SportBikes Inc Magazine December 2010 (Volume 1, Issue 3)

ROAD RACING . DRAG RACING . STUNT RIDING

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Is it me, or did this year go by really fast? It seems like it was only yesterday that I was suiting up for my routine early Sunday morning blast. Now I’m figuring out who is getting gifts and what to get them.

As a kid, I wasn’t allowed to celebrate the holidays. I know, boo hoo for me. Trust me, I’ve been extremely over compensating for it as an adult. What I have realized, as I have been making up for a large missing part of my childhood, is that it truly is better to give than to receive. I know that it is cliche, but there really is truth in this statement.

This is our first Holiday Gift Guide. It’s full of gift ideas, grouped into price groups with direct links to the item’s websites for easy online purchasing. The team worked very hard to compile this guide and we hope that it proves to be helpful.

As this year draws to a close, it’s a time of reflection.

It’s a time to put things into perspective and a time to set new goals for the coming year.

It’s also a time to reflect on the lives of our fellow riders that we have lost this past year. In the motorcycle club community, there is a tradition of raising your throttle hand and reciting the name of your lost ones.

ART & DESIGN

Overlooking Delaware Ave from South St, Philly - Summer 2010

EDITORIAL

THETEAM Editor-in-Chief: Allan Lane Drag Racing Editor: Rickey Gadson Lifestyle Editor: Tyson Beckford Moto-Tech Editor: Mark Rozema Contributing Road Race Editor: Melissa Paris Contributing Riding Editor: Eric Wood Copy Editor: Amy “Diesel” Lane Staff Writer: Lisa Macknik Photographer/Design Editor: Leon Brittain Graphic Designer: Baz Staff Photographer: Meekail Shaheed

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I believe this tradition serves the entire motorcycle community, from street and race to stunt. It’s an appropriate way to honor those who will not be riding with us anymore.

SportBikes Inc Magazine (ISSN 2158-009X) is published monthly by Hard Knocks Motorcycle Entertainment.

To my friends that I have lost, to my family that I have lost... You are missed.

In no way can any part of this magazine be reproduced in print, digital, broadcast or any other manner without the expressed written permission of the publisher.

With my throttle hand held high, Allan

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THE PRESS ROOM KAWASAKI’S 2011 NINJA 1000 IS TURNING HEADS

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awasaki’s all new 2011 Ninja 1000 is getting some well deserved attention. While it is based on the Z1000, the Ninja 1000 is not its replacement.

What is most eye catching about the Ninja 1000 is its radical, full fairing bodywork.

It maintains comfortable ergonomics while presenting itself as racy, attractive and sporty. Packing a 1043 cc, 16-valve, liquid cooled, in-line four engine, the Ninja 1000 has the muscle to back up its edgy looks.

HONDA ANNOUNCES THE 2011

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-Powersports Press Manager, Bill Savino The CBR250R will be available in dealerships in spring of 2011 with an optional ABS model.

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THE PRESS ROOM MV AGUSTA F3 IS VOTED “BEST OF SHOW” EICMA IN MILAN

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he all new MV Agusta F3 was voted “Most Beautiful Bike of the Show” in November at the 68th International Motorcycle Exposition.

12,000 votes were cast of which 38.5 percent were for the F3. The Ducati Diavel earned 20.6 percent of the vote and the Kawasaki ZX-10R came in third with 8.5 percent of the votes.

AMG AND DUCATI TEAM UP

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he partnership between AMG and Ducati was announced this past November at a press conference during the Los Angeles Auto Show.

“We are especially proud to have AMG as one of our sponsors for the Ducati MotoGP Team. I am also very pleased that our joint marketing activities are well under way. In AMG we have found a partner who perfectly reflects our brand values of high performance, motorsport, excitement and our sense of unmistakable style and design,” said Gabriele del Torchio, President and CEO of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.

“I am very pleased that we are able to announce our strategic cooperation with Ducati today. AMG and Ducati ideally complement each other, as both companies share the same values: racing as the driving passion, and high performance plus exclusivity as the central brand messages of both AMG and Ducati.

This long-term cooperation will help us to jointly access new customer groups,” said Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. To start, AMG will support the Ducati MotoGP Team as the Official Car Partner from 2011. Additional joint events and activities are currently being planned.

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THE 2011 YAMAHA YZF - R1

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The Yamaha YZF-R1 has always looked fast. It has been the embodiment of the words: sleek, sharp and clean since it’s introduction in 1998. In the 90’s and early 2000’s, while other Japanese brands seemed more bulbous, the R1 looked like a wingless fighter jet.

mass and improves the overall weight distribution.

The 2011 R1 continues Yamaha’s legacy with great looks, intelligent engineering and proven technology.

It’s bigger yet seems slimmer. It’s beefier but also lighter. It looks like it is moving, even when it’s standing still.

The bike is equipped with two projector type head lights, instead of four as on prior model years, that are mounted closer to the nose of the bike. Standing in any front quarter position or directly in front of the bike, the R1 gives the impression that it is staring you down with it’s big round lenses.

THE BODY The line work of the R1 has always been specific.

There has never been a need to second guess it’s presence. The 2011 is chiseled from the previous model years. Harder lines and sharper edges gives the 2011 R1 its most aggressive look. It has a serious, distinctive style that sets it apart.

The gas tank is longer and fits into the rigid yet light weight aluminum frame in a manner that centers the

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The subframe is magnesium, constructed by a “Controlled-Fill Die-Cast” method, that lightens the bike and optimizes mass centralization.

AIR INTAKE The repositioning of the head lights allows for closer placement of the ram air ducts. As the bike moves, air is forced through the ducts and into the air box.

By putting the natural airflow to work during riding, the air box is pressurized resulting in an impressive delivery of power yet a reduction of intake noise.

THE ENGINE The 2011 R1 retains the same features of the 2010. Those features are significant nonetheless. The R1’s power is sourced from a crossplane crank shaft, derived directly from the Yamaha M1’s MotoGP technology.

The concept of crossplaning is to position each piston 90 degrees from the next with uneven firing intervals (270 - 180 90 - 180 degrees). This results in a smoother, linear delivery of power. At lower rpm’s, the engine behaves more like a torquey twin cylinder engine. At higher rpm’s, the engine’s power rolls on in true inline four cylinder fashion.

Infused with the engine is a balancer that counter rotates with the crankshaft. By rotating in opposite directions, the crankshaft and balancer increase power output and Yamaha claims that it also improves rider comfort.

SUSPENSION The front 43 mm SOQI forks feature independent dampening as found on the Yamaha M1 MotoGP bike. The left fork handles compression while the right side handles the rebound.

The rear shock is fully adjustable, featuring high and low speed compression dampening. Coupled with a bottom linkage, the rear shock works in harmony with the chassis to optimize the overall handling.

RIDE BY WIRE TECHNOLOGY Instant throttle response is courtesy of the MotoGP inspired Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T). The Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I) was a moto-tech breakthrough when it was introduced in 2007. This is a variable intake system that self adjusts to optimize air and fuel mixtures resulting in greater throttle response and more power. The 2011 R1 continues to utilize the YCC-I technology.

Selectable throttle control maps are controlled by way of a handlebar switch. This Drive Mode (D-MODE) feature has two settings. The “A” mode offers a sportier engine response while the “B” mode grants one of a less aggressive nature.

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THE 2011 YAMAHA YZF - R1

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TRANSMISSION The clutch set up of the 2011 R1 features “slippertype” characteristics that limit back end torque when decelerating from high speeds.

“Slipper-type” characteristics are becoming staples on clutches of the 1000cc and above bikes. The bikes are producing more power and accelerating faster. It’s almost impossible to imagine these modern powerhouse machines without this feature.

The 2011 Yamaha R1 is a sound machine. It has impressive, if not intimidating, aesthetics backed by

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a powerful engine and intelligent engineering. It remains the embodiment of the words: sleek, sharp and clean.

It is a formidable track weapon. The 2010 model proved itself as Josh Hayes championed the 2010 AMA Superbike Series. In 2009, Ben Spies rocked the World Superbike paddock by winning the championship in his rookie year on the 2009 model.

That was Ben’s first year on the bike. The 2011 model has the potential to continue to dominate on the world’s race stage, given the proper elements.

While other Japanese brands seemed more bulbous, the R1 looked like a wingless fighter jet.

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SPECIFICATIONS

BELLS AND WHISTLES

MotoGP Inspired Crossplane Crankshaft Technology Aluminum Pistons | Titanium Intake Valves Redesigned Air Intake System | Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I) Variable Intake System Yamaha D-MODE Variable Throttle Control Independent Dampening Front Forks ENGINE Engine:..............................................................liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valve Displacement:................................................998cc Bore x stroke: ................................................78.0 mm x 52.2 mm Compression ratio:.......................................12.3 : 1 Maximum Power...........................................133.9 kW (182.1PS) @ 12,500 rpm (without air-induction) Maximum Torque:........................................115.5 Nm (11.8 kgf+m) @ 10,000 rpm Lubrication system: ....................................Wet sump Carburetor: ....................................................Fuel Injection Clutch Type: . .................................................Wet, multiple-disc coil spring Ignition system: ...........................................TCI Starter system: . ............................................Electric Transmission system: .................................Constant Mesh, 6-speed Final transmission: ......................................Chain CHASIS Frame:...............................................................Aluminum Deltabox Front suspension system: . .......................Telescopic forks, Ø 43 mm Front travel: ...................................................120 mm Caster Angle: .................................................24º Trail: ..................................................................102 mm Rear suspension system: ..........................Swingarm Rear Travel: . ...................................................120 mm Front brake: ...................................................Dual Discs, Ø 310 mm Rear brake: .....................................................Single Disc, Ø 220 mm Front tyre: . .....................................................120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Rear tyre: ........................................................190/55 ZR17M/C (75W) DIMENSIONS Overall length: . ............................................81.5 in Overall width: .............................................28.1 in Overall height: ..............................................44.5 in Seat height: ...................................................32.8 in Wheel base: ...................................................55.7 in Wet weight......................................................454 lb Fuel tank capacity: ......................................4.8 gal Color choices:.................................................Candy Red/Raven, Raven, Team Yamaha Blue/White

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DEALER SPOTLIGHT Story by: Allan Lane Photos courtesy of Crossroad Powersports

Dealership name: Crossroad Powersports | Address: 28738 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082 Hours: 10am-6pm Tuesday & Friday, 10am-7pm Wednesday & Thursday, 9am-5pm Saturday | Year established: 1997 Brands sold: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Piaggio and Vespa The southeastern region of Pennsylvania has been privileged to be serviced by Crossroad Powersports for the past 13 years.

Crossroad is a “one-stop shop” dealership offering sales, service, finance, parts, apparel and accessories.

You hear it all the time how dealerships make you feel like part of family or that when you walk in the doors, it feels like home. I have to say that Crossroad fits the bill to a tee. And it’s not because there is a father, son and daughter team running the show.

The fact is that everyone that works at the dealership is an enthusiast. That makes a huge difference when being relatable is so important in customer service.

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“Every customer is treated with respect, dignity and given the utmost attention in pursuit of obtaining a new vehicle. From sport bikes, cruisers, ATV’s, dirt bike’s or watercraft - we are an all inclusive dealership. Our number one goal is to deliver customer satisfaction and make the purchasing of a new unit a seamless and highly pleasurable experience.”

- Karen Abramson, General Manager.

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THE SHOW Story and Photos: Leon Brittain

A Tribute to our Commander In Chi

More than just your typical theme bike, this ZX-14 is also a quick history lesson in African American studies. When presented with the opportunity to create a President Obama themed bike, Art Lawrence of Lawrence Racing along with co-creator Mike Clark decided to take it a few steps further. “This bike is meant to pay respect and homage to those that laid the foundation for President Obama,� says Art. Images of Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X, Harriet Tubman and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. come together 24 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM

superbly leading up to the image of our 44th President and First Lady.

Given the significance of the subject matter, there was definitely no half-stepping. Case in point, the main image had to be done three times in order to capture the essence and emotion desired. Several other modifications were done to complement, but not over power this creation, such as RC Components wheels, Myrtle West swingarm, a Vee Rubber 360 Monster rear tire and tastefully added chrome accents laced throughout. Hail to the Chief!

ief and Those That Paved the Way 2008 Kawasaki ZX14

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THE SHOW

Hail to the Chief

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2008 Kawasaki ZX14

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THE SHOW

“This bike is meant to pay respect and homage to those that laid the foundation for President Obama . ” A Tribute to Our Commander In Chief Spec Sheet 2008 Kawasaki ZX14 Owner: Art Lawrence Controls: Chrome Hand Grips – Myrtle West Lights: Red, White and Blue Effects – LightFX

Seat: Custom Alligator - Corbin Brakes: Widow Rotors – RC Components Exhaust: Low Exit Megaphone – Roaring Toyz

Wheels: Widow – RC Components Tires: Monster 360 Rear – Vee Rubber Suspension: Air Ride – Air FX Swingarm: 360 Kit - Myrtle West Custom Accessories: Chrome See Through Clutch Cover – RIS DESIGNS

Built By: Lawrence Racing Paint By: T’s Customs

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LARRY PEGRAM MOVES TO BMW FOR 2011 AMA SUPERBIKE

DUCATI ANNOUNCES THE 2011 848 EVO CLUB RACING SUPPORT PROGRAM Ducati announced that it will support racers campaigning the 2011 848 EVO in the following club series: CCS, CMRA, CRA, USBA, WSMC, MRA, OMRRA, WMRRA and AFM. In addition to special discounted prices on bikes and accessories, qualified selected riders will be eligible for contingency pay outs: $700.00 for first place, $300.00 for second and $150.00 for third.

Larry Pegram and Foremost Insurance have made the move to BMW for 2011. Pegram will pilot the BMW S1000RR. “BMW is thrilled that Foremost Insurance / Pegram Racing have chosen to campaign the BMW S 1000 RR in the AMA SuperBike championship. Giving Larry’s race-winning history, we expect great things from the team.” Todd Andersen, Marketing Manager, BMW North America.

“Foremost Insurance is pleased to be able to continue as title sponsor of Pegram Racing Team and is very enthusiastic about supporting Pegram’s BMW effort.” Randy Slotten, Marketing Director of Foremost Insurance.

CAPCOM ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF MOTOGP 10/11 FOR THE XBOX AND PS3 MotoGP 10/11 will deliver all the content from the 2010 MotoGP season and offer downloadable updates for the 2011 MotoGP championship shortly after the season starts.

Game features include: All new handling systems and new customizable player assists which allow the fans of both simulation and arcade racing to recognize their racing style

and preferences on the track and for the players who want to feel the full intensity of MotoGP racing. All the in-game player assists can be switched off delivering challenging and realistic game play that emulates the MotoGP experience.

Developed by Monumental Games, MotoGP 10/11 is scheduled for a March 2011 release.

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JAMES TOSELAND JOINS BMW MOTORRAD ITALIA FOR 2011 WSBK

BEN BOSTROM AND ROGER LEE HAYDEN SIGN WITH MICHAEL JORDAN MOTORSPORTS FOR 2011

BMW Motorrad has announced the entry of Team BMW Motorrad Italia Superbike in the 2011 FIM Superbike World Championship. The team will debut with riders Ayrton Badovini (ITA) and James Toseland (GBR) and will receive technical support from the BMW Motorrad Motorsport factory team, which is providing engines and electronics for the BMW S 1000 RR.

Ben Bostrom and Roger Lee Hayden have signed with Michael Jordan Motorsports for the 2011 AMA Pro Racing National Guard SuperBike Championship series.

The team will be led by Andrea Buzzoni, Director of BMW Motorrad Italia and Manager of the Superbike project; Serafino Foti, who will serve as Sporting Director; and Gerardo Acocella as Technical Director.

“Signing Ben Bostrom is another incredible step in our quest for an AMA Pro SuperBike Championship,” said Kreig Robinson, Michael Jordan Motorsports Vice President of Corporate Relations. “Ben’s work ethic and level of dedication, as well as the team’s further development of the Suzuki GSXR-1000 SuperBike, brings us closer to attaining a winning combination.”

2011 WORLD SUPERBIKE SCHEDULE RELEASED Added to the 2011 DATE February 25-27 March 25-27 April 15-17 May 6-8 May 28-30 June 10-12 June 17-19 July 8-10 July 29-31 September 2-4 September 23-25 September

season are rounds at Imola, Italy and Donington Park, UK. COUNTRY CIRCUIT Australia Phillip Island United Kingdom Donington Park Netherlands Assen Italy Monza USA Miller Motorsports Park San Marino Misano Adriactico Spain Motorland Aragon Czech Republic Brno United Kingdom Silverstone Germany Nürburgring Italy Imola France Magny-Cours

Robinson continued, “Signing Roger Lee bolsters our 2011 championship campaign. We’re excited to get him testing on our equipment as soon as possible. We know that Roger Lee is going to bring the intensity and our crew is ready to unleash his potential.”

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MOTOGP STANDINGS MotoGP (After Grand Prix of Portugal - Estoril Circuit) Rider

Country

Team

Points

Moto2 (After Grand Prix of Portugal - Estoril Circuit) Rider

1. Jorge Lorenzo

Fiat Yamaha

363

1. Toni Elias

2. Dani Pecrosa

Repsol Honda

245

2. Julian Simon

Fiat Yamaha

233

3. Andres Iannone

Ducati

225

Repsol honda

Country

Team

Points

Gresini Racing Moto2

271

Mapfre Aspire Team

201

Fimmco Speed Up

199

4. Thomas Luthi

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156

206

5. Simone Corsi

JIR Moto2

138

Monster Yamaha Tech 3

176

6. Gabor Talmacsi

Fimmco Speed Up

109

7. Nickey Hayden

Ducati

163

7. Jules Cluzel

Forward Racing

106

8. Marco Simoncelli

Honda

125

8. Scott Redding

Marc VDS Racing Team

102

LCR Honda motoGP

116

9. Stefan Bradl

San carlo Honda Gressini

103

10. Karel Abraham

3. Valentino Rossi 4. Casey Stoner 5. Andrea Dovisioso 6. Ben Spies

9. Randy DePuniet 10. Marco Melandri

Viessmann Kiefer Racing

97

Cardion AB Motoracing

96

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Every month, SBI’s Road Race Contributing Editor and AMA Pro Racer, Melissa Paris will select a few questions from our readers and answer them. If you would like to have Melissa answer your questions about racing, riding, training... anything bike related, send her an email at melissa@sportbikesincmag.com.

Marco Sanna (Skippack, PA): You’ve had the fortune of riding at the top tracks around the country, if you had to choose from your favorites, which would they be and what do you love about them? And as a Pro level racer, what makes a track not just the best to race on, but the safest and keeps you wanting to come back? Finally, what do you think the racing facilities can do to help grow the sport?

Melissa: There are definitely a few tracks that have a special place in my heart... I think the one I like the most is Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah. It’s got a little bit of everything; fast corners, slow corners, you name it. I have always done better at tracks that are pretty flowing like Miller, so I’m sure that’s part of what I like about it also. What is even more special about Miller is that the place is so safe, and the pavement is so good, that no matter what, you can go out and leave everything you have on the racetrack.

Even when it’s pouring rain, the track has pretty amazing grip so you can still go and give 110%.

I think it takes a few key elements to make a track awesome... First on the list has to be safety. A lot of the tracks we race on were really designed more with cars in mind. Runoff is a lot more important when you don’t have a roll cage around you. A safe track will usually mean exciting racing because the riders are more confident.

As far as spectators go, it is also nice when you can get close to parts of the track to watch, or be able to see a lot of the track at one time. Some tracks get around this by using big jumbo screens.

The fans can make it that much more fun for us when they come to the track, so it definitely helps if they are having a good time! I think that when a facility takes into account the racers’ safety and the spectators’ experience, the sport is naturally going to grow.

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Lion James (Blackwood, PA): Does the competition from the track ever follow you and Josh home/off the track?

How do you handle the pressure and the responsibility/ social obligation to represent for the ladies in this male dominated sport?

Melissa: Josh and I are definitely very competitive people, so it for sure follows us home. No matter what we’re doing, karting, cycling, running, etc we always want to be better than our friends.

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spouse but we both thrive on that. To us, it’s a friendly competition.

As far as the responsibility or social obligation to represent for ladies, I have to say there is absolutely no pressure for me. I never went into racing with the plan that I wanted to be the “fastest girl” or some sort of role model. I just want to race with the fastest people. If along the way I can inspire some other ladies to chase their own dreams, then that is awesome. It’s an honor to be able to have any sort of impact on another human being.

But for me, I think the most important thing is to just try to be myself, and be someone my family can be proud of as well.

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Story: Leon Brittian Photos: Courtesy of Josh Hayes, Graves Motorsports and Yamaha

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2010 AMA Superbike Champion

JOSH HAYES

The Road to Victory!

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THE GRID osh Hayes’ stellar career includes JChampionship, winning the 2003 AMA Superstock the 2006 and 2007

AMA Formula Xtreme Championship and dominating the Toyota 200 endurance three years in a row at Willow Springs Raceway.

2010 presented Josh with a tangible opportunity to achieve his highest accolade yet, the AMA Superbike Championship.

With the retirement of the 2009 Champion, Mat Mladin at the end of last year, the 2010 crown was anyone’s for the taking. Josh set his eyes on the prize and never looked back.

The season got off to a rough start for Team Graves Yamaha at Daytona.

And although Josh was running pretty

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fast throughout practice, it was during qualifying the team realized they were further behind the curve than they believed, evidenced from blowing a

clutch at the start to also running off the track a couple of times. With this new reality in mind, the team knuckled down and went hard to work with making the necessary power and

speed adjustments.

Their diligence, tenacity and hard work began to pay off with things coming together during the very next round in Fontana where Josh led both of those races. As a matter of fact, he led most other races at various points during the season. So, what was the key? Consistency.

“The R1 may not necessarily be the fastest bike out there, but it is the best all around bike allowing me to perform consistently well,” Josh said.

He is the first to admit he would like to have won more races, but running a consistent and smart season was about to pay off big at the end of the season.

During the final round at Barber Motorsports Park severe weather from the previous night combined with damp track conditions presented an unwel-

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THE GRID comed element. Things got even more unsettling with Brett McCormick going down and pushing Josh off the track to put him a considerable distance behind the pack. However, Josh remained relentless, calculated and smooth in his pursuit for his first ever AMA Superbike Championship title by riding into history with a seventh place finish and claiming his Superbike Championship.

“It really meant a lot for me to bring this Championship home considering how well the R1 has done world over,” Josh said proudly. “It’s a little harder being the guy the others chase, so there is a bit of an adjustment there for me, but I accept it.”

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The previous record for the Production Unlimited class was 190.464.

The Production Unlimited class allows 1000cc bikes with unlimited engine modifications. Millholland shattered that record with a top speed of 202.06505 mph.

Having set the new world record, Millholland threw a leg over the KWS BMW S1000RR and commanded a top speed of 203.624 miles per hour in the Modified class.

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THE HARD LINE: BATTLE OF THE LEGENDS

Story and Photos by Rickey Gadson

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ince I began drag racing, there have been rivalries within the street racing circle, between me and some of the “now Legends” of the sport. Just like other Professional venues, fans have their favorites of who they think is the best in the business. I’ve been thinking over the past few years of a way to put the world’s best in 1 arena to duke it out for the title, and prove once and for all, which fan favorite would emerge on top.

I recently decided to structure a competition where the “greats” in the sport would have to be voted in.

The racers picked in this challenge are considered “Legends” in the sport, but who haven’t raced against each other in years.

My friend, Chad Kinser, just bought a ZX14 a couple of months ago, and decided to let a couple of riders with the reputations of being fast, ride his motorcycle during a recent MIROCK(series) event, to see who would be the fastest. The competition between the riders (my nephew, Richard, included) made me realize just how competitive the greats in this sport really are.

One of the 14’s they had to navigate down the quarter mile was in showroom condition, stock height, no strap (to lower the front) and the only addition was a Brock’s Performance Street Meg Exhaust, which only made this incredible powerful motorcycle even harder to ride!

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They would have to compete on a level playing field by riding the same 3 motorcycles (Kawasaki ZX14s), which were all prepared with different setups.

Each rider voted in had to make one pass on all three bikes provided. An average would be established and then the 3 riders with the best averages would qualify for the finals, where each would get 1 chance to navigate a 4th surprise motorcycle (Showroom condition, stock ZX10) down the dragstrip. The rider with the best time would be considered to have the “Best Clutch Hand” in the business!

There are two more surprises which are considered to be the best part about the challenge!

In motorcycle drag racing, the “power to weight” issue is especially important because the smaller the rider, the faster he can go, because it takes less horsepower to move less weight.

To measure each rider’s “left hand” capability in a fair comparison, a minimum weight of 160 pounds was established. A weigh-in would be conducted prior to mounting the motorcycle and weight would be added to the smaller riders to equal 160 pounds by way of a weight vest.

The biggest surprise is…No inches were added to the swingarm of the bikes used…WHATSOEVER! The bikes were all setup with a stock wheelbase.

After I structured the competition, I went on several discussion web forums to find out who should be voted in, and that is when the chaos began! I explained very specifically that the challenge was to determine the “Best That Ever Did This”, referring to the last 20 years of drag racing.

The forums went crazy - voting in people I had never heard of, like lil’ Stevie from Louisiana, and so on.

I quickly realized I had to revise the competition by adding three more challenges after the “Battle of the Legends” stock wheelbase challenge was complete.

After the completion of “Battle of the Legends”, next year I will host: Battle of “Today’s” stars Battle of the “Unknowns” Battle of the “Heavyweights” Here are some sneak peeks into the competition.

Stay tuned next month!!

I also need to thank: Kawasaki Dynojet Brock’s Performance products World Wide Bearings Schnitz Racing

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WHAT DOES ERNIE VIGIL WANT FOR CHRISTMAS? Story: Lisa Macknik Photos courtesy of Ernie Vigil, Eric Hameister and Icon Motosports

“MORE GAS!” Harder, faster, bigger is how he rides. Constantly pushing his skills to the edge is what he lives for. He is a pioneer and an advocate for equalizing the sport of Professional Street Freestyle Competition with all others. Gaining the respect as a true athlete has taken time, but the blood, sweat and tears have paid off.

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rnie Vigil grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico; a city with 500,000 people trying to make a living, one way or another. Vigil’s career choice was simple riding. “Riding a motorcycle is what I do.

It’s my life.” His passion is undeniable; it’s as if he was born to ride. He may not have known what he wanted to do at birth, but just a few years later, on his seventh birthday, his parents gave him the most life-changing gift you could ever give a little boy; a dirt bike. For Ernie it was so much more. It was the spark that lit the fire within him. “When I’m on a bike, nothing else matters. I don’t know what it is; it’s just part of me.”

After ripping up the dirt for several years, Vigil and his buddies decided to all go get street bikes together. Surprisingly, Ernie wanted nothing to do with wheelies or anything of the sort. He was perfectly content with keeping it on two wheels. The problem was that all five guys competed in motocross together, so naturally they began to try and one-up each other. Vigil couldn’t let them make him look bad so he joined in, and from that point on he was hooked.

The guys then decided to start a group “because it was the cool thing to do”. So in 2002 Team Outermost was born. They traveled to local competitions together, filmed themselves practicing and posted them on stunt forums to try and get their name out there. At this point, the sport of Street Freestyle was new and very misunderstood by both riders and society alike.

Some riders didn’t realize the amount of dedication and athleticism it takes to ride competitively. So, slowly the group of five faded, and soon they were finding replacements more and more regularly.

After finally creating a solid group of passionate riders, Team Outermost started producing quality videos and immediately received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback. They had finally made a name for themselves and were on their way to proving to the nation that Freestyle riders aren’t just a bunch of clueless daredevils trying to turn heads. People began realizing the level of athleticism involved as well as the vast amount of knowledge needed to build and maintain a quality machine.

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After five years riding as a team, Vigil decided to continue his career solo since he was the only one who really stuck with it. By this time, social networking was booming and it was the preferred source for marketing, advertising and of course, networking. This was exactly the jump start Vigil needed. He began filming more videos and posting them, gaining more and more fans. His big film debut was when he worked as Jim Carey’s stunt double in “Yes Man”. A scene with Vigil doing a wheelie on an 1100cc Ducati, wearing nothing but a hospital gown, and if that wasn’t enough, it was shot directly in front of the Griffith Observatory in LA. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience, “one I will take to my grave.” Although he enjoyed the experience of seeing Hollywood first hand and of course meeting Ace Ventura himself, Vigil “got a glimpse” of the demanding life of a film star and would much rather be doing what he loves most, competing. “I love the sport side of riding so much; I just couldn’t sacrifice it to ‘go Hollywood’”.

His die hard attitude was apparent since during his learning years, Vigil didn’t have any riders to look up to, simply because no one had done it before. He had to

learn by doing, and falling, and getting up and doing it again. Now, he is that idol that so many aspiring riders look up to and learn from. Some advice he gives is, “Never give up. As long as you stay focused and keep riding, things will get better. Oh, and PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Because if you want it bad enough you have to be out there every day working on it. If you don’t, there is someone else out there who wants it more and will get it.”

Over the last couple of years, Ernie has had a front row seat to the evolution of freestyle riding as a competitive sport. At its infancy, the competition scene was unorganized, underfunded and filled with misconceptions. Many times traveling to these events caused moments of uncertainty for Vigil since there was no guarantee of any payout, let alone any spectators. Many people thought it was an illegitimate sport, unworthy of equal respect. These were not “athletes” they were hooligans swerving in and out of traffic, attempting ill-prepared wheelies and out of control stoppies. This was all too common of an attitude amongst the people. Little did they know that these riders never practiced on public streets

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Slowly but surely the close minded opinions started to change, and now the sport is bigger than ever! Events now have corporate sponsorships, huge payouts for the winners and a guaranteed crowd. It has come a long way, “it’s cool to see”.

Since he has begun his journey on two wheels, well, mostly on one, Vigil has gone from posting homemade videos online, to starting his own group, to riding professionally for Ducati and ICON. His mantra of “More Gas” will continue to drive him further and farther into what is possible to achieve.

Ernie Vigil has evolved right alongside the very sport he loves to his core, and he will continue to lead future generations of freestyle competitors for years to come.

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THE LIFE Featured Club

Detroit Icons

Chapter: Detroit, MI | Founded: 2008 | Members: 25 Elected Officials: President - Showstopper | Vice President - Hitz Govenor - Paperchase Sergeant-At-Arms - Superman | Sergeant-At-Arms - Crosshairs

Rocker Interpretation: The origin and explanation of the Icon logo in the center patch is an arbitrary person (meaning it can be a man or woman) sitting on a motorcycle. The wings are for two separate reasons. One reason for the wings is they are the representation of the person rising above all others and circumstances to be in that “Icon” position and the second reason is because each member is lead and protected by God as they ride and participate in the club.

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Club milestones/memorable moments: This past year the club was able to bring in Jason Britton and Team No Limit to make the annual “Saving Lives Motorcycle Rally” a huge success.

With bringing in Jason Britton and his team, the club was able to break into “Corporate America” and partner with major corporations. The impact of these partnerships was significant because no other club has been able to partner with large corporations as they have done. Forging the relationships this year has also opened doors for future ventures with the same corporations.

Future of the club: One of the future goals and missions is to try and change Michigan law to create stiffer penalties for people who hit and injure motorcycle riders.

Through corporate partnerships and state government relationships, the club is hopeful that their goals will be met. The Icons’ immediate goals are to continue to partner with those who are in the fight against breast cancer, homelessness and attempting to provide a better future for kids in needs.

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NATASHA LOUIS

Natasha Louis

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New Castle, DE

Project Manager

YEARS RIDING: 10 Years

RIDING STYLE: I raced YSR 50’s from 2000 – 2004. Afterwhich I started street riding. I’ve recently found my new addiction - track days! I’ve been to JenningsGP in Florida and New Jersey MP on the Lightning course with Absolute Cycle Experience.

BIKE(S) OWNED: 1989 YSR 50, 1983 Kawasaki GPZ305, 1997 Suzuki GSXR 750, 2004 Honda F4i, 2004 Kawasaki ZX10R (current) FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: I love my Akrapovic pipe that my fiancé bought me. It makes my bike sound so much better and I love the little extra power boost. / I absolutely love my Scorpion EXO1000 helmet with the sun visor. My other favorite piece of gear is my black ICON Contra Speed Queen jacket.

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MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: I can’t actually say that there’s been just one. We’ve been down to the Deals Gap area a few times now and there’s nothing like it. I love riding down there. We’ve recently hooked up with some of the locals around there and have been riding with them. They’ve shown us some new roads and have even got us hooked on riding the Dragon at night. What an experience. But you have to go prepared (extra lights on the bikes to see at night).

Kristin Mullaney

Stone Mountain,

Business Owner

YEARS RIDING: 3 Years RIDING STYLE: Street and track BIKE(S) OWNED: 2005 Suzuki GSXR 600 FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: My bike is not “modded” too much but I love her just the way she is. / My Shoei Flutter 2 Helmet

MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: It is a tie. My first day at JenningsGP. I was pretty slow and nervous but it was definitely an amazing experience. Now I’m addicted. And the Easter ride last year. It was planned to take our friend, Kelso, who would be visiting from Kentucky to show him Florida’s “twisties” but 4 days before he was supposed to arrive, a guy driving a jeep pulled in front of him. Kelso died that night. We still did the group ride in his name. It was just a very emotional ride for us.

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JOHN GRAVES

“Nickels” cuz I’m bringing “change” to the industry.

Bristol, PA

President: JustWannaRide.net

STATS YEARS RIDING: 6 years

RIDING STYLE: Street BIKE(S) OWNED: 2000 Honda CBR F4 and 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa FAVORITE PIECE OF GEAR: My helmet. I have a Helmet Cam attached to it.

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MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: It’s got to be the ride I did this past summer to Virginia with Mark Hamm and the CSBA group! Amazing!

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Heather McCoy

Scottsdale, AZ

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YEARS RIDING: 4 Years RIDING STYLE: Street and track. Although riding my Ducs down my dirt road probably counts as a stunt.

BIKE(S) OWNED: 2005 Ducati 999, 2002 Ducati 748

FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: Magical seat-height-lowering fairy dust. / My souped-up Icon Bombshell Boots, with an extra 1 inch platform.

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MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: South on the highway from Monterey through Big Sur, and up Nacimiento Road. This is the kind of ride that makes you feel lucky to be on this planet. Absolutely breathtaking!

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MEET YOUR MASTER CYLINDER “My motorcycle comes stock with a Brembo master cylinder.

Why should I spend $250 or more to upgrade it?”

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o understand why an aftermarket Brake master cylinder “feels” better you must first understand the relationship between piston diameter and leverage offset.

The piston diameter is quite simply the size of the internal piston that forces the fluid out of the master cylinder to the brake caliper(s). Most OEM master cylinders use a 16mm piston while the majority of aftermarket units use a 19mm piston.

A 16mm piston x 10mm of travel flows approx. 2009 cubic mm A 19mm piston x 10mm of travel flows approx. 2834 cubic mm The more fluid the master cylinder flows the harder it is to pull the lever over the same distance. This is where leverage offset and ratio comes into play.

The leverage offset is the distance between the pivot point of the lever and the pressure point on the piston.

You can see in the illustration that this master cylinder has a leverage offset of 18mm and it has a piston size of 19mm therefore making it a 19x18.

16x18 has a ratio of .88 19x20 has a ratio of .95

19x18 has a ratio of 1.05 The closer the leverage offset is to the pivot point the more leverage you achieve, creating an easier lever pull to do the same amount of work.

The effects of leverage ratio and piston size over lever travel: A 16x18 master cylinder will require approximately 8.8mm of lever travel to achieve 2009 cubic mm of fluid displacement.

A 19x18 will require 7.43mm of travel and a 19x20 will require 6.72mm of travel to achieve the same fluid displacement.

When you look at the distance of lever travel in relationship to ratio the difference in “feel” becomes apparent. The longer the travel the more “control” you have, and the shorter the travel the “harder” or more “wooden” the lever feels.

Most racers prefer a higher leverage ratio for more braking power and a firmer lever but there is a fine balance between power and “feel”. The OEM prefers a ratio that gives the rider

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a lot of control at the sacrifice of a softer lever. It is important to analyze exactly what you are expecting from a master cylinder upgrade so you can wisely choose a ratio that will perform to your expectations.

It is important to analyze exactly what you are expecting from a master cylinder upgrade so you can wisely choose a ratio that will perform to your expectations.

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THIS LIFE: CUSTOMER SERVICE

Story by Tyson Beckford

**Editor’s Note: What you are about to read is a true and factual. The names have been changed to prevent Armageddon. **

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ustomer service is a phrase that a lot of brands, dealerships and bike shops seem to have forgotten lately - the simple thing called the “customer is always right!” I’m not saying that the customer should get away with murder, but at least treat the customer well so they can return and be a customer for life. This is America! And this is an American way of life! I can name a few shops in the New York and Pennsylvania areas where I wouldn’t send my worst enemy! I think that all places of business should have an A-Z rating similar to how restaurants are rated: “A” being the best and “Z” the worst, and the rating should be placed in the window of the business. This way you would know who you are dealing with.

The shops I’m referencing know who they are! I asked my editor if I could I list them but then I decided not to do that because that may start a war. I’m not really one for battle but my heart don’t pump no Kool Aid!! But these shops need be called out for their lack of customer service. We, as the customer, have power! We have money and a voice!

When people ask me about motorcycles, I give them my honest opinion and let them know who’s who. Many people ask me what brand of bike I ride or what gear I wear, so I can give my opinion on what to buy and who to buy from.

For example, I had a BRAND X and I had a horrible experience getting the bike serviced!! The quality of the product

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was below average as well. This company is bound to go out of business soon! The dealership where I took the bike for service had the worst service department and management in the motorcycle world! They couldn’t sell hot dogs on 42nd street much less repair the hot dog cart!

I was also sent to a shop where they were tasked to do a custom build on the BRAND X and what a nightmare that was! In the end, I had to sell the bike for almost nothing because I refused to have an inferior bike in my stable of quality machines at my house. One of my rules is to look at the shop or the custom builder and find out what they own or what they ride or drive. That piece of information always lets me know what kind of shop it is. I’m not going to let you work on my bike if yours is not as hot as mine or better.

I also look at the cleanliness of the shop and whether they have updated machines and tools.

I recommend when buying anything in this economy to do your research and ask friends and other riders about your potential purchase. You can even talk to the people that work at the shops and dealerships in your area to find out how they treat customers and to see how the service department operates. It is your money and your right to have a great working bike! It is important to you and your safety, so also find out what kind of warranty is offered and inquire about the return policy for parts and products. You will also want to make sure that the people working on your bike are certified mechanics.

Customer service: I live by this standard and it has worked for me, except for that junk BRAND X. LMFAO!

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Story: Eric Wood Photos: Courtesy of Eric Wood/Penguin Racing School

WHERE IS MY APEX?

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ast month we spent a lot of time looking at the process of preparing to learn skills on the racetrack. This exercise focused on taking the time early in the day to clearly establish a set of reference points. Memorizing the track is a critical step to the learning process that many riders skip, making the development of their skills significantly more difficult. In order to be able to focus your attention on a new riding technique, your location on the track needs to be something that you have already settled...else you will not have the capacity left to make any progress.

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begins with the selection of your apex. The apex is defined as the exact point where you are closest to the inside edge of a given corner. Why is this important? There are many reasons, but without a clear apex it is impossible to determine your major turn in point. How can you know where to turn or how hard to turn if you do not have a precise target for which to aim? To add to this point, your brake point (in an ideal world) should be set so that it allows you to approach your turn point at exactly the speed that will just allow you to get the motorcycle down to the apex.

Without a clear apex, turn points and brake points become impossible to

pin down and the entrance to any corner becomes confusing.

The problem begins because many riders don’t know exactly how to set an apex. In recent years at the Penguin Racing School, we have been teaching our students how to first determine the type of corner that they are approaching in order to help them in the process of establishing an apex. Once the basic type of corner is determined, our students are able to tailor their line to match the proper strategy for that corner.

For the sake of simplicity, we try to take all corners and place them in

one of three categories: entrance is that a rider cannot brake, turn and focused, roll speed focused and exit accelerate at a maximum through any focused. Not every corner on every single corner. Every act (for example, track will fit perfectly into one of these getting on the gas before the apex) imaginary “boxes”, but when riders comes at the expense of something examine most corners, there are almost always obvious Eric Wood clues that provide a good place to start. For many riders, the confidence derived simply from being able to pick out an apex using this basic method moves them well along the way to relaxing and riding harder.

The great part about this process is that it doesn’t matter if you are a racer or a track day rider, it works for everyone. When your line through a corner is centered around a properly chosen apex you will be able to ride faster and with less risk.

Imagine Valentino Rossi riding through a corner at the very limit of traction on nearly any line that he wants (he can). However, even when factoring in his immense talent, if Valentino were forced to ride the wrong line (say, the line of a new track day rider) he may not even be able to keep up with good regional expert who was on the right line.

Lines, in the end, determine how much traction you have available for braking, turning and acceleration.

The more upright the motorcycle is on the way in, the more front grip you will have available to brake with. The same principle applies to exits and acceleration. In addition, the less time you can spend actively turning the bars (loading both the front and rear tires), the more grip you will have available to carry corner speed. This is a very important concept that we will expand upon in a future article. The main challenge

else (being able to trail brake deep into the corner). The key to analyzing a corner properly stems from the conscious application of these simple principles.

The focus of any corner should always be where the speed is, and a majority of corners out there involve substantial braking, acceleration or both. The most important factor when analyzing most corners is not the corner itself (unless it is a very fast corner). Rather, it is most often what precedes and what follows a corner that has the greatest affect on our apex and line selection. Maintaining speed from a long straight or getting a good drive onto a long stretch of

racetrack is always a top priority.

In the diagram below, showing exaggerated differences for clarity, the yellow line paints a common starting point for most track riders when they are left to their own devices. These riders place the apex in the center of the corner and use the classic “outsideinside-outside” strategy.

This roll speed focused line is correct only in corners where the primary focus is to increase roll speed through the corner. This strategy is a good choice if your corner is a “connection” corner that does not involve significant acceleration or braking. In addition, if the corner itself is very high speed (4th-5th gear) then maintaining roll speed becomes increasingly more important and a roll speed focused line should be considered.

The first priority that should be considered when establishing your corner strategy is the length and speed of the straightaway that follows the corner. The reason that this takes priority over the entrance is that an important straight can be 2500+ feet long.

Starting a long straight with a 5mph head start will help you ride faster for 2500 feet. Most braking zones comprise, at most, the final 20% of the straight. It only stands to reason that it does not make sense to gain 5mph on the entrance if it means sacrificing 5mph on the way out (when you are covering 5 times the ground).

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IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS shows the late apex strategy for a corner that has an important straight on the exit. The entrance trajectory is wider and there is an area just prior to the apex where this line tightens up, signifying a defined turn in point before the apex. This extra turning requires the sacrifice of some entrance speed, but the reward is that the motorcycle is much more upright at the apex. This allows the throttle to be opened before the apex and the motorcycle gets to full throttle much sooner than when it is on the yellow or blue lines. This exit focused corner strategy is what is often referred to as the “classic” racing line.

If the corner you are analyzing does not have a significant drive on the exit then you will often want to try to maintain that entrance speed as long as you can. In order to do this the

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motorcycle should be upright as long as possible so that the braking zone can be extended deeper into the corner. With this strategy, we often make early trajectory change known as a “pre-turn” that allows us to come into the corner on the right line while leaving the bike reasonably upright.

The blue line shows the early apex, straight entrance and post-apex effort needed to follow this strategy.

It is important to note that while the early apex line is an extremely valuable strategy in certain corners, it is also very often the mistaken path taken by a rider who panics on the entrance of a corner and turns in too early. If you ever find yourself putting in significant bar input after the apex of any corner that has any kind of meaningful acceleration on the exit - Stop! This is the single most common reason that

newer riders fall down. The combination of acceleration (which unweights the front tire) and turning is often enough to exceed the limits of traction of the front tire.

This method of establishing a corner type to establish an initial apex has proven to be very effective in giving riders a solid place to start. Remember, the focus is always where the speed is. Next month, we will explore several of the factors that weigh in to our line selection after you have determined what the major focus of the corner should be. This strategy is a great place to start, but there is much more to discuss.

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2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Looking for stocking stuffers for that special motorcycle enthusiast in your life?

These are some great ideas that fit into anyone’s holiday budget.

Gifts under $25.00 ICON MOTOSPORTS • LEATHER CLEANER Icon reached out to Lexol and composed a quality leather cleaner and conditioner.

The Icon Leather Cleaner is PH balanced and consists of cleaning agents designed to clean leather safely and thoroughly. Icon Leather Conditioner by Lexol is designed to maintain the strength, beauty, and utility of leather – and to restore resiliency to old or neglected leather that has become hardened and stiff.

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RYDER CLIPS • RUBBER SHIFT SOCK Protect your shoes from shifter damage and say goodbye to ugly black marks on your shoes or boots. Made of flexible, natural rubber material, the rubber shift sock fits most sport bike shifters up to 3/4 inch wide and 2 inches long.

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SHUBANDIT • QUICK RELEASE This simple two-piece buckle makes securing your helmet a snap. It’s SNELL and DOT approved and guaranteed for life.

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WOODCRAFT CFM • WOODCRAFT BEANIE Keep your noggin’ warm on chilly days with this fitted beanie hat.

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CORSACAFFE • MOTORCYCLE INSPIRED GOURMET COFFEE BLENDS Crafted in the pursuit of perfection, CorsaCaffe releases only the highest quality gourmet coffees.

Beans for CorsaCaffe are sourced directly from small farmers who have a commitment to quality.

CorsaCaffe currently offers three distinct blends: Rosso, Nero and Decaffeinato Prices: $13.75 to $14.25 Contact: www.corsacaffe.com

NEW RAY TOYS • CASEY STONER DIE CAST COLLECTIBLE Great 1:12 scale replica of Casey Stoner’s Grand Prix Ducati.

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SPIDER GRIPS • SLIM LINE SLR GRIPS Thin and precise, this dual layer grip is perfect for Competition, Sport, Road and Super Moto riders. Dual Gel layers dampen vibration and provide great traction. A narrow flange and open end make the SLR easy to mount even with bar ends or hand guards. These grips are available in 10 colors.

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Gifts under $25.00 SHUBANDIT • SHIFTER SKINZ A classic accessory for the street rider. The improved design feature extra strong bottoms and top shifter pad that eliminates gear shifter scuffs. One size fits all and available in eight colors.

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GRAVES MOTORSPORTS • SWINGARM SPOOL KITS The Graves Motorsports swingarm spool kits are available in 6mm and 8mm sizes and come hard anodized in your choice of colors in a set of two.

Price: $19.99 Contact: www.gravesport.com

NO LIMIT MOTORSPORTS • JASON BRITTON ACTION FIGURE You can now have your own Jason Britton posable action figure! The 1:18 scale die cast action figure and motorcycle allows you to practice your stunt moves any time and any place.

Price: $15.00 Contact: www.nolimitms.com

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Gifts under $25.00 SPORTBIKE T-SHIRTS • “STAY IN YOUR $#@% LANE!” SHIRT Just when you have that perfect balance and riding the longest wheelie of your life, some bozo changes lanes in front of you!

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MOVOC 16:3 • “FRAME MEASURE” GRAPHIC T-SHIRT MOVOC 16:3 (pronounced “moe-vok sixteen three”) is turning heads with a collection of motorcycle inspired casual wear. The “Frame Measure” shirt is an artful reflection of sport bike engineering and the foundation of any bike - the frame!

Price: $24.00 Contact: www.movoc163.com

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DUCATI • DUCATI BEANIE BY PUMA Iconic trellis frame adorns this cozy beanie by Puma for Fall and Winter days. Steel gray jacquard knit with subtle Ducati Logo embroidery.

Price: $24.00 Contact: www.ducatiusa.com

KAWASAKI • KAWI GIRL WALLET Very cool accessories for that special Kawi Girl in your life.

Price: $24.95 Contact: www.kawasaki.com

CORSAVINO • WINE SELECTIONS Corsavino wines combine two of life’s finer things: wine and motorcycling. The range of selection is inspired by founder Arun Sharma’s passion of Italian motorcycles.

The range includes a Columbia Valley Cabernet, Viognier and Syrah; all of which have been produced in extremely limited quantities. The wines are affordably priced and available for shipment across the USA. Price: $24.00 to $29.00 Contact: www.corsavino.com

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Gifts under $25.00

ICON MOTOSPORTS • ABRASION FLATBILL HAT Put a lid on it with the Abrasion Flatbill fitted cap from Icon.

Price: $25.00 Contact: www.rideicon.com

SHUBANDIT • HELMET RUBBER WARHAWKS Let the streets know that you’re ready for battle with your Rubber Warhawk. It’s secured to your helmet with 3M peel and stick tape and wind tested up to 200 mph.

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2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE So you need to step up your gift game a little bit this holiday season? Here are some gift ideas that are sure to get you some points.

Gifts $25.00 to $75.00 MOTOGP 2010 • OFFICIAL REVIEW The MotoGP 2010 Season Review looks back at the highlights and major news of the 2010 season with a comprehensive look at every qualifying practice and race in all 18 rounds of the world series. The MotoGP Season Review includes the defining moments of the championship, race by race and includes an interview with the new MotoGP World Champion.

Prices: $34.95 Contact: www.videoxsports.com

KAWASAKI • WALL CLOCK This wall clock will help keep track of time in your shop, garage or anywhere.

Price: $36.95 Contact: www.kawasaki.com

WOODCRAFT CFM • “KLUCKY PUCK” KNEE SLIDERS These pucks are made of a durable proprietary plastic that offers racers the feel that they are looking for.

Price: $39.99 Contact: www.woodcraft-cfm.com

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ICON MOTOSPORTS • SUB REDEEMER GLOVE The Sub Redeemer gloves have abrasion resistant goatskin palms with injected plastic knuckle protection. The aggressive printed graphics will not fade. Everyone needs a little redemption in their lives.

Prices: $45.00 Contact: www.rideicon.com

ENR PHOTOGRAPHY • MOTO ART PRINTS Elizabeth Raab’s photography is breath taking. She blends the worlds of art and motorcycles using the bikes as the true models. ENR is now offering hi quality 20x30 prints just in time for the holidays.

Prices: $45.00 Contact: www.elizabethraab.com

REBEL GIRL USA • “PEACE WINGS” V-NECK Rebel Girls USA offers great motorcycle inspired fashion for the rebel in all of the ladies. Aggressive designs grace 100 percent preshrunk cotton v-neck shirts that have been crystal washed and custom color dyed.

Free stocking stuffers with every order from now until December 25th.

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Gifts $25.00 to $75.00 ICON MOTOSPORTS • OUTLAW WORKSHIRT One of the coolest work shirts around. Available in black or red.

Price: $50.00 Contact: www.rideicon.com

ICON MOTOSPORTS • WOMEN’S SPEED QUEEN HOODY This holiday season, keep the special lady in your life warm with the Speed Queen Hoody from Icon. The hoody is a poly-cotton blend with a mid-weight fleece chassis, adorned by printed graphics with rhinestone appliqué.

Price: $50.00 Contact: www.rideicon.com

TWO BROTHERS RACING • TBR BRO AND BRO-R AIR FILTER TBR partnered with the world’s largest and most reputable aftermarket air filter manufacturer, K&N, to develop a proprietary racing air filter that complements all of TBR’s performance exhaust systems and Juice Box programmable fuel injection controllers.

Price: $58.98 Contact: www.twobros.com

RICK’S MOTORSPORT ELECTRICS • PROFESSIONAL CRIMPING TOOL This is the same high quality crimping tool that Rick’s Motorsport Electrics uses to make their own parts. They are made to work with all of Rick’s connector kits and various other terminals in sportbikes and ATVs. This is a must have tool and a great gift for anyone that does work on their own ride.

Price: $75.00 Contact: www.ricksmotorsportelectrics.com

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WHEEL JOCKEY The Wheel Jockey makes cleaning your wheels, lubing your chain, positioning your valve stems and inspecting your tires a breeze. While there are other versions of this tool available on the market, the Wheel Jockey is the only one that is small enough to fit into the storage space of most sportbikes.

Tough, useful and tidy, the Wheel Jockey is a welcome addition to any bikers’ tool box Price: $59.00 Contact: www.wheeljockey.com

KAWASAKI • BOXED PEN SET This is a large size ball pen with a carbon fiber barrel that comes in a carbon fiber finish pen box with laser engraved logo.

Price: $59.95 Contact: www.kawasaki.com

HOTBODIES RACING • RACE WINDSCREENS Tested and proven in the World Superbike Championship by the Factory Race Teams, these screens are extremely flexible and can endure great impact while also providing scratch resistance allowing for a long lasting, shiny screen. All Hotbodies Racing screens are CNC trimmed and have a flame polished edge to reflect Hotbodies’ expertise in industrial design.

The HBR Windscreens are available in an OEM replacement “Supersport” shape or Hotbodies exclusive--dual radius “Grandprix” shape, that is one inch tallerthan stock. Hotbodies’ offers a range of colors, including the Hotbodies Racingexclusive, gloss black in “Eclipse Series”.

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Gifts $25.00 to $75.00 GRAVES MOTORSPORTS • FENDER ELIMINATOR KITS Graves Motorsports offers a variety of Fender Eliminator Kits for the modern sportbike.

The fender kits are designed to eliminate the stock rear fender to give the bike a more race inspired look. Most Graves tag kits are setup to use stock or aftermarket turn signals and they do offer some versions without factory signal mounts so that integrated tail light kits can be used with them. All Graves Motorsports fender eliminator kits are fabricated from black anodized aluminum for long term reliability and great looks.

There is no cutting required to your stock fender and all hardware is included for easy installation.

Price: $59.99 to $129.99 Contact: www.gravesport.com

NO LIMIT MOTORSPORTS • TEAM NO LIMIT GIFT PACKAGE

Take your pick from the Team No Limit DVD selections, add a Jason Britton t shirt and the Jason Britton Action Figure... and you’ve got yourself a Team No Limit Gift Package. All for $45.00! Order it online and use promo code: XMAS. Price: $45.00 Contact: www.nolimitms.com

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2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Are you looking to spread even more holiday cheer? Check out these items.

Gifts $75.00 to $150.00 DUCATI • CORSE TEAM BACKPACK The limited edition Ducati Team Backpack is a perfect companion on your travels with adjustable shoulder straps and an easy carry handle at the top. Made exclusively for Ducati by Puma.

Prices: $85.00 Contact: www.ducatiusa.com

RICK’S MOTORSPORT ELECTRICS • CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL KIT This is a kit that should be on everyone’s shelf. It’s a universal connector/terminal kits that contains an assortment of male & female connectors, matching terminals, and wire sleeving.

You can even order refills of what you use the most. Instead of replacing an entire part, just repair it with the right connector and save money!

Price: $90.00 Contact: www.ricksmotorsportelectrics.com

STARLANE • ENGEAR UNIVERSAL GEAR INDICATOR You’ll always know what gear you are in with this bright LED indicator from Starlane.

Price: $119.00 Contact: www.yoyodyneti.com

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RK EXCEL AMERICA • QUICK ACCELERATION CHAIN AND SPROCKET STREET KITS The RK Excel Quick Acceleration Kits are designed to deliver quicker starts, improved cornering exit speeds taking your bike quickly to the red line without sacrificing normal ride and handling.

Each kit includes: RK’s premium, lightweight RX or XW-ring sealed racing chain in either gold or natural finish and Ultralight 7075 T6 Black PTFE coated Vortex aluminum rear sprocket paired with shot-blasted steel front sprockets.

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ICON MOTOSPORTS • SKULL BAR STOOL The often imitated but never duplicated image of the Icon Skull can be a part of your home/shop/ bar decor. Get one and sit on it. Life will be good.

Price: $125.00 Contact: www.rideicon.com

YOYODYNE • LIGHTWEIGHT QUICK RELEASE GAS CAP The YoyoDyne Lightweight Quick Release Gas Cap features a cam lock design that is easy to open and close. The cap is designed to integrate with vented type tanks, providing a leak proof installation.

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2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Looking to really put a smile on someone’s face? Give these items a gander.

Gifts $150.00 to $300.00 ICON MOTOSPORTS • OVERLORD TEXTILE JACKET The durable nylon chassis, combined with large panels of breathable Fighter mesh, provides valuable protection while maintaining comfort. A full complement of internal CE impact protectors confirm the jackets legitamacy. The Overlord’s precurved arms and strategic flex zones position the rider in an sportbike oriented attack posture.

Prices: $155.00 to $165.00 Contact: www.rideicon.com

ALPINESTARS • ST SPORT RIDING VENTED BOOT Alpinestars’ ST boot offers the rider excellent levels of comfort with perforated panels and integrated flex zones in the Achilles and instep zones. Strategically placed PU protection and dual density ankle cups encapsulate the foot in a protective cocoon, further boosting the ST’s credentials as the ultimate warm weather riding boot.

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LEO VINCE • SBK “UNLIMITED” SLIP ON EXHAUST The Unlimited is an ultra-short, high-polished pipe for your chromed out street bike or all-out show bike.

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DUCATI • CORSE WATCH Precision timing and style combine in the Ducati Corse Quartz Chronograph Watch. This time piece features Miyota (Citizen) OS10 movement, a glazed steel case and black rubber wrist strap for durability. Corse logo on the face with silver dial and anti-reflective glass. Water resistant up to 30 meters.

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ALPINESTARS • PROTECTION BACKPACK PROTECTION BACKPACK Comfortable, compact and streamlined, the Protection Backpack perfectly integrates a custom pocket to accommodate a CE certified back protector, an external helmet carrier plus all of the storage basics for Swiss-army knife backpack functionality.

Price: $229.95 Contact: www.alpinestars.com

WOODCRAFT CFM • ENGINE CASE COVERS Woodcraft Case Covers are designed to add strength, protect your motorcycle and look great. These covers are meticulously produced in the USA out of the very best materials available.

Price: Starting at $199.00 Contact: www.woodcraft-cfm.com

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Gifts $300.00 to $600.00 HEROIC RACING APPAREL • SP/R PRO KANGAROO STINGRAY GLOVES Heroic Racing Apparel is truly one of the industry’s best kept secrets. Once again they make a statement with their 100% Kangaroo Skin SP-R Pro Gloves.

The SP-R Gloves feature titanium nubs, extra length gauntlet with secure buckling, wrist and “lock back” protection.

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TWO BROTHERS RACING • RACING S1 PRO STAND Two Brothers Racing’s S1 Pro Stand is the most secure, most stable and best built sportbike stand in the world. Track day adjustments, at-home maintenance and show-bike displays have never looked so good. Finally, there’s a worthy throne for your machine. Customize your stand with a personal name badge.

Price: $329.98 to $359.96 Contact: www.twobros.com

ICON MOTOSPORTS • AIRFRAME STREET ANGEL HELMET Feminine yet aggressive and edgy, the Street Angel helmet meets or exceeds the toughest safety standard. It’s strong enough for a man, but made for a woman.

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TWO BROTHERS RACING • JUICE BOX PRO Juice Box Pro adds performance with map storage, computer optional full customization and the ultimate in PC-based tuning capabilities to the proven Juice Box fuel management platform.

Two Brothers Racing, continually dedicated to Top Level Performance, dials in Fuel Injection performance like never before with the Juice Box Pro. Offering memory capacity for up to 10 fully custom fuel maps and virtually limitless tuning potential, the Juice Box Pro revolutionizes the plug-and-tune category of performance electronics.

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LEO VINCE • “UNLIMITED MIDNIGHT” SLIP ON EXHAUST The SBK Midnight is the opposite of bling. The SBK Midnight is a hard-anodized flat black silencer which can be customized with your name, logo or anything you can imagine!

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DUCATI • MECCANICA LEATHER JACKET Redesigned for 2011, the Meccanica leather jacket combines classic retro style with modern technical features. Made from supple leather, integrated elastic inserts on shoulder and arms provide ease of movement.

A fixed, inner liner and removable micro-down thermal liner allows you to adapt to changing weather. Safety features include shoulder and elbow armor, pocket for a back protector and 360 degree waist zipper to attach to your favorite Ducati pants.

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Gifts $300.00 to $600.00

PUMA MOTO PERFORMANCE • 1000V3 BOOTS The third generation Puma1000v3 benefits from ongoing evolutional change. It features flexible nylon toe sliders, a “Bi-Fit” footbed with cut outs to improve flexibility in the forefoot, more flexible lining for easy step in/out, and modifications to the exo-low and calf protector to make the boot more able to withstand the rigors of competition Price: Starting at $395.00 Contact: www.shm-usa.com

GRAVES MOTORSPORTS • REARSETS FOR THE YAMAHA R1 AND R6 These motorcycle rearsets for the R1 and R6 feature billet aluminum construction, M1 footpegs, double roller bearings in the brake and shifter pivots and carbon fiber heel guards. Graves Motorsports rearsets are developed on the race track from years of experience and rider feedback. They are constructed of the finest materials to avoid flex found on lesser quality rearsets and are offered in adjustable and non-adjustable versions.

Price: $599.00 to $799.00 Contact: www.gravesport.com

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2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE These are the top shelf items. If you are gifting at this level, make sure you write your name in large print on the card. And keep track of your points you should be earning!

Gifts $600.00 and above

ARAI • DUCATI CORSE SBK HELMET Drawing its design from the new Limited Edition 1198 Corse Superbike, this helmet looks as great as it protects! The outer shell is made of lightweight fiberglass and lined with multiple density EPS foam for peak safety.

The adjustable size cheek pads and hypoallergenic liner make the fit uncompromising and comfortable. Complete with scratch-proof anti-fog visor, removable neck liner and adjustable ventilation.

Prices: $619.95 Contact: www.ducatiusa.com

ALPINESTARS • TECH 1-R LEATHER JACKET Constructed from top grade, full-grain leather and integrating CE certified protection in a sharp design, the Tech 1-R leather jacket is a high-octane performer that will satisfy the most demanding road rider.

Price: $649.95 Contact: www.alpinestars.com

STARLANE • DIGITAL DASHBOARD The new DaVinci Digital Dashboard stands out from liquid crystal display full-screen systems (LCD) because of the exceptional readability of the tachometer with new Ultra-bright LED’s. This solution makes it perfectly visible even in case of direct sun or from a very angled view.

The LED solutioncompletely cancels the delay in signaling the engine speed, which is typical of LCD screens. The aerial and the GPS receiver –built in the instrument and without any external accessory – enable the user to activate the lap timer functionality with times and intermediates from GPS, i.e. without using any track-edge apparatus, and to acquire trajectories for comparison on the PC. The solution with USB cable and the high-speed Blue-tooth wireless mode are both made available for computer connection.

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SHOEI • X-TWELVE “B BOZ” TC-8 HELMET Shoei’s brand new X-Twelve series of top of the line helmets come out of the gate strong with great graphics to match their 50 years of experience. The Ben Bostrom B-Boz TC-8 replica model is spot on with distinct colors and images and this emblazoned quote: “When you’re riding you’re living, everything is just waiting.”

Prices: $839.99 Contact: www.shoei-helmets.com

CATALYST RACING COMPOSITES • RACE FAIRINGS SETS All Catalyst Racing Composites bodywork consists of fabric fiberglass finished in grey urethane acrylic primer, ready for paint.

Their carbon sets are built with a wet lay-up design.

Their new applications include bodywork for the 2011 BMW HP2 and 2010 MV Agusta F4 Price: $717.30 Contact: www.catalystracingcomposites.com

GP TECH LLC • FTR MOTO 2 FULL RACE BIKE For every budding to experienced road racer out there with GP aspirations, this could be the gift that dreams are made of.

The FTR Moto 2 Race Bikes come fully equipped and prepared for a weekend of podium chasing. Various equipmen Price: $65,000 Contact: www.gptechllc.com

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STAFF STUFF GYTR • DUAL OVAL SLIP-ON EXHAUSTS Leon Brittain

Absolutely one of my favorite mods to my 2004 R1 is my GYTR Dual Oval Slip-On Exhausts. I’ve had aftermarket exhausts on my other bikes, but for this one I wanted to stick with Yamaha products. Another reason for this decision was the aesthetics, given its carbon fiber shell and aluminum end caps. When Yamaha released their updated R1 in 2004 there weren’t any aftermarket exhausts immediately available that flowed with the lines of this then new design that also included carbon fiber. Beyond looks, this system sounds great with Yamaha’s Silent Sport pillow packing. Going out for a ride is true music to my ears. www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/gytr Rating: 6 (out of 6)

ICON • AIRFRAME CONSTRUCT HELMET Allan Lane

My Icon Construct helmet really has become a staple in my night time riding gear. Considering that 99 percent of my gear is black or dark colored, it is actually refreshing to have an off white item in my selection of helmets. The light, unobstructed color of the Construct helmet definitely offers me some visibility when riding at night.

I often wear it during my day time rides as well. It breathes well, it’s on the lighter side of the helmet weight spectrum and it just looks cool. I dig it www.rideicon.com Rating: 5 (out of 6)

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