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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Aprilia Scarabeo 500 ie, 2009

Aprilia Scarabeo 500 ie, 2009



The PERFORMANCE PLUS SAFETY
Though light in weight, equipped with an automatic variator, and aerodynamically protective, it gives performance that you need to tackle medium and even long journeys.
The Lightweight, agile and fast, Scarabeo i.e. is as comfortable as any motorcycle, but far, far easier to ride. Its compact dimensions make it the perfect vehicle for traffic-intensive routes and easy parking, while high performance engines guarantee nippy overtaking.

The ENGINE
The 500 cc engine is a single cylinder, liquid cooled, four stroke power plant with a single overhead cam and a four valve head.

=The Liquid cooled single cylinder four stroke. Single overhead cam (SOHC), 4 valves.
=Fuel : Unleaded petrol.
=Bore and stroke : 92 x 69 mm.
=Displacement : 460 cc
=Compression ratio : 10.5:1.
=Maximum power : 29 kW (39 HP) at 7,500 rpm
=Maximum torque : 43 Nm at 5,500 rpm
=Fuel system : Electronic fuel injection.
=Ignition : Electronic CDI ignition with automatic timing.
=Starting : Electric.
=Alternator : 12 V – 380 W.
=Lubrication : Wet sump. Forced circulation with mechanical pump.
=Gearbox : Automatic variator.
=Clutch : Automatic centrifugal dry clutch.
=Primary drive : V belt.
=Final drive : Gearbox.
=Frame : High strength tubular steel frame with closed double cradle.
=Front suspension : 40 mm hydraulic fork. Wheel travel 103 mm.
=Rear suspension :
 Engine acting as swingarm. Two double acting shock absorbers with 4 spring preload settings. Wheel travel 100 mm.
=Brakes :
 Front: Twin 260 mm stainless steel discs. Floating calipers with two parallel pistons. Integral braking system.
 Rear: 240 mm stainless steel disc. Fixed caliper with two pistons. Integral braking system.

=Wheels :
 Light alloy.
 Front: 3.00 x 16”;
 Rear: 4.50 x 14”.

=Tyres:
 Tubeless.
 Front 110/70 x 16”;
 Rear: 150/70 x 14”.

=Dimensions:
 Overall length: 2,263 mm
 Overall width: 765 mm (at handlebars)
 Overall height: 1,411 mm (at windshield)
 Wheelbase: 1,535 mm
 Seat height: 780 mm
=Dry weight : 189 kg
=Tank capacity : 13.2 litres (3 litres reserve)
=Standard equipment : Car-type electronic anti-theft system with remote control.

THE CHASSIS
Like all Aprilia motorcycles, the Scarabeo i.e. benefits from the tremendous know-how that Aprilia has built up over many years of success in racing. The frame and suspension are designed to let you make full use of the generous performance of its electronic injection engines.
The double cradle frame is made from high strength steel, and is specially designed to guarantee fantastic torsional rigidity and amazing strength. This highly rigid and efficient frame ensures that Scarabeo i.e. remains totally stable even at high speed.
The hydraulic fork incorporates robust 40 mm stanchions for precision control and steering and effortless shock absorbing even on long journeys.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Kunya

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 Kunya's 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650 under Women on Motorcycles. There are no Trikes Only, Men on Motorcycles, or Bikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles.

Polar Bear Grand Tour - Cape May, NJ on 4/17/2011

Check out pictures and videos of the 23rd and last motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Cape May, NJ on April 17, 2011.

Friday, April 22, 2011

My fortune cookie says....

Money is the root of all evil and man needs roots.

I love it!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Yuengling Traditional Lager


I peeled off my bottle label and brought it back home just to share with you.

Since 1829 by America's Oldest Brewery!

Now that's saying something!

I was Yuengling de-virginized when I was on storm duty handling insurance property hail claims in Alabama this spring. Now had it not been for posts from Jay at Road Captain USA, I would have never even heard of this beer, let alone been intrigued enough to try it. You see, Jay lives in Delaware. Just a hop skip and a jump away from Pennsylvania where Yuengling is brewed.

WTF this beer was doing all the way across the country in Alabama, I've no clue, but there it was. I just had to try it. I'm glad I did, cause it is pretty damn fine beer.

I'm not a big fan of beer with little to no beer flavor. You know those Sexy beers, those beers that are like love in a canoe. You know. Fucking near water! HA! LOL!

I must admit, even though it is virtually flavorless, I do partake in a Mich Golden Light here and there to try to help keep in check my slender girlish figured beer belly.

Anyway, it is an amber beer. Not what I expected at all.

Thanks Jay for the heads up way back when.

Think I'll go get me a beer now that we are talking about it. You go do the same. Cheers!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Polaris Acquires Indian

From Business Wire:"Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the acquisition of Indian Motorcycle. The business was acquired from Indian Motorcycle Limited (“IML”), a company advised by Stellican Limited and Novator Partners LLP, U.K. Private Equity firms. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed."Read more.For more information on Indian, read my article: Indian Motorcycles.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Polar Bear Grand Tour to Cheeburger Cheeburger in Flemington, NJ

Check out pictures and videos of the 22nd motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Cheeburger Cheeburger in Flemington, NJ on April 10, 2011.