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Monday, February 28, 2011
Motorcycle Rally
There are four major motorcycle rallies around the country each year. These rallies draw in the hundreds of thousands of visitors to their respective areas. In addition there are a large number of smaller events. There is probably one near you.
The Four Major Rallies are:
* Daytona Bikeweek
* Myrtle Beach Bikeweek
* Laconia Bikeweek
* Sturgis Bikeweek
Daytona Bikeweek
The Daytona Rally, in and around Daytona Beach, Florida, is the first major event of the year. It is held in the first full week in March each year. The official dates for most rallies are Sunday to Sunday. The festivities for most rallies start on Friday evening, so sometimes these first week rallies actually begin in the previous month. Daytona and Sturgis are probably the best known of the major rallies.
Florida is flat land with primarily straight roads. While other areas provide more challenging riding the timing of the Daytona event makes it a major attraction. Many riders have had limited opportunity to ride for several months. They come to Daytona to be able to ride in relative comfort. Orlando and its attractions and the space coast are short rides away, so there is plenty to do while visiting Florida.
Myrtle Beach Bikeweek
The Myrtle Beach Rally, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is held in the middle of May each year. The weather in Myrtle Beach is often beautiful at this time of year, although it can cool off at night. There are many sights to see and many stops on the agenda. As a purely subjective observation, I think that the percentage of bikes with decorative paint is highest at the Myrtle Beach Rally.
Laconia Bikeweek
The annual rally held in Laconia, New Hampshire has the distinction of being the oldest rally on the circuit. The dates for this rally are toward the middle of June and traditionally the rally ends on Fathers Day. The New England location in the hills around Lake Winnipesaukee in the heart of the lakes region of New Hampshire provides some great riding. Many of the roads are based on the old trails and follow the contours of the land. The rally centers around Weirs Beach and the surrounding area. There are many places to go within an easy ride and the ride is half the fun in the Laconia area.
Sturgis Bikeweek
The Blackhills Rally may be the most famous of the rallies. It is centered around Sturgis, South Dakota and takes place in the first full week of August. This is in the foothills of the Rockies and about 35 miles from the national monument at Mt. Rushmore. Sturgis is a town of about 5000 people 50 weeks of the year and a half million the other two.
The old west gambling town of Deadwood is only about 10 miles down a scenic winding road. The Badlands of South Dakota and Devil's Tower National Monument in Wyoming are available day trips from Sturgis. In fact, one of the traditions of the Sturgis Rally is the Wednesday ride to Hulett, Wyoming, the nearest town to the tower.
In addition to the major rallies listed there are hundreds in not thousands of shorter events held around the country. Through the season there are multiple events on most weekends. Some of the smaller events are closer to the roots of the old rallies. Big or small the rallies are all great parties. People gathered together to celebrate life and the ride.
The Motorcycle rallies offer a lot to see, both people and machines, and a lot of entertainment. I have often said that bikeweek is a time that you will hear live music played in places where there are not even places the rest of the year. You can have a lot of fun at a rally, so check out an event near you or plan a vacation to include one of the major rallies.
Biona, A Green Motorcycle Concept by Jordi Poblet Pedrol
The future of transport is uncertain. But it seems electric engines will replace gasoline, in our urban vehicles. This project gives a new possibility for urban motorcycles. This design tries to give a new perception of what an electric motorcycle really is. It incorporates traditional but greener materials, never forgetting new technologies and new tendencies.
Honda Tiger Streetfighter Custom | Modification 2010
Modifikasi Kawasaki Ninja 250cc
Petron Gasul
Sunday, February 27, 2011
2011 Yamaaha Lexam Show
Lexam Launching is accepted to access customer absorption in new segments automated avoid abutting year. Yamaha is not abashed of position Lexam estimated affairs amount will be aloft its competitors it. “Looks like the amount (Lexam) will be on top of absolute articles on the bazaar (Revo AT). Berapanya not fix,” beber source. As an illustration, the Lexam archetypal is actual altered AT Revo. Stop arrangement for example, For Yamaha, both advanced and rear, operated through a batten in the duke (right and left). As for dispatch bottom scooter archetypal adopted. In addition, the accumulation of ammunition is still relying on the carburetor.
Yamaha Lexam 2011 Yamaha Lexam InfoYamaha Lexam Side View
2011 Yamaaha Lexam Show |
Meanwhile, in Honda Revo, rear anchor operation charcoal with the anchor pedal on the right. From chiral to a CVT transmission. In 2011, Lexam addition, Yamaha is accounted to accept set up two added new models in segments of bebek (cub) and scooter. Currently no added advice on whether the scooter, which was launched after is Fino, the articles mentioned would battling the success of Honda Scoopy.
Yamaha Lexam will attempt with Honda Absolute Revo AT who had already been marketed in the average of aftermost year. It is still captivated admitting the accepted AT Revo business ability 3,000 units per ages was still beneath the best performance. Aftermost November alone, sales alone 1474 units. Agency of the aerial prices (USD 15.8 million) was mentioned as a agency in the cause.
2011 Yamaaha Lexam Show
BUELL MOTORCCLE 1125R 2009
Buell 1125R highlights
Buell Helicon 1125 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke, 72-degree V-Twin engine
146 peak hp @ 9800 rpm
82 ft. lbs. peak torque at 8000 rpm
New Phantom Metallic frame and swingarm with blacked-out footpeg mounts and heel guards
New tinted windscreen, Hero Blue with Arctic White bodywork and Smoked with Racing Red and Midnight Black
New gear position readout on the instrument cluster
New high output alternator increases capacity for accessory use
New slider bobbins on swingarm for protection and use of rear stand
Underslung muffler with Helmholtz chamber
DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM
New targeted fuel injectors
Ram-air pressurized air box
Twin side-mount radiators
HVA (Hydraulic Vacuum Assist) Slipper Action clutch
ZTL2 four-pad, eight-piston front brake
Fully adjustable 47 mm Showa inverted fork
Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber
Fuel-in Frame 5.3-gallon capacity
Dry Weight: 375 pounds
Wheelbase: 54.6 inches
Seat height: 30.5 inches
Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tires
Pre-Wired for Accessory Heated Grips
Midnight Black, Arctic White or Racing Red bodywork
MOTORCYCLES 2010 BUELL ULYSSES XB12XT
Moreover, Buell Motorcycles ULYSESS XB12XT in created for fans of sports and tour
Buell XB12XT ULYSESS lively with perfect suspension set to sport-inspired
with smooth-cooled engine with 120cc engine.
Canada MSRP: See Local Canadian Dealer For Pricing
Dimensions1
Overall Length2 91.3 in. (2,319 mm)
Seat Height, Laden3 30.7 in. (780 mm)
Seat Height, Unladen 32.9 in. (836 mm)
Overall Width without mirrors4 39.6 in. (1,006 mm)
Ground Clearance, Unladen2 5.94 in. (151 mm)
Rake (Steering Head Angle) at Ride Height (degrees) 23.8
Fork Angle at Ride Height (degrees) 22.3
Trail at Ride Height 4.9 in. (124 mm)
Wheelbase, Unladen 53.9 in. (1,369 mm)
Fuel Capacity, Total 4.4 gal. (16.7 l)
Fuel Capacity 0.83 gal. (3.1 l)
Oil Capacity5 2.5 qt. (2.4 l)
Dry Weight 465 lb. (211 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 950 lb. (431 kg)
Load Carrying Capacity 414 lb. (188 kg
Saturday, February 26, 2011
More information about new MV Agusta F3
I was pleasantly surprised yesterday with more information about new MV Agusta F3. The news spread all over the web quickly, but I decided to wait if someone published even more details, but now that’s it.
I’ve already written about new F3, check it out here: MV Agusta F3 – an exotic spice for the 600 class , so this time I will just add few words, and hopefully make your day with some new photos I found.
Here’s what it’s all about: new F3’s engine is producing 135HP (100.8 kW) at 15000 rpm !! For 675cc 3-cylinder engine that’s a lot – and the best in the class! The only thing that worries me is that producing such power at and revving so high will give you tiny power/torque at low/medium rpms. Hm, it’s possible MV's engineers have solved out this problem, but we shall wait and see.
They also claim it will be most compact and lightest bike in the class, and I believe them.
The price is not defined yet, as well as release date. While most websites says it should be released in 2012, MV Agusta’s website for UK says that it is coming to UK this year. Go figure!
For the end, as I promised, there is a nice collection of MV Agusta F3 photos. I thought that Picasa Web is a better online tool for browsing the photo gallery, so just click on the photo below and go straight to my MV Agusta F3 photo album.
MODIF YAMAHA JUPITER 2011 SURABAYA
Excess valve 28 mm, in research Noken as not too dizzy. The problem with play duration at 275 degrees (in-ex), engine power can still be dikail gasingan short to medium to top speed. The rule must first valve springs replaced single model (single) Japanese products, with larger spiral but tenuous. "The good accuracy is more accurate back pressure valve so that the optimal effect of preventing the occurrence of floating," Budi convinced that actively researched.
Right calter sector provided 400 grams of fly wheel, with a diameter of 6 cm, but thick, as levers gasingan medium. Figures for 400 grams, according to Agus also not too heavy, so that it remains secure even if worn engine brake. Moderate coupling its dikanibal from Suzuki FR-80. For that the radius must digerinda clutch home again. modif yamaha jupiter 2011 surabaya And continued use of the clutch spring competition with higher dimension 3.5 mm.
SPECIFICATIONS MODIFIED YAMAHA JUPITER RED SURABAYA
Piston: Izumi, CDI: Rextor Extreme, Coils: Yamaha YZ-125, Muffler: YY-Pang, Valve: In (28 mm) and ex (23 mm), Fly wheel: 400 grams, Kampas clutch: Suzuki FR-80, valve springs: the Japanese model of single
YAMAHA JUPITER RACER EKSTRIM BOYOLALI
Karbu skepticism that has a design of this flat model makes sense for the supply of fresh gas is more concentrated offset the use of the valve head 28 mm. Indeed, the valve head 28 mm too short drain karbu mechanical rhythms, until finally the composition of suitable disposable main jet and pilot jet size: 140 32. Also the intake manifold also diremer 1.5 mm, while the exhaust manifold diremer 2.5 mm. Forwarded-Pang YY muffler with exhaust neck 28 mm and 32 mm Sarangan.
Medium gasingan fixed underneath, should be seconded comparison lightweight gear ratio 1, ie, (35-12). Starting second gear intentionally made heavier (29-16), to support the purposes of rolling speed while devouring u-turn.
Special gear ratios concoction made Senggol market, the performance at top speed 4th gear ratio enhanced light (22-19). So as not too prolonged and weak at top speed. "After all, most stuck Senggol market straight 200 meters," Agus value.
Right calter sector provided 400 grams of fly wheel, with a diameter of 6 cm, but thick, as levers gasingan medium. Figures for 400 grams, according to Agus also not too heavy, so that it remains secure even if worn engine brake.yamaha jupiter racer ekstrim boyolali, Moderate coupling its dikanibal from Suzuki FR-80. For that the radius must digerinda clutch home again. And continued use of the clutch spring competition with higher dimension 3.5 mm.
CDI ignition devices apply Rextor Extreme combined with magnetic casing Vega and fulser Satria-F, and coil dihantar Yamaha YZ-125. "Ignition composition superior in terms of endurance, ignition currents in gasingan more stable medium," said Budi. | Pid
yamaha jupiter racer ekstrim boyolali specification
Piston: Izumi, CDI: Rextor Extreme, Coils: Yamaha YZ-125, Muffler: YY-Pang, Valve: In (28 mm) and ex (23 mm), Fly wheel: 400 grams, Kampas clutch: Suzuki FR-80, valve springs: the Japanese model of single
BMW MOTORCYCLE 2011 K1600GTL
Round topcase features the standard of comfort for the pillion passenger. Like the K 1600 GT, K 1600 GTL has a very wide range of standard features comprising xenon lights, heated grips and seats, cruise control and on-board computer. Overall impression of the six-cylinder motorcycles interesting with the concept conceived careful storage, the audio system as standard design elements and more make the BMW K 1600 GTL seeded between BMW touring bike.
BMW MOTORCYCLE 2011 K1600 GT
2011 BMW K1300S MOTORCYCLE
Friday, February 25, 2011
Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Dru Carl
Polar Bear Grand Tour - Landslide Saloon on 2/20/2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Panhead Racer and Other TT's
You don't see many factory photos or bikes like this. Looks to be a '51 TT Racer. Note the raised transmission and the magneto at the generator's location. You can definitely see how bikes like this influenced the street bobbers built by guys like Dick Hirshberg.
I then Googled Panhead TT and almost nothing came up. I did find the '48 below at http://roadboogers-1948panheadtt-bobber.blogspot.com The strange thing about this blog is that it's one page devoted to just this bike. A look at the guy's profile revealed that he has 20 blogs all dedicated to a single bike.
Nice, but a bit too shiny and pretty for me. Should old bikes be so pristine?
Almost a twin '47 from another of his blogs.
Updated Goldwing coming up next year!
I guess most of you have already heard about the new 2012 Honda Goldwing.
It’s not an all-new bike, but just updated current version of Goldwing. Besides cosmetic changes, here is what’s important:
- improved wind protection, especially for the lower body and legs
- saddlebag capacity is up for 7 liters, so now there is 150 liters of total storage
- updated Honda Satellite Linked Navigation System with brighter color screen
- updated Sound System now supports MP3 players
- better seat and backrest material
- revised suspension settings
- airbag models and non airbag models will be available, where non airbag models get a central storage pocket
- other minor tweaks
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I believe this could be the last update of current Goldwing generation which is probably made to extend her lifetime till they prepare the next generation. BMW’s upcoming K1600GTL is going to be Goldwing’s main competition, and to be honest, BMW K1600GTL is a better bike. I’m sure Honda is already working on the next all–new generation of Goldwing, but we shall wait and see.
An interesting thing happened on the Motorcycle-USA.com website: at the first place they published a picture of a Goldwing with windscreen wiper and when I came later I couldn’t find that picture anymore. Windscreen wiper – isn’t that too much for a bike?