Friday, September 30, 2011

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Yamaha Recalls 2009-2011 V-Max for Oil Pump Problem

Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 VMX17 (V-Max) motorcycles, including the YB, YCB, ZR, ZCR AG and ACG variants, manufactured from September 2008 through April 2011.

On affected motorcycles, high oil pressure can build up inside the oil pump causing it to malfunction.

The number of units affected is 2300.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

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Be Cool Man

Be Cool Man Trailer from Captain Fin Co on Vimeo.






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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

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The Gun Club - (1994) - Idiot Waltz

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I stuck to this song right now...






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Sunday, September 25, 2011

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Southsiders Babe September 2011

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Leather Girl Hiroko
Goodwood September 17th 6pm
Lewis-Leathers
Davida Helmet
Triumph 5T
.Hasselblad 500




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Saturday, September 24, 2011

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Bikers Bay Bedford Texas Has Moved!




3164 Harwood Road Bedford, Texas 76021



Phone number: 817-354-1400
Fax Number: 817-354-1407

Store Hours:
Sunday & Monday Closed
Tuesday Through Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

Bikers Bay is Bedford’s only Ride In - Ride Out ® motorcycle service shop. Bikers Bay performs general maintenance services on all makes and models of motorcycles. Services include oil changes, tires, batteries, bolt on accessories, interval services, State Inspections and general repairs, all completed by certified technicians. No appointment is ever needed for our Ride In -Ride Out services. Bikers Bay only uses top quality parts and products to service your bike.

Bikers Bay Bedford also carries a complete line of parts, accessories and Biker apparel from many of the leading suppliers.

We pride our self on quality of our work and personalized customer service. Watch your bike being serviced through our shop viewing windows, talk to the tech who services your bike or discuss your customizing project with our experienced parts staff. We are here to assist you in what you need not what someone thinks they should sell you.

Stop in today, check out our shop and experience the convenience, quality, value and excellent service we offer. This shop is family owned and operated by local riders like you. Come by and meet my father, Michael Brown, our General Manager.

Proprietor's: William and Leann Brown

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My son and I have both been shopping at Bikers Bay in Bedford for several years and have been real happy with the service and products. They have recently relocated even closer to me, Yea! I figure they could use a little PR.

So ride over to Bikers bay and tell 'em Torch sent ya.


Ride on,
Torch

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Chris

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Chris's 2010 VW trike under Trikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Men on Motorcycles or Bikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Friday, September 23, 2011

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Komparasi Knalpot Racing Yamaha Scorpio z

sahabat Otoman..
Bicara knalpot, emang tak ada habisnya. Tiap keluar motor tipe baru, produsen peranti itu pasti tak menyia-nyiakan kesempatan menghadirkan produknya di pasaran.

Termasuk buat Yamaha New Scorpio Z,  kali ini kembali hadir beberapa kontestan baru. Tentu untuk memberi alternatif. Di antaranya ada CLD, R9, NOB1 dan SKR.

Untuk mengetahui seberapa besar potensi kenaikan performa yang diberikan produk-produk anyar itu, kami ukur menggunakan dynamometer DYNOmite milik Ultraspeed Racing di Jl. dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo No. 42, Ciledug, Tengerang.


Parameter pembandingnya tentu performa standar New Scorpio Z. Motor yang kami pakai odometernya baru menunjukkan 980 km. Bahan bakar Premium. Terukur sebesar 16,91 dk di putaran mesin 8.293 rpm. Sedang torsi puncaknya 16,33 Nm di kitiran 6.311 rpm.

Lalu setiap ganti knalpot, tanpa dilakukan ubahan apapun. Pengukuran mulai 5 ribu rpm, dilakukan 2 kali run dan diambil hasil terbaik. Gimana hasilnya?


SKR

Tampilan knalpot asal Pasar Lembang, Ciledug, Tangerang ini paling sederhana. Leher 3 tingkatnya terbuat dari pipa besi dilapis pernis. Silencer dari pipa aluminium berisi glasswool. Penyambungan andalkan las asitelin, sehingga terkesan kurang rapi.

Namun kendati demikian, performa yang diberikan knalpot Rp 350 ribu ini termasuk bagus. Mampu menaikkan tenaga puncak New Scorpio Z jadi 18,23 dk/8.626 rpm, dan torsi 17,02 Nm/6.532 rpm. Artinya terjadi kenaikan tenaga sebanyak 1,32 dk dan torsi 0,69 Nm.

Memperhatikan grafik tenaganya, terlihat di putaran atas punya nafas yang lebih panjang, di bawah sampai menengah torsi lebih nendang. Cocok untuk jalanan perkotaan yang stop & go.

R9 Monza Blue

Tampil paling menonjol khas R9, silencer bergradasi ala pelangi. Pengelasan menggunakan argon, membuat terlihat sangat rapi, biasa disebut las sisik ikan. Leher terdiri dari 3 tingkat dengan peningkatan bertahap, membuat aliran lancar.

Suara yang keluar dari silencer cukup lembut. Performa sangat bisa diandalkan. Mampu menorehkan tenaga maksimal hingga 18,55 dk/8.895 rpm, torsinya 16,57 Nm/7.027 rpm. Meningkat 1,64 dk dan 0,24 Nm.

Grafik hasil dynamometer menunjukkan tenaga knalpot Rp 1,1 juta ini lebih menonjol sejak putaran menengah ke atas. Sedang torsi tak jauh beda dengan standar. Karakter demikian lebih pas untuk jalur keluar kota.


NOB1 3Bold Dual Sound

Cukup mencolok dengan kombinasi krom di leher dan silencer hitam. Leher terbuat dari pipa 2 tingkat, penyambungan dengan las asitelin yang finishing-nya  digerinda. Pemasangan leher dan peredam pakai 2 per, biar rapi diberi penutup dari plastik. Sesuai namanya, ada optional db killer agar suara lebih lembut.

Saat terpasang, sound yang dihasilkan dari knalpot Rp 375 ribu ini cukup halus, power tertinggi 17,87 dk/8.661 rpm dengan torsi 16,88 Nm/6.615 rpm. Terdongkrak 0,96 dk dan 0,55 Nm.

Karakter yang dihasilkan tak jauh berbeda dengan standar, hanya saja sedikit lebih bagus di semua tingkat putaran mesin. Bisa dipilih bagi yang wara-wiri dalam kota sampai pinggiran, dengan jalur padat dan sedikit lancar.

CLD

CLD sebagai kontestan terakhir tampilan sangat mirip R9. Hanya silencer lebih kalem, dengan aksen warna biru gradasi lebih sedikit, dan warna leher stainlees steel-nya lebih putih. Pengelasan pun sama rapi.

Setelah ditebus Rp 1,2 juta, mampu mendongkrak power jadi 18,55 dk/8.703 rpm. Nah untuk torsi merangkak menjadi 16,76 Nm/7.010 rpm. Meningkat lumayan sebesar 1,64 dk dan 0,43 Nm.
Karakter yang dihasilkan pun menonjol di putaran menengah hingga atas. Bakalan menjadikan motor sport berbobot 141 kg ini, makin ngacir saat ketemu trek panjang-panjang.

KESIMPULAN

Knalpot aftermarket untuk Yamaha New Scorpio Z mampu mendongkrak performa antara 0,96 dk sampai 1,64 dk dan torsi 0,24 Nm sampai 0,69 Nm, dengan karakter yang berbeda-beda. Pilih sesuai kebutuhan pemakaian..(otoMan)
                         Data pengetesan :
Merek                  Tenaga                              Torsi
Standar     16,91 dk/8.293 rpm     16,33 Nm/6.311 rpm
SKR           18,23 dk/8.626 rpm     17,02 Nm/6.532 rpm
R9              18,55 dk/8.895 rpm     16,57 Nm/7.027 rpm
NOB1        17,87 dk/8.661 rpm      16,88 Nm/6.615 rpm
CLD          18,55 dk/8.703 rpm      16,76 Nm/7.010 rpm

Thursday, September 22, 2011

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The New Harley Davidson WIDE GLIDE 2012/ REVIEW

Wide Glide 2011 FXDWG: A Nimble Beast. Simple, Yet Elegant



Harley Davidson is testing a new program through their website.  It is a way to request test rides at your local dealership without leaving the comfort of your home.  I found this method of applying for a test ride easy and comfortable.  I’d recommend it to everyone.

My original ride choice was the Fat Boy Lo, but my dealer [Smith Brothers Harley Davidson of Johnson City] didn’t have one available to test ride. I then opted to ride the Wide Glide.  When I looked at this bike on the showroom floor, I was transported back to the days of the FX and the FXE Super Glide. 


The Wide Glide I was looking at in 2011 was reminiscent of the old AMF days, except for the super elegant appearance that our old AMF machines never possessed.  Oh, well that and the fact the engine today is 103 cubic inches (compared to 74” of AMF years), twin cam designed, uh- the huge 4.7 gallon fuel tank vs the 3.0 gallon tank.  OK I give up.  I know the differences are too numerous to count here, but if you look at it from all angles, you soon realize HD has tried to keep the lines reminiscent and true to the Glide of old.   I don’t know how that sits with the younger guys and dolls, but with me it’s what sets off sighs of happiness. 



The 2011 Wide Glide comes in 4 color themes: VIVID BLACK (my choice for a ride), Two Tone Big Blue Pearl with flames, two tone vivid black with flames, and two toned “ember red sunglow” with flames.  I’ve never seen a photo of the red, but I would like to.  I’ll bet it will be a popular color among the ladies. 



Now for the test ride: this bike’s seat sits at 25.5 inches: a perfect height for the folk who have a deficiency with their inseam like me [I stand at 5”4”].  The seat is quite comfortable for the notorious stock Harley Seat, but it’s designed with the leggy guy or gal in mind.  Its deep seat places the rider in a very comfortable butt hugging seat pan which places your weight perfectly in the center of gravity for this bike.  Unfortunately for us who are short on stature, this placement is a tad too far away for the safe operation of the rear brake.  The forward controls that come standard force me to scoot my posterior (ass) further up the neck of the seat, leaving little to no support for the butt cheeks and that sliding ass sensation while braking is kinda un-nerving at times.  If I were ever placed in a position when the rear brake needs to be used hard, I’d be in trouble. 



This shouldn’t cause you to NOT consider owning the FXDWG. There are very simple fixes either by changing the seat out for one that places you better or by making adjustments to the length of the brake pedal.  You just have to be ready to think out think the problem.  (I like adjusting the length of the brake, thus allowing my weight to stay centered.)


I took the bike along a river/lake route which affords the rider to get into the leans of the road, tossing the bike hard left or right and always enjoying the ride.  The 6 speed transmission however, never rose above 4th gear during this portion of the ride. I needed to put her on the highway in order to feel that thrill of SIX GEARS!  The big 21 inch laced front wheel stayed well grounded through every maneuver I asked of the bike.  I even took the bike to a parking lot (empty) so I could do some hard breaking techniques with it.  The skinny front wheel with the Wide Glide front end handled admirably.  I loved it.  I’m a rider who hasn’t owned anything newer than a 1993, so bear with me when I gush about the “innovations” of the new and improved Harley Davidson.


How nice to ride a bike whose front suspension don’t nose dive.  (OK, so I’m talking from the perspective of a Sportster rider whose front end is very tired.)  I rode this motorcycle through the sharp “S” curves around the lake, 1 very good hair pin, and some roads that left a lot to be desired in the pot hole avoidance department.   This bike is nimble.  Its performance was nothing short of exciting with its   instant response at the throttle and her pleasurable lean angle: she seemed to almost bend around the 90 degree hairpin (well not like a sport bike, but for a big bike it’s impressive!)


On the highway, the 2012 Wide Glide didn’t suck ass either.  Her 103 inches and the fuel injected twin cam response to my pull of the throttle put her into 6th gear quickly as I came off the ramp and onto the busy commercial truck laden lanes of I-26.  I easily pulled ahead of the traffic and hummed along the highway, avoiding the huge voids [potholes] in the cement left over from the previous ravages of winter.  The suspension didn’t disappoint, and the tracking and trail of the bike felt good too. 






This Wide Glide didn’t disappoint me.  I reluctantly returned to Smith Brothers Harley Davidson in Johnson City, Tennessee after a test ride that put me and the bike through our paces, afforded me a smile and a feeling of wonderment at the innovations Harley has provided over the years, and the feeling of great satisfaction of having ridden a factory production machine that allowed me to feel pretty damn good about its appearance and its performance.   I’d buy it.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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To Give Fear a Square Kick in the Shin

From what I've read, and otherwise gathered from talking to folks that don't ride, motorcycles scare the hell out of a lot of people. As in, "Oh my god, that motorcycle parked over there is going to lunge at me and eat my travel-sized dog."

People have told me they don't ride because it's too scary, and they don't know how I do it.

Here's something to consider: motorcycles scare the hell out of people that do ride, on occasion. Any biker will be able to tell you about a time he/she almost shat in his/her gear. It might have been an oncoming truck intruding in the lane, or gravel in the middle a fast curve. If you've never had to check your pants after a ride, you haven't been riding for very long.

It's not a lack of fear that lets us continue to enjoy riding, it's just a good supply of nerve. Nerve as in ability to cope in a demanding situation, in equal measure with impudence and audacity.

Some people don't have enough nerve to get on a bike in the first place. Some don't have enough nerve to make it beyond the first high-intensity experience. That's OK. At least they know their limits now.

But a select few are the sort who survive a close call, yell "Wahoo!" and ride on, because letting fear win is unthinkable.

Long time riders are the ones who have it together enough to face a terrifying situation, respond correctly, and then look over at fear and death and give them a cheery wave just to shine 'em on a bit. It takes a lot of nerve to get back on a bike after that.

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Goodwood Vintage Revival 2011-Part one

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It' s going to be probably the longest post of Blogger's history, more than 250 photos... but how to describe better than with photos and to share with you our last week-end?
Located in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex region in the south of England, the Goodwood circuit hosted last week-end the most important vintage reunion of the world.
Belonging to Lord March, motor racing enthusiast, the Goodwood complex is a perfect place for the thirteenth edition of the Goodwood Vintage Revival.

No less than 150.000 participants for the three days, thousands of cars hundred of bikes and scooters fifty historic planes, a dozen of Spitfires and a Lancaster fortress flying over our heads while supercars and bikes were racing on the track. Hundreds of vintages stores, and a wall of Death.

A Great thank to Nick Clements for his kindness and "so British" sense of Humor




Welcome into the Vintage Tunnel and lets talk the images...
























































My Favorite "BUG": the T59 model






































Dr Norton aka George Cohen





































































































Men's File Studio, G.I- Winner of best Dressed in Military categorie Saturday


Schneider's cup 1929 Supermarine










Formula 500 Paddock


















Matt Hind Men's File crew photographer


























Mr Dan Force







Spirit of Ecstasy















Huggy Leaver and Fid the Lid (Mr DAVIDA)





Celebration of 100 years of in England













12.16 it's time to leave for us ! Rendez vous next year...




Stay tuned for more Medium format photos coming next week!

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