March 2007 ~ Motor Magazine

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Motorcycle Video Clips

11:02 AM motormags 0

Both my wife and I are members of the Polar Bear Grand Tour based in New Jersey. This is our 16th season riding with this motorcycle group and it's also the 29th anniversary of the founding of the group. I happen to be the Webmaster for the Polar Bears and I spend quite a lot of time taking pictures and videos of the various runs.I'll be featuring these videos in a new feature, Polar Bear Grand

Old Motorcycles - Picture Gallery

9:12 AM motormags 0

I just released my Old Motorcycles Picture Gallery. This gallery contains pictures and descriptions of motorcycles manufactured up to and including 1953. All motorcycles in the gallery will be at least 50 years old. I'm lumping antique, vintage, and classic motorcycles into this group without regard to the special distinctions that many people may have on what an antique, vintage, or classic

Motorcycle Audio Clips

2:59 PM motormags 0

I have just released my Motorcycle Audio Clips feature. It contains short audio clips of motorcycle engines and exhaust sounds.I have my own motorcycles in there too as well as some engine sounds submitted by others.If you like making short audio clips of motorcycle-related sounds, send them to me for inclusion in the feature.Here are my Motorcycle Audio Clips.

Honda Recalls 2007 CMX250C for Crankcase Breather Defect

8:18 AM motormags 0

Honda has issued a recall of certain 2007 CMX250C motorcycles.On certain motorcycles, the crankcase breather separator may be defected. During the molding process, the breather passage may have been blocked by a thin layer of the injected plastic material. This blockage will create a build-up of pressure inside the crankcase and may cause the left side engine seal to be pushed out of position and

Antique Motorcycle Ads Gallery

6:21 AM motormags 0

One of my forum members, MadMichael, has a collection of antique motorcycle advertisements that appeared in magazines many years ago. These ads are pretty interesting and reflect the times they appeared. You'll find ads from WWI and WWII.The prices were very low in those days as you'll see. There are many Harley-Davidson ads, a few Indian ads and then some ads for obscure makes. Take a look at my

BMW 101 for Cagers

7:44 AM motormags 0

Just saw this posting on the BMWBMW forum. Apparently, some people still don't know that BMW makes motorcycles, even though BMW started making motorcycles in 1923, long before they started making cars. Be sure to check out my BMW and a Quiz Too for some history about BMW and a short quiz.Here's an excerpt from the posting:"While stopped at a traffic light on the Reston Parkway a woman, driving a

Motorcycle Road Tests Index

4:35 PM motormags 0

Most riders want to be pointed to articles about a particular bike to find out what professional testers think of the bike. Since the motorcycle magazines tend to take a very long time to get a test published, more and more riders are turning to the Internet for bike evaluations. Many of the motorcycle electronic magazines listed on the Motorcycle Views site do give these more timely reviews.The

Women on Motorcycles - Best Pictures for 2005-2006

2:46 PM motormags 0

The Women on Motorcycles gallery displays pictures of women riders and their motorcycles. This gallery has proved an inspiration for many women thinking about learning to ride a motorcycle.When women see women riders from all walks of life enjoying the sport and recommending it to other women, they often are engendered with the spirit to give motorcycling a try.The top women on motorcycles

Ural Recalls Motorcycles for Improperly Installed Wheel Bearings

7:10 AM motormags 0

Ural has issued a recall of certain 2006 Gear-Up, Patrol, Raven, and Tourist motorcycles.On certain motorcycles, the wheel bearings may have been improperly installed at the factory. This can cause loose wheels or wheel lock up increasing the risk of a crash.33 units are affected.Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

21 Years of Honda Shadow - A Gallery

4:06 PM motormags 0

Honda began selling the Shadow motorcycle in 1983. It has continued in production ever since.We present here a look at Honda Shadow models from the first model in 1983 to the year 2003 as provided in pictures submitted by visitors to the site. A gallery called "21 Years of Shadow: A Gallery" is provided that gives a picture and description for each model for each year from 1983 to 2003.The

One-Stop Motorcycle Page

11:04 AM motormags 0

I've just created a One-Stop Motorcycle Page for the Motorcycle Views site. It contains links to information that riders seem to want to know. That information is all over the site so I've culled the major stuff onto this One-Stop page.You should be able to find almost anything about motorcycles by looking at the Main Menu on Motorcycle Views. Subjects are arranged on the left while the most

It's a Two-Way Street

7:30 AM motormags 0

Over the past eight years I've written a lot about motorcycles both on the old site and on the Motorcycle Views site, forum, newsletter, and this blog. However, writing can be like riding down a one-way street. I want it to be like riding down a two-way street being able to see my readers waving at me on their oncoming motorcycles. I want to be able to stop at a watering hole and get feedback on

Wild Hogs - Motorcycle Movie Review

10:58 AM motormags 0

I finally got around to finding time to go see the new motorcycle movie: Wild Hogs. I'm not one for going to a movie when it first opens, especially one that has been so hyped on TV. So I waited until the first snowstorm after the opening and my wife and I joined maybe 10 other people for a Wednesday afternoon showing.It was pretty good. Not Academy Award material but a nice way to spend a snowy

Motorcycle Industry Council Comments on Wild Hogs Movie

6:37 AM motormags 0

Wild Hogs, the new movie starring John Travolta and Tim Allen, opens today. I saw a review on TV today that said to forget it. Another review in the paper gave it two stars out of four. So the reviews keep coming in. Of course, the true test is what the fans think and the box office take will be the final test.The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) says, in a release to Business Wire, today that

Wild Hogs Suits the Fancy of Bikers

9:55 AM motormags 0

Almost every day there's another story or TV interview about the new motorcycle movie, Wild Hogs. Tomorrow's the opening day for the movie starring John Travolta, Tim Allen, William H. Macy and Martin Lawrence.Motorcyclists are tough critics of movies that try to explain the biker experience. They are even harder on TV shows that misrepresent motorcycling. However, the early returns from riders