Too late for the holidays but if you're a biker, and you need just the right thing to subtly show what you think about all the time, try these motorcycle rings. Ulrich Ehlers makes jewelry over in Germany. A lot of it is oriented to the biker crowd and it's pretty neat. Every now and then you might run across something like this in a motorcycle shop off the beaten path but … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Design for Baby Boomer Riders
How should motorcycles adapt for aging riders? If you've been on the road since the 60's or 70's, you, ahem, ... we, might begin looking for a few things on our bikes the twenty something rider wouldn't think about. There was an interesting article yesterday on how the automotive industry is changing as it recognizes the increasing number of older drivers. Brighter and … [Read more...]
Hybrid Motorcycles are not necessary – part 2
So, Yamaha wants a hybrid motorcycle before the end of the decade. Can someone explain why? When Yamaha president Takashi Kajikawa said that was one of his goals for the company, it had me scratching my head. A couple months ago I said there was no need for hybrid motorcycles (right before the Gen-Ryu appeared) and I'll say it again. Motorcycles already get great mileage and … [Read more...]
Smartuki video
If you doubt that motorcycle powered cars have potential, you need to see this. Also listen, it sure doesn't sound like your average Smart car! The videos are no longer available. see also Smartuki … [Read more...]
Vespa exploded view
Cutaway drawings and exploded views are a neat way to see how mechanical things go together but what if you did it with the real thing? There was an art exhibit in Turin where the artist took three Vespa scooters, left one intact, removed the outer panels on the next and completely disassembled the third. It was suspended with all of the parts in proper relationship, just like … [Read more...]
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