Introducing the Armored Air Jacket to protect motorcyclists

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 09/02/2010 08:41 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

"We need to keep riders safer," said David Barbosa, vice president of marketing for the Bowie, Md., company Armored Air Jackets, LLC, which has launched the Armored Air Jacket in the United States.

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Motorcycle Exhibit at the Reagan Library

Posted in Motorcycles by: Whiplash on: 09/02/2010 04:57 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Motorcycle Exhibit at the Reagan Library

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Harley 'novice' breaks speed record

Posted in Motorcycles by: Whiplash on: 09/02/2010 04:51 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Missouri transplant says that instead of easing off throttle, she leaned into side wind and cranked it to 133 mph.

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How not to drive a motorcycle [Video]

Posted in Motorcycles by: Whiplash on: 09/01/2010 11:59 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Every day, more and more careless motorcycle owners give safe riders a bad name. This guy is one of the reasons so many people think motorcycle riders are inherently unsafe.

Restoration: 1976 Harley Davidson SX 175 [Updated]

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 09/02/2010 05:14 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Everyone has a memory of their first car or motorcycle. I am no different. I bought a mid-70’s AMF Harley Davidson enduro when I was 16. At the time I built my own bicycles so this seemed like a natural progression. It barely ran, I had no driver’s license and I remember the throttle cable was broken so I had to pull the cable to drive it around at first. Well, mom wasn’t too happy about it and did the old “not in my house” routine and I had to get rid of it. Almost 30 years later I found one on eBay and bought it to restore. It is rare to find one complete, running and in excellent condition as many of these motorcycles were used on farms and in fields and often the titles have been lost. It only cost me a few hundred more than the one I purchased way back when, but it will cost about 5 times that to restore it to perfect condition. I have so much time and effort into the project that I thought I would share the story of this restoration so you can follow along. The thumbnail to the left shows the bike when we removed the motor and skins before we began disassembly.

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Yamaha Announces 2011 YFZ450R and YFZ450X Sport ATVs

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 09/01/2010 12:45 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., announced today its 2011 YFZ450R and YFZ450X sport ATVs, completing the industry's strongest sport ATV line-up for the coming year. With superior power, comfort and handling, Yamaha's high-revving YFZ450R and 450X are specifically designed for pure performance and get new color and graphics in 2011.

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Paul Teutul Jr (OCC & Paul Jr Designs) & Rachel Beister tie the knot

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 08/28/2010 08:55 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Custom bike, custom wedding? You bet! TLC’s Paul Teutul Jr, American Chopper star married his girlfriend Rachel Beister over the weekend. Rev up the pipes! Updated with a picture Paul posted on his Twitter account.
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R.I.P. Ducati World Superbike Team

Posted in Motorcycles by: Whiplash on: 08/27/2010 09:42 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

R.I.P. Ducati World Superbike Team

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Orange County Choppers; from motorcycles to an official charity

Posted in Motorcycles by: Whiplash on: 08/25/2010 11:27 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Orange County Choppers, the custom motorcycle shop featured on the popular TLC show, American Chopper, today announced the launch of a new non-profit organization called The OCC Foundation, Inc. Through various projects over the years, OCC has put its full weight behind many charitable activities across the country and has helped to raise substantial sums of money for many causes, including those that support our soldiers and their families, those supporting the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions, plus many others. OCC will to continue to do so, but now everything will be directed through this newly created entity.

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Yamaha Announces "Life in the Fast Lane" Sweepstakes

Posted in Motorcycles by: Whiplash on: 08/25/2010 07:33 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Yamaha Announces "Life in the Fast Lane" Sweepstakes

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Barbecue biker hits snag

Posted in Motorcycles by: Whiplash on: 08/25/2010 07:11 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

A Kiwi man who was caught riding his motorbike along the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne with a barbecue strapped to his body was fined A$800 (NZ$1007) today and lost his license for one month.

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Paul Jr. Designs at Sturgis 2010 [Spoiler]

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 08/26/2010 08:01 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

As we watch the new season of Orange County Choppers unfold, we wait patiently as the televised version has it taking forever for Paul Jr. to actually build a motorcycle while Senior has done multiple commercial builds. As you already know, reality television happens months before you really see it. Well, it turns out Paul Jr. did show up at Sturgis 2010. Did he bring along a motorcycle? Read on for the details or run away now to wait for the TV show to reveal what happens next. Bumped for the crowd searching for OCC related news as the show is on tonight.

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49 Custom Paint Jobs For Scooters

Posted in Motorcycles by: Whiplash on: 08/24/2010 07:12 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

49 Custom Paint Jobs For Scooters


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Black Label Society: Orange County Choppers Show Canceled

Posted in Events by: TimothyT on: 08/23/2010 08:56 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Due to a "scheduling conflict," the previously announced free BLACK LABEL SOCIETY show that was supposed to take place today (Monday, August 23) at Orange County Choppers' retail store and showroom (14 Crossroads Court) in Newburgh, New York has been canceled. The band states, "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused."

No further information is available.

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Bobbitt Wins Maine Enduro

Posted in Motorcycles by: Whiplash on: 08/23/2010 01:39 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Bobbitt Wins Maine Enduro

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Ryno Motors self-balancing, one wheel, electric scooter [Video]

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 08/21/2010 09:15 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

RYNO Motors is committed to solving the short distance commuting challenges of individuals, government, and industrial customers while at the same time delivering an exciting and enjoyable riding experience. Our innovative self-balancing, one wheel, electric scooter is poised to offer customers an iconic product that will turn heads and provoke strong emotional reactions.

To satisfy the need for efficient transportation, RYNO Motors has designed a multiple use, hybrid product that’s adaptable to wide range of market segments including 1) Urban Low Speed Transport, 2) Sport, and 3) Government/ Industrial.

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Harley Davidson plant in York County looking for "Casual" workers

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 08/20/2010 08:20 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

The company says it is trying to build a pool of 300 to 500 workers to be able to call when they have full-time workers out on vacation or sick leave.

The job orientation will be held at PaCareerlinks in Manchester Township Saturday from 8 a.m to 12 p.m. Career links expects lots of potential worker to attend.

Times are tough, if you're in Pennsylvania, might be worth a shot.

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Orange County Choppers' Paul Teutul Sr. Rides into Woodward Dream Cruise With Gladiator GarageWorks

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 08/20/2010 08:16 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Motor enthusiasts from around the globe convening in Detroit for the Woodward Dream Cruise will meet their match – Paul Teutul Sr., founder of Orange County Choppers – courtesy of event sponsor Gladiator® GarageWorks. Teutul Sr., will appear in the Gladiator® GarageWorks booth alongside the newly built Gladiator brand bike where attendees can meet the icon and see the bike while taking in the sights of the world's largest one-day automotive event.

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BMW S 1000 RR Superbike Clinches Three “Best of” Honors in U.S.

Posted in Motorcycles by: TimothyT on: 08/19/2010 02:15 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

In its debut year, the BMW S 1000 RR superbike has earned three superlative awards from the U.S. media. Robb Report named the BMW S 1000 RR the best sportbike in its annual “Best of the Best” issue in June. In July, Cycle World followed suit by awarding the BMW S 1000 RR “Best Superbike for 2010”; and in the September issue of Motorcyclist, editors chose the BMW S 1000 RR for its coveted “Motorcycle of the Year” Award.

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Fewer biker businesses apply for fall rally event permits

Posted in Motorcycles by: Whiplash on: 08/19/2010 05:00 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Fewer biker businesses apply for fall rally event permits

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