Jumat, 30 November 2007
Motorcycle Daredevil Evel Knievel Dies
According to Mitch Stacy, AP, "Evel Knievel, the red-white-and-blue-spangled motorcycle daredevil whose jumps over Greyhound buses, live sharks and Idaho's Snake River Canyon made him an international icon in the 1970s, died Friday. He was 69."
Makes me feel old. I'm also 69. I thought he was older. In recent years his son Robbie has carried on his exploits.
Read the complete story.
Here's a YouTube video of Evel pronouncing his faith -- a different side of the man who lived life on his own terms.
Minggu, 25 November 2007
Polar Bear Grand Tour Visits the Hillbilly Hall
Sabtu, 24 November 2007
Motorcycle Santa Stories
Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Dragon Rider
Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Web site. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Dragon Rider on his Honda Gold Wing.
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Jumat, 16 November 2007
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Rabu, 14 November 2007
Hot Sexy Stars on Motorcycles
Stars have always ridden motorcycles. Check out my article, Famous Motorcyclists, for a few more riders who are not in the news anymore.
Do you know any other famous riders and what they ride? Tell us by leaving a comment, below.
Minggu, 11 November 2007
Veteran's Day on the Polar Bear Grand Tour
Picture © 2007 Walter Kern
Sabtu, 10 November 2007
World's Largest Motorcycle Must Be Seen to Be Believed
Jumat, 09 November 2007
Falling Leaves and Motorcycles
Suzuki Recalls GS500 and GZ250 Motorcycles for Electrical Problem
The rear reflex reflector on affected GS500 motorcycles and the rear and side reflex reflectors on affected GZ250 motorcycles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' The reflex reflectors have a reflected light output at some measurement angles that is less than the minimum output required by the standard. It is possible that this could contribute to a motorist's not noticing the motorcycle in darkness, which may contribute to a crash.
28221 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Victory Recalls 2008 Vision Motorcycles for Electrical Problem
On certain motorcycles, the voltage regulator/rectifier assembly may have an overcharging condition. An overcharging situation in conjunction with the loose battery connection could cause a stalling condition. An unexpected loss of engine power could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash.
326 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Senin, 05 November 2007
'07-'08 Polar Bear Grand Tour - Lewes, DE
Yesterday (Sunday) was the second run in the Polar Bear Grand Tour season. The motorcycle run was to Lewes, DE, the destination farthest south of all our runs. Since this is a long run, many riders choose to come down on Saturday and stay for the night. There was a large coastal storm sweeping up the east coast on Saturday. The storm had high winds but was located off-shore. Some riders normally staying overnight chose to cancel their Saturday plans and make the complete round-trip on Sunday. I was in that group.
Jane and I rode our trikes with some new Polar Bear riders from our local Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) Chapter NJ-F group. The run started at 8 a.m. with six bikes in the group and ended for us at 6 p.m. in the dark on the first day that Eastern Standard Time (EST) became effective for the winter. All our communication was via CB radio and our lead and drag riders kept the group together with a minimum of difficulties.
Pictures and descriptions for the Lewes run are located on the Polar Bear Grand Tour Web site. Take a look. The picture, above, shows a bike that was at Lewes and has many special features including footpegs made out of old pistons.
Motorcycle Trikes Becoming Popular
Jumat, 02 November 2007
Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Cat Ballou and Ian
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Transportation Secretary, Mary Peters, Wants to Lower Motorcycle Deaths
- Training. DOT will develop national standards for entry-level motorcycle riders to achieve what Peters calls "a baseline of competency."
- Enforcement. DOT will create a training program to teach police officers about specific efforts to reduce crashes.
- Education. Public Service Announcements will feature Peters on the importance of helmets and other protective gear. A "Share the Road" campaign will remind drivers to be alert for motorcyclists.
Check out the complete story and offer your comments on this new plan, below.