If you're handy with a wrench and a voltmeter you can build your own two wheel transportation, of course the wheels are in parallel instead of tandem but it is very cool and you save a lot over the factory model. Build your own Segway, or at least a scooter that does the same thing. This is do-it-yourself at its very best. … [Read more...]
A “must see” web site
Lost track of this web site after it was moved some months ago. The original server couldn't handle the load and someone else offered to host it. It is one of the most interesting and almost surreal things I've ever seen. It is a motorcycle ride into the Chernobyl dead zone. Lots of pictures as she rides her ZX11 into an area most would fear to go. The site goes on for many … [Read more...]
Kid stuff
Why didn't they have these when I was a kid? Of course I had a collection of the Tom Swift series which was pretty cool. … [Read more...]
Good idea
La Ducati Day 2004 will be held October 10th. As I perused the events I noticed a nice touch, a helmet check/welcome area. How many times have you ridden to some event and found yourself wondering where to stash your helmet and jacket? You can use the helmet lock on the bike but there's usually only one so if there's two of you, what do you do? If it's too warm for the jacket … [Read more...]
Liar, liar…
So now we find out that was a Honda RC51 supposedly going 205mph. Most tests of that bike put the top speed around 170mph so this bike must have had one helluva lot of engine mods plus some very slippery body work - or some less than perfect speed measurement and Dan Rather reporting. … [Read more...]