Honda announces 'brake by wire' supersport motorcycle

Honda announces 'brake by wire' supersport motorcycle Future Honda CBR models will be fitted with a dual combined braking system that incorporates ... braking. Can-Am Spyder Roadster review Yamaha set to release world's quickest motorcycle Bold new Chinese Racing bid unveiled Harley-Davidson Museum to open in July Dreamfit: the motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 06:11:55

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US$90 motorcycle brake modification claims to stop slides before they happen

September 2, 2008 If there's one thing motorcyclists fear above all else, it's losing the front end under braking ... begin... Related Articles: Honda announces 'brake by wire' supersport motorcycle BMW Brake Force Display BMW to introduce new integral ABS and ASC And now ... the naked scooter Siemens VDO plans [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 11:53:48

Motorcycle Helmets

My father is planning to get another motorcycle but he has no gadgets yet to make his motorcycle riding safe and sound ... quality motorcycle items like battery gauges, brake and tail lights, deer avoidance, motorcycle ... I felt so fortunate to discover it considering that they can provide their buyers the best motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 11:38:05

Safety Advocates Support Anti-Lock Brakes in all Motorcycles

This week the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) ... of transportation. Motorcycle sales have more than tripled between 1997 and 2005. Correspondingly ... . The amendment would require motorcycle manufacturers to install antilock braking systems (ABS [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 18:24:08

First pics: Honda's 2009 Fireblade and CBR600RR launched with Combined ABS

After recently announcing the development of its new Combined ABS braking system for supersport bikes, ... as an option on both. There's also a Repsol paint job and styling update for the new Blade, as well ... , Motorcycle, Repsol Related Articles: Honda announces 'brake by wire' supersport motorcycle Limited [more...]

Date: 2008-09-06 10:25:15

SEMA 2008: A Few of My Favorite Things

SEMA does not have the gravitas of a traditional auto show like Geneva or Frankfurt ... pointed tail, to the Miller-style grille, to the trick motorcycle disc brakes that are almost as large ... at the Galpin Auto Sports shop as the guys were working on the Motor Trend Flex. To say Scythe is a wild [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 23:16:02

Motorcycle Maxims Part 1

For some time I have been collecting maxims.  Maxims are defined as… 1 : a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct ... is when you’re on fire. You meet the nicest people on a Honda. If your brakes fail it’s OK to hit ... Motorcycle Maxims Part 1 ShareThis [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 14:21:23

KTM 625 SXC Owner’s Manual 2003

The following owner manual applies for KTM 625 SXC 2003 model year. In this manual you will find detail description and illustration of the motorcycle features ... brake lever, indicator lamps, electronics speedometer, choke, etc. General tips and warnings [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 13:06:03

The Bush Strategy For Pushing Preemption

Bush administration officials, in their last weeks in office, ... everything from motorcycle brakes to pain meds. The latest changes cap a multi-year effort that could [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 17:13:51

Beringer New Inboard Braking System

Created in 1985, Beringer (France) is a leader specialist of high performance and innovative braking systems for motorcycles, quads, automotive and aircraft. Smaller than its main competitor Brembo [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 12:19:17

Peugeot's 3-wheel hybrid scooter concept puts a roof over your head

October 15, 2008 It's not a car and it's not quite a scooter ... elements - a semi-enclosed shell akin to BMW's C1 or the Benelli Adiva and the carving 3-wheel layout ... ... Tags: Automotive, Benelli, Braking, Concept Cars, Hybrid, Motorcycle, Paris Motor Show, Peugeot [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 07:41:00

Rosedi-Autosports’ discount promotion for Hari Raya

Products available during the promotion are PRO-RS high performance stainless steel braided brake hose, OMP, and RACE –GEAR accessories ... suits (from RM240), racing boots (RM198), gloves (RM89), motorcycle jacket (from RM390), and leather ... for hydraulic brake hose). It is the same brake hose technology applied to F1/F3/Japan GT racing cars [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 15:13:39

“Bling” Inspired Honda 125 in Argentina

So, what do you say to a guy when he says’ he’s influenced by “Bill Dodge” and “East Coast Builders”? Great! That’s what! ... s a bicycle builder that dabbles in motorcycles, makes motorcycle handlebars and even pin stripes ... 125cc refurbished and painted. Handlebars: Custom made Brake Levers: Custom trimmed and painted [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 03:09:53

Spyder can-am roadster

Brought to you by Bombardier Recreational Products, the Can-Am Spyder was released in 2007 ... , and is able to intervene if one of your front wheels lifts off of the ground, applying brakes ... a masterpiece of engineering. With a price comparable to a standard motorcycle, and equipped with a variety [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 17:01:45

Motorcycle updates

quick: if you don't care about motorcycles, move along ... when trying to get a good hold on the rear brake. The jacket, a Joe Rocket Phoenix II, with its vinyl insert (the jacket is otherwise a mesh textile, so air flows into it, keeping the rider cool [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 18:09:00

Biker Hiway

I am very happy to write a review about the motorcycles ... . Some of the products of Biker Hiway are deals and categories, battery gauges, books and dvds, brake lights and tail lights, deer avoidance, driving lights, LED license plate frames, motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 21:07:30

Review: Pony Express coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm meets high expectations

I had high expectations for Pony Express at Knott’s Berry Farm and the horseback roller coaster didn’t let me ... at a mere 36 seconds from launch to brakes. But the feeling of riding on horseback is incomparable ... on a racing motorcycle while wearing a body cast, giving me a sense of security that removed any fear [more...]

Date: 2008-05-23 01:30:00

Motorcycle helmets

I just hovered around a website that offers motorcycle safety products. It is truly important for motorcycle drivers to wear their safety gear to avoid severe injury ... , Battery Gauges, Brake Lights-Tail Lights, Deer Avoidance, Driving Lights, Headlights Products and many [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 23:18:30

All about Minibikes and Pocketbikes

For those who were too small or too young to grip the handles of a motorcycle, minibikes were a worthy alternative ... . As minibikes progressed, they soon came available with engines, brakes, suspension and headlights ... it into a super pocket bike. All kinds of accessories are available to facilitate this. Think custom saddles [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 16:13:31

MXAlliance: Dirtbike Specialists

Searching for the widest range of motorbike products in South Africa? MXAlliance.co.za is your 1 stop dirtbike and accessories store ... Injection Controller; BMC Air Filters; Braking Wheels; Boots, Gloves, Suits; And much more… They ship ... : www.mxalliance.co.za This posting about MXAlliance, Motorcycle accessories specialists was sponsored [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 06:59:38

Ducati Streetfighter

This is the new Ducati Streetfighter motorcycle ($ TBA) that is a powerful combination of speed and power rolled into one ... brakes. The bike made its international debut last week at EICMA in Milan, Italy. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 21:46:39

Utility, Motorcycle, ATV, Landscape, Trailer

10.jpg (55 KB) - Size: 6′8″ X 12′2″ - Condition: Very Nice DESCRIPTION Utility, Motorcycle, ATV, Landscape, ... trailer pulls great and looks good. It has the torsion bar axle with brakes although The brakes [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 02:06:35

A Classic Reinvented. Not Your Father’s Bonneville

Like all 2009 Bonnevilles, the T100 benefits from the latest incarnation of Triumph’s legendary 865cc parallel twin, which is now fuel injected ... .  This bike will not only stop people in their tracks, but with disc brakes front and rear, it will stop you nicely too.  This is without a doubt a modern motorcycle for the classic rider. http [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 04:12:59

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

Volkswagon 235MPG Car available in 2010!

This VW can do 235MPG! ... my motorcycle. The 1L is a lightweight two person vehicle made out of a magnesium frame covered ... . Aluminum brakes, carbon fiber wheels, titanium hubs, and ceramic bearings all contribute [more...]

Date: 2008-05-27 17:16:10

Beringer Inboard Brakes: plane tech for supermotos

Essentially a direct copy of its twin-engine airplane brakes scaled down to fit a supermoto hub, ... substitute for the twin-disc setups of larger or faster motorcycles. It also appears that Beringer may intend the system to be used on motocross and enduro bikes. We'd be hesitant to employ it for those [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 20:12:22

Lusting our way into older age

It's starting to happen. That moment I've been fearing for the latter part of my 59 years. Which happened today at Salem's LifeSource Natural Foods ... guy. No longer even a motorcycle guy, probably. I find myself Googling high-powered scooters, like the cool Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive. Shiftless, anti lock brakes, adjustable windscreen! Ahhhh… [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 06:50:22

Pimped Out Piaggio in Jakarta

A big step up from the wrecked scooter I drive around San Francisco, with broken brake handle, busted left turn signal, punched-out ignition, ... jackets -- and even a special sheet to protect the modesty of women passengers wearing short skirts ... to weave their way through the city's perpetually congested roads. Motorcycle taxis, known locally [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 06:26:22

Yamaha YZF-R15- Ride,Handling and Braking

This is where the YZF - R15 comes into its own. It is India's only small-capacity bike to offer complete fairing protection as also a superior steel ... your margin for error wider than has ever been possible on an Indian motorcycle. While sharp, light and neutral to turn-in, it is still a forgiving motorcycle with decent ride quality. So intoxicating [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 11:21:20

No Ordinary Day

Not long ago, I was trapped in a mind numbing corporate cubicle, devoid of spirit, trading my time for money. I fantasized about days like this. Well, not exactly. Grace didn’t tell me we were going into the field today. I was wearing my best clothes - navy blue slacks, a pressed white shirt and shiny [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 15:39:06

HARRY BEANHAM'S OUTBACK ABCs

About 10 years ago, I was offered a collection of photographs, totally out of the blue, by a rare books dealer in Australia ... Baron'), suddenly had no market for their flying wares. It was decided that building a motorcycle ... , with features far more advanced than just about any other motorcycle in the world in 1919. The spec [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 00:25:29

kiiinda.. sooorta.. ran from a cop today.

So i’m on my way to pick up my new Turbo saddle from erol.. I just left the bank and im cruising down maryland parkway heading south ... blip from the motorcycle cop. Sitting at the freaking corner of the intersection. While turning ... ?” He’s not asking why I ran… this is good. “No particular reason,” I say. “Where’s your brakes?” [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 00:51:25

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

Don’t Ignore These Factors When Shopping for a Motor Scooter

by Jared Conley Looking to supplement that gas-guzzling SUV and purchase an economical scooter? ... can come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, from small, toy-like scooters to large motorcycle ... out various models online before you head into a dealership where sales pressure will often result [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 02:27:59

Don’t Ignore These Factors When Buying a Motor Scooter

by Jared Conley Looking to supplement that gas-guzzling SUV and purchase an economical scooter? ... motorcycle replacements. Consider your needs and where you’ll be using the scooter. If it’s only ... at more than just local dealers. There are several good resellers online who will provide you with a good [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 14:32:50

Mini Pink Motorcycle

Mini Pink Motorcycle A motorcycle just for girls! This pretty battery operated ride-on motorcycle is pink and purple with a white leather style saddlebag. Check out all the great features: Padded, synthetic leather saddle Chrome color engine parts Working head light and horn Instrument gauges and bullet head lamp Hand throttle Foot brake [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 18:27:36

Slow News Day

Trek Re-Elected To Unprecedented Third Term While you were sleeping off a three-hologram CNN hangover, ... already seen all the new stuff, and so the only thing to really do is check out the motorcycle exhibitors ... dozen Fuji SL-1 frames (curiously almost all 50 and 53cm) and various odds and ends, including a fire [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 18:49:30

Getting together some ideas

Getting together some ideas Posted by: admin in Observations A reader recently asked me if I had any information on how to sync the carbs on ... to dig deeper into other aspects of motorcycle maintenance.  Since someone has asked me about syncing ... and get started on it soon. One thing I can do is research the pros and cons of building my own [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 20:03:13

F3 Adrenaline - The Hard Edged Trike

The F3 Adrenaline trike was introduced to the world by TriRod Motorcycles at this time last year and I wanted to remind everyone ... a motorcycle but more sporty than a car and as you can see in the video below they’re fun to ride. F3 ... Billet Aluminum, 2 Piston, Front – Billet Aluminum, 4 Piston Rotors Motorcycle Type, Stainless [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 20:01:39

Perpetually Blown Out Fuse

Perpetually Blown Out Fuse December 3rd, 2008 by sideout My Orange Beast (KTM 950 Supermoto) has been under the weather lately ... up being bad news for any rider. As you realize a motorcycle can stop a bit faster than a car. Needless ... the fact that I am a lane splitting bastard. May motorcycle God bless California for that. This ailment [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 20:26:43

Don’t Ignore These Factors When Shopping for a Motor Scooter

by Jared Conley Looking to supplement that gas-guzzling SUV and purchase an economical scooter? ... motorcycle replacements. Consider your needs and where you’ll be using the scooter. If it’ ... Check out various models online before you head into a dealership where sales pressure will often [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 16:02:37

Ford Announces Family-Friendly Safety Features

Monday, Ford Motor Company announced several vehicle improvements that use radar to improve safety in a variety of driving situations, plus, a new technology that they hope will make driving more accessible and safe for teenagers. Will the new safety features benefit your family? Let's take a closer look: Collision Course [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 11:00:03

Free NLP Tip 46 - You set the pace

Hi and Thanks for your continuing support. If you know someone who this tip might benefit, find interesting or even give a giggle to, ... motorcycle racing days. Afterwards we all went to the pub to continue our excuse making after ... before. When it comes to racing the smoother you are through the gears and use of the brakes [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 11:57:09

Green bikes are unlucky

Last time I rode my motorcycle, which seems like an entirnety because of the weather, I stopped for gas and met a guy on a ‘76 KH 500 ... his 1976 model was a favorite among hellraisers. His hair and clothes didn’t look like he cared much ... women widows and children orphans,” he said. I was skeptical. In the motorcycle world tall tales only [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 04:40:24

Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHYBRID gets 29MPG!

Mercedes unveils their new S400 BlueHybrid, which sports a V6 engine and supposedly would get 29MPG. It’s not a great feat for a hybrid car, I think they have to at least get somewhere around 35MPG otherwise it’s not worth going “hybrid” here. The V6 produces 279 horsepower and can be aided by the electric motor during acceleration with an [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 20:24:38

Easy Riders

Well, I did it last year. Now, it looks like others are joining me.Long associated with counterculture, risk and rebellion, the motorcycle is being embraced ... , an information technology worker from Alexandria who commutes by motorcycle to his job at a D.C. [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 19:27:58

Good Ideas that are Bad Politics

There are some ideas that make sense, but are a tough sell on Capitol Hill. The classic example of recent years: gas taxes for public transportation. For years (decades), there were proposals on the tables that would have added to the cost of gas, with the money dedicated to reducing future need for that same product [more...]

Date: 2008-06-22 13:49:58

“The Box” - All Wheels Steer and Drive (Nov, 1970)

view additional pages “The Box” - All Wheels Steer and Drive Look at this ultralight on-and-off-road vehicle that hits new highs in mobility By JIM DAVIS / PS West Coast Editor Racing car? Economy car? Dune buggy? Off-road vehicle ... as well as four-wheel steering; power by a rear-mounted motorcycle engine, and belt drive to transmit [more...]

Date: 2008-06-02 08:49:56

Vespa GTV250 i.e. - Day 3 - New Retro or Old Retro?

This is the third in a series of posts dedicated to living with the Vespa GTV 250 i.e. The second article is here ... . It is a very strange feeling from riding a motorcycle or a maxi scooter, as you can definitely see more of your conveyance. GTV 250 with nearly 5000 commuter miles in less than a year. Paint is still [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 01:49:44

Protecting Your Motorcycle Trailer

Protecting Your Motorcycle Trailer Posted 18:30:20 Filed under Gadgets New Products Author: Mike Werner | Location: Normandy, France Comments: Via: Record Online If you've got a motorcycle trailer (or any other type of trailer), you'll ... a car or motorcycle alarm on a trailer is not easy. They are not designed for them, so they'll [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 16:30:20

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