New 2010 Buell Blast

“0 HP, 0 Torque, 360 lbs.” It can also be used as a coffee table.  Pretty dang funny advertising. The real story is that my Friend Wayne, who used to be Buell’s stunt rider, called me and said “check out Buell’s website for the new 2010 Blast”. I could have Read more…

Dianese Motorcycle Airbag System

Very cool… as technology continues to improve and manufacturing becomes cheaper, the ability to ride more safely will increase significantly. Honda already has an airbag system for the Goldwing, but that of course wouldn’t help sportbikes or naked/streetfighter style bikes. I do have to say that the test rider is Read more…

BMW World Superbike Team

Here is today’s press release from BMW concerning their new World Superbike team. If the bike is competitive they have a couple of riders who can get on to podium. Any time there is new competition from a major player like BMW, it is a good thing for the sport. Read more…

Some Custom VFR750’s

… … … … A few years ago, I had some VFR’s that had been wrecked and all the bodywork was destroyed. Honda stuff is expensive to begin with, but VFR stuff is crazy. Since the VFR was basically a street version of the RC45 racebike, I decided to see Read more…

Honda VFR750 Goodness

I have to admit, that in my business, I get to ride a lot of different bikes and most of them are pretty forgettable like the EX500 I rode Sunday. But one of my all time favorite bikes is the 90-97 VFR750. It is a little heavy by today’s standards, Read more…

Jerry’s Garage

As you can see from the picture, his garage is pretty full- but check out the 81 Ducati Darmah that his wife got him for his birthday. Good wife- and the bike is sweet too. This is one of 40 that were imported into the US that year, so it is Read more…

Vintage Motorcycle Days

VMD at Mid-Ohio is underway. MV Agusta is the featured marque this year. Here is a snip from the AMA. What are you doing this weekend? If you go to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, you can do all this: See perfectly preserved vintage bikes in three bike shows. Revisit the Read more…

Vintage 1968 Suzuki T-500

This 1968 T-500 was restored by Jerry Jacob of West Plam Beach, FL. It is time consuming and expensive to do restorations, but when they are done, it’s like a time machine taking you back to your youth when you dreamed of that particular bike. Any other vintage bike nuts Read more…