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Pothole season poses threat to motorcycle riders Some of the worst road conditions in recent memory. Potholes of all shapes and sizes continue to plague roads across the region as warming weather prompts motorcyclists to hop back on their wheels for the season. “You’ve gotta be aware in the beginning of the motorcycle season, especially after a harsh winter, that roads are bad,” When you get thrown from a motorcycle, you are at the mercy of whatever is around you. The curb, the tree, the fire hydrant, a car. In addition to potholes, there is still a lot of sand/salt on the roads — another hazard to motorcyclists.
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Riders logged their miles solo, in groups large and small, and through a variety of dealer-lead events around the world, united by their shared passion for motorcycling. Whether it’s across town, cross-country, or anything in between, every mile counts and can be recorded by logging into the Harley-Davidson® online mileage accumulator at h-d.com/worldride, where a rolling odometer will record the collective distance travelled by all participants in the World Ride. “Every mile we ride together strengthens the bonds between riders and showcases to the world the powerful expression of freedom the World Ride represents,” Villiers said. New for 2014, ride participants can also log their post-ride mileage directly onto the World Ride website from mobile devices and share their riding stories and photographs on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #HDworldride. Participants can also download a certificate of participation after logging their mileage on the World Ride website. To learn more about the Harley-Davidson® World Ride, https://ridefree.harleydavidson.com/worldride/en-u
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It’s about time. For the past two months I have been cursing Mother Nature for dragging out a winter that never seemed to end. We scowled at Wiarton Willie and his gopher meteorological prowness as he warned of an extended winter. I for one, never figured it would take till June to see decent riding weather. And, no 0 to 10 degrees Celsius is considered acceptable in my books anymore. Even a prediction of plus 15 no longer gets me motivated to suit-up and ride. Am I getting older? Maybe a little, but when I ride, I don’t want to have to factor in a wind chill. It’s just not right. I took a weeks holidays this past May and took the wife south to Florida. As we drove south, I was expecting to see the temperature reading on my dash steadily climb. New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, North Carolina… 64° and holding. What? There must be something wrong? Were my sensors acting up? Nope, just cool weather everywhere I seem want to go. It took another six hours of due south driving to break the 70° barrier. Where is global warming when you want it? As is turns out, there was warmer weather, but we had to travel almost to Miami before we found it. But, there it was. The sun and the heat. So what’s with the weather rant? Every-
where we travelled, it was the same story, people fed up with feeling cold, anticipating on something that never comes until one day and just like that, we find ourselves back behind the BBQ’s, snow white legs and arms finally being allowed out after a long hibernation, and anyone with a motorcycle has finally taken to the road, it’s about time. Just remember that with an unusually cool spring, more riders are getting later than usual starts to their riding seasons. If you haven’t already done so, take time to change last years oil, give the bolts and fasteners a good once over. Lube your chain, check your cables for signs of wear and add a bit of lube to those cables too keeping your brake and throttle nice and easy to engage. Check your tires for wear, cuts or cracking. Replace if necessary and if they are older than three years, it is time to consider replacing them with fresh rubber. If all looks good, ensure your air pressure is where it needs to be and be sure to check your suspension for signs of leaks – the first sign of a bad fork seal is fluid leaking. Make sure you also give your gear a once over too. Did you gain any weight over the winter? Is your riding jacket a little too tight? Can’t do up the zipper? Don’t just leave it undone when you ride, your protection is compromised in the event of an accident
and not to mention it’s uncomfortable with a heavy jacket flapping behind you in the wind. How are your gloves? Personally, I usually need new gloves every season, fingers and palms tend to thin out with use and the sweat from your hands in the summer heat, weaken the fibers in your gloves, increasing exposure to abrasion. Last in this list but not least, is your lid. How old is it? Can’t remember? It’s time to get a new one. If your riding helmet is older than five years, it is recommended that you change it. Stress and potential hairline cracks can form from debris strikes and dropping it accidentally from any height, not just seat height. After five years, the inside of your helmet should be changed for no other reason than good hygiene. The padding and material probably smells like a gym locker or a hockey bag after practice. Not to mention, the foam will tend to shrink with repeated sweat absorption and drying. Anyway, haven’t you seen some of the new helmet design’s out there? They are super cool you’ll still look cool in something other than black or flat black. Well enough said, stay safe for your sake and those who care about you, the season has just started and we all have a great summer to enjoy on two wheels.
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Ride for Dad attracts hundreds of riders
Breezy rider! Canadian Actor Keanu Reeves cuts an unusually cheery figure as he takes a spin on his motorbike He was once the subject of a ‘sad Keanu’ Internet meme after several pictures surfaced showing him looking lonely. But Keanu Reeves had a smile plastered on his face as he took his motorbike for a spin with friends in West Hollywood on Tuesday. Soaking up the California sunshine, the handsome actor only showed his age
though his slightly greying beard for his ride on Sunset Boulevard. The star sported a black helmet, sunglasses, brown jacket, jeans and gloves for the bike ride. Back in 2010, the star fuelled the meme when he was pictured celebrating his 46th birthday with a single cupcake and candle.
First annual motorcycle ride BRACEBRIDGE - A local woman wants to turn the town red – with maple leaves. “I’m hoping the businesses in town will put up Canadian flags to make it look like Canada Day,” said Darlene Cushman, who is hosting a charity motorcycle ride in Bracebridge in honour of her son Trooper Darryl Caswell. On June 11 2007, just over a month before his 26th birthday, Caswell was killed north of Kandahar when a roadside bomb hit the armoured vehicle he was driving. Caswell was an avid biker, but Cush-
man said despite her plans to join him, she didn’t earn her motorcycle licence until after her son’s death. “I was always supposed to get my bike licence to ride with him, but something would always come up,” she said. The May 31 ride is the first in what Cushman hopes will become an annual event. Everyone in the community is encouraged to display a Canadian flag in solidarity. For a full list of events and activities, visit the Trooper Darryl Caswell Ride page on Facebook.
By Gisele Winton Sarvis, Orillia Packet & Times - The guttural roar of motorcycles reverberated as 650 riders made their way out of Orillia Saturday morning, travelling 220 kilometres around Simcoe County and raising more than $100,000 for prostate cancer research. But before the riders left the Royal Canadian Legion for the Huronia Telus Motorcycle Ride for Dad, event chair Colin Wackett made sure participants knew they were riding to increase awareness of prostate cancer and that ride-sponsored research has led to improvements to treatment for men across Canada. “You are the very reason that research gets done,” Wackett told the motorcyclists, adding 11 research projects have been funded through the local ride. Wackett, a prostate cancer survivor, said treatment used to consist of 35 to 39 radiation sessions and the only place you could get the treatment was Toronto. Dr. Andrew Loblaw, a radiation treat-
ment specialist working from Sunnybrook Health Science Centre in Toronto, is funded for research through the local Ride for Dad. “His research has reduced treatment to five treatments. There will now be an international trial starting in 2015 to verify that the five treatments (are) as effective as the 39 and if it’s as good or better, that will be the treatment worldwide,” Wackett said. Loblaw was in Orillia Wednesday to receive his research cheque and he is now working on further reducing the number of radiation treatments to two to cure prostate cancer. “Let’s hope he is successful,” Wackett said to applause. The next research funding is for Dr. Hans Chung, who also works at Sunnybrook. He is working on curing prostate cancer for men whose radiation treatment is unsuccessful, Wackett said. Another goal of Ride for Dad is to encourage men to get the test for prostate cancer.
‘Next stop, driving lessons!!!’ Carrie Underwood shares her delight as Miranda Lambert buys her a motorcycle
By PAUL CHAVEZ - It’s not the most obvious of gifts, given that she can’t even ride it. But Carrie Underwood is the proud owner of a shiny new motorcycle - thanks to fellow country singer Miranda Lambert. The 31-year-old American Idol champion shared a photo via Twitter on Saturday showing herself sitting atop the brand new two-wheeler. The barefoot singer will need to buy
some new safety kit if she does take to the roads - she wore her long blonde hair down and was wearing a blue bikini top while sitting atop the black motorcycle. ‘Well, it’s not every day miranda lambert buys you a motorcycle! ‘Next stop, motorcycle driving lessons!!! #RansTheBest,’ Carrie tweeted to her more than three million followers on Twitter. Carrie recorded the duet Somethin’ Bad with 30-year-old Miranda for her upcoming studio album Platinum.
Montreal man to compete in world’s most dangerous motorcycle race
CTV News - A motorcycle racer based in Montreal will be competing in what is considered the most dangerous motorcycle race in the world, the first Canadian to do so in more than a decade. Dan Kruger, who grew up in Toronto but now lives in Montreal, will be competing in the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race at the end of the month. Unlike other races, which are typically about 5 kilometres long, the Isle of Man TT is a 60-kilometre track through the mountains of the island, located between Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Racers travel at speeds of approximately 200 km/h around sharp corners and up steep hills. The Isle of Man TT is a 107-year-old tradition that draws crowds of about 100,000 and has claimed the lives of 240 bikers. But Canada’s first participant said the risk is all part of the excitement. Kruger has been racing bikes since he was 11 or 12 years old, and started because of the thrill that comes with the danger. “It’s the adrenaline, it’s the challenge, it’s a very personal sport where it’s just you and the machine and it takes a lot of
physical attributes as well,” Kruger told CTV’s Canada AM on Tuesday. “The sport is not without danger,” Kruger said, adding that he has been injured in the past. Kruger fractured his pelvis in September while racing in China, but chose to continue the race despite his injury. Further illustrating just how dangerous the Isle of Man race really is, Kruger said riders are required to wear a dog tag during the event. “The dog tag basically is your blood type, your date of birth, your name and
so forth so they can identify you, heaven forbid something goes wrong.” Kruger also wears a good luck charm from his kids and his wife around his neck, which he said reminds him that there are people waiting for him to get back safely. Regardless of the dangers, Kruger said he feels lucky to claim the title of first Canadian to race on the Isle of Man in more than a decade. “It’s a little bit of pressure, but on the same note, it’s a great opportunity for me, and to be honest it’s made me feel really proud of my roots.”
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Good looking naked roadster with an edge. marissa baecker
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It isn’t always easy to find the words to describe a motorcycle and relay the experience but after three days with Yamaha Motor Canada at the launch of the new, made in Japan, 2015 FZ-07 the words that come to mind are fun and exciting (and I haven’t even picked up my pom poms yet). The FZ-07 is a good looking naked roadster with an edge. It’s the third addition to the FZ family joining the FZ6R and FZ-09. Since 2011, the motorcycle market has been on the rise increasing in sales by 14.8% with sport bikes showing the strongest growth. Yamaha, recognizing the need for a lightweight, entry-level sport bike, wanted to create a versatile model that would appeal to the novice or step-up rider but also offer something for the more experienced rider. This ‘cool urban sport’ comes in three colours: white, matte gray and my colour of choice, lipstick red (although Yamaha prefers to call it vivid red). Of the 7 bikes available, there was only one red. Even though many of the men expressed interest in riding the red bike, for photographic purposes, once I called it the lipstick bike, ironically it was mine for the duration of the test. We opened throttle on the Vancouver Island Highway just as the Canadian Air Force Snowbirds passed overhead in a training flight. As if to see who had the most horsepower, the men were gone! All 75 HP available (compared to what? Mach 1 above?) from the 689cc liquid cooled parallel twin was put to use. I love to watch men ride. I admire their willingness to push it to the limit as they put a bike through its paces in ways I wouldn’t but, then again, the male audience has a different interest in motorcycles than that of their female counterparts. While the swarm of bees (the men) rode in formation focusing intently on the pavement seeking the bike’s sweet spot, I took in more
of the scenery. Motorcycles often take me to places I have never been and am interested to soak up all the hidden secrets (like the full model clipper ship anchored in a roadside ravine with a cleverly attached solar powered garden light so that after dark, it will indicate that the ship is at anchor - “Did you guys see that model ship back there? No? You didn’t?”) The digital liquid crystal single bar mounted display was easy to read in the morning light but if you have issues with directional light from the sun, this back light gauge is fully adjustable. Digital speedometer, odometer and dual trip meter are offered and I set my Trip1 to zero with a few pushes of the buttons. At slightly faster than the posted highwaya speed, I casually glanced at my bar tach surprised to be approaching the 10,000 RPM redline yet not running out of power. “Hmmm, maybe I should change gears?” Usually, you will feel the need to change gears on a motorcycle and not have to actually consider whether or not to do so. Even though the bike offers a six speed (overdrive) transmission, I didn’t find the use for the final gear and barely needed 5th gear in the straight stretches. Highway 28 out of Campbell River would offer ample twists and turns and decorate my bike, gear and visor with an array of bug splatter indicating that, despite the cooler morning temperatures, Spring had indeed arrived and the woods were once again active with Mother Nature’s creations. I navigated the next 100+ km with the swarm of bees always just around the next one or two corners. Here is where the ‘07 truly shined. The RPM range in the gears is between 3000 and 6,500 RPM making its operation effortless as there isn’t a whole lot of need to change gears despite changing speed. I simply rolled off the throttle approaching a bend and rolled back on as I exited never having to gear down yet still maintaining controllable power.
Now I understood the diversification of the target market appeal to the new as well as the experienced riders. The entry level rider can enjoy the bike and develop essential riding skills and confidence with simplistic operation while the experienced rider can challenge themselves, push the limits a little and maintain that smile on their face yet still have money in their wallet and power in their wrists. (FZ-07 is entering the market with an MSRP of $7,299). After riding past thundering waterfalls crashing over cliffs and continuing hundreds of feet over rock faces marked with no parking signs, I came out of the woods and into a clearing at Muchalat inlet where I ran out of road. Wow. Another incredible destination I would never have seen if I hadn’t been on a bike. A small marina housed a few fishing boats, a float plane marked Air Nootka and a couple of tugs to haul logs. I guess you could say this was officially the middle of nowhere and it was beautiful. Gathering again as a group at the Gold River Cafe for lunch, the bikes attracted the attention of the locals. One couple in particular, where 72-year-old “Betty”, who pulled up in a convertible sports car with the top down, came over to chat and marvel about riding. She had recently given up her bike but couldn’t get the feel of a motorcycle out of her system. She bought the convertible as the closest thing to a bike and laughed as she explained that when she drove her new car off the lot, she did so wearing her helmet. Over lunch the group shared personal experiences and I asked, “Did anyone see the ECO light on the dash.” The Eco indicator, a digital display above the speedo, had been discussed earlier. The indicator would come on when the bike was being operated in an ‘Eco-friendly’ fashion for fuel consumption. “The light is only operational between 2,500 and 3,000 RPM,” was the response where the consensus at the table was unani-
mous why none of us had seen the light. We had been having way too much fun in the higher RPM. The ECO indicator would be a good guide for the new rider. If you are paying attention to the ECO indicator, chances are you are monitoring the fuel consumption gauge as well. Planning our post lunch exit route I piped up, “My fuel light is on.” “Just on or is it blinking,” was the response. Fuel is listed on the digital display with a bar graph. The fuel pump light will come on when the bike is running on reserve on fuel. When you approach the end of your reserve, the light will begin to flash indicating that from that point forward, you take your chances continuing to ride. The fuel-efficient FZ-07 offers 24 km/l or 68 m/gl and even though it requires 87 Octane fuel, the 14 litre fuel tank will go from A to B within the tightest of budgets. The tank itself is covered with replaceable plastic panels. Designed with the newer, inexperienced rider in mind, if there is a scratch or damage to any part of the fuel tank, the individual panel can be replaced which is a much more economical fix than replacing the entire tank. The ride back was filled with photo pit stops. One in particular in Strathcona Park, B.C.’s oldest forest, where we took photos in an S-curve. Vehicles passed by ogling and then continue on their way. Then we spotted Betty’s convertible coming around the bend with the friendly waving hand of her husband from behind the steering wheel. Passenger Betty was fast asleep catching a few winks in the wind. From Campbell River to Courtenay the road outlined the waves of the ocean before turning inland and passing through farmer’s fields. Just over 320 km marked the odometer as I reached for the key. Keep your eye out for the Yamaha Power Tour in your neighborhood and try the FZ-07 for yourself.
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On this trip I feel a little bit like that mouse who so unfortunately had his home destroyed by Robert Burns’ endeavour to plough his field. The mouse had no clue what was in store for him when he built his nest in a farmer’s field, and neither did I when I started this trip along historic US Route 1. The trip started off a bit cold. When I left from Ottawa it was a chilly 16 degrees. Luckily, I had packed my liner even though I was pretty sure I would not need it. One hundred kilometers into the trip I was happy it was packed because I was starting to shiver. I took the 417 to Montreal and from there took the 20 past Quebec City and continued on toward Rivière-du-Loup but got off on the 289 which was the route I was going to take into Maine. I stayed at a gas station motel called Auberge Saint-Alexandre which was surprisingly good. The next day it was easy enough to follow the 289 (which turned into the 120) all the way to the Maine/New Bruns-
wick border. After a cursory search by the border guards I crossed into the United States and started my journey along US Route 1. The road from Fort Kent was well maintained and had only the lightest of traffic. It followed the Maine/New Brunswick border and every now and then signs would direct me to Canadian border towns. The road switched from large two lane highway to one lane and every now and then would turn into the main street of a small town with streetlights every hundred kilometers. Taunton Bay was one of the few places I stopped to take pictures On the first day following US Route 1 I made it to Ellsworth Maine and stayed in Lamoine State Park. Ten minutes after setting up my tent it started to rain and it did not let up all through the night. When I awoke the next morning it was still raining and I kept on putting off packing up and leaving because I was sure the rain would end. It did not. Finally, around 9 a.m., I gave up and just decided to ride sopping wet. It was a tiring ride but not just be-
cause of the rain. The route along the coast of Maine was thick with tourists and the road at points slowed down to a crawl. I was feathering the clutch quite a bit to maintain slow speeds. Due to the slowness of the road, I did not reach Boston until dusk and I had hoped to be through the entire city much earlier. To make matters worse, US 1 joined up with Interstate 95 and I was suddenly surrounded by a multitude of cars. I called it a day and pulled off to a Holiday Inn express to get some much needed rest. The next day was more of the same. It took me about 4 hours to go less than 200km. I ended up in Mystic Connecticut waiting 20 minutes for a swing bridge to let pleasure boaters through. I should have enjoyed that experience. I should have gotten off my motorcycle and taken pictures. But because I felt I was so behind schedule, I just cursed my bad luck. There is slight timeline to my journey. My wife is meeting me in Miami and it would not be fair for me to say, “Wait for me at a motel. I will be down in 5 or
6 more days.” That would not be conducive for a good marriage. I made a mistake by not giving myself enough time for this trip. In my mind I pictured US Route 1 as a winding road without any lights that meandered through that largest cities in America with a continuous right of way. I could not be more wrong. The sections along the Main coastline and all the way to Mystic are a vacationer’s paradise but in no way a speedy route to get anywhere in particular. Scenic byways are when people travel at half the posted speed limit I imagined taking side trips. I imagined going into quaint little stores and enjoying myself. Instead I found myself getting angry when another town would appear over the horizon. I knew it would bring more traffic. Therefore, it was with a heavy heart that I steered my bike onto the on-ramp of the 95. It was faster and would take me where I needed to go in the amount of time I had. And just like that my best laid plans went awry.
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Mention the word to just about any biker and they’ll have stories to tell about the famous rally in a small town of just over 6,000 on the north shore of Lake Erie. Since 1981, on every Friday the 13th, bikers converge on Port Dover, Ontario, in a massive display of chrome, leather and revving motors. “We go every single time, obviously pending the weather,” says Rick Lancaster, president of The Acquitted Motorcycle Club. “I made Friday the 13th a mandatory get together and we ride down as a group. I like to see the guys hang out and have a good time.” The event was originally started by Chris Simons and a couple dozen local motorcycle enthusiasts who met on Nov. 13 in 1981 and subsequently committed to the meeting every Friday the 13th. Word of the event continues to spread and if the weather holds out you can expect to see tens of thousands of bikers heading through various routes to Dover to mingle, grab some new gear and simply check out the spectacle. RIDING DOWN “We go up on the 12th for a midnight run,” says ‘Ace’ - president of Toronto-area based Devils Progress Motocycle Club. Last September the club got lucky, he says, because the weather was much warmer the night before compared to the early morning on Sept. 13, 2013. Devils Progress joins up with another club in Port Dover to party at a property which is a fantastic way to do any festival because it’s both secure and serves as a base where you can kick back and relax. The Acquitted also ride down as a group and Lancaster says it’s a good opportunity for the club to practice their riding skills. “They say ‘oh my God’ I’ve never ridden like that’ and as they get to know each other you can ride tighter,” he says. The club doesn’t go in the winter because really it becomes a safety factor. I checked out an online webcam for last December’s rally and it looked like most bikers felt the same as very few made the trip. It’s also a mandatory ride for Devils Progress unless it’s winter, says Ace, simply because it’s not as enjoyable a time. Once you make it down to Dover it’s time to enjoy everything the town has to offer. There’s a number of fine eateries in town providing food and refreshment Schofields Bistro and The Norfolk Tavern among them - along with the usual service clubs which set up trucks and tents with fare. Patches, t-shirts and all sorts of nicknacks will be available from dozens of vendors. “We’re on the hunt for parts and gear,” Ace explains of what the club looks to get out of the event. “But for the most part getting out and meeting other riders. It’s a chance to see people in the community.” If you’re lucky you’ll also spot some
of the characters in attendance including ‘thong man’ - who as you would expect rides around in just a thong. One of my favourite purchases over the years was a metal kickstand plate some enterprising local boys made with ‘Port Dover Friday 13th’ etched on it. IS FRIDAY 13th UNLUCKY? Apparently there is no written evidence for the “Friday the 13th” superstition before the 19th century but a book in the late 1860s apparently started the tradition. One theory on why some consider the day unlucky is attributed to a modern union of two older superstitions: the number 13 is an unlucky number for various religions reasons and Friday an unlucky day for similar reasons. The fear of Friday the 13th has been called friggatriskaidekaphobia - Frigga being the name of a Norse goddess after whom we name Friday for and triskaidekaphobia meaning fear of the number thirteen. But is it really unlucky? In 2008, the Dutch Centre for Insurance Statistics suggested fewer accidents and reports of fire and theft occur on Friday 13th than on other Fridays because people are more careful or just stay home. Driving is slightly safer on Friday the 13th, at least in the Netherlands - Dutch insurers told of a slight dip in traffic accident reports on Friday the 13th. WHAT TO EXPECT Tens of thousands of bikes will line the streets and ride throughout the town. Dozens of motorcycle clubs will make the trek and hundreds of chapters will be present. It’s really an amazing outpouring of the Canadian - and international - biking community. “I remember the Harley guys would make the Japanese bikes park on the other side of the road,” Lancaster relates. Nowadays you’ll see everything from clubs to solo riders to just random groups that meet on the ride there and all kinds of bikes. It’s a brilliant event for a small town and any time I’ve gone I’ve seen local folks setting up chairs and welcome signs in front of their homes even on the roads leading to Dover and cheerfully waving to the bikes roaring by. There are loads of things to buy from local and temporary businesses. There’s live music and impromptu events going on all around you. I’d encourage you to at least grab a t-shirt and something to eat because this town is incredibly welcoming of the biker community and we should support them. This will be the only rally of 2014 and the next one won’t be until Feb. 2015 (cold) and then March 2015 (a bit less cold). Ultimately everything will come down to the weather as anyone who has attended or organized a rally knows. But if we’re lucky it should to be one fine day to get together and mingle.
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Rossi: ‘Victory at Mugello is a matter of honour’ MotoGP™ heads to Tuscany for Valentino Rossi’s first home race of the year and the 300th of his career, at the Gran Premio d’Italia TIM. The race is also a home Grand Prix for the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team itself, being based in Italy at the historic Monza circuit in Gerno di Lesmo. Rossi entertains his home fans in good form having been at the sharp end of recent races and having taken a well earned second place on the podium at the last round in France. The local hero remains the only Grand
Prix rider ever to take seven straight wins at his home race, scoring consecutive premier class victories at Mugello from 2002 to 2008. Prior to this he also had a 125cc win in 1997 and a 250cc win in 1999. He will be determined to forget last year’s unfortunate DNF after crashing on the first lap. “It will be my 300th GP this weekend and for that I am not very happy because it means that I’m old! But I’m happy because I am in good shape and I can still be very fast.”
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Bryan Smith Takes Nail-Biting Springfield Mile Victory SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Bryan Smith overcame four staggered restarts and a last-second effort by a surging Kenny Coolbeth to earn the coveted AMA Pro Flat Track Springfield Mile victory at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 25. Smith beat Coolbeth to the stripe by a mere .041 seconds to claim his fourth win at the legendary venue, and with the win, he now sits fifth in the overall point standings. “I couldn’t ask for a better day,” said Smith following his victory. “It’s been one heck of an effort by my team getting this motorcycle ready for this race and I can’t thank them enough. There are a lot of the same features on
my bike this year but it’s also very different than last year’s at the same time. I’m very excited about this win and I’m excited for what the future holds for the rest of the season.” After dominating his heat, the Dash for Cash, and even setting a new track record along the way, the No. 42 Villa-Esparza/ Crosley Radio Kawasaki mounted Smith looked as if he’d be well on his way to destroying the competition after getting out to a fast start in the main event. This wasn’t the case at all, as Smith found himself in an old fashioned dogfight with several riders throughout the course of the race and was never really able to break away from the pack.
The Gran Premio d’Italia TIM provided Jorge Lorenzo with the perfect chance to improve his championship position with a first victory of 2014. Lorenzo arrived at one of his favourite circuits determined to continue his fiveyear unbroken Mugello podium run. The track that has seen him claim the last three consecutive premier class wins and two consecutive second place finishes prior to that. Looking ahead to the sixth round of the year he stated, “Well, first of all I would like to forget what happened at Le Mans. There I couldn’t feel good on the bike and
therefore we need to think about the future. I will never give up and continue working really hard to get ready when our moment comes.” “Now we are going to visit some special tracks for me and I think we can change some things to stay in front. We need to try to fight for our first victory of the season. That would be great for all of us, the team and me. Mugello is a suitable scenario for me where I’ve made some good memories in the past few years. It’s a special track and the layout is fantastic for my style of riding. Hopefully we can find our way in Tuscany.”
Lorenzo admits: ‘I made a mistake The Gran Premio d’Italia TIM provided Jorge Lorenzo with the perfect chance to improve his championship position with a first victory of 2014. Lorenzo arrived at one of his favourite circuits determined to continue his five-year unbroken Mugello podium run. Mugello has seen him claim the last three
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Following French tyre manufacturer Michelin’s official tender, Dorna is pleased to announce that Michelin is to become the Official Tyre Supplier to MotoGP™ as of the 2016 World Championship season. At the beginning of May 2014 Dorna, in agreement with the FIM, opened a tender for tyre manufacturers interested in becoming Official Tyre Supplier to MotoGP™ from the 2016 season. Interested tyre manufacturers were able to request the technical specifications from Dorna’s Managing Director Javier Alonso, with three potential tyre suppliers initially expressing an interest – before Michelin alone made a formal tender before the 22nd May deadline. The next step in the process will be the drawing out of a commercial agreement between Dorna and Michelin as Official Tyre Supplier, Michelin having already clearly proven its technical abilities to respond to the needs of a demanding Grand Prix racing schedule.
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I recently listed my bike for sale on a motorcycle club website and received an email response three days later asking if it was still for sale. I responded that it was and then received the following email (Note that I changed the respondent’s name and email address for this article): Re: Bike for Sale From: Joe XXXX <joeXXX79@gmail.com> To: Richard Ackroyd Thanks I’m just asking about it to make sure its in good condition as im buying it for my Family as a surprise gift and he doesn’t know about it, so can you assure me i will not be disappointed? also no shipment involved as i have a mover that will come for it. Im okay with the price and condition , I can only pay you via one of the fastest and secure way to pay online (PayPal).. Do you have a PayPal account? Let me know asap so i can arrange the payment through PayPal. my shipper will be coming to pick it up as soon as the payment clears into your account .Am Joe XXX, 1) What is the condition? 2) Are you the Owner? 3) Pick up Location? 4) Your Registered PayPal Name and Registered PayPal Email Address For Me To Proceed With The Payment? Having bought and sold many bikes over the years, and quite a few using online web-based programs such as Kijiji, this email immediately raised my suspicions. In the hopes of helping readers to recognise potential scams, let’s examine what caused the alarm bell to go off. First of all, the would-be purchaser is offering to pay my asking price without even attempting to ask for a lower price. Yes, the asking price was researched before the ad was posted and was a fair market-value price, but still, offering the asking price is “odd.” Second, he is willing to pay for the bike without seeing it, or without having a third party inspect it to see if it is what the ad says it is. Ding! Alarm bell two. If I was ever going to purchase a bike online, without seeing it first, I’d want it checked out by a local motorcycle shop in the seller’s area, to make
sure that there were no issues, and that the bike’s VIN and engine numbers matched the paperwork. If it is a newer bike, I’d also pay to see if there were any liens on the bike before purchasing, because if you purchase a bike on which there is money owing (to a bank, or to a shop for work performed, for example), you also purchase, and are liable for, the debt on that bike. Third, he can only pay using Paypal. I’ve had a Paypal account for years and know how it works. Amounts put into a Paypal account are usually backed by a credit card. It is quite possible for someone to pay for an item using a credit card, and then a couple of months later, contact the bank that issued the card and report that the payment was not authorized, or was made fraudulently. Once the dust settles, the monies that were deposited to your account for the bike purchase could be rescinded, and now you would be without your bike, and without the funds for it. Yes, this is bike theft, in a sense, but once you “sold” your bike, what was the first thing that you did? Cancel the insurance on the bike, right? Four, you never meet the new purchaser, and the purchaser is sending a truck to pick up the bike. Ding! Yes, I realise that this is how purchases work via eBay transactions, but the wise purchaser has several phone conversations with the bike owner before the transaction is begun, and the terms and conditions are usually discussed in detail. Five. The bike is being purchased for someone else. Ding! Why isn’t that person contacting you? Six, the correspondence. Notice the poor spelling, punctuation and grammar in the first paragraph, followed by a set of proper questions in which the punctuation and the questions are correct, and appropriate. The set of questions, for some reason, capitalizes most of the first letters in each word. The introductory paragraph and the questions are inconsistent. Ding! Seven, the questions. In this case the condition of the bike was listed in the ad. There is no need to ask the question. Pick-up location. Under no circumstances am I going to tell the inquirer where I live, and where the bike is located, certainly not at this point. On another point, wouldn’t you want to know where the bike was located before you offered to purchase it? Paying to ship a bike from one end of the country to the other is expensive and should be considered when looking to purchase a bike. Ding!
Another scam that was going around in Alberta, a few years ago, went like this. Someone would show up to purchase your bike for the asking price, and just happen to have a “certified” cheque with them for that amount. The cheque was accepted, the bike taken away, and then a week or so later, the seller would get a call from his or her bank saying that the cheque had bounced, or that the chequing account used by the payer did not exist. No bike and no money! Ding! Here is one recommended way that to sell a bike. First, meet with the purchaser. Do not, under any circumstances, allow test rides. Ever. They drop the bike. They walk away. The damage they’ve caused is on you. Offer instead to have the bike inspected at any motorcycle shop of the purchaser’s choice to confirm the condition, and allow the shop’s mechanic to take it for a spin. This gives the purchaser additional confidence that the seller, and the bike, are on the level. Offer to pay for the half-hour of shop time for the inspection and report, if need be. I usually also offer to pay for any necessary repairs, if the bike turns out to have minor mechanical issues (i.e. needs rear brake linings something that couldn’t have been foreseen without removing the wheel). At this point, assuming that the purchaser wants to go ahead, and you’ve agreed on the terms and the price, then accompany the purchaser to his or her bank and get a bank draft from the bank payable to you for the agreed upon amount, while you are standing there next to the purchaser. Next, accompany the purchaser to the local Department of Motor Vehicles office and stand there while the ownership is transferred to the purchaser’s name. You will have to provide a copy of the drawn up sales receipt at that office in order to transfer the ownership. Knowing that the transfer has taken place will relieve you, as the seller, from responsibilities for the bike, in the off chance that the bike’s ownership is not transferred, and the new owner runs afoul of the law while riding “your” bike. One last point. If selling privately, have a friend with you when people come around to look at you bike. There is far less chance of anything going awry when there are witnesses. There. You are done. All was above board, and you, and the purchaser of your “baby,” will both be happy that the transaction went so smoothly.
Step 1 – Find the Comfortable Spot Experiment first as to which part of the handlebars feel most comfortable to you. To do this, hold your existing handlebars and move your grip from the higher, lower or wider parts of the bar. If you feel that the current handlebars that you have is comfortable enough for you, check if the height of the handlebars are to your liking. If they aren’t you can always raise or lower them using risers. Also keep in mind the measurements of your existing handlebars especially when selecting the measurements of your new handlebars. Be careful with selecting wide bars because such bars are notorious for making turns difficult. Step 2 – Remove the Parts The very first part that you should remove is the brake lever which is sometimes called as the master cylinder unit. Also remove the switch housing and the throttle control. You will be able to locate these parts using your motorcycle’s manual. Be very particular about clamps and other wiring harness that you will be detaching. Once you have removed the throttle control, you will need to remove the brass ferrules. The ferrules are found at the ends of the idle cables. Proceed to removing the hand grip and clutch lever assembly. Also remove any accessories that you may find that are attached to the bar. Put all the parts in rags to prevent losing any of them. Step 3 – Remove the Left Hand Grip Unlike the right hand grip, the left hand grip is usually immovable hence making it difficult to remove. Using a sharp knife cut through the hand grip. Step 4 – Remove the Riser Cover & Clamps Not all motorcycles have riser covers and riser clamps but if yours do, make sure to remove them first before removing the handlebars. You can install a new set of risers if you want. Step 5 – Install New Handlebars Replace a new set of handlebars in exchange for the old ones that you have just removed. Make sure that the handlebars are positioned at the very center of the risers. Once you have done so, place the riser clamps & cover. After installing the new handlebars, try turning the bars left and right to make sure that there is enough clearance. Step 6 – Reinstall the Removed Parts Replace the switch housing that you have removed in the left handlebar. Apply a film of glue on the bar and attach the new hand grip. Also reinstall all the other accessories that you have removed. Reinstall the brake lever and master cylinder on your bike’s right handlebar. Before attaching the switch housing, make sure to reattach the brass ferrules on the cables. Secure the throttle control on the bar and secure the switch housing tightly. Step 7 – Test the Switches and Wires Try all the reinstalled switches and wires and make sure that they are working properly. Recondition the throttle and idle cables according to your manual. Make sure that your clutch cables are on snugly and that there are no defects on the wires.
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available on 2012 - 2013 GSX-R600 / SFV650A / SV650A / VL800T / VL800SE / VL800 / VZ800 models. Financing provided through TD Auto Finance and is subject to credit approval; not all applicants will qualify for credit. Minimum financing total of $5000. Financing promotions void where prohibited. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Limited time offers are subject to change without notice. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers. Up to $2,000 in retail incentives applies to eligible retail purchase agreements completed between April 1st, 2014 and June 30th, 2014. Rebates up to $2,000 valid on 2012 – 2013 GSX-R600 / SV650SA / VRZ1800Z / VZR1800 and varies by model purchased. These offers are valid only on select new and not previously registered Suzuki Motorcycles. Offer ends June 30, 2014. PDI charges from $132 to $528, freight charges from $110 to $208, taxes, license, insur¬ance, applicable fees and registration are extra dependent on model. Specifications, product features and colours are subject to change without notice. Read your owner’s manual carefully and remember to observe all safety regulations. See your participating Authorized Suzuki dealer for availability and complete details. Suzuki. Way of Life!
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