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November 20, 2009
What Not to Give: Steering Wheel Desk
Looking for gift ideas? Here's a great suggestion for what not to give this year! It's called the Steering Wheel Desk.
It's so bizarre I seriously thought it was a joke. Unfortunately it isn't.
As we continue to propagate the myth of "multitasking" this sort of product will actually resonate with certain idiots. Why do one thing adequately, when you can half-ass several?
This sort of crap just amazes me. Pedestrians, motorcyclists and bystanders should beware the roadways if these things become popular.
It's so bizarre I seriously thought it was a joke. Unfortunately it isn't.As we continue to propagate the myth of "multitasking" this sort of product will actually resonate with certain idiots. Why do one thing adequately, when you can half-ass several?
This sort of crap just amazes me. Pedestrians, motorcyclists and bystanders should beware the roadways if these things become popular.
Labels: article
November 16, 2009
Dallas International Motorcycle Show
Just got back from the 2009 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Dallas. This was the kickoff event for the 2009/2010 series and weather was beautiful, attendance looked great and a lot of new gear was on display. Here's a few highlights from the show floor...
Shoei Helmets
Shoei was showing off their new X-Twelve and XF-1100 helmets. The XF-1100 is the replacement for the XF-1000 and is a brand new new design aimed at the sport and/or touring rider. X-Twelve is for racing and offers all the protection and features the Big Boys have. Both of these helmets are made using five different shell sizes (like small, medium, large, etc.) to meet the new Snell M-2010 standard.
The Snell 2010 test is creating quite a stir for many manufacturers. The new test requires multiple shell sizes but many helmet makers only use two- or sometimes just one! Shoei and Arai have always used multiple shell sizes to make their helmets, which is just one reason they cost more. The Shoei rep told us each mold costs about $200,000. Now multiply that for five different sizes and you start to see why those no-name helmets are so cheap.
www.shoei-helmets.com
Cardo Scala Rider
We've reviewed the Cardo Q2 Bluetooth communicators here before. A new model called the G4 will hit the streets in about a month. This new version features a cleaner mounting system, simultaneous intercom between up to 4 people and extended range up to 1 mile. That range is accomplished by daisy-chaining from one unit to another. Sounds pretty trick.
www.cardowireless.com
Wunderlich
BMW only shows up at a handful of the IMS series, unfortunately Dallas isn't one of them. But all us lonely Beemer riders found something to lust for at the Wunderlich truck. These folks make all sorts of expensive tidbits to tart up your BMW.
GS riders should consider their catalog required reading. Protection items are a big part of their inventory- but they also offer some cool dress-up parts too. Want to impress your friends? Pronounce Wunderlich in proper German: voonder- lish.
www.wunderlichamerica.com
Shoei Helmets
Shoei was showing off their new X-Twelve and XF-1100 helmets. The XF-1100 is the replacement for the XF-1000 and is a brand new new design aimed at the sport and/or touring rider. X-Twelve is for racing and offers all the protection and features the Big Boys have. Both of these helmets are made using five different shell sizes (like small, medium, large, etc.) to meet the new Snell M-2010 standard.
The Snell 2010 test is creating quite a stir for many manufacturers. The new test requires multiple shell sizes but many helmet makers only use two- or sometimes just one! Shoei and Arai have always used multiple shell sizes to make their helmets, which is just one reason they cost more. The Shoei rep told us each mold costs about $200,000. Now multiply that for five different sizes and you start to see why those no-name helmets are so cheap.www.shoei-helmets.com
Cardo Scala Rider
We've reviewed the Cardo Q2 Bluetooth communicators here before. A new model called the G4 will hit the streets in about a month. This new version features a cleaner mounting system, simultaneous intercom between up to 4 people and extended range up to 1 mile. That range is accomplished by daisy-chaining from one unit to another. Sounds pretty trick.
www.cardowireless.com
Wunderlich
BMW only shows up at a handful of the IMS series, unfortunately Dallas isn't one of them. But all us lonely Beemer riders found something to lust for at the Wunderlich truck. These folks make all sorts of expensive tidbits to tart up your BMW.GS riders should consider their catalog required reading. Protection items are a big part of their inventory- but they also offer some cool dress-up parts too. Want to impress your friends? Pronounce Wunderlich in proper German: voonder- lish.
www.wunderlichamerica.com
November 14, 2009
Wide Open Bike Show
This event was added to our database by Jessica.
Event Starts: 1/09/2010
Location: Kansas City, MO
WIN A FREE HARLEY!
Also giving away trips to Sturgis, gas cards, cash, prizes. Indoor poker run, vendors, tattoo contest, kids under 12 free, and more! 27 bike classes- thousands $$ paid out, trophies.
Sponsored by Wide Open Magazine. Series starts in Kansas City and includes St. Louis and Tulsa.
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Event Starts: 1/09/2010Location: Kansas City, MO
WIN A FREE HARLEY!
Also giving away trips to Sturgis, gas cards, cash, prizes. Indoor poker run, vendors, tattoo contest, kids under 12 free, and more! 27 bike classes- thousands $$ paid out, trophies.
Sponsored by Wide Open Magazine. Series starts in Kansas City and includes St. Louis and Tulsa.
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November 10, 2009
New BMW Concept 6 Simply Thrilling
BMW seems to be getting really serious about this sportbike thing. Witness their latest concept bike. It's a six cylinder wild child called simply Concept 6.
Fascination, Supremacy and Riding Comfort with Six Cylinders
That's how BMW Motorrad describe the two-wheeled six banger. But this isn't just some paper mache concept show rig. Production is planned for the very near future and the first model promised is a new luxo touring rig to replace the K1200LT.
However, showing off a rad new motor like this in some moto-barge wouldn't be very exciting now would it? Of course not. Instead the boys in Munich decided to offer us a space-age cafe racer to show off the Concept 6.
Simply thrilling.
I'd have to agree!
Images courtesy of BMW Motorrad
Fascination, Supremacy and Riding Comfort with Six Cylinders
That's how BMW Motorrad describe the two-wheeled six banger. But this isn't just some paper mache concept show rig. Production is planned for the very near future and the first model promised is a new luxo touring rig to replace the K1200LT. However, showing off a rad new motor like this in some moto-barge wouldn't be very exciting now would it? Of course not. Instead the boys in Munich decided to offer us a space-age cafe racer to show off the Concept 6.
Supremacy and dynamism are also borne out clearly by the thrilling design of the Concept 6 and, as usual, this project from BMW Motorrad is more than “just” the attempt to develop a motorcycle of a kind never seen before.
Working on Concept 6, the designers at BMW Motorrad have therefore focused yet again on technical function and quality and, in particular, the emotional element bringing together man and machine. Their rule, quite simply, is that a motorcycle must not only follow the laws of functionality, but also arouse emotion in all its facets. In a nutshell, therefore, the machine must be simply thrilling.
Simply thrilling. I'd have to agree!
Images courtesy of BMW Motorrad
Labels: news
November 7, 2009
"Spring in Cowboy Country" Motorcycle Tour
This event was added to our database by Ron Booth.
Event Starts: 2/14/2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
EXPLORE COWBOY COUNTRY WITH US ON YOUR OWN STEEL HORSE (Phoenix, AZ) Twisted Trailz Excursions, LLC announces a new spring time (in Arizona) motorcycle tour of Cowboy Country and Arizona Frontier towns. American Iron magazine editor Chris Maida, and columnist Genevieve Schmitt, also editor of WomenRidersNow.com.will be joining us on this tour to spend 3 days and 2 nights in sunny Arizona on Feb. 14-16, 2010 touring some of history's most infamous cowboy territory.
You too can join us for this two wheeled adventure on your own steel horse!
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Event Starts: 2/14/2010Location: Phoenix, AZ
EXPLORE COWBOY COUNTRY WITH US ON YOUR OWN STEEL HORSE (Phoenix, AZ) Twisted Trailz Excursions, LLC announces a new spring time (in Arizona) motorcycle tour of Cowboy Country and Arizona Frontier towns. American Iron magazine editor Chris Maida, and columnist Genevieve Schmitt, also editor of WomenRidersNow.com.will be joining us on this tour to spend 3 days and 2 nights in sunny Arizona on Feb. 14-16, 2010 touring some of history's most infamous cowboy territory.
You too can join us for this two wheeled adventure on your own steel horse!
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