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
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GT750 Speedometer Drive
Posted by Ian R. Sandy on November 3, 2008 In the process of putting together the front wheel for my GT750 project bike, ... in the USA. This speedometer drive asesembly was used on about 25 different models of Suzuki motorcycle ... to be repaired, and no parts are available for order to repair them - they were available only as assemblies [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 06:42:12
The ME880 conquers the pre-resurfacing pavement
A short ride today to prove out two things: A. That the Dynabeads method works on my new ME880 front tire on Brigitta at maximum foreseeable speeds ... we were flying along to it's speedometer limit of 85mph. No problems with the front tire or the motorcycle for that matter. I only held this speed for a short time, got turned around and repeated [more...]
Date: 2008-07-19 10:55:34
Ecosse Iconoclast Limited Edition Motorcycle
Ecosse Iconoclast Limited Edition Motorcycle June 24th, 2008 by BallerRide ecosse.jpg If you want to add a unique bike to your garage, luxury motorcycle builder American Moto Works ... and run the quarter mile in the low 10’s. A digital speedometer and programmable tachometer allow [more...]
Date: 2008-06-24 18:33:27
Gallery: Homemade Motorized Bike Pays Tribute to Motorcycles of Yesteryear
: Photo: James Hough James Hough is a lawyer by profession but a gearhead at heart ... motorcycle of its day. : Photo: James Hough Like most projects, the Houghmade Cycle Works 71 took ... . He's fitted it with a speedometer and electric lamp that uses a 3-volt flashlight bulb and two [more...]
Date: 2008-11-01 04:00:00
The Ticket
February 22, 1994. Mesa, Arizona. I’m running late. I hate to be late. I’d rather be everywhere early. Except for maybe a dentist appointment ... on the dash, put on your sunglasses, look both ways and fly down the road kind of hurry. I remember taking ... been pulled over by a cop. In the 20 seconds it took him to prop up his motorcycle and walk up to [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 03:27:26
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
Citrus Heights police investigate rash of motorcycle accidents
From David Richie: Citrus Heights police are trying to determine if a recent spike in motorcycle accidents can be attributed to inexperienced ... traffic backed up at least a mile. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider will be cited for excessive speed and riding without a proper motorcycle endorsement on his driver's license, said Sgt. Eric Mattke [more...]
Date: 2008-08-21 22:16:16
My New Favorites iPhone Apps
The all-conquering iPhone is a pretty impressive gadget out of the box - but it’s the fantastic App Store that really keeps the honeymoon going, giving users access to literally thousands of downloadable third-party applications. From the sublime to the ridiculous, they’re only a few taps away - and a large number of them are free. Useful? [more...]
Date: 2008-11-04 15:08:43
Top 20 Apple iPhone apps - Part II
Top 20 Apple iPhone apps - Part I 5. Labyrinth LE A playful concept that inspires the viewers to get away from the conventional touch button method ... of motorcycle and this coming to reality when cube runner setting is enacted on harder level. A run ... . It fits the job of a laggy as well as passable GPS speedometer. Being left with no power cable [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 02:58:25
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
Ten Ways To Get Out Of A Speeding Ticket [Put Your Hands Where I Can See Them]
There's nothing fun about being on the receiving end of the question: "May I see your license and registration please?" Although we don't condone it occurring on public roads, as automotive enthusiasts, whether you drive a Se7en or a Sentra, speeding in a controlled and safe manner in front of the police occasionally happens [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 16:15:00
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
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
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
Intermot 2008: Ducati reveals the GT 1000 Touring, safety initiatives included
Although the Monster 1100 has been the protagonist for Ducati, at the Cologne Show Intermot 2008, ... this effort more concrete we’ve decided that every motorcycle sold in Europe will come with high ... accentuated by chrome front and rear fenders, a protective screen and a chrome luggage rack. Sophisticated [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 10:30:11
“It’s the Coolest Scooter I’ve Ever Seen.”
This is the first in a series of postings that review living with and enjoying the PIaggio BV250 Beverly Tourer Scooter ... ? I didn’t know what to think as I dropped off my big Moto Guzzi California Vintage and picked ... to squash a 250cc bike. nice, beefy front disc on 14 inch tire. Note to self forever. Piaggios [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 05:13:33
Tempes GTx v3.00 S60v3 SymbianOS9.1 Unsigned Cracked-BiNPDA
Tempes.GTx.v3.00.S60v3.SymbianOS9.1.Unsigned.Crack ed-BiNPDA ... of your car, motorcycle or any other vehicle. GT is also useful for navigation, giving direction ... performance? Use GT to find out! Why is everyone overtaking you? Is your speedometer inaccurate? Use GT [more...]
Date: 2008-07-26 17:34:27
Suzuki Hayabusa & Intruder Press Release
The Legends Have Arrived Suzuki’s two most sought after bikes Hayabusa and INTRUDER launched in India ... enviable wave of tractable power and responsive torque. Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary ... in the motorcycle industry with superior technology and innovation. These bikes have been reigning [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 13:32:28
2009 Roehr 1250SC riding impression
The best sportsbike ever made in America? That would be the Roehr 1250SC!When it’s launched in November this year, the US$50,000 Roehr 1250SC is likely to be the quickest, fastest, most exotic superbike from the US yet. With its supercharged, liquid-cooled, 60-degree, 8-valve v-twin producing a claimed 168 horsepower at the rear wheel, [more...]
Date: 2008-10-04 06:35:00
Yamaha FZ16 Bike
The FZI6 began, the main aim of Yamaha's designers was to give it a massive street fighter look one that oozes a macho appeal with a brutish ... quality is one of the best we have seen and the beefy 4Imm diameter front fork tubes with a 100mm tyre give the FZI6 a big bike look when seen from upfront. The wide front tyre is well complemented [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 11:55:42
Sudamérica
(Download image-enhanced .pdf) Agua Dulce, Agua Sala (South America 2008) Commencing transposition of barely legible scrawl in a small black notebook, I begin committing this entry from an internet café overlooking the local plaza of Aguas Calientes, portal town to the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, deep within the Peruvian Andes [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 17:32:18
Yamaha FZ16: Torque God - LORD OF THE STREETS
After making R15, India’s only super sport 150cc bike Yamaha has not slept or become complacent with their achievement ... of peak performance, It is achieved at 8500 RPM which is 1500 RPM more than YZ16. yamaha fz16 size ... liters Features: Yamaha has given importance to details in this bike from broad tyres [more...]
Date: 2008-11-16 10:57:53
The Invisible Motorcyclist to the Rescue!
The Invisible Motorcyclist to the Rescue! There are times when I really do wish I were an invisible rider: particularly during those instants of startled realization that my speedometer is indicating ... breed on the roadways of our world. There is tremendous diversity among the motorcycle characters [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 05:19:45
2009 Piaggio BV250 Tourer - Day 5 - Likes and Dislikes
This is the fifth in a series of posts dedicated to living with the 2009 Piaggio BV250 Tourer. The previous article is here ... , and the riding position is extremely tolerable for long distance. On a motorcycle, you’re going ... , but also not a big, long-distance mega-cc Maxi Scooter as well. It doesn’t try to be a motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 19:33:11
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
Honda India launches the CBF Sports concept shown at the Auto Expo 2008 as the CBF Stunner This post (and a few more in the coming days) ... motorcycle. With a "Karizma like" fixed half fairing, the CBF Stunner appears like a motorcycle ... is meant to chronicle the launch of motorcycle(s) in India between May-Oct 2008 (the period during [more...]
Date: 2008-11-04 06:57:33
Hemmings Speedster sees a few new changes
New company lettering and hood emblems have been added ... number 50-16606. We located a pair of reproduction emblems from Mac’s Auto Parts in New York ... Hemmings logo in place. In an open tourer like this, you’ll think you’re on a motorcycle without [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 12:08:31
All New Yamaha V Star 950
All New Yamaha V Star 950 All New Yamaha V Star 950 The new 942cc 60° V-twin engine is both simple and sophisticated. Traditional air cooling is used, but this engine also has four-valve cylinder heads, ceramic-composite-lined cylinders, forged aluminum pistons, and fuel injection for spirited performance [more...]
Date: 2008-10-07 16:34:33
All New 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000
All New 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 ENGINE Reshaped combustion chamber and new cam profiles increases the compression ratio to 12.8:1To help maintain intake efficiency and power output at high rpm the downdraft intake manifolds are now 10mm shorterAll-New 999cc GSX-R1000 is a clean sheet design built to maximize combustion efficiency with more [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 07:41:20
2009 Honda Ridgeline At A Glance
2009 Honda Ridgeline Adds Power, New Look and More Standard Equipment Gutsier torque curve, bolder styling and standard trailer hitch highlight more than 50 significant upgrades and new features to an already innovative truck 08/07/2008 - TORRANCE - Updated for 2009 with a total of 50 significant changes and new features, [more...]
Date: 2008-08-08 05:41:04
2008 Campagna Motors V13R In Detail
The V13R overall design and style make it the perfect 3-wheel roadster ... Front: motorcycle progressive suspension • Rear: adjustable mono shock • All suspension components are standard motorcycle size INSTRUMENTATION • Digital and analog instrument cluster • Standard [more...]
Date: 2008-07-14 15:32:09
Suzuki GS150R features, specifications and photographs
Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the all new GS150R in India on the 23rd of October (press release of the launch) ... and a new 150cc four stroke engine with six gears (the only motorcycle in India to support it after ... with the balancer-driven- gear. Digital Speedometer with dual modes: Presenting the world’ [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 06:52:19
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9, details
We give you these details of the new Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (coming up the video), along with a lovely photo gallery. With all these new motorcycle models for 2009, it’s really hard to know where to put your saving efforts. For another lovely gallery of the GSX-R 1000 see our original post. All the technical [more...]
Date: 2008-10-10 09:00:29
150 cc Hero Honda Hunk preview; Tech Specs and Wallpapers [Pics/Photos/Images]
Preview of the 150 cc Hero Honda Hunk along with Pics/Photos and Technical Specifications Hero Honda launched its new 150 cc motorcycle called “Hunk” yesterday. From the pics posted below, the “Hunk” appears to be a decent looking motorcycle. Actually compared to the “Styling Disaster” called the CBZ Xtreme, any decent looking motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-10-29 09:46:41
And speaking of 7
Loyal readers may recall that in early October, I got pulled over for speeding — on my daughter’s tiny motorcycle, of all things — just after crossing the bridge into North Albany. Like many past [more...]
Date: 2008-11-28 07:55:04
DeLorean DMC-12
DeLorean DMC-12! We reported last year DeLorean Motor Company plans to make a series of "new build" ... build" DeLoreans will use 80% originally manufactured parts and 20% upgraded parts) are already ... "Geek" car? At least that's how Stephen Wynne, sitting atop a mountain of parts large enough [more...]
Date: 2008-07-07 16:00:00
Easy Rider
Did I ever tell you I used to ride a motorcycle when I was in my late teens? Well, I did. And I miss it. The rush of wind ... of the graves, I got back on the bike to head out. That's when I noticed him under the speedometer [more...]
Date: 2008-06-30 05:14:03
Honda Civic Honda Civic Hybrid Honda Legend The new Honda Civic is available with five doors bodywork, from € 17,700. There are two gasoline engines, (1.4 litre 83 hp and a 1.8 for 140 hp) and a 140 hp diesel. Honda Civic The Honda Civic has a complete set of equipment. All have stability control ("VSA") [more...]
Date: 2008-07-10 15:25:28
Eight sweet free iPhone apps we love - and 4 we can't get
Grab your free iPhone - visit Simply Free iPhone right now! Source and thanks to: http://www.gizmag.com October 27, 2008 The all-conquering iPhone is a pretty impressive gadget out of the box - but it's the fantastic App Store that really keeps the honeymoon going, [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 23:53:00
SUZUKI GS 150R
After the partial success of Zeus and Heat, Suzuki launched another stunning bike GS 150R in 150cc segment to target the executive segment(150cc) motorcycle buyers with its stylish and sporty look. Yamaha has already stormed the 150cc segment motorcycle market of India with the launch of YZF R15 and FZ16 , and now the launch of GS 150R [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 13:19:21
Yamaha India launches FZ16 an Air Cooled, 150 cc Motorcycle
Yamaha India launches its Pulsar/Apache/CBZ Xtreme/Hunk/Unicorn challenger.. the FZ16 This post (and a few more in the coming days) is meant to chronicle the launch of motorcycle(s) in India between May-Oct 2008 (the period during ... motorcycle in India The FZ16 is the first 150 cc bike in India to feature tubeles tyres both [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 07:21:52
All New 2009 Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer
All New 2009 Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer All New 2009 Yamaha V Star Tourer Whether heading out on the open road or commuting to work or school, the V Star Tourer is ready to roll out with a windshield, leather-wrapped hard sidebags, and a passenger backrest. As a new benchmark in middleweight cruiser class, the V Star 950 Tourer brings [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 03:24:07
Thunderbird Twinspark
Royal Enfield has launched its most awaited cruiser bike, Thunderbird Twinspark in 350cc segment ... and electronic flasher gives this motorcycle a deadly look. The 346cc power-plant of of this bike ... torque, comfort and style. Thunderbird Twinspark is the first motorcycle by the Royal Enfield which [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 10:46:35
2009 Suzuki GSX-R 1000
In India, Suzuki launched it's highly publicized 150cc bike for India, the Suzuki GS 150R saying that it's been inspired from the GSX-R 1000!! ... about the 2009 Suzuki GSX-R 1000.2009 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 The main focus for the 2009 Suzuki GSX ... across various rpm range which ultimately improves the throttle response and reduces exhaust emissions [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 01:47:00
Apache RTR - Refreshing My Ride
TVS was once known all over India for a small motorcycle named TVS 50 and then came the Scooty and Scooty Pep which dominated the entire women ... with the bike. TVS Apache RTR According to the customer reviews of Apache RTR that we collected [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 09:07:58
Yamaha Motorcycles 2009 FJR1300A
Yamaha Motorcycles 2009 FJR1300A Yamaha Motorcycles 2009 FJR1300A is the world’s first supersport touring motorcycle by Yamaha boasts standard ABS and adjustable ergonomics—that widen the gap between it and common sport tourers. Yamaha Motorcycles 2009 FJR1300A have a light-and-rigid aluminum frame [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 12:43:58
Star Motorcycles 2009 Raider S
Star Motorcycles 2009 Raider S Star Motorcycles 2009 Raider S the best bike for custom chopper style by Star Motorcycles gets even more chrome: chrome triple clamps, fork sliders, air box cover, engine covers, headlight housing, handlebar risers, etc [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 13:16:10
Bajaj Auto launches Platina 125 DTS-Si and a Refreshed Discover 135 DTS-i (With Digital Speedo) [Pics/Photos]
Bajaj launches Platina 125 DTS-Si and a refreshed Discover 135 DTSi This post (and a few more in the coming days) is meant to chronicle the launch of motorcycle(s) in India between May-Oct 2008 (the period during ... the second motorcycle based on the XCD platform, the Platina 125 DTS-Si." Bajaj Platina 125 DTS-Si [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 10:08:35
HISTORY OF ALLOY RIMS - THE BEGINNING
In the US, we're 'Geeks', in the UK, we're 'Anoraks', ... -painted Borrani alloy rims; presumably the black paint was meant to 'hide' the rims ... , to manufacture car, motorcycle, and bicycle wheel components (yes, the same Rudge which built motorcycles [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 07:36:08
