1938 Knucklehead

So i rarely post on the clubs blog. But i decided i would share a picture of my newest bike. This picture was taken by Scott Pommier this past weekend at the Born Free bike show. I built the bike over the last few months and got it up and running in just raw steel and no paint. I rode it for a month to work all the kinks out of the bike and on sunday i tore into the bike and pulled it completely apart to have everything chromed and have Harpoon do the paint work. The plain is to have the bike back together and done in time for the Grand National Roadster show. Hope you like, i will post more pics when its all finished. And oh yeah thats a 4 over VL springer

Jeff

Ducati Recalls 2008 Desmosedici RR for Tail Guard Fire Hazard

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2008 Desmosedici RR motorcycles.

Due to insufficient distance between the tail guard and the exhaust system, the tail guard could overheat.

386 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

MotoCzysz E1pc motor hybrid

E1pc is MotoCzysz motor racing with the power that will make its first debut on June 12 in the UK and will be followed by another electric motor 3.For electric motors, E1pc can reach speeds up to 192 km in 7-8 seconds using power from batteries 10. What is interesting here, in part dashboardnya iPhone is a phone that is used to control several existing instruments.

Ducati Recalls 2010 F1098S Streetfighter Motorcycles for Engine Stalling

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 F1098S Streetfighter motorcycles.

The Electronic Control Unit ground screw may have been improperly tightened during production which can cause the engine to stall.

247 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Sarah and Mayabb

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Sarah with her 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster Nightster. Also see Mayabb on his 2001 Suzuki Volusia. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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.

Gambar Modifikasi Motor Honda Unicorn 150cc 2010 Red color

Gambar Motor Honda Unicom 2010 Red color

Technis Specification:

Engine: 149.1 cc/150 cc, 4-step, water cooled OHC, single cylinder

Power: 13.3 bhp at 8000 rpm

Torque: 1.3 kg / m at 5500 rpm

Acceleration (0-60 km / h): 5 seconds

mileage: 60 Km / liter

Norton 961 Commando

Norton will be unveiling two important new machines, the 961 Commando and the Café Racer Commando to the world at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show later this year.

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Ducati Hypermotard 796 is coming!

Ducati releases the first images of the Hypermotard 796, in advance of the international EICMA motorcycle show, Milan.

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

OHIO - American Motorcycle Association Hall of Fame Museum

American Motorcycle Association Hall of Fame Museum
13515 Yarmouth Drive
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 856-2222
Features: An international collection of unique, offbeat and assembly line versions of many bikes.

America's Packard Museum
420 South Ludlow Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 226-1710
Features: This complex is located in a former Packard dealership and calls itself the "only full-time museum dedicated exclusively to the Packard Motor Car Company, it's products and philosophies." Among its offerings are a 1930 Packard Model 740 Open Front Town Car, '34 Packard Standard 8 Sedan, '35 Packard V-12 convertible, '42 Packard Custom Clipper Taxicab and a '53 Packard Henney Executive 7-passenger.

Canton Classic Car Museum
Market Avenue at 6th Street SW
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-3603
Features: There's a 1930s emphasis to this 45-vehicle collection with such marques as Marmon, Pierce-Arrow, Cord, Packard and Cadillac.

Charlie Sens Antique Auto Museum
Stare Route 95 & US Highway 23
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4686
Features: (No Web site.) Exhibits more than 100 antique cars ranging from a 1903 Ford to a 1969 Corvair.

Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216)721-5722
Features: The facility is part of the Western Reserve Historical Society. The museum exhibits more than 130 antique and classic automobiles, motorcycles, and aircraft.

National Packard Museum
1899 Mahoning Avenue NW
Warren, OH 44483
(330) 394-1899

Features: A rotating collection of the iconic American marque, including cars and specialty vehicles created during the century of the company's existence. The first Packard motor car was built in Warren in 1899 at the Packard Electric Company's subsidiary plant, the New York and Ohio Co. Manufacture of a successful automobile brought about the formation of the Ohio Automobile Company, which evolved into the Packard Motor Car Co. in 1902. One of the early cars, the 1903 Model F, completed a a transcontinental journey that year to test and market its durability. It is on display here.

Snook's Dream Cars
13920 County Home Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 353-8338
Features: This is a recreated 1940s Texaco gas station that sets the stage for visitors to see a car collection presented within period scenes ranging from a 1930s general store to a racetrack from the 1960s. The collection features models from the 1930s to the 1960s, including models from the likes of Cadillac, Ford, Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, Packard, Kaiser, Willys, Jaguar, Triumph, MG and Lotus.

Suzuki confirm GSX 1250FA details

The GSX1250FA features rake and trail figures (25.3 degrees and 104mm) with 43mm front forks and the single rear shock absorber featuring spring pre-load adjustability.

Featuring Suzuki's proven 1255cc power-plant equipped with Suzuki's sophisticated digital fuel injection system, the GSX1250FA offers superb throttle response and feel with improved range and reduced emissions. This, combined with highlights such as large intake (31mm) and exhaust (27mm) valves, Suzuki's own nickel-phosphorous-silicon-carbide cylinder coating, to reduce piston friction and a 6-speed gearbox.

The GSX1250FA offers digital ABS as standard and an adjustable seat. With handy additions such as a gear position indicator and shift light as part of the functional and easy to read instrument cluster, the rider is kept fully-informed.

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Peugeot Speedfight 3 now in RS colours!

Peugeot has unveiled a special edition version of the third generation Speedfight 3 in a striking black RS colour scheme.


Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Yamaha Recalls 2005 FJR1300, FZS600, and YZF-R1 Motorcycles for Speed Control Problem

Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 FJR1300, FZS600, and YZF-R1 motorcycles manufactured between October 2004 and April 2005.

The throttle position sensor can fail.

180 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Honda Recalls 2002 VTX1800 for Swingarm Weld

Honda is recalling certain model year 2002 VTX1800 motorcycles manufactured between August 14 and October 4, 2001.

The swingarm may not have been properly welded.

688 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Misty and Rob

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Misty on her 2003 Suzuki Volusia. Also see Rob with his 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C90SE. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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.

New Honda PCX 125cc Cruiser Scooter

New Honda PCX 125cc Cruiser

Honda will be introducing a new scooter archetypal for the ASEAN and all-around exchange soon, alpha with Thailand breadth it will be produced. The new Honda PCX is powered by a 4-stroke water-cooled 125cc audible base abettor that can do 50km per liter on the ECE 40 MODE cycle. It’s not action to be cheap, as the PCX will be positioned as a high-end but high-value model. The Honda PCX actualization an “idling stop system” breadth the abettor can shut off automatically aback the scooter comes to a complete stop. This can admonition save armament afire while you adjournment for a cartage afire or for whatever accuracy you’re brimming – cartage jams don’t accept to affectation that abounding of a affliction for these bikes.

Rescue INk Unleased - Animal Rescue and Motorcycles

Seems the National Geographic Channel has a few shows and series this season that involve motorcycles. I mentioned earlier in my blog the show, Motorcycle Crash Tech. Now there is a series, Rescue INk Unleased, that, although it is not about motorcycles, it does feature motorcycles. Here's an excerpt from a Press Release:

Rescue INk unleashed is a new weekly series that documents this unlikely group of animal activists on their crusade to save helpless, abandoned and abused animals. Featured on “Ellen” and in The New York Times, this eclectic band of brothers — composed of club bouncers, security guards and even a retired New York Police Department (NYPD) detective — is on call 24/7 to take on cases no one else will. They’re not cops, animal experts or even animal control. They’re just big guys with even bigger hearts and a desire to save animals from deplorable living conditions and abusive or simply misguided owners. Each one-hour episode of Rescue INk unleashed takes viewers on “ride-alongs” as members follow up on leads in the New York metro area. Taking an average of 100 calls a week at their headquarters on Long Island, they jump into their cars — or on their “hogs” — and confront alleged animal abusers, rescue fighting dogs, investigate stolen animals and (firmly) encourage owners to give up their pets if it is in the best interest of the animals.

The first episode runs Friday, September 25th at 10 p.m. ET on the National Geographic Channel. It's called, "It’s a Cruel, Cruel World"

Motorcycle Crash Tech TV on National Geographic Channel

From a Press Release:

“Motorcycle Crash Tech”, an extraordinary behind-the-scenes look at the new technologies being used to avoid motorcycle crashes and prevent injuries or even death when a racer or rider does go down, will premiere this Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 on the National Geographic Channel.

It also appears September 18th at midnight and September 24th at 5 p.m.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Boopster and Outrigger

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Boopster riding her 1986 Honda Rebel 450. Also see Outrigger on his 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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.

Motorcycle Sales Down!

Yesterday the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) released August's sales figures for powered two-wheelers.

7,020 new powered two wheelers (PTWs) were registered in August 2009, totalling 79,897 this year. An 18.2 per cent fall on 2008 and a fall of 30.5 per cent on August 2008!!!

However the Department of Transport's National Survey gives a positive boost to biking here in the UK, revealing that over half (52%) of all motorcycle trips in 2008 were made for the purpose of commuting. The National Travel Survey also found that the average motorcyclist uses their bike as their main mode of transport for over one-third of all trips, making 8 motorcycle trips a week, and travelling 80 miles.

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Outdoor Lady and Joe

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Outdoor Lady on her 2002 Yamaha V Star 650 Custom. Also see Joe Haas on his 2004 Honda Silver Wing Scooter Trike. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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.

Norton Model 18s to the Isle of Man

How far can you go on a late 1920s Norton? More than a 1000 kilometres in a week is no problem. We mounted our Nortons in Utrecht, rode them to Ijmuiden and took the ferry to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. From Newcastle we went through the Yorkshire dales to take the next ferry from Heysham to Douglas. We spent four days exploring the Isle of Man before riding them back home again via the same route. Most of the time through the worst British weather you can imagine.

The two photos on top depict our bikes; two 1928- and a 1930 Model 18. The other pictures are from other Nortons that we saw on the Isle.

Both Patrick's and my bike had done very few miles after complete rebuilds that included fitting a new bigend and gearbox bearings. Little did go wrong though, Pat had to adjust the gearbox shift lever and retime the ignition. My Model 18 initially got too much oil, which resulted in heavy smoking, oiled up sparkplugs and me almost missing a ferry. Thereafter it consumed three sparkplugs before I fitted a hotter NGK A6 that seems to work fine. Before I left I had fitted a new ignition (or sparkplug) cable and during the trip through heavy rain we found that the outer cover of that cable was made from cotton, which got soaking wet and was very efficient in leaking current away from the plug; fitting a plastic cable and a polythene bag to shield the magneto from the rain solved that problem. Rob managed to break his primary chain which was replaced in the paddock in Douglas.

All in all, no serious problems. To be honest, the other seven bike that joined us in the trip, all of them more than half a century old, encountered no more serious difficulties other than a few loosened nuts and bolts. Though one of these bikes seemed to be so eager to meet it's maker Edward Turner that it set itself on fire TWICE, but it kept on running and got back home under it's own power, which must be a testimony to the quality of pre war British engineering!

2009 New Honda Megapro product terbaru

New HONDA MEGAPRO Launched When examination from the ranks of Honda motorcycles awash in Indonesia, will arise 'reform movement' in the anatomy of PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) who becomes the holder of Honda cast in Indonesia.

Because back the end of aftermost year, about all band up on the Honda motorcycle awash in Indonesia accept been hit by a blow of change, alignment from New Tiger and Blade at the end of 2008 until the Absolute Revo and the automated band of Honda motorcycles in 2009.

However, there was a larboard motor and not the amend by AHM of Mega Pro. Motor action mengendong Honda 160 cc agent accommodation was now the alone Honda that has not been active by AHM.

So back examination the 'reform movement' Honda, little can be abiding that the motor action this beautiful cruiser will be the abutting alternative that will be addressed by Honda.

And if you attending and prediction, best acceptable the latest alternative of Mega Pro is absolutely not activity to be out soon. Alone catechism is, back the latest Pro Mega will be issued by Honda.

Buell Recalls 2009 XB12SS for Brake Fluid Leak

Buell is recalling certain 2009 XB12SS motorcycles.

The front brake line may contact the front tire. This contact could cause a hole to develop in the front brake line, allowing brake fluid to leak.

405 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

New 2009 TVS RockZ 125 cc custom

Specification New 2009 TVS RockZ 125 cc :

Type: SOHC 4 no

Diameters x measures: 57 mm x 48.8 mm

Volume of the cylinder: 124.5 cc

Comparison of compression: 9.3: 1

Maximum power: 9.8 dk / 7500 rpm

Maximum torque: 9.8 Nm / 7500 rpm

Ignition system: kick & electric

Frame and Body New 2009 TVS RockZ 125 cc

Turning radius: 1840 mm

Front brake: 220 mm disc with dual piston

Rear brake: Tromol disk brakes

Front tire size: 2.5 x 17

Rear tire size: 2.75 x 17

Front suspension: telescopic

Suspension rear: swingarm, dual inverted monotube gas suspension.

2009 Suzuki Sky Drive 125 Modification

Suzuki Concept White edition

Suzuki Concept black edition

Photos Suzuki Sky Drive 125 Custom concept modification.

Motocroos 2009 KTM 85SX Modification

Motocroos 2009 KTM 85SX

The 85 SX has continued been the criterion in its class. The KTM engineers accept already afresh exceeded themselves convalescent this about absolute bike alike further. Be it power, anatomy or affection - the 85 SX is a adversary which strikes abhorrence into your opponents. Developed by professionals for the professionals of the future.

Specification Motocroos 2009 KTM 85SX :

Engine type Single cylinder, 2-stroke
Displacement 84.9 cc
Bore x stroke 47 x 48.95 mm (1.85 x 1.93")
Starter Kickstarter
Transmission 6 gears
Carburetor Keihin PWK 28
Control Power Valve
Engine lubrication Mixture oil lubrication 1:40
Transmission oil Motorex, SAE 15W50
Primary drive 19:66
Final drive 14:49
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Ignition Moric digital 2M1
Frame Double grinded central double-cradle-type frame
Subframe Aluminium
Handlebar Aluminium Ø 22 mm (0.87")
Front suspension WP USD Ø 43 mm (1.69")
Rear suspension WP PDS mono shock
Suspension travel front/rear 280 / 300 mm (10.83 / 11.81")
Front brake Disc brake Ø 220 mm (8.66")
Rear brake Disc brake Ø 200 mm (7.87")
Rims, front/rear 1.4 x 17"; 1.6 x 14" Alu
Tires, front/rear 70/100 x 17"; 90/100 x 14"
Chain 1/2 x 5/16"
Main silencer Aluminium
Steering head angle 66°