The Noise of It All
Over the past few weeks I have been looking at used motorcycles. It is the typical end-of-the-season bargain shopping ... survey of our club indicates that only a small portion of members have an aftermarket exhaust ... ). Not too many of our faithful put an aftermarket on their BMW, Suzuki, Honda or Triumph. Granted [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 20:57:00
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Want to Customize a Motorcycle?
Do you have a motorcycle or cruisers you want to customize? Then check out the linked site for a wide variety of items for customizing bikes. There is quite a lot to choose from including saddlebags, exhausts, windshields, and seats. The site includes parts compatible with Harley, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Victory [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 02:38:00
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
Harley Davidson -unmatched star in motorcycles
History The beginning In 1901, William S. Harley, age 21, drew up plans for a small engine with a displacement of 7.07 cubic inches (116 cc) ... began on a new and improved second-generation machine. This first “real” Harley-Davidson motorcycle ... . The machine’s advanced loop-frame pattern was similar to the 1903 Milwaukee Merkel motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-10-12 12:00:43
Repair Parts For Your Motorcycle Models
Topics: models, small motors, bikes, challenge, model motorcycles, repair Don’t cut the stock air filter housing ... , but there was no year, make, and model provided. Buy a copy of the service/repair manual. Learn about this and all maintenance and repair tasks. These tacks were defective from the factory. A cold solder [more...]
Date: 2008-09-22 10:37:17
The New K9 Gsxr 1000
When mention to fellow riders, a screw face is ususally the answer. But its the same scenario from model to model ... and enhanced throttle response and reduced exhaust emissions. The new engine is shorter front to rear ... better overall tuning potential, specifically increased performance at high rpm. Suzuki engineers were [more...]
Date: 2008-10-18 23:44:58
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
Rise In Demand For ATVs
The demand for ATVs has seen sudden rise in the last decade, ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) ... control. The rider seat of these vehicles operates like that of a motorcycle giving good comfort ... this one. There are major listings of ATVs by companies Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Arctic Cat, Polaris Industries [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 06:42:47
Trouble in NC....
Trouble in NC.... by jeepkahn Today 09:20 AM 56 142 Moto Trips Tell us about your trips you have gone on ... Repair (1 Viewing) General questions about maintaining your bike; the basics of maintaining your motorcycle on a day-to-day basis, cleaning, adjustments, airfilters, chains, tires, etc. Engine [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 16:20:49
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
Naked Sportbikes: The New Cafe Racers
A Naked Kawasaki Concours 14 HellForLeather has a great post about the new cafe racers: stripped down sportsbikes ... of bikes like the Kawasaki Z1000 and Suzuki B-King. That look is surprisingly easy to achieve ... motorcycle, just one whose style is provided by its mechanical components, not plastics. Motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-09-05 20:23:40
Texas team terrorizes SunTrust MOTO-ST Series
“Don’t mess with Texas,” the old saying goes And that certainly holds true in the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series ... from day one. Dallas rider Troy Green was last year’s Rider’s Champion in the Buell Motorcycle Company ... -race series. The team’s No. 66 Suzuki SV650 currently lies second in the standings with 90 points [more...]
Date: 2008-07-18 04:10:13
SECRET WORLD OF FOUR-STROKE OIL
The life blood of a four-stroke engine is motor oil. It breathes it, eats it and oozes it ... FOR A MOTORCYCLE? A: Not bad, but probably not the best. Why not? It is designed in reverse order to a motorcycle oil. The priority hierarchy of automotive motor oil is: (1) maximize fuel economy, (2) reduce [more...]
Date: 2008-05-19 15:16:07
Electric Motorsport: Zero Emission bikes
After our news about the electric KTM bike, we introduce another manufacturer of electric bikes ... . They are noiseless, low maintenance bikes, with no oil changes and just a battery to recharge ... models from Japanese brands like Honda, Suzuki and others, to show their bikes and bring [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 15:00:03
The Norton F1 with Rotary Engine
The Norton F1 with Rotary Engine Sunday, September 07 2008 @ 01:28 PM ICT Contributed by: news Dr ... of pistons. Advantages are that it's a fairly compact design, with fewer moving parts than ... that these engines are not particularly fuel-efficient or emissions-friendly. Suzuki got the ball rolling [more...]
Date: 2008-09-07 06:28:14
Stunners at the 2008 AMD
The 2008 AMD World Championship like always threw up quite a number of stunners. Yes, again Roger Goldammer won ( ... starting from 5th to 8th of August at Sturgis, South Dakota. There were 68 motorcycles from 13 ... Motorcycle Co finished 2nd . And yet another bike I noticed while going through the pictures and reading [more...]
Date: 2008-09-30 05:27:00
Bad Signs of Bad Credit Rising.
So Bret and I woke up early to go to a local restaurant that advertises free WiFi with coffee and donuts. Apparently, nobody ever shows up for it since they didn’t have coffee or donuts. That’s a bad sign. I went out to eat and had a dirty fork, I asked for another, they brought me a dirty fork. That’s a bad sign [more...]
Date: 2008-05-12 14:42:43
10 Tips To Save Money On Petrol
This hot post has been migrated from our ThrottleZine site ... : every time you turn on the tap, some of that precious petrol is pumped out. Of course, the engine ... , we crack open the throttle more than we need - or even when we don’t need to. Cruising, the engine [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 18:35:03
2009 Yamaha RD350 Concept
Two-stroke motorcycle engines are akin to the dodo bird – or nearly so ... that the two-stroke streetbike might be experiencing its own resurrection, as these concept sketches ... technology can be somehow adapted to a street-legal motorcycle engine. The challenge Bimota and others [more...]
Date: 2008-09-27 17:32:38
Suzuki Bandit 650 and 650S my 2009
Nuove Suzuki Bandit 650 model year 2009 The Suzuki Bandit 650/S has been updated, thanks to some new interventions ... , as are the seat and pedals. The new Bandit 650/S has an edgy look, but is still in line with Suzuki’s family ... who wants a trustworthy motorcycle that will run well both around a city, on longer journeys [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 13:00:58
So I Just Spent Over $3,000 On The Internet On Bike Parts And I Need Your Guys' Help!
All drama and E-Thugging aside, I know you guys know a lot more about bikes then I do because you guys have been in the game longer then me (RacerRaul, Brandon, joe2dmax, etc) I'm asking for you guy's advice. I have a 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636cc that I picked up back in August 2006 in North Carolina [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 15:36:37
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
10 Tips To Save Money On Petrol
This hot post has been migrated from our ThrottleZine site ... you turn on the tap, some of that precious petrol is pumped out. Of course, the engine needs fuel ... the throttle more than we need - or even when we don’t need to. Cruising, the engine functions [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 18:35:03
World’s fastest all-electric motorbike unveiled at Birmingham show
The world’s fastest all-electric motorbike has been unveiled today at the international bike show in Birmingham ... of £20,000. The bike, designed and built by British engineers, was commissioned by the organisers ... of the future. “One of the good things about motorcycles is that the technology is good enough today to give [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 15:28:11
Bimota DB7 Black Edition now available in Spain
The Bimota DB7 Black Edition. For very rich Spanish motorcyclists only.. ... -replica KTM RC8...2009 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle...2009 Buell 1125CR unveiled...2008 LA Calendar ... , a lighter, less restrictive exhaust system, and a different instrument panel, with a more advanced [more...]
Date: 2008-08-12 03:03:00
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
Nephew's Christmas present
Nephew's Christmas present by medic201 Today 01:12 AM 702 18,604 Moto Related Product Question's (3 Viewing) ... PM Go to last post 33 388 General Bike Repair General questions about maintaining your bike; the basics of maintaining your motorcycle on a day-to-day basis, cleaning, adjustments [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 08:12:20
Credit crunch means asset liquidation
Credit crunch means asset... by Th3-di3ing-br33d Today 01:01 PM ... General Bike Repair General questions about maintaining your bike; the basics of maintaining your motorcycle on a day-to-day basis, cleaning, adjustments, airfilters, chains, tires, etc. Engine [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 19:25:24
Suzuki RM250 Repair Service Manual
.fullpost{display:inline;}Download Free Suzuki RM250 Repair Service Manual. This is a complete service manual Suzuki RM250 motorcycle. This is the same manual your Suzuki Motorcycle shop uses to repair and diagnose your bike.Table ... -end Clutch and drive gear Transmission and shifter Fuel and exhaust systems Electrical system Front [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 12:22:00
Key Considerations in Motorcycle Repair Training
Key Considerations in Motorcycle Repair Training Posted by Carie Bishop on October 1, 2008 You probably enjoy working on bikes or you wouldn’t have enrolled in a motorcycle ... . But there’s a huge difference between working on your own bike and working for a repair shop [more...]
Date: 2008-10-01 17:18:13
Me,My Bike & I
Always wanted to do this write up but just never had the time...finally after 1 whole feek of flu and fever.. ... ...Then I started prodding with the 2 wheelers...I tell you...Ive never ridden a motorcycle for the past 24 [more...]
Date: 2008-11-16 02:14:00
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
NHRA Motorcycle Drag Racing at Charlotte
Angelle Sampey on her Rush Racing S+S Buell Pro Stock Motorcycle The National Hot Rod Association NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class has come to the Charlotte, NC area ... was in attendance to take in all the thrilling motorcycle racing sights, sounds, and smells of high-octane race [more...]
Date: 2008-09-13 18:29:26
Kevin Schwantz replica: Lucky Strike Suzuki GSX-R750
Stamford Superbikes' Lucky Strike Suzuki GSX-R750. Sizzle...! ... : Harley-Davidson V-Rod Turbo...John Hopkins-replica Kawasaki ZX-10R...AC Schnitzer do the BMW F800GS ... and white painted wheels. A Yoshimura Tri-Oval exhaust is optional, costing an extra £595. More details [more...]
Date: 2008-08-29 03:04:00
Thrillbillies 2 Double Wide (NC 6)
Thrillbillies 2 Double Wide... by tjscott2012 Today 11:02 AM ... Ontario... by BWMS 08-29-2008 12:09 PM Go to last post 153 190 Classifieds (1 Viewing) Buy ... ; the basics of maintaining your motorcycle on a day-to-day basis, cleaning, adjustments, airfilters, chains [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 15:23:29
How do I attach throttle cable to 47cc engine
How do I attach throttle... by Hardtail Today 06:54 AM 129 2,065 General & Off-Topic Discussions (1 Viewing) ... open discussion area Classifieds are here! by JThompson Today 06:58 AM Go to last post ... ... by BWMS 08-29-2008 12:09 PM Go to last post 153 190 Classifieds (1 Viewing) Buy, Sell [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 13:23:46
2009 Yamaha YZF-R1: Pics, details, video…
With its MotoGP-inspired engine internals, this 2009 Yamaha R1 should kick ass...Yamaha have unveiled the 2009 R1… and the underseat exhaust pipes are still there! Well, the world was expecting a radically redesigned R1, with the underseat exhaust system making way [more...]
Date: 2008-09-09 06:04:00
sick sunset photo!!
sick sunset photo!! by wr250f95 Today 05:56 PM ... AM Go to last post 32 387 General Bike Repair General questions about maintaining your bike; the basics of maintaining your motorcycle on a day-to-day basis, cleaning, adjustments, airfilters, chains [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 00:19:08
EICMA 2008 New Models Unveiled
Ducati hit the Milan show running yesterday with the debut of its new Streetfighter and the expected 1198cc version of the 1098 superbike. Our buddy Yossef filed the report, and now he brings us coverage from the first full day of the worldly EICMA show in Italy. –Ed [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 18:20:21
Suzuki SXForce Concept
... paint and showcases a number of performance-based automotive parts and stunning motorcycle accents ... ! Reinforcing the link between the company’s rich motorcycle heritage and versatile line of fun [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 14:13:12
Wakan Track Racer Special S&S 50th Anniversary
Not only the hottest Wakan, but also one of the hottest cafe-racers anywhere, ever!Pics: WakanWakan have unveiled their latest special-edition motorcycle – the Track Racer Special ... from the new exhaust, the Track Racer Special is fitted with the same S&S 1640cc, 115bhp v-twin which [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 08:01:00
I cant figure out why my teachers are failing me
I cant figure out why my... by medic201 Today 03:12 PM ... by tjscott2012 Yesterday 12:27 AM Go to last post 32 387 General Bike Repair (1 Viewing) General questions about maintaining your bike; the basics of maintaining your motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-11-16 21:12:33
OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, California (2.238 mile Road Course) September 27-28, 2008
AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited Race Results – September 28, 2008 Pos. No. Rider name Hometown Bike Lap Int ... / 5 100 Neil Hodgson Isle Of Man, Honda CBR1000RR 28 28.558 26 Honda / Parts Unlimited / Suomy / Alpinestars / Speed & 6 32 Eric Bostrom Malibu, CA Yamaha YZF-R1 28 37.099 25 Yamaha Factory Road [more...]
Date: 2008-09-30 03:20:17
CNG Converter Franchise, CNG Mini Station, CNG Motorcycle, CNG Conversation Center, CNG Workshop, CNG Conversion Kit ..
CNG Motor Show 2008 > CNG Motorcycle, CNG Smart Cab, CNG Scooter, $100 CNG Conversion Kit, CNG Cylinder, CNG Home Refueling System, CNG Container, CNG Marine, CNG Tanker, CNG Taxi, CNG Boat, CNG Jet Ski CNG Motorcycle, CNG Smart Cab, CNG ... high-tech cng engines for cng car, cng motorcycle, cng marine, cng generators and the announcement [more...]
Date: 2008-05-12 02:48:53
Classified Ads
2 BR, 1.5 Bath House in Fruitland. Just over 1,400 sq. ft ... Corey @ 410 430 7221 100th anniversary Harley Davidson Road King Classic in anniversary colors ... $750.00/mo plus sec dep. 814 Fillmore St $775.00/mo plus sec dep. Call Beth @ 410-548-1982. Motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-07-12 11:31:18
mkay, bye guys
mkay, bye guys by wr250f95 Today 12:03 PM 21 658 Events You can add events to our calendar here ... Repair General questions about maintaining your bike; the basics of maintaining your motorcycle on a day [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 18:57:12
The Suzuki SV1000S, Good Secondhand Choice
The Suzuki SV1000S, Good Secondhand Choice Thursday, November 20 2008 @ 10:08 AM ICT Contributed by: news Motorcycle Reviews The Suzuki SV1000S is a superb new or secondhand motorcycle choice, the 1000cc V-twin engine ... motorcycle. The Suzuki SV1000S is easy to ride, also very good on the power side and comfort – [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 03:08:27
who actually believes this?
who actually believes this? by Hardtail Today 04:46 PM ... by tjscott2012 11-15-2008 12:27 AM Go to last post 32 387 General Bike Repair (1 Viewing) General questions about maintaining your bike; the basics of maintaining your motorcycle on a day [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 23:05:15
Satisfying Internet
Satisfying Internet by tigmaster Yesterday 10:46 PM ... by tjscott2012 11-15-2008 12:27 AM Go to last post 32 387 General Bike Repair General questions about maintaining your bike; the basics of maintaining your motorcycle on a day-to-day basis [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 05:46:18
Offroad 2009: the new Kawasaki KX-F 450 and 250
Le nuove Kawasaki KX450F e KX250F After the new YZ 2009 offering from Yamaha the MX model year is being enriched with the arrival of Kawasaki ... with the arrival of electronic ignition. Le nuove Kawasaki KX450F e KX250F Le nuove Kawasaki KX450F e KX250F Le nuove Kawasaki KX450F e KX250F This is becoming an inevitable modification [more...]
Date: 2008-06-23 08:12:18
