Major Motorcycle Rallies for 2009

In the off season, many riders like to plan rides to various motorcycle rallies. I have just updated my motorcycle rally article and schedule for 2009 to assist you.

Motorcycle rallies (biker rallies) are simply gatherings of riders and motorcycles at specified times and places usually with attendant vendors, food, games, and other activities.

Motorcycle rallies or biker rallies may last from a day to more than a week. Some major motorcycle or biker rallies are built around organized professional motorcycle races.

Motorcycle rally attendance varied widely from a low of a couple of dozen riders or less to huge organized rallies with hundreds of thousands of riders.

My updated article, Motorcycle Rallies (Biker Rallies) - Major Rallies for Motorcycles, gives basic information about motorcycle rallies. The second page of this article contains my list of the top motorcycle rallies.

The picture shows me raising my arm after I parked my bike on Main Street at the 1993 Sturgis Rally. That was the year of the great Midwest floods.

Piaggio Recalls Aprilia Scarabeo 200 for Carburetor Problem

Piaggio has issued a recall of certain 2008-2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 200 motorcycles.

The float level in the float bowl of the carburetor was not set correctly in production, dirt and the varnish residue of dried gasoline not allowing the float needle to seat correctly, and a blockage of the evaporative emission hoses that did not allow the float bowl to vent correctly. The carburetor was not able to maintain correct or constant pressure in the float bowl. Inconsistent pressure in the float bowl would either push too much or not enough fuel to and through the jets for any one throttle position which does not allow the carburetor to correctly meter fuel to the engine.

1260 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Piaggio Recalls Aprilia Scarabeo 100 for Emission and Fuel Problems

Piaggio has issued a recall of certain 2008-2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 100 motorcycles.

In the evaporative emission system there are hoses connecting the fuel tank to the charcoal canister through which the evaporative emission passes. It has shown that the emission hoses to the canister were pinched and/or crimped. In other cases the hoses in and out of the charcoal canister were installed backwards, the roll over valve for the fuel tank was installed incorrectly, and in other cases there was dirt in the carburetor and still others had faulty float valves in the carburetor.

740 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Save the dogs

I was over at Life At Perewitz's blog, and read about this.
No use rewriting what was already there. For the most part I just copied an pasted.
Please help spread the word, and do your part.


Change (in the life of animals) we can all participate in.
Please tell ten friends to tell ten today!
The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of getting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals.
It takes less than a minute (How about 20 seconds) to go to their site and click on the purple box "Click here to give" for free. This doesn't cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food to abandoned or neglected animals in exchange for advertising.
Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know.

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/

PLEASE TELL 10 FRIENDS !!!

Put what ever it is you may be drinking down before reading this.

This is the funniest thing I've read in a long while. I've never had a colonoscopy, but I knw my time will come.

This is from newshound Dave Barry's colonoscopy journal:

I called my friend Andy Sable, a gastroenterologist, to make an appointment for a colonoscopy. A few days later, in his office, Andy showed me a color diagram of the colon, a lengthy organ that appears to go all over the place, at one point passing briefly through Minneapolis . Then Andy explained the colonoscopy procedure to me in a thorough, reassuring and patient manner. I nodded thoughtfully, but I didn't really hear anything he said, because my brain was shrieking, quote, 'HE'S GOING TO STICK A TUBE 17,000 FEET UP YOUR BEHIND!'

I left Andy's office with some written instructions, and a prescription for a product called 'MoviPrep,' which comes in a box large enough to hold a microwave oven. I will discuss MoviPrep in detail later; for now suffice it to say that we must never allow it to fall into the hands of America 's enemies.

I spent the next several days productively sitting around being nervous. Then, on the day before my colonoscopy, I began my preparation. In accordance with my instructions, I didn't eat any solid food that day; all I had was chicken broth, which is basically water, only with less flavor. Then, in the evening, I took the MoviPrep. You mix two packets of powder together in a one-liter plastic jug, then you fill it with lukewarm water. (For those unfamiliar with the metric system, a liter is about 32 gallons.) Then you have to drink the whole jug. This takes about an hour, because MoviPrep tastes - and here I am being kind - like a mixture of goat spit and urinal cleanser, with just a hint of lemon.

The instructions for MoviPrep, clearly written by somebody with a great sense of humor, state that after you drink it, 'a loose, watery bowel movement may result.' This is kind of like saying that after you jump off

your roof, you may experience contact with the ground.

MoviPrep is a nuclear laxative. I don't want to be too graphic, here, but: Have you ever seen a space-shuttle launch? This is pretty much the MoviPrep experience, with you as the shuttle. There are times when you wish the commode had a seat belt. You spend several hours pretty much confined to the bathroom, spurting violently. You eliminate everything. And then, when you figure you must be totally empty, you have to drink another liter of MoviPrep , at which point, as far as I can tell, your bowels travel into the future and start eliminating food that you have not even eaten yet.

After an action-packed evening, I finally got to sleep. The next morning my wife drove me to the clinic. I was very nervous. Not only was I worried about the procedure, but I had been experiencing occasional return bouts of MoviPrep spurtage. I was thinking, 'What if I spurt on Andy?' How do you apologize to a friend for something like that? Flowers would not be enough.

At the clinic I had to sign many forms acknowledging that I understood and totally agreed with whatever the heck the forms said. Then they led me to a room full of other colonoscopy people, where I went inside a little curtained space and took off my clothes and put on one of those hospital garments designed by sadist perverts, the kind that, when you put it on, makes you feel even more naked than when you are actually naked.

Then a nurse named Eddie put a little needle in a vein in my left hand. Ordinarily I would have fainted, but Eddie was very good, and I was already lying down. Eddie also told me that some people put vodka in their MoviPrep. At first I was ticked off that I hadn't thought of this is, but then I pondered what would happen if you got yourself too tipsy to make it to the bathroom, so you were staggering around in full Fire Hose Mode. You would have no choice but to burn your house.

When everything was ready, Eddie wheeled me into the procedure room, where Andy was waiting with a nurse and an anesthesiologist. I did not see the 17,000-foot tube, but I knew Andy had it hidden around there somewhere. I was seriously nervous at this point. Andy had me roll over on my left side, and the anesthesiologist began hooking something up to the needle in my hand. There was music playing in the room, and I realized that the song was 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA. I remarked to Andy that, of all the songs that could be playing during this particular procedure, 'Dancing Queen' had to be the least appropriate.

'You want me to turn it up?' said Andy, from somewhere behind me. 'Ha ha,' I said. And then it was time, the moment I had been dreading for more than a decade. If you are squeamish, prepare yourself, because I am going to tell you, in explicit detail, exactly what it was like.

I have no idea. Really. I slept through it. One moment, ABBA was yelling 'Dancing Queen, feel the beat of the tambourine,' and the next moment, I was back in the other room, waking up in a very mellow mood. Andy was looking down at me and asking me how I felt. I felt excellent. I felt even more excellent when Andy told me that It was all over, and that my colon had passed with flying colors. I have never been prouder of an internal organ.

ABOUT THE WRITER
Dave Barry is a Pulitzer Prize-winning humor columnist for the Miami Herald.

On the subject of Colonoscopies...

Colonoscopies are no joke, but these comments during the exam were quite humorous.... A physician claimed that the following are actual comments made by his patients (predominately male) while he was performing their colonoscopies:



1. 'Take it easy, Doc. You're boldly going where no man has gone before!



2. 'Find Amelia Earhart yet?'



3. 'Can you hear me NOW?'



4. 'Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?'



5. 'You know, in Arkansas , we're now legally married.'



6. 'Any sign of the trapped miners, Chief?'



7. 'You put your left hand in, you take your left hand out...'



8. 'Hey! Now I know how a Muppet feels!'



9. 'If your hand doesn't fit, you must quit!



10. 'Hey Doc, let me know if you find my dignity.'



11. 'You used to be an executive at Enron, didn't you?'



12. 'God, now I know why I am not gay.'



And the best one of all.



13. 'Could you write a note for my wife saying that my head is not up there?'

Don't disturb... A pre-war Triumph Speed Twin man at work!

Not FIA but FIO = For Insiders Only!

Don't disturb a pre-war Triumph Speed Twin man at work!

A pre-war Triumph Speed Twin 5T 500 cc 1939.

For now...that's all Fooks!

See You later...

Leave it all behind on a Triumph thirty-nine!

1939 -2009 = 70 years old!

1999 -2009 - 10 years owner!

To be continued...

Motoring George Spauwen

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YAMAHA BIKE FEST 2 - Pretty

YAMAHA BIKE FEST 2 and Pretty

FOTO SPORT MOTORCYCLE

Sport Motorcycle in front of beach photo


Ducati Sport Motorcycle


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Ducati Sport Motorcycle

Yamaha YZF R15

Engine ::
Type :: Liquid-cooled, ,SOHC, 4-valve Electronic fuel injection
Stroke :: 4-stroke
No. of cylinders :: Single cylinder
Bore x stroke :: 57�~58.7 mm
Displacement :: 149 .8 cc
Electrical :: 12V35W / 35W�{35W

Transmission ::
No. of Gears :: Return type 6-speed
Clutch :: Constant-mesh wet multi-plate
Performance
Maximum Power 17PS / 8,500 rpm
Max. Torque
15 N.m / 7,500 rpm
Start Electric Start
Suspensions
Front Telescopic
Rear Linked type Monocross
Brakes
Front Hydraulic, single disc
Rear Hydraulic, single disc
Tyres
Front 80/90-17
Rear 100/80-17

Dimension & weight ::
height :: 1070 mm
length :: 1995 mm
Width :: 670mm
Wheelbase :: 1290 mm
Ground Clearance :: 160 mm
Kerb weight :: 131 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity :: 12 liters

Yamaha R6 2009 Physical and Engine

Physical measures

• Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 187.8 kg (414.0 pounds)
• Seat height: 851 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
• Overall height: 1,100 mm (43.3 inches)
• Overall length: 2,040 mm (80.3 inches)
• Overall width: 701 mm (27.6 inches)
• Wheelbase: 1,379 mm (54.3 inches)

Engine and transmission

• Displacement: 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
• Engine type: In-line four
• Stroke: 4
• Compression: 13.1:1
• Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
• Fuel system: Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
• Fuel control: DOHC
• Ignition: TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
• Starter: Electric
• Cooling system: Liquid
• Gearbox: 6-speed
• Transmission type final drive: Chain

Honda CB1000R 2009

You can see specification, photos, image and prices about 2009 Honda CB1000R in Bikez.com if you want to buy this excellent motorcycle.

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From my H-D calendar...Here's one I've never heard before.

Customer likes eCaddy motorcycle mount for Delphi satellite radio

We just wanted to share the following comment from our customer, Steve: "Received my eCaddy yesterday and all I can say is 'wow' ... very cool product, and I can't wait for spring to see how much nicer this mount will be for my Delphi MyFi. Great service, adn very nice product.

To find out more about mounting delphi, sirius or other satellite radio on your motorcycle:
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Tires, those round rubber things that suck the money right out from underneath of ya.

Regarding tires, I have some background for you on my choices, and a question for you.

I use the Dunlop Harley factory tires. I'm sick of putting on new rubber so often. I'm switching to Metzler this time to try it out, based on a recommendation by a fellow rider, who swears that they aren't quite as soft, and they get more life out of them than the Dunlops.

I've recently had another one of my friends tell me they thought the Metzlers were even softer than the Dunlops, and won't last as long. He said I'm going to be disappointed. Since I already paid for them, and had the shop special order them in for me, I can only hope he's wrong.

Anyone know who's right? Or does anyone else have any other suggestions?
I'm willing to try darn near anything at this point. I don't let my back end loose and do burnouts deliberately, but the rear end does let loose from time to time on wet pavement, or over those wide painted white squares at intersections, etc. Noting this, I would not expect to have to replace tires as often as I do, and It's beginning to suck, and piss me off.

Any comments or suggestions from the peanut gallery would be most appreciated.
Help!

The Razorblade Vintage Motorcycle Challenge 2009:

2009:

DUTCH VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION

Luctor et Emergo

http://www.destormdefilm.nl/

Je raakt het Noorden kwijt met
de friet van de Zuiderburen!

Zicht op Cadzand.

"The Razorblade"

THE (3rd edition) *RAZORBLADE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CHALLENGE 2009:
(*Sturen als een scheermes, op het scherpst van de snede en met het mes tussen de tanden!)

Tijdens de Nieuwjaarsinstuif is er al plan genoemd
om in het weekend van 15 t/m 17 mei weer een kampeerweekend
te organiseren ditmaal vanuit Zeeuws Vlaamse land, bij Cadzand.

(De Veluwe viel immers jammergenoeg voor de 2e keer af!)

THE (3rd edition)* RAZORBLADE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CHALLENGE 2009:
(*De eerdere *"Razorblade"-edities in Limburg waren een succes!)

Editie 2007

Editie 2008

Vandaar dat ik nu weer Jullie Aandacht vraag voor:

EVENT : THE RAZORBLADE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CHALLENGE 2009:
DATUM: 15 t/m 17 mei (een kampeerweekend voor Hemelvaartweekend)
LOCATIE: Camping de Wielewaal, Cadzand, > Zeeuws-Vlaanderen > Zeeland
ADRES: Fam. Almekinders-van Cruyningen Zuidzandseweg 20 4506 HC Cadzand

Telefoon: 0117-391216 Telefoon vanuit het buitenland: 00-31-117-391216

VERDERE INFO

Luister hier naar De Wielewaal!

* Locatie ca. 1 km van Cadzand & ca. 2 km van strand !

Uitstapjes bijv... Tja ok... motorrijden!

en dus de Belgische kust & Bier.

GIJ KOMT VAST EN ZEKER TIJD TE KORT!

Ik reken op U !

Ook Miss Belgian Beauty Nele Somers
kan de 'patatekes' niet weerstaan.

Awel nu Gij nog!

Van daaruit kan ook gemakkelijk een fraaie motortocht naar
en langs de belgische kust worden gemaakt !

Is mij helemaal goed.

AWEL ZULLE...
Gij zijt nu ook van de Partij?

Georgette

De inschrijving is reeds gesloten !

26/01 de Eigenaresse MW. Almekinders-van Cruyningen geproken,
(Mailen ging helaas niet! > dus maar gebeld voor uitgebreide info!)
DAT weekend is niet zo druk en komt er ook de Fiat 500 Club...
Speciaal Groepstarief = 7,00 Euro P.P. (incl: auto, kar, motor, tent)

Auto's, Aanhangers, Motoren bij de tent & Barbecuen is toegestaan.
Douches 0,50 eurocent
Warmwater voor afwassen 0,20 eurocent
(Wasgelegenheid & Toiletten uiteraard aanwezig)
Evt. Stroomvoorziening.

Motorfietsen op de kar... of evt. rijdend heen voor de "Diehard"!?
Afstand ca. 211 km ca. *4 uur en 2 min volgens Google Maps (*Snelwegen vermijden!)
Afstand lopend ca. 202 km ca. *1 dag & 17 uur mocht je pech hebben...oei!
*Nou ja daar ergens tussenin zit dus de juiste reistijd! :)

Verder:

- motorplankje mee Allen

- 2 kratjes Gulpener/Koelkast/Gastel
-scottelbraai Kobus/Patrick/MGS

-Biertap Ruud Klaui

ca. 12 mensen heb ik opgegeven

Het zijn er 9 geworden!

Mijnheer Pastoor geeft U bij vertrek de zege.

Aan de Start zullen verschijnen de...

LIJST DER DEELNEMENDE PILOTEN & MOTORFIETSEN*:

*(onder voorbehoud > Gaarne wijzigingen doorgeven!)

1. Motoring George Spauwen - Matchless "Black Train" Model X V-Twin 1000 cc 1937.

2. Sjaak "Ducaat" Bakhuizen - New Imperial 300 cc single 1927

3. Kobus de Graaf - Triumph Bonneville T120-R 650 cc twin 1973

4. John de Kruif - Norton Model 18 500 cc single 1928

5.Ruud - Harley Davidson Liberator 750 cc 1945

6. Alex van den Breul - Matchless G3 350 cc single 1939

7. Cris Copijn - DKW NZ 250 cc two-stroke 1939

8. Patrick van der Tier - Triumph Bonneville T120-R 650 cc twin 1970

9. Bas Zeisseink - Norton Big Four 633 cc single 1934

Reactie van Georgette:

Ziet er eel goe uit mannekes!

JE KUNT OOK BIJ JAPIE GAAN WONEN! :)

The D.V.M.A. shows the VMC the way?

BUT DON 'T MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICE!

WE'll MAKE IT FOR YOU!

DE INSCHRIJVING IS NU ECHT GESLOTEN!

SO

Don't ride faster than your Guardian Angel can fly!

YOUR BELGIAN TOURIST OPERATOR,

Motoring George Spauwen

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