My New Motorcycle Book

I have written my first book, Getting Started Riding a Motorcycle.


The book is available only on Amazon.com in a Kindle edition.

For those who don't have a Kindle reader, you can download an app from Amazon for a PC, Mac, iPhone, Android phone, Blackberry, iPad, or Windows Phone 7.

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Headlining news! Diego busted!

In today's news...

Dora the Explorer's cousin Diego takes up a life of crime; and witnesses report that he had a sidekick named Swiper with him. 

Diego was caught in the act and photographed by some locals.

America's dumbest Criminals has footage of Diego trying to burglarize a home in Denver, Colorado. While attempting to gain access into the home or flee the residence, he got stuck between the opening  of a window air conditioner and the window frame.

Local Denver Police responded to the 911 call made by a neighbor and now have Diego in custody for questioning. Charges for the attempted theft are being pressed. The police released a statement that no one was hurt, and nothing was stolen, and because nothing was near the window and the home owners reported nothing stolen, they believe Diego got stuck trying to enter the home.

Local witnesses report Swiper the Fox likely had involvement in the attempted burglary. This was confirmed by the responding officer who reports that he saw Swiper the Fox fleeing the scene upon their arrival.

A warrant for Swiper the Fox has been isssued, and it is believed that he may be armed and dangerous!

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Doug

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Doug's 1986 Harley-Davidson FLHTC under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Men on Motorcycles or Trikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles.

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Triumph Recalls Tiger 800 & 800 XC for Defective Center Stand

Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC motorcycles manufactured from September 2010 through June 2011.

The optional accessory center stand assembly contains a defective return spring that may break.

The number of units affected is 668.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

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Triumph Recalls 2011-2012 Tiger 800 & 800 XC for Engine Management Software Problem

Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC motorcycles manufactured from September 2010 through June 2011.

There is a problem with the engine management software.

The number of units affected is 1485.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - John

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See John's 1998 Honda Shadow VT750 ACE under Men on Motorcycles. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Bikes Only, or Trikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their

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JOE KING SPEEDSHOP

Kulest F'n helmets made.

I got a new lid this year. It is custom made in Brazil from Joe King Speed Shop. They make them to order with custom paint. They are the lowest profile 'Ol skool helmets on the market. Lower profile than any other brand out there! Lower profile means less wind drag.

No kidding, this is the ONLY helmet I've ever owned that I truly love. I like it so much that I'd rather wear it than not wear a helmet at all, and Minnesota is not a helmet law state.

It just feels good and looks freaking awesome.

85+ M.P.H, and still little to no wind drag with this helmet and no windshield.

It is not DOT, but still way better than no helmet, if you are looking for safety.

Also, it looks F'n cool. No mushroom head.

I had a 3/4 Fulmer V2 helmet prior to this one and I thought that was pretty good, but still had some significant wind drag, which wore me out if riding all day on the freeways. Also, in comparison to this helmet, I did actually look like I had a mushroom head.

This is much lower profile than the Fulmer V2.

If you go to the website http://joeking-speedshop.blogspot.com/ , you can see the difference in size of the Joe King helmets, Vs. the other brands out there.

Here is a few pictures with me wearing my new Lid, so you can see for yourself that the helmet is realyy low profile and is really F'n cool looking.

Thanks Paulo! I Love my new lid!

P.S. Check out the website to look an a gazillion other custom helmets he has done for clients.

You too can have a custom helmet made for yourself. I swear you won't regret it! 

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Ducati Recalls 2011 Diavel for Side Stand Problem

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011 Diavel motorcycles manufactured from May 18, 2010, through June 13, 2011.

The side stand was manufactured with insufficient material in the pivot area.

The number of units affected is 919.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Liam

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Liam's 1970 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLCH Custom Chopper under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Men on Motorcycles, or Trikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and

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Triumph Recalls Sprint GT, Tiger 800, and Tiger 800 XC for Top Box Problem

Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sprint GT, Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC motorcycles manufactured from June 2010 through June 2011.

The top box locking handle is missing a clip on the locking mechanism and thus it is possible that the top box may detach from the machine.

The number of units affected is 134.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

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Really?, No I mean REALLY?

Yesterday while driving down the road, I saw the most fucktarded motorcycle yet. A newer BMW with apes and forward controls going down the road. I didn't have time to get a photo of it, before it exited onto another part of the freeway. I tried to find a picture of another douchetard's bike similar to it to show you how stupid it looked, but I couldn't find even one. I wonder why. Prolly 'Cause it looks fucking stupid!!!!

I feel better now that I've gotten that off my chest and shared it with you.

Wanna know how I really feel?

  

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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - August 8-14, 2011

Each year, hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists head toward what many feel is the motorcycling mecca of the world, Sturgis, and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota takes place this year August 8-14.Check out my article on this great motorcycle rally. See if you can see me waving in the picture when I attended the 1993 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. I really need

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Bimota DB5S, 2010

 

Bimota DB5S, 2010

Specifications

ENGINE

• Type: Ducati 1100DS
• Configuration: 90 degree L-Twin
• Displacement: 1079cc
• Cooling: air/oil
• Compression Ratio: 10.5±0.5:1
• Valves per Cylinder: 2
• Bore x Stroke: 98.0mm x 71.5mm
• Redline: 9000rpm
• Valve Angle: intake: 28 degree, outlet: 28 degree
• Valvetrain Type: Desmodromic
• Fuel Pump: Bitron 3.5bar, electronic
• Throttle Body: 45mm
• Air Filter: Foam
• Exhaust System: 2 in 1 in 2, inox
• Injection: Magneti Marelli
• Lubrication: Wet Sump
• Fuel Tank: 4.2gal/1.3gal reserve (16l/5l reserve)

TRANSMISSION

• Type: Wet Clutch, multi-disc
• Clutch: Hydraulic
• Primary Drive: (TBA)
• Final Drive: (TBA)
• Gear Ratio: (TBA)

CHASSIS

• Wheelbase: 56.1in (1425mm)
• Swingarm Lenth: 20.3±0.8in (515±20mm)
• Seat Height: 31.9in (810mm)
• Footpeg Height: 14.6in - 15.2in (370mm - 385mm)
• Handlebar Height: 33.9in (860mm)
• Steering Stem to Seat Center: 25.2in (640mm)
• Front Suspension: 50mm UD Marzocchi TIN Coated Fork, fully adjustable (Preload - External Hydraulic Device, Compression, Rebound), travel 4.7in (120mm)
• Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17.0 Alluminium Alloy
• Front Brake: Double 320mm Brembo floating discs, Brembo Radial Caliper, 4-piston, 4-pad
• Rear Suspension: Extreme Tech monoshock, fully adjustable (Preload - External Hydraulic Device, Compression, Rebound)
• Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17.0 Aluminium Alloy
• Rear Wheel Trail: 4.7in (120mm)
• Rear Brake: 220mm Brembo Disc , 2-piston, 2-pad
• Curb Weight: 417lb (189kg)

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Benelli Cafe Racer 899, 2010

Benelli Cafe Racer 899, 2010

Specifications

ENGINE

• TYPE In line 3 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled , 4 valves per cylinder
• double overhead camshaft, with balancer shaft
• DISPLACEMENT 899 cc
• BORE x STROKE 88 x 49,2 mm
• COMPRESSION RATIO 88 x 49,2 mm
• RATED OUTPUT 88 kW (120 cv) @ 9500 rpm
• MAX. TORQUE 88 Nm (9 kgm) @ 8000 rpm
• FUEL SUPPLY Electronic injection with three throttle bodies ø53 mm
• EXHAUST SYSTEM With catalytic converter and oxigen sensor
• CERTIFICATION Euro 3
• CLUTCH Wet clutch
• GEARBOX 6 speed
• FINAL DRIVE Chain drive, ratio 16:41

CHASSIS

• FRAME Decomposable, front steel trestle, rear alluminium alloy casting
• FRONT SUSPENSION Ø43 mm upside-down fork, with idraulic extension / compression
• and spring preload adjustments
• FRONT SUSPENSION STROKE 120 mm
• REAR SUSPENSION Steel trestle swingarm, progressive rear dumper with idraulic
• extension/compression and spring preload adjustments
• REAR SUSPENSION STROKE 120 mm
• FRONT BRAKE Twin floating disk ø320 mm with 4 piston calipers
• REAR BRAKE Singol disk ø240 mm with double piston caliper
• FRONT RIM 17”x3.50” DOT-D
• REAR RIM 17”x6.00” DOT-D
• FRONT TYRE 120/70-ZR17 58W (-120/65-ZR17 56W-)
• REAR TYRE 190/50-ZR17 73W (-180/55-ZR17 73W --- 200/50-ZR17 75W -)

SIZES

• LENGHT 2128 mm
• WIDHT EXCLUDING MIRRORS 790 mm
• HEIGHT EXCLUDING MIRRORS 1050 mm
• SEAT HEIGHT 820 mm
• WHEELBASE 1443 mm
• UNLADEN WEIGHT* 208 kg
• ROAD READY WEIGHT** 215 kg
• PERMITTED TOTAL WEIGHT 400 kg
• USABLE TANK VOLUME 16 lt
• RESERVE N.D.

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Bimota DB5R, 2010

 

Bimota DB5R, 2010

Specifications

ENGINE

• Type: Ducati 1100DS
• Configuration: 90 degree L-Twin
• Displacement: 1079cc
• Cooling: air/oil
• Compression Ratio: 10.5±0.5:1
• Valves per Cylinder: 2
• Bore x Stroke: 98.0mm x 71.5mm
• Redline: 9000rpm
• Valve Angle: intake: 28 degree, outlet: 28 degree
• Valvetrain Type: Desmodromic
• Fuel Pump: Bitron 3.5bar, electronic
• Throttle Body: 45mm
• Air Filter: Foam
• Exhaust System: 2 in 1 in 2, inox
• Injection: Magneti Marelli
• Lubrication: Wet Sump
• Fuel Tank: 4.2gal/1.3gal reserve (16l/5l reserve)

TRANSMISSION

• Type: Dry Clutch, multi-disc
• Clutch: Slipper Clutch
• Primary Drive: 32/59 teeth
• Final Drive: 15/40 teeth
• Gear Ratio: VI - 28/24; V - 24/23; IV - 22/24; III - 20/27; II - 17/30; I - 15/37

CHASSIS

• Wheelbase: 56.1in (1425mm)
• Swingarm Lenth: 20.3±0.8in (515±20mm)
• Seat Height: 31.9in (810mm)
• Footpeg Height: 14.6in - 15.32in (370mm - 385mm)
• Handlebar Height: 33.9in (860mm)
• Steering Stem to Seat Center: 25.2in (640mm)
• Front Suspension: 43mm UD Öhlins TIN Coated Fork, fully adjustable (Pre-load, Compression, Rebound), travel 4.7in (120mm)
• Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17.0 OZ Forged Alluminium
• Front Brake: Double 320mm Brembo floating discs, Brembo Radial Caliper, 4-piston, 4-pad
• Rear Suspension: Öhlins Monoshock, fully adjustable (Pre-load - External Hydraulic Device, Compression, Rebound)
• Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17.0 OZ Forged Aluminium
• Rear Wheel Trail: 4.7in (120mm)
• Rear Brake: 230mm Brembo Disc , 2-piston, 2-pad
• Curb Weight: 375lb (170kg)

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Aprilia Mana 850, 2010

 

 Aprilia Mana 850, 2010

Intermational Specifications

• Engine: Aprilia 90° longitudinal V twin four stroke. Liquid cooled. Single overhead cam with chain drive, four valves per cylinder
• Fuel: Unleaded petrol
• Bore x Stroke: 88 x 69 mm
• Total displacement: 839,3 cc
• Compression ratio: 10:1
• Maximum power at the crank: 56 kW (76.1 HP) at 8,000 rpm
• Maximum torque at the crank: 7.45 kgm (73 Nm) at 5,000 rpm
• Fuel system: Integrated engine management system. Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection with one 38 mm throttle body
• Ignition: Digital electronic ignition, with two spark plugs per cylinder, integrated with fuel injection system
• Starting: Electric
• Exhaust: Two in one system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda probe
• Generator: 450 W at 6000 rpm
• Lubrification: Dry sump with separate oil reservoir
• Gear box: Sequential with manual or automatic mode selectable by the user. 7 ratios in manual mode. 3 mappings (Touring, Sport, Rain) in automatic mode. Gear change by pedal or handlebar control. The user can switch from automatic to sequential mode at any moment.
• Clutch: Automatic
• Primary drive: Belt
• Final drive: Chain
• Frame: High strength steel trellis
• Front suspension: 43 mm upside-down fork. Wheel travel: 120 mm.
• Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy single-piece swingarm. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 125 mm
• Brakes: Front: double stainless steel floating disc (Æ 320 mm). Radial calipers with four pistons Rear: stainless steel disc (Æ 260 mm). Single piston caliper
• Wheels: Aluminium alloy. Front: 3.50 x 17" Rear: 6.00 x 17"
• Tyres: Radial tubeless. Front: 120/70 ZR 17 Rear: 180/55 ZR 17
• Dimensions: Overall length: 2080 mm Overall width: 800 mm (at handlebars) Overall height: 1130 mm Seat height: 800 mm Wheelbase: 1463 mm Trail: 103 mm Rake angle: 24°
• Fuel tank capacity: 16 litres
• Other: Colours, specifications and technical data may be subject to change without prior notice.

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Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, 2010

 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, 2010

Intermational Specifications

• Engine: Aprilia V90 four stroke longitudinal 90° V twin. Liquid cooling. Double overhead camshaft with mixed gear/chain drive; four valves per cylinder.
• Fuel: Unleaded petrol
• Bore x Stroke: 92 x 56,4 mm
• Total displacement: 749,9 cc
• Compression ratio: 11 : 1
• Maximum power at the crank: 67.3 kW (92 HP) at 8750 rpm.
• Maximum torque at the crank: 8.4 kgm (82 Nm) at 4500 rpm.
• Fuel system: Integrated engine management system. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire electronic throttle control.
• Ignition: Digital electronic, integrated in the fuel injection system.
• Starting: Electric
• Exhaust: Two in one system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda probe.
• Generator: 450 W at 6000 rpm.
• Lubrification: Wet sump.
• Gear box: Six speed. Transmission ratios: 1st 14/36 (2.57) 2nd 17/32 (1.88) 3rd 20/30 (1.5) 4th 22/28 (1.27) 5th 23/26 (1.13) 6th 24/25 (1.04)
• Clutch: Hydraulically operated multi-plate wet clutch.
• Primary drive: Spur gears. Transmission ratio 38/71 (1.87).
• Final drive: Chain. Transmission ratio 16/46.
• Frame: Modular steel trellis secured to aluminium side plates by high strength bolts. Detachable rear frame.
• Front suspension: 43 mm upside-down fork. 160 mm wheel travel.
• Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy swingarm.
• Shock absorbers: Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 160 mm
• Brakes: Front: Double stainless steel floating disc (Ø 320 mm). Four-piston radial calipers. Metal braided brake line. Rear: Stainless steel disc (diam. 240 mm) with single piston caliper. Metal braided brake line.
• Wheels: Aluminium alloy. Front: 3.50 x 17". Rear: 6.00 x 17".
• Tyres: Radial tubeless. Front: 120/70 ZR 17. Rear: 180/55 ZR 17.
• Dimensions: Overall length: 2216 mm Overall width: 905 mm (at handlebars) Overall height: 1185 mm (at instruments) Seat height: 870 mm Wheelbase: 1505 mm Trail: 108 mm Rake angle: 26°
• Dry weight: 186 kg
• Fuel tank capacity: 12 litres (autonomy > 200 km)

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