Archive for December, 1969

Posted on 03.5.2007 15:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed in: | parts accesories | innovation

For close to 100 years, motorcycles and cars were all dependant on a very inefficient and environmentally nasty source of electrical power: the lead acid battery. What’s surprising though, is most car and motorcycle manufacturers still use lead acid batteries. There has been a huge lag in new technology for this specific need. This may be soon to change, as one inventor has invented something truly exciting in the motorcycle industry: The lithium ion polymer motorcycle battery. Battery (...)

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Posted on 03.5.2007 12:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed in: Kawasaki | Tuners

Basic model: Kawasaki Z 750 s Modifications: Bagster comfort saddle Tank protection Kawasaki Z750 radiator scoop with built-in indicators, re-examined to adapt on the S version Lazer 4 exhaust Polished rims and painted in blue Mini indicators and rear plate support Kawasaki front and rear wheel axle masks Top Block protection plug Z750 handlebar support MAD rear view mirrors with integrated indicators Blue and gray painting of various (...)

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Posted on 03.3.2007 06:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed in: | celebrity

Funnyman Tim Allen is begging the motorcycle experts who trained him to ride a Harley Davidson for new film Wild Hogs to teach him how to crash - because he doesn’t want to risk injury now he’s hooked on motorcycle. Tim Allen’s brother lost his leg when he was 16 and the actor was forbidden from getting close to a bike. When he got the chance to learn all about Harleys for "Wild Hogs," the star became hooked and he now wants to become the best biker - on and off the motorcycle. (...)

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Posted on 03.3.2007 03:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed in: | Daytona Bike Week

Not everyone who goes to Bike Week in Daytona Beach owns a hog. Some steal them, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Historically, the popular motorcycle event is preceded by a bump statewide in motorcycle thefts, according to sheriff’s Deputy Angelo Vaughn. According to the Auto Theft Unit in Lee County, such an increase has been seen in recent weeks. The Daytona Beach event this year starts today and continues through March 11. Sport bike and Metric owners (...)

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Posted on 03.3.2007 00:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed in: | innovation

To realize the Baal and Hyanide Designs, a completely new vehicle concept had to be developed. It is based on a bendable rubber track that guarantees maximum traction as well as freely changeable directions. To make the handling more comfortable and interesting, the vehicle is steered by hands and feet. Being intelligent and ground adopting by construction and material, the system does not need complicated sensor systems or adjustable suspensions. Providing much space for a motor, the (...)

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Posted on 03.2.2007 21:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed in: Honda | Tuners

Basic model: Honda Dominator (1993) Modifications: Akront front and rear rims Super Trapp exhaust line Termignoni silencer Micron fork Renthal cross type handlebar 320 mm Sun Star front brake disc

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Posted on 03.2.2007 15:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed in: | legislation

With the release of the new film “Wild Hogs,” the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has an important message for all riders: Complete a training course. The MSF is reminding all riders that despite what they might see on the big screen, for their own safety, as well as the safety of others, they need to take motorcycling seriously. The new film, which opens Friday, depicts a group of middle-aged friends and their adventures when they hit the road on a motorcycle trip. Dr. Ray Ochs, director of (...)

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Posted on 03.2.2007 12:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed in: | custom

Chicara Nagata of Chicara Motorcycles in Saga, Japan, was voted the 2006 Official World Champion Custom Bike Builder at the third annual staging of what is now regarded by builders and industry insiders alike as the world’s most prestigious open custom bike building competition (AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Builing). The winning bike, ’Chicara Art’, a hand-crafted steel, aluminum and chrome tribute to the 1937 model U Harley-Davidson, combines the current popularity of retro (...)

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Posted on 03.2.2007 09:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed in: MV-Agusta | UK

MV Agusta has unveiled striking new colour schemes for its range of elite Brutale motorcycles. The Brutale 910S gets a dramatic orange and black colour scheme that emphasises the machine’s breathtaking performance and sleek naked lines. The black trellis frame and alloy wheels contrast with the vibrant orange tank and mudguard and allow the Brutale’s exceptional components, like the 50mm Marzocchi upside down forks and Brembo 310mm front floating discs, to shine through. The price remains (...)

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Posted on 03.2.2007 06:00 by Anthony Kodack
Filed in: Harley-Davidson | industry news

Fitch Ratings said yesterday that the strike that will impact a month of production at a Harley Davidson (HOG) plant has no impact on the company’s rating or outlook based on the company’s ability to generate strong free cash flow in 2007 and the relatively modest cost of the strike. Fitch rates Harley-Davidson’s IDR ’AA-’ and Harley-Davidson Funding Corporation short-term IDR ’F1+’. Both companies are on Stable Outlook. Fitch estimates the strike by approximately 2,800 York, (...)

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