Update on the State of the MDK/Warthog Racing/MotoConcepts Team for 2009

My name is Scott Kandel.  I am the founder and Chief Altruistic Officer of Warthog Racing (www.WarthogRacing.com) ... .  Our program – The Warthog Racing Academy — provides the riders motorcycle transportation, pit set-up, mechanics, who work through the unique Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Internship program, gas [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 18:34:54

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Mechanic and Doctor

A mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a Harley, when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon in his shop ... surprised, walked over to the mechanic working on the motorcycle. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, 'So Doc, look at this engine. I also can open hearts, take valves [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 13:14:54

The nature of life and design detection

A mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a motorcycle when he spotted a well known heart surgeon in his shop ... , walked over to the mechanic working on the motorcycle. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 21:01:01

Rocky Horror and the Art of Lifestyle Maintenance

Jump to Comments Last night’s performance of the Rocky Horror Show blew away all my expectations. I was impressed ... out why. You see, right now I’m reading “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry ... the intricacies of motorcycle mechanics. Given that the book was published in 1974, those lines may [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 22:50:44

Motorcycle Mechanics For New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND Business Immigration (N.Z) Ltd ... MECHANICS Responsibilities: • min. of 5 years experience in overhaul/repair of motorcycle engine such as Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki etc. • With training qualification in motorcycle repair is an advantage [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 19:29:01

Naked Sportbikes: The New Cafe Racers

A Naked Kawasaki Concours 14 HellForLeather has a great post about the new cafe racers: stripped down sportsbikes ... of bikes like the Kawasaki Z1000 and Suzuki B-King. That look is surprisingly easy to achieve ... motorcycle, just one whose style is provided by its mechanical components, not plastics. Motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 20:23:40

Finally an Update 10.30.2008 hey! I haven't been able to update lately as i have been really busy. I went on 2 trips in the past two months ... , AZ to go to MMI (the motorcycle mechanic institute). My grandpa, my cousin, and me all drove ... forward to being an assistant wrestling coach this year at Paint Branch, the school I graduated from. [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 16:02:06

Filipino Motorcycle Mechanics for New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND Business Immigration (N.Z) Ltd ... of motorcycle engine such as Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki etc. • With training qualification in motorcycle repair ... . Offers you the opportunity to move to New Zealand to work and live permanently MOTORCYCLE [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 12:44:34

Maui Boards for Sale

Time to thin the herd–I have way too many boards in my garage. I really need to get rid of a couple more, but even these two are hard to let go of ... . I’m also selling one of my two motorcycles. A 2000 Yamaha XT350 with 1650 miles on it–barely broken in and well maintained (I used to be a motorcycle mechanic). 75 MPG and carries two. Pretty [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 07:20:04

The Dearden Supercharged Vincent Black Lightning

September 16, 2008 One of those very rare motorcycles which comes along once in a lifetime will go under the Bonhams’ hammer at sale at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on October 19 October – it will be the only supercharged Vincent Black ... ... Related Articles: Legendary Vincent makes a comeback Overpainted masterpieces revealed Motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 12:42:48

Request for 2009 Benefactors to Help Deserving Professional Supercross/Motocross Racers

Hello Potential Benefactor: My name is Scott Kandel.  I am the founder and Chief Altruistic Officer of Warthog Racing (www.WarthogRacing.com) ... been living this vision since 2003.  Our program – The Warthog Racing Academy — provides the riders motorcycle transportation, pit set-up, mechanics, gas, food, water, hospitality, and rider marketing [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 16:20:46

Notes from the edge

In the spirit of the jobbers over at Apples & Moustaches, let’s hit some highlights and lowlights of the past couple of weeks ... . :( My motorcycle, which has been languishing in the mechanic’s shop for *three full months* cannot be repaired ... , and I missed the last three months of riding season. On a more :) note at least they're not [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 21:04:51

Do You Need to Have a High IQ to Be a Success?

You have probably heard the term “IQ” many times, and you probably know it has something to do with measuring intelligence ... who has an extremely high genius IQ works as a motorcycle mechanic, hangs out with biker gangs, and is frequently [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 03:10:37

"World’s worst soccer team" happy to win first point. East Timor's coach, Pedro Almeida, said: “We have no resources to keep this team together and we barely have grass to play on.. (but now) we’re all very proud”

... Pereira (L) of East Timor listen to their national anthem as they stand in front of their country's ... proud,” said long-serving, long-suffering coach Pedro Almeida, a motorcycle mechanic in the country’ [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 02:00:45

Gateway double-murder case set for trial, accused faces death penalty

By ELIZABETH WRIGHTOriginally published 07:04 p.m., September 27, 2008Updated 08:02 p.m ... -year relationship of her own.She had asked her boyfriend, a motorcycle mechanic named Fred Cooper [more...]

Date: 2008-09-28 22:10:00

All Entries: What I Learned From Metaphors for Life

A big ol’ Texas-sized Waa-hoo (sound of big ol’ Texas sized Waa-hoo) ... Episode, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc. Life is Chaos, by Ulla Hennig at Ulla Hennigs Weblog ... Musings Motorcycle Mechanic on Wheels, by Robert Hruzek [more...]

Date: 2008-08-11 11:00:59

The Light From Within

What is the most you would pay for a tool?There have been times when I would have paid $10,000,000.00 for a working flashlight ... was a legendary 1975 Kawasaki 750 triple (the widow-maker). This primitive fire-breathing two-stroke ... of motorcycling, when ailing bikes didn’t have to go a mechanical neurosurgeon.The 1975 Kawasaki 750 [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 00:13:00

Scooter Mopeds

A scooter moped is somewhat similar to a motorcycle because it has only two wheels and offers the same type of seating arrangement ... of the motorcycle. Another difference is that scooters have panels that cover the mechanical side of things while [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 15:52:27

Ga-Rei -Zero- 2: How Do You Trump Motorcycle Martial Arts?

With deadly briefcase machine guns, drill arms and mechanical sword sheaths. As blissmo’s a.f ... , a business man who uses his luggage as weaponry (as both melee and shooting) and finally Kagura [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 21:14:56

Remerging threats

There are two environmental concerns that have taken a back seat in the last couple of decades:Overpopulation and Noise pollution ... that moves has been required to have back-up beepers. All trucks, mechanical lifts and even ... that has since grown into a national crisis. These motorcycle gangs and the lifestyle they espouse [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 15:59:00

6 Badass Motorcycles (anyone would want to own)

I was just browsing Popsci and Popular Mechanics and got an idea to do a round-up post of the most bad-ass bikes. Without further a due: 1. Uno motorcycle Now this is something I would consider buying. The great thing about this motorcycle is that it doesn’t release emissions [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 15:49:08

240 Suzuki Hayabusa Swingarm Installation Instructions

Notes on fitting wide wheel and tire • An advanced degree of mechanical skill is required to properly install this kit ... the applicable shop manual for your motorcycle. This kit involves significant alterations of your motorcycle and may void your factory warranty. (more…) [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 15:15:17

The CarvX four-wheeled carving recumbent bike

Vehicles with a carving or tilting mechanism to assist in steering through corners make a lot of sense ... Yamaha's Tesseract four-wheel motorcycle Vectrix Electric Maxi-Scooter three-wheeler prototype ... Piaggio MP3 scooter and we've seen numerous design platforms that incorporate this approach [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 07:39:22

Non-circular Gears!

Download latest version of Flash to view video! ... , mechanical engineers, weather change Related posts USB “Thumb” Flash Drive! The gear clock Suzuki Crosscage Hydrogen Fuel Cell Motorcycle! Steampunk Cufflinks! Keyscan Keyboard with 4800dpi Scanner [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 23:21:08

Brand Profile: Neighborhood

Brand Profile: Neighborhood ... is renowned for its distressed denim and leather motorcycle jackets, as well as other subtly ... , but the steez is more biker badass than renegade cop, with mechanic-inspired shirts, flannels, paint [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 18:13:40

Rebirth of the Whizzer Ambassador Motorbicycle

The $1995 Whizzer Ambassador is an updated version of the company's top-of-the-line motorized bicycle design from 1951 ... an Aluminum 138cc single cylinder 4-stroke motor, electric start, front and rear mechanical disc brakes ... in the USA, although the lack of pedals might force you to register it as a motorcycle rather than [more...]

Date: 2008-06-04 16:53:15

Sandra Bullock's Husband Sued For Fraud

Sandra Bullock's mechanic husband Jesse James is facing legal action from a fashion firm accusing him of fraud. James, the owner of custom motorcycle firm West Coast Choppers, Inc., is alleged to have pulled out of a clothing deal with California-based Fortune Fashion Industries LLC at the last minute [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 00:02:51

The 2009 Female Mechanics Calendar is available now!  Order online or find a location:  www.sarahlyon.com Cost: $20   Included in the 14-month calendar are automobile, motorcycle, hot rod, hybrid ... , Michigan, Georgia, New York, Arizona, Indiana and Kentucky. I rode my motorcycle to Wisconsin, where [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 15:06:33

Sales @ PT Infratech Indonesia

At least a Bachelor’s or Diploma Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering / equivalent field An in depth knowledge in AC Induction Motor will ... Manager or Sales Manager Should have good negotiation, and presentation skill Posses a strong analytical ... Preferable own a motorcycle or car PT Infratech Indonesia Wisma Tugu II 4th Floor (East [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 14:20:43

Howdy Do!

My name is Youngbird, but you can call me Jim. Obviously Im new here because of where Im posting, LOL ... motorcycles in my day, but want to get into this. See if it bites me....I think it already has. Im starting ... for advice. I built a "68/"72 triumph hardtail about 25 years ago, so mechanical skills I have or had. Im [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 07:23:08

Celebrity Bikers

There’s a very long list of celebrity bikers. Harley Davidson motorcycles have been the chosen toy of both the rich and the famous for a very long ... Leno, is an avid collector of Harley Davidson’s and vintage automobiles. Jay was a mechanic for awhile ... wondered what the Bad Boys did to set themselves apart in pre-Harley days. I wonder if people who [more...]

Date: 2008-08-04 05:53:21

How to Build Your Own XR3 Plug-In Vehicle

With $200, a full machine shop and some mechanical savvy, you can now build your very own XR3 plug-in electric vehicle. Robert Q. Riley Enterprises, a product design firm in Glendale, Ariz., is selling plans for its three-wheeled, two passenger diesel-electric hybrid — the XR3 — to do-it-youselfers. Licensed as a motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-08-06 20:45:38

I've come a long way

I was rummaging through some photos, and saw a picture of a motorcycle tank and fenders that I painted when I was at Tech school for auto body, and paint way back in 1991.I did my very first Harley Davidson custom paint job for a guy who was going through the heavy equipment mechanics class next door to the Auto Body Shop class [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 11:00:00

Join PM's User-Powered Motorcycle Community!

Join PM's User-Powered Motorcycle Community! Rev up with myBike to upload rides from your garage, rate others, make biker buddies and chat on message boards! PM Ad Partner Links • Let Popular Mechanics know your shopping habits and you could have a chance to win $100! • Sharp AQUOS. Change [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 19:25:07

Yamaha YZFR6X(C) Service Manual (2008)

The following motorcycle service manual applies for Yamaha YZFR6X(C) motosport 2008 models. This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic. Comprehensive explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair and check procedures [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 06:03:21

New Bajaj Pulsar 200 DTSI

Mechanically, the Pulsar family is now divided into two subplatforms 200/220 and 150/180 ... ride briskly without feeling the stress that comes with speed and have a great time. Aman and I were ... . The motorcycle feels taut and enthusiastic like the 220 [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 06:04:47

Motorcycle Mechanic on Wheels

The Motorcycle Mechanic The Motorcycle Mechanic Could a motorcycle be a metaphor for life? Well… I suppose we could make a case for it ... of a man, no?) I used to own a motorcycle. In fact, over several years I had three different ones ... forgave), I went out and bought this beauty from a friend of mine, a Suzuki 500 with, as you can see [more...]

Date: 2008-08-09 11:00:25

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