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Sneak Peek At Captain America's Motorcycles
2011-06-28 07:15:00 Marvel's latest, Captain America:The First Avenger, the movie will be in theaters on July 22...
BMW Makes Antilock Brakes Standard On Motorcycles
2011-04-22 00:00:00 By Jonathan Welsh BMW AG says it will make anti-lock brakes standard equipment on all of its motorcycles for the 2012 model year. The German maker of cars and motorcycles began installing ABS on bikes in 1988 and for many years was the only mainstream bike maker company offering the feature on a range of models. The move to make ABS standard reflects a cultural shift toward greater awareness of and interest in vehicle-safety technology. However, it also has the potential to touch raw nerves and spark debate among motorcyclists. ...
New Illinois traffic law allows red light running by motorcycles
2011-04-13 06:51:00 Illinois Law Change - Motorcycles and Red Lights This is in regards to traffic actuated signals (red light sensors). Often times, these signals do not pick up on motorcycles, scooters, or mopeds because they either do not weigh enough, or do not have enough metal to trigger the sensors. Here is the language: 3.5. After stopping as required by paragraph 1 or 2 of this subsection, the driver of a motorcycle or bicycle, facing a steady red signal which fails to change to a green signal within a reasonable period of time because of a signal malfunction or because the signal has failed to detect the arrival of the motorcycle or bicycle due to the vehicle's size or...
Motorcycles On The Ocean Floor
2011-04-10 04:22:00 Has anyone seen anything like this while diving?...
Elizabeth Taylor Loved Motorcycles
2011-03-31 07:08:00 Magazine publisher Malcolm Forbes checks out Elizabeth Taylor's tattoos before they set out on a motorcycle run from his Far Hills estate. / FILE PHOTO 1987...
What do Golf and Harley Davidson Motorcycles have in common?
2010-08-30 18:53:00 Today, Lake Isle Golf and Country Club received an unlikely visitor to its 9th tee box: a 2010 Harley Davidson Nightster motorcycle! You might ask what a tough-looking 1200cc HD Nightster would be doing riding through the rough (but not on fairways and greens) of a private golf course today? New Roc Harley Davidson, located in in New Rochelle New York, sponsored this golf hole (as well as the remaining par-3's with other great gifts) in order to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The golfer who gets a hole-in-one on the 9th hole will win this hot motorcycle! So you see, golf and Harley Davidson motorcycles partner well...especially when it's for a great cause! Of course I don't know if motorcycle riders will ever look good in plaid! Posted via email from stacysolomon's posterous
Roehr Motorcycles releases the eSuperBike, the fastest electric motorcycle
2010-07-20 06:14:00 Impressed by the Brammo Empulse, which just became official earlier this week? Wait 'till you get a load of this. Roehr Motorcycles has just confirmed that its eRoehr line of bikes is now available for order, and they are quite a suite of machines. If you're not familiar with the company, they're about the only American manufacturer making a proper sportbike these days, and now they have a suite of electric offerings too. Full details after the break. ...
Which Oscar Nominated Movies Feature Motorcycles?
2010-03-04 04:41:00 So I have been invited to an Oscar party on Sunday. Apparently we will all be competing for a prize based on our predictions of who and what will win an Academy Award. Keeping true to my competitive nature, I have been trying to see as many of the nominated movies as I can. This way I can make more educated guesses. Apparently I have a gift for spotting motorcycles in movies. Of the nominated movies I have seen, I have noticed motorcycles in Inglorious Bastards, The Hurt Locker, Precious, Star Trek, and Transformers. I expect to see more motorcycles in Sherlock Holmes, Invictus and maybe even Up In The Air, The Blind Side or District 9, but I have not seen them...
Small Displacement Motorcycles and Scooters Make the World Go Round
2010-02-18 07:52:00 As most of you may know, I like to travel a bit. My recent travels took me to South America (Argentina Uruguay and Chile). It did not take me long to realize that there were no motorcycles above 250cc's anywhere to be found. Of course I ran into the occasional motorcyclist who was touring the continent on his BMW 1200GS. But the locals own, ride and rent small bikes. Even in Buenos Aires, an enormous city with a population of 13 million people, I did not see any motorcycles larger than 250cc's. This was very different from what I had witnessed in Europe, Canada and even parts of the Middle East....
Indian Motorcycles 'Cash for Clunkers' Program
2009-09-10 17:03:00 Motorcycles were not included in the popular program which just ended last month, but that hasn't stopped Indian motorcycles from offering similar rebates on their latest models. Hopefully other manufacturers will offer a similar program....
Indian Motorcycles and More
2009-09-10 07:01:00 The Museum of Springfield History in Springfield, Massachusetts, has been working on a new display of Indian motorcycles which will be unveiled at a grand opening ceremony on October 10. I saw several of the bikes that will be displayed in the exhibit when I was at the Rhinebeck Vintage Bike S
250cc Motorcycles
2009-08-10 17:49:00 Hi I need information about 250cc and above motorcycle manufacture list and price of models
Live Free and Ride: Vintage Motorcycles
2009-06-16 17:57:00 Laconia Bike Week kicked off Sunday for its 86th year. Festivities began with the Vintage Motorcycle Races at New Hampshire Speedway on Sunday with hundreds of events scheduled for the entire week through Father's Day, June 21st. Laconia Bike Week is one of the largest and oldest gatherings
Flying Fords and Classic Motorcycles
2009-05-14 07:01:00 Wes Kibble over at offroadaction.ca emailed us this week, letting us know about his site, which we really dig. He focuses on vintage four-wheeling - everything from Baja to sand drags - and while we knew there was definitely some history there, we didn't know there was this much history to the
Ducati Motorcycles - Competition Bikes
2009-05-05 07:01:00 Heading down to Long Island to spend the Easter holiday with the family, I stopped off in Long Island City, Queens, that Saturday, April 11, because my good friend Ducati Lou was putting together an informal get-together of Ducati motorcycles. But not just any Ducati was invited, only TT-spec
Tracked Motorcycles and Miniature Engines
2009-03-31 07:01:00 Why the French through they needed a front-wheel-drive tracked motorcycle for their military remains unanswered, but at least one of these 1937 Merciers still exists. A J.A.P. 350cc engine powers the contraption. Also, while there are plenty of operational quarter-scale engines out there, m
Electric Motorcycles at 150-mph
2009-02-18 06:01:00 Mission Motors, founded by a former Tesla Motors engineer, plans to sell a limited run of 50 of these electric super bikes next year. Powered by a 3-phase AC induction motor and a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery, the bike has a range of 150 miles and a claimed top speed of 150 mph. A recharg
Mission Motorcycles Working On Fastest All Electric Cycle
2009-02-06 15:52:00 While the battle to produce the fastest production electric vehicle has been heating up throughout the past few months, electric motorcycles haven't had much time in the spotlight. Thankfully, Mission Motorcycles has come forward with plans of producing the fastest all electric motorcycle on the market and they are already taking pre-orders.
Recall Alert: Dodge Trucks, Yamaha
2009-01-27 23:21:00 We have a few important recalls to share courtesy of our friends at US Recall News: Chrysler is recalling 32,865 2008-009 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 cab chassis pickup trucks equipped with Powers & Son Steering Linkage. There is an issue which could result in loss of steering control and the restricted ability to turn the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Recall Alert: Dodge Trucks, Yamaha", url: "http://www.lemonlaw.com/wordpr-ess/recall-alert-dodge-trucks-y-amaha/" });
By: Lemon Law Blog
Motorcycles and Blown Fuses
2009-01-14 14:16:00 Hi, i have a bizarre problem!!! i am a motorcyclist and i recently bought heated vest and a pair of gloves. The kit comprises of a small y-splitter which goes to a fuse cable connected to the bikes battery(ring terminals) on one end and has a parallel connection from vest and gloves on the o
Motorcycles Finally Go Green
2008-12-30 15:22:00 From Wired: Top Stories: Motorcycles are by definition efficient machines, but their Prius-like fuel economy often is accompanied by emissions that make a Hummer look clean. As regulators get wise to that fact and go after two-wheelers, the motorcycle industry is embracing alternat
Chinese motorcycles/quadbikes
2008-11-06 11:39:00 Has anyone got any opinions on the chinese motorcycles/quads. I'm thinking of getting a new Quad or a small trial bike for road use and would like to hear of any ones experience or views on them. I've tested a Kinroad xt125gy trail bike & a xt200atv dinasour quad, they seemed ok but I don't real
Arai Quantum 2 vs Z1R Blade
2008-06-06 02:28:00 Today I decided to take my old Z1R Blade helmet to ride in instead of the Arai Quantum 2. After a little bit of “dusting off” I was on my way to the office. I was surprised how much different the Blade felt comparing to the Quantum. And not in a good way. First of all ...
Small Cars, Old Motorcycles, and Fringe Vehicles
2008-06-05 07:01:00 So was the small-car showing at the first Hemmings cruise-in two weeks ago just a blip on the radar? Perhaps: Last night's turnout included just the regular number of vintage Beetles and British cars, though we did see a remarkably nice 1965 Midget. We did note a few more motorcycles than usual
Lesson in Target Fixation
2008-06-04 08:57:00 It is true that motorcycle riding becomes dangerous once you are over a 3 month term into it. Tonight I had yet another close call in my short riding career. To refresh your memory I had a number of them already when I was attacked by a Prius I was attacked by a woman driving an SUV a passenger ...
Tourmaster Tank Bag For Sale
2008-06-02 06:02:00 As I said earlier I?ve got two tank bags in my possession that I no longer need. I had already listed them for sale on a couple of moto forums. And then I realized that I have a blog. So here is the ad for the second bag. I am selling my Tourmaster Tank Bag. ...
Marsee Tank Bag For Sale
2008-06-02 05:59:00 I’ve got two tank bags in my possession that I no longer need. I had already listed them for sale on a couple of moto forums. And then I realized that I have a blog. So I decided to post the for sale ad on here as well. Here it goes. I am selling my Marsee ...
Hot Dreams....
2008-05-29 15:04:00 Harley-Davidson Motor Company (NYSE: HOG, formerly HDI[2]) is an American manufacturer of motorcycles based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company sells heavyweight (over 750 cc) motorcycles designed for cruising on the highway. Harley-Davidson motorcycles (popularly known as "Harleys") have a distinctive design and exhaust note. They are especially noted for the tradition of heavy customization that gave rise to the chopper-style of motorcycle. [3] [4] Harley-Davidson attracts a loyal brand community,[5] with licensing of the Harley-Davidson logo accounting for almost 5% of the company's net revenue ($41 million in 2004).[6] In 2003, the Buell Motorcycle Company became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson,[7] the same year that the Motor Company celebrated its 100th birthday. The Motor Company supplies many American police forces with their motorcycle fleets.[8]Read more about Harleys here
Motorcycle Helmets - Why Are They Important?
2008-05-29 07:00:00 Are you protecting your head when you ride your motorcycle? Motorcycle helmets are one of the most important considerations of all safety concerns, especially when you consider the current statistics stating that brain injury is one of the most dominant causes of motorcycle fatalities. Realizing this importance can make wearing helmets easier to accept psychologically, ...
By: Resources zone
Homemade Motorcycles That Actually Work
2008-05-27 15:29:00 Monster Cycle Standing a massive 15-feet tall, Greg Dunham’s “monster cycle” is claimed to be the world’s tallest rideable motorcycle by Guinness World Records. It weighs in at 6,500-pounds and took Greg over three years to build — spending $300,000 on parts. Riders sit in a specially designed cage underneath the handlebars to drive this monster. Chainsaw ...
By: Bikeintro
Womens Motorcycle Helmets - Stylish and Safe
2008-05-27 14:05:00 Pink and purple fashionable helmets have entered the motorcycling scene - women's motorcycle helmets. The color and design of these helmets stand far apart from men's helmets, and they are far more fashion oriented than the masculine helmets.
By: ArticleRow.com
Classic Open Face Helmet - Against The Wind
2008-05-24 13:07:00 The bikers always say that you should never leave your home without a helmet. Helmet is the most popular headgear protective to motorcyclists as it is very reliable immaterial of the type of helmet. There are so mainly four types of helmets namely full face helmet, half helmet, classic open face helmet and open face retro DOT helmet. The main purpose of the helmet is to provide motorcycle safety to the rider by protecting the biker's head in case of an accident. Moreover, the helmet gives protection to the biker's nose, eyes and ears. In addition, it provides proper ventilation and protects from the elements.
By: ArticleRow.com
Why Split Lanes
2008-05-23 21:58:00 I truly believe that everything in life happens for a reason. My lane splitting etiquette post generated a somewhat sophisticated comment the other day - “Lane Splitting is for IDIOTs”. I was never the one to participate in pissing matches. But again, everything in life happens for a reason. So just the next day after ...
U.S. Census Bureau Motorcycles
2008-05-21 15:00:00 Few things are said to be as exhilarating as riding a motorcycle with its sense of unencumbered freedom and the feeling that the vehicle is an extension of the rider. With the summer season starting, more and more bikers will take to the road. There are about 150,000 accidents involving motorcycles each year. While this number is down almost three- quarters since 1980, these accidents still result in 4,600 deaths of motorcycle riders annually. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau online at www.census.gov LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting,FlatLand,Florida
Lane Splitting - Riders Etiquette Part Deux
2008-05-21 06:39:00 I had already blogged about this a little bit. Today is the time to revisit this subject. I was riding back from the office, traffic as usual, splitting lanes at around 30 mph I caught up to a cruiser rider. My aftermarket Taylormade Racing exhaust has a pretty loud note, usually I don’t have to rev ...
Schumi Skids Out
2008-05-18 22:16:00 In his first day of the German International superbike championship Michael Schumacher skidded onto a gravel pit and failed to finish. Despite the loss Schumi seemed very optimistic and said that he did have fun. And even though he did not confirm whether he would participate in other motorcycle race events rest assured he will. ...
Demo Ride - Triumph Sprint ST
2008-05-18 01:20:00 Perplexed from my Monster demo ride I wandered around looking at Speed and Street Triples. I saw a lonely Sprint ST and decided to sit on it, see how it feels comparing to my Futura. They belong to the same bike class after all - sport tourers. In a blink of an eye Scott, the ...
Demo Ride - Ducati Monster
2008-05-18 01:19:00 Out of curiosity I wanted to try the Monster. I see a lot of people ride it around. So I wanted to see what it was all about and dismiss or confirm the assumption that the Monster is too small for my height. With this said my second demo ride of the day was waiting ...
Demo Ride - Ducati Hypermotard
2008-05-18 01:18:00 The time has come. The visual inspection of this bike that Motodisiac and I had some time ago can not do the justice. I had to demo the Hypermotard. I had to see for myself if my interest in this piece of Italian motorcycle engineering really died down. The demo bike they had was the more ...
Demo Ride Saturday
2008-05-18 01:17:00 Yes, today was the demo ride day. As mentioned earlier we had been offered a demo ride on a Hypermotard and possible a couple of other bikes by the Southern California Ducati, Triumph and Victory dealership in Brea. Motodisiac went off-roading for the whole weekend with our mutual friend. Last night I figured that ...
Schumi to Race in German Superbike Championship
2008-05-17 04:26:00 Former seven-times F1 world champion Michael Schumacher will race this weekend in Germany’s leading bike racing series, the IDM Superbike championship. I just wish my retirement was that great at the age of 39. Good luck, Schumi! We’ll be rooting for you. Source: Motorcycle News
Scrapheap Challenge motorcycles pit electricity against gasoline
2008-05-16 00:26:00 We love the British show Scrapheap Challenge. Reruns of the old Junkyard Wars episodes sometimes appear on satellite TV, and we've seen all of them. The show still runs in the U.K., and the latest episode featured junkyard-derived motorcycles, which the show charitably describes as superbikes. One rule in particular made the challenge rather difficult: no parts originally used on a motorcycle may be used on the scrap-bikes. This made the design of the two-wheelers rather interesting, to say the least. One team decided to go light and nimble with an electric motor and lead-acid batteries. The other team chose to use the engine from a small car. What could be greener than making usable electric machines recycled from discarded junk? Would the powerful internal-combustion engine powered "superbike" grab the victory from the plucky little electric machine? If you'd like to find out, follow the build progress and recaps of the three races which would decide the winner. Thanks for the t...
Why Helmet Color Matters
2008-05-15 22:39:00 I was riding back home from work. I was merging from one freeway to another. Going down the on-ramp, cautiously splitting narrowing lanes. I noted a rider on the freeway I was merging on. Something looked familiar, his helmet looked familiar, his jacket, his bike. Wait, it is Motodisiac. By the time I ended up ...
Green Motorcycles Combine Technology, Sex Appeal, and Transformers [SlideSh
2008-05-12 20:37:00 Yamaha Tesseract: Green Bike or Decepticon? The future of transportation is in no way restricted to cars, considering that most of the world’s population gets by on some sort of bike. If you...
By: Green Options
Green Motorcycles of the (Near) Future [SlideShow]
2008-05-12 20:01:00 Wired magazine put together a slideshow of motorcycles that are pushing the limits of green design and technology. Take the ENV Fuel Cell Bike, pictured above, which will be the first...
By: Green Options
Demo Ride - 2002 BMW R1100S
2008-05-12 06:35:00 Motodisiac and I went canyon riding earlier today. One of our friends joined us. For future reference his code name on this blog would be SpeedRacer as I am sure he’d get a mention or two in the future. As the name suggests he drives and rides very fast which sometimes ends up in speeding ...
Shiver From The Shiver - Aprilia Test Rides
2008-05-10 23:03:00 Ever since the Hypermotard hysteria began both Motodisiac and I were sort of on a quest to find the next bike each one of us likes. We had already drooled over the Hypermotard and the Super Duke a little bit. And frankly both of us got pretty much over both of those motorcycles. The next ...
Fuel Cell Motorcycles: Eco-Friendly, Rider Hostile?
2008-05-10 00:00:00 By John Coyle Editor While I love the concept of a hyper-efficient, totally green motorcycle, I have to admit that Intelligent Energy's ENV Bike does sketch me out. Why exactly? Well, since the power comes from a fuel cell, it's...
By: CarDomain Blog
Cadillac-themed hybrid ethanol chopper coming to LA Auto Show
2008-05-07 09:57:00 Jim Taylor who is the chief from Cadillac seems to love his motorcycles, so it comes as no surprise to any of us that he has commissioned a Cadillac-themed chopper and will be bringing it to the LA Auto Show. If you thought that was great then you will be pleased to know that Cadillac ...
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HP iPAQ rx5915 Travel Companion (Electronics) newly tagged ?motorcycle?
2008-05-05 19:05:00 HP iPAQ rx5915 Travel Companion (Electronics)By Hewlett-Packard Click to see price Customer Rating: First tagged “motorcycle” by P. Falcioni “Ducatisti” Customer tags: gps(51), pocket pc(40), pda(39), ipaq(19), hp(16), rx5915(15), tomtom(15), mp3 player(15), ... |
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