Archive for July, 2011
Riders File Lawsuit Against Harley, Alleging Burnt Legs
A group of four motorcycle riders have filed a class-action lawsuit against Harley Davidson and appear to have won an early victory after a judge ignored Harley’s pleas to throw the case out. Phillip Johnson, Jimmy Aldridge, Randy Vandermolen and Matthew Weyuker say that Harley Twin Cam engines made since 1999 are prone to overheating, [...]
Captain America Bike to be Sold on eBay
“Captain America: The First Avenger” tore up the box office this past weekend, and those who went to see the new film know that it had some of the better motorcycle stunts seen in recent movies. The filmmakers weren’t shy about showcasing bikes as a core part of the film, which reflected Harley-Davidson’s efforts to [...]
Motorcycle Enthusiast Wins Vintage Bike
The AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days occurred this past weekend, and one lucky fan was able to walk away from the raffle with not one, but two vintage motorcycles to add to his garage. Scott Carey of Pecotonica, Illinois, had his name called during the grand prize raffle at the event. Since Kawasaki was the marque [...]
Product Spotlight – Joe Rocket Alter Ego 3.0
Question: How many summertime riding jackets do you own? You have a waterproof jacket. Then there’s the warm-weather mesh jacket. Then you have that well-protected sport jacket with the good spine protector. Question: How many times have you tried to take them all on one ride? Joe Rocket’s new Alter Ego 3.0 can be your [...]
Riding Gear for the Summer Months
Riding a motorcycle or ATV in the winter comes with its own unique set of challenges, which would make many assume that summer is the prime time for riding. Unfortunately, in some parts of the country it gets so hot that riding in the summer can be just as unpleasant as riding in the winter. [...]
Kawasaki, Honda, Issuing Safety Recalls
Both Kawasaki and Honda have announced that they will be recalling certain motorcycle models due to unrelated safety concerns, reports the Wall Street Journal. Team Green is recalling nearly 2,500 2011 Ninja ZX-10 for a problem related to the wiring harness. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the manufacturer discovered [...]
Brammo to Support TTXGP
The sport of electric motorcycle racing has taken off in a big way with the launch of the TTXGP, but there’s still a highly prohibitive cost for racers interested in going electric. A new partnership between the racing series and electric bike manufacturer Brammo could soon change that, however. TTXGP is far from floundering – [...]
Pirelli Stays on as Superbike Supplier
Italian motorcycle tire manufacturer Pirelli has announced that it has signed a new contract to provide spec tires for both British and World Superbike competitions. The company signed a new three-year contract that will keep their tires as the standard through the 2015 season. In a press release, factors such as the quality of tires [...]
Ducati Team Frustrated with Recent Results
Trouble seems to brewing in the Ducati MotoGP camp, as disappointing results for Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden over the past few weeks could lead to significant bike overhauls. The two riders finished sixth and seventh, respectively, at the most recent race at Mazda Laguna Seca in California. According to Cycle News, the two riders [...]
Hayden Wins Thrilling Race
Tommy Hayden and Josh Hayes battled it out to a thrilling finish at the AMA Superbike race at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway over the weekend. The two riders were practically glued at the hip for the entire race before Hayden eventually came out on top. According to Cycle News, the two riders were never separated [...]
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