QotD: Under the Tree

What gifts, big or small, are you hoping to find under your tree this year? Sponsored by Best Buy. Well sense you asked! In no particular order: Chanel Ballet Flats A bicycle A new computer Loeffler Randall boots A leather motorcycle jacket A fur vest A good wine opener Uggs (I know, heinous, but necessary [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 17:48:14

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Heat and dust

India. Diverse. Hot. Dusty. Crowded. Chaotic. Noisy. Colourful. Teeming with people. And animals are everywhere – dogs, cows, monkeys, goats ... there are many forms of transport: bicycles, motorised three-wheeler rickshaws, cars, taxis ... , when the motorcycle law came into being, women were exempted on the grounds that they wouldn’t be riding bikes [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 10:32:59

How to Start Bicycling to Work

Yesterday, I wrote about bicycling to work, pointing out that it's a safe, inexpensive, way for many people ( ... old bike and a bicycling helmet. Don't try to use a motorcycle helmet. It won't vent your head [more...]

Date: 2008-05-24 14:07:33

Go Hog Wild - Birthday Card

Motorcycle mice out for a Sunday spin.  On bicycles. They are not quite as tuff as they might think — notice the training wheels on the bike of that leather-jacketed mouse in the middle! A fun way [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 18:44:17

Kukup Fishing Village Trip 15th & 16th November 2008

We reached Kukup Fishing Village (N1°19.512' E103°26.511') in the evening about 5pm ... I walked on the alley, I noticed there are many motorcycle & bicycle on the alley for transport [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 04:15:00

Hello - building kit bike to Triumph Bicycle

Hello I picked up a kit on ebay, supposed 80cc kit from powerkingshop. I build/fix restore Triumph motorcycles and I have a cool 3 speed Triumph Bicycle, I think made by Raleigh and want to make it a baby Triumph. The motor seems to fit the frame fairly well [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 15:22:20

Boost Your eGo (Electric Bike, That Is)

One of the most fun, retro-style electric bicycles out there is the eGo Cycle 2, which comes in three models: standard, LX ( ... a motorcycle license, you’d better check your local statutes: many designate a bicycle vs ... designate a scooter/motorcycle by weight, then you’re probably OK calling this a bicycle under the law [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 18:06:07

Ultimate Vintage Motorbike

I am fond of the beach cruiser look and of white wall tires.  So, logically, at 1st glance I fell in love with this vintage motorbike by Ridley Motorcycles. It’s a small engine powered (49 or 70 cc) bicycle featuring the old-time look in a 1-piece tank frame [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 13:11:51

Welcome Luke!

Luke will be writing about the Austin maker scene, Maker Faire Austin and other interesting things.. ... to prevent further theft of his bicycles. This photo is from his attempt to make an electric motorcycle at Maker Faire Austin last year (it worked for 15 glorious minutes before the motor melted [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 20:22:37

Ridley Vintage Motorbikes

This is what you get when a beach cruiser meets a motorcycle. They’re called the Ridley Vintage Motorbikes and they are basically bicycles with engines. The cool thing is that they have a very old school look to them, hence the title “vintage” motorbikes [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 23:25:25

Embedded Traffic Light Sensors

flosstraffic.jpg My neighbor owns a motorcycle and sometimes has to sit through several rounds of lights at the intersection near our house ... , I’m here, let me through.” But my neighbor’s motorcycle doesn’t have enough umph, and he’ll often ... the sensors, how could bicycles? (Actually, I’ve recently found a couple patents for devices that would [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 12:26:58

Ridley New Custom Motorbikes

Ridley, America’s automatic motorcycle specialist has also developed a very nice line of motorized bicycles. 3 new production models just arrived on time for the holidays in retailer’s showrooms [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 12:06:13

Closer Look: The Vectrix VX-1 Electric Scooter

Scooters have come a long way from their early days as glorified bicycles and nerd-haulers ... (they look more like a small motorcycle to me) debuted in America in 2006 and went into broader national [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 02:37:47

Ridley Vintage Motorbikes

ridley-motorbike-t.jpg Part beach cruiser, part motorcycle, Ridley Vintage Motorbikes ($2,000) are small-engine powered bicycles featuring old-time looks and real-world utility. Each style is offered with either a 49 or 70cc engine,... Visit Uncrate for the full post. [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 18:23:04

Video: Half Bicycle - Half Motorcycle, Learn about the ErockIT

http://www.5min.com/Video/Half-Bicyc...ockIT-67719850 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 15:27:43

Electric motorcycle will get you there to build another one

electricbikediy.jpg Here's yet another cool electric motorcycle mod ... for all the details on this impressive build. Electric Motorcycle Conversion via InHabitat Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Bicycles | Digg this! [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 12:34:43

Big Ticket Tuesday: Puma Glow Rider

You’re watching the Olympics in China. The Chinese ride a lot of bicycles. You think to yourself, “I need a new bike ... no mopeds, scooters, motorcycles … anything with an engine). Just paste the link in the comment field [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 15:44:16

MOST DANGEROUS SPORTS

The list is out and they have the statistics to back up what they are saying. Forbes has published a list for the world's most dangerous sports. Can you guess? Motorcycle jumping? Downhill skiing? No.....here's the list. Basketball (529,837 injuries)Bicycling (490,434 injuries)Football (460,210 injuries)ATV's, Mopeds, Minibikes (275,123 [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 00:37:10

Gmail; a lament

I'm sorry for the gap in posts. I've been struggling with my computer. Gmail crashes in seconds, taking (first) ... about riding my motorcycle once I'm better but I have not been imagining riding my bicycle. I think [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 13:46:00

Will the MacBook Air Get a Carbon Fiber Bottom?

According to a rumor making the rounds last week, Apple is said to be exploring potential for using more exotic materials in the next revision ... instrument, consumer products, motor racing and motorcycle industries, where it’s been incorporated in everything from aircraft parts and laptop computers to bicycle frames and drum shells. (more…) [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 01:00:41

Will the MacBook Air Get a Carbon Fiber Bottom?

According to a rumor making the rounds last week, Apple is said to be exploring potential for using more exotic materials in the next revision ... instrument, consumer products, motor racing and motorcycle industries, where it’s been incorporated in everything from aircraft parts and laptop computers to bicycle frames and drum shells. (more…) [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 01:00:27

The ‘not a motorcycle’ diaries

Day 1 I admonished a scooter-boy on his use of the bicycle lane earlier. He pulled up beside me and attempted to hold forth on the irony of my pointing out his illegal action while I ran a red light. I wanted to retort with “Don’t you mean hypocracy? [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 17:28:14

Tiger in his tank?

So was there a purpose for the "gas tank" on bicycles like this, or were they just supposed to make it look more like a motorcycle? Did they double as a canteen for long rides? My sister's bike [more...]

Date: 2008-06-06 06:55:44

The Competition Of The Harley-davidson Motorcycle

The Used motorcycle for sale is widely regarded as a symbol of the rebel, a representation of youth, and an icon of Americana. The first recognized motorcycle design was made by a pair of German engineers in 1885, in what was, essentially, a bicycle with an engine. While Japanese manufacturers like Suzuki dominate [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 07:10:58

Brazzaville

Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, is Kinshasa’s less psychotic younger brother ... , and his Vietnamese wife, Catherine. Olivier spent two years riding his bicycle around the world ... one of those putting around town on the back of Olivier’s little Chinese motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 19:00:22

Where I am from - a meme

November 20, 2008 History, Memes, Remembering   Rose’s blog is where I found this and the link in her post is dead, ... my response. I am from bicycles and tree houses, from royal typewriters and transistor radios ... before it was acceptable for women, to the motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 13:13:13

Lost a Bike, Gained a Bike

So some rotten degenerate stole my bicycle and a few of my tools out of our garage at some point during the last week ... that does motorcycle paint, transfer the title to me, get the bendix fixed up, and then get that sucker ... in the garage where my mountain bike had been.They also swiped a couple screwdrivers and my Craftsman [more...]

Date: 2008-08-04 09:00:00

Random Thoughts From Of Caracas

A Stormy Caracas skyline Just back from Venezuela. I forgot the interface cable to my camera so I wasn't able to post anything while I was there ... are everywhere, helmets are required. People wear bicycle helmets as they speed in and out of highway traffic at breakneck speeds. I have to imagine that motorcycle-related death is the leading cause [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 01:01:55

Liberals and the Surge

Further to the story that US Marine deaths in motorcycle accidents have exceeded combat deaths, ... could only make sense in some parallel universe where pigs fly and fish commute on bicycles [more...]

Date: 2008-11-01 16:24:21

Yes bicycling is so fun

Speaking of bikes, did you know that the most efficient machine on earth in terms of weight transported over distance for energy expended is a human ... , especially now the issue of global warming become hot topic, we must reduce using car or motorcycle ... , from accessories, clothing, collectibles and memorabillias, office needs, pets, sports and [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 15:01:23

What You Need to Know About Helmets

While in generations past children and adults alike rode their bicycles without giving helmets a second thought, ... has to do with better education and research. Study after study has shown that those wearing helmets suffer from much ... these great sports provide. When it comes to motorcycle riders, helmets have always been, and probably [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 17:51:05

Born To Be Wild

As someone who’s actually seen a decapitated head after a bike crash, I think the anti-helmet movement is the stupidest damned thing I’ve ever seen ... they have to wear helmets: WASHINGTON — The number of motorcyclist deaths jumped in 2007, accounting ... for mile. One reason is a decline in the number of states requiring the use of helmets. According [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 10:21:30

Practical Guide to Electric Scooter Parts

by Torrie Cantor The most common mistake when buying electric scooter parts is people often get parts which are incompatible to their scooter brand ... scooter and bicycle handlebars. Bells that have a pleasant sound and are audible are advisable. A self ... you can find included in a bike motor kit. You can also buy this kit in local motorcycle stores. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 15:38:57

Traveling in a Dream

In one of my last posts I wrote about the four elements, earth, wind, fire, and water as they relate to dreams.  In this post the focus is on transportation.   The purpose of the four elements is to give you an indication of what kinds of qualities that you can be working on to improve your character and hence, have a much stronger true identity [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 12:14:57

philly celebrates

Video:  Philly Phans Phlipped my car, please send money. Written prior to the start of Game 5:  Beer plus local fans equal more disgrace On , we  managed to take one of our best sports days ever and spray-paint it with obscenities. The Flyers beat the Devils on Saturday for a home-and-home sweep of their rivals; No [more...]

Date: 2008-11-01 11:21:20

Brrrrr-ing It! *EDIT*

I dunno 'bout th' rest y'all, but it's winter time out here in Virginia. What does that mean to Y.T. as a year-round cyclist? ... . That kind of baffles my mind. I can think of nothing more irritating than not riding a bike ... you find yourself one day happily remarking that as long as you're riding with the arm of the hurricane [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 21:49:03

Barack Obama is Not a Socialist

With 2 weeks to go before the buzzer sounds John McCain, The Wall Street Journal, and a plethora of desperate, ... of bicycles 3. Scrap a plan to build a 4 lane highway near town 4. Tax every interested developer ... chose a 29-year old pothead motorcycle racer as their candidate for Mayor, and they came within [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 04:48:32

How To Build 5 Wild DIY Bicycles

How To Build 5 Wild DIY Bicycles July 3, 2008 “The cycling industry may be seeing commuter bikes fly off shelves, ... . From jet engines to flotation devices, these bikes are the fastest life on two wheels without a motorcycle license. Each inventor, gonzo (and occasionally aliased) in their own right, shared their secrets [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 12:40:19

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

Tailgating, Bad.

Had a close call recently. A car driver tailgating a truck noticed too late the truck was braking, so the car driver swerved into my position ... it's easy to tailgate a car on a motorcycle because I can completely out brake or out maneuver ... of debris kicked up by a cage's tires.On bicycles, your constantly following too close, at least [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 20:26:00

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

The Dancing of Politics and Bedfellows Strange

Way back when … In the depths of my personal history, I lived next door to Pete Mondale and his wife. It was back in the day ... floor; he rode a motorcycle and took me for rides every now and again. The second apartment ... on the floor. But it was all mine. That, and my bicycle and my 13″ black & white television set [more...]

Date: 2008-08-05 19:13:29

The Great Rebellion of 2057

by LJ James Many of the “facts” in this story are based on Legend and Myth as much of the history of the Motorcycle and it’s Culture was lost in the ... . Soon after the gas engine took its place in the 1900’s there were Motorcycle shops and Dealers all over the World. For awhile, Motorcycle were simply used as transportation. In 1907, when Henry Fords [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 13:26:32

Taken from a history book in the year 2095…

by LJ James Many of the “facts” in this story are based on Legend and Myth as much of the history of the Motorcycle and it’s Culture was lost in the ... . Soon after the gas engine took its place in the 1900’s there were Motorcycle shops and Dealers all over the World. For awhile, Motorcycle were simply used as transportation. In 1907, when Henry Fords [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 13:31:39

The Great Rebellion of 2057

by LJ James Many of the “facts” in this story are based on Legend and Myth as much of the history of the Motorcycle and it’s Culture was lost in the ... . Soon after the gas engine took its place in the 1900’s there were Motorcycle shops and Dealers all over the World. For awhile, Motorcycle were simply used as transportation. In 1907, when Henry Fords [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 13:36:29

Taken from a history book in the year 2095…

by LJ James Many of the “facts” in this story are based on Legend and Myth as much of the history of the Motorcycle and it’s Culture was lost in the ... . Soon after the gas engine took its place in the 1900’s there were Motorcycle shops and Dealers all over the World. For awhile, Motorcycle were simply used as transportation. In 1907, when Henry Fords [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 13:20:31

Key West Locomotion

It seems singularly appropriate to consider the wheels of motion in the Keys because my Chevron station got a new delivery of gas yesterday and a gallon (four liters) of regular is down to $2.98. My Bonneville runs on mid-grade which is currently available at $3.20 and I get 45 mpg (17 km/liter). I've put 17,000 miles on it (26,000 kms) [more...]

Date: 2008-10-12 04:01:00

The RealBlogger House, Day 2

by BunnyDawn at the RealBlogger House drew a small group of us to the kitchen. Phyllis Renee and Xavier had fired up the coffee maker, I had my ever-present Diet Coke (Breakfast of Champions!), and Therese was nursing a cup of tea, all the while griping about having told the producers she wanted LOOSE tea and all they provided was bagged [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 17:01:00

Di-Cycle Concept is a Bicycle that goes over water and land!

A testing woman on the Di-cycle Di-Cycle is a concept bicycle that could potentially help bikers travel over ... crossed. This two-wheeled vehicle was specially designed to function as a mode of transport over land ... Backpack! RocketShields for rainy days on your Motorcycle! Phone fingers [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 00:34:56

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) Offers Product Line Combining Fun and Green Lifestyle

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (HYBR.OB) is a development stage technology company that was created in Nevada and launched in 2000 ... . The company directs their attention to developing scooters, bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, cars ... that meets advanced drive technology with the lithium version of the British Invader. These cars are great [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 00:14:26

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