Honda CBR1000RR
Asphalt Killers
Just catching up on my reading over at Hell For Leather and noticed Wes wrote up the new Deth Killers Asphalt resistant jeans. Basically these have a kevlar weave instead of panels and are a skinny jean. Someone buy me these and i'll do things... indecent things.
New Weapons in the Superbike Kawasaki
New Weapons in the Superbike Kawasaki
new motorcycles from kawasaki specifically for racing
New June 22 last Kompas.com sketch drawings showing the Kawasaki ZX-10R as a potential new weapon in the event the Superbike World Championship (SBK) and also under the banner of the MotoGP Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT). To know the robustness and performance machine, the ZX-10R will be tested at the track owned by Suzuki. Reportedly, the kitchen and prepared a new runway capable of spraying power reached 200 dk. Kawasaki will compete with the Yamaha R1, Honda Fireblade or Suzuki GSX-R1000. In the event SBK, ZX-10R will be ridden by Tom Sykes and Chris Vermeulen
new motorcycles from kawasaki specifically for racing
Kawasaki Z750R Review
Kawasaki Z750R Review, wistful again from Kawasaki, Z series, which will bulldoze his rivals, who would be king street. see and note the following reviews:
Additional "R" on the back line with changes made to the brakes and exhaust. Another part is a touch-to enhance the comfort-is a component of the chassis, front forks are fully adjustable, shock and a new rear swing arm of aluminum, radial front brakes with stainless steel hose plaited (braided). To give the impression of a fresh appearance, also carried a touch of design on the front shield, indicators, and the back foot. Position handlebars also established for motorists get a better comfort when triggered. Unfortunately Kawasaki did not want to tell the price. "Z750R is an impressive package. In addition, also to establish its exclusive status. greatness can only be felt next year," chirped Sales and Marketing Manager of Kawasaki Motors UK Michael Johnstone.
Ducati Give Loans Low Interest Bearing in America
Starting this February until late March Ducati offers with low interest rates that reached 1.99 percent.
Ducati products that use payment via credit including equipment, apparel and merchandaise. The news circulating, in 2009 or 2010 products obtain credit, such as the Ducati Monster 696, 796 hypermotard, Streetfighter and Streetfighter S.
According to Ducati, as reported from autoevolution, Friday (2/4/2011), "Spring is a good time to prepare new Ducati products,"
However, those interested in this offer should know that opportunities are available is very limited.In addition to news about product offerings in terms of financing Ducati, Ducati will be bringing Diavel with new strength to the Ducati showroom in America.
In fact, the 162hp motor with power, can now be ordered via an online reservation system.The price has been set for 2011 in the United Diavel USD16.995 price or Rp 150 million, while for the carbon version is sold at USD19.995 or Rp 180 million, and for carbon versions red Diavel USD20.395 or around Rp 183 million.
End of 2010 Ducati won in U.S.
Ducati motorcycle brand is one of Italy's output, but its sales in America are very high, whereas Ducati industry if it is currently experiencing a decline.
This achievement marks a turning point for Ducati in North America," said Cristiano Silei, CEO of Ducati North America.
End of 2010 Ducati won in U.S., In addition, Ducati closed the year with success in North America, thanks to a number of new products (hypermotard 796, hypermotard 1100EVO and EVO SP, ABS Monster 696, Monster 796, 848EVO Superbike, Superbike 1198S Corse and Multistrada 1200 families), and dealers who have supported dynamic marketing program.
In 2010, sales increased seven percent of spare parts, accessories up to five percent and apparel sales increased by 24 percent.
Launches Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak
Launches Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak
Giving the name and the launch of this bike Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Peak, in because Greg Tracy won the race Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2010, become a name.
This race began in 1916, and until recently in the international races in the FIA made by gaining 7 classes from 250 to 1200cc category, "said Ducati who want to retain the title of champion for this season will be held in June 2011.
2011 Boulevard S40 Features
2011 Boulevard S40 Features
Engine Features
Boulevard S40 features 652cc four-stroke engine, SOHC, single-cylinder engine with TSCC (Twin Swirl Combustion Chambers) cylinder head and high mass crankshaft that produces a powerful energy and low-end torque.
A black engine case and cylinder with polished cylinder head fins offer finished appearance. Zinc-plated cylinder mounting bolts (high quality plated finish is corrosion resistant) blends with black engine color for a more detailed view.
A decompression system with automatic electric starter provides quick, easy engine starting.
Boulevard S40 is equipped with precision electronic ignition system with maintenance-free battery.
Chassis Features
Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear brake drum-type give a strong, reliable braking performance.
A "rear tire and slim 19" width 15 front tires give the appearance of a classic car.
Polished spoke wheels give a classic look like larger cruiser models and fork bracket features polished finish coat of durable attractive and clear.
A, sleek appearance of the saddle adds Boulevard S40 is efficient. The height of the seat is low (only 27.6 inches) is great for entry-level rider who is less than or.
Boulevard S40 is equipped with fuel tank draw a tear drop-shaped (2.8 gal capacity) with flush-mounted speedometer.
Custom flat handlebar design provides the appearance, clean, sporty, while custom-style rear view mirrors provide an interesting view (similar to larger Boulevard models).
Rear reflector integrated with the taillight for a clean, finished appearance to the back of the bike.
Transmission Features
A 5-speed transmission with belt-drive system is low maintenance. Belt drive is quiet, durable, easy to adjust and clean.
source: www.suzukicycles.com
Engine Features
Boulevard S40 features 652cc four-stroke engine, SOHC, single-cylinder engine with TSCC (Twin Swirl Combustion Chambers) cylinder head and high mass crankshaft that produces a powerful energy and low-end torque.
A black engine case and cylinder with polished cylinder head fins offer finished appearance. Zinc-plated cylinder mounting bolts (high quality plated finish is corrosion resistant) blends with black engine color for a more detailed view.
A decompression system with automatic electric starter provides quick, easy engine starting.
Boulevard S40 is equipped with precision electronic ignition system with maintenance-free battery.
Chassis Features
Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear brake drum-type give a strong, reliable braking performance.
A "rear tire and slim 19" width 15 front tires give the appearance of a classic car.
Polished spoke wheels give a classic look like larger cruiser models and fork bracket features polished finish coat of durable attractive and clear.
A, sleek appearance of the saddle adds Boulevard S40 is efficient. The height of the seat is low (only 27.6 inches) is great for entry-level rider who is less than or.
Boulevard S40 is equipped with fuel tank draw a tear drop-shaped (2.8 gal capacity) with flush-mounted speedometer.
Custom flat handlebar design provides the appearance, clean, sporty, while custom-style rear view mirrors provide an interesting view (similar to larger Boulevard models).
Rear reflector integrated with the taillight for a clean, finished appearance to the back of the bike.
Transmission Features
A 5-speed transmission with belt-drive system is low maintenance. Belt drive is quiet, durable, easy to adjust and clean.
Boulevard M50 spesifikasi
Boulevard M50 spesifikasi
Boulevard M50 spesifikasi
Chassis
Brakes Front Disc brake Disc brake
Brakes Rear Drum brake Drum brake
Color Black/White, Orange/Black Black
Curb Weight 265 kg (584 lbs) 265 kg (584 lbs)
Final Drive Shaft Drive Shaft Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.5 L (4.1/3.4 US/Imp gal) 15.5 L (4.1/3.4 US/Imp gal)
Ground Clearance 140 mm (5.5 in) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Overall Length 2395 mm (94.3 in) 2395 mm (94.3 in)
Overall Width 920 mm (36.2 in) 920 mm (36.2 in)
Seat Height 700 mm (27.6 in) 700 mm (27.6 in)
Suspension Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Tires Front 130/90-16M/C 67H, tubeless 130/90-16M/C 67H, tubeless
Tires Rear 170/80-15M/C 77H, tubeless 170/80-15M/C 77H, tubeless
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh 5-speed constant mesh
Wheelbase 1655 mm (65.2 in) 1655 mm (65.2 in)
Engine
Bore Stroke 83.0 mm (3.268 in) x 74.4 mm (2.929 in) 83.0 mm (3.268 in) x 74.4 mm (2.929 in)
Compression Ratio 9.4 : 1 9.4 : 1
Engine 805 cc (49.1 cu. in), 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, OHC, 45-degree V-twin 805 cc (49.1 cu. in), 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, OHC, 45-degree V-twin
Fuel System Fuel injection Fuel injection
Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized) Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication Wet sump Wet sump
Starter Electric Electric
sumber: www.suzukicycles.com
Boulevard M50 spesifikasiChassis
Brakes Front Disc brake Disc brake
Brakes Rear Drum brake Drum brake
Color Black/White, Orange/Black Black
Curb Weight 265 kg (584 lbs) 265 kg (584 lbs)
Final Drive Shaft Drive Shaft Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.5 L (4.1/3.4 US/Imp gal) 15.5 L (4.1/3.4 US/Imp gal)
Ground Clearance 140 mm (5.5 in) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Overall Length 2395 mm (94.3 in) 2395 mm (94.3 in)
Overall Width 920 mm (36.2 in) 920 mm (36.2 in)
Seat Height 700 mm (27.6 in) 700 mm (27.6 in)
Suspension Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Link type, coil spring, oil damped Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Tires Front 130/90-16M/C 67H, tubeless 130/90-16M/C 67H, tubeless
Tires Rear 170/80-15M/C 77H, tubeless 170/80-15M/C 77H, tubeless
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh 5-speed constant mesh
Wheelbase 1655 mm (65.2 in) 1655 mm (65.2 in)
Engine
Bore Stroke 83.0 mm (3.268 in) x 74.4 mm (2.929 in) 83.0 mm (3.268 in) x 74.4 mm (2.929 in)
Compression Ratio 9.4 : 1 9.4 : 1
Engine 805 cc (49.1 cu. in), 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, OHC, 45-degree V-twin 805 cc (49.1 cu. in), 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, OHC, 45-degree V-twin
Fuel System Fuel injection Fuel injection
Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized) Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Lubrication Wet sump Wet sump
Starter Electric Electric
sumber: www.suzukicycles.com
featur Suzuki boulevard
featur Suzuki boulevard, , offset crank pins to reduce engine vibration without counterbalancer for a more comfortable journey
Custom-styled exhaust designed for a deep rumbling sound and tuned low rpm power
Electronic fuel injection system features Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) - maintains optimum air velocity in the intake tract for smooth low-to mid rpm throttle response and high torque output - includes Auto Fast Idle System (AFIS)
Five-speed transmission has a high fifth gear ratio for relaxed highway cruising
Fuel injected, 50 cubic inch, eight-valve, liquid-cooled, 45 degree V-twin engine tuned for exceptional power and torque low rpm
Low-maintenance shaft final-drive system is clean-running with low torque reaction
Pulsed secondary air-injection system introduces air into the exhaust ports to ignite unburned hydrocarbons and reduce emissions - CA. spec.
Custom-styled exhaust designed for a deep rumbling sound and tuned low rpm power
Electronic fuel injection system features Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) - maintains optimum air velocity in the intake tract for smooth low-to mid rpm throttle response and high torque output - includes Auto Fast Idle System (AFIS)
Five-speed transmission has a high fifth gear ratio for relaxed highway cruising
Fuel injected, 50 cubic inch, eight-valve, liquid-cooled, 45 degree V-twin engine tuned for exceptional power and torque low rpm
Low-maintenance shaft final-drive system is clean-running with low torque reaction
Pulsed secondary air-injection system introduces air into the exhaust ports to ignite unburned hydrocarbons and reduce emissions - CA. spec.
Pulsar 220: Features Rich, Competitive Price!
Pulsar 220: Features Rich, Competitive Price!
PT Bajaj Auto Indonesia (BAI), sure, Pulsar 220 which was recently launched to compete in the premium segment motorcycles national facing Honda and Yamaha Scorpio Tiger. Its main weapon, feature-rich and more competitive price to $ 6 million-an. Pulsar 220 cost Rp 18.6 million on the road in Jakarta.
Projector Lamp
Interesting features of this bike-some of which have not been found on its competitors-that is the instrument panel that combines an analog display (tachometer) and digital (speedometer). The information displayed is two trip meters, fuel indicator, speed, air filters, oil temperature, oil volume, and battery.
Still on the instrument panel, for security, also planted beside a standard indicator which lights up if you have not bent to the inside (while driving). Lamp sein dilangkapi with automatic sensors that can turn off after we finished the handlebars, similar to that used in the car. Others, the main lights (headlights) projector style similar to that used luxury cars output current.
"We always give more added value in a product. The price we set for the Pulsar 220 is the most fitting for a sport bike: do not be more expensive or cheaper," said Vice President BAI Director Dinesh Kulkarni.
Without the Kick Starter
Although a lot of features, there are other riders who do not need a motorcycle owned by this, namely starter feet (kick-starter). Almost all motorcycle sport in Indonesia to use it. Indonesian Consumers were already accustomed to using it (especially when the battery is worn out).
source: otomotif.kompas.com
PT Bajaj Auto Indonesia (BAI), sure, Pulsar 220 which was recently launched to compete in the premium segment motorcycles national facing Honda and Yamaha Scorpio Tiger. Its main weapon, feature-rich and more competitive price to $ 6 million-an. Pulsar 220 cost Rp 18.6 million on the road in Jakarta.
Projector Lamp
Interesting features of this bike-some of which have not been found on its competitors-that is the instrument panel that combines an analog display (tachometer) and digital (speedometer). The information displayed is two trip meters, fuel indicator, speed, air filters, oil temperature, oil volume, and battery.
Still on the instrument panel, for security, also planted beside a standard indicator which lights up if you have not bent to the inside (while driving). Lamp sein dilangkapi with automatic sensors that can turn off after we finished the handlebars, similar to that used in the car. Others, the main lights (headlights) projector style similar to that used luxury cars output current.
"We always give more added value in a product. The price we set for the Pulsar 220 is the most fitting for a sport bike: do not be more expensive or cheaper," said Vice President BAI Director Dinesh Kulkarni.
Without the Kick Starter
Although a lot of features, there are other riders who do not need a motorcycle owned by this, namely starter feet (kick-starter). Almost all motorcycle sport in Indonesia to use it. Indonesian Consumers were already accustomed to using it (especially when the battery is worn out).
source: otomotif.kompas.com
MotoGP 2011 Qatar
The 2011 MotoGP premier class season got off to a predictable start at Losail on Sunday night, with four of the top five spots going to HRC machines. Casey Stoner, who has been fast since setting foot bum on his RC212V in Valencia last November, qualified on the pole, jousted with Pedrosa for the first half of the race, and then left the diminutive Spaniard in his wake for Honda’s first season opening win since 2003. Defending world champion Jorge Lorenzo ran about as well as he could, and seemed delighted to finish second. Was this possibly the entire 2011 season in microcosm?
As 2010 showed us, it is unwise to draw too many conclusions from one race, especially if that race is the season opener, run at night in some feudal middle east sheikdom, on a track that is similar to only two or three others on the entire circuit. (before I forget, what were the brolly girls shielding the riders from at 9:00 at night?) The MotoGP winter testing program had been pointing toward a successful campaign for Honda in 2011, and tonight’s race did nothing to dispel that notion.
Stoner, Lorenzo and Pedrosa started from the front row and took the early lead, although Pedrosa didn’t show us his patented rocket-like start from last year. The three were quickly joined by Dovizioso and Simoncelli, and these five riders held onto the top five spots all the way to the finish. For a few laps it looked as though Pedrosa wanted to run away from the field, but Stoner reeled him in on Lap 12, and Lorenzo, fighting to stay relevant, came back from third position to pass Pedrosa on Lap 15. He did not appear seriously interested in trying to chase down Stoner, and so that was that.
At the Top of the Food Chain, it’s All Honda and Yamaha …
Honda is LOADED this year, with at least four riders capable of the podium, compared to two at Yamaha and (perhaps) one at Ducati. Andrea Dovizioso, wearing Repsol orange, took all evening before finally outdueling Marco “Weird Al” Simoncelli, in his flashy San Carlo colors, for a more-than-usually-interesting 4th place finish. Dovizioso should have “Forgotten Man” stitched into the seat of his leathers this season, as Stoner and Pedrosa clearly have captured the world’s attention. However, I expect both Dovi and Simoncelli on a few podiums this season, assuming Simoncelli’s rugged riding style doesn’t land him in traction.
The factory Yamaha team, in any other year, might feel very good about itself, but not this year. True, Lorenzo is his smooth, effortless self, and will likely battle Stoner, and Pedrosa, for the 2011 title all the way to Valencia. Teammate Ben Spies, who finished a respectable 6th tonight, is a keeper who will continue to improve this year, and will likely see a few podiums himself. One of the highlights of tonight’s race was Spies’ short battle with Valentino Rossi, won by the American.
… while Trouble Abounds at the Bottom
The concerns surrounding the Ducati garages heading into tonight’s fray were fully intact coming out. Rossi, battling his still-healing shoulder as well as the Desmosedici, managed a 7th place finish, but appeared to be working terribly hard for such a, um, nondescript result. Teammate Nicky Hayden, far from challenging Rossi for supremacy in the factory garage, dawdled his way to a 13th place start, but managed to pass a few weaklings during the race, finishing 9th. Hector Barbera, on his newly painted GP11, found something in qualifying and started 6th, but steadily lost whatever it was and ended up 12th, finally getting aced at the finish line by happy rookie Cal Crutchlow in the Monster Tech 3 satellite Yamaha.
Across the tracks at the Pramac garage, where last year someone thought it would be a good idea to drop Aleix Espargaro and Mika Kallio in favor of Randy de Puniet and Loris Capirossi, tonight’s race became a laugh riot early on. De Puniet attempted to go through rather aggressively on teammate Capirossi on Lap 1. In the process, he: 1) crashed heavily, getting a booboo on his knee, and 2) smacked the clutch lever on Capirossi’s bike, such that it embossed the fingers on his left hand, causing his eventual painful retirement on Lap 2. Rookie Karel Abraham, riding his dad’s GP12, did manage to keep it upright, and was the last rider to cross the finish line for what promises NOT to be the last time this season.
The Rizla Suzuki Girls wish Alvaro Bautista a speedy recovery.
As a result of Alvaro Bautista’s practice crash on Friday, in which he broke his thigh bone, tonight’s race was the first MotoGP premier class race since 1974 NOT to feature a Suzuki in the starting lineup. Bautista’s injury is potentially game-changing problem for shaky Suzuki program that was showing flashes of, um, hope in testing. Unfortunately, he had run 16th in FP1, 14th in FP2, and was 16th in FP3 when he crashed. (If he is prone to such acts, Loris Capirossi is probably sniggering in the general direction of his former Japanese masters. However, after running 13th, 15th and 10th in these same practices and qualifying 14th, ol’ Capirex doesn’t have a whole lot of room to snigger at anyone.) American John Hopkins has been tagged to fill in for Bautista while he recovers. Hopkins, who rode Suzukis in the premier class between 2003 and 2007, was last seen accumulating 57 points for Kawasaki in the 2008 season.
Random Thoughts
The one Honda rider who DOES NOT yet have it together this season is Toni Elias. Fresh off his inaugural Moto2 title last season, he regained his premier class seat this year with LCR racing, which chose him over Randy de Puniet. Despite his long history riding Hondas and his success at Moto2, he has been unable to generate any speed at all this year. Unsurprisingly, he qualified last on Saturday and crashed out of last place on Lap 19, putting an end to his misery for this night.
Speaking of De Puniet, it would be remiss of me not to note that he qualified (11th) ahead of where he finished again tonight (DNF).
Early last season, when Rossi got hurt, I prematurely awarded the builder’s trophy to Honda, which they then promptly turned around and lost, again, to the Yamahas. Is it too early to award the 2011 trophy to Honda?
For those interested in the junior MotoGP classes, Stefan Bradl took the Moto2 contest in a strong effort, while Nicolas Terol, free from the mojo of Marc Marquez, who graduated to Moto2 after his 2010 title, took the win tonight in the 125 class.
As 2010 showed us, it is unwise to draw too many conclusions from one race, especially if that race is the season opener, run at night in some feudal middle east sheikdom, on a track that is similar to only two or three others on the entire circuit. (before I forget, what were the brolly girls shielding the riders from at 9:00 at night?) The MotoGP winter testing program had been pointing toward a successful campaign for Honda in 2011, and tonight’s race did nothing to dispel that notion.
 As they did in the pre-season tests, Casey Stoner (27) and Dani Pedrosa (26) showed the Honda RC212V is the machine to beat this season. |
 Defending the #1 plate will be a tall effort for Jorge Lorenzo with a resurgent Casey Stoner chasing him. |
Honda is LOADED this year, with at least four riders capable of the podium, compared to two at Yamaha and (perhaps) one at Ducati. Andrea Dovizioso, wearing Repsol orange, took all evening before finally outdueling Marco “Weird Al” Simoncelli, in his flashy San Carlo colors, for a more-than-usually-interesting 4th place finish. Dovizioso should have “Forgotten Man” stitched into the seat of his leathers this season, as Stoner and Pedrosa clearly have captured the world’s attention. However, I expect both Dovi and Simoncelli on a few podiums this season, assuming Simoncelli’s rugged riding style doesn’t land him in traction.
 Andrea Dovizioso (4) and Marco Simoncelli (58) were also competitive on Honda machines, finishing fourth and fifth respectively. |
 Ben Spies (11) beat Valentino Rossi (46), the man he replaced with the Yamaha factory team, to finish sixth. |
The concerns surrounding the Ducati garages heading into tonight’s fray were fully intact coming out. Rossi, battling his still-healing shoulder as well as the Desmosedici, managed a 7th place finish, but appeared to be working terribly hard for such a, um, nondescript result. Teammate Nicky Hayden, far from challenging Rossi for supremacy in the factory garage, dawdled his way to a 13th place start, but managed to pass a few weaklings during the race, finishing 9th. Hector Barbera, on his newly painted GP11, found something in qualifying and started 6th, but steadily lost whatever it was and ended up 12th, finally getting aced at the finish line by happy rookie Cal Crutchlow in the Monster Tech 3 satellite Yamaha.
 Nicky Hayden had to come to a complete stop in avoiding running over a fallen Randy De Puniet. Though he lost a lot of ground in the incident he recovered to finish ninth. |
The Rizla Suzuki Girls wish Alvaro Bautista a speedy recovery.Random Thoughts
The one Honda rider who DOES NOT yet have it together this season is Toni Elias. Fresh off his inaugural Moto2 title last season, he regained his premier class seat this year with LCR racing, which chose him over Randy de Puniet. Despite his long history riding Hondas and his success at Moto2, he has been unable to generate any speed at all this year. Unsurprisingly, he qualified last on Saturday and crashed out of last place on Lap 19, putting an end to his misery for this night.
Speaking of De Puniet, it would be remiss of me not to note that he qualified (11th) ahead of where he finished again tonight (DNF).
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For those interested in the junior MotoGP classes, Stefan Bradl took the Moto2 contest in a strong effort, while Nicolas Terol, free from the mojo of Marc Marquez, who graduated to Moto2 after his 2010 title, took the win tonight in the 125 class.
G.P. Chopper Sculptures
Greg Parigian and I were friends in junior high. Until about 6 years ago, I hadn't seen or talked to him since 1969. If you scroll down in the right column, you'll find a picture of us on our chopped stingrays that was once used for this blog's header. Greg sent a couple of emails with photos the other day. The text below is combination of them explaining the chopper sculptures he made in the 70's.
"Back in the early 70's I made some Harley chopper sculptures. I was selling and trading them for Harley parts to Hells Angels and Satan's Slaves. I would sketch their bike and then make a sculpture of it.
I think I made about 50 of them, but only saved one. I would sign them by putting a "P" on the rear wheel. The sculptures where all about 18" long and 12" tall. They had no bolts or nuts in them, they were all just metal I bought in the metal yard. They were welded together with gas torch and do not remember if I ever brazed any of them.
I was living in Canoga Park at the time and one of my neighbors was a guy they called big Louie. He was then the president of the Satan's Slaves. He rode a really cool bike, a chopped Knucklehead with a extended springer. I made one of his bike that was really nice. Some of them were clear coated. I also made them for other club members. Some of these guys were really scary. But they always paid me or gave me what I wanted in trade. I almost collected enough parts to build a flathead 80". - Greg
Two degrees of separation. Here's a photo of Satan's Slave Louie. I think I grabbed it from the Satan's Crate blog and believe it's from a Easyriders in the 80's. -CK
Anybody out there seen or have or seen one of Greg's sculptures? If you have something like it, look for a "P" or "GP" on the rear wheel.
"Back in the early 70's I made some Harley chopper sculptures. I was selling and trading them for Harley parts to Hells Angels and Satan's Slaves. I would sketch their bike and then make a sculpture of it.
I think I made about 50 of them, but only saved one. I would sign them by putting a "P" on the rear wheel. The sculptures where all about 18" long and 12" tall. They had no bolts or nuts in them, they were all just metal I bought in the metal yard. They were welded together with gas torch and do not remember if I ever brazed any of them.
I was living in Canoga Park at the time and one of my neighbors was a guy they called big Louie. He was then the president of the Satan's Slaves. He rode a really cool bike, a chopped Knucklehead with a extended springer. I made one of his bike that was really nice. Some of them were clear coated. I also made them for other club members. Some of these guys were really scary. But they always paid me or gave me what I wanted in trade. I almost collected enough parts to build a flathead 80". - Greg
Two degrees of separation. Here's a photo of Satan's Slave Louie. I think I grabbed it from the Satan's Crate blog and believe it's from a Easyriders in the 80's. -CK
Anybody out there seen or have or seen one of Greg's sculptures? If you have something like it, look for a "P" or "GP" on the rear wheel.
Fighter Friday
Generally I like my fighters light and agile, but if it's all about power and speed why not a Hayabusa. There is a few of these floating around the net but this one stood out to me.
Feedback on my CB110
After one week of using my CB110, I guess I can now give my comment on its performance since with regards to his structure and form I can't say anything but perfect.
Just to give you an idea on the different features of a CB110, look at the picture below.
Just to give you an idea on the different features of a CB110, look at the picture below.
Now in terms of its performance, hmmmm.....i get a nice acceleration, the handling is great, can be maneuvered easily as if you are just riding an underbone.
So far the maximum speed that I was able to attain at the moment is around 90kph, take note, my bike is just one week old and the reading hasn't reached 100kms, so I really don't want to push my CB110 yet to its limit.
Another thing that I'm trying to feel is the common issue for other CB110 owners, some CB110 owners told us that their unit manifested the "sinok" issue everytime that they are running their unit in 4th gear. So far, I have not encountered it with my unit.
Well, nothing much to mention that definitely I can say that I'm enjoying my ride with my CB110.
Next post will be the actual computation of my CB110 fuel consumption. Hopefully, it will be near 60-70kms/liter of gasoline as what Honda advertised.
Ride safe everyone!
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