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NYPD breaks up major motorcycle theft ring

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Looks like the NYPD broke up a very large and sophisticated motorcycle theft ring. Recent vintage high performance bikes were the target, which were quickly parted out and sold on the internet. They even had a garbage hauler paid off to carry away scrap. Great police work, Thanks Guys! … [Read more...]

Segway spinners

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You know what the Segway is, the two wheeled self balancing scooter, well the consumer electronics show is going on right now and, like any show, the exhibitors keep trying to attract as many visitors to their booth as possible. MTX Audio, the company that sponsors Jake Zemke, put spinners on their Segway. Hmm..., maybe next we get 22 inchers with low profile tires? Thanks to … [Read more...]

Motorcycle technology

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Where is motorcycle technology headed? With all of the recent stories of automotive hybrids, fuel cells and electric power not to mention the huge number of new designs, cars are moving into the future, fast. Plain old internal combustion engines are putting out more power than in the muscle car days of the late sixties. What about bikes? … [Read more...]

Bob Lutz has a GM blog

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Now this is something I would like to see more of, Bob Lutz, vice chairman of General Motors, is on the web with the GM Fastlane Blog. Here's the top guy giving his views and responding to comments about current products from the GM line. I'm sure those comments are well moderated but there are quite a few out there and they reflect different opinions, if Lutz wants to hear … [Read more...]

Motorcycle safety training

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Most non-riders think motorcycle safety is wearing a helmet. Riders know there is a lot more to it, and the smart ones put time and effort into learning how to handle their bikes, always practicing and preparing for what they might meet on the road because they want to avoid accidents, not survive one. … [Read more...]

Superbikes and the pursuit of speed

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The Daytona tire tests this year are a hoot since many riders have commented on what it's like to ride the high banks. Neil Hodgson has made several "Oh my god!" type of statements and everyone is saying the speeds and edge of control feeling concentrates your thoughts like nothing else. … [Read more...]