Each year, hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists head toward what many feel is the motorcycling mecca of the world, Sturgis, and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota takes place this year August 9-15.Check out my article on this great motorcycle rally. See if you can see me waving in the picture when I attended the 1993 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. I really need
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Friday, July 30, 2010
Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Outrigger
Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Outrigger on his 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic w/Frankenstein Trike Conversion. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Chris Birch: Little Bit of a Cabbie, Lot of a Red Bull X-Fighter
Below is a bit of a trailer starring X-fighters FMX star Chris Birch showing you just what the Red Bull X-Fighters can do as he gets to grips with London life - as a bike taxi. His passenger didn't quite know what he was in for.... See Chris in action pulling the best tricks and stunts that FMX has to offer in front of a 28,000 strong crowd at the penultimate 2010 Red Bull X-Fighters show.It
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New 2011 Harley-Davidson SuperLow
Harley-Davidson say about the new 2011 SuperLow:-"The new SuperLow combines revised front end geometry, new wheels and tyre with a reshaped seat and handlebars to achieve well-balanced handling and comfort that will inspire confidence in new riders and exhilarate those with experience"Ride safeJon BoothEmail: webmaster@inter-bike.co.ukBlog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//
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Monday, July 26, 2010
New Mazda MX-5 due in 2012
The next-gen MX-5 is expected to be launched in 2012 and in terms of design, Mazda plans to make much greater use of its Nagare design language.
Th new MX-5 is expected to be equipped with direct-injection Sky-G petrol engines and a weight target of 1000 kg has been set.
Source: Autocar
Th new MX-5 is expected to be equipped with direct-injection Sky-G petrol engines and a weight target of 1000 kg has been set.
Source: Autocar
Friday, July 23, 2010
Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Jenn Bair
Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Jenn Bair with her 2009 Honda Rebel 250. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along
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Jack Riepe -- Motorcycle Humorist
When I first met Jack Riepe at the 2006 BuRP Rally, I was amazed at his spontaneous humor. To be around Jack is to be around laughter. Jack now has a blog of his motorcycle stories. I'm listing a few that I particularly like. In fact, this is my Top 10 Riepe Stories. Your choices may differ. Read all his stories and choose your own favorites. I warn you ahead of time that his writings are for
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The Power of Dreams: This is why I love Honda!
One company that I truly respect is Honda and the NSX is the best Honda produced so far. Oh, and according to Setright, the best car at of all!
Enjoy the video!!!
Enjoy the video!!!
Ducati launch the 848 EVO
Ducati have given the 848 a boost with the launch of the EVO. The �EVO� treatment applied to the 848 introduces a 6hp power boost to 140hp (103kW) and a torque increase to 72.3lb-ft (98Nm)Ride safeJon BoothEmail: webmaster@inter-bike.co.ukBlog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
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The new Peugeot Tweet 125
Peugeot have launched the new Peugeot Tweet 125 scooter.Bizzare name for a scooter!!It has 16-inch wheels, 33mm telescopic front forks and an adjustable rear shock absorber, a wheelbase of 1385mm and a kerb weight of 109kg, 226mm disc brakes and hydraulic calipers at the front and rear.The Tweet has a 125cc, air-cooled, four-stroke engine and CVT automatic transmissio, a slim and low seat -
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Thursday, July 22, 2010
Photography from 2010 Salon Priv� event
First spy shots of upcoming Honda Civic
The Civic is one of my favourites cars, having owned one, and the next-gen has been caught for the fist time close to Honda's European development centre in Germany. Of course, the test car was completely disguised...
I have also read that Honda will continue selling in Japan only the hybrid version of the Civic, which means that the R18A1 engine will no longer be available.
Source: SecretNewCars.com
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Yamaha Recalls 2009 VMX17 for Electrical Problem
Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009 VMX17 motorcycles manufactured from June 2008 through March 2009.There could be excessive electrical resistance in the ground wire from the Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) and the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) due to an insufficiently crimped connection.700 units are affected.Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
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BMW Recalls 2005-2009 R1200RT Police Bike for Faulty Signaling Device Bracket
BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2009 R 1200 RT police motorcycles manufactured from April 2005 through September 2009.The bracket which supports the audible signaling device can break, possibly allowing the signaling device to fall from the vehicle and into the roadway.1900 units are affected.Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
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Harley-Davidson Recalls 2010 FXDF for Fork Spring Problem
Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2010 FXDF motorcycles with fork leg assemblies (lH P/N 48622-08, RH P/N 48623-08) manufactured from February 29 through February 9, 2010. (Editor's Note: These dates are assumed incorrect.)These fork leg assemblies may have been incorrectly assembled using the wrong springs. 70 units are affected.Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more
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Monday, July 19, 2010
Plans to break land speed record at nearly 1700 km/h
Bloodhound SSC was revealed at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show. The target is "simple", break the land speed record with its 1000 mph target (its projected top speed is 1050mph or Mach 1.4).
What you see in the photos is the first full-scale model, measuring 12.8 m long. It is estimated that it need 7 km in order to hit its top speed. Power comes from three separate jet and rocket engines with a combined power of 133,000 bhp!
What you see in the photos is the first full-scale model, measuring 12.8 m long. It is estimated that it need 7 km in order to hit its top speed. Power comes from three separate jet and rocket engines with a combined power of 133,000 bhp!
Source: Car Middle East
New scale models added to my collection
On Friday, four new scale models were added to my collection:
- Aston Martin V8 Volante 1987 by Minichamps
- Aston Martin Lola No.007, Le Mans Charouz/Enge/M�cke 2009 by Ixo
- Jaguar XJ220 1991 by Minichamps
- Lotus Esprit Turbo 1981 by AutoArt
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - POPCYCLE
Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See POPCYCLE on his 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Trike. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your
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Kawasaki Recalls 2009-2010 EX650 Motorcycles for Brake Problem
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009 EX650C9F/Fl and model year 2010 EX650CAF/Fl Ninja 650 motorcycles.The right rear portion of the lower cowling can interfere with the operator's foot while in the process of applying the rear brake.676 units are affected.Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Mansory to produce just three special 'White Ghosts'
Mansory (earlier post) is about to produce just three limited edition Ghosts dubbing it the �White Ghost�. Of course, there are changes both nside and out, as well as tweaks to the engine management.
The revisions to the engine mapping plus a dual sports exhaust system are capable of boosting the power up from 563bhp to 629bhp with 630lb ft or torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is now 4.5 seconds and the speed limiter has been removed to enable 290kph.
The interior is completely reupholstered and retrimmed with Alcantara on the dashboard and roof lining, and bamboo inserts.
The cost of the White Ghost upgrade starts at $150,000 � not including the car of course!
Source: CAR Middle East
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