This year I'm publishing highlights of my activities at the 2008 Americade Motorcycle Rally, day by day in a blog. Americade is scheduled for June 2-7, this year. The blog will also include my preparation in getting ready to take the ride to Lake George, NY, my observations while there, the ride home, and getting back to normal.
The trip will now also include intermediate stop-offs at at our son's house in Boonton, NJ (three grandsons) and daughter's house in Middle Grove, NY (grandson and granddaughter). Our daughter made a move to the Saratoga Springs area last year after Americade. Since her house is now 25 miles south of Americade (and on the way), we now have a fringe benefit of making the trip.
Saturday began with a news report on the local TV station that a checkpoint had been established on I87 at the rest area near exit 18. This was a motorcycle checkpoint. Bikes were being pulled over for inspection of helmets, credentials, pipes, and safety equipment. If a cop had probable cause that you might be in violation, they pulled you over. Here's a link to the news story and a video.
The Americade Message Board was abuzz about this checkpoint. Check it out.
It may be that this was only a one-time thing to sound the alarm that motorcycle violators would not be tolerated this year. Some think the state of NY was just looking for more money. Others think that safety was the only concern since there have been too many motorcycle-related accidents at Americade in recent years. Some riders said they would bypass the checkpoint. Some found themselves with money to pay for riding with no motorcycle endorsement on their driver's license or for wearing a non-DOT approved helmet. It remains to be seen whether the checkpoint will be there when the main Americade traffic starts on Monday. I'll let you know.
The majority of my day was spent at a softball game where my granddaughter played and at a baseball game where my grandson played. We got through the softball game with only a few drops of rain. Such was not the case at the baseball game.
We rode into Saratoga Springs, parked on the street, and walked a couple of blocks to the game site. We carried our canvas chairs and umbrellas with us and parked ourselves high on a grassy area that rose above the right field fence. It was great for a few innings but then the rains came. Thunder was heard. I kept waiting for lightning which never came. When the rain got intense, they called the teams into the dugout and covered the field. We sat in the rain under big umbrellas and waited and waited. Finally the rain let up to a sprinkle and men ran onto the field with sand and dirt and brushed everything clean. It was just like in the major leagues. Then the teams rushed back on the field and resumed playing. Several hits were made and a couple of runs came in. Then the rain started again. It poured and everything was soaked including us. The field was covered and again we waited. We sat there like drowning rats for another 10 minutes of intense downpour. Then, mercifully, the game was called and we slinked over dripping water behind us and piled into the car.
We returned home to get into dry clothes. Jane, daughter, and granddaughter headed back to do shopping -- the rain had stopped. I headed for my laptop to do Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4 of my Americade 2008 Blog.
Not much left for today except dinner and relaxation. The trikes sit dry in the garage.
More to follow. Read the blog each day for further reports.
An evolving blog index to these Americade 2008 blog entries is also available.
Sabtu, 31 Mei 2008
Americade 2008 - Day 3
This year I'm publishing highlights of my activities at the 2008 Americade Motorcycle Rally, day by day in a blog. Americade is scheduled for June 2-7, this year. The blog will also include my preparation in getting ready to take the ride to Lake George, NY, my observations while there, the ride home, and getting back to normal.
The trip will now also include intermediate stop-offs at at our son's house in Boonton, NJ (three grandsons) and daughter's house in Middle Grove, NY (grandson and granddaughter). Our daughter made a move to the Saratoga Springs area last year after Americade. Since her house is now 25 miles south of Americade (and on the way), we now have a fringe benefit of making the trip.
Friday started with packing the trikes again in my son's garage in Boonton. Here are the trikes just before I pulled them out to begin on the next leg of our trip.
Today's ride would take us to the Saratoga Springs, NY area where our daughter and two of our grandchildren live.
The ride to Saratoga Springs was straightforward. Just ride north to I87 -- the Northway -- and keep going. However, shortly after Albany, I began noticing a vibration through the footpegs of my trike. That had never happened before. I thought I was on my old '94 Sportster again.
I thought maybe the U-Joints were going. Or maybe it was the trike undercarriage that was loose somewhere. Jane said her trike once felt the same way and we found that one bolt had completely worked itself loose and fallen out. I was getting worried.
As we approached my daughter's place, the vibration was still there. I thought maybe the road surface might be causing it but I just didn't know what to think.
I knew that Motor Trike would be at Americade and that the dealer who built my trike might also be there. Maybe he could look at it and see if there was any obvious problem that could be corrected. I decided to call the dealer who was located in PA. Sure enough, he would be here on Thursday and said he would take a look at it but couldn't promise anything. I expect to go visit Motor Trike soon after Tour-Expo opens on Tuesday to see if anyone else there could take a look at it before Thursday. I continue to be worried about this. First I have to ride the trike another 30 miles to get to Lake George. That will give me another chance to see if the problem is persisting. Wish me luck.
We finished the evening by attending a softball game in which our granddaughter was playing. She just decided one day that she wanted to play softball at age eight and she's pretty good in her first year. Of course I may be prejudiced.
We got there early and Jane, daughter Sue, and granddaughter Caroline got in some family practice. It made for a memorable picture of three generations.
It seems that almost every girl playing softball has long hair and they're all tied back. Caroline is in the middle.
I had no idea how these games are now run. The pitcher could only throw five pitches to one batter before a coach from the same team stepped in to throw two pitches. I guess this allows each batter a better chance of hitting the ball and gaining experience in hitting. These are only eight and nine year old girls.
The game runs a total of 90 minutes. The limit came and it was nearly 7:30 p.m. We headed for a late dinner at McDonald's before heading home.
Tomorrow, Saturday, would bring two more games, one softball and one baseball. Rain was expected.
More to follow. Read the blog each day for further reports.
An evolving blog index to these Americade 2008 blog entries is also available.
The trip will now also include intermediate stop-offs at at our son's house in Boonton, NJ (three grandsons) and daughter's house in Middle Grove, NY (grandson and granddaughter). Our daughter made a move to the Saratoga Springs area last year after Americade. Since her house is now 25 miles south of Americade (and on the way), we now have a fringe benefit of making the trip.
Friday started with packing the trikes again in my son's garage in Boonton. Here are the trikes just before I pulled them out to begin on the next leg of our trip.
Today's ride would take us to the Saratoga Springs, NY area where our daughter and two of our grandchildren live.
The ride to Saratoga Springs was straightforward. Just ride north to I87 -- the Northway -- and keep going. However, shortly after Albany, I began noticing a vibration through the footpegs of my trike. That had never happened before. I thought I was on my old '94 Sportster again.
I thought maybe the U-Joints were going. Or maybe it was the trike undercarriage that was loose somewhere. Jane said her trike once felt the same way and we found that one bolt had completely worked itself loose and fallen out. I was getting worried.
As we approached my daughter's place, the vibration was still there. I thought maybe the road surface might be causing it but I just didn't know what to think.
I knew that Motor Trike would be at Americade and that the dealer who built my trike might also be there. Maybe he could look at it and see if there was any obvious problem that could be corrected. I decided to call the dealer who was located in PA. Sure enough, he would be here on Thursday and said he would take a look at it but couldn't promise anything. I expect to go visit Motor Trike soon after Tour-Expo opens on Tuesday to see if anyone else there could take a look at it before Thursday. I continue to be worried about this. First I have to ride the trike another 30 miles to get to Lake George. That will give me another chance to see if the problem is persisting. Wish me luck.
We finished the evening by attending a softball game in which our granddaughter was playing. She just decided one day that she wanted to play softball at age eight and she's pretty good in her first year. Of course I may be prejudiced.
We got there early and Jane, daughter Sue, and granddaughter Caroline got in some family practice. It made for a memorable picture of three generations.
It seems that almost every girl playing softball has long hair and they're all tied back. Caroline is in the middle.
I had no idea how these games are now run. The pitcher could only throw five pitches to one batter before a coach from the same team stepped in to throw two pitches. I guess this allows each batter a better chance of hitting the ball and gaining experience in hitting. These are only eight and nine year old girls.
The game runs a total of 90 minutes. The limit came and it was nearly 7:30 p.m. We headed for a late dinner at McDonald's before heading home.
Tomorrow, Saturday, would bring two more games, one softball and one baseball. Rain was expected.
More to follow. Read the blog each day for further reports.
An evolving blog index to these Americade 2008 blog entries is also available.
Americade 2008 - Day 2
This year I'm publishing highlights of my activities at the 2008 Americade Motorcycle Rally, day by day in a blog. Americade is scheduled for June 2-7, this year. The blog will also include my preparation in getting ready to take the ride to Lake George, NY, my observations while there, the ride home, and getting back to normal.
The trip will now also include intermediate stop-offs at at our son's house in Boonton, NJ (three grandsons) and daughter's house in Middle Grove, NY (grandson and granddaughter). Our daughter made a move to the Saratoga Springs area last year after Americade. Since her house is now 25 miles south of Americade (and on the way), we now have a fringe benefit of making the trip.
Thursday started with a phone call to the dentist. He could work her in early at 10 a.m. to fix the chipped tooth.
There wasn't much time left to pack and load the trikes. Some had been done Wednesday night with each trike taking command of one side of the garage. The car had to brave the elements outside for the night. The rest of the loading was done Thursday morning.
We did start the trip promptly at 2 p.m. heading up route 9 then to I287 north to route 80 west and then up to Boonton where our son lives. We arrived out front and one of the grandsons suddenly appeared. All he wanted was a quick ride on one of the trikes. That meant a half block ride back and forth across their driveway.
Here are the two trikes as we arrived and our grandson, waiting for a quick, very slow ride.
Just before starting the ride:
The rest of the evening had no motorcycle content. It did involve my son, his two sons, and Jane and I playing a very long game of Monopoly. I hadn't played in thirty years. I was winning big until my real estate oriented son gained the upper hand by acquiring most of the real estate and charging me over $900 for landing on one of his hotels.
More to follow. Read the blog each day for further reports.
An evolving blog index to these Americade 2008 blog entries is also available.
The trip will now also include intermediate stop-offs at at our son's house in Boonton, NJ (three grandsons) and daughter's house in Middle Grove, NY (grandson and granddaughter). Our daughter made a move to the Saratoga Springs area last year after Americade. Since her house is now 25 miles south of Americade (and on the way), we now have a fringe benefit of making the trip.
Thursday started with a phone call to the dentist. He could work her in early at 10 a.m. to fix the chipped tooth.
There wasn't much time left to pack and load the trikes. Some had been done Wednesday night with each trike taking command of one side of the garage. The car had to brave the elements outside for the night. The rest of the loading was done Thursday morning.
We did start the trip promptly at 2 p.m. heading up route 9 then to I287 north to route 80 west and then up to Boonton where our son lives. We arrived out front and one of the grandsons suddenly appeared. All he wanted was a quick ride on one of the trikes. That meant a half block ride back and forth across their driveway.
Here are the two trikes as we arrived and our grandson, waiting for a quick, very slow ride.
Just before starting the ride:
The rest of the evening had no motorcycle content. It did involve my son, his two sons, and Jane and I playing a very long game of Monopoly. I hadn't played in thirty years. I was winning big until my real estate oriented son gained the upper hand by acquiring most of the real estate and charging me over $900 for landing on one of his hotels.
More to follow. Read the blog each day for further reports.
An evolving blog index to these Americade 2008 blog entries is also available.
CS 1 FROM HONDA
Comfort, Speed, Action
Honda CS1 environmental friendliness according to standard Euro 2 specified by the Government, applies straightening machine 4 do not 125 cc, SOHC, equiped Liquid cooled Radiator ( air-conditioned radiator of dilution), proven delayed, bandel, energetic, and responsive, makes Honda CS1 as motorbike exponent which suited for urban and balmy applied to be everyday for dressy young circle, active, and love to become cynosure
Nice Motor Cycle
masterpiece of motorcycle... MV Agusta , press release on International Motorcycle Show Milan, MV Agusta F4CC (CC for Claudio Castiglioni, MV Agusta Managing Director). And until now I still like this product... what's next ?
Jumat, 30 Mei 2008
http://tomsgarage.orgLambretta Modell A:
Lambretta was a line of motor scooters originally manufactured in Milan, Italy by Innocenti but also manufactured under licence by Société Industrielle de Troyes (S.I.T.) in France, NSU in Germany, Serveta in Spain, API in India, Pasco in Brazil, Auteco in Colombia and Siambretta in Argentina. In 1972, the Indian government bought the Milanese factory and the rights to the Lambretta name, creating Scooters India Limited (SIL). Today, the Innocenti brand name rights are owned by Fiat whereas the oldest Lambretta and Lambro trademark registrations worldwide are owned by Lambretta Consortium.
History
In 1922, Ferdinando Innocenti of Pescia built a steel-tubing factory in Rome. In 1931, he took the business to Milan where he built a larger factory producing seamless steel tubing and employing about 6,000. During the Second World War, the factory was heavily bombed and destroyed. It is said that surveying the ruins, Innocenti saw the future of cheap, private transport and decided to produce a motor scooter – competing on cost and weather protection against the ubiquitous motorcycle.She ran the first model in October 1947 from the band, they had a 125 cc air-cooled two-stroke engine with 6.5 hp and ran 65 km / h at the end of 1948 were then introduced several improvements and as a model B verkauft.Bis 1950, the Model A B + x 35 000 sold.
Breakfast of champions
I thought this was kinda cool.
Short but sweet Friday post.
Happy Friday!
Have a nice weekend!
Short but sweet Friday post.
Happy Friday!
Have a nice weekend!
Kamis, 29 Mei 2008
Triumph Speed Street 675
Triumph Speed Street 675
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The Speed Street, a mix between the sport Daytona 675 and the Speed Triple 1050, cost about 8,000 euros, will not adjustable suspensions and a power of 106 hp. The Speed Street, a mix between the sport Daytona 675 and the Speed Triple 1050, cost about 8,000 euros, will not adjustable suspensions and a power of 106 hp.
Immancabile twice lighthouse trademark of all Speed 1,050. Immancabile twice lighthouse trademark of all Speed 1,050.
Designed to maximize the fun road driving, is increased engine torque to intermediate regimes. Designed to maximize the fun road driving, is increased engine torque to intermediate regimes.
He will be on the market in July. He will be on the market in July.
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The Speed Street, a mix between the sport Daytona 675 and the Speed Triple 1050, cost about 8,000 euros, will not adjustable suspensions and a power of 106 hp. The Speed Street, a mix between the sport Daytona 675 and the Speed Triple 1050, cost about 8,000 euros, will not adjustable suspensions and a power of 106 hp.
Immancabile twice lighthouse trademark of all Speed 1,050. Immancabile twice lighthouse trademark of all Speed 1,050.
Designed to maximize the fun road driving, is increased engine torque to intermediate regimes. Designed to maximize the fun road driving, is increased engine torque to intermediate regimes.
He will be on the market in July. He will be on the market in July.
Americade 2008 - Day 1
This year I'm publishing highlights of my activities at the 2008 Americade Motorcycle Rally, day by day in a blog. Americade is scheduled for June 2-7, this year. The blog will also include my preparation in getting ready to take the ride to Lake George, NY, my observations while there, the ride home, and getting back to normal.
The trip will now also include intermediate stop-offs at at our son's house in Boonton, NJ (three grandsons) and daughter's house in Middle Grove, NY (grandson and granddaughter). Our daughter made a move to the Saratoga Springs area last year after Americade. Since her house is now 25 miles south of Americade (and on the way), we now have a fringe benefit of making the trip.
Wednesday was a hectic day trying to get ready to go on our 2008 Americade trip. This year we are going to visit our son and daughter on the way. We'll also be stopping in to see our daughter on our return trip. Packing has been a problem trying to decide what to take that will still fit on our two trikes.
Jane was out running around on Wednesday and called to say that she had chipped a front tooth and could I make an appointment for her at the dentist. Great timing. I gave her the number and she called back to say that the office was closed and she'd have to wait until Thursday to try to make an appointment. We wanted to be on the road Thursday by 2 p.m. so we now had another worry.
Earlier in the day, Jane was trying to print out my Motorcycle Packing List, when I heard her say, "Someone has stolen your packing list."
I hurried to her computer and saw both my How To, How to Pack a Motorcycle For a Trip, and my packing list on her screen but on someone else's website.
I jotted down the URL and then thought that I should send off an email to the offending webmaster. This happens to me quite a lot. I'm doing a Google search for something and up pops one of my articles on someone else's website. They just see something and grab it as their own often with no mention of where it came from. In this case, I did get a credit but it was to the old site and there was no link to me at all. Within three hours, I got a response promising to take it down. When one spends days and days working on an article or feature and then someone just sees it and takes it, that's just plain wrong.
The rest of the day was spent packing and loading the trikes. Final loading will be on Thursday morning with a 2 p.m. start.
More to follow. Read the blog each day for further reports.
An evolving blog index to these Americade 2008 blog entries is also available.
The trip will now also include intermediate stop-offs at at our son's house in Boonton, NJ (three grandsons) and daughter's house in Middle Grove, NY (grandson and granddaughter). Our daughter made a move to the Saratoga Springs area last year after Americade. Since her house is now 25 miles south of Americade (and on the way), we now have a fringe benefit of making the trip.
Wednesday was a hectic day trying to get ready to go on our 2008 Americade trip. This year we are going to visit our son and daughter on the way. We'll also be stopping in to see our daughter on our return trip. Packing has been a problem trying to decide what to take that will still fit on our two trikes.
Jane was out running around on Wednesday and called to say that she had chipped a front tooth and could I make an appointment for her at the dentist. Great timing. I gave her the number and she called back to say that the office was closed and she'd have to wait until Thursday to try to make an appointment. We wanted to be on the road Thursday by 2 p.m. so we now had another worry.
Earlier in the day, Jane was trying to print out my Motorcycle Packing List, when I heard her say, "Someone has stolen your packing list."
I hurried to her computer and saw both my How To, How to Pack a Motorcycle For a Trip, and my packing list on her screen but on someone else's website.
I jotted down the URL and then thought that I should send off an email to the offending webmaster. This happens to me quite a lot. I'm doing a Google search for something and up pops one of my articles on someone else's website. They just see something and grab it as their own often with no mention of where it came from. In this case, I did get a credit but it was to the old site and there was no link to me at all. Within three hours, I got a response promising to take it down. When one spends days and days working on an article or feature and then someone just sees it and takes it, that's just plain wrong.
The rest of the day was spent packing and loading the trikes. Final loading will be on Thursday morning with a 2 p.m. start.
More to follow. Read the blog each day for further reports.
An evolving blog index to these Americade 2008 blog entries is also available.
Got paint?
The above picture is of carbon fiber. It is not custom painted.
This is a post about hydro graphic printing, A.K.A. hydro graphics. Sometimes mistaken as custom painting. The graphics are so lifelike that you can't believe your eyes at what a custom painter has pulled off. Don't be fooled. This is not custom paint, but rather a custom printing process. It uses an automotive basecoat to acheive the undertone colors, and typically an automotive clearcoat as the finish product, and then wetsanded and buffed just like a custom paint job.
The process starts with prepping the part just like for regular, or custom paint. Any image you can think of that can be photographed can be put onto a special film that dissolves in a special tank of water designed for dipping the part into. The film dissolves and the image floats on the water. Thus allowing the image to be transferred.
Don't get me wrong. There are great things about this process. You can have almost anything put on almost any kind of part you want. But please don't think some great airbrush artist did it, and don't try to sell it as custom paint either. And god forbid, don't pay the custom paint price. Unlike custom paint which is truly one of a kind, anything here can be mass produced.
You've probably seen lots of it without knowing it, such as camoflauge on fourwheelers, etc.
I guess my point is buyer beware.
I know a bike shop that is pushing it to customers as custom paint, without disclosing what it really is.
To me it is no better that a factory decal that has been clearcoated over.
Rabu, 28 Mei 2008
YAMAHA
Yamaha all 'EICMA 2007
Friday, November 9, 2007 Friday, November 9, 2007
From 6 to 11 November, with the first two days devoted to the press and operators, the passion for two wheels will go-ahead, and of course Yamaha will be among the protagonists. From 6 to 11 November, with the first two days devoted to the press and operators, the passion for two wheels will go-ahead, and of course Yamaha will be among the protagonists.
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Two poles of attraction: "Motolive", the phantasmagorical show on two wheels set on 60,000 square metres of the outer surface, with slopes trials to test the latest news 2008, competitions, exhibitions, music and shows, and 47,000 square metres of internal area where the pavilion 6 place throughout the range Yamaha. Two poles of attraction: "Motolive", the phantasmagorical show on two wheels set on 60,000 square metres of the outer surface, with slopes trials to test the latest news 2008, competitions, exhibitions, music and shows, and 47,000 square metres of internal area where the pavilion 6 place throughout the range Yamaha.
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Exhibition of New 2008, in which Yamaha redesigns the scenario of two wheels with models that are able once again to surprise. Exhibition of New 2008, in which Yamaha redesigns the scenario of two wheels with models that are able once again to surprise. The latest evolution of YZF-R6, the new born YZF-R125, the missing link of R-Series, and then the Supermoto el'Enduro uncompromising WR250X and WR250R, the return of a legend with Ténéré and practical Vity. The latest evolution of YZF-R6, the new born YZF-R125, the ring missing the R-Series, and then the Supermoto el'Enduro uncompromising WR250X and WR250R, the return of a legend with Ténéré and practical Vity. After so many stars, a protagonist ever: the new TMAX, the model that has invented a new category of maxiscooter. After so many stars, a protagonist ever: the new TMAX, the model that has invented a new category of maxiscooter.
The stand will lead the visitors through a route that follows the classic segmentation between the different categories, with a heart that beats around the Supersportive. The stand will lead visitors through a route that follows the classic segmentation between the different categories, with a heart that beats around the Supersportive. They are then placed the models in the range Street and Supermotard, the MT-series and Cruiser, Adventure and Off road, the maxiscooter and scooters. They are then placed the models in the range Street and Supermotard, the MT-series and Cruiser, Adventure and Off road, the maxiscooter and scooters. And since the world Yamaha engines is not limited to two wheels, space also to apprezzatissimi quattroruote and newcomers range of marine, which this year has been enhanced with an extraordinary 350 hp engine. And since the world Yamaha engines is not limited to two wheels, space also to apprezzatissimi quattroruote and newcomers range of marine, which this year has been enhanced with an extraordinary 350 hp engine.
External area External area
Numerous initiatives: Numerous initiatives
In-paths paths you can try from 7 to 11 November the new TMAX expression purest dell'armonico balance between technology and style, between performance, comfort and fun. -- In paths paths you can try from 7 to 11 November the new TMAX, purest expression dell'armonico balance between technology and style, between performance, comfort and fun. Simply present with the licence A gazebo to the appropriate track number 1 for book: guards and a helmet will be provided directly by our hostess. Simply present with the licence A gazebo to the appropriate track number 1 for book: guards and a helmet will be provided directly by our hostess.
- The mini-course technical / practical, managed by Italian Motorcyclists Federation and dedicated to fanatics of off-road, school "MX Experience", where you can try the new range YZ 2008. -- The mini-course technical / practical, managed by Italian Motorcyclists Federation and dedicated to fanatics of off-road, school "MX Experience", where you can try the new range YZ 2008. Svolto between 10 and 11 November on the track number 9, this course is also the third stage of ' "Off-road Tour", will continue its race to Crossodromo Cremona on 17-18 November. Svolto between 10 and 11 November on the track number 9, this course is also the third stage of ' "Off-road Tour", will continue its race to Crossodromo Cremona on 17-18 November.
- Motolive Contest, from 7 to 11 in November, also run by Italians Motorcyclists Federation, where you can guide the MT-03 on track number 9. -- Motolive Contest, from 7 to 11 in November, also run by Italians Motorcyclists Federation, where you can guide the MT-03 on track number 9. You should be at gazebo with the licence A, where the hostess will give you a helmet and protections. You should be at gazebo with the licence A, where the hostess will give you a helmet and protections.
Yamaha participates addition, the initiative promoted by the Child in hospital, with charity auction, whose proceeds will go to support the activities of the association. Yamaha participates addition, the initiative promoted by the Child in hospital, with charity auction, whose proceeds will go to support the activities of the association. More details on premiums made available will be published after the opening of the Show. More details on premiums made available will be published after the opening of the Show.
For more news its new models: www.yamaha-motor.it For more news its new models: www.yamaha-motor.it
Friday, November 9, 2007 Friday, November 9, 2007
From 6 to 11 November, with the first two days devoted to the press and operators, the passion for two wheels will go-ahead, and of course Yamaha will be among the protagonists. From 6 to 11 November, with the first two days devoted to the press and operators, the passion for two wheels will go-ahead, and of course Yamaha will be among the protagonists.
2008-yzf-r6-colour-white.jpg
Two poles of attraction: "Motolive", the phantasmagorical show on two wheels set on 60,000 square metres of the outer surface, with slopes trials to test the latest news 2008, competitions, exhibitions, music and shows, and 47,000 square metres of internal area where the pavilion 6 place throughout the range Yamaha. Two poles of attraction: "Motolive", the phantasmagorical show on two wheels set on 60,000 square metres of the outer surface, with slopes trials to test the latest news 2008, competitions, exhibitions, music and shows, and 47,000 square metres of internal area where the pavilion 6 place throughout the range Yamaha.
Covered area covered Area
Exhibition of New 2008, in which Yamaha redesigns the scenario of two wheels with models that are able once again to surprise. Exhibition of New 2008, in which Yamaha redesigns the scenario of two wheels with models that are able once again to surprise. The latest evolution of YZF-R6, the new born YZF-R125, the missing link of R-Series, and then the Supermoto el'Enduro uncompromising WR250X and WR250R, the return of a legend with Ténéré and practical Vity. The latest evolution of YZF-R6, the new born YZF-R125, the ring missing the R-Series, and then the Supermoto el'Enduro uncompromising WR250X and WR250R, the return of a legend with Ténéré and practical Vity. After so many stars, a protagonist ever: the new TMAX, the model that has invented a new category of maxiscooter. After so many stars, a protagonist ever: the new TMAX, the model that has invented a new category of maxiscooter.
The stand will lead the visitors through a route that follows the classic segmentation between the different categories, with a heart that beats around the Supersportive. The stand will lead visitors through a route that follows the classic segmentation between the different categories, with a heart that beats around the Supersportive. They are then placed the models in the range Street and Supermotard, the MT-series and Cruiser, Adventure and Off road, the maxiscooter and scooters. They are then placed the models in the range Street and Supermotard, the MT-series and Cruiser, Adventure and Off road, the maxiscooter and scooters. And since the world Yamaha engines is not limited to two wheels, space also to apprezzatissimi quattroruote and newcomers range of marine, which this year has been enhanced with an extraordinary 350 hp engine. And since the world Yamaha engines is not limited to two wheels, space also to apprezzatissimi quattroruote and newcomers range of marine, which this year has been enhanced with an extraordinary 350 hp engine.
External area External area
Numerous initiatives: Numerous initiatives
In-paths paths you can try from 7 to 11 November the new TMAX expression purest dell'armonico balance between technology and style, between performance, comfort and fun. -- In paths paths you can try from 7 to 11 November the new TMAX, purest expression dell'armonico balance between technology and style, between performance, comfort and fun. Simply present with the licence A gazebo to the appropriate track number 1 for book: guards and a helmet will be provided directly by our hostess. Simply present with the licence A gazebo to the appropriate track number 1 for book: guards and a helmet will be provided directly by our hostess.
- The mini-course technical / practical, managed by Italian Motorcyclists Federation and dedicated to fanatics of off-road, school "MX Experience", where you can try the new range YZ 2008. -- The mini-course technical / practical, managed by Italian Motorcyclists Federation and dedicated to fanatics of off-road, school "MX Experience", where you can try the new range YZ 2008. Svolto between 10 and 11 November on the track number 9, this course is also the third stage of ' "Off-road Tour", will continue its race to Crossodromo Cremona on 17-18 November. Svolto between 10 and 11 November on the track number 9, this course is also the third stage of ' "Off-road Tour", will continue its race to Crossodromo Cremona on 17-18 November.
- Motolive Contest, from 7 to 11 in November, also run by Italians Motorcyclists Federation, where you can guide the MT-03 on track number 9. -- Motolive Contest, from 7 to 11 in November, also run by Italians Motorcyclists Federation, where you can guide the MT-03 on track number 9. You should be at gazebo with the licence A, where the hostess will give you a helmet and protections. You should be at gazebo with the licence A, where the hostess will give you a helmet and protections.
Yamaha participates addition, the initiative promoted by the Child in hospital, with charity auction, whose proceeds will go to support the activities of the association. Yamaha participates addition, the initiative promoted by the Child in hospital, with charity auction, whose proceeds will go to support the activities of the association. More details on premiums made available will be published after the opening of the Show. More details on premiums made available will be published after the opening of the Show.
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one liner biker wit
I’d rather be riding my motorcycle thinking about God,
than sitting in church, thinking about riding my motorcycle.
than sitting in church, thinking about riding my motorcycle.
Selasa, 27 Mei 2008
Motor High CC
1640 cc, American produced engine (no, not Harley)
will go up motorbike deliciously and quickly...
wish to have it.... still confusing chooses...
Senin, 26 Mei 2008
Memorial Day - Motorcycles Follow Me
Jane decided last night that it was time for us to attend the annual Freehold Memorial Day parade on Monday (today). The last time we went was nine years ago. Of course, we had to go early to get a good spot along Main Street. We always go early.
We took the car downtown at 8:55 a.m. and weaved around several barricades to get into the bank parking lot that was right across Main Street from where we finally ended up setting down our canvas lawn chairs. We were firmly in place and ready for the parade at 9:10 a.m. I looked up and down the street and saw only people headed for the start of the parade. Most cops were on bicycles but a couple were riding Harley-Davidson police motorcycles. I remarked to Jane that these bikes were really quiet -- I guess that is to be expected.
This is one of those times that Main Street has horses on it. More than 110 years ago, horses were common on the streets of Freehold. Horses and bicycles were the norm then. Here's one of many horses seen today.
Well, at about 10:05 a.m. we saw those motorcycle cops again. They were now leading the parade into town.
This was a very long parade. We got to see every fire truck within 25 miles of Freehold. We saw all the local politicians. Some were walking, some were riding in convertibles, and some were hiding inside air-conditioned cars. The guy sitting next to us seemed to know almost every one of these firemen and politicians by name and kept yelling out to them with inside jokes only known to them. When an antique air force plane kept flying up and down Main Street just over the treetops, he knew who the pilot was and proceeded to tell us every make and model of antique planes he owned, including one Japanese Zero. I was impressed. Jane recognized a woman from her scrapbooking group and rushed out to speak with her as the parade suddenly stopped. Other than a few politicians, I didn't know anyone here. I guess the nine years away from the parade had brought a whole new generation to march in the parade. Time was passing me by.
Then we saw the balloons.
Several floats from the Freehold First Presbyterian Church were approaching and they were covered with red, white, and blue balloons. Kids and their parents were distributing the balloons to those watching the parade.
I got a shot of the balloons up close as they passed and Jane was finally handed a balloon for herself. Balloons were seen flying out of sight overhead heading for outer space or least the nearest tall tree waiting to capture them. "God Bless Our Troops" was the message.
Then we saw motorcycles coming. They were quiet too, just like the bikes the cops were riding. They seemed to be all brands.
They were the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of New Jersey. According to their website, their chapter theme is "Authenticity" and they strive to conform to the uniform dress worn by the Buffalo Soldiers during the 1860s to 1900.
The parade was over about 11:30 a.m. when a golf cart carrying a sign that said "The End" passed by us. It was a great parade. We'll probably go next year. It's pretty much guaranteed that we'll see more motorcycles next year. We just can't get away from motorcycles, no matter how hard we try.
We took the car downtown at 8:55 a.m. and weaved around several barricades to get into the bank parking lot that was right across Main Street from where we finally ended up setting down our canvas lawn chairs. We were firmly in place and ready for the parade at 9:10 a.m. I looked up and down the street and saw only people headed for the start of the parade. Most cops were on bicycles but a couple were riding Harley-Davidson police motorcycles. I remarked to Jane that these bikes were really quiet -- I guess that is to be expected.
This is one of those times that Main Street has horses on it. More than 110 years ago, horses were common on the streets of Freehold. Horses and bicycles were the norm then. Here's one of many horses seen today.
Well, at about 10:05 a.m. we saw those motorcycle cops again. They were now leading the parade into town.
This was a very long parade. We got to see every fire truck within 25 miles of Freehold. We saw all the local politicians. Some were walking, some were riding in convertibles, and some were hiding inside air-conditioned cars. The guy sitting next to us seemed to know almost every one of these firemen and politicians by name and kept yelling out to them with inside jokes only known to them. When an antique air force plane kept flying up and down Main Street just over the treetops, he knew who the pilot was and proceeded to tell us every make and model of antique planes he owned, including one Japanese Zero. I was impressed. Jane recognized a woman from her scrapbooking group and rushed out to speak with her as the parade suddenly stopped. Other than a few politicians, I didn't know anyone here. I guess the nine years away from the parade had brought a whole new generation to march in the parade. Time was passing me by.
Then we saw the balloons.
Several floats from the Freehold First Presbyterian Church were approaching and they were covered with red, white, and blue balloons. Kids and their parents were distributing the balloons to those watching the parade.
I got a shot of the balloons up close as they passed and Jane was finally handed a balloon for herself. Balloons were seen flying out of sight overhead heading for outer space or least the nearest tall tree waiting to capture them. "God Bless Our Troops" was the message.
Then we saw motorcycles coming. They were quiet too, just like the bikes the cops were riding. They seemed to be all brands.
They were the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of New Jersey. According to their website, their chapter theme is "Authenticity" and they strive to conform to the uniform dress worn by the Buffalo Soldiers during the 1860s to 1900.
The parade was over about 11:30 a.m. when a golf cart carrying a sign that said "The End" passed by us. It was a great parade. We'll probably go next year. It's pretty much guaranteed that we'll see more motorcycles next year. We just can't get away from motorcycles, no matter how hard we try.
Minggu, 25 Mei 2008
Rolling Thunder® XXI
Today on Memorial Day weekend 2008, I awoke to watch on TV the sights of motorcycles arriving in Washington, D.C. All part of Rolling Thunder XXI [1] and [2]. I remembered the feeling I had at Rolling Thunder XVIII in 2005. Here's an account of that rally including pictures:
I had the good fortune to attend Rolling Thunder over Memorial Day weekend in 2005. In fact, I wrote an article about it with pictures. Take a look.
I also noticed that a great video about Rolling Thunder is also available on YouTube. The year of this video is not mentioned but it's either 2005 or 2006. It looks pretty much like the sights that we saw in 2005. Here's the video.
I had the good fortune to attend Rolling Thunder over Memorial Day weekend in 2005. In fact, I wrote an article about it with pictures. Take a look.
I also noticed that a great video about Rolling Thunder is also available on YouTube. The year of this video is not mentioned but it's either 2005 or 2006. It looks pretty much like the sights that we saw in 2005. Here's the video.
Sabtu, 24 Mei 2008
Goggo-Roller
The glass works produced Dingolfing the Goggo-Roller of 1951 - 1957. During this period, over 46,000 pieces. The initial price with a 125 cc-ILO two-stroke engine was DM 1355.
BMW R 1 200GS
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| 2006The dream of the R1200GS will be achieved! |
A cross with spoke wheels, alarm, handle heating, Teilintegralem and Seitenkoffern ABS-equipped BMW R1200GS may I have my own in March 2006. Meanwhile, I have GIVI of a bridge mounted luggage, so I top-case can continue. Otherwise nearly perfect on motorcycle no change or amendment be made.
At the beginning of the problem plagued me that after 14 days the battery life was empty and I had Töff each bridge. Unfortunately invited the battery even at 3-4 hour tour not so far out that the motorcycle then trouble started. The problem was, however, by a BMW dealer with a larger battery fixed. The same dealer tried several times - unfortunately in vain - the rattling at the front window to resolve. This was a problem, which is probably only a kit with a third party to resolve it ....
After x-tem visit, it was stupid to me and I was looking for the company Hobi-Motos in Winterthur. It was then explained to me that several spacers were missing. From that moment it was finished with the klappernden windscreen.
Meanwhile, I was the GS 8'500 km already completed the sale and since I had my VFR750F never more so joy of motorcycling!
I am sure that I am the GS still many wonderful hours on the motorcycle gift.
Motorcycle Modification & Streetfighters
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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Debby and Tony
Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery.
See Debby with her 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S40. Also see Tony on his 2002 Harley-Davidson Night Train.
If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.
See Debby with her 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S40. Also see Tony on his 2002 Harley-Davidson Night Train.
If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.
Kawasaki Recalls KLX250 Models for Throttle/Handlebar Grip Problem
Kawasaki has issued a recall of certain 2009 KLX250T9F and KLX250T9FL motorcycles.
The throttle grip and the handlebar grip may come loose and separate from the handlebar and throttle tube. This creates the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
1393 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
The throttle grip and the handlebar grip may come loose and separate from the handlebar and throttle tube. This creates the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
1393 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Jumat, 23 Mei 2008
The Sixth Sense
From the twisted mind of Mr. Motorcycle
I always cary my digital camera to capture moments such as this.
I was riding my motorcycle and pulled up to this truck at a stop light. I noticed something a little odd. The box in the lower left hand corner read in upside down letters, "Dustys Body". I thought to myself, that is odd! This does not look like a hurse. Then I realized it was just a flat bed truck carrying a box with Dusty's dead body in it.
Yes, my sixth sense had kicked in. I see dead people.
I'm guessing no one else can see the dead body but me.
I always cary my digital camera to capture moments such as this.
I was riding my motorcycle and pulled up to this truck at a stop light. I noticed something a little odd. The box in the lower left hand corner read in upside down letters, "Dustys Body". I thought to myself, that is odd! This does not look like a hurse. Then I realized it was just a flat bed truck carrying a box with Dusty's dead body in it.
Yes, my sixth sense had kicked in. I see dead people.
I'm guessing no one else can see the dead body but me.
Kamis, 22 Mei 2008
Good biker joke
HOW TO STOP CHURCH GOSSIP
Mildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose in to other people's business.
Several members did not approve of her extracurricular activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence.
One day Mildred made a mistake.
She accused Frank, a biker, and a new member of the church of being an alcoholic after she saw his Harley parked in front of the town's only bar one afternoon.
She emphatically told Frank and several others that everyone seeing his motorcycle parked in front of the bar during the daytime hours would know what he was doing.
Frank, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment shook his head, hopped on his bike and rode away. He didn't explain, defend, or deny... he said nothing.
Later that evening, Frank quietly pushed his Harley in front of Mildred's house... walked home.... and left it there all night.
You gotta love a biker!
Mildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose in to other people's business.
Several members did not approve of her extracurricular activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence.
One day Mildred made a mistake.
She accused Frank, a biker, and a new member of the church of being an alcoholic after she saw his Harley parked in front of the town's only bar one afternoon.
She emphatically told Frank and several others that everyone seeing his motorcycle parked in front of the bar during the daytime hours would know what he was doing.
Frank, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment shook his head, hopped on his bike and rode away. He didn't explain, defend, or deny... he said nothing.
Later that evening, Frank quietly pushed his Harley in front of Mildred's house... walked home.... and left it there all night.
You gotta love a biker!
Rabu, 21 Mei 2008
Kawasaki Issues Recall of 2006-2007 ZX14 for Frame Defect
Kawasaki has issued a recall of certain 2006-2007 ZX14 motorcycles.
The rear suspension can collapse when a crossmember separates from the frame.
Failure of the frame could result in the rear of the motorcycle collapsing creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.
At this time, the exact number of defective units has not been reported by Kawasaki.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
I will update this blog entry if more information becomes available.
The rear suspension can collapse when a crossmember separates from the frame.
Failure of the frame could result in the rear of the motorcycle collapsing creating the possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death.
At this time, the exact number of defective units has not been reported by Kawasaki.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
I will update this blog entry if more information becomes available.
Motor Scooters -- Are You Ready for One?
Almost every day, I'm seeing more and more articles about the advantages of owning a motor scooter in a world of ever increasing gas prices.
Here's an excerpt from an article, Born to Be ... Fuel-Efficient, by Jonathan Welsh of the Wall Street Journal that sums up the current economic thinking about motor scooters:
Of course, there are other considerations beyond the price of gas. There's the need to learn how to be safe while riding a motor scooter. Motorcycles are very hard to see as it is and motor scooters are even smaller visual targets for the average motorist.
The average non-motorcyclist has a lot to learn about riding on two wheels. I remember all the scooter accidents I saw while in Bermuda by newbie riders. I think I got a one-minute lesson before I rented my scooter.
I've just revised my article, Motor Scooters - Have Fun While Saving Gas, that summarizes all my motor scooter resources that may assist in introducing motor scooters to the masses.
Don't put your life on the line by getting a motor scooter without proper training and wearing apparel.
Have fun and save gas if you get a motor scooter but remember to first BE SAFE.
Picture ©2004 Lonnie W. Cavenee
Here's an excerpt from an article, Born to Be ... Fuel-Efficient, by Jonathan Welsh of the Wall Street Journal that sums up the current economic thinking about motor scooters:
"Chris Casal, a Brooklyn, N.Y., elementary-school teacher, used to drive to work almost every day, mainly because it took 12 minutes compared with an hour by subway. But rising fuel and parking costs made the trip 'kind of ridiculous,' he says. So last year he bought a Vespa GTS scooter that uses about $7 of fuel every two weeks instead of the $30 his Honda Civic consumed. He parks free in the schoolyard, and the two-wheeler impresses his students."
Of course, there are other considerations beyond the price of gas. There's the need to learn how to be safe while riding a motor scooter. Motorcycles are very hard to see as it is and motor scooters are even smaller visual targets for the average motorist.
The average non-motorcyclist has a lot to learn about riding on two wheels. I remember all the scooter accidents I saw while in Bermuda by newbie riders. I think I got a one-minute lesson before I rented my scooter.
I've just revised my article, Motor Scooters - Have Fun While Saving Gas, that summarizes all my motor scooter resources that may assist in introducing motor scooters to the masses.
Don't put your life on the line by getting a motor scooter without proper training and wearing apparel.
Have fun and save gas if you get a motor scooter but remember to first BE SAFE.
Picture ©2004 Lonnie W. Cavenee
Skyrocketing gas prices.
Not so funny money.
New U.S. five dollar bill coming soon to a gas station near you.
New U.S. five dollar bill coming soon to a gas station near you.
A buddy of mine e-mailed me this picture. Couldn't pass up the opportunity to share with the blogger world. So fitting to us bikers and non bikers as well.
