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Print article Jul 03 2009 Guess it is about time for some new mufflers..plus one weird ride

written by shelzmike | 17 Views | 2 Replies

Well, today my oldest son was at my mom's house doing work to make money so he can buy himself a skateboard. Anyway, I went to go get him and decided to take the honda. Well, the first thing that happened was that ANOTHER pair of sunglasses broke when I was trying to put them on with my helmet on - that is like 3 pair in the past 4 months! So anyway, I HAVE to have sunglasses to ride or to be in the sun for that matter, so I have to wear them with one of the "arms" broken. No big deal really.

So I love the trip to my mom's house (in the country of course) and there are awesome roads with moderate twisties and long sloping hills and straightaways. I was in a weird mood, so I leaned down over top of my gas tank (sort of like you ride a sport bike) to minimize ...... Read More

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Jul 02 2009 Front tire wear

written by RonK | 57 Views | 18 Replies | Print article

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I get about 4,000 miles per 1/32nd inch of tread on my front 880 Metzelers. They started with 6/32 and after 16,000 miles, have 2/32 left. I don't know exactly when to change--I'm thinking at 1/32 of tread.

Have any of you folks had a blowout with near bald tires any more than new ones? Or ever even had a blowout? : Huh?

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RonK

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Jul 02 2009 Loud Pipes

written by LowRidinMexican | 83 Views | 15 Replies | Print article

In response to bills post

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Jun 30 2009 ticket for loud pipes?

written by BillTheCat | 23 Views | 1 Reply | Print article

By Basem Wasef Smile

MIC Offers Standardized Way to Measure Motorcycle Exhaust Volume Levels

Loud pipes If you've ever gotten a ticket for loud pipes that seemed completely arbitrary, you'll probably appreciate the Motorcycle Industry Council's latest effort. It took three years and $250,000 to field-test and develop the system encapsulated in SAE document J2825, entitled "Measurement of Exhaust Sound Pressure Levels of Stationary On-Highway Motorcycles."

The methodology promises an objective, scientific way to decide which motorcycles are breaking the law with their loud exhausts. The procedure includes two tests which are intended to be easily administered roadside: an idle test and a set RPM test. The recommend limits include ...... Read More

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Jun 30 2009 New Yamaha Hybrid announced

written by Goliath616 | 53 Views | 9 Replies | Print article

Back in 2005, Yamaha showed the wacky 2005 Gen-Ryu hybrid concept bike at the Tokyo Motor Show amidst a raft of other very non-conventional two wheelers such as the aptly named FC-Me fuel cell bike, the ingenious Deinonychus elec tric reconfigurable motorcycle, the Chivicker, Passol and the Maxam two-wheeled limousine. Now it appears certain the bike will become a showroom model in 2010. A series of patent applications detail the new motorcycle which uses the YZF-R6 600cc engine to turn a generator which in turn powers the rear wheel. History shows that every Yamaha styling patent published over the last 20 years has resulted in a full production machine, so ...... Read More

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Jun 29 2009 120mph in just seven seconds

written by BillTheCat | 114 Views | 22 Replies | Print article

"In less than five months we took a suggestion and turned it into a motorcycle. A motorcycle that is unlike anything I have ever ridden. No gas, no oil, no clutch, no need to even warm up the engine- no engine. Gone is the age old ritual of rhythmical throttle blips that can audible seduce a motorcyclist into a pre ride trance- now your bike waits for you. Enter what may be the next big thing in motorcycles; invisible, nearly silent and magically linear power,

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/06/motoczysz-e1pc-d1g1tal-superbi.html

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Jun 27 2009 So this is where my Ridin Buddies went to.

written by Ringo | 97 Views | 14 Replies | Print article

Woa! thanks for the invite LRG, long time no read. The other place got a little to uppity for me, glad to see so many familiar handles Smile

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Jun 27 2009 2010 Honda VFR1200

written by BillTheCat | 46 Views | 6 Replies | Print article

2010 next-generation Honda VFR
It's been more than eight years since the venerable VFR received its last significant update
Main frame spars are massive and near-horizontal, indicating chassis stiffness in line with big horsepower radical V-4 (rumored to be as much as 200 at the crank)

Story......... http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/newsandupdates/122_0906_2010_honda_vfr1200/index.html

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