Motorcycle

Reader Ride. Very Nice DT175 Restoration.

 Mike Stratton Sends in this beauty of a restoration. I especially appreciate the "before and after" style of the pics. Very nice resto. When I was a younger (and lighter) lad I seriously lusted after one of these.

Mike writes:
Hey I stumbled across your site and really liked it! Thanks for your work on it! Here is my 1978 DT175E That I restored. Hopefully you will like it enough to put the pics on your site! (Bragging rights for me to my friends!) Anyway Thanks again.

My pleasure Mike. Brag away!








Reader Ride.

Jon sends in his former Triton.

He writes:


Built this a few years back - now sold and the new owner put it back to a 'standard' Triton, you know, Gold Star pipes and plain old 2 seater with a hump and he scrapped the fairing - oh well...


Cheers
Jon
(an Englishman living in Australia)

I'd have to see it now but it seems to me that this would be hard to improve on. If you know the new owner ask him to send in a current picture just for fun. Cheers!

Link to 2010, 11'th annual Deals Gap 2-Stroke Rally Photos!

Click the Photo for a slideshow. Enjoy!

2010 NEW SUZUKI GSX1250FA TRAVELER

2010 SUZUKI GSX1250FA TRAVELER
NEW SUZUKI GSX1250FA TRAVELER


SUZUKI GSX1250FA Traveler 2010 is able with 37-liter top box with black awning and acclimation support, from 33-liter saddlebags and windshield with addition capricious for greater aegis from air . For those absent article more, however, Suzuki Italy offers a actual all-encompassing account of alternative accessories, alignment from rear fender to bout the set central bag for panniers through elements such as bracket Navigator, the catchbasin bag (from 7 to 15 / 22 liters) the bolt awning or the aboriginal motorcycle anxiety beacon.

1255 cc, four cylinder, DOHC 16-valve administration and best achievement of 98 hp at 7,500 rpm, the Suzuki FSX1250FA offers a actual acceptable cycle, abnegating the angle elements such as backward angle while no curtailment of such affairs as rear swingarm and monoshock with accelerating linkage, admixture wheels, three-spoke sports tires 120/70-17 "ant. and 180/55-17 "post. advanced anchor discs and 310 mm. Series, such as ABS, including the adjustable bench acme (20 mm) and the centermost stand.


2010 SUZUKI GSX1250FA TRAVELER2010 NEW SUZUKI GSX1250FA TRAVELER WALLPAPER

Model Suzuki GSX 1250 FA Traveler Specification
Year 2010

Engine Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity 1254.8
Bore x Stroke 79 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1

Induction Fuel Injection

Ignition / Starting Digital transistorized / electric

Max Power 98 hp
Max Torque @ 7500 rpm


Transmission / Drive 6 Speed / chain

Front Suspension Tlescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable

Rear Suspension Link-type suspension, 7-way adjustable preload, 4-way adjustable rebound

Front Brakes 2x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers

Rear Brakes Single 240mm disc

Front Tyre 120/70-ZR17

Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR17

Seat Height 805 mm - 825 mm

Dry-Weight 257 kg / 567 lb

Fuel Capacity 19 Litres

Just returned from the 11'th annual Deals Gap 2-Stroke rally!

I just got in and I'm exhausted from a fantastic week of 2-stroking in the Carolina / Tennessee mountains around Deals Gap. Outstanding week of riding and fun. More to follow. Please stay tuned!


My favorite Norton. The 850 Commando.

Extreme Custom Streetfighter Motorcycle

Extreme motorcycle modification motorsport

Extreme Custom Streetfighter Motorcycle
All full-custom motorcycle design. custom body and frame design. super wide tires and wheels. looks unique and extreme, but this cool motorcycle.

Wicked Harris Framed Custom

Sorry... I don't have any specific info on this build...


2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE - USA Specifications

2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE - USA Specifications:

Engine
Type 998cc, liquid-cooled four-cylinder DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valves)
Bore x Stroke 78.0mm X 52.2mm
Compression ratio 12.7:1
Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission 6-speed w / multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive # 530 O-ring chain

Chassis
Suspension / Front 43mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension / Rear Single shock w / piggyback reservoir, 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Brakes / Front Dual 310mm discs, radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Brakes / Rear 220mm disc, single piston caliper
Tires / Front 120/70-ZR17
Tires / Rear 190/55ZR17

Size
Length 81.5 in
Width 28.1 in
Height 44.5 in
Seat Height 32.8 in
Wheelbase 55.7 in
Rake (caster angle) 24.0 °
Trail 4.0 in
Fuel Capacity 4.8 gal
Dry Weight 454 pounds

Other
Primary Reduction Ratio 65/43 (1.512)
Secondary Reduction Ratio 47/17 (2.765)
Gear Ratio - 1st Gear 38/15 (2.533)
Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear 33/16 (2.063)
Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear 37/21 (1.762)
Gear Ratio - 4th Gear 35/23 (1.522)
Gear Ratio - 5th Gear 30/22 (1.364)
Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
Gear Ratio - 6th Gear 33/26 (1.269)

New 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE


Sports YZF-R1 LE new livery as Valentino Rossi YZF-M1 MotoGP bike, but will come in very limited quantities. MotoGP Technology with a face that fits.

2010 Yamaha YZF-R1LE new technology not only provides a lot of Valentino Rossi's championship, but also see the champion and style. The R1 is the first production motorcycle with a crankshaft crossplane. The result? Outrageous and raw torque, high rpm power to give extraordinary powers smooth delivery from the corner. While the Fiat Yamaha team put a graphic style is very smooth.

( 2010 ) NEW TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 SE



( 2010 ) NEW TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 SE
The New Triumph Daytona 675SE beauteous new liverylivery has been advised to enhance the British bike’s glassy and attenuate profile, with anew styled dejected cartoon and race-inspired pinstripes on the graphite coloured wheels.

Powered by the critically-acclaimed 675cc three-cylinder agent bearing 126bhp, the Daytona 675SE is mechanically identical to the accepted Daytona 675, which has accustomed accepted acclaim back its addition at the alpha of the year. Back barrage the accepted archetypal has won abundant alley and clue based accumulation tests adjoin its supersportsupersport chic competitors and is the apparatus of best for the acute rider.

( 2010 ) NEW TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 SE
NEW TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 SE WALLPAPER

The circuit-developed apparatus embraces the actual latest anatomy technology, including awful adult and adjustable abeyance both at the advanced and rear. These abeyance units, adjustable for both aerial and low acceleration compression damping, accord unparalleled levels of ascendancy for the antic addition while alms a plusher than accepted ride on asperous alley surfacesroad surfaces.

A abounding ambit of official accessories are accessible for the Daytona 675SE, giving owners an befalling to personalise both the looks and achievement of their machine. Clue day enthusiasts are able-bodied catered for with a cardinal of accessories, including abundant failing carbon fibre parts, a ‘plug-and-play’ quickshifter set, and admirable race-style rear set footrests and silencers developed in cooperation with Italian chase specialists Arrow Special Parts.

Modif New Yamaha WR250X

Modif New Yamaha WR250XModif New Yamaha WR250X

New Modif Husqvarna

New Modif HusqvarnaNew Modif Husqvarna

New Minerva Modif

New Minerva ModifNew Minerva Modif

Sweet Norton.

A guy I know built this for his girlfriend..


( 2010 ) NEW CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER RS-S

( 2010 ) NEW CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER RS-S
CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER RS-S 2010

The Spyder faces no absolute antagonism to date, i.e. a axial basement apparatus with two-wheels in advanced and one in back. Harley Davidson’s Street Glide Trike and Tri Glide Ultra Classic accept their distinct caster up front, afterpiece to a motorcycle, and advertise for a lot more: $19,299 for the Spyder RS compared to $33,109 for the H-D Trike and $36,689 for the Tri Glide. The aforementioned can be said for the assorted three caster about-face kits for assorted H-D and ample Honda bikes. Piaggio’s MP3 scooters behave absolutely like a motorcycle. And, the T-Rex from Campagna Motors appear with a roof and abounding cage, houses the disciplinarian and commuter side-by-side central the borderline anatomy instead of over the engine, appearance a council wheel, and sells for over $53,000 a pop.

( 2010 ) NEW CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER RS-S

( 2010 ) NEW CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER RS-S
( 2010 ) NEW CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER RS-S WALLPAPERS

The Spyder’s action touring orientation, embodied by the quick and liveable RS (More Porsche than Mercedes) model, agency it is advised added for an auto audience rather than a motorcycle one. In fact, all you charge to ride a Spyder in Quebec is a Class 5 active admittance (automobile) and booty a 7-hour specialized training session, article that is abiding to allurement abounding newcomers to the open-top experience. A motorcycle admittance additionally allows you to ride it, of course.

The V-Twin agent from Rotax (a Bombardier subsidiary) displaces 990 cc and appearance two camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and a antithesis shaft to bedew vibrations. Earlier versions of this abundant agent powered the Aprilia RSV1000R and Tuono 1000R, again the Buell 1125R and CR, area it accepted reliable and angry out added than absorbing performances. On the Spyder RS-S, the best contempo iteration, as acclimatized to the roadster’s accurate needs, delivers 106 ponies at 8,500 rpm, a accomplished 33 hp beneath than the adaptation powering the Aprilias. The accommodation is added torque over a nice, constant, ample ambit that bliss off as aboriginal as 2,000 rpm and climbs up to 77.8 ft-lb at 6,250 rpm, area it gradually tapers off en avenue to the red line.

A nice Paso In The Parking Lot of Riding Into History.


( 2010 ) NEW MINERVA FISCHER MRX 650

( 2010 ) NEW MINERVA FISCHER MRX 650
NEW MINERVA FISCHER MRX 650

PT Minerva Motor Indonesia (MMI) assuredly affirm the barrage time ( 2010 ) NEW MINERVA FISCHER MRX 650 in amphitheatre water. The plan, Minerva will authority a bendable barrage that backpack motor action 650 cc agent in July 2010.

Fischer's arrival, according Kristianto absolutely appropriate because it is the buyer of the motor in accession to Fischer, Fischer additionally accepted as the above Superbike champion. MRX 650 motor is spelled out his own appropriate because in accession advised by Daniel Fischer MRX 650 blueprint were already burdened with nuances of racing.

Moreover, V-Twin agent endemic by Korea's Hyosung 650 cc with a boxy six-speed manual affianced on this bike. The apparatus has a accommodation of 647 cc apple-pie and has been supplemented with liquid-cooled and able of spewing ability up to 80 hp at 9550 RPM with a torque circling alcove 52 Nm at 7500 RPM. In Indonesia later, Fischer MRX 650 will be ambidextrous anon with the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is additionally planned to appear to the Indonesian market.

( 2010 ) NEW MINERVA FISCHER MRX 650 MINERVA FISCHER MRX 650 PICTURE


NEW MINERVA FISCHER MRX 650 Specification

Specification of ENGINE
Engine type 647 cc liquid-cooled 90 degree V-twin
Bore and Stroke 81.55mm X 62.0mm
Compression Ratio 11.47:1
Valve Train DOHC four valves per cylinder
Fuel Management Dual Mikuni 39mm
Ignition Computer-controlled digital with variable mapping
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Six speed
Final drive 525 Regina O-ring sealed chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front suspension 43mm inverted telescopic with compression and rebound adjustment
Rear Suspension Ohlins single shock with adjustable ride height, compression damping, and spring preload
Front Brake Dual semi-floating 310mm disc, Brembo master cylinder, Goodridge steel brake lines
Rear Brake Single 210 mm disc
Front Tire Bridgestone, 120/70 ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire Bridgestone, 160/60 ZR-17 radial
DIMENSIONS
Rake 24.0 degrees
Trail 3.86 inches/98.0 mm
Wheelbase 55 inches / 1397 mm
Seat height Adjustable 29.5-31.5 inches / 749-800 mm
Actual Dry Weight, MRX 382 lbs / 166.47 kg
Actual Dry Weight, MRX (SP) 357 lbs / 157.4 kg
Actual Dry Weight, MRX (Race) 346 lbs / 150.59 kg
Fuel capacity 4.6 gallons
PERFORMANCE
Horsepower, crankshaft 80 @ 9550 RPM (with Ram Air)
Torque 52 @ 7500 RPM

source : oto.detik

2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS Review


Building a continent-crossing performance of its predecessor, 2010 Concours 14 ABS tour includes new features and latest technology support rider. Delivering better performance and comfortable SupersPort amazing distance tourism potential, the Concours 14 stands apart from its competitors.

More Technology and Refinements for this Multiple Award Winner

The performance of the natural attractions for Kawasaki, seeing how we already have nailed the performance equation with incredible sportbike Ninja ZX -14. It's amazing bike 1352 cc engine and a unique monocoque frame lent itself perfectly to this exciting new class of motorcycle sport touring the continent, and genuine Kawasaki Concours 14 and Concours 14 ABS rose straight to the top of the list of critics just two short years ago. But people who ride motorcycles are not known for their patience. Two years later, the Concours 14 generations benefit from the laundry list of all comfort, convenience and safety items carefully designed to surpass all expectations what should be the perfect sport tourer.

The biggest changes are immediately obvious: All-new bodywork not only provide new Concours 14 a more aggressive stance, it is also designed to channel more heat away from the rider for increased comfort. Meanwhile, higher than 2.75 inches, the windshield-adjustable electric cars create air pockets which are greater for drivers and passengers, and a new channel on the instrument panel relieve the low pressure area behind the windshield to cruise, even smoother still. When the weather turned cold, the new bikes have your hand closed, heated handle with ease the standards set by precise control on the space, new storage can be locked in the left fairing. Fines cruise lovers will note that all pieces of body trim was redesigned and fit together with precision and quality levels are usually found on bikes cost thousands of dollars more.

looks chiselled The new Concours 14 ABS backed by comprehensive new advanced safety electronics. The second generation K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-brake technology) depends on a strong ECU to give you a choice of two modes are very subtle, anti-lock braking connected. And while the ABS sensors on the wheels already in place, the engineers used their Concours 14 as part of the control system of traction the first time Kawasaki: KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control) monitors any speed difference between front and rear wheels to help reduce wheelspin on slippery surfaces, and provide an extra piece of mind for motorists. (KTRC of course, easily turned on and off, the rider's discretion.)

The core issues remain the same. The Concours 14 engine produces exceptional torque-to-low, followed by an impressive variety of mid-wave transition into a top-end rush on most open class sportbikes would envy. Most of the very broad powerband can be associated with its variable valve timing (VVT) system. VVT camshaft profile automatically changes according to the rpm, to improve low-end and mid-range torque without sacrificing top-end power. Advanced fuel injection, a sub-throttle valve, ram-air induction and decades of experience building the most powerful engine in the motorcycle world add up to an amazing powerplant, a major force to be reckoned with in the sport-touring segment performance.

Good rest of the wheel running Concours 14 is up to the challenge. Its unique monocoque frame provides the structural integrity of a massive joint with good handling characteristics. Embracing the machine from above, keep the bike narrow compact structure where necessary and vital system allows optimal packing a bicycle. Tetra-Lever shaft drive, which sends all that power to the rear, four-link design used to offset the tendency of squat lift and lower system drive shaft when the throttle was opened and closed, resulting in handling sportbike true - and Tetra-Lever almost entirely maintenance free. The powertrain Concours 14's have received critical praise worldwide for its silk-smooth delivery.

For that awesomely strong foundation we add carefully sculpted saddle, all the comforts you would expect and a beautiful pair of integrated, area, waterproof saddlebags - and away you go. An integrated high-speed machine with a DNA SupersPort tour without any doubt, the Concours 14 and Concours 14 ABS is more ready for you there than ever.

The second-generation Concours tour includes 14 new features and updated technology to advance the state of the art sports tourism. The Concours 14 has received praise from journalists, experts and review the current owners who have experienced other worlds, and urge the noble serenity ZX -14 Ninja-based engine, and chassis.

Kawasaki has been a showcase for the latest technology, the new Concours 14 ABS model adds several new systems designed to enhance the riding experience. KTRC, Kawasaki's first traction control system, helping to provide peace of mind when negotiating slippery surfaces. ACT II K-selected, ABS brakes complement coactive sports oriented driver's input with additional strength enhancements to improve braking performance on various surfaces increased.

Both versions include a number of upgrades, bodywork repairs and changes in detail that could improve rider comfort, and make long distance travel easier than ever before. A windshield of a larger offering extra protection to wind and disappearing hot new bodywork to provide better management. A number of additional new features, such as the handle is heated, the functions of a computer upgrade, relocated the glove box and tank bag hook offers added convenience and enhance performance Concours 14's touring.

A Nice Pair Of Confederates



Motor Minerva R150 VX Modification

For those of you who doubted the courage of the motor Minerva R150 VX assume to anticipate again. Because the motor Anyar Minerva's has accepted a adequately reliable performance.

The robustness of the new agent aloof launched on 27 April 2010 was accepted in the accomplished R150 VX Endurance Tour accident captivated by PT Minerva Motor Indonesia (MMI) beyond the artery Jakarta to Bandung via Puncak a meandering weekend.

Testing begins from breadth MT Haryono, Jakarta appear the summit. In this aboriginal date of Minerva R150 VX allure admiration. Severe accordance or accordance frequently encountered in Minerva R150 accept ahead been bargain significantly.

Handling of this bike was adequate and about reasonable 'according to' aback asked to action through curves or alike army the road.

Line the top of the ascend was not alike accomplish the motor captivation accommodation of 150 cc agent was out of breath. Uphill aisle in the arena can calmly be eaten by Minerva R150 VX.

Apart from the top, angle the aliment is still a trip, actuality abeyant upside bottomward in the advanced and monoshock at the aback accepted to be actual accessible although detikOto too bendable according to the admeasurement of a motor sport.

And aback they appetite to analysis the speed, the alley additionally presents the Cianjur arena forth a beeline alley about three afar was as if giving a adventitious for the tester to verify the achievement of the agent 150 cc, SOHC Advance Balancer Oil Cooler with aiguille ability up to 13.5 dk with the torque alcove 10 , 5 Nm.

There a tester can alike accompany this VX Minerva R150 ran up to 130 km / h with ease. "It could be faster if the alley was added quiet," he said.

But altered things appear aback the associates entered the burghal of Bandung. In a burghal inhabited by abounding fathers of this beautiful, associates were greeted by cartage jams that action on about all roads.

But again, Minerva R150 VX prove kenyamananya. Bandung artery bottleneck is not too acquainted acknowledgment to Minerva R150 VX administration that feels appealing exciting.

And aback he accomplished the goal, it turns out that ammunition burning Minerva R150 VX bashed to bisect the absolute acreage is a actual assorted artery that was classified as able and alone had 1:45 km per liter.
Motor Minerva R150 VX Modification

Kawasaki ER-6N Review


If international standards are used, then a motor-status should "big motor" when powered with a capacity of 600cc and above 33 hp. Kawasaki ER-6N-capacity 650cc two-cylinder inline engine is powered 70 hp. A performance that is more than enough to bloat the All new Ducati Monster 696 though. Moreover, the estimated cost only $ 13,000

Reader Ride. A rare 1971 T120RV, a 5 speed Bonneville.

This in from Dogtown Cycles.  They write:

A rare T120RV, a 5 speed Bonneville from 1971 with matching engine and frame numbers. The T120RV was released in the US in 1972, to permit Triumph to use them in American Motorcycle Association production-based racing.  But a few were imported in late model year 1971.  In order to race, all bikes had to be made and sold to the public in the same basic form as they would be raced. To meet this requirement Triumph had to produce and sell 200 of them before they qualified.

The Engine/Frame number, T120RV GE25619 is coded as follows:  The 'T120R denotes this is a 650cc Bonneville, 'R' for a road bike, the 'V' five speed. The first 'G' in the engine and frame number represents June and the 'E' is for 1971 production.  As you can see it has the original and correct Triumph logo printed behind the engine serial number, for 1969 and later models.

With the exception of the stamping on the engine case, there were no external differences between the 4- and 5-speeds. They had the same final drive ratios and sprockets, and the 5-speeds were significantly quicker.

This bike has been completely rebuilt with less than 100 miles since. The engine was thoroughly gone through with a new valve job, guides, rings (std.), main & rod bearings (std.), gaskets, seals,etc. HPC coated TT pipes with removeable internal baffles. It was upgraded with a 1973 disc brake front end with resurfaced rotor, new seals/fluid and polished lower legs.  New Marzocchi shocks at the rear. It has like-new  4.00 x 19 Street Tracker tires front and rear on excellent original rims and spokes.

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