Ducati is recalling certain model year 2008 Desmosedici RR motorcycles.
Due to insufficient distance between the tail guard and the exhaust system, the tail guard could overheat.
386 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
El Camino 09 Part 2
It took me so long just to do the swap meet, that by the time I made it back to the show area, many of the bikes were loaded and gone. Most of the bikes left belonged to guys waiting to hear if they had won anything.
If your into Antique MC's , you probably know this fella. Mike's done bikes for big shots such as Jay Leno.
This '66 returned but this time with a side hack.
Too flashy for me and likely for the judges as well.
Craig Taylors exceptionally clean '61.
I heard he took it all the way to Davenport.
You had to see this BMW's color in person to really appreciate it.
Nice '51. I love black wheels but not with whites. If your into flash and want to run whites wouldn't it make more sense to have chrome wheels?
Interesting but too much flash (and red), for my taste. All that work, so why the funky and torn '80's Sportster seat?
A simple Chief. It may have been the only Indian in this groups line up.
Pepper Red and Ivory White. Yes, the factory really did this simple form of two tone for '54.
This funny little Powell was the last (scooter class), bike standing when I came back. It appears the seat and rack are sprung by those 3 springs in the back.
If your into Antique MC's , you probably know this fella. Mike's done bikes for big shots such as Jay Leno.
This '66 returned but this time with a side hack.
Too flashy for me and likely for the judges as well.
Craig Taylors exceptionally clean '61.
I heard he took it all the way to Davenport.
You had to see this BMW's color in person to really appreciate it.
Nice '51. I love black wheels but not with whites. If your into flash and want to run whites wouldn't it make more sense to have chrome wheels?
Interesting but too much flash (and red), for my taste. All that work, so why the funky and torn '80's Sportster seat?
A simple Chief. It may have been the only Indian in this groups line up.
Pepper Red and Ivory White. Yes, the factory really did this simple form of two tone for '54.
This funny little Powell was the last (scooter class), bike standing when I came back. It appears the seat and rack are sprung by those 3 springs in the back.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
2010 Yamaha V-Star 950
2010 Yamaha V-Star 950 Red Color
2010 Yamaha V-Star 950 Picture
2010 Yamaha V-Star 950
2010 Yamaha V-Star 950 Motorcycle Wallpaper
2010 Yamaha V-Star 950 Touring Bike
2010 Yamaha V-Star 950 Black Series2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 First Look
2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 Front Angle
2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 Wallpaper
2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 Image
2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 Rear AngleSaturday, September 26, 2009
Ducati Recalls 2010 F1098S Streetfighter Motorcycles for Engine Stalling
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 F1098S Streetfighter motorcycles.
The Electronic Control Unit ground screw may have been improperly tightened during production which can cause the engine to stall.
247 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
The Electronic Control Unit ground screw may have been improperly tightened during production which can cause the engine to stall.
247 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Sarah and Mayabb
Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Sarah with her 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster Nightster. Also see Mayabb on his 2001 Suzuki Volusia. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Norton 961 Commando
Norton will be unveiling two important new machines, the 961 Commando and the Café Racer Commando to the world at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show later this year.
Ride safe.
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Ducati Hypermotard 796 is coming!
Ducati releases the first images of the Hypermotard 796, in advance of the international EICMA motorcycle show, Milan.
Ride safe.
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://bestmotorstyle2011.blogspot.com//
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
An Indian for Irish Rich....
and other Indian Motorcycle lovers... well sort of... it's the P-61 American Rocket
For 1951, it's quite the Hot Rod. Although it looks the part, it's really too heavily modified to be considered a Bobber. Pierce hoped it would become a factory model.
I like the "H-D parts dept." gag.
Old time cyclist seem to always come up with clever slogans for putting down other makes.
For more on this scooter click on this:
http://irishrichcustomcycles.blogspot.com/2009/09/american-rocket-p-61.html
For 1951, it's quite the Hot Rod. Although it looks the part, it's really too heavily modified to be considered a Bobber. Pierce hoped it would become a factory model.
I like the "H-D parts dept." gag.
Old time cyclist seem to always come up with clever slogans for putting down other makes.
For more on this scooter click on this:
http://irishrichcustomcycles.blogspot.com/2009/09/american-rocket-p-61.html
EL CO 2009 Part 1
If you live in So Cal and are into vintage iron, then you probably look forward each year to the El Camino Classic MC show and swap meet. Now that both the Ventura and Del Mar shows are no more, it's our only truly vintage venue. But, if we are to only have one, it's the one to have... and we almost lost it too!
Projects looking for the right caretaker.
This knuck featured a poorly done Faux patina paint job that just ain't working. It looks like black paint was rubbed way too evenly over it's entire surface. It needs to be a bit more random with some rubbed thru areas, chips, etc. to sell it.
A tidy Pan in the "Noise" space. I chatted with the owner and T-Bone (who assisted with the build), and complemented their work. It has some very clean mid controls set up. You really need to see the shifter side. It also featured a glide handlebar clamp nicely integrated into the top tree.
Mike (Born Loser), Davis had a space and was promoting the upcoming Born Free show.
Interesting take on stuffing a Knuck in a VL. Nicely done, but the seat, tank, and whole stock looking fork, fender, horn, light and bars aren't working for me. I'd like to see a more aggressive bobbed look.
Looks better from this side, but who has 35k for a toy these days?
I'd guess '20-'23. Wheel rims don't appear to be originals.
This Sport Twin is looking for a new home. Harley was literally going in a quite different direction with this "Opposed Boxer Twin" design. Looks like half a VW turned sideways. It also may have the longest intake manifold in all of motorcycling, and yes, that casting includes the exhaust manifold too. It's heat makes up for the loss of atomization the long path creates. I suppose VW's have those pre-heater tubes for the same reason. I believe they had a run from 1918 to 1922.
I hope this Knucklehead gets some paint and isn't left rusty and bare.
Nice to see old cases are still available, but I shudder to think their cost.
When I was a kid, Hodaka was a magic word.
This well built 45 from Biltwell was being offered for 7k.
You'd be hard pressed to build one for that.
This chopped one has a nice stance. I didn't ask the price.
Since the clutch lever needs to be modified and a sharp bend is required, you don't see too many up sweeps of this type on 45's.
A decked out UL.
I prefer riders like this to pristine show bikes.
KR top on a WL bottom stuffed with WR goodies.
Any color you want, as long as it's Black!
H-D singles are pretty rare. Unless it's an overhead racer, you really shouldn't call them Pea Shooters. The twin lights probably makes it a '28.
I hadn't seen Grace McKean at El Camino for some time. She told me it had been 15 years! Sneaky Paparazzi stalks behind the Indian.
Stay Young... Ride a Bike. Grace stands proud with her 45. She purchased it new in '51 at the tender age of of 17. You do the math.
The old gal is holding up real good... You decide.
So far, these shots are just from the swap meet area. I'll post more later.
Projects looking for the right caretaker.
This knuck featured a poorly done Faux patina paint job that just ain't working. It looks like black paint was rubbed way too evenly over it's entire surface. It needs to be a bit more random with some rubbed thru areas, chips, etc. to sell it.
A tidy Pan in the "Noise" space. I chatted with the owner and T-Bone (who assisted with the build), and complemented their work. It has some very clean mid controls set up. You really need to see the shifter side. It also featured a glide handlebar clamp nicely integrated into the top tree.
Mike (Born Loser), Davis had a space and was promoting the upcoming Born Free show.
Interesting take on stuffing a Knuck in a VL. Nicely done, but the seat, tank, and whole stock looking fork, fender, horn, light and bars aren't working for me. I'd like to see a more aggressive bobbed look.
Looks better from this side, but who has 35k for a toy these days?
I'd guess '20-'23. Wheel rims don't appear to be originals.
This Sport Twin is looking for a new home. Harley was literally going in a quite different direction with this "Opposed Boxer Twin" design. Looks like half a VW turned sideways. It also may have the longest intake manifold in all of motorcycling, and yes, that casting includes the exhaust manifold too. It's heat makes up for the loss of atomization the long path creates. I suppose VW's have those pre-heater tubes for the same reason. I believe they had a run from 1918 to 1922.
I hope this Knucklehead gets some paint and isn't left rusty and bare.
Nice to see old cases are still available, but I shudder to think their cost.
When I was a kid, Hodaka was a magic word.
This well built 45 from Biltwell was being offered for 7k.
You'd be hard pressed to build one for that.
This chopped one has a nice stance. I didn't ask the price.
Since the clutch lever needs to be modified and a sharp bend is required, you don't see too many up sweeps of this type on 45's.
A decked out UL.
I prefer riders like this to pristine show bikes.
KR top on a WL bottom stuffed with WR goodies.
Any color you want, as long as it's Black!
H-D singles are pretty rare. Unless it's an overhead racer, you really shouldn't call them Pea Shooters. The twin lights probably makes it a '28.
I hadn't seen Grace McKean at El Camino for some time. She told me it had been 15 years! Sneaky Paparazzi stalks behind the Indian.
Stay Young... Ride a Bike. Grace stands proud with her 45. She purchased it new in '51 at the tender age of of 17. You do the math.
The old gal is holding up real good... You decide.
So far, these shots are just from the swap meet area. I'll post more later.
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