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New SATRIA FU 150All the first rider FU I do not have a motor, and staring eyes the first time tough ads on the hyper underbone. especially fitting launching the first time, showing that the Satria version Yoshimura.But after tough it certainly stripped motorcycle again "it's cool motorcycle, I should I buy?". But now fit kebeli have stripped more bad guys modif constrained motor so as I picture

Yamaha Y135LCIn 2007, Yamaha MX Modif once again create a surprise with a swift swing of 4 models' kapcai 'once again enliven the world motorcycle negara.Saya forget last peluncarannya real effect but this model is very welcome that scene as the previous model Yamaha 125Z and Yamaha TZM 150.I take only a summary of the name in writing that is' LC 'intention to bring the' Cool Liquid. 'As we know

Honda New Revo 100 CC I smiled by reading the news that new Honda Revo was launched. I thought, that then fast also. Quite naturally much of questions and me let us hope for this engine. The rumour indicates that Revo will be increased capacity of engine of 100cc with 110cc. AHM would replace thereafter the engine c100, which is used the 80 years, it is indeed time (even as of the beginning). By

Honda Tiger 2008Spesification Cut width X length X: 2.029 X 1.093 X 747 millimetres Distance from wheel axle: 1.327 millimetres Low distance to the ground: 155 millimetres Tare weight: 137 kilogrammes The type: Hung model (diamond steel)Type before suspension: Teleskopik Type postpones standard wave maintained suspension: arm of oscillation with oil of tube of double of spring The type of

Yamaha Y135LC

Yamaha Spark 135i Jupiter MX has been present with the injection machine, but only sold in Thailand, Indonesia sometime overtake ...In general, appearance is not much different from the MX's already there, but most of its body color dark colored sporty nan. and of course the space is the fuel injection system. 1 teeth can make it flee to 60 km / hour! and very long. his teeth 2 MX ijeksi able to

Design The similar design of shogoun like front, seem mean with the depressions are populeux pointed-impression that supra contain more obvious. the second is a light centre of engine discover the trunk, but the more elegant glance and the character supra of property because right above the light centre, one also closes the lights seem eyebrows.Device Both the engine always uses the needle as

honda Beat 2008 modifBeAT participate in the war brisk market matic down the middle, with a more complete offering features from competitors, honda BeAT try to become the market leader in the class skutik.Mio has attended since 2004 to dominate until now there has not been a defeat. Skutik of total sales this year (Jan-April 2008) Mio control 58%, Honda controlled 26.3%, Suzuki 15% and the rest

BAJAJ XCD 125 DTS-SiThe car of modification Bajaj on September 9 (as announced) launched its new 125 DC, engine-actuated parSI Xceed, have the price indicated at Rs 41.000 (ex-room of exposure). The bets of engine of Bajaj the new bicycle will provide the output of the fuel of a bicycle 100cc combined with the execution of a 150cc one. Bajaj incorporated some of devices found in the bicycle 150cc

Honda revo!!whether there revo 125 cc? in thailand if it launched a new name given Honda Wave 125 x-series! knows what india soon follow.Honda wave that is exactly the same as berbody honda revo in Indonesia, only different sticker striping. bermesinkan engine Supra x 125, how to taste? revo 125 is certainly more ngacir because the engine going but more bodynya more lightweight than 1.5 kg Supra

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery.

See Ackme with his 2005 Triumph Tiger. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.

Did you know its the 50th anniversary of the original Triumph Bonneville and the 21st anniversary of the Hyde Harrier. Well Triumph specialist Norman Hyde and Harris Performance do. In a collaboration they have produced the Hyde Harrier Jubilee which was launched this week at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.

Now powered by a modern Triumph 865cc engine, this bike is a tribute to the original Hyde Harrier. The conversion is apparently available as a base kitwith additional components which can be added kit. More details available on www.inter-bike.co.uk.

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Jon Booth
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Honda have just launched their new 125cc motorcycle to eventually replace the indomitable CG125 which I understand is in its last year of production. The new Honda CBF125 will be on sale in UK Honda dealerships next week.

The new Honda CBF125 is supposed to be staying true to the founder of Honda, Soichiro Honda's original Honda motorcycle principles of being affordable, reliable, safe, good quality and a joy to own and use.

However what is the most amazing thing about this new 125 I am sure for many will be the outstanding fuel economy Honda are claiming, particularly now petrol is such an expensive commodity.

Honda are claiming an amazing 134mpg (or 29.6miles / 47.4km per litre*). That is a staggering 370miles (600km) from one 13 litre tank of petrol.

Now rightly Honda qualify this claim by saying "These figures were obtained during test conditions and may not be replicated in everyday use by every rider and riding situation". However I am sure that well the other side of a 100mpg would be achievable.

Fantastic a leading motorcycle manufacturer is offering a bike with outstanding fuel economy and prepared to speak up about out! Now isn't that a breath of fresh air, well not totally but the new bike's emissions are well below the EURO-3 standard.

Well done Honda for offering something the market really needs, good value, cleaner and economic two wheeled transport. The price I understand will be £1795 on the road, not bad!

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Jon Booth
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Honda Beat 2008After the release of a new motorcycle called the Honda motorcycle CS1 (Sports City) about 2 months ago, Honda plans to release a new type of automatic bicycle. The name is automatically the latest variants that are sold in Indonesia is the Honda Beat. Apparently, not too different than the former type, Vario. There are still many characteristic features Vario threshold, which was

New Honda CZ-1 110CCHonda CZ-110 CC is the latest release from Honda beginners will be launched in Indonesia this year. In some aspects, the motor is almost the same as the earlier versions sold in the U.S., Honda Revo. Especially on the concept of sports. But there are some new innovation in this concept, is expected to launch soon in Indonesia.New Honda CZ-1 110CCThis new variant has a

Well ... Honda CS1 already in Surabaya in order ... and many comments pro and contra ...! Yaagh the Gn ... whatever ... it's the innovation of the Honda .. dare as the 'first Mover' in this new segment ...! As during the first birth of the motor scoter .. ! Anyway, in this article she attempted bahaz about three things, namely technical features of the alias this side of the motor, and pricing,

Suzuki Spin was the automatic motor-scooter the production from Suzuki Indomobil in Indonesia. Suzuki Spin will compete directly with Yamaha Mio, Yamaha Nouvo and Honda vario. Spin also quite environment-friendly with the application of the Pulsed Secondary Air Injection System (SCAN) and Catalyzer Exhaust System, that will untangle Hidrocarbon gas, Carbon Monoksida, Nitrogen Oksida became gas/

From Team Suzuki Alstare

Team Suzuki Alstare has begun preparations for the 2009 World Superbike season with a three-day test in Phillip Island, Australia, which ended on Friday.

Over three days, held in mostly good conditions, riders Yukio Kagayama and Max Neukirchner started to work with the all-new 2009 GSX-R1000 Suzuki at the demanding Australian circuit and understand the new bike.

At the end of the three days, the two riders had completed over 420 laps and had given a lot of valuable feedback to the team. Kagayama managed to lap faster than his time earlier this year and Neukirchner was also on the pace.

"As the bike is new, there is much work to do - as you can imagine," Kagayama said. "I managed to do a short shakedown test in Japan before the bikes were sent to Phillip Island, so these tests were my second time on the bike.

"My first impression of the new bike is that it handles better than last year's bike, but we shall have to see if that is still the case once we develop it further. Of course, we tested many things these past three days and have done a lot of work with the chassis, suspension and different links. We tried different geometries and different swingarm lengths - all the normal stuff."

Before the test, a team of Alstare's mechanics had spent the best part of two weeks in Japan building the bikes before they were shipped to Phillip Island for the test.

"I think that this bike handles better than my bike of last year and its chassis feels good," Neukirchner said. "We did a lot of work, starting with the chassis, suspension, different swingarms and links and generally I tried to get to know the bike and how it works.

"On the second day I had a crash on the fast left-hander before Lukey Heights. The front tire had done 10 laps and the rear was new and I just lost the front end, but luckily all I did to myself was bruise my right elbow."

The bikes will now be sent to Kyalami circuit, South Africa, for the first official test for the 2009 season on Dec. 10-12.

I am sure like me you've been waiting for the latests batch of helmet test results from SHARP, the Department for Transports Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme.

They have now tested 20 leading flip-front helmets and I've detailed the results below:-

Make
Model
Rating

AGV
Longway
4

Airoh
Matisse RS
2

BMW
System 5
5

Caberg
Trip
5

Justissimo GT
4

Duchinni
D601
1

G-MAC
Concept
3

Grex
RF2
4

KBC
FFR
1

Lazer
Granville
4

Revolution
4

Nolan
N103
4

N102
4

ROOF
Boxer
4

Schuberth
C2
4

Shark
Openline
3

Evoline
4

Shoei
Multitech
3

Viper
RS V121
3

RS RS101
4

2. All final results of SHARP testing can be found at: http://www.direct.gov.uk/sharp.

3. The SHARP tests and assessments are valid for all types of helmet and further results will be released on a rolling basis. Full face helmets represent the largest part of the market (approx. 80%), but flip front style helmets are gaining in popularity and therefore, SHARP has assessed these before completing the remaining full face helmets. Open face helmets will be considered later.

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Jon Booth
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Charley Boorman and the Hairy Bikers

Ruben Xaus unveils the BMW S1000 RR Superbike

The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show launched yesterday at the Birmingham NEC and a host of stars from the world of motorcycling and racing were there including Ruben Xaus at the launch of the BMW Superbike contender the BMW S1000 RR. Plus amongst others, BMW ambassador Charley Boorman and those biking chefs the Hairy Bikers, Si King and Dave Myers.

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Motorcycle journalist Ian Kerr has been burning the midnight oil and we've just published 3 great motorcycle book reviews and one MotoGP DVD review on www.inter-bike.co.uk that Ian has written.
Why not take a look now, they're accessible on the Home Page of the www.inter-bike.co.uk

The books Ian has reviewed are:-

Off-Road Giants by Andrew Westlake

The Fine Art of the Motorcycle Engine by Daniel Pearce

Scooter Lifestyle by Ian 'Iggy' Grainer

The DVD Ian has reviewed is Moto GP Riding Secrets

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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New Honda Supra Fit X125I'm fit. Modif theme that is my race. I want to be my view motor racing look. To realize this dream, the cost of not less. Therefore, this time I can change some part of it, which is already racing look, although very minimal.Workshops which direction to make up my motorcycle this? Ratushny Jaya Motor answer. This workshop is very famous and a destination for many bikers.

From Rizla Suzuki

Rizla Suzuki MotoGP has rounded off 2008 with a successful three-day test at Phillip Island in Australia.

Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen recorded over 450 laps of the Australian circuit between them over the three days, as the two conducted exhaustive tests on the Suzuki factory’s prototype parts for the 2009 GSV-R.

Good weather at Phillip Island for the majority of the test enabled both riders to get through a significant workload as they evaluated everything from new front forks to rear swingarm, new chassis, rear suspension parts and aerodynamic upgrades.

Capirossi and Vermeulen then both conducted two race simulation runs each on the final day. This allowed them to compare the 2008 Phillip Island race tire and the proposed new single spec tire that all riders will be using in 2009. The data that the two Suzuki factory racers collected will be invaluable to Bridgestone as it refines the tire for next year’s championship.

“I really enjoyed the test because we tried a lot of things and were able to get through lots of testing, which produced very clear and positive results," Capirossi said. "We compared many things, tested two new chassis and lots of new parts - we now understand much better how they work together.

"Today we were able to compare the old and new bikes and the 2009 prototype is definitely better, especially when the tire is worn we can maintain a better lap time, so this is a good step. We still have some work to do – especially to improve the engine still further – but it has been a really positive three days for us. I did more than 200 laps and it has been a really good test.”

Despite windier conditions and a slightly less grippy track than the GP weekend, Capirossi’s best time was 1:30.9 – slightly better than his fastest lap from this year’s Grand Prix - with team-mate Vermeulen clocking 1:31.1 – also an improvement on his race best.

“It was a good test and I think I managed to get almost 250 laps done in the three days, which is about 1,100kms on the bike," Vermeulen said. "We had a lot of new parts from Suzuki to try including front forks, rear linkages, new frames and swingarms and we also tested some control tires from Bridgestone - which look like they will be the spec tire for next year - and they worked pretty well with the bike straight away.

"We also tested the new engine spec that we had at the Valencia test and that worked pretty well – but I want more steps in the same direction. We also had some electronic modifications and with all this we were able to find some good improvements and we were consistently quicker around here than we were in the race.

Rizla Suzuki MotoGP now faces the enforced test ban which will keep the bikes and riders off track until the end of next January. The first GP of the year is scheduled to be at Doha in Qatar on April 12.

The season finale lucky#13 episode did not disappoint.

The show started out with Gemma confronting Clay regarding what he knew of the Donna shooting. When he could not answer the question that it had nothing to do with the club, She knew it did. This brought Clay to tears.

We moved onto the local police station where Unser and Hale start laying blame on Donna's death, and ultimately decide that maybe the outlaws should serve up their own justice. Hale slips a bit of information to Jax, so he can go ballistic.

Half Sack shows back up in this episode.

Tara has a talk with Jax about her going back to Chicago, which Jax wants to hear nothing of the sorts.

Gemma finds John Teller's Journal while unpacking some of Jax's belongings. Confronts Clay with it, and Clay looses his Sh*t over it and storms out in a rage. Gemma mutters to herself "Your loosing control, just like he did" referring to John Teller.

There is a hold up in the bar that the Niner's (the black gang involved in the prior episode's shoot out) hang out in started by Piermont Winston (AKA Piney) Opies father. Jax and Half-sack save the day here, by getting Piney and themselves out alive. Here it is revealed that the hit on Donna was not gangster, and not served up by the Niners.

There is a scene where ATF Agent June Stahl is in with Bobbi in jail, and she reveals to him that she set up Opie, and that Donna's death was a mistake. Did She do this to vent, or did she do this to get Bobbi to turn on the club for killing Donna? Maybe something more was in her motives that I've not figured out yet. We'll have to wait and see.

Jax confront's Clay in the clubhouse. Asks him if he had anything to do with the hit intended for Opie, and mistakenly taken out on Donna. Clay blatenly denies it, and Jax walks out on him. Jax finds out that the informant witness is a 17 year old girl, and goes off to stop the other club members from putting a hit on her. Jax and Tig get into it over Jax stopping the hit. Tig says, "You've crossed the line Jax" to which Jax replies, "Not yet" and then the brawl between the two is on. Jax ultimately kicks Tigs ass.

We skip by to a scene where Piney is reading a note from John teller that he has clearly hung onto for years. The note reveals how much the club has changed since the two of them founded the SOA MC.

We then back track to a scene where Jax spends some time alone clearing his head after the fight with Tig. Jax is drinking some beer, and smoking some weed in the cemetary where John Teller, his father is burried. He wakes up in the cemetary the next morning and gives a blanket he borrowwed from a homeless bag lady back to her, and proceeds to walk down to the funeral burial that has started for Donna.

Jax leaves the funeral burial right quick, and as he is walking away, Tara leaves the funeral burial to follow behind. They embrace in a kiss.

Piney comes up to Jax, hands him a large stack of papers. (I did not catch exactly what they were) Club rights, or something. Piney says to Jax, "Time for a change." then walks away.

Jax goes to John Teller's grave, and we see Gemma and Clay looking at him with great concern. This is where the episode ends for a cliffhanger waiting untill next season.

Wholy crap it't been a hell of a ride. I'm stoked for next season. How about You!?!?!

The Harley-Davidson XR1200 in action

The Harley-Davidson XR1200

Although we had the European launch of the new Harley-Davidson XR1200 here in the UK and Europe back last April, it's not until now its been released in its home country the United States of America.

Born out of the legendary flat-track racer the XR750 the new XR1200 was received input in its design from flat-track racing legends Scot Parker and Rich King, together with European GP racing champion Adrien Morillas.

The XR750 was the most dominant American dirt track racing motorcycle of all-time, winning the Number One plate in 26 AMA flat track seasons!! In tribute to the XR750, there is a pre-sale of only 750 XR1200 models from 1 December to 12 December in the US.

More details of the XR1200 can found on www.inter-bike.co.uk.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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The Driving Standards Agency have put out proposals to enhance the way motorcyclists are tested.

They are proposing a two stage modular test, to split the current single-event motorcycling test into two parts:-

Module 1 would contain the specified manoeuvres element of the test including exercises designed to assess the rider's ability to control their machine safely, including avoidance and emergency stop exercises carried out at a minimum speed of 50 kph.

Module 2 would include an eyesight test and up to 35 minutes of in-traffic riding assessing the rider's ability to safely interact with other road users.

The overall price for the test will apparently remain unchanged, the price will be split across both modules - so candidates only have to pay for each section of the test as they take it.

You can have your say online and read the consultation paper which is at http://www.dsa.gov.uk/Category.asp?cat=594, or write to The Driving Standards Agency, The Axis Building, 112 Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham, NG1 6LP.

Or for more information you can call 0115 936 6092.

So if you want your voice to be heard on this critical motorcycling issue get your comments in to the DSA!!

Oh, anyone wishing to comment on the proposals must do so by 9 January 2009.

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Jon Booth
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Girls Aloud for Kit Kat Senses

Eva Longoria for Magnum ice-cream
31%

Louise Redknapp modeling for Triumph Bras
13%

Myleene Klass in a yellow and white bikini for M&S

Eva Longoria modeling for L'Oreal shampoo

Bennetts leading motorcycle insurance providers have revealed the results of a survey to discover what last year was the biggest distraction on the road for bikers. The results reveal that ads for the girls group Girls Aloud were the biggest distraction for bikers last year. With apparently 35% of bikers admitting to taking their eyes off the road to look at the Girls Aloud billboards.

The most distracting billboard adverts where:-

Girls Aloud for Kit Kat Senses
35%

Eva Longoria for Magnum ice-cream
31%

Louise Redknapp modeling for Triumph Bras
13%

Myleene Klass in a yellow and white bikini for M&S
10%

Eva Longoria modeling for L'Oreal shampoo
3%

* Based on brand tracking research in April 2008

Now I know this is a motorcycling blog, but I have published the top five billboard ads above, so that you can look at them now, rather than be tempted to try and look at them whilst out riding your motorbike. Your eyes should be on the road of course!!!!

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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From motogp.com

The introduction of a single-tire rule for 2009 will not bring about the demolition of the Fiat Yamaha garage-separating wall, with Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo both remaining with their own distinct crews for their respective title challenges.

The head of Rossi's side, Davide Brivio, explained the decision to keep with a winning formula on Wednesday at the Official Test in Jerez.

"It was something that we brought in for 2008 (when the duo ran tires from two different brands) and it worked well, so we will maintain it," Brivio said. "It is not an odd thing that with two riders like Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo there would be some competitiveness there.

"We found that this situation allows everybody to work in a more focused and concentrated way, and with the two different crews that we have within the team the rider can feel that he has a group working exclusively for his needs."

The current visit to Jerez sees Rossi using both the 2008 and 2009 versions of the Yamaha M1, and Brivio indicates that it is a final chance for preparation before a concentrated program with the latest prototype.

"We´re looking to find the final specification for the 2009 bike at these tests," the Italian explained. "The target here is to check a few things to work on over the winter and look at the adjustments again in Sepang. In January we normally assemble the final specs, so this will be the last test for the latest information."

From motogp.com

Marco Melandri's difficulties from 2008 have changed with a switch in bike, with the lack of rear feeling that he experienced with the Ducati Desmosedici GP8 mimicked by the front end of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR.

Luckily for the Italian, persistence in Team Green's three-day test at Phillip Island has already seen him reduce his race time from this year's Australian race, despite rain on the second day of testing.

Melandri worked overnight with his crew and Kawasaki's suspension engineers in order to find some improvement on the front, with reasonable success coming as a result. Aiming for times in the low 1:31s, the former MotoGP World Championship runner-up clocked a quickest lap of 1:31.8 before rain and wind cut the day's activities short.

A small setback for Melandri occurred late on with a small crash at turn four, leaving his machine in need of a rebuild before the final day of testing 'Down Under.'

While teammate John Hopkins focused on tire evaluation work for Bridgestone, Melandri got his hands on the new chassis previously debuted by Olivier Jacque on Wednesday. Jacque himself improved his time from the opening day, recording a 1:32.1 lap, but noted that progress was not coming as fast as expected.

"We've not really improved our lap time as much as we would have liked, but we have tried many different set-up changes, with a focus on the chassis geometry," said the Kawasaki test rider on Thursday. "The wind was also a big problem today as it was very strong and changed direction from morning to afternoon. I'm not sure how much this affects our bike in terms of set-up, but it was very noticeable out on track."

All three riders will be back on track on Friday for a final day of action, with data being sent to Japan for evaluation over the winter.

From motogp.com

After a year testing to improve the Ducati Desmosedici for other riders, Niccolo Canepa is now tailoring the machine to his own requirements for his upcoming debut MotoGP season.

The Italian was riding a unique version of the machine on Wednesday in Jerez, with a thumb-operated rear brake taking the place of the regular foot lever.

A rider with plenty of experience in Superstock competition and Superbike testing, and with a bigger build than some of his rivals, Canepa felt that controlling the rear by hand would be a more comfortable option for his first year of Grand Prix racing. A similar combination was previously used by production bike specialist Troy Bayliss during his time in the premier class.

"My feet are too big, and I can't push the rear lever with the foot," Canepa said. "I prefer using my hand. I'm still learning the combination, but every lap it gets better and better.

"I will definitely use it next year. It is too difficult for me to use the rear brake like the other riders. It's a good opportunity to use this system, and I like the feeling."

From motogp.com

After a late start for the MotoGP riders present in Jerez, the second and final (half) day of the Official Test kicked into gear after 2pm local time on Thursday. One-by-one the participants took to the drying track, left damp by overnight rain and cold temperatures, in the attempt to make the most of their last hours of testing for 2008.

World Champion Valentino Rossi ended his title-winning year with the timesheet top spot on day two, snatching the placing from Dani Pedrosa in the final hour of the session. One of the last riders to emerge from the garage, Rossi joined Pedrosa as the only two men to record a time under the 1:40 mark, a 1:39.429 lap that was the fastest of the test.

The Fiat Yamaha rider has been using both the 2008 and 2009 versions of the Yamaha M1, in order for the Japanese factory to be able to assemble the complete prototype for the coming year in January.

Repsol Honda rider Pedrosa was once again faster than his best race lap (a circuit record) from the 2008 Spanish round, and even managed to better his time from the opening day to place second on the chart. The Spaniard continued to work on the engine configuration of the RC212V, putting down a 1:39.447 lap in the process to end the day just 0.018 slower than Rossi.

Rossi's teammate Jorge Lorenzo was again third on the timesheet, behind the Pedrosa-Rossi combination. He knocked over a second off his Wednesday time upon his afternoon arrival on track.

Also taking a sizeable chunk out of his previous best was Nicky Hayden, continuing his adaptation to the Ducati Desmosedici GP9. 'The Kentucky Kid' recorded the test's sixth quickest lap on one of his typical marathon run-outs, although late charges from San Carlo Honda Gresini's Toni Elias and Alex de Angelis moved them above the American.

All 13 regular MotoGP riders were able to improve over the course of the Thursday run, their last opportunity to ride their 800cc machinery until February of next year. A testing ban comes into place on Dec. 1.

Final Test Results (Day 1 - Day 2)
1. Valentino Rossi (Fiat Yamaha Team) 1:40.135 - 1:39.429
2. Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda) 1:39.525 - 1:39.447
3. Jorge Lorenzo (Fiat Yamaha Team) 1:41.163 - 1:40.426
4. Toni Elias (San Carlo Honda Gresini) 1:41.679 - 1:40.448
5. Alex De Angelis (San Carlo Honda Gresini) 1:41.468 - 1:40.486
6. Nicky Hayden (Ducati Marlboro Team) 1:42.098 - 1:40.486
7. Mika Kallio (Alice Team) 1:42.837 - 1:40.564
8. Colin Edwards (Tech3 Yamaha ) 1:41.390 - 1:40.604
9. Sete Gibernau (ONDE 2000 Ducati) 1:42.943 - 1:40.856
10. Andrea Dovizioso (Repsol Honda) 1:41.655 - 1:40.966
11. Niccolo Canepa (Alice Team) 1:42.074 - 1:41.077
12. James Toseland (Tech3 Yamaha) 1:41.539 - 1:41.740
13. Vitto Guareschi (Ducati Marlboro Team) 1:43.642 - 1:42.906
14. Yuki Takahashi (Scot Racing Team) 1:44.360 - 1:42.918

10. Talk about a huge breast!

9. Tying the legs together keeps the inside moist.

8. If I don't undo my pants, I'll burst!

7. That's one terrific spread!

6. It's a little dry, do you still want to eat it?

5. Just wait your turn, you'll get some!

4. Don't play with your meat.

3. I didn't expect everyone to come at once!

2. How long will it take after you stick it in?

and the Number #1 thing you can only say on
Thanksgiving....

1. I'm in the mood for a little dark meat.

From motogp.com

The first day of testing for Kawasaki in Phillip Island was an uncomfortable one for John Hopkins, as the Anglo-American continued to feel the pain of some of the injuries picked up over the course of 2008.

Hopkins, whose crash at the Australian circuit at the beginning of the year set the tone for a difficult season, found the more extensive schedule of testing somewhat taxing on Wednesday.

Seventy-six laps – the fastest of which was a 1:33.3 - took their toll on the 25-year-old, in particular his left knee and ankle fractured in Assen back in June.

"Every time I change gear the tendons in my ankle rub across the metal plate that was inserted to fix the bones, and this causes the ankle to swell up a lot. My knee also kept locking out, especially on the left-hand corners, so I'm not in great physical shape," Hopkins admitted.

Nonetheless, thoughts of abandoning the test have not crossed his mind – particularly in light of progress made with new crew chief Naoya Kaneko.

"We communicate together very well and we've definitely made some improvements to the bike. Naoya is very methodical in his approach, but he also has a fresh way of looking at the problems and, as a result, we've made some big steps forward already. Now I just need more time on track, injuries permitting."

New teammate Marco Melandri bested Hopkins' time, recording a 1:32.5 lap equal to his best in last month's race. The Italian continued to adapt the Ninja ZX-RR to his riding style, although a lack of front end feeling was a persistent problem over the course of his 93 turns of the Phillip Island circuit.

The fastest rider of the day for 'Team Green' was test rider Olivier Jacque, at the scene of his 2000 250cc World Championship victory. The Frenchman was the only rider using the new Kawasaki chassis and electronics package designed to improve power delivery, and clocked a 1:32.4 quickest lap.

Describing the potential of the chassis used as "80%, with the aim of bringing it up to 100% after more setup time" Jacque´s input this week will shape the 2009 Ninja's development back in Japan.

From motogp.com

The MotoGP 'big guns' waited until after lunch to appear on track in Jerez on Wednesday, but when they eventually emerged they did so with a bang. Dani Pedrosa, Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo – the highest placing riders from 2008 in action at the latest official test - made up the top trio on the first of a two-day residency.

Pedrosa's late appearance on track did little to hamper his progress, as he took the new Honda RC212V around the circuit where he earned the first of his two race victories this past season with a 1:39.525 lap. The Repsol Honda man was the only rider to go round in under 1:40, besting Rossi and Lorenzo as he had done at last March's Grand Prix in southern Spain. Pedrosa was comprehensively faster than his own race record from that round.

Pedrosa split his time between the 2009 spec Honda and a 2008 model, although his quickest time came with the updated chassis and engine of the latest machine.

Rossi's time of 1:40.135 was over half a second slower than that of his rival, while Lorenzo was a further second back of the pacesetting duo in his second test with Bridgestone tires. Despite the move to a single rubber supplier for 2009, Rossi and Lorenzo's Fiat Yamaha garage remains divided by the wall put in place at the beginning of the year.

Colin Edwards and James Toseland were also looking to adapt their Yamaha M1 machinery and riding styles to new tires, beginning their first test with Bridgestone for the Tech 3 Yamaha team. Having exchanged chief mechanics for the upcoming campaign, the duo's results at the end of the day were remarkably similar; both rode in the mid 1:41's in the top six, with Edwards the faster of the two.

San Carlo Honda Gresini´s Alex de Angelis separated the Anglo-American connection on the timesheet.

All Ducati riders had the chance to ride with a version of the Desmosedici GP9, Niccolo Canepa the fastest for the Italian factory in ninth. Factory rider Nicky Hayden was assisted by Casey Stoner in the garage as both looked to define the direction for the 2009 project.

Conditions in Jerez were cold but sunny, and riders remained on track to make the most of the last remaining light between 5pm and 6pm.

Testing concludes Thursday, before the winter test embargo comes into place on Dec. 1.

Official Times Day One
1. Dani Pedrosa – Repsol Honda - 1:39.525 (41)
2. Valentino Rossi – Fiat Yamaha - 1:40.135 (39)
3. Jorge Lorenzo - Fiat Yamaha – 1:41.163 (51)
4. Colin Edwards - Tech 3 Yamaha - 1:41.390 (49)
5. Alex De Angelis - San Carlo Honda Gresini - 1:41.468 (53)
6. James Toseland - Tech 3 Yamaha- 1:41.539 (50)
7. Andrea Dovizioso - Repsol Honda - 1:41.655 (48)
8. Toni Elias – San Carlo Honda Gresini – 1:41.679 (74)
9. Niccolo Canepa - Alice Team Ducati - 1:42.074 (50)
10. Nicky Hayden – Ducati Marlboro - 1:42.098 (69)
11. Mika Kallio – Alice Team Ducati - 1:42.837 (58)
12. Sete Gibernau – Onde 2000 Ducati - 1:42.943 (40)
13. Vittoriano Guareschi – Ducati - 1:43.642 (36)
14. Yuki Takahashi - Scot Racing Honda – 1:44.360 (64)

From the Pro Honda Oils Women's Cup

The ladies of the Pro Honda Oils Women’s Cup, along with their mechanics and equipment have landed in the Dominican Republic and are preparing for the doubleheader event this weekend at the Autodromo Mobile 1 racing circuit located just outside of Santo Domingo.

A series of media related events are planned early in the week including television interviews and a press conference. This is the first event of its kind in the Dominican Republic and event organizers are preparing for a very large spectator turnout over the two-day event.

Another activity planned for the race weekend is the marriage ceremony of WCC Expert Vanessa Gareau and Dominican-born Franklyn Dominguez, who now resides in Canada and races Pro Superbike in the Parts Canadian Superbike Championship with a Kawasaki support ride. The two meant while Gareau was racing previously in the Dominican Republic.

For more information and to get your 2009 WCC ladies calendar please visit www.womenscup.ca. Special thanks to Honda Canada, Parts Canada, Pirelli, Yamaha Canada, Seamont, PMP, RACE, Hot Laps and Orion Motorsports.

Two posts ago, I did a photo of "Crack Kills". I received several comments about this on how disturbing it was. Then I got a comment from Stephanie, AKA IHG short for Iowa Harley Girl. "I think he needs a flag sticking out of it to draw some more attention! LMAO!!!

Stephanie, Not the same bike or guy, butt (pun intended), Will this do?

From the Second Gear Club

The 2009 ice racing season will be the largest series in many years organized by the Second Gear Club based in Calgary. The six events will include three Nationals with guaranteed prize money.

The 2009 calendar is as follows:
Jan. 25 - Chestermere Lake, AB (Calgary Area)
Feb. 1 - Dodds Lake, Innisfail, AB
Feb. 8 - Cow Lake, Rocky Mountain House - National
Feb. 15 - Gull Lake, Rimbey, AB - National
Feb. 22 - Sylvan Lake, AB
Mar. 1 - Lac La Biche, AB - National (Date To be Confirmed)

Oval ice racing is a fantastic spectator event with motorcycles reaching speeds of 110km/h on a quarter-mile oval. Quads and sidecars are equally as exciting. The non-studded quad class entices many new riders into ice racing as few modifications are needed. Youth quad and motorcycle classes are also offered.

Equipment requirements are available on the club website (www.secondgearclub.com) or by visiting the Second Gear Club booth at the Calgary or Edmonton Motorcycle Shows. The booth will be located close the the AMRA mini roadracing track.

The club can also be reached by emai at info@secondgearclub.com.

The Second Gear Club also offers off-road hare scrambles and trials sport series in 2009 with classes for all ages. Classes are based on skill level, not age or bike size.

For those of you who have blog rolls, and have included my blog on your list, I want to say thank you.

For those of you who do, you may have checked my blog to see if you are on mine, only to find out I do not have a blog roll on my site. Sorry.

I have "over" 30 some blogs that get checked on a daily basis in my "Google Reader". The list continually grows. I have a hard time keeping up with reading and commenting on these, let alone maintaining my own blog at times.

I made a conscious decision at one time to remove the blog roll from my site. I did this because, I always felt like I was missing someone who visits my site. Every new comment I get, I read. I don't always respond, due to volume, and my time constraints. Like I said two posts ago, If a new person visits, and leaves me a comment, I'll go check out their profile. If they have a blog, I'll check that out too. If the blog is interesting to me, I'll add it to my Google Reader, and get updates when they do a new post.

I know there are tons more blogs out there that are of interest to me that I cannot posibly read, or give proper credit to on a blog roll, therefore I choose not to have one at all.

I fault no one for having one, and like I said, If my blog is on it, thanks!

I just wanted to clear the air officially as to why you are not on my blog roll. It's because I don't have one, and now you know why.)

From the Alberta Mini RoadRacing Association

The 2009 Canadian National Indoor Mini RoadRacing Championship Series will take place in Calgary, Jan. 9-11 and Edmonton, Jan. 16-18. This unique Indoor Series hosted by the Alberta Mini RoadRacing Association (AMRA) features athletes from seven years of age to 56, male and female, as they vie for one of three National Titles.

Some 140 racers from Canada, the United States and Australia will compete on identically set-up organizer supplied motorcycles.

The AMRA has added a "Superstar Challenge" to its 2009 line up. This class is specially designed to thrill the fans as several Canadian Superbike racers challenge each other on the polished cement indoor race tracks. Jordan Szoke, Clint McBain, Brett McCormick, Steve Crevier, Don Munroe, Darren James and Dave Estok have all confirmed their participation.

In 2008 Darrel MacRae of Calgary, the oldest registered competitor, earned the Canadian National Indoor Mini Roadracing Series Open Main title. The 57-year-old will be back to defend his crown.

From Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada

CONCORD, ON – Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada has announced a new official headgear sponsorship of one of the 2008-2009 Canadian Alpine Ski Team members. This two-year commitment to Michael Janyk is very well aligned with its Buell brand as the following for both motorcycle and alpine ski racing in Canada shares similar demographical traits.

Alpine ski racing is a common denominator between Don James (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer) and Malcolm Hunter (President and Chief Operating Officer). Both men are equally passionate about this sport, and are proud to have this opportunity to sponsor Janyk.

Since his debut in November 1997, Janyk’s professional alpine ski racing career has seen him through 50 World Cup starts, 35 Europa Cup starts, as well as an Olympic Winter Games start.

He has competed in various disciplines and specializes in the technical disciplines, which include slalom and giant slalom. To date, his career highlights have included securing a second place spot on the podium in 2006 at the FIS World Cup in Beaver Creek, CO, as well as a 17th position in slalom at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games.

Janyk has just kicked off his season in Levi, Finland, and his next race will be in Beaver Creek on Dec. 4.

The BMW K1200 R

Visitors to the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show which runs from 28 November – 7 December at the NEC, Birmingham have chance to win a new BMW K1200 R motorcycle (kindly donated by BMW Motorrad UK) by buying National Draw tickets at the show in support of BEN. The winner will be announced on the last day of the show, 7th December, on the MCN stage.

BEN is the Automotive Industry Charity, the only occupational charity for those who work or have worked in the automotive and related industries. Founded in 1905, the Charity provides practical help, support, advice and friendship to more than 15,000 men and women and their families every year. In addition BEN provides a home to over 350 individuals who reside in one of its four residential centres in the UK and offers day care facilities at its centre in Coventry.
Website: www.ben.org.uk

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Britain’s best custom bikes, as voted for by thousands of UK motorcyclists, will be revealed on Thursday (November 27th) as the Britain’s Got Biking Talent climaxes at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.

Secrecy has surrounded the top 12 bikes and the owners who have had a professional photo-shoot by top bike photographer Adam Duckworth, now they’re contenders for the £1,000 top prize.

All 12 bikes will feature in the Carole Nash 2009 calendar, 120,000 copies of which will be distributed free at The Carole Nash International Motorcycle Show and other biking events.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk

Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/