Probably my final decision... Sony DSC- T700 My only concern is that the price is kinda steep. Say 599 bucks at the IT fair i went w ah qiang today ... for motorcycle license. Then after that we went IT fair. And trust me, i don't really harbour an interest ... for the IT fair. it's not an easy job yo. for yang she has to stand and sell warranty from [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 17:20:14

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husband's name - Benjamin Thomashow long have we been married? 10 yearsHow long did we date? 2 years, but we are still dating now!How old is he? ... him.Who wears the pants? If its cold, we both do.What are his hobbies? animating, animating ... : really? ME(to be fair)Dream Car- some motorcycle that he does not ownHis fave vacation was New [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 13:00:00

The Swap Meet

Posted by Ian R. Sandy on October 27, 2008 Yesterday was one of those typical Alberta autumn days - on the crisp side of cool at just below zero ... Motorcycle. Tagged: CAVMG, GT750, Red Deer, Suzuki, swap meet, Water Buffalo, westerner fair grounds ... to check out the motorcycle swap meet sponsored by the Central Alberta Canadian Vintage Motorcycl [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 14:50:07

Athens - about the town

I'm just back from a long week (if such a thing exists) in Athens. It's certainly a bustling city, and one that never seems to stop completely ... could be have just watching the comings and goings of various misfits. Anyway... onto the photos ... conducive to a 1300cc Hayabusa. Athenians also have a laissez-faire attitude to motorcycle helmet [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 16:01:08

What Do You Love?/ The Simple Things In Life

i love waking up feeling the warmth of my husband’s body next to me… the mist disappearing as the sun rises, ... drawings my daughter leaves me if she thinks I’m upset.  The way I can forgive my son anything ... of our lives. Magdiel/ Motorcycle Fairings * * * The sound of my son’s laugh. The sound of the ocean [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 12:24:54

Lockhart: The Best Motocross Accessories You Can Get!

Lockhart has a stunning collection of motocross accessories meant to provide the ultimate comfort and riding experience for all motocross riders. Their collection spans street accessories, handlebars, mounts, motorcycle windshields, wheel ... of windshields from Lockhart are also exclusive. These motorcycle accessories come in Aluminum Fairing [more...]

Date: 1999-11-30 00:00:00

Kawasaki KZ440 electric conversion

Filed under: transportation hacks Ben Nelson didn't even know how to ride a motorcycle when he started on this electric conversion of a 1981 ... it for $100. The permanent magnet Etek motor was $500 and each of the four yellow top batteries were $160 ... motorcycles on Hack a Day: Electric motorcycle Electric (motor)cycle extra Maker Faire 2008 [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 23:15:00

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

Bimota DB7 Oronero a symphony in carbon fiber

It's now pretty common to find a motorcycle with a carbon fiber fairing, or even a fuel tank, but Bimota went one step further, ... : both its frame and swingarm are made from carbon. This is the first time a production motorcycle ... availability when the Oronero goes on sale next year. Bimota [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 04:56:03

Truiumph Tiger 655i Adventure Bike

A Couple of hundred words and an hour or two ago I made a mistake ... one cylinder more than any old GS and immediately elevated the Tiger to the status of 'proper motorcycle ... from the fairing like it was being strangled round the headstock [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 10:59:32

Re-Make - DIY Dead (Death) Star Art made from old Batteries!

Here’s a great use for re-making stuff, use old batteries to make a death (or dead) star! ... of batteries were once used to power appliances before they finish their cycle in a recycle facility ... Zinc power goes commercial Zedomax Maker Faire 2007 Coverage - Electric Motorcycles Wind-up Cranking [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 22:08:31

Psych - Episode 3.03 - Daredevils - Promotional Photos

Thanks to my good friend Melissa from NiceGirlsTV for the following Psych update. So it turns out that NBC released the Psych 3 ... watching a daredevil's motorcycle jump at a fair, Shawn believes someone is sabotaging his stunts. Shawn [more...]

Date: 2008-07-29 19:46:35

Automotive - Tools and Supplies

Client: TCPGlobal.com TCPGlobal.com is the home base for 16 very successful sites focusing on automotive finishes including PPG, House of Kolor, ... paint, hot rod paint, auto body tools & supplies, auto seat covers, car & motorcycle covers, auto ... a year at a fair and reasonable price, we provide excellent customer service with a live support staff [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 22:30:11

Aerodynamics (Www.OSIR.org.in)

Airfoil Interface for CFL3D and NPARC Codes Hanley Innovations provides accurate software tools for airfoil analysis as well as 3D wing analysis ... Aerodynamics TCP Aerodynamics Home Page, the world’s leading supplier of Motorcycle Fairings. Source [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 07:00:10

The Earliest Integra, Comin’ At Cha in ‘83

For today’s history lesson, we trace the origins of a name synonymous with the import movement: Integra ... to mind. But before Type-Rs and GS-Rs there was the VT250F Integra, a full-fairing version of Honda’s VT250F motorcycle. Debuting in 1983, the 8-valve V-twin four-stroke made 35hp and revved to an 11,000 [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 04:11:45

I shouldn't make fun of this, but I'm going to...

Just outside the building I'm working in now, there's a dedicated motorcycle parking area ... ! The fairing and front fender have leather covers, there are flame cut covers on the fork legs and more studs [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 02:43:31

When my Pulsar grew up to be a Hayabusa

Suzuki Hayabusa, Yamaha R1, Honda CBR and Ducati Monster are some of the fastest motorcycles in the world ... of Hayabusas, R1s and CBRs in namma Chennai, thanks to some skilful custom motorcycle builders spread ... fuel tank and fairing (a stylish engine shield), which are usually moulds replicated after [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 14:14:37

MID-LIFE CRISIS

Yesterday I mentioned not wanting to pay to exercise, but I should have expanded on that a little more ... just around the corner, it’s a mid-life crisis. My buddy bought a motorcycle, but I cut out junk food. It doesn’t seem “fair” but that’s all right. I told him I’d rather go for a bike ride than a motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 17:43:00

Countdown begins for Pushkar Camel Fair - 2008

With less than 77 hours to go before I head to the Pushkar Camel Fair, preparations are in full swing. Good thing is, my motorcycle is almost ready ... to get a hair cut and buy a pair of comfortable woodland shoes, without which my past few trips ... up the saddle bags and my gear and do packing. While I most likely would be riding alone, I’ll [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 19:31:20

Music Man Minds

Music Man Minds August 8th, 2008 by PETE ABEL, Assistant Editor It’s no secret that a certain six-letter word has had its fair share of exercise ... this week at the big motorcycle convention in Sturgis, S.D., when he was greeted with that mighty roar [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 13:52:36

10 Movies That I Like

I am also going through a strange cinematic phase of life ... I can’t watch it again because the weeping.) 4. The Motorcycle Diaries 3. Along Came Polly (I’ ... to buy the DVD. That’s fair, isn’t it? I can recognize museum art as being of good quality even [more...]

Date: 2008-05-16 15:26:05

My Little Honda . . .

I wrecked on an ATV at the end of July (still having a fair bit of pain in my hand) ... me something. "Go buy a motorcycle." I did my research and ended up wanting either a Honda Rebel, or a Suzuki GZ250. Due to the gas prices being higher, and these bikes getting 80+ mpg, this type of bike [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 11:16:10

Bob Dorr And The Blue Band Update

Bob Dorr And The Blue Band Update There's only 356 more days til the Iowa State Fair!! ... multi-purpose room... Friday is our first time at the Hawgstock Motorcycle Rally, south of Des ... trip! We've just been invited to the #1 Blues Club in Minneapolis: Famous Daves Uptown for a show [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 02:39:41

Aprilia SL1000 Falco-based café racer

Forget the Falco, this is the bike Aprilia should have built.. ... -based café racer does look interesting. The fairing has been stripped away, revealing ... Hypermotard!Elsewhere today:San Diego Auto Museum: The motorcycle collection... [more...]

Date: 2008-08-31 17:42:00

The Insider On TV: Tonight

Here are the big stories we're working on for "The Insider" on TV tonight: First up, Tina Fey dancing. Behind the scenes of the Emmy winner's sexy Vanity Fair photo shoot. Exclusive, Jim Carey flying a plane, jumping off a bridge and riding a motorcycle for 'Yes Man.' Then, HTV's hottest hunks [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 12:18:58

Rain Riding Issues

Today I had a meeting at the university where I'm adjunct faculty and teach part-time ... the motorcycle with the most weather protection? Nope, took Brigitta, my 1987 R80 with an S fairing [more...]

Date: 2008-08-16 14:00:00

In the end. Consider this fair warning. The Road Warrior is going all philosophical here. Read at your own risk! ... I ride a motorcycle. Riding provides a much richer experience as I travel towards my last day [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 15:03:00

DUCATI stellt neue Chronographen vor

Precision, performance and reliability. DUCATI has always sought nothing less than perfection: ... characteristics reflecting engine and fairing details: from the spheres inspired by the unique Trellis frame ... in all Ducati models that all true motorcycle enthusiasts are well aware of. Tags: DMH, LifeStyleDMH [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 14:17:19

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

Yamaha FZ

This bike is a popular choice for its half-fairing, upright seating position, and underseat exhaust ... in Europe and Australia, there is an available naked FZ-6N option). This motorcycle is considered a “Swiss Army Knife” type of motorcycle since it can easily handle sport riding, touring, and commuting. Many [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 14:24:55

Losanjealous Concert Picks: August 18 - 24

PICK OF THE WEEK SUNSET JUNCTION STREET FAIR Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore in Tribute to Isaac Hayes, Broken Social Scene ( ... Stone Temple Pilots w/ Black Rebel Motorcycle Club @ Santa Barbara Bowl Sat 9/13 Common [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 17:51:55

New Honda Stunner Motorcycle

In the cold environs of a hotel coffee shop near Milan, a raging debate was er, raging. Except that debates are two-sided and this one wasn't. You see, manufacturers are too polite to telljournos off, and journos are never short of opinions. So we were, as a group, telling the two chaps from Honda that their current product lines were, in a word, [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 06:09:38

Ten Best Vehicles For The Coming Financiapocalypse [Have A Great Depression]

The stock market is tanking, credit is dwindling, banks are collapsing and more people find themselves without a job or even a home ... to appear in parts of the southern US. The only fuel is you, so you're only limited by the meager diet ... , typically comes equipped with the Toyota 22R engine. This is a workhorse engine found in countless [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 20:00:00

Yamaha YZF-R15 Design And Engineering

Call it the harbinger of supers port bikes in India or the motorcycle manufacturer that has said enough is enough let's go back to our performance ... on this beefY-looking motorcycle. Yamaha knows its bike achieves sufficient traction without burdening ... is of the highest er, with well-engineered ors rising on adjustable from the front fairing . While [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 07:30:16

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

“Well, I’m back,” he said.

Apologies to those who check in on the blog to see what I’m up to, but it’s been a busy time for me.  When last I wrote, it was mid July.  Since then I engaged in a frantic apt. search, moved into said new apt, continued to keep on working in my new division (despite rumors I would be moving to the Juvenile division) [more...]

Date: 2008-09-06 01:50:51

God, It Feels Great To Ride In The Fall...

There are an incredible variety of alarm clocks around today. The most common are the discount drug store kind that provide the standard annoying buzzer alarm in a plain white plastic housing. Unless you are waking up to do something incredibly exciting (and the categories here are extremely limited) [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 20:12:00

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club @ Club Dada, Dallas TX

If anybody in the Dallas Tourism Bureau was wondering why there was a small influx of out of towners to their fair city between July 31-Aug 2nd, well, ... and roll, go to a Black Rebel show. They keep it real, true and unaffected. ... at the relatively tiny Club Dada. Poll the first four people in line as to their hometown and you'd hear [more...]

Date: 2008-08-03 08:21:07

Bike Modification

This article is written by Lokesh a bike passionate from Chennai Pulsar to Ninja: ... . One of the many things that can be done is to add a carbon-fibre fairing which gives the bike a dynamic ... , in most commuters it looks unnecessarily bulky. While attaching a bigger fairing may look good, at times [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 07:03:34

Marco Melandri Tells All

After leaving Team Gresini last year with a resounding “the Honda 2007 is the worst bike I’ve ever ridden”, ... on the red bike and has placed a part of the responsibility on Ducati’s doorstep. Here are a few ... ? That if you like the Ducati, you don’t like other bikes. It’s totally different from Honda or Yamaha. It’ [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 18:00:10

New Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi

Almost exactly a year after we saw the bike in Delhi. we finally logged significant real-world saddle time on the Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi. And it feels good. But not that fast. The first time I went around a corner, though, I discovered why. While I am yet to as certain exactly how the bike manages this, it feels slower than it is [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 11:05:34

Modern Yamaha Gladiator Type SS

Yamaha have launched two new Gladiator variants, the RS and the one in the pics, the SS. In essence, the upgrades are primarily cosmetic. To wit ... of the fairing, which again isn't to my taste. Yamaha have also lowered the bikini (no, it's not what you think) which has meant a relocation of the number plate to the head of the fairing - eyesore [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 07:28:07

1984 Yamaha Venture XVZ12

Update Pulled her out ... put the battery charger on her and she started right up. Wow Great old engine. Will need a tune up but is ready to ride. I just hate this, but having to sell one of my baby’s. She is a 1984 Yamaha Venture XVZ12. She has 48,661 miles on the odometer, 4 cylinder (monster engine, like straddling a Volkswagen bug engine) [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 00:05:20

the highlight of summer

I love going to the fair. Not the state fair, with hundreds of thousands of people and big name musical acts on stage, ... ... pigs...and cowsfrom local farms competing for prizes, ox and antique tractor pulls, greasy ... Timmy wasn’t tall enough to ride anything but the motorcycles that went round-and-round [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 11:52:00

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

Motorcycling in Winter - how to stay warm and dry

As the weather has taken a turn for the worse, I have found myself having to adapt my riding to suit the new conditions. I think I’ve found solutions to the majority of problems facing motorcyclists in bad weather, so I thought I’d list them here. Let’s start with dealing with the cold [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 21:02:48

The Best Policy For Negotiatiing With The Other Guy’s Insurance Company

My reflexes twanged like the sudden release of a compound bow string. Clutch in... Downshifting in progress... Binders on.. ... the fairing and slammed the bike to the ground. For the briefest moment in time, I became the world’ ... proud "Blue Balls" with the unique Sprint Fairing... Struck down by a left-turning mini van [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 14:13:00

Awesome New Automatic Motorcycles !

Ridley Automatic Motorcycle Automatic motorcycles are certainly worth a look if you are thinking about getting a motorcycle.  Whether it will be your very first motorcycle, or if you are a seasoned rider ... to get a motorcycle, but think that learning how to shift gears and use the clutch is not worth it.  Also, some folks [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 14:05:15

Get the gear: Custom Harley Cover Touring Bikes

Custom Harley Cover Touring Bikes New or a classic, any Harley-Davidson motorcycle should be protected from extended exposure to dirt, heat, moisture, and ultraviolet rays. Custom Harley Cover Touring Bikes motorcycle cover includes steel ... bag! For Touring Bikes — will accommodate fairing / windscreen handlebars raised up to 16 inches [more...]

Date: 2008-05-15 16:02:20

Ferrari Motorcycle Fails To Appreciate Ferrari Brand [Ferrari Motorcycle]

The latest lame amateur motorcycle design to hit the web is this concept Ferrari, designed by Israeli design student Amir Glinik ... t know what it is about freshman motorcycle designs. Why do people with no knowledge of or passion ... , huge for a motorcycle engine, rendering this bike more of a boulevardier than a performance bike [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 16:20:00

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