Bonneville is under way. I've always found the pursuit of pure top speed fascinating. I am partial to wheel driven attempts. Using a jet engine or rocket motor seems like cheating and wheel driven is closer to what the rest of us do. When a motorcycle hits 200+ you think, "Gee, I could do that" but lighting up a rocket on the interstate is a little farfetched. … [Read more...]
Your choice
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...]