2010) — Polaris Industries Inc. today announced its acquisition of swissauto Powersports. Based in Burgdorf, Switzerland, swissauto has expertise in designing and developing high-performance and high-efficiency engines and innovative vehicles. The acquisition will further strengthen Polaris’ global engine and vehicle design capability while also enhancing the company’s European presence. Founded in 1987, swissauto’s core capabilities are in development, prototyping and manufacturing of internal combustion engines. Polaris has a long history of…
 
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  • Benar kata orang ” Menikah itu membawa rejeki”… ayo buruan!!!

    joe trizilo
    9 Feb 2010 | 1:44 am
    Iseng Nulis………. Dulu disaat  masih membujang ada sedikit keraguan dalam hati untuk menikah… “Iso gak nguripi anake uwong?” kalimat itu terus saja menjadi hantu yang membuat keputusan untuk mengakhiri masa lajang jadi sulit…. Mungkin hantu seperti itu tidak hanya malanda saya saja namun beberapa temen-temen saya juga demikian begitu juga anda-anda semua… Pelajaran matematika SD ; 1-1=0 [...]

  • Matik Yamaha baru.. apakah New Mio 125 ato New Nouvo 150 sih???

    joe trizilo
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:29 pm
    Barusan baca di di dua portal otomotif, www.otomotifnet.com ma www.motogp.com…. ada artikel yang sama-sama mengulas keberadaan Vale dan Lorenzo di Thailand… Di otomotifnet.com diterangkan bahwa kedua pembalap ” Semakin di depan” didapuk untuk meluncurkan New Mio 125 cc, bahkan dalam peluncurannya Vale & Lorenzo menyempatkan diri memacu New Mio 125 cc Livery Fiat Yamaha… nah [...]

  • Wesss…. Ben Spies…. Rookie yang ” Semakin Di Depan”…

    joe trizilo
    5 Feb 2010 | 10:40 pm
    Sepang Test ini belum sepenuhnya menggambarkan kekuatan untuk pertarungan MotoGP tahun ini… namun hasil Sepang Test sedikit memperlihatkan kekuatan tahun ini…. Ben Spies yang tahun ini “berprofesi” sebagai “Tukang kebut Monster Yamaha Tech 3″ sudah sedikit mempertontonkan “Sikutannya” dan sanggup menempati top five di hari ke-tiga…. perolehan yang cukup memuaskan tentunya bagi kubu Yamaha… Disaat rookie [...]

  • Wow!!! Di Sepang Test…. Pasukan Yamaha menunjukkan hasil “Semakin Di Depan”

    joe trizilo
    5 Feb 2010 | 8:34 am
    “Semakin Di Depan” yang menempel di ‘Pantat’ motor serta di lengan baju balap pasukan Fiat Yamaha ternyata memberikan semangat semakin di depan pada pasukan Yamaha…. ini tercermin dari catatan best lap pasukan Yamaha… tidak hanya rider dari Fiat Yamaha namun semangat semangat semakin di depan juga menular ke rider Monster Yamaha Tech 3…. Valentino Rossi dari [...]

  • Busyet… Komoditas Berita di Indonesia beromzet ratusan milyar

    joe trizilo
    29 Jan 2010 | 10:09 pm
    Cerdik juga Metro TV dalam terjun di dunia pertelevisian…. Metro TV mengkhususkan mengambil berita dalam komoditas jualannya… Kesuksesan Metro TV akhirnya juga diikuti oleh TV One, yang juga mengubah Lativi menjadi televisi yang dalam siarannya menjadikan berita sebagai porsi terbesarnya… Nah kalo melihat kondisi Bangsa ini yang masih belajar menjadi untuk menjadi bangsa yang besar, berita [...]
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  • Weekend Supercross and Arenacross Results

    Scott Lukaitis
    8 Feb 2010 | 4:31 pm
    San Diego Supercross Monster Energy/AMA Supercross Lites West February 6, 2010 – San Diego, CA Main Event West Coast Lites Overall Name Bike Points 1 Jake Weimer Kawasaki 25 2 Cole Seely Honda 22 3 Wil Hahn Honda 20 4 Max Anstie Yamaha 18 5 Broc Tickle Yamaha 16 6 Trey Canard Honda 15 7 Phil Nicoletti KTM 14 8 PJ Larsen KTM 13 9 Blake Wharton Honda 12 10 Chris Gosselaar Honda 11 11 Josh Hansen Kawasaki 10 12 Hunter Hewitt Suzuki 9 13 Bobby Kiniry Suzuki 8 14 Antonio Balbi Kawasaki 7 15 Eric McCrummen Honda 6 16 Jeff Alessi Yamaha 5 17 Mike Horban Honda 4 18 Hugo Dagod KTM 3 19 Travis Baker…

  • The Nuclear Cowboyz are Coming to Town

    Scott Lukaitis
    3 Feb 2010 | 8:40 am
    Coming to the IZOD Center (former Continental Arena) in East Rutherford NJ at the end of February is the Feld Motorsports produced Nuclear Cowboyz show. That’s right Friday and Saturday night February 26th and 27th the popular Nuclear Cowboyz tour will be in New Jersey. The show features some of the top freestyle motocross riders in the world today, including Xgames medalists and members of the famous Metal Mulisha. Some of the riders include Adam Jones, Mike Mason, Nate Adams, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Todd Potter, Beau Bamburg, Jim McNeil, Dustin Miller, Matt Buyten, Brian Foster,…

  • Motovation Riding School with Ronnie Stewart

    Scott Lukaitis
    1 Feb 2010 | 4:48 pm
    Lake Gaston Mx in North Carolina is the place and February 13 and 14 are the dates for the Ronnie Stewart riding school brought to you by Motovation. After a successful season racing locally and at many of the East Coast nationals Ronnie is preparing for his 2010 season and hosting this special riding class while he is in North Carolina training for his 2010 racing season. To find out more about the school contact Ronnie via email @ ronnie@ronniestewartracing.com and while you are there check out his all new website ronniestewartracing.com Post from: the new NJ Motocross Subscribe to the new…

  • Weekend Supercross and Arenacross Results

    Scott Lukaitis
    31 Jan 2010 | 4:30 pm
    AMA Supercross Class Results: San Francisco Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Honda Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha Nick Wey, Dewitt, Mich., Kawasaki Thomas Hahn, Alvord, Texas, Suzuki Michael Byrne, Atlanta, Ga., Yamaha AMA Supercross Class Season Standings Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 90 Josh Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Yamaha, 79 Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 77 Andrew…

  • Ronnie Faisst…Then and Now

    Scott Lukaitis
    28 Jan 2010 | 5:23 pm
    Back in the early 90’s who would have thought that a young man from New Jersey would go on to become one of the elite athletes in Freestyle Motocross. The Mays Landing, NJ native took to motocross racing and at one time was one of the top riders in the Northeast winning at all of the popular local tracks like Raceway Park and Sleepy Hollow. After turning pro in 1995 and racing local Nationals and Supercrosses California was calling and in 1997 Faisst packed up his life and moved West. The Freestyle scene was just getting started and Faisst and his outgoing personality were a perfect…
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  • Revenue Agents

    Clement Salvadori - Contributor, Rider Magazine
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:20 am
    The photo here may be the first wherein an official photographer (Adam Campbell) at a new-model introduction snapped a picture of an invited moto-journalist (yours truly) about to get a speeding ticket. Speeding tickets are not unknown at such events, but never before with official photographic evidence. The intro was of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 [...]

  • Designing Rider

    Jody Levitan
    4 Feb 2010 | 3:53 pm
    Jody Levitan here, art director for Rider magazine, where you can usually find me at my computer designing layouts and doing my best to create a more enjoyable reading experience with a visual story as well. I’m also the most novice rider on staff and in May it will be three years since I’ve taken [...]

  • 7eye Sunglasses

    Greg Drevenstedt - Road Test Editor, Rider Magazine
    4 Feb 2010 | 2:01 pm
    Since Day 1, I’ve worn sunglasses when riding motorcycles. (During the day, of course. Wearing sunglasses at night, even if you’re a rock star, is downright silly.) Perhaps that is because my first helmet was a Shoei RF-800 with a clear faceshield. It never occurred to me to buy a tinted shield, especially given the [...]

  • Five Commutes, Three Bikes

    Donya Carlson - Senior Managing Editor, Rider Magazine
    3 Feb 2010 | 5:08 pm
    Last week I took advantage of the good weather and rode to work everyday. We’re so spoiled living in here in SoCal that when it poured for the better part of a week recently, most of us four-wheeled it into work. Ugh. We saw more than 6 inches of rain that week, and Big Bear [...]

  • Touratech 2010 Streetline

    Greg Drevenstedt - Road Test Editor, Rider Magazine
    3 Feb 2010 | 4:53 pm
    HITTIN’ THE STREETS. Touratech, best known for its wide-ranging catalog of adventure riding kit, has just released its 2010 Streetline catalog, which features 324 pages of accessories for sport-touring and naked street bikes, including Triumph’s Speed Triple. Touratech’s new Streetline range combines quality and functionality with modern elements of style. “Since we started devoting our [...]
 
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  • Skateboarding and Motorcycles?

    Guilty Dude
    2 Feb 2010 | 9:02 am
    Last year the builders from the Limpnickie Lot launched their first ever, direct to consumer parts catalogue; the Builder Manual. At 68 pages it was filled with great parts and services from small American Manufacturers and was received with great accolades from the industry and home garage builders. For 2010, the Builder Manual is back for a second year and is now at 100 pages. After picking up new builders and really catching a groove on this type of catalogue, it’s turning into a great piece. To launch the 2010 Builder Manual the Limpnickie Lot Builders will be setting up another booth…

  • Going Rogue on America!

    Guilty Dude
    29 Jan 2010 | 12:06 pm
    In reading another blog called 2200 Questions the other day I actually had to stop and applaud the writer as he verbalized what i’ve been feeling for months.. in responding to those people that seem to enjoy pointing fingers and/or blaming others, as well as the President for our nations problems. I’ve posted his comments here (with some editing for language). Perhaps it is that we’ve been lied to so much and so often that when a genuine word slips past one’s lips we analyze it for the lie as apposed to for the message. Where you heard “I’m fighting for…

  • Can ya help a brother out?!

    Guilty Dude
    27 Jan 2010 | 5:00 pm
    Hey guys/gals.  Ok, this is a blatant request for your vote.  We’ve just been informed by Scott McCool  (editor of Easyriders Magazine) that two of our bikes-Dais’d and Errant 2, (along with all the others), are up for being voted bike of the year.  However, we can’t do this alone….we just don’t have the time or fingers! So, this is where you come in.  Will you spend 5 seconds and go to the Easyriders site (click HERE) and vote for Dais’d or Errant 2, (or both!)?  Huh, will ya?  Can ya help a brother out here?!  Seriously though, the guys all put a…

  • Daughters Build Update Version #1

    Guilty Dude
    24 Jan 2010 | 5:51 pm
    Certain things in life are just plain difficult.  Things like divorce, back pain, dentist visits, resolving childhood trauma’s, and working with a child on a bike build!  Actually that probably goes to the top of the list of “difficulties”. Honest! If you saw our first posting here on PushnPavement a few weeks ago, (and a recent post from, Motorcycle USA see here), you know we had this idea to start a build for one of our daughters Lindsay. Well, as all good acts will not go unpunished, here is case in point. LOL. As you can see from the pic, the bike is in roller form at…

  • S&S Hires Wenzel for Marketing Post

    Guilty Dude
    22 Jan 2010 | 2:55 pm
    S&S Cycle, Inc. has announced the appointment of Gary Wenzel to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Wenzel, a 10 year veteran in aftermarket, comes from BRP US, Inc where he served as Director of Parts and Accessories.  While at BRP, Wenzel was involved in launching the Evinrude brand e-commerce site, increasing dealer support through an efficient internal and external sales network, improving product availability through an expanded distribution footprint and developing an alternate channel strategy that reached a broader customer base. In his new role, Wenzel will oversee…
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