Track Test: Harley Davidson VR1000

Approaching the front straight out of Thunderhill raceway's super-slick turn nine, the rev counter needle pulled from nowhere up into the power zone ... . Harley's road-racing department put the bike together using a list of American parts suppliers, some with no motorcycle experience, using no existing Harley motorcycle parts. The streetable VR1000 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 19:24:09

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Facts About Motorcycles

Author: Brenda Williams Motorcycles are two-wheeled vehicles that are powered by an engine and are used for everyday travel as well as off-road activities. In some parts of the world motorcycles are the least expensive automobile to purchase ... any of them and small enough to drive them down narrow alleyways. The very first motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 08:39:25

Customize Your Motorcycle Parts

My older sister is such a huge motorcycle fanatic! Trust me, she is into bikes more than my brother! ... into a road accident. She just got her new Honda motorcycle at that time and the insurance ... , he was so kind. And then, I have learned my lesson: I won't ride in a motorcycle ever again. Haha. Some sort [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 06:04:25

A Hazardous Sport - BE PREPARED!

Quality motorcycle gear combines comfort, style, fit, durability, weather protection, and armor ... can only produce about 1600 custom jackets per year, so there is a waiting list as long ... of impact. Road rash is the not so fun part about riding a motorcycle. It is painful and bloody [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 21:43:21

S. Padre Island - The Road Trip ~ Part 1

Here's the plan: Ride our motorcycles from our farm to South Padre Island. Stay for 3 nights and 4 days and then ride back home...simple huh?...NOT! ... long motorcycle trip, so we thought we would start some fun rituals...like giving each other ... ...and YEAH!! it did start. All my gauges were showing normal, so on we went. We rode for 2 hours [more...]

Date: 2008-06-22 23:00:23

Facts About Motorcycles

Facts About Motorcycles Motorcycles are two-wheeled vehicles that are powered by an engine and are used for everyday travel as well as off-road ... Harley-Davidson took over the top spot and began selling motorcycles in 67 countries worldwide ... activities. In some parts of the world motorcycles are the least expensive automobile to purchase [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 09:26:51

Interaction with deer can be a problem

A co-worker told me today that he recently hit a deer on the road in Middlefield ... - so please be careful out there, especially if you are on a motorcycle. "Motorcycles are even ... Institute, which is part of the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. The study reports [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 22:35:05

CCR Sport Launches New Website

Newport Beach, CA – CCR Sport, a Southern California-based off-road motorcycle products company, ... for the latest in riding apparel, performance parts and accessories, or just looking for some tuning ... of Bed Buddy motorcycle tie-down bars and hauling products,” said CCR Sport owner Chris Cooley. “ [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 16:14:53

Xperiences Guide to Track and Driving Experience Days, Part #2

by Jimmy Gaulton If you want to give your favourite car fanatic the ultimate driving experience or track day then this second part of our guide to ... of motorcycle racing. Held on enclosed off-road circuits it has evolved from scrambling which ... or a seasoned dirt junkie, there are guided off-road adventure tours that will suit you down [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 23:18:54

Me On A Motorcycle?

As most of you know, I do not drive. I have an intense fear of other cars on the road. My husband has tried to talk me into letting him get a motorcycle, cheap, that he can fix up using yamaha motorcycle parts. I told him he's crazy! If he wants to ride a motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 02:43:08

Road America fatality

Surjit Hermon, a radiologist from Sterling, Ill., became the second driver die this summer from injuries suffered in a racing accident at Road ... awaiting a tow Friday during a practice session that was part of a vintage racing weekend. At last 13 drivers and motorcycle riders have died at Road America since the track opened in 1955, according [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 15:55:07

Wills and Harry Saddle Up

Harrymotocross Princes William and Harry, along with 80 other entrants, took part in the Enduro 2008 motorcycle ride in South Africa, ... ). "Enduro" is the generic term for any kind of off-road motorcycle rally in which racers [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 18:02:00

Christmas and New Year At Mac Gowans

Had a couple of glasses of wine yesterday with Paul and he told me that they were going to reflect the current financial situation with their ... for rent or sale. It is a very traditional part of Spain, with traditional Spanish foods so if you plan ... and to learn how to ride a motorcycle off road then check out our sponsor The Long Way Round and [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 13:38:10

Unspoken Road Survival - Part 3

Here is where I am going to freak some people out. If the following crap that it is about to fly off my fingertips makes you uneasy then consider ... up on the motorcycle scene to describe bike clubs that were not registered with the AMA. The 1% is a badge of honor for the "outlaw" motorcycle patch holder of today. However, let's not forget there are [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 22:16:00

Quick update

It has been a bit quiet of late at Motorcycle Paradise due in part to rain washing out a couple of planned big rides and general life interfering ... now so a totally road bias bike mounted with spoked rims with knobby tyres, the front being a 19" is going ... who must by now have the most comprehensive naked motorcycle range of any manufacturer.I see [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 01:39:00

My Motorcycle

I have abandoned my motorcycle for many months. I just left it there in the house. I just renewed the road tax and it was with my friend now. I need to get it first before I can ride on it. I just afraid that I need time to start it since I never start it since few months back. Hopefully, I no need to change any motorcycle parts [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 03:33:00

American Pool Tournament In Almerimar 26th November

Don’t forget that the closing date for entries to the American Pool Tournament that will be held in the Dynos Almerimar (located in The Square) ... including villas, apartments and town houses for rent or sale. It is a very traditional part of Spain ... activity based day out in the mountains and to learn how to ride a motorcycle off road then check [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 05:25:29

supply All-Terrain Vehicle,go kart

supply All-Terrain Vehicle,go kart We specializing in the manufacture and export of ELECTRIC ATV,GOKART ,Parts and Accessories , ... States CARB Certification，the EPA certification， Yonghe Motorcycle Manufacture Co.,Ltd Yuehu Road [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 06:46:12

My mom will love the first part and hate the second

My mom will love the first part and hate the second November 20th, 2008 After years of what some would call a struggle, ... probably head up there by myself. On Sunday, however, a co-worker and I are going to rent off-road ... motorcycle but considering I’m a 27 year old single male, it really seems like something that I should [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 07:48:02

Rarotonga

Scott and I just got back from our kid-free vacation to Rarotonga, a tiny island that's part of the Cook Islands ... I have a motorcycle license I didn't have to take a road test.  Scott's license hadn't arrived [more...]

Date: 2008-09-09 13:37:00

Taliban Kill Aid Worker

Taliban soldiers killed a Christian aid worker from South Africa in a drive-by motorcycle shooting ... with the security authorities to find out which roads we shouldn't be on, which parts [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 17:31:57

Our road tests: Aprilia Dorsoduro, part one

While there was so much to organise for our coverage of the Eicma show, what with all the beautiful Ducati models, the Honda Fireblade and Hornet, the Victory custom ... just from taking a look at this lovely motorcycle that this would be the case. Aprilia Dorsoduro [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 10:14:57

Xperiences Guide to Driving Experiences and Rally Days, Part #2

Xperiences Guide to Driving Experiences and Rally Days, Part #2 Posted By Jimmy Gaulton on @ 11: ... racing is widely considered the world’s most popular form of motorcycle racing. Held on enclosed off ... -road adventure tours that will suit you down to the ground! Tank Driving This is your chance [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 23:09:10

Xperiences Guide to Track Days and Driving Experiences, Part #2

By Jimmy GaultonIf you want to give your favourite car fanatic the ultimate driving experience or track day then this second part of our guide to ... Motocross racing is widely considered the world's most popular form of motorcycle racing. Held ... , there are guided off-road adventure tours that will suit you down to the ground! Tank Driving Put [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 23:00:00

Guest Blog: Brian Brown's F1 Saga (A San Francisco Tale)

[This tale surfaced on the 851-888 board in response to crackhead vandalism of motorcycles in San Francisco ... motorcycle that I had ever laid my eyes upon, a brand new Ducati F1b. It was everything that I could ever hope for, a modern street legal (well in some parts of the world) Ducati TT1 road-racer [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 15:25:06

Trike News: Bikesure Moves to End Discrimination Against Disabled Trikers

Bikesure is to offer insurance to disabled trikers on a provisional licence UK (Vocus/PRWEB ) ... they even get on the road. Bikesure has a huge range of specialist policies for the motorcycle ... insurance specialist Bikesure has stepped in to help. The company, part of Adrian Flux Insurance [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 17:45:00

Roads Less Traveled By

Here is a copy of the press release regarding our Mex2Can ... water, tools, spare parts, tube/tire repair kit, first aid supplies and other emergency essentials ... .com dual sport motorcycle trip: “It was one of those trips of a lifetime”, exclaims Gary Shumway [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 05:24:33

BikerKiss Review - A Review of Singles Dating For Adult Bikers on the Internet

If you love your bike, love riding the open road, going to meets, talking bikes, playing with bikes, ... such as BikerKiss, ‘BikerPlanet‘ or ‘Motorcycle Junction‘ you know that the people you are chatting ... out if you have anything in common, that’s already understood. In part, this explains why dating sites [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 11:48:49

Yamaha FZ16

LORD OF THE STREETS In this country’s motorcycle history a new chapter begins. A masterpiece is born ... belongs to YAMAHA’s advanced technologies. The FZ16 takes attention away from others on the road ... you have the sensation of ruling the streets to your heart’s content. “LORD TAKES OVER” Each and every part of FZ16 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 04:03:03

Honda’s V4 Motorcycle Concept Model Has Hubless Wheels?

Honda has recently revealed a new V4 based bike concept at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany ... , with no working parts, but there are plenty of ideas there, and Honda says all the ideas ... of its participation in road racing, as well as the 30th anniversary of racing with an innovative 4-cylinder [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 23:49:53

Zen and the art of being a motorbike pillion rider

On the road to Ba Na Hill Station James remarked over email that he couldn't imagine me scooting around in Vietnam on a motorcycle ... I got to Vietnam, I've been on a motorbike at least every other day, and then often for the better part of the day. And it's been great. As they say, there's no better way to see Vietnam than [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 17:31:08

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