MotoGP at Indy: Sunday afternoon is RACE TIME!
October 2, 2008 Life and other states of existence, Motorcycle Racing, Motorcycling, motorcycles This is part of a series of many parts. Obviously I’m going to have to create an index post [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 13:14:33
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MotoGP at Indy - Friday afternoon
September 25, 2008 Life and other states of existence, Motorcycle Racing, Motorcycling, motorcycles This is part of a series, ... , the plastic bag with all our goodies from the Yamaha tent hanging from my belt, a pile of AA [more...]
Date: 2008-09-25 17:39:36
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
Daytona gears up for big weekend
From Daytona International SpeedwayDAYTONA BEACH, FL -- Daytona International Speedway will continue the tradition of exciting, ... aftermarket parts, accessories and apparel companies at the Daytona Motorcycle Marketplace ... must-see activities as well as thrilling motorcycle racing at “The World Center of Racing” during [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 13:52:00
MotoGP at Indy: Saturday morning
September 26, 2008 Life and other states of existence, Motorcycle Racing, Motorcycling, motorcycles This is one of a series. At this point, I’m definitely going to whip up an index post that will pull all of the parts together! In the meantime, you can follow the lines backward by going to the Friday Afternoon post [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 16:35:21
Why A Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Low Jeremy asked: There are several manufacturers of motorcycles around the world ... , and Yamaha also have race winning motorcycles. Ducati is another motorcycle brand that is very popular ... . Each Harley-Davidson motorcycle is made in superiority from the engine parts to the decals [more...]
Date: 2008-09-14 20:04:40
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
Amazon is looking for Easyriders
Amazon.com announced the newest addition to their family today - their Motorcycle & ATV Store ... of motorcycle they ride, both new riders and enthusiasts can find the tools, parts and accessories ... Racing, Harley Davidson, HJC, Joe Rocket, Kawasaki, motorcycle, Shoei, store, Suzuki, Tour Master, Yamaha [more...]
Date: 2008-09-15 21:44:36
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
Brother-In-Law and his Cruiser Customizing
For as long as I can remember knowing my, zany brother-in-law, he has been racing semi-professional on his Japanese motorcycles, ... Wide Web was in search of some hard to come by yamaha motorcycle parts that he finally found, online ... and there. He is always looking for different parts for all of the bikes that he has in his extremely large [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 04:30:47
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
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
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
The Liquid-Cooled Enigne
The Liquid-Cooled Enigne Wednesday, October 08 2008 @ 08:51 AM ICT Contributed by: news Motorcycle Parts Air-cooled motorcycle are simple and less complex, though. When Suzuki launched the GSX-R750 in 1985, it was oil/air-cooled but, in racing, the old engine was losing power as it got too hot [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 01:51:27
Rain in Portugal Ruins Suzuki Alstare's Plans
Rain in Portugal Ruins Suzuki Alstare's Plans Sunday, November 02 2008 @ 06:18 AM ICT Contributed by: news Motorcycle Racing ... meant that many parts of the track had standing water. [more...]
Date: 2008-11-01 23:18:06
Storm Racing
“Looks like rain today” my Mother commented as we shared an after Mass lunch. “Yesterday was a mess with all that storming” I agreed ... some motorcycle parts and blood. Today it was going to give me warm tarmac to stick on my rear wheel ... to my motorcycle and I getting some quality time in. Driving home from a shared meal with Mom I began [more...]
Date: 2008-07-13 20:45:24
A Rewiew of Hoodia Gordonii for Weight Loss
By Steven de Koenigswarter The Health Factory Why write a review of Hoodia Gordonii now? It’s not new news, it’s been around a few years ... reborn” passion for motor sport, namely motorcycle racing. Every ripple and curve of a lardy gut ... on my tongue was out of proportion to their size. The hardest part of weight loss for me was knife and fork [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 01:07:41
A Review of Hoodia Gordonii for Weight Loss
By Steven de Koenigswarter, The Health Factory Why write a review of Hoodia Gordonii now? It’s not new news, it’s been around a few years ... reborn” passion for motor sport, namely motorcycle racing. Every ripple and curve of a lardy gut ... on my tongue was out of proportion to their size. The hardest part of weight loss for me was knife and fork [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 01:07:41
Trying ... to ... be ... nice ...
Adventure, cool. Article, bad. Jeremy man makes massive motorcycle trek. ... The Mex2Can took 13 days but is not a race, he stressed. ... By adding oversized fuel tanks and fender and tank bags for packing extra water and parts, Shumway modified his dual-sport motorcycle for the trip. ... Shumway said he rode from Tecate, Mexico [more...]
Date: 2008-09-17 02:07:34
MotoGP
The MotoGP season has come to an end. No more racing for months ... professional motorcycle racer and multiple MotoGP World Champion. A cheeky chappy. he seems ... with his competitors. Part of the reason fopr this is the fact that he fights very hard but very fair [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 06:22:00
2008 Honda Racing Thanks Day
Every year around Thanksgiving Honda Racing puts on their Thanks Day for the fans of Honda factory racing machines of all flavors, ... to get up close and personal with. Demo runs, ride alongs, autograph sessions and motorcycle riding classes are all part of the day’s events. Here one lucky Honda enthusiast gets a ride along in a JGTC [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 09:24:32
Rossi makes positive start on 2009 campaign in Valencia
Rossi makes positive start on 2009 campaign in Valencia Tuesday, October 28 2008 @ 06:06 AM ICT Contributed by: news Motorcycle Racing ... bike before climbing onto a test bike, which has some new prototype parts for him to try. He made five [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 23:06:16
The Problem With Alice: Toni Elias Speaks
In motorcycle racing, as in all endeavors in life, some people do better than others ... is what was this year the Alice Ducati team, owned by Pramac, and run for the first part of the year by Luis [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 20:20:06
NHRA — Cruz Pedregon Wins U.S. Smokeless Showdown, Top Fuel Field Set
Copyright © 2008 Backstretch Motorsports. All Rights Reserved ... who won the bonus race for the first time in his career, powering the Advance Auto Parts Toyota Solara ... ), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle). Meanwhile, the Countdown [more...]
Date: 2008-09-01 01:45:34
Parts for Sports Bikes
Visits:4Hot:***** Product: Parts for Sports Bikes Company: JP Cycles Price: Varies by part Consumer: Motorcyclists Pros: A sport bike is a high-horsepower, lightweight motorcycle that is designed with an emphasis ... items like a full-face helmet, racing rear tire hugger, headlight mesh, and high performance wind [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 14:42:55
Retro Leather Jackets - Recreating Automotive Fashion History
Spending the better part of 40+ years with a variety of major fashion retailers, I have learned some certain truths ... . Leather jackets have always been cool, but when worn by Marlon Brando and his motorcycle gang, Jimmy ... , that with the upsurge in Vintage Automobile collecting and racing, some of the hot fashion associated [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 13:22:27
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
On the Eighth Day of Christmas... (Part 2)
...The Mrs. Gave To Me... Here's a giveaway from Hasbro's line of Playskool toys ... . Whether they’re after the ‘bad’ guys or racing for the finish line, little boys love a good chase so each ... HEROES policeman set comes complete with a handheld motorcycle ‘driving’ device so the little law [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 13:41:00
4×4
November 18, 2008 Fun Stuff, Life and other states of existence, Motorcycling, TB - The Guy (About the Author), motorcycles I can haz tag! Betme (have I mentioned how glad I am you’re back?) tagged me with a photo meme. I am apparently horribly susceptible to blogger peer pressure. Rules of Ye Meme: 1. Go to your pictures file. 2 [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 14:39:31
Motorcycles Help Save the Planet
motorcycle Motorcycles are enjoying a resurgence of popularity among young Americans, ... and most widespread forms of motorized transport in many parts of the world. Motorcycles are less safe ... are required when operating a Class A or B motorcycle. It is recommended that helmet and eye protection [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 22:19:58
Long Island Motor Parkway
by LJ James I recently took a trip back in time to Long Island NY’s past! No I was not in a Delorean ... some parts are even still in use now going under other names. I must admit I knew almost nothing ... mile western extension built in 1928) The Motor Parkways History of racing is that of legend and still [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 23:31:40
Dynamically Adjustable Motorcycle Chassis
Dynamically Adjustable Motorcycle Chassis Sunday, November 30 2008 @ 08:51 PM ICT Contributed by: news Motorcycle Parts ... . But while engine systems have become more high-tech with traction control, pneumatic valves ... motorcycle's final frame design is a compromise between stability and maneuverability. Rake and trail are only [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 13:51:23
BRC Alert: Important Idaho Land Use Update and Alert
BlueRibbon Coalition Alert The looming deadline for comments on the Salmon-Challis National Forest Travel Plan gives us a chance to blast a quick ... recently finalized their travel plans on the Minidoka and parts of the Ketchum and Fairfield Ranger Districts. OHV advocates were initially outraged at the closure of many popular campsites, motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 06:48:34
100+ iPhone Games That Use the Accelerometer
The iPhone’s built-in accelerometer has opened up a new world of mobile gaming, introducing fun, engaging, and interactive applications from virtual golf to racing games, mobile beer pong, and more. Here are over 100 free and paid apps that are worth checking out, especially if you’re looking for ways to waste some time, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 18:58:30
The 150 Best Online Flash Games
It was a long and exhausting task: playing hundreds of online games for hours in a row, day after day. It was hard, but someone had to do it. The result is the list that you will find below. Enjoy! Action Games 1. IndestructoTank As you probably guessed, on this game, you get to drive an indestructible tank around [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 10:37:09
“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
Interbike - 2008
INDOOR SHOW Pastajet's Interbike 2008 Top 5 Highlights Interbike was a fun experience again, but it was very tiring. Long days followed by long nights writing up ride impressions and daily coverage of the show is exhausting. I rode as many bikes as I could at the Outdoor Demo, but there is only so much time in the day, [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 06:54:11
Allard rides again
Sydney Allard is a pretty obscure figure in motorsports, ... years thereafter the J2X was a formidable but by no means dominating presence in road racing. Among ... car with the charismatic shape of the British racing roadster. Such enterprises almost always end [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 19:11:38
Long Island Motor Parkway
Long Island Motor Parkway By LJ James | November 20, 2008 by LJ James I recently took a trip back in time to Long Island NY’s past! ... be found across the Island some parts are even still in use now going under other names. I must ... .(There was a 2 and a Half mile western extension built in 1928) The Motor Parkways History of racing [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 23:18:18
home made exhaust
Made a home made version of this Shorty Exhaust for the New Triumph Rocket III Got 2 exhaust pipe expansions that slip over cat bypass pipe ( ... : JC Whitney: Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Got some chrome exhaust heat shield bits free ... run after the curve this Targa Sportbike Exhaust Heatshields - Motorcycle Superstore Then got [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 17:32:59
Packing Thrills in a Motorcycle T.T. Track (May, 1936)
view additional pages Packing Thrills in a Motorcycle T.T. Track by WALTER E ... between the initials of T. T. racing, for there are few forms of excitement that contain more high-explosive qualities than this motorcycle pastime. A T. T. race is an American, and usually a miniature [more...]
Date: 2008-06-24 06:53:54
Polaris RANGER RZR Crushes at Heartland Challenge
The Polaris RANGER RZR continues its winning ways, this time taking two of the three podium spots overall, ... motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 09:38:49
Motorcycle Superstore prepares to make the most of the holiday shopping season.
Do not suppose what I have already said I knew everything contain the motorcycle accessories ... was place lately about motorcycle accessories. They are genuinely inspirational, station for the indomitable mood. Amidst an ambiguous country, Motorcycle Superstore, an online trader of motorcycle gear [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 06:17:00
Summer Motorcycle Gear and Apparel
(News News and Information) While most are stripping down in these hot summer months sportbike riders are gearing up with new summer motorcycle ... in order to beat the summer heat the more motorcycle apparel a rider wears the better By covering ... racing apparel includes motorcycle helmets jackets and gloves that are designed to provide extra [more...]
Date: 2008-07-23 18:38:30
Fly Re-Launches Flyracing.com
Fly racing is proud to announce the re-launch of its website, Flyracing.com, complete with a comprehensive site redesign ... into one of the fastest growing off road riding apparel and hard part brands. Fly Racing develops high ... : Loaded with information on 2009 Fly riding gear, casual wear, and hard parts—including multi-view [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 18:09:04
Pirelli shuffles personnel
From Pirelli North AmericaFollowing the two most successful seasons for Pirelli in AMA Pro Racing, Chris Jensen is taking over the duties of North America Racing Manager in early December ... Vice President of Motorcycle Tires, said, “Chris has already proven to be a perfect fit [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 22:44:00
So tired
Orin O’Neill photos The PX has been running on Michelin S83s since it was new ... we’re working on your order” followed another within 12 hours containing the shipping info and tracking number. But this time it was well into September, and still no shipping info. I called [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 22:59:54
BMW LO RIDER
BMW LO RIDER November 20th, 2008 Usually at 0-60 we write about fast cars. This BMW motorcycle however, caught our eyes ... will let you choose different exhaust systems, seats, headlamps, handlebars and paint options to name ... ncluding different exhaust systems, seats, headlamp units and paint fi nish variations allow fo [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 23:14:22
Honda Reveals Accessory Concepts for Civic and Ridgeline at 2008 SEMA Show
MUGEN accessories to be offered for the 2009 Fit next spring LAS VEGAS, U.S.A ... for customization,” said Jim Roach, senior vice president of Parts and Service for American Honda Motor Co., Inc ... for decades in the design and manufacture of racing and premium performance components. Further details [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 06:06:22
