Monday, August 29, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: 47 Motorcycles Carrying Anything, Even The Sink - Part 4 plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: 47 Motorcycles Carrying Anything, Even The Sink - Part 4 plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

47 Motorcycles Carrying Anything, Even The Sink - Part 4

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Motorcycle Carrying Cargo
Part 4 of our series of "slightly" overloaded motorcycles and scooters found in Asia, Africa and South America.

It is amazing to see how much stuff some of these bikers can carry, and how to they maintain control of their motorcycle.

Here are 47 photos of motorcycles carrying anything, even the kitchen sink..

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Proper Motorcycle Storage

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Motorcycle Self Storage Drawing
Guest article by Larry Kotta about how to properly store your motorcycle.

It might be because of the winter, or because you are moving, or for whatever reason, if you need to store your motorcycle for more than a month or two, here's what you need to know, and do.

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The Fastest Motorcycle Wheelie In The World

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 11:00 PM PDT

Video clip
German Egbert Van Popta living in The Netherlands, has broken the world record of the fastest wheelie on a motorcycle.

He didn't do it with a Hayabusa or MT Y2K motorcycle, but with an "old", 1989 Suzuki GSX-R1100 fitted with a homemade turbo.

The record? 169.4 mph (272.6 kph)! Have a look at the video of the ride.

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Friday, August 26, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 26 August 2011 plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 26 August 2011 plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Top Internet Stories - 26 August 2011

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Top Weekly Web Article
Here are some of the motorcycle stories I've found interesting that may be of interest to you. Found over the last 7 days.

- MV Agusta Brutale 920 Review (The Telegraph)
- Motorcycle Sounds - Real Engineering, Not Chance (Motorcycle Blog From Jafrum)
- The Amazing History Of The Cafe Racer Bikes (ReDiff)

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Hey! Where Did I Leave My Motorcycle?

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Busy Motorcycle Parking Asia
Imagine parking your motorcycle/scooter here, and then trying to find it a few hours later.

Must not be easy...

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France: For The Lazy Ones, Have Your Motorcycle Cleaned

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 11:00 PM PDT

Clean Bike
One of France's first full motorcycle and scooter cleaning services. Called Clean-Bike, they offer a wide range of cleaning services, ranging from basic to a full restoration service.

They are, of course, located in the posh district of Paris, the 16th.

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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Video: Hero Honda CBZ X-Treme - James Bond Move Over plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Video: Hero Honda CBZ X-Treme - James Bond Move Over plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Video: Hero Honda CBZ X-Treme - James Bond Move Over

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 09:00 AM PDT

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Hero Honda logo
The advertisement agencies in India sure know how to make interesting TV commercials....

Heres one for the Hero Honda (now Hero Motocorp) CBZ X-Treme motorcycle. The TV commercial is full of stunts and special effects, all done with a James Bond-like theme... nice (but the picture quality is lousy).

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Idea For Next Summer: Air-Conditioned Shirt

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Kuchofuku Air Conditioned Cooling Work Shirt
Just when you thought it was safe to ride full ATGATT again and not be bothered by the summer heat, here's something that you might consider for next summer (unless you live in the bottom side of the globe):

It's a Japanese short sleeve shirt that has an incorporated air-conditioner. Using two built-in fans, air is circulated through the shirt, cooling down you body. It's not going to work if you're ATGATT, but if the temperature reaches that of hell, who cares?

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Next Target: Hells Angels Sue Amazon

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 11:00 PM PDT

My boyfriend is a Hells Angel t shirt
The Hells Angels are on the war path, again. Nope, it's not some criminal activity, or speeding, or whatever sees them on the evening news, but they are again fighting for their trademarked name and logo. And this time, after going after several high profile companies, they have targeted Amazon for one stupid (and very FUGLY) t-shirt.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Think You Know All About Motorcycles? Honor Yourself! plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Think You Know All About Motorcycles? Honor Yourself! plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Think You Know All About Motorcycles? Honor Yourself!

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Motorcycle Doctorate Diploma
If you think you know it all about motorcycles, why not honor yourself with a degree?

Since no one will give you a degree in Motorcycles, even if you are an expert, you might as well get one yourself.

It'll look great on your garage wall...

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Find Out What A Motorcycle’s Real Fuel Consumption Is

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Total Motorcycle MPG Guide
Want to find out what that motorcycle you lust after really consume in fuel? You can't really trust what the manufacturers say, so find out what other bikers who have got the model use in fuel.

Total Motorcycle list 5500 motorcycles over the years and their MPG (and liters per kilometer).

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Movie: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Trailer

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:00 PM PDT

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The first official movie trailers of the sequel to Ghost Rider, called Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, has hit the net.

Here it is in full glory, starring Nicolas Cage and a flaming Yamaha V-max...

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Ad: Romanian Motorcycle Safety plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Ad: Romanian Motorcycle Safety plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Ad: Romanian Motorcycle Safety

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Ad Romanian Traffic Police Headlight
Motorcycle safety advertisements can be found almost anywhere, and Romania is no exception. Here's a print ad from the Romanian Traffic Police, urging motorcycle riders to keep their headlights on during the day so that they remain visible in traffic.

Not exactly an imposing commercial, but it does the trick.

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Kawasaki Motorcycles To Enter Formula One Racing?

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 05:00 AM PDT

F1 Car Made From Kawasaki Motorcycle
No, Kawasaki motorcycles is not entering F1, but someone came up with the idea to make a F1 replica using a Kawasaki engine.

It's street legal, and is capable of doing 170 mph, and 0-60 mph in 3 seconds.

There's even space for a pillion and groceries. Maybe Kawasaki should consider this for real...

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France: McDonalds and Motorcycles

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:00 PM PDT

McDonalds France TinTin Billboard
This billboard caught my attention yesterday. It's the popular Belgian cartoon character TinTin, with an upcoming movie, and McDonalds.

You can see TinTin on a motorcycle at the McD. drive-in.... how many of you have successfully done a drive-in on a motorcycle?

Not me...

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