Green Monster- Kawasaki Ninja ZX9R

Green Monster- Kawasaki Ninja ZX9R
Three adjectives describe the Ninja ZX9R: big, powerful and very fast.

This sportbike from kawasaki motorcycle is nicely equipped, offers great handling capabilities, its adjustable suspension system adapts to a number of riding situations and it's also comfortable for long rides.
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1975 Honda CB750F

1975 Honda CB750F
The F model had a lot of changes but is at heart the same motorcycle as the cb750k. The motor had larger valves to produce a bit more power, the rear brake was a disk, some models did not have chrome headlight ears, the tank and seat were sportier.
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Suzuki DR 125

Suzuki DR 125
Small (124cc) supermoto style model from Suzuki.

A few tech specs:

- One cylinder, four stroke engine
- Fuel injection
- Electric starter
- Five gears
- 17'' tires
- Disc brakes (single disc front and rear)
- Dry weight: 267 pounds (121kg)

For beginners and/or people looking for a lightweight bike to run errands around town, this seems like a good option.
Photo taken by www.worldwidemotorcycles.com

Honda VFR V4 VTEC

Honda VFR V4 VTEC
Not as popular its sister the CBR, the Honda VFR is an excellent bike. It is equipped with a V-4 engine that performs really well and all the widely known features that make of Honda motorcycles some of the best bikes in the market. Due to its more upright riding position - when you compare it to other sportbikes - it can also be used as a sport touring bike.
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Suzuki Bandit in Blue

Suzuki Bandit in Blue
The Suzuki Bandit is an standard bike with sportbike performance. A good alternative for the city and short to middle distance road trips.

This model from www.japanese-motorcycles-only.com has been in production for many years and is very popular particularly in Europe.

Honda CBX Super-Sport

Honda CBX Super-Sport
This bike appeared in 1979 but the inline 6 cylinder engine concept was inherited from a Honda racing motorcycle of the mid 60´s, the RC166
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Münch-4 1100 TT Mammut

Münch-4 1100 TT Mammut
Here are some tech details about this German bike built during the late 1960s:

- Inline four 1100 cc engine
- 85 hp
- 4 gears
- Electric starter
- Weight 250 kg
- Max Speed 210 km/h
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BMW R1200GS

The BMW R1200GS inherits more than 25 years of development (the first one of this series was the 1980 R80 G/S), road testing (no need to expand on BMW motorcycles well known performance on the road) and off road abuse (the famous Paris-Dakar rally was won four times by riders mounted on BMW GS motorcycles) .
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KTM 950 Supermoto

KTM 950 Supermoto - Back, upload feito originalmente por WorldWideMotorcycles.

KTM 950 Supermoto

The KTM 950SM combines the feel of an off-road motorcycle with the performance of a sportbike.

This radical style, 942cc 75-degree V-Twin engine, comfortable, and nice handling supermoto guarantees a fun ride on pavement and backroads.

1986 Honda CR250R Motocross Bike

1986 Honda CR250R Motocross Bike, upload feito originalmente por evanfell.

1986 Honda CR250R Motocross Bike
This is 1986 Honda CR250 that brought back from the old time. Still a very relevant motocross bike for an amateur rider.

Harley Davidson Pecos Motorcycle Boot Review

Harley Davidson Pecos Motorcycle Boot Review

When I was getting geared up for the Motorcycle Safety Foundations Basic Rider Course I was looking for a black biker boot that looked more like a cowboy boot than the regular bikers engineer boot. One day at lunch I was browsing a local bike shop in Grapevine Texas called Biker Alley, which has since closed, and found what I was looking for. They were Harley Davidson brand and were a cross between an engineer boot and a cowboy boot. The price was reasonable and I purchased a pair.

The boots looked great but after wearing for several hours in the rain they became soaked and my feet were all wet. So, I went looking for something to make then more water repellent. I picked up a can of Penguin brand Himalaya Wax and coated them excessively. Then I polished them up to a beautiful black leather shine. Himalaya Wax is made of beeswax and is very water repellant. My feet have been dry since, however I have not had them immersed in water for any great length of time.

I have had the Pecos boots now for over a year and they have held up well. I do not wear them every day. Usually I wear them on Fridays, on days that are raining, or when it looks like it might rain. The leather has held up well, even the top of the left one, used for up shifting. They have picked up some minor scuffs, but do not look that bad for not having polished them again. For sturdiness and protection these boots are equipped with an inside metal support shank.

The Harley Davidson boots are as comfortable to wear as any good quality made boot should be. Rumor has it that Wolverine manufactures these boots for Harley. There is a metal insignia plate with the Harley Davidson Logo on it located on each heel. The tooled leather straps with steel harness hoop are riveted together. As a nice touch Harley Davidson Motor Co written around the head of each rivet. The uppers are constructed of supple full grain leather. The stitching is of good quality and the pull tabs have lasted with me using them to pull and tug the boots on every time I wear them.

The soles of the Harley Pecos boots are made of Goodyear welted construction. A Goodyear welt construction is good for water protection and the possibility of resoling. The Dual-density rubber/EVA outsole is oil, water, and slip resistant. The traction of the Pecos boot is good on cement and blacktop roads, but get them on wet painted or polished smooth cement and they are not so slip resistant. Part of the tread pattern is bright orange in color and is very aggressive. The Harley Davidson logo is embossed on the sole shank towards the heel. There are parts of the sole that are starting to wear smooth from all my walking and riding in them.

The interior of the Pecos boot is lined with a full length cushion sock made of Taibrelle. This liner helps wick perspiration away from your feet. The insole is removable and is made of dual-density polyurethane for comfort. These boots are very comfortable to wear, but may take some time to get used too if you have never worn boots with a true heel on them.

If you enjoy wearing a comfortable pair of cowboy boots but want something to ride your motorcycle in, these boots fit the bill. I have enjoyed wearing and riding in these boots. They offer a lot of protection for your feet, ankles, shins, and calves. Torch gives the Harley Davidson Pecos Motorcycle Boots a M.M.M Rating of 8 on a scale of 1-10.

Ride on,
Torch

Yamaha FZ750

FZ750 side, upload feito originalmente por mudmucks.

Yamaha FZ750
Various coloured bodywork in readyness for a respray. FZR1000 wheels. Tokico 6 pot calipers. Micron full race exhaust. Old Skool skate wheels as crash bungs (you can just see them).

Buell S1 rear 1/4

Buell S1 rear 1/4, upload feito originalmente por mudmucks.

Buell S1 rear 1/4
X1 swingarm, Vance and Hines exhaust with grey header tape. Carbon airbox. Integrated rear LED stop and turn lights.
Next steps were going to be a forcewinder intake, larger rear pulley (US spec) and an X1 front engine mount to tidy things up.

Yamaha YZF750R RH

YZF750R RH side, upload feito originalmente por mudmucks.

Yamaha YZF750R RH
T/Ace top end mated to a 750 bottom and 6 speed gearbox. Good for 140 bhp, a real wolf in sheep's clothing. Scares the poo out of modern sports 600 guys.

2008 Harley- Davidson CVO Springer

2008 Harley- Davidson CVO Springer, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

2008 Harley- Davidson CVO Springer

2008 Harley-Davidson CVO. Read more of this story at motorcycle-usa.com

Aprilia RS250

Aprilia RS250, upload feito originalmente por cus250.

Aprilia RS250

RS250 aprilia special, K1Racingmoto tuned engine side by side JIm Lomas carbon pipes and caron bodywork...

Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2009 back

Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2009 back, upload feito originalmente por summerside06.

Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2009 back

New hypersport by Aprilia, V4 engine. Unveiled today, available from 2009.

agv helmet aprilia

agv helmet aprilia , upload feito originalmente por midori design.

agv helmet aprilia racing tokyo japan
midori design vinyl graphics motorcycle design

2005 Ducati Monster S2R Dark

2005 Ducati Monster S2R Dark, upload feito originalmente por b4dfish2.

PowerCommanderIII, Spareshack Type II midpipe; all exhaust ceramic-coated matte black. Matte black powder-coated: swingarm, mufflers, kickstand, rear sets, passenger pegs, and heel guards. Cored mufflers, 14T front sprocket, Napoleon barends, CycleCat frame-sliders, blacked out front sprocket cover, belt covers, headlight bracket, and chrome trim. K&N filter, air box fully chopped, chopped tail, SHOCKRacing LED blinkers front and rear (smoked out in front). Reflectors & chain guard gone.

1986 Honda CMX450 Rebel

1986 Honda CMX450 Rebel, upload feito originalmente por evanfell.

This is 1986 Honda CMX450 Rebel. These bikes are highly desirable by smaller riders and beginners. The CMX 450 Rebel was only made a few years and was more or less the big brother of the Honda 250 Rebel. The bike was slightly larger, had a six speed transmission, and was styled quite well for an 80's Japanese cruiser import.

08 KTM 125 SX

08 KTM 125 SX, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

The 2008 KTM 144 and 125 are hard to tell apart just by looking at them, but the difference on the track is fairly dramatic. Read more about this bike at Motorcycle-USA.com

2008 Harley-Davidson Rocker

2008 Harley-Davidson Rocker, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

The position of the 2008 Rocker's forward controls and independent V-Bar handlebar put the rider in a fists-forward position.

08 Harley-Davidson VRSC V-Rod

08 Harley-Davidson VRSC V-Rod, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

The black and gold color scheme looks better up close than in this photo of the 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSC V-Rod Anniversary Edition.

2008 Buell 1125R

2008 Buell 1125R, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

The Buell 1125R's front fairing provides ample wind protection for the rider, with its broad design reminding out test rider of an F-4 Phantom. Read more at Motorcycle-USA.com

Aprilia RSV Mille

Aprilia RSV Mille, upload feito originalmente por kenjonbro.

1999 Aprilia RSV 1000,

With 998 cc 60 degree V-twin engines built by the Austrian company Rotax, the RSV Mille was the first large displacement motorcycle made by Aprilia.

Buell S1 RH side

Buell S1 RH side, upload feito originalmente por mudmucks.

Buell S1 RH side
X1 swingarm, Vance and Hines exhaust with grey header tape. Carbon airbox. Integrated rear LED stop and turn lights.
Nex steps were going to be a forcewinder intake, larger rear pulley (US spec) and an X1 front engine mount to tidy things up.

2007_Aprilia Tuono Factory

2007_Aprilia_Tuono_Factory, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

2007_Aprilia_Tuono_Factory
With different graphics and gold accents, the Factory Tuono differentiates itself further from its non-Factory sibling by the use of Ohlins suspension.. Check out more at www.motorcycle-usa.com

2008 BMW HP2 Sport

2008 BMW HP2 Sport, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

BMW delivers its 'sportiest' production Boxer ever in the form of its new 2008 HP2 Sport, a hopped up R1200S based off the Bavarian marque's 2007 factory endurance racebike. Read more at www.motorcycle-usa.com

Stebel Nautilus Compact Dual Tone Horn

Stebel Nautilus Compact Dual Tone Horn Installation on 2003 V-Star 1100 Classic & Review

One of the items on my Christmas list last year was a Stebel Nautilus Compact Dual Tone Horn for my 2003 V-Star 1100 Classic, named Mistress. Oh, did I mention they come in chrome? When Christmas came around my dear wife informed me she had ordered the horn I wanted and an installation kit to go with it. I could hardly wait for it to come in.

It came in the next week. I learned that my wife had ordered the Stebel Nautilus Compact Dual Tone Air Horn from Twisted Throttle. She also had ordered their Plug-N-Play wiring installation kit. I checked to make sure everything was there, and it was. The Horn itself came with a relay, one mounting bolt, one mounting nut, one mounting bracket adapter for mounting the horn separate from the small air pump, and directions. Twisted Throttles wiring kit came with, pre-wired relay connector, horn ground wire, two blue Posi-Lock connectors, one 30 amp ATC fuse, one six inch wire tie, six four inch wire ties, wiring directions and electrical schematic.

I decided to install the horn when I replaced the battery on my V-Star. I started by removing my Corbin Dual Tourer seat. That is accomplished by removing both seat lean backs and the nut and washers at the rear of the seat. Then I lifted the seat assembly up from the rear while pulling the assembly rearward unhooking it from the seat holders. I made sure the fuel valve was turned to the off position, removed the fuel line, and disconnected the wiring harness going to the instrument cluster, removed the two bolts from the fuel tank bracket, removed the front ignitor unit panel quick fastener and removed the fuel tank.

With those out of the way I removed the battery side cover, disconnected the negative battery cable and then the positive cable. I went on and replaced the battery which you do not have to remove to install the Stebel Nautilus Compact Dual Tone Air Horn. I opened the wiring harness and horn packages and spread everything out ready for the install.

First I installed the relay and fuse into the wiring harness setting the relay part of the harness near where I would be mounting it under the seat. I routed the red power wire down to the battery positive cable area ready to hook up. I snaked the black and blue wires, which come twisted together, from the relay along the factory wiring harness route up to where the Original Equipment horn is located. I had previously replaced the OEM horn with a Fiamm Freeway Blaster Horn.

This is where I deviated from the instructions that came with the wiring kit. I wanted to keep the Fiamm Freeway Blaster horn hooked up so I could use both the Fiamm and the Stebel Nautilus Compact at the same time. I accomplished this by employing two Quick Splice connectors that I had on hand in my electrical supplies. I attached one to the positive, and one to the negative OEM horn wires. These simply crimp connect onto the wire using pliers. The center of the connector pinches through the wires insulation making the connection for the attached female lug. This made easy hook ups for the wiring kits male spades on the black and blue wires, blue to the positive brown horn wire and black to the negative pink horn wire.

Next I snaked the yellow wires from the relay along the factory harness under the fuel tank area and down to where I was going to mount the Stebel Horn by the rear brake master cylinder. Now it was time to mount the horn assembly itself. I had picked up a scrap piece of bracket and now needed to tweak it into the correct shape and make the mounting hole for the horn larger to fit the bolt that came with the horn.

I held the metal and horn up together where I wanted to mount the horn assembly next to the rear brake master cylinder to check clearances and get some idea where to bend the bracket. I then bent the metal bracket and re checked clearances. That done, I drilled out the hole in the end where the bolt from the horn assembly would go. The other end already had a hole to mount to the rear brake master cylinder bracket. I then removed the brake master cylinder mounting bolt and added in the new horn bracket and horn ground lead supplied by the wiring kit, and reinstalled.

Now that I had the new horn mounting bracket in place I attached the Stebel Horn assembly to it using the supplied mounting bolt and nut, making sure the horn was mounted in the correct orientation and angle as per the instructions. I hooked up the yellow power wire from the relay to the Stebel Horn power connector. Next, I connected the negative black wire from the ground at the rear brake master cylinder and the just added horn bracket, to the negative connector of the Stebel Horn.

I finished up installing the new battery by connecting all the positive leads and then the negative leads. I attached the Stebel Horn relay to the frame using a tie strap. I reinstalled the fuel tank and reconnected the electrical harness. It was time to test the horn before I put everything back together on the bike. I turned the key to the on position and hit the horn button. There was a slight delay after hitting the horn button from when the Fiamm Freeway Blaster starts and the Stebel Nautilus Compact Dual Horn kicks in. It takes a split second for the Nautilus’s air pump to get pressure to the horn. It’s worth the wait.

The Stebel Nautilus Compact Dual Tone Horn is loud. It is rated at 139 decibels and I believe it’s every bit of that. It is way louder than the Fiamm Freeway Blaster. It sounds like an 18 wheelers horn. Here is an excerpt from the Twisted Throttle website:

“Keep this in mind: sound energy doubles for every 3 points you go up in the decibel scale. It means that the Stebel Nautilus horn, which produces 139 dB of sound, puts out a LOT more sound than these popular horns: - 800% of the sound energy of the more expensive 130dB FIAMM Freeway Blaster; - 600% louder than the $140, 130 dB Pro Pad Mini Beast horn; - 650% louder than the $179, 128dB Rivco dual trumpet horn.”

Lastly I used the supplied wire ties to secure all loose wiring out of the way. I buttoned up the bike in reverse order of the disassembly and got it ready again to ride.

Just the other day I had the opportunity to use the Nautilus Compact Air Horn. It was on my commute home westbound on SH183 around Hurst Texas. A vehicle whose driver was not paying attention, was unaware or uncaring started drifting over from the center lane into the fast lane while I was in it. I guess even with his window down he could not hear my

Cobra exhaust next to him above all the traffic noise. I hammered on the horn button and the Stebel responded with a very loud honk. He stopped moving into my lane but was still straddling the white line so I just sped up and got out of there.

The Nautilus Horn worked as designed and I was very happy with how loud it is above the sounds of the traffic. The installation on my V-Star 1100 Classic was not that complicated. It can be installed by someone with an average mechanical ability and electrical aptitude. Torch gives the Stebel Nautilus Compact Dual Tone Air Horn a M.M.M. Rating of 9 out of 10.

Ride on,
Torch

2008 Harley Davidson Cross Bones

2008 Harley Davidson Cross Bones, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

Harley looked to the old knucles and pans of yesteryear for styling cues on the Cross Bones. Check out more photos at www.motorcycle_usa.com

2008 Cincy V-Twin Expo

2008 Cincy V-Twin Expo, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

The JR7 is claimed to make over 125 hp and 200 ft-lb of torque at only 3200 rpm. Check out more photos at www.motorcycle-usa.com

2008 Kawasaki ZX-14 Hayabusa

2008 Kawasaki ZX-14 Hayabusa, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

Kawasaki ZX-14 is not much natural about a 160-horsepower motorcycle, but it sure looks good in nature. Check out more photos and the story at www.motorcycle-usa.com

09 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic

09 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

The 2009 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic is powered by a 103 V-Twin engine with ESPFI.

2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

Sporting a complete redesign, the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R plans on continuing the best-seller and newbie-friendly status of its predecessor. Read more on this bike at www.motorcycle-usa.com

2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones

2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

Harley Davidson's newest softail, the 2008 FLSTSB Cross Bones, pays homage to the days when knuckles and pans were the rage with its mini apes, sprung seat and front end, classic half-round footboards and a gloss black round air cleaner. Read the full story and check more pictures at www.motorcycle-usa.com

08 OCC Sweet Amber

08 OCC Sweet Amber, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

The Honda ST1300 is the longest standing model in our 2008 comparo, with the 1300 a revision of the long-serving ST1100. More at www.motorcycle-usa.com

2008 Buell Ulysses XB12XT

2008 Buell Ulysses XB12XT, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

The trick to riding the Buell is keeping the Thunderstorm V-Twin revving between 3500 to 7000 rpm where it is the most responsive and potent. Check out more at Motorcycle-USA.com

2008 Traverston V-Rex

2008 Traverston V-Rex, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

Most concept motorcycles never make it into production, but Christian Travert turned Tim Cameron's dreams into physical reality with the Traverston V-Rex. Check out the article and photos on www.motorcycle-usa.com

2008 Suzuki B-King

2008 Suzuki B-King, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

Beefy braking components complement a high-performance package that B-King owners will enjoy whether they're a hard-core stunter or a weekend canyon warrior - more at motorcycle-usa.com

2009 Heritage Softail Classic

2009 Heritage Softail Classic, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

The 2009 Heritage Softail Classic has a wider passenger pillion and backrest pad, redesigned seat and saddlebag decorative trim, taller handlebar with new clamp, and Half-Moon Rider Footboards.

2007 BMW K1200R Sport Motorcycle

2007 BMW K1200R Sport Motorcycle, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

2007 BMW K1200R Sport Motorcycle on the oregon coast. Check the motorcycle review on this BMW and motorcycleusa.com.

08 Brammo Enertia

08 Brammo Enertia, upload feito originalmente por MotorcycleUSA.

The Brammo Enertia taps electric power, making it a green alternative - especially when sourcing renewable power, like solar. Read the full story at www.motorcycle-usa.com.