motorcycle: 2009

Thursday, December 31, 2009

The CP Project One

For a couple years we have wanted to design a bike. It all started when we came back from the Legend of Motorcycles in June 2008, where we met a good part of the best motorcycle builders and enthusiasts.
As english motorcycles fans, we decided to use a featherbed frame and a triumph 750 engine. Of course with a beginning like this, our only direction was to build a Triton. But we didn’t want to make the thousandth caferacer or the thousandth triton. We wanted to make something more personal, a bike that matched better with our backgrounds and interests. That’s why we decided to do our best to forget all the british standards for these kinds of bikes and follow our own road.

When we started designing, we quickly discovered what the final bike should be; a mix of Batman’s motorcycle with a T.rex fastback and a general feeling of Catwoman’s curves.In other words, a blend of all that we love from the Comics culture.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Ride To The Conway Pub

Last Sunday we wanted to ride with my son and a couple of his friends. The day was turning out to be a perfect riding day with temps in the 70's. Nate had some chores and things to take care of around the home, so we decided to ride the 30 miles to his house and maybe get him moving and ready to ride. We finally left his house around 3pm and decided to ride to Jimi's house.

Nate was riding his Springer Classic with his wife on the back, and there was Dave on his Victory and me on the Vulcan. We headed out a nice wooded country road and noticed a few signs along the way that hinted that the road might be closed ahead. We ignored them and kept going. We'd been riding about 15 minutes and were almost to Jimi's when we came upon a road block directly in front of us. A policeman had his car across the road and was telling everyone to turn back, because of an accident. We hoped it wasn't a motorcyclist.

There was nothing to do but turn around and go back almost to the place we had started from. We took a frontage road and made a huge back-track loop, finally arriving at Jimi's. His bike was out and he was ready to ride. Jimi built his Harley which has a suicide shifter and all kinds of crazy details. Notice the battery near the rear wheel! He's also got the sissy bar I would die for. It looks very sharp and really suits Jimi.

We took off on a ride up towards the Skagit Valley. That is where the tulip fields are and lots of open farmland that is glorious to ride in. Jimi was leading, since he knew where this neat biker hangout was called the Conway Pub. The town of Conway is a little turn-off of the road. It is easy to miss, but somehow the bikers all know about it.

We had a nice easy evening ride up to Conway. We had dinner there and heard a rock-a-billy band singing for that evening. The crowd seemed to enjoy the music. I endured it. They were starting kareoke later. Luckily we left before that began. I have never understood the fascination with listening to people sing badly who don't realize how bad they are. Maybe that's why I have never watched American Idol. Anyway, we did all have good pub food and beverages. We decided to ride east and follow our favorite Highway 9 south as each of us would drop off the group and head home. Dave and I live the furthest south so we had the farthest to go back, but it was nice to be riding in the evening. We got home just before dark.

It was a fun, easy ride of 130 miles round trip for us. Now we have a new destination to stop and eat when we are up north in the Skagit Valley.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Suzuki GSR250 250 cc

Suzuki GSR250 250 cc not 600 cc anymore
Suzuki is going to release their new big motor GSR250, and the new model will be equipped with 250 cc not 600 cc anymore.
The engine that will be used by the Suzuki GSR250 rumored is DOHC liquid-cooled fuel injected with maximum power 30 bhp.
Beside that Suzuki GSR250 will be completed with LCD Digital.
Suzuki scheduled to release the GSR250 in 2010 and the country is Brasil.

Harley Davidson Dyna

The Dyna motorcycles are among the most dynamic of its kind. It never feared altering and modifying to suit the ever changing desire of man to ride a beast machine. Untamed, rugged and dirty - Harley Davidson Dyna is a real hardcore ride for hardcore riders!
Classic among the Harley Davidson Dyna bikes is its display of uncovered battery, chassis that roles, and its V-twin engine so large it will scare other rides upon your approach.
Dyna's roughness does not come affront without some real power backing it up. Its high level 1584cc Twin Cam 96 rubber mounted engine speaks for itself. Ironically enough, as rough and mean this machine appeals to others, its rider will experience the complete antonym of that. This mean machine is indeed smooth and stable to ride.
Customization is one privilege that Dyna riders can showcase. Harley Davidson allows full customizability to this invention. Another amazing thing about the Harley Davidson Dyna family is its attempt to create a new air clear by altering the popular six speed Cruise Drive device transmission.
Among the six different base models in the Harley Davidson Dyna family, FXD Dyna Super Glide relatively, has the lowest price. 11,500$ is enough for you to own this sweet, solo seat, silver coated ride. This ride also appears to most riders who like to enjoy the moment of riding, as it is capable of low, medium and high speeds.
Another noteworthy member of the Harley Davidson Dyna family is the FXDC Super Glide Custom.
FDXDB Dyna Street Bob on the other hand is the most jagged and rocky among the collection. Large shouting fuel tank, low ride, and a ribbed solo seat makes it the meanest of the mean bikes. The reintroduction of the Street Bob shall excite its fans this year. And with an amount of $13,795 this, bike can easily be yours.
The FXDL and the FXDF are among the newest models that are predicted to have a price increase - this of course will come with an improved look and performance.
But the privilege of being crowned as the Harley Davidson Dyna King is no other than the FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide! It is a 17 grand mean machine that will surely blow your co-riders away! Its handle bars raking at a crazy 34 degrees and its long 45mm fork will surely make you the king of the road. This is just right, as this model boosts the spirits of every rider as the 105th anniversary of Harley Davidson is put into consideration for this design.
With its looks, power and classic roughness and ruling of the road, the Harley Davidson Dyna truly strengthens the Harley Davidson dynasty