A new study (gotta love new studies) has just determined that quaffing a beer is as beneficial for the heart as a glass of wine. Those party folks at the University of Western Ontario say so, and I believe them. So if you prefer a tap to a corkscrew, cheers. … [Read more...]
Diesel?
Diesel motorcycles set speed record at Bonneville. Well, speed is relative I guess, being diesels and all, but one went 85 and with a turbo went 91. Diesel motorcycles,... I can't quite get my mind around that, but why not? … [Read more...]
Using their head
Now here's someone using their head. I mentioned below about pocket bikes and mini choppers, well this just shows there is a way to make money with the mini scooters and provide a real service. Neat idea! … [Read more...]
Think outside the box
Thinking about that biker build off and it occurs to me that all of these build offs are about choppers. Why don't we see more shops building standard bikes or sport bikes? If you are going to do a chopper, at least do something different. Choppers seem to be the rage right now and they get lots of coverage in the media but there have been some great examples of custom built … [Read more...]
Stay alert!
Ride aware all the time! Just this morning I almost met a Dodge Neon head on. The cell phone wielding bimbette at the controls never saw me coming as she cut the corner well into my lane. Hard braking and horn application on my side and we missed by inches. Was I wearing a helmet and leathers? Well, no, you see I was in my Ford F150 pickup at the time with headlights on. If … [Read more...]
Trickle down tech
MotoGP 4 strokes are a wonderful thing because the technology is slowly moving onto the street (What a surprise!). Ducati unveiled their V4 DESMOSEDICI/RR engine at World Ducati Week which will be placed in some ultra expensive ($60,000+) limited production street machine. The race version made 250HP, you have to wonder what the civilian version will do. Now there are whispers … [Read more...]