The Best Of Motorcycle: December 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010

Ducati Diavel now in diamond black

Ducati have recently announced the Ducati Diavel will be available in a new diamond black with black frame together wit ha black anodised headlamp body and lateral air intakes.

Ducati DIAVEL in Diamond Black

The new colour is already in production and will be available in February next year (2011).

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Top 5 Motorcycle Trike Pictures for 2010

The top 5 motorcycle trike pictures were picked from pictures submitted to Motorcycle Views in 2010.

The pictures were chosen for a variety of reasons. I looked at each picture, read each description, and picked those pictures that held my interest.

Check out the Top 5 Motorcycle Trike Pictures for 2010.

Polar Bear Grand Tour Run to Schoch's Harley-Davidson on Dec.19, 2010

Check out pictures and videos of the eighth motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Schoch's Harley-Davidson on December 19, 2010.

Triumph Recalls 2010 GT and ST Motorcycles for Incorrect Dipstick Length

Triumph is recalling certain model year 2010 GT and ST motorcycles.

The plug/dipstick is of an incorrect length. As a result, the accuracy of the dipstick for measuring adequate levels of oil may be compromised and adequate oil levels may not be maintained.

The number of units affected is 216.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

motorcycle stunts

motorcycle stunts - video

Friday, December 24, 2010

Holiday Wishes

May all your dressers be lit like a Christmas tree.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Photo Gallery

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R First Look

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Front Brake

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Pictures

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Engine View

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Motorcycles

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Rear Shock

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Photos

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Dash

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Black Color

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Exhaust

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Sportbike

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Rear Brake

The Hustler

.... and a little more Joe Hurst history.

This time from Choppers Magazine May 1969.

Roth liked nicknames and the bikes named for the features. Roth asked Joe if he had any nicknames, Joe said no.... then Ed asked, if he liked playing pool.... Joe said said yup.

The Hustler is pretty much the prototype of what would become the South Bay Style.

If I got it straight, this was Joe's second Harley and the Shovelhead was out of Dick Allen's chrome frame bike (Wheeler Dealer Chop. Mag. Oct.'68). Joe always laments, the funds from selling his complete Panhead only got him an engine and trans.

Joe's the Godfather of the swooping double braced sissy bar and Dick Allen springers. This fork was the first one Dick Allen made. Actually second, the very first was for a Triumph, but Joe jokes, that doesn't count! The first few Dick made had Harley spring perches and top trees, later versions were completely fabricated from scratch.

From the shadow of the sissy bar, I was able detect the bike next to Joe's was his friend Jim Andrew's Grapes of Wrath. It was featured in another issue.

The tank featured a stylized "13" as on his former Panhead. The seat maker's credit is an error, Phil Ross stitched it up. As Irish Rich pointed out, this front view of the forks was used for the ads in this issue and others.

Here's the cover of the issue it was in. Not Joe's bike, but I know you guys enjoy the Choppers Magazine stuff.

Prior to this feature, the Hustler had tall stacks and had won First Place in the Street Bike Class at the Trident's custom car and bike show. More on that later.

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 First Look

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 Front Side View

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 Front Lamp

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 First Look

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 Side View

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 Motorcycles

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 Pictures

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 Sportbike

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 Exhaust

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 Rear Side View

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 Bodywork

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 Official Photos

2011 MV Agusta Brutale 920 Engine

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Merry Solstice

Believe what you wish, but there's no denying that this time of year has always been linked to many traditions, ceremonies, and celebrations which were connected to the sun's rebirth. Decorated evergreen trees and the 12 festival days of Yule are just a couple examples of those old celebrations.

This art shows why we have seasons. The globe to the right is where we are now.

Christians did not always celebrate the birth of Jesus as the original focus had been on his resurrection. It's interesting how the birth of the "Son of God" is celebrated at the time of year that many ancient (and not so ancient), cultures celebrated the return or rebirth of the "Sun" which they worshiped as God.

Talk about alignment. It was rained out here on the west coast (bummed I couldn't see it), but a rare lunar eclipse that coincided with this year's solstice happened early this morning. It's been centuries since and will not happen again until 2094. Most people alive today won't see it. Makes you stop and think... and wonder what the world will be like then?

I have to admit, I like the ancients, have always been a bit relieved and happy when the days get longer each day.