L. A. ADVenture Rides EDITED FOR WEEKLY UPDATE <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o> We have been blessed for having lots of riding area and surrounded by good people. Many of us have been riding together for over 4 years and we developed great friendships on and off our bikes, including on the net.<o></o> <o></o> For 2012 and on, I would like to focus more on Adventure Riding, which involves... L. A. ADVenture Rides
From Estonia with love (Round the World) Route: The crew: Margus & Kariina Origin: North-Eastern Europe, Estonia Race: a mix of everything - Estonian, Polish, Swedish, German, Russian... you name it. Objective: to see the world with an open mind, explore ourselves and the world instead of... From Estonia with love (Round the World)
Lehigh Valley/Pocono Mts This thread was originally started by me in an attempt to find some like minded riding partners in this area. Mission accomplished. However, in the meantime a community has formed. Quite a few people have also accomplished the mission that I had when I first posted thread. Well, I feel that it is time to change this first post. If it's your first time visiting this thread, welcome to the insanity. in this thread you will find some valuable information, some ball busting and some... Lehigh Valley/Pocono Mts
1967 Bridgestone 350 GTR Now that the Z1B is finished it's time to see about fixing up the old Bridgestone 350 GTR. View attachment 1357116 A friend of mine had called earlier this year and said his neighbor had the bike and that it needed a new home. The guy wanted the bike to go to someone that would hopefully fix it. We went and picked it up a few days later. View attachment 1357125 The story is that it was his Dad's bike since new. At some point the bike was wrecked and a second bike entered the... 1967 Bridgestone 350 GTR
XR650R Thread! Index post! Post: Comparing Mikuni TM40, Edelbrock QS and some of the FCR carbs Some useful XR650R specific Links (MatadorMkV's post) XR400 CDI Denso Model #... XR650R Thread!
2017 Kawasaki Z900 Having had an 08 Z1K, I am liking this! Looks are a not as extreme as the current Z. https://www.kawasaki.com/Products/2017-Z900-ABS View attachment 689128
2019 PNW Motorcycle Calendar of Events Another year has passed and last year's calendar seemed to be helpful so might as well have another running calendar of events for the PNW riders (Or., Wa. and Id.). Lets use this for more PNW Adv Rallies, Dual Sport Events, Special Events, MC Shows, Tech Days, Public Adventure Rides etc. Pure Racing Events, and Cruiser/Bike Events seem to have their own sites,... 2019 PNW Motorcycle Calendar of Events
Roaming Rally returns for 2019 We're back! After a sabbatical last year we're back with 2 version of the Roaming Rally for 2019. We're going back to our roots with a classic version of the RR May 24th - 26th. And bringing back the Explorers Edition June 21st - 23rd. For info on each ride, and how to register can be found visit the gt website. Gravel Travel.ca Looking forward to riding with everyone again! Is It... Roaming Rally returns for 2019
OFFICIAL- 2019 ADVRider RMAR Rally & Africa Twin Event @ Gunnison, CO View attachment 1436130 2019 RMAR ADV Rally & Africa Twin Event Aug 2,3,4 @ Gunnison, CO, USA Basecamp, Gunnison IN LIST post click here -> #10 Taking early IN, this is the early bird interest... OFFICIAL- 2019 ADVRider RMAR Rally & Africa Twin Event @ Gunnison, CO
Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners Thread I hope this is the right spot for this thread. Single cylinder and all..... Whilst likely not the favorite among ADV riders, there seem to be a handful of Himalayan owners on this forum. One of them me. I've got about 1500kms on mine so far and have to confess I really like it. So here is a thread for owners to post in and share mods and maintenance issues. I've done a few things so I'll start off with a few photos thrown in to keep people entertained. Mine is a 2017 Australian delivered... Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners Thread
Toni Bou Displays Crazy Skills That Have Earned Him 24 World Championships (with video) (News) Toni Bou is a factory Honda rider that has dominated indoor and outdoor trials competition for more than a decade … earning 24 World championships (12 indoor and 12 outdoor). Aboard Honda’s Montesa-branded trials machine, Mr. Bou is a sight to behold as he performs seemingly impossible tasks … clearing obstacles and otherwise controlling his […]
There is Fast … and Then There is Fast; Or, Why You Don’t Need More Horsepower (News)Most riders, frankly, will never understand this point, and that is okay. The point is this: for most of us (leaving aside elite racers competing against one another on a race track), rider skill is the single most important ingredient when it comes to going fast. Sure, equipment is important, but rider skill, once your […]
Repsol Honda Teammates Marquez and Lorenzo Undergo Post-Season Surgeries (News)Marc Marquez (Honda) won his most recent MotoGP title (his 5th) while riding with a shoulder that was very seriously damaged, which was able to pop out “in all directions” according to surgeon Dr. Xavier Mir. Mir performed surgery on Marquez earlier this week on both bone and ligaments to stabilize the left shoulder joint […]
Easy parking with Wunderlich The Easy Park from Wunderlich makes light work of moving, parking and positioning heavy bikes – ideal for small spaces and those with multiple bikes to manoeuvre. The Easy Park allows you to shift a bike while it’s parked on the centre stand. You can move the machine in any direction and rotate it through 360 […] The post Easy parking with Wunderlich appeared first on Superbike News.
Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show Returns to ExCeL For Biggest Event Yet After a bumper 2018 show, which saw over 40,000 motorcycle fans flock to London’s ExCeL Centre, the annual Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show is returning in February (15-17th) with all the latest models, rare customs, racing celebrations, biking celebs and more live action than ever before! Tickets for the action-packed three day event are […] The post Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show Returns to ExCeL For Biggest Event Yet appeared first on Superbike News.
SPIDI NK-6 Gloves The new SPIDI NK-6 Gloves are among the most technologically advanced motorcycle touring gloves on the market. Each pair has the hard to attain EN13594:2015 KP safety certification, meaning they’re among the safest gloves in the world. SPIDI developed the NK-6 as a three-season gauntlet glove that can both cross continents and cross the city […] The post SPIDI NK-6 Gloves appeared first on Superbike News.
Argentina to host MotoGP™ until 2021 Dorna Sports is delighted to announce a contract extension that ensures Termas de Rio Hondo in Argentina will remain on the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar until 2021. The Gran Premio de la Republica Argentina has been held at the track in Santiago del Estero since 2014, before which there were ten Grands Prix held […] The post Argentina to host MotoGP™ until 2021 appeared first on Superbike News.
XControllers, new official licensee of MotoGP™ Dorna Sports is delighted to announce XControllers as new partner of MotoGP™ and the MotoGP™ eSport Championship, with the Spanish company coming on board as an official licensee for the launch of the first ever MotoGP™ personalised SONY PS4 Controllers. The tailor made custom controllers are designed to mirror the excellence and values of MotoGP™, […] The post XControllers, new official licensee of MotoGP™ appeared first on Superbike News.
Suzuki raises over £4000 for charity at Motorcycle Live Suzuki successfully raised over £4,000 for charity at Motorcycle Live, which took place from 17-25 November at Birmingham’s NEC. The Japanese brand’s hospitality area, from voluntary donations for free hot refreshments, raised over £3,000 for the automotive industry’s BEN fund, while the Vintage Parts display and race bike build raised over £1,000 for the Birmingham […] The post Suzuki raises over £4000 for charity at Motorcycle Live appeared first on Superbike News.
HM Quickshifter-Auto Blipper Developed For Latest ‘SMART’ SuperbikesHM Quickshifter, the world-renowned leader in gear shift technology, has developed a cutting edge ‘Quickshift-Auto Blipper’ for the latest generation superbikes for more accurate and consistent gearshifts. Although the system can have a significant effect on racetimes for both racers and trackday addicts, road riders can enjoy also a slicker, more accurate feel going both […] The post HM Quickshifter-Auto Blipper Developed For Latest ‘SMART’ Superbikes appeared first on Superbike News.
The Triumph Scrambler 1200 Gets Inspiration Kits Kits Designed to Pique Further Interest in the Bike With the upcoming kickoff of the Scrambler 1200, Triumph decided it needed to really get people excited about the bike. The company released two Inspiration Kits for the new motorcycle. These will help make your Scrambler 1200 feel special. There are two kits: Escape and Extreme. ... The post The Triumph Scrambler 1200 Gets Inspiration Kits appeared first on Web Bike World.
New 500cc Will Soon Accompany the KTM 790 Adventure The Immediate Focus Is on Smaller Displacement Bikes Yesterday we reported on the fact that KTM’s boss, Stefan Pierer would like to buy Ducati in order to build higher displacement bikes. In the same interview with Speedweek, the CEO let slip that his company will build a 500cc motorcycle. That bike would come with the help ... The post New 500cc Will Soon Accompany the KTM 790 Adventure appeared first on Web Bike World.
Trizzle’s Take: Why Would You Do Such A Thing? Trizzle’s Take: Why Would You Do Such A Thing?If there’s one thing the motorcycling community is full of it’s opinions. Ask 10 people what they think is the best tire and you’ll get 10 different more
The Rock Store Makes It Onto NPR The Rock Store Makes It Onto NPRMalibu's famous motorcycle hangout made it through the fire more
Yamaha Teaches You How to Knit Your Own Niken Yamaha Teaches You How to Knit Your Own NikenWe've heard the term "crotch rockets" thrown around but in this case, "crochet rockets" might be more appropriate. In what may be the most more
Will the Suzuki Hayabusa Live On? The King is Dead, Long Live the King—We Hope After nearly 20 blistering fast years, Suzuki will end production of its GSX-1300R Hayabusa. Why, you ask? It’s certainly not for lack of demand. It’s due to the stringent Euro 4 emissions standards, which to me sounds like a pretty silly reason to say goodbye to this ... The post Will the Suzuki Hayabusa Live On? appeared first on Web Bike World.
Could KTM Buy Ducati? KTM’s CEO Thinks So The Austrians Gaze Lovingly at the Italians In an interview with the German website Speedweek, Stefan Pierer, the CEO of KTM, said he would be interested in Ducati to continue KTM’s current positive momentum. Pierer discussed Ducati as a possibility after being asked if KTM could continue to compete with its twin-cylinder engine or if it’ll ... The post Could KTM Buy Ducati? KTM’s CEO Thinks So appeared first on Web Bike World.
Best Books for Motorcyclists 2018! Best Books for Motorcyclists 2018!Because Reading is Fundamental more
MO Tested: RidePower Phone Charger MO Tested: RidePower Phone ChargerEasy power for your device, straight from your motorcycle more
2019 Yamaha Tracer 900GT Long-Term Wrap-Up 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900GT Long-Term Wrap-UpSix Months With Yamaha’s Lightweight Sporty-Touring Triple more
2018 Kawasaki Z900 Recall Due to Brake Defect (ABS, Z900RS) Kawasaki has recalled 1,173 of its certain 2018 Kawasaki Z900, Z900 ABS, and Z900RS motorcycles due to possible rear-brake issues. The post 2018 Kawasaki Z900 Recall Due to Brake Defect (ABS, Z900RS) appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.
Spidi NK-6 Touring Gloves Released | 3-Season Waterproof Gauntlet The Italian-based Spidi has released a new touring gauntlet glove - the NK-6. These gloves are waterproof, windproof, breathable, and cell-phone friendly. The post Spidi NK-6 Touring Gloves Released | 3-Season Waterproof Gauntlet appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.
AMA: Motorcyclist Anti-Profiling Resolution Passed by Senate The U.S. senate adopted a resolution that promotes awareness of motorcyclist profiling and encourages collaboration between law and motorcycle communities. The post AMA: Motorcyclist Anti-Profiling Resolution Passed by Senate appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.
2019 KTM 790 Duke Test: Track, Canyons, and Commute I did plenty of canyons runs, not-so-boring commutes, as well as a track day, to put the 2019 KTM 790 Duke through its paces. The post 2019 KTM 790 Duke Test: Track, Canyons, and Commute appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.
Dunlop Elite 4 Motorcycle Tires Review Begins | Long-Term Evaluation The Dunlop Elite 4 review began on our Harley Sportster 883R in May 2018, and the tires now have 1,779 miles. Here's our first evaluation. The post Dunlop Elite 4 Motorcycle Tires Review Begins | Long-Term Evaluation appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.
2019 World Superbike Format Changes | 3 Race Format 2019 World Superbike Format Changes Since its inception in 1988, the World Superbike weekend racing format always included two races. Both races were held on Sundays until 2016 when the series moved race one to Saturday, and race two to Sunday. The latter was introduced to boost attendance, but the numbers weren’t fantastic. Also part […] The post 2019 World Superbike Format Changes | 3 Race Format appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.
2018/19 Poland SuperEnduro Results: KTM’s Blazusiak Dominates (Video)The 2018/2019 SuperEnduro World Championship officially got underway in Krakow, Poland. Claiming the win was KTM's Taddy Blazusiak; here's a video. The post 2018/19 Poland SuperEnduro Results: KTM’s Blazusiak Dominates (Video) appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.
2018 AMA Athlete of the Year: Ryan Sipes (Other AMA Award Winners)2018 AMA Athlete of the Year This past weekend during the American Honda AMA Championship Banquet at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris, the American Motorcyclist Association honored 2018 fastest amateur motorcycle racers and top event organizers. Ryan Sipes was recognized as the AMA Athlete of the Year from AMA National Championship Series competition for his ability to […] The post 2018 AMA Athlete of the Year: Ryan Sipes (Other AMA Award Winners) appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.
Female Motorcycle Racing Icon Kacy Martinez Coy Retires (Factory KTM)Following a 10-year off-road motorcycle racing career that includes 12 titles from seven stateside series, Kacy Martinez has announced her retirement. The post Female Motorcycle Racing Icon Kacy Martinez Coy Retires (Factory KTM) appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.
2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Rough Review (10 Fast Facts)2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Rough Review The 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Rough is an exercise in understated sophistication. Providing everything you need and nothing you don’t, the middleweight Italian roadster does just what we need a standard bike to do—perform well in a mix of environments. From the canyons to the crowded urban […] The post 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Rough Review (10 Fast Facts) appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.
Husky pup Most of us can recall that magical moment when we first saw the motorcycle of our dreams. For me, it was an August day in the early 1960s when I witnessed Mike Hailwood on his
Precision identificationAs always, I am thoroughly enjoying the November 2018 issue. However, one caption on page 15 mentioning Chris Tullet on his 1938 Panther Redwing outfit is why I’m bothering you. To me, it looks more
Crocker to star at US sale Between January 22-27, 2019, at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Mecum hosts its gargantuan classic sale of over 1750 motorcycles, with many of the highlight lots coming from the MC
Editor’s welcome Welcome to the first issue of the 2019 series – so it’s time to wish one and all a good riding (and reading) year to come, indulging ourselves in this classic motorcycling world.
One more careful ownerIt’s hard to think of something to say about the BSA Gold Star that hasn’t been said already, such is the impact it’s had – and arguably still has – on motorcycling and its followers.
January 2019Archive photograph News Letters Museum Live BSA Gold Star Subscribe and save Husqvarna Lansdowne round-up Triumph Tiger Cub Norton ES2 profile Scamp moped story Spanish rally 2018 index Olga Kevelos profile Closer look – Motorcycles
HRC will ‘build different bikes’ for Lorenzo and Marquez if necessary HRC will pull out all the stops for Marquez and Lorenzo in MotoGP 2019
‘Financial problems’ led to Moto2 struggles for Lowes Lowes has revealed that unpaid bills were a big contributing factor to his lack of Moto2 success in 2018
Lorenzo bordering on ‘depression’ in 2018 MotoGP season Lorenzo was so unhappy with his Ducati results in MotoGP, he felt like quitting
Morbidelli expecting new parts for Sepang MotoGP test Morbidelli will get more factory Yamaha goodies at the Sepang test
WorldSBK bosses confirm points for all races in 2019 Points can be scored in all three weekend WorldSBK races in the 2019 season
McGlinchey’s Team 109 get Kawasaki backing for 2019Team 109 Kawasaki get Team Green backing for the 2019 BSB season
Irwin, Fores make Honda BSB debuts at MonteblancoBoth of Honda’s BSB new boys have made their debuts at Monteblanco this morning
Aprilia MotoGP weakness ‘towards the rear’ says SmithAprilia’s new MotoGP test rider has confirmed there is work to be done at the back of the RSGP
2019 Suzuki MotoGP engine spec ‘not yet finalised’Rins, Mir and Guintoli ran through a pile of options at the final MotoGP test of 2018
Rossi takes another Monza Rally Show winRossi is king of the Monza Rally Show for a seventh year
New Aprilia rider Andrea Iannone 'surprises' team in his feedback Aprilia MotoGP rider Andrea Iannone believes the feedback he has provided the manufacturer in the 2018 post-season tests has "taken it a bit by surprise"
Petrucci wary of Dovizioso as Ducati MotoGP 'enemy' like Lorenzo Newly-promoted factory Ducati MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci says he wants to avoid the strained relationship his predecessor Jorge Lorenzo had with Andrea Dovizioso
Jorge Lorenzo almost retired after Ducati MotoGP exit Three-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo has admitted he was "very close" to retiring before he sealed a deal with Honda ahead of the 2019 season
There’s a KTM 500 on the way. And it’s been confirmed by the big boss of the Austrian firm! Following on from the frank interview with Speedweek.com that we brought you yesterday READ THAT ARTICLE BY CLICKING HERE which blew the doors wide open The post There’s a KTM 500 on the way. And it’s been confirmed by the big boss of the Austrian firm! appeared first on MoreBikes.
GORGEOUS! Now you can MAKE your own mini-BMW 310SS Superbike from bolt-on kit parts! Fancy building your own mini-BMW superbike? You can, thanks to an Indian firm making the TVS Apache and a Japanese firm dealing with the bolt-on The post GORGEOUS! Now you can MAKE your own mini-BMW 310SS Superbike from bolt-on kit parts! appeared first on MoreBikes.
MOTOGP: Argentina gets extension until 2021 Dorna has confirmed a contract extension for the Argentian MotoGP round that means that the round will feature on the series’ calendar until 2021. The The post MOTOGP: Argentina gets extension until 2021 appeared first on MoreBikes.
KTM Boss Stefan Pierer: “Ducati would suit us well.” In an amazingly frank interview with Speedweek.com, KTM Stefan Pierer (above) has outlined how he sees the Austrian brand taking Ducati into the company, possibly. The post KTM Boss Stefan Pierer: “Ducati would suit us well.” appeared first on MoreBikes.
VIDEO: Check out this H2R flaming it up on the dyno. Mega. There’s not a lot to say about this video other than it’s of a H2R on the dyno and with the Way2speed Free Flow Exhaust The post VIDEO: Check out this H2R flaming it up on the dyno. Mega. appeared first on MoreBikes.
Isle of Man 2019: Plans in place for LIVE TV coverage of the races! 2019’s Isle of Man TT Races could be the first to be watched live around the globe as a new broadcast deal looks set to The post Isle of Man 2019: Plans in place for LIVE TV coverage of the races! appeared first on MoreBikes.
From now on, it’s DOCTOR Jonathan Rea! Four time World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Ulster. Good on him. Rea wrote on The post From now on, it’s DOCTOR Jonathan Rea! appeared first on MoreBikes.
Wayne Rainey goes after Casey Stoner to race in the American Championship. Apparently. Three-times 500cc GP World Champion Wayne Rainey has a big plan to inject some life back into the Moto America race series – the icon The post Wayne Rainey goes after Casey Stoner to race in the American Championship. Apparently. appeared first on MoreBikes.
SPY SHOTS: Check out Husqvarna’s 801 Classic Adventure (Scrambler) that we’ve caught out in secret tests! Husqvarna is working on a scrambler motorcycle with funky styling that echoes some of the major cosmetic touches of the Svartpilen and Vitpilen roadster models. The post SPY SHOTS: Check out Husqvarna’s 801 Classic Adventure (Scrambler) that we’ve caught out in secret tests! appeared first on MoreBikes.
Nicky Hayden inducted into the 2018 AMA motorcycle Hall of Fame The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted six new members over the weekend at the 2018 American Honda AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The post Nicky Hayden inducted into the 2018 AMA motorcycle Hall of Fame appeared first on MoreBikes.
Long Ride: Around the USA on a Deauville He was planning a 13,000-mile epic ride in the USA, so John Ward hired a Harley, right? Nope, he shipped his 13-year-old Deauville over and wrote a book about his experiences – a few extracts
Mid Ride: No Train, No StrainWhat happens if the motorail service due to whisk your bike down to Italy goes bust? You ride there instead. This all began with a planning exercise based on a promise to my wife that
