pg.4 ..... Magazine Viewer Features pg.8 ..... Intro pg.10 ... Editor-at-Large pg.12 ... What's New pg.14 ... Bling Tech pg.16 ... Diggs Spotlight pg.18 ... eMail Bag pg.20 ... Who won the Wiki? pg.24 ... Monthly Give-Away pg.26 ... Double or Nothing (Busas) pg.38 ... IMS New York 09' pg.46 ... "SEVERED" CBR pg.56 ... StuntWars Orlando 09' pg.60 ... Runday Sunday pg.66 ... VENOM SS pg.80 ... Lewis Twins (Bonus-Babes) pg.94 ... Custom Classifieds pg.98 ... Social Networking links pg.100 . Not Bling!
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Executive Editor & Art Director: Lee Wallace lee@blingrockets.com Associate Editor & Art Director: Adam Canni adam@blingrockets.com Editor-at-Large: Louis Grasse louis@blingrockets.com Aussie Associate Editor: Matt Gittoes matt@blingrockets.com Dutch Associate Editor: Livingstone Rijff livingstone@blingrockets.com Marketing and Promotions Director: Jesse Fennell jesse@blingrockets.com Technical Director: Rob Uecker rob@blingrockets.com Contributors: Break Lites H2o Cycles Scorpio Seats by Tommy Performance & Perfection Venge Media BlingRockets, ISSN 2151-0776 (online), Issue no.7, Mar/Apr 2010 is digitally published monthly by Rockets Media Inc. All rights in letters, all photographic submissions including but not limited to drawings, or any type of submission sent to BlingRockets will be treated as unconditionally assigned to copyright purposes and are subject to BlingRockets right to edit, title, and organize editorially and will become the property of BlingRockets. Copyright Š 2010, digital publication originating from the USA
I figured that I wasn't going to hear anything like:
Yo Lee, where's the usual shot of you on the intro page? Since there's nooo way that you guys check out this page just to see a pic of me each month (lol). What we've got to focus on this time is the magazine itself. As you explore issue No.7 you'll soon find that we've cut the page count way back. From what we've seen from our numbers we may have made issue No.6 too big. We know you all love pics so we didn't cut back on the pics, which were making our page counts so high, so we started using a new technology only available to those publishers that are using high-end eMag hosting services like ourselves. Instead of drawing out a typical feature for 12-16 pages we've placed thumbnails within the features which as you mouse over them they will automatically trigger a pop-up with a larger version of the image.
On another note, we want you all to know that we're really working hard to make the coolest eMag, as quickly, and as routinely as possible but there's only so much time in the day. This is the reason why we number the issues, ie. No.7 and not "April", etc. We are working towards being your favorite monthly mag that you can count on having available on specific dates.
Lastly I've got to ask you all a big favor - please share this publication! Our stats show that a lot of you are coming back and reading the mag more than once. Believe me, you're not going to slow the magazine down one bit. We have the publication hosted by the absolute best eMag services on the planet. They have each issue sitting on several servers, all over the globe, so no matter who or where BlingRockets is pulled up - it will load as fast as possible for every reader. This is a publication that you can share with your home boys and not worry about getting it back. We keep every issue, from No.1 to the latest, available online - forever. I really challenge you to share this issue, it will help us tremendously (no7.blingrockets.com). Thank you all for your support! -Lee@blingrockets.com
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Many of you have read every issue to date and hopefully also visited the forum. If this is your first issue, then welcome and please take a moment to look around as we continue to invite you into the lifestyle that engulfs our every breathe and leaves us wanting, if not begging for more. For me, Blingrockets was formed long before this first magazine hit the web, long before users were logging into the forum and long before “digital media” or “viral video” was even a definition in the urban dictionary. As Lee mentioned in the last issue, we all grew up with this type of passion, desire and shall we use sickness for lack of a better word? We all wanted the trickest bicycle, the newest skateboard and the cleanest whip when we were dreaming up our future garage schematics. Years after these daydreams left our heads, life and its wonderful journey smacked many of us right smack in the face but we have endured and stayed true to customizing anything and everything ever since. Stock, by the way, is still not cool!
The point of my continuation into Lee’s words is to remind each and every one of you to keep
chasing that new Blingrocket, keep your eyes peeled for the coolest new technology, performance enhancement or paint finish and don’t ever stop the child-like daydreaming that fueled us all to end up here together. It’s what motivates our souls and makes late night talks in hotel rooms transform into what you are reading today! Blingrockets has published seven issues to date and we are only getting started.
As your
Editor-at-Large I have given you some great features, some industry knowledge, and definitely provided a few trick bikes along the way. Next month, keep your eyes peeled for a journey through these past seven issues leading right up to Daytona Bike Week and all of our coverage. Take a ride with me to some great destinations, meet some great people and causes, and dive into the scheduling that leaves me writing for or to you, while mostly on the road. This issue is feature packed and I can’t wait for you to experience it, so I won’t hold you any longer. Thank you for your continued support and please take a moment to send me your thoughts, suggestions or complaints. Until next month, continue to pray for our troops, keep those tires sticky and the models smoking HOT!.
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UNIVERSAL PUSH BUTTON
Eurocomponents universal push buttons are made to fit direcly on all handlebars. Ideal for discreet operation of starting, horn, turn signals and hi/low beam (with relay), while keeping your bike looking clean, shiny, smooth and uncluttered. They can also be installed on any flat surface or hidden, wherever you like. These are momentary switches and you will need a relay to convert them into on/off switches. Installation is very easy: drill the handlebars with a 9/32 drill bit (.2813 decimal inches), then use an M8x1.0 tap. Made out of polished stainless steel for great look and durability. Sold individually. -Universal push button $35.80 -Billet aluminum relay $78.84 These products are available only from:
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Most sportbike riders will agree that the pursuit for more power AND to have the trickest
parts/gadgets are the main reasons why motorcycles get modified from stock in the first place. More power with the least amount of effort and cost is desired by many and to that point, claimed by many companies as far back as the invention of the internal combustion engine. You have all seen the little bottles that you pour in your tank for instant neck snapping throttle response or the little diode that plugs into your wiring harness claiming that you'll soon have a tire-spinning monster? Many of you have bought the products and have had results about as dynamic as a speech from Paris Hilton on the trade issues between Eastern and Western civilizations. To say the least, you just wonder why you wasted the money and time.
Let’s get to the basics. Colder air going into your engine equals more horsepower. Easy,
simple, and to the point. Before you go out to the garage and grab grandpa’s window mount air conditioner and hang it in front of your ram air inlets, someone has done the work and research for you making this as painless as possible.
Meet Brian Larson of Performance and Perfection. Brian is a motorcycle guy who under-
stands the needs and wants of the sportbike community. He has a patented airbox design that rams cooler air into your engine AND he has done all the legwork. Brian says “With Performance and Perfection’s patented airbox design, we can keep the inside airbox temperature 30 + degrees cooler inside. This will result in a 4-hp increase gain at the rear wheel". That gain is with the Stage 1 kit, the Stage 2 kit will nearly double that claim.
The process can be done to any airbox and for you owners that need it fast, Brian has popular models already done up and available for exchange. Brian works with road racing teams, stunters and drag racers so the product has been tried and tested with positive results.
For the total time investment of about an hour and a couple benjamins for Stage 1 the prod-
uct is a good deal and will not void any warranties. Give Brain a call at 303-483-8600 or hit the website at www.performanceandperfection.com.
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For all of you that are familiar with BlingRockets.com you may have
started to hear the buzz about Rockets Media. Rockets Media was formed late last year becoming the blanket over BlingRockets.com, the forum, the magazine, and other future titles. When BlingRockets was first created in 2008, it was ran out of the Lee's (the Founder) home office, where five of the current seven digital eMagazines were created as well. In the later part of 2009, after a realization of the liabilities involved in sole proprietorship, Rockets Media Inc was created. Then in Jan. 2010, after some strong advice from a close friend, Lee decided to move Rockets Media into a more appropriate business environment where new avenues of growth could be explored. "Even though the majority of our business is done over the phone and Internet, this new spot gives us credibility, lots of elbow room, and a home base for the team", says Lee. All are invited to stop by, enjoy the lobby, have an energy drink from the "bar", and see first hand the true workings of the eMag. Now what other publication makes such an offer? 2209 Murphy Court, North Port, Fl. 34289 - rocketsmedia.com
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WikiShift – Breakthrough Technology Enthusiasts have complained for years of having to change between clear and tinted shields for night and daytime riding. Wiki® provides a much sought after solution. Their sun-sensitive color changing shield technology named WikiShift™ delivers convenience with style. No more uncomfortable sunglasses inside the helmet, switching shields, carrying an extra shield, or getting caught at night wearing a tinted shield which is obviously dangerous. So how does it work? The photochromatic reaction occurs when the photochromic molecule is exposed to UV from the sun. Therefore when riding at night, street lights and oncoming headlamps (which do not emit UV light) do not cause a reaction and the shield remains clear. But when exposed to sunlight the shield quickly darkens. The “shift” from clear to tint typically takes 30 to 60 seconds. WikiShift is a coating which must be applied to the exterior surface of the shield to work its magic because UV inhibitors in polycarbonate (the material all faceshields are made of) block most of the UV. This is the main reason photochromic inserts do not work well. Photochromic molecules are one of the most expensive materials in the world by weight. Cost varies by color and amount of darkness. Current available colors are smoke, amber, and blue. Wiki’s advanced award-winning technology was developed by its premier photochromic chemist. The popular Wave helmet includes a WikiShift shield. It is an incredibly unique and desirable piece of safety equipment. The helmet features an incredibly light carbonfiber re-enforced fiberglass shell, is very comfortable, and meets DOT and strict ECE standards. Also, a brand new product called a WikiShift Skin™ will convert most clear shields to a WikiShift shield in a snap. Now almost any street helmet can be outfitted with WikiShift technology! Prices of shields and skins range from $49 - $99 depending on color and darkness and Wave helmets (WikiShift shield included) run around the $300 mark. Visit www.wikihelmets.com or call (877) 411-9454.
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We pretty much feel that the 'Mom of the decade' award should be hand-
ed over to Pam Grigas - read on and you'll definitely agree. Last September Pam decided that her boys, Jon and Bobby were to get new bikes for Christmas. Keep in mind that the Grigas family is a family of motorcycle riders, the boys already had bikes but the bikes that she had in mind were to be the kind that would curtail them from wanting to “put them up in the air� said Pam. You see, Bobby likes wheelies and Jon likes stoppies, and Pam doesn't like either of those tricks. With the boys up in Massachusetts, Pam was able to develop her game plan from their Florida home. She began by asking Bobby open ended and perceptively uneducated questions about sportbikes just so she could get a feel for what make and model she'd be starting with. Once she realized that amongst the Suzuki line -
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that the Busa ruled in the engine department, she knew right away where to begin. Pam figured having the bikes worked on in Massachusetts was a good move since the bikes would be with the boys there more often than in Florida. The Suzuki dealer gave her Mark with Break Lites number and as soon she phoned him about picking up two brand new Busas from the dealership, and having them customized simultaneously in her traditional “Go big or Go home� fashion, he was certain that someone was playing a serious joke. Mark rolled with it and once he had the Busa's in his possession, heading back to the shop, he knew that this was for real, he also knew that he had to get started on these projects right away in order to meet the December 18th deadline which included delivery to Daytona. Only by phone and the web, Mark and Pam began to tackle the entire build-up of these two bikes which were destined to be owned by two completely different personality's. Mark began by giving her links to parts, from wheels to swing-arms to grips and mirrors.
Each time Pam reported her choices to Mark they were both quickly made aware that she'd picked the most expensive part in the entire line, which was no surprise to Pam - she's got an eye for these things! The bikes were dis-assembled, parts were put on order, and some of the factory parts were sent out to chrome. Pam said that Bobby's paint job was easier to decide than Jon's, with Bobby being a race car driver (Modified, Open-wheel - No.09) she simply relayed to Mark the scheme that Bobby has used on his race cars over the last few years. Jon's paint scheme had to be developed from scratch though, creating a whole new challenge. After reviewing color charts sent over from Mark, Pam knew that three main colors (green, white, and black) had to used so Mark scetched out some ideas and sent them over via email. Eventually, after several revisions, Pam's vision materialized onto paper. Bobby's panels went one direction and Jon's the other since the bikes were not able to be painted by the same shop. It was too little time for one painter to complete them both in just a few weeks. cont - pg.34
Even with body parts spread out across town, Pam said that Mark did not express any fear, at any point, which gave her great comfort in knowing that her plan to surprise the pants off of Jon and Bobby on Christmas morning was proceeding without a hitch. Mark kept Pam in the loop by throwing up a gallery on his site, labeled "Double Trouble". It was as good as having a live camera inside the Break Lites shop because Mark religiously filled the picture showcase with progress shots. Pam's vision of two stretched, fat tired, chromed out, custom painted monsters started to take shape, right on her computer screen. The ability to watch the progress of the two bikes, with her own eyes, solidified her confidence in Mark by the minute. All was good at Break Lites as the Busas were having their chrome single sided C&S swing-arms, RC Component wheels, and various other items installed but issues with the paint work at the other ends of town were beginning to concern Mark. Concerned enough that he began to spend time at the painters just to ensure that his schedule was going to be met. The good news is that the panels were eventually returned to Break Lites for final assembly but with little time to spare.
Mother
Nature didn't give much warning as she began to knock on Break Lites's door. The North Eastern US was hit with a major snow storm right as Mark was buttoning up the bikes and getting ready to leave for sunny Florida. Delayed, but not out of the game, Mark and his crew drove through the snow non-stop and made it safely to Daytona, just in enough time. Pam said that up until the moment that Mark arrived at her place she didn't even know what he looked like - the two had only talked over the phone and Internet the entire time. BlingRockets arrived on scene at the Grigas home soon after Mark did, and after the shoot, the bikes were test ridden, something that would have been unheard of back in Mass which was still covered in snow. We were told that on Christmas morning the boys were left to think that they were to be only getting a few menial presents; the ones that were under the tree. Pam made them sweat right up until the point that the rest of the family couldn't hold back their smiles any longer. All that was heard from the boys was a big "Oh my God" as they first set eyes on their new Busas that were cleverly parked in the garage minutes early by their father. And as soon as Pam got some big hugs from the boys they were off to put some miles on their new toys. They eventually returned to home base, to shine them back up, eagerly awaiting to take the bikes out again on another show-off mission.
Custom Paint: Chrysler crysta green. Smooth screen) Exhaust: VooD Grips: Roaring Swing Arm: C& stock Wheels: RC Co Chrome: Facto gas cap, foot p ings by Roaring covers. Arrow p Tires: Metzler Electronics: Tri entertainment c tion, and Blueto Kappa in air du Lighting: Multi
2009 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa x2 Jon's (pg. 30):
BIG D (Cadillac diamond white base, al black, and House of Kolor Organic hed dash panels and painted wind-
Doo slip-ons with Speak Easy baffles g Toyz - Hustler grips &S Customs 300 single sided - 8� over
omponents - Alien wheels ory engine covers, triple tree, peg brackets, and levers. Switch housg Toyz. Chrome ignition and reservoir point bar ends. Chrome kickstand.
iple tree mounted navigation and center. Rear view camera, Navigaooth wireless. Speakers - 3.5" Infinity ucts. colored LED lighting system
Bobby's (pg. 32): Custom Paint: ASC (Orion silver base coat with Candy brandy wine tears and shading. Smoothed dash panels and painted windscreen) Exhaust: VooDoo slip-ons with Speak Easy baffles Grips: Roaring Toyz - Hustler grips Swing Arm: C&S Customs 300 single sided- 8� over stock Wheels: RC Components - Widow wheels Chrome: Factory engine covers, triple tree, gas cap, foot peg brackets, and levers. Switch housings by Roaring Toyz. Chrome ignition and reservoir covers. Arrow point bar ends. Chrome kickstand. Tires: Metzler Electronics: Triple tree mounted navigation and entertainment center. Rear view camera, Navigation, and Bluetooth wireless. Speakers - 3.5" Infinity Kappa in air ducts. Lighting: Multi colored LED lighting system
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were pleased when Tommy, from Seats by mmy, told us that he was going to be our eyes ears at this years IMS New York event in late uary. Tommy said that he didn't know what to ect out of the show but his main focus was to here for the unveiling of a Busa built by Nick glada. Nick had done up the latest Busa Beats e, Tommy did the seat on it, so he wasn't goto miss seeing the crowds reaction as well an opportunity to check out the show.
Nicky Haden's MotoGP bike was
on display. Tommy reported that this machine was obviously the winner amongst any of the other -Bling bikes. He'd seen MotoGP machines re but this one stood out due to the precise ntion to detail that Ducati appears to be putnto their GP program.
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Nick's Busa Beats bike was on stage along with VooDoo's TapouT
bike. Taking note, Tommy noticed that there appeared to be less use of chrome these days and more powdercoating. Along with this it was obvious that stretching was less prevalent as it used to be. Tommy says that he felt that sportbikes were being customized like Honda Civics for awhile (if it could be bolted on, it was) but it now appears that clean and simple is in.
During the final stages of Tommy's debrief we were happy
to hear that, the almost dozen Break Lites bikes that were present, got a lot of love from the crowd. People from all walks of life were snapping pics of the customs. Tommy finished with saying how he's attained an even better understanding of seat design of which he'll be putting everything that he observed at the show to good use in his upcoming projects. (seats-by-tommy.com)
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When Clayton Bossier made the move to purchase his Honda CBR 1000 in 2006,
his only goal was a quick bike, a good look and something he could get out and enjoy the Florida sun on. As with many of our hobbies turned obsessions, this one quickly grew legs of its own and started on a path that was hard to slow. Upgrading the exhaust system, powdercoating the rear sets and putting a set of extensions on the bike seemed like the medicine required to fit the need for upgrades and bling. For Clayton, these simply weren’t enough. The options for a custom paint job and something totally trick continued to float through his head as he was reminded every time he brought the bike around his club members and various local bike events. He knew that he desperately wanted something more. Originally from Louisiana, Clayton ended up in Jacksonville, Florida the same way that half of the population of the city end up there; the Navy. Presently an E-5, Operation Specialist (Surface Warfare) 2nd Class, he has seen his share of deployments. Having already traveled the world earning such passport stamps as Dubai, Bahrain, Africa and Italy, his current home of Cuba was no surprise. For the past year Clayton has been stationed at the Navy Expeditionary Guard Battalion in Cuba and just got to see his motorcycle for the first time at Bike Week Daytona since the day he dropped it off last March Being an Ops Specialist in the US Army has its privileges and its drawbacks. Clayton was notified he would be training for a promotion and would thus have to ship out for some time - his current station in Cuba. As with many other soldiers in the area, he enlisted the help of H2o Cycles to live out his dream of customizing the bike while
abroad and unable to ride anyways. Many of the military bikes that H2o builds are for soldiers, sailors and pilots that are deployed for months, if not years at a time and the payment plan seemed to take the sting away from spending thousands on a motorcycle in one fell swoop. Clayton was happy to drop off the bike, a hefty deposit and setup his rendezvous with his baby for one full year from the time he dropped her at the shop. This plan has helped many live out their customized dreams while protecting our country during this crazy time of war. For many, dropping $10-$15k on a custom build in one big chunk is not only unheard of, but infeasible. H2o Cycles built over ten custom build motorcycles for military customers last year, some spending as little as $500 monthly on their overall ticket. The investment doesn’t break the bank and the continued progress, monthly updates with pictures, along with the anxiousness of a full blown custom to come home to, have changed the lives of many of our friends and neighbors who sleep nightly in sand-blown barracks and dream of the peaceful nights back in the States. For Clayton, this dream was all but planned out in his head. He had a bike, a vision, and a Shoei helmet; the rest was blank canvas. Knowing that he loved the design of his Shoei “Severed” helmet; he quickly adapted
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the idea of a replica paint scheme to match his helmet. This concept was something very opp scheme. Regardless of the reason, the idea was “HOT” and we were moving forward with it. be painted. Before any further ideas could come to ideation it was necessary to complete the love around the H2o shop, Paul Wong was enlisted to complete the transformation armed wit Upon completion of the “dead-MATCH” paint scheme laid out by Aruba’s finest, the suspen one-off 2” over stock swingarm designed to hold a 240 rear end the hottest contrast wheels th street machine. A Power Commander, TRE, and carbon fiber under-tail exhaust were installed included the normal grips, mirrors, levers, spikes, and bling-bits available from our friends ov less braided brake cables, and some Pirelli rubber to wrap that set of PM’s up tight. Everythin of black. The swingarm, peg assemblies, clutch and stator covers, brake hangar and other sm could be tightened up. As with every bike that leaves the rack at H2o, a UFO-like Led system class of its own in the evening light. Working with a new supplier for angel eye lights this tim side edges of the headlight casing instead of a small area just around the projector bulb. The m hundred other LED’s really makes this bike look mean and evil coming at you down the road
posite of the normal custom builds that long to have the matched helmet to the one-off paint Immediately upon receipt of the bike, it was stripped down to its bare bones and sent off to scheme throughout the frame and all of the body panels. As with all things that require glossy th his airbrush, Clayton’s helmet for inspiration and some alone time in the paint booth. nsion and rear end of this soon-to-be-BEAST became the primary focus. Equipped with a hat Performance Machine has to offer, this machine was quickly turning into a track-worthy d to keep this liter bike sounding, looking and performing strong and deliberate. Final touches ver at Roaring Toyz, some custom H2o mesh installed in the custom painted fairings, stainng that stood out from the standard look was removed and powder coated with the glossiest mall accent pieces all received the glossy coating and were quickly reinstalled so the final bolts m with wireless remote and HID headlight was installed to ensure that the bike still stand in a me around, John Barry of H2o Cycles chose to install a reverse halo light that lights the outmean look of these bright red eyes in the night surrounded by the glowing light of almost two d.
The end result, as you see here, is gorgeous. Almost as hot as the model that froze in the
cold making this a stand-out photo shoot; “Severed” demands attention wherever it’s seen. Clayton had the opportunity while on leave in March to take his new baby down to Bike Week in Daytona and stretch her legs out a little. I’m not sure if he enjoyed Daytona or the Bike more, but the endless smile and shit-eating grin that stayed on his face the whole time would lead us to believe that he is quite happy with his bike’s makeover. Look for this bike all over Florida, at shows this year, and remember to wave hello as another proud soldier reaps the benefits of his hard work, ensuring our safety and freedom here in the U.S of A. God bless them all..
In most areas of the country when you
combine a drag strip, warm weather and a few hundred motorcycles together, you usually end up with a couple patrol cars and a whole bunch of problems. In Orlando, you may find something a little different, StuntWars – US Open! Running the third weekend of January and hosted at a great location in Central Florida, Stunt Wars is the largest combined-effort stunt competition on the eastern seaboard, and possibly the continent. You’ve read our previous coverage of these events in Florida and as a patron who has been attending for well over 5 years, I promise you it’s a blast for the whole family. The vendors are always on point with the newest street gear and stunt bling around, the show’s judges are always fair and concise and the competition is always fierce. In addition to the schedule of events used in the years passed, Adam Chumita and Kyle Woods have added the all new drifting display for Adam’s “Harsh Clothing sponsored” ride and Kyle’s crazy-modded Vette. We had video footage in a previous issue if you haven't’ had the opportunity to see this spectacle. This in itself is worth the price of admission.
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All
the usuals were in attendance and with all the big names in town it only made perfect sense to introduce the newest addition to the Stunt Wars repertoire…THE STUNT CROSS! Leave it to Adam, Todd, Nick and Chris to dream this crazy one up. Take the current stunt course layout, add a handful of crazy ass stunters and their heavily modified motorcycles, a little energy drink from the sponsor of choice and then put a whole bunch of shit in their way and make them go crazy to race around it. Wow is all I can say. You’ll see from the pictures we shot that day that if the idea itself wasn’t crazy enough, the riders surely made it look perfectly dangerous and threatening. The best part of this crazy course was the stunt ramp, built from what looked to be scrap wood found that day and placed ever so gently right in the middle of the course for these adrenaline junkies to air-out their five-hundred pound street bikes. I could spend pages going into details of who did what and when and why, but it would all be lost in the wind if I didn’t simply focus on this cool new addition to the overall event. Enjoy the coverage and take the time to check out www.stuntwars.com for all the points standings, upcoming event news and Stunt Wars gear and merchandise. If you like our coverage of these events and haven’t made it to one yet, I suggest you check the schedule on their site and get your ass up off the couch and go. It won’t disappoint!.
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or almost a decade now, grudge racers from all over the country have looked forward to racing at Bradenton Motorsports Park (Florida) during one of their famous Runday Sundays. BMS is known as possibly the best track in Florida so during the winter months, while the north is covered in snow, riders/drivers are invited to come down and do what they do best. At a Runday Sunday you'll soon find that there are no payouts, no scoreboards, no points - just all out fun and potentially a whole bunch of money. We hope that you enjoy our coverage of the final Runday Sunday of 2009.
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Edward "SCORPIO" Coutain, designer and owner of
VENOM SS (venomss.com), has been building custom bikes for over 10 years now. Being a biker to the fullest he embraced the T-Rex movement and even promoted it. Using motorcycle networks such as the Ruff Ryders, Scorpio was able to promote the T-Rex to mainstream media and introduce it to movies such as Biker Boyz. "T-Rex is the Ford of the movement, I have the upmost respect for what they've done by introducing their vehicle to the bike and exotic car world, but it's time to take this to the next level. If T-Rex is Ford then VENOM is Lamborghini". A stock VENOM SS offers more cockpit space than a "tall kit" T-Rex, wider stance, larger rear tire, new design, windshield, sound system, and not to mention a whole new drive system.
After
owning several T-Rex since they've been available in the USA, Scorpio like other customers were willing to deal with the hassles of a tight cockpit, audio system battery drain, low gas mileage, faulty reverse, and a list of other issues in order to enjoy the attention draw and thrill of the ride. "When designing the VENOM I included features similar to what you would want included on a custom motorcycle", says Scorpio. continued - pg.72
Going with a car motor was a bold move
but solved a lot of issues with this type of vehicle. The VENOM SS front-end was designed to have a very aggressive look, including different grill options to add your own personal touch. Integrated DOT approved taillights, keyless start, under-tail exhaust, clean lines, and a phat-ass (465mm wide tire kit) are just a few things that separate a VEMOM SS from the rest. For 2010 the base VENOM SS will come stock with metallic paint, steel braided lines, basic audio system, windshield and fat tire kit (465mm) all for just under $50k. Featured upgrades include under body light kit, smoked windshield, rim upgrades, electric pedals, and a premium sound system. continued - pg.76
BlingRockets is the first to announce that the VENOM
is going rotary for 2011. Scorpio informed us that R&D using the Mazda RX8 is currently in the works. Will it be named the VENOM RX or something completely new? Will it follow a radical new design? Whatever the meanest beast on the road is - you can believe that BlingRockets will be the first to let you know.
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