Brand new land-speed report regarding 206.079 miles-per-hour

We've been wanting to encourage people for years electrical vehicles may well be more effective and also more quickly than burning search engines, but they merely don’t accept it. It is said such things as, “Electric motors will never work with racing since they would require a lot of power packs with regard to original studies as well as everything else.” Obviously they’ve did not think about inductive energy tranny, which has not even attempt to perform with this particular tale.

Turbo Motorcycle’s electric powered motorbike is actually run through an ENER1 lithium ion battery power, much like many hybrid cars as well as EVs. The company is a top provider of power packs to be able to vehicle and also motorbike manufacturers, amongst others "It's very rewarding to be working together with such an progressive consumer like Super Motorbikes, that has set numerous land-speed records during the last year," mentioned Bob Cowger, chief executive regarding Ener1. "Lightning not too long ago changed to presenting Ener1's automotive-grade, lithium-ion PHEV tissues in their bikes, and we are pleased to become part of the staff which helped these attain the globe land-speed record. We have been also fired up how the technologies as well as innovation Super uses for its record-holding SuperBike may also be accessible once the company's electrical commuter bike as well as kid scooter hit the industry next season.

Inches Turbo Bikes can also be taking care of prototypes of electric bikes, child scooters and ATVs. They not too long ago agreed upon any supply as well as submission agreement together with Ener1to utilize their knowledge of layout as well as engineering electric motorbikes money PHEV and also EV cells as well as storage space remedies to the developing e-bike market. "Ener1's PHEV tissues carried out flawlessly at Bonneville, as well as we have been really pleased with our choice to modify for their power safe-keeping remedies,Inch mentioned Turbo Motorbikes Founder and CEO Rich Hatfield. "Our objective is to push electric-motorcycle technologies in order to parity along with gas-powered bikes, so we believe Ener1 would have been a great partner in helping us all realize that goal regarding each the race and business bicycles." Lightning Motorcycles established the FIM as well as AMA recognized world report regarding 173.388 miles-per-hour through the globe finals within October the year 2010. Throughout Bonneville SpeedWeek, Super set a brand new land-speed report regarding 206.079 miles-per-hour earlier inside the 7 days and then capped that simply by establishing the current land-speed report associated with 215.90 mph. Before long all of us mayall be relocating on the speed associated with electrical power

Parts Shortages and Higher Prices

Based on this report from Reuters and by Honda Motor Co. They say they will suspend all production in Japan at least until March 20 on the heels of Friday’s catastrophic earthquake.
Honda kept all its factories closed today, saved one motorcycle plant on the southern island of Kyushu, though Reuters reports that it will be closed too after tomorrow.
Meanwhile, the firm said in a statement that it would "fully cooperate" with rolling blackouts imposed by Tokyo Electric Power.

I've had some discussion with some of the importers dealing with Japan and initially the feed back is... delivery is going to be delayed and the pricing has escalated by 50%. The cost for the Japanese manufacturerers to do business is going to be expensive due to electric, fuel and transportation cost. We should get prepared because inventories will shrink and demand increase which will drive the prices upward.
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Cleveland OH - Motorcycle Show - Stunt Show

Check out these guys.  We recentley recorded this at the 2011 International Motorcycle Show in Cleveland OH.  Enjoy, these guys are pretty amazing.

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Our Project Bike… A totaled 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500cc.

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 Our Project Bike… A totaled 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500cc.

 It has a lot of serious road rash. It has a hole in the tank, the forks are twisted the front rim needs replaced. The handle bars, side covers and casing all needs to be replaced too. Once we got it up on the lift we noticed some frame and casing damage as well. We are going to do a tear down repair and replace the damaged parts. Lastly, throw a new paint job on it and see how it comes out.  

All the damaged parts have been removed. Bars tank and tins all need to be re-worked. We removed the exhaust and the catalytic converter. We will install and set of Vance and Hines pipes. We repaired the forks and replaced the front wheel and tire. We plan to raise the bars and extend the cables. It looks pretty cool torn down. It’s a start…

Unemployment = Increased Harley Davidson Rentals

Sure, everyone wants to ride a Harley-Davidson, but let's be honest. With near 10% unemployment and employees taking pay cuts just to keep their jobs, who can afford it? So why bother with the upkeep and the winterizing and the inclement weather? Just be a biker when it fits into your schedule!

Harley announced this week that it's expanding its Fly-and-Ride program for Harley Owners Group (HOG) members. The expansion will bring the program from just 37 participating locations to over 300, with about a quarter of all 1,300 dealerships joining in. Through the Fly-and-Ride programs, HOG members can also avail themselves of travel planning and other services.

Harley makes a point to call attention to the HOG member-focused "Fly-and-Ride" portion of its rental business expansion, wisely positioning it as a program for riders who already own a Harley. As the brand notes in the "few reasons to rent a Harley" section of its website:

• You're on vacation, ready to cruise along the ocean, wind through the mountains or zip across the desert
• You want to try another bike (or two) before you buy
• Your bike is being serviced and you can't wait to ride
• You're traveling on business and want to blow away the boredom

But it's obvious that the "fly" segment of the program is not a requirement. Fly-and-ride may offer extra perks for HOG members, but its growth goes hand in hand with the expansion of Harley's overall rental business, which caters to non-HOG overseas tourists as well as domestic ones.

Just how affordable has Harley made it to become a biker? We went through the process of booking a bike (nearly identical to renting a car) from Ventura Harley in Camarillo, CA for a three-day weekend. Total cost for three days on a luxurious 2010 Street Glide? $313.92 That price tag is far more attractive for those who want Harley posturing but cannot afford to go, well, whole hog by splurging on a bike that starts at $18,999.

Harley-Davidson certainly wouldn't make the comparison, but with the expansion of this program the brand joins programs like bag, borrow or steal, (now called Avelle). Having received its big break in the film Sex and the City, Avelle has expanded from renting just bags to also renting designer, watches, sunglasses and jewelry. For the fraction of the astronomical cost of ownership, consumers can strut down the street in Chanel. Or, you know, get on the back of your husband's full dress 2010 Road King Classic.

The program will certainly only get more popular but one has to wonder if it will maybe cannibalize Harley's sales business? Even more worrying: if the program becomes too popular, what will die-hard Harley owners and champions think about the brand as they increasingly encounter "wannabes" showing off their rented cred?
Then again, the program could create new customers for the brand as those who have rented Harleys become so enamored with the experience that they decide to buy.

Arizona National Guard - Mandatory Riders Safety Course

The Arizona National Guard has recently implemented a regulation that all Guard personnel must complete a motorcycle safety course in order to ride a motorcycle - regardless of status.  This initiative is being lead by Max Hamlin, Dan Forseth and Ken Brockman of the Arizona National Guard.

 
The safety course consists of two phases: five hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of on-motorcycle instruction.  The course is designed to give Arizona National Guard soldiers an introduction to the safe and responsible riding

“A lot of soldiers return from deployments like Iraq and Afghanistan and feel invincible. They have money saved up and many of them buy motorcycles." said Max Hamlin.  This class is a way to get them to focus on safety.

Max Hamlin, Dan Forseth and Ken Brockman are members of the Bushmaster Riders.  They are motorcycle riding organization made up primarily of military members from the Arizona National Guard. It was during a ride together that they realized there was a need to educate soldiers and get them into focused on safe and responsible riding. 

Electric Police Motorcycles in Las Vegas?

The Las Vegas police have implemented the first fleet of electric motorcycles into their force.  The motorcycles were a donation from the CSA (Consumer Electronics Association) as a promotion for the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show.  These motorcycles can reach up to a screaming 50 mph all while producing zero emissions.  Hopefully granny doesn’t get out of control on her Hoover-Round.

Honda Motorcycles Triple Sales in India

The Honda Motor Co. announced today that they are planning to triple their sales in India.  Their expected sales are five million units annually.  They are investing 10 billion rupees, or roughly 18 billion yen, to build these new production factilites.  Honda plans to begin production on a 250cc sports model, and Scooters in India in this March.

   

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ProPad - Motorcycle Flag Mount Review

The Pro Pad motorcycle flag mount is an excellent example of an American made product.  It is priced reasonably, eye catching, robust, and is backed by a lifetime warranty.   These versatile flag mounts, can be divided into two main categories.   The highway flag mounts, and the parade flag mount.

The bases for both the highway and the parade mounts are machined down from a block of stainless steel, and then hand polished to a mirror like finish.  The nice thing about stainless steel is that there is nothing to rust.  These based are beautiful and robust. You can feel the weight of them when you pick them up.

 

 

The only difference between the highway, and parade models are

1. The length of the motorcycle flag pole.
2. The motorcycle flag dimensions.

One of the great things about this system is the interchangeable motorcycle flag poles.  You can purchase the 6”X9” model, and easily upgrade to the parade style by purchasing a new staff and flag.

Overall, the Pro Pad motorcycle flag mount kit is a great choice for any motorcycle rider trying to add so custom parts to their bike, while keeping the cost down.  It is reasonably priced, and it comes with your choice of flag and allen keys for easy installation.