SportBikes Inc Magazine January 2011 (Volume 1, Issue 4) by Hard Knocks Unlimited

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JANUARY 2011 - VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4

THE FEATURES

WHY THE MV AGUSTA http://issuu.com/action/page?page=12 F3 MATTERS

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VALDOSTA MANUFACTUERS http://issuu.com/action/page?page=40 CUP FINALS http://issuu.com/action/page?page=40

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS: http://issuu.com/action/page?page=66 WHERE’S MY SPEED?

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NICKY http://issuu.com/action/page?page=34 HAYDEN http://issuu.com/action/page?page=34

MOTO TECH: PROTECT YOUR ENGINE WITH CERA COATING

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SBIhttp://issuu.com/action/page?page=78 STAFF’S 2011 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

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EDITOR’S LETTER

2011 is going to be a crazy year! There is so much going on, so much to get ready for, so much to do. Track season begins in a few short weeks and I still have a few pounds to shed. I have to prep my track bike (2001 748s). There are interviews and editorials that have to be written. Assignments have to be delegated. Events to be planned and attended...

EDITORIAL

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I guess what I’d like is either a few extra hours in the day or perhaps some more days in the week. Who am I kidding? Even if that were possible, there would be that much more to do. For me, 2011 is about hustling harder and smarter, optimizing my resources and pushing further. The truth of the matter is that 2011 is going to be full of obstacles and challenges for everyone. Check out the SBI staff’s resolutions on page 66. The staff and I set our goals high because we go hard in the paint. We do what needs to get done and we treat each day like our first.

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Don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining at all. I love my job. How could I not?

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 Art Director: Leon Brittain Graphic Designer: Baz Staff Photographer: Meekail Shaheed

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WHY THE MV AGUSTA F3 MATTERS

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V Agusta’s are often considered the unicorn of the aesthetics of the machine lies an undeniable pedigree bike world. In the real universe, an MV Agusta of engineering and science that rivals genius. F4 is the rarest of bikes that you will see pull up next Combined with a racing heritage that has sprinkled the to you at the traffic light, let alone decades with valor, the Italian ride into your local bike night. brand is royalty. Literally. But if you have been fortunate to be there when one does, you Co u n t Giova n n i A g us t a know the feeling that it invokes. founded the Agusta aviation The bike seems to have its own company in 1923. After the gravitational pull. Objects in death of the Count, Giovanni’s range tend to orbit the machine, sons Vincenzo and Domenico often in awe, some drooling. The formed Meccanica Verghera shimmering of flashing lights as Agusta and what came to cameras commence the capturing be known as MV Agusta in of images of the unicorn to post on Cascina Costa, Italy. The year their Facebook or Twitter pages, was 1945. to relive the tale over and over, Count Giovanni Agusta to fantasize about the following Racing endeavors in the 1950‘s morning... Wait a minute. yielded promising results. A milestone was the 1952 Isle of Man TT victory by the We are talking about a machine that, at its core, four-stroke MV 125, piloted by Cecil Sanford. Racing consists of two wheels and an engine. Correct? development spawned from that moment. MV went on to win the World Championship that same year. By the It depends on whom you are asking. Beyond the mid 1950’s, MV included the 125cc, the 175cc, the

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WHY THE MV AGUSTA F3 MATTERS 350cc and 500cc classes in their race development. MV Agusta’s crowning achievement is the seven backto-back 500cc world titles won by none other than Giacomo Agostini. Gratitude for the MV Agusta as we know it today is owed to Cagiva which purchased MV in 1991. The F4 model of the MV brand was introduced in 1997 as a 750cc high performance sportbike, designed by the Italian master designer, Massimo Tamburini. Tamburini’s legendary curriculum vitae includes the Ducati 748 through 998 models, the Cagiva Mito, the MV Brutale and of course, the MV Agusta F4.

The 2012 MV Agusta F3 shall be the first 600cc class machine to roll out of the MV factory and is being boasted as the “most beautiful and technologically advanced 600cc bike in the world”. Wow. No pressure, right? The F3 is an improvement on the F4 series. It successfully refines the aesthetics of the F4, smoothing out the edges, cleaning up the rough portions. The F3 is clean, precise and classical. It is a composition.

Good things come in small packages. The F3’s compact engine is a fine example to prove the point. In fact, the F3’s engine is the most condensed in its class. The concept of a three-cylinder MV is not new. It wasn’t until 2004 that MV produced their first However, its engineering and revised application is. 1000cc motorcycle. MV Agusta was now considered Three-cylinder motorcycles offer tremendous power an über premium brand. Thus began the age of and weigh less than their in-line four-cylinder brethren. the “Art of the Motorcycle.” Japanese motorcycle The F3 engine produces 675cc and is incased by manufacturers were not even on their radar let alone an advanced framework consisting of steel tubing in the same lane. In today’s terms, if the MV Agusta and aluminum side plates, designed specifically for F4 is a Bugatti Veyron, then consider any of the this purpose. Japanese brands a Toyota, with no disrespect to any of the aforementioned. The F3 has a content yet powerful stance. The redesign of the exhaust pipes, now exiting on the Over the next few years, the ownership of the MV throttle side of the bike just at the rear wheel, exposes brand exchanged hands several times. Perhaps the a petite tail section. most surprising exchange was in August of 2008, Not aggressive but clean. To offer greater traction from what seemed to be from out of left field; Harley and rider feedback, the single sided swing arm has Davidson purchased MV Agusta for a cool $109 been extended. The F3 is MV’s first venture into Ride million. The HD ownership was short lived.By August By Wire technology offering multiple riding maps from of 2010, they sold the company back to Claudio which the rider can select. Castiglioni’s MV AGUSTA Holding, SRL, who had previously owned the brand, briefly. By the Fall of Legacy. The three-cylinder engine has been developed 2010, sales of MV motorcycles were recorded at a and championed by the MV of yesteryear. Now, with booming 50% increase. history as its foundation, a not so troubled child that has been passed around like a hard-to-place foster Enter the 2012 MV Agusta F3. A 600cc class, three child is posed with a very real quest. cylinder machine. Why all the hub bub? The F3 has the genetic code, the DNA to dominate One word: Legacy. on the world race stage.

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In the mid 2000’s, Fast By Ferracci’s racing efforts in the AMA Superbike Class on the F4 1000 produced hopeful results. Perhaps with another year of development, the endeavor may have earned podium finishes. Eraldo Ferracci tuned those machines to precision and then some. They were almost ready. Almost. We’ll never know as the effort was left where it was. The F3, however has the potential to pick up the gauntlet, as it were. I make this statement not based

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on technical numbers or specs... I make this statement based on heritage and pedigree. The reality is that no matter how mythic a machine’s anticipated arrival may be constructed, the proof shall always remain in the pudding. The 2012 MV Agusta F3 is destined to raise the bar for the middle-weight class sportbike. Perhaps, with the right variables, in the right setting, the desired conditions, the F3 could further the racing legacy which began so many years ago.

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DEALER SPOTLIGHT Words: Allan Lane Photos: Courtesy of House of Kawasaki OKC

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PARIS HILTON NOW OWNS A MOTOGP TEAM... TRUE STORY!

Paris Hilton has officially launched her MotoGP team, SuperMartxé VIP by Paris Hilton. Spaniards Sergio Gadea and Maverick Viñales will pilot the bikes in the 125cc class for 2011. Christian Lundberg and Rossano Brazzi will head the technical aspects of the effort. Love it or hate it, the press is great for the sport.

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TISSOT CONTINUES TO KEEP TIME FOR MOTOGP The 10 year partnership between Dorna Sports and Tissot shall continue as it was announced the swiss watchmakers will be the official timekeepers of the MotoGP series again in the 2011 season. “At Tissot, we strive to produce top quality products for our clients all over the world. MotoGP is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing and, hence, is a perfect match for our brand. We look forward to our continued work together in the future.” - François Thiébaud, President of Tissot.

MAX BIAGGI VOTED TOP RIDER OF 2010 Max Biaggi was elected the 2010 Top Rider at the Motosprint Magazine’s Caschi d’Oro awards in Italy this past December. Biaggi received the Golden Helmet award for capturing the 2010 Superbike World Championship in addition to the special award for Top Rider as voted on by readers of Motosprint.

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DANI PEDROSA IS A CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR?

PRELIMINARY 2011 AMA ROAD RACING SCHEDULE IS ANNOUNCED The Barber Motorsports round as well as the location and date for the season finale have yet to be determined. DATE March 10 – 12 May 13 – 15 May 28 – 29 June 3 – 5 July 8 – 10 July 22 – 24 August 12 – 14 September 2 – 4

Apparently so. “Two Mechanical Elves for Dani Pedrosa”is Pedrosa’s first published work. It follows the journey of Little Dani’s introduction into the world of motorcycle racing, accompanied by two guardian elves, Tim and Tom. 6% of all book sale profits will be donated to the NGO SOS Aldeas Infantiles children’s charity, at Pedrosa’s request.

ROGER LEE HAYDEN ON BOARD THE 2011 NATIONAL GUARD #54 The 2011Jordan Motorsports National Guard #54 was unveiled in December giving us a first glance at Roger Lee Hayden on board, testing at Jennings.

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CELTIC RACING ON THE DUCATI 848 IN 2011, POWERED BY FAST BY FERRACCI Celtic Racing announced that it will return to the AMA Daytona SportBike series in 2011. P.J. Jacobsen will pilot the Ducati 848 Evo with engine tuning by Fast By Ferracci. “We made a lot of progress and the team worked really hard. I’m excited about our program for 2011. The Ducati 848 EVO is going to be a great bike, and to have support from Fast By Ferracci is really positive.” - P.J. Jacobsen.

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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.

Christi “BamBam” Midlam (Westerville, OH): I am a female racer from Ohio. I struggle constantly with finding female-specific, serious race gear; especially gear that isn’t PINK! BLEH! I received an awesome pair of Sidi race boots for Christmas, and they have pink all over them. UGH. I’m not 7 years old!! What’s next? Dora the Explorer boots? How ‘bout a Barbie logo so I know they’re for me!? “Hey everybody! Look at me! I’m a girl and I’m riding a motorcycle!” Double-ugh. Although I know there is not much demand, it seems that manufacturers would want to support/encourage female participation. I am tired of having to search high and low for serious, race-quality leathers, boots, etc., without having to resort to “boys” sizes. I can’t wait for the day that I can walk into a brick & mortar motorcycle store and buy gear that fits me. *SIGH* What would you suggest to encourage manufacturers to support us better? Melissa: I definitely hear what you are saying! I usually have the same complaint when it comes to motocross and cycling gear as well! I wonder why they think girls don’t like “regular” colors? The thing you have to keep in mind is that manufacturers have to try to predict what will sell to the most consumers, and I think there are a

lot of girls out there that do want to look, well, girly. (Which is totally cool by the way...I used to have a pretty sweet pink and black RS250). I think that slowly, gear manufacturers are hearing us. It’s only a matter of time until they realize that women are willing to spend the dollars for well fitting, good looking gear. This year, Joe Rocket had some pretty cool women’s jackets come out in “normal” color schemes and with some cool features to help make them fit the many different shapes of a woman’s body. As far as racing goes, I’ve usually always worn custom made gear. You just can’t beat something that is made for your body. Another option, that might be more cost effective, is to find a man’s suit that you like, and have it tailored down for you. As far as boots and gloves go, I usually opt for the men’s version since they usually seem to have better safety features. I know it would be awesome to be able to walk in and find the perfect set of gear...Hell, as long as we’re talking wishes, I wish I could walk in and find the perfect bathing suit that easy. I think things are getting better, but in the meantime, with a little creativity and legwork, you can find awesome looking, well-fitting gear that will be one of a kind. Good luck! SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 27

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NICKY HAYDEN You can take the kid out of the south, But you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the south out of the kid

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THE GRID NICKY HAYDEN

depth of his passion for this Tmosthesport,others; for this lifestyle, exceeds proving why he is a

ers and his sister rode motocross, which was perfect for him since he was given all of the hand-medowns. His first bike was a used

Born into a family of racers, Nicky was destined to be on the track. Both his father and mother had the gene for racing, which naturally continued down the line through all of the Hayden children. They lived in a quiet, southern town, and did as most families do, they played “stick and ball” sports together. For them, it just didn’t cut it. The track was where the love was. Both broth-

Nicky continued on with several wins during his debut year, and won the Ricky Graham Rookie of the Year award, as well as the AMA SpeedVision Athlete of the year in 1999. Now he was turning heads. “The Kentucky Kid” was now the one to watch. Even after clench50cc - the spark that lit the fire. ing the AMA 600 Supersport title, Turning 16 meant he could finally he was still hungry. He wanted be titled as a professional road more. He knew he had more in racer, and Nicky wouldn’t take this him. So in 2002, he joined the big lightly. He was focused and ready boys of MotoGP, “the premier mo-

champion. Nicky Hayden is a true professional, striving to leave his mark on the world of MotoGP racing.

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for any challenge. Never imagining himself doing anything else with his life, Nicky “went all in” and later became “the youngest rider in the 27-year history of Superbike racing to win the 2002 AMA U.S. Superbike Championship .”

“Never give in. Never give up.” -Nicky Hayden

THE GRID NICKY HAYDEN torcycle racing world championship.” The series visits fourteen countries and four continents, hosting riders from all over the globe.

by Americans? Hayden’s thoughts, “America is a traditional country. They like what they like. MotoGP is growing, with two races in the U.S.” Is there any way we can change The transition into the big leagues of that? Hayden feels, “More promoMoto GP was a challenge. “I took tion” would help bring the sport to two steps forward,” he explains. the public’s attention. Road racing Having to pack up and leave the Two of Hayden’s favorite stops in as a whole has progressed and home he had spent all of his life the series are Australia and Italy. viewer numbers have been on the in was just the beginning of the “Australians are very laid back and rise worldwide. “The recession isn’t struggles he would face. Traveling mellow,” and Italians “love their helping”, but there are still countries overseas challenged him with lan- motorcycles.” Riding for Italy’s own who are waiting in line to host races. guage barriers and culture changes. Ducati, Nicky can feel the love they He had to learn new track layouts, put into building such an incredible With 2010 behind and 2011 as well as adapt to the change in machine. Now he will be able to ahead, only one phrase resonates in competition. It would be stiffer and share that experience with new team- Hayden’s mind, “Let’s get to work.” definitely more brutal. Nicky learned mate, Valentino Rossi, an established His first stop is Europe, where dyno this quickly, “these guys are out for racer in MotoGP. “I’m excited; he testing begins and preparation for blood.” has a lot of experience.” Although the season takes shape. Hayden will it won’t be easy, Nicky confidently take into this season lessons learned Traveling to exotic locations like stated, “I welcome the challenge.” and will focus on things to come. The Malaysia, Italy and Australia is a words of a true champion, “Never dream shared by many, but lived by MotoGP is watched by more people give in. Never give up.” few. Although it sounds glamorous, it overseas then the Superbowl, so why can be a test of endurance. Hayden is it not as widely known or enjoyed

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THE STRAIGHT LINE

he Valdosta Manufacturers Cup Finals were held at the South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, Georgia in November of 2011. Over 600 race entries including over 100 professionals were in the field. Racers travelled from international locations to participate in this last big race of the season.

9.20/9.25’s at 150 mph with 1.45/60ft times.

The crowd was glad to see Lea “Dream Catcher” Martinez back on her 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa. This race was her first major since beating breast cancer. She ran consistent

Larry “Spiderman” McBride treated the crowd by making runs down the track on his 7 second “silent” electric-powered drag bike.

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18 year old phenom, Dystany Spurlock, showed the pros how it is done and set a new low Elapsed Time and high Miles per Hour on the Performance Center BMW S1000RR.

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VALDOSTA MANUFACTURERS CUP FINALS RESULTS CLASS

RIDER

Top Fuel

Larry McBride

Pro Comp

Ronald Procorpio

Pro Comp 2

DeShawn Wheeler

Pro Street

Mike Slowe

Pro Street 2

Laver Delee

Real Street

Jeremy Teasley

Super Sport

Jeremy Teasley

Top Gas

John Schwartz

Super Comp

Harvey Hulbard

Pro ET

Chad Ott

Street ET

Bob Carlson

Consolation Race

DeShawn Wheeler

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THE REV LIMITER NEWS

Words: Allan Lane

XDL RETURNS TO DAYTONA FOR 2011

Daytona Speedway will once again Tstylehebestunt inhabited by the country’s top freeriders during the 2011 Daytona Beach Bike Week.

Early notes suggest that this XDL event is going to present a multi-dimensional experience for spectators that will include question and answer panels with competitors and even a custom bike show.

2011 STUNTWARS illed as the hottest show on one B wheel, Stuntwars returns to Orlando, Florida. The event will take place at the Central Florida Racing Complex on January 15-16, 2011.

The entire Rider and Spectator experience has been upgraded for optimum riding and primo viewing. Previous years yielded quite abit of criticism on both accounts. We’ll see what the 100 plus competitors have to say about the improvements come the event weekend. For more information, check out www.stuntwars.com.

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THE LIFE Featured Club

Double Lyte Posse Sportbike Inc

Rocker Interpretation: Double Lyte (2 head lights on a bike), Middle Rocker (Posse leaning in a curve representing the founders and colors of their bikes). History/origin of club: In 1994, a small group of friends, sharing the commonality of “the thrill of the ride”, were hanging out in the Fairmount Park section of Philadelphia, PA. They stood at Belmont Plateau, affectionately known as the “Plat”, and decided to officially unite under the name of Double Lyte Posse (DLP). The name of the club was derived from the fact that all of the founding members’ bikes had two headlights. In 1998, Double Lyte Posse incorporated,

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under the name of Double Lyte Posse Sportbike, Inc. In 2005, DLP was granted the classification of a Non-Profit Organization, under the name of Double Lyte Posse Sportbike M/C of Pennsylvania Club milestones/memorable moments: DLP has done volunteer work with Helping Energize and Rebuild Ourselves (HERO), Logan Community Center and the Philadelphia Public Schools System’s Safe Corridor Project. DLP has taken the lead in motorcades to the funerals of children that have been victims of the senseless violence that continues to permeate the streets. DLP believes in keeping awareness elevated and has participated in various community walks and rallies.

Future of the club: Over the past 17 years, DLP has successfully grown in membership and community and civic affiliations. Determined to change preconceived notions of bikers, DLP continues to volunteer in multiple capacities for various charity events annually. DLP will remain steadfast in their determination to give the next 17 years twice as much impact as the last 17 years. DLP’s primary focus will remain solidifying themselves as staples in their respective communities and becoming synonymous with the word “philanthropy”. DLP will never fall prey to the trap of “watching their city change”, but will continue fighting for change through the example of continual action and mentorship.

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THE LIFE FEATURED RIDERS Rob Stein

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Langhorne, PA

Vice Pres. of Sales

YEARS RIDING: 30 Years

ROB STEIN

RIDING STYLE: Street BIKE(S) OWNED: 2008 Honda CBR 1000RR LE

FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: 2008 Honda CBR 1000RR LE FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: Akrapovic full exhaust system and Power Commander.

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MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: Riding the roads of Upper Bucks County, PA. And when I lived on on Maui, the Hana Highway.

Gareth Jones

Central Scotland

Dir. of Risk Mgmt.

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STATS YEARS RIDING: 27 Years RIDING STYLE: Street and track BIKE(S) OWNED: Magni Sfida 1000S, Moto Guzzi California Vintage, Buell 1125R 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 FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: Akrapovic full exhaust system and Power Commander.

MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: Best 2 days ever were doing level 1 and 2 at California Superbike School weekend camp at Las Vegas speedway. Followed by a tour of the Alps in July 2007 - bright sunshine, rain, sleet and snow all inside an hour! Then the first knee down experience on the road, blimey that was noisier than I expected! SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 55

FEATURED THE LIFE RIDER FEATURED RIDERS Lion James

Blackwood, PA

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STATS YEARS RIDING: 7 years

RIDING STYLE: Street and Track BIKE(S) OWNED: 1981 Suzuki GN400e, 2006 Honda CBR600RR 2007 Triumph Daytona 675 Speed Triple FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: After market exhaust (I’m a fan of TBR), race levers and rearsets. FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: I love my Icon riding gear including the Field armor and the Regulator vest. As a club rider, the regulator vest and armor allows me to wear my club cut while remaining as protected as I would be wearing a full riding jacket.

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MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: The most memorable would have to be the ride from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh-Durham, NC and back. It was amazing and the longest ride without stops I have taken to date. We rode down on a Saturday morning, went to a party, got a few hours of sleep and rode right back. It was an awesome ride.

Allan Jones

Winchester, MA

Sales Manager

YEARS RIDING: 11 Years RIDING STYLE: Street and track

BIKE(S) OWNED: 1983 Suzuki GS650L, 1983 Yamaha CV-80, 1996 MZ 660 Skorpion Sport, 2009 Aprilia SR-50, 1998 BMW K1200RS FAVORITE BIKE: 1998 BMW K1200RS

FAVORITE PIECE OF GEAR: Dainese M-19 gloves

MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: Headed West over the Kancamagus Highway on the Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 early one Sunday morning before any tourists. Temperature at the base was in the 50s. Before I got to the top, there was rain. Then it got very cold. By the time I reached the top, it was freezing rain and treacherous for any bike, never mind a track prepped ZX-6R. Tippy toed the whole way down the other side with a Fed Ex box truck up my ass. Added a few grey hairs that ride.

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MOTO TECH

Words and Photos: Brian Larson

PROTECT YOUR BIKE’S ENGINE COMPONENTS WITH CERA COATING

aining more power from your engine while not sacrificing reliability or causing stress to engine components is a welcomed performance upgrade to any machine. How can you achieve it? One method is Cera Coating. Cera Coating bonds to the metal and prevents it from absorbing heat. By comparison, in a non-coated engine combustion chamber, the one thousand plus degree heat that’s createdcan escape and spread, perhaps getting into the water jackets and increase coolant temperatures, downgrading engine performance. In the photo above, you can see the Cera Coating applied to the combustion chambers to contain the heat. The exhaust ports are coated as well. This coating aids in getting the dead and

useless exhaust gases out of the engine quickly. The combination of coating your combustion chamber and your exhaust ports optimizes engine performance. For maximum engine coating performance, Cera Coat your cylinder heads as well. Beyond protecting your engine components, combined with Dyno tuning, depending on the size of your bike’s engine, you could see a horsepower gains of three or more. Performance and Perfection offers the Cera Coating for combustion chambers for $35.00 each and $35.00 per exhaust port. Turnaround time is one week. www.performanceandperfection.com

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THIS LIFE: CABIN FEVER

Words: Tyson Beckford

time because my Blackberry is blowing up. I’ve got a future VS angel hitting me up (my GF)! LMAO! Don’t hate - go rub your throttle hand on some track days, Xbox, or PS3. Go find some buddies, pack your gear and find your cure for the winter cabin fever. And stay the hell away from those VS catalogs!

abin fever is bad for most of us that live in the Northeast, Midwest and my Canadian brothers during the winter months! What do you do during this cold ass winter when you got a itchy throttle hand? Get your mind outta’ the gutta’ you filthy animal! LOL! You go get your bike prepped for the 2011 season - oil check, new tires, rims, brakes, upgrade your suspension or just simply clean every little nook and cranny on your machine! Me personally, I replace tires with new ones, change the oil, filter, and brake pads and I clean like a hotel maid! And last, I put the trickle charger on and wait for the first warm day to run my machine like I stole it. The other part of curing the cabin fever is to play Xbox and PS3, which ever you have, and play MotoGP or SBK. . But if you’re a Motorcycle Bellevue escape psycho like me, you take it to the extreme and find the thing they call “Track days”! I’m wetting up my boxers like the guy who has to oil up all the Victoria Secret models before the annual show! And take it from me, I’ve dated, oiled up and wet up more VS angels thanyou find in a monthly catalog. ! Now, you might think track days are expensive but they are not as expensive as one might think. There are a lot of schools to choose from - like Road Atlanta and places inTexas, Arizona and California… way too many to list and frankly, I don’t have the

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IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS

Words: Eric Wood Photos: Meekail Shaheed

WHERE IS MY SPEED?

e began this series of W articles talking about two very important building blocks

for riding on the racetrack. Once a rider has memorized the track (step one) and established a proper apex that takes in account the style of each corner (step two), the foundation is there to run consistent and comfortable laps. The next step is to begin building up speed and working on riding techniques. As speed builds and riders begin to experiment, the most common problem that I have found in track riders today is improper 62 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM

bar inputs. To truly understand the importance of proper bar inputs, we only need to look at the factors that consume front tire traction on the way through a corner. There are three major loads that consume the amount of front grip that you have; braking forces, cornering forces and turning forces. Unless the corner is one that requires no brakes, each of these forces is a mandatory component of every turn. Braking force pulls in the direc-

tion the motorcycle is traveling and increases as more lever pressure is applied. Braking is the primary consumer of traction early in the corner and it steps nearly down to zero as the rider approaches the point of the largest turning input. Ideally the majority of braking is done while the motorcycle is still very upright. This provides the maximum grip and minimum risk that allows the rider to brake as close to 100% as possible. If we all rode like Jorge Lorenzo or Nicky Hayden, we would able to utilize close to 100% of the available front

grip (without stepping over that threshold) throughout the entire entrance of the corner. As such, as the brakes trail off (and consume less grip) we should be replacing that available grip with cornering and turning load. On the surface, cornering and turning forces sound like the same thing. However, it is the differentiation between these two consumers of grip that is the most important piece to this puzzle. Cornering forces are generated as your motorcycle travels in any type of circular arc. These forces act perpendicular to the direction of travel and always act to try and make the bike stand up. There are two ways to increase cornering force; you can increase speed at a constant radius or you can decrease the radius (sharpen the turn) at a constant speed. As the cornering load increases, the motorcycle is forced to increase the lean angle in order to balance this force. In a perfect world, this cornering force would comprise 100% of the load on the tire through the sharpest point of the corner. However, this is often not the case. Turning load is the part of the traction equation that riders have the greatest amount of control over. In order to make it through a corner, the bike generally must slow down (braking force) and it must carve an arc (cornering force).

The location of the major portion of these loads through a given corner is mostly set in advance. Valentino Rossi and the average track day rider have to

both brake and carve an arc through very similar segments of the turn. However, if we could pinpoint where Valentino made his bar inputs, you would likely see some major differences when comparing to that same track day rider. The turning load is created by the actual twisting of the bars back and forth. When looking at the diagram in Figure 1, we can see the grey contact patch and what each of these loads looks like on the tire. Through timing of our turning inputs, we can control when the greatest cornering load takes place and

also allow for maximum available grip throughout the corner. The most common mistake that track riders make is to make both unintended and poorly timed handlebar inputs. These inputs can consume a very large percentage of your available traction. The first rule to remember is that major bar inputs should be made only while the bike is still fairly upright. Once the bike is set on the edge of the tire, only very small corrections should be made with the bars. Remember, when the bike has significant lean angle, a major part of your tireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available traction is being consumed by the cornering force. You can actually limit the amount of lean angle that can be utilized by having any type of significant turning load in the bars (intended or not). Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s say for example that your tire can handle 100 lbs force before it breaks traction. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll say that if the bike is leaned over to 40 degrees that it is using 80 lbs of that available load. If a rider has a steady bar input throughout the corner of 20 lbs (this is not very uncommon), then there is no available grip left to tighten up your turn. In order to maximize the amount of speed your motorcycle can carry, you need to be able to lean your bike over to its maximum lean angle. It SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 63

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS only makes sense that in order to accomplish this that the turning input must be at an absolute minimum at full lean. In order to accomplish this, top riders will have a defined, short duration, maximum turn point that precedes the apex in most corners. Rather than to run a long, sweeping arc with a nearly constant bar input, these riders have very short bursts of bar inputs with long periods of minimum input both before and after the turn. A common sequence of inputs is outlined below. The major braking portion of any corner is done while the bike is upright and traveling in a straight path. This allows for 100% of the available grip to be dedicated to braking forces. This is one of the few instances where bar input is not detrimental, as the rider will resist the braking force by both gripping the tank with his knees and by supporting his body with his arms. As the rider enters the second half of the braking zone, there is often an

initial turn that is made to get the motorcycle on the right path into the turn. The reduction in braking force (for example, from 100% to 85%) allows for a quick burst of turning load followed by a 15% cornering load on the way into the corner. As the rider approaches the major turn point, braking force will reduce down to 60-70% and lean angle will increase slightly to fill the rest of the load. Next, the rider will in fast sequence initiate the turn (from nearly upright) and then release most all of the braking load and the turn input as the bike reaches its maximum lean angle. 95% of the weight of the rider should be supported by the riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legs and torso, allowing his hands to be relaxed on the bars. This simple concept is critical to reaching your potential. As the bike carves to the apex, nearly all the load on the tire is cornering force (no real braking or turning force). The rider will then open the throttle as soon as possible and control the exit trajectory by letting the bike stand up on its

In order to maximize the amount of speed your motorcycle can carry, you need to be able to lean your bike over to its maximum lean angle.

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own with the acceleration. It is extremely important to avoid bar input as the throttle is applied, as the unweighting of the front wheel under acceleration produces a significant decrease in front grip. The use of a precise turn in point is something to get used to for many riders, but it pays big dividends in the end. By drastically shortening the duration of bar inputs, there is much more traction available for braking, turning and acceleration. Riders are able to come in faster, drive out harder and spend less time on the edge of the tire. The biggest hurdle to clear is the establishment of this defined turn in point, which becomes increasingly critical as entrance speed increases. The final piece of this puzzle is to be sure that your body position is such that you are able to completely relax your input on the bars, which is where we will pick up next month.

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FRICTION ZONE

SBI STAFF’S 2011 NEW It’s that time of year when many set goals for the next twelve months. We here at SportBikes Inc Magazine would like to share our 2011 New Year’s Resolutions with our readers. Enjoy!

y New Year’s resolution is simple: HUSTLE M HARDER. The way I see it, I can sleep when I’m dead...

and I don’t plan on checking out for quite some time. I’m blessed to have the perfect cocktail of career and passion and I’ve worked hard to get here. In 2011, I’ll be working harder as SportBikes Inc Magazine continues to grow and evolve into the leader of the sportbike industry that it is destined to be. I’ve got a lot of work to do, but I’ve never been afraid of a hard day in hell’s worth of work. I also have a friendly wager to win with my good friend, Jason Britton, who bet that I would never, ever, evaaah... compete in an AMA Superbike Race to have that one race paid for. I hate being told that I can’t do something. So, 2011 means training, training and more training on all levels: physical, mental and emotional. I’m coming for my money in 2012, Jason! (L to R - Allan Lane, Tyson Beckford and HEROIC RACING’s Todd McNabney)

y resolution for the New Year is one that relates not M just to my motorcycling but to everything that I do. I resolve for the new year to ignore the media hype and focus on staying true to my core values. I don’t intend to be ignorant regarding the important events of the upcoming year, but I resolve to not let them affect the attitude that I have regarding the things I do both when at work and when I play. Personal philosophies and company goals that are rooted on solid ground don’t need dramatic change when times get tough. We exchange either time, money or both on things that provide value for us. If we can take the emotion invoked by the media out of the equation, we can then continue to make intelligent decisions as we always have. Products with long term value are still the best buy, doing the things you truly love to do are still the best use of your time, and there is still no better place in the world than the United States of America. I hope to see you all on the road, on the track and enjoying life in 2011! –Eric Wood, Contributing Riding Editor 66 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM

–Allan Lane, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

W YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS New Year Means A New Toy! A Let me take you back for a minute… It’s a balmy

4 feet from the back bumper watching this all go down. Suddenly, I see his reverse lights flash on and he put the pedal to the floor. His bumper hit August night in 2007, me and the usual crew met my front wheel dead on, bending the forks to the up and were off to left, continuing to get lost in the streets. push my bike into It was a perfect night the CBR 1000 to ride, you know the sitting next to me. kind…Warm, with a The force of impact light cool breeze, the trapped my leg in road illuminated by between the two the moon and nothing bikes, making me but the sound of the a part of the dommotor and the smell of ino effect. Luckily, exhaust igniting your I was able to get senses. Snapping us my leg out and roll out of our trances, a out of the way of car came ripping up, the back tires. After over the double yeltrying to rehabililow, trying to pass us. tate the ‘02, I was Mind you, there are sadly forced to sell about ten of us, and it to a local guy for we were not exactly racing parts. going the speed limit. Life is not the same So after almost takwithout a bike. I ing out two bikes, he haven’t been able managed to pass us. A few miles down the street to find an equal feeling of freedom and adrenahe suddenly pulled over. We followed suit and the line. So as I close this year in reflection, I can situation quickly turned heated. He grabbed one think of only one appropriate resolution, which will of the guys by the helmet and tried pulling him guarantee the return of my senses… through his window. Fists started flying and glass Get A New Bike! was everywhere. During this chaos I was sitting on my R6, about –Lisa Macknik, Staff Writer y New Year’s Resolution is to show up for M the start of the race season in the best shape I can. In the last year and a half I’ve been strug-

gling with broken bones and other injuries that have really impacted my ability to train. Now that I’m healthy, I am working to be as fit as humanly possible... something that I know will help my confidence on the race track and enable me to get done what I know I am capable of! –Melissa Paris, Road Race Contributing Editor SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 67

FRICTION ZONE SBI STAFF’S 2011 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

y New Year’s resolution is to definitely ride M more and do more track days here in the U.S.A. and in Europe on motorcycles and in race

cars as well. Ducati DRE day is a must for me as I have done one in the past and I had an amazing time but I’d like to do another this year but without a crash! LOL! Most people create resolutions to lose weight or to go the gym.I have been fortunate never to have those issues being an athlete my whole life, so my resolutions are more riding related than anything else. I want to spend more time at AMA races and MotoGP races. One of my goals is to own a race team like my friends Michael Jordan and Paris Hilton. I plan to spend 010 was a remarkable year. It started with Sport2 Bike Inc publisher, Allan Lane, at his Hard Knocks Motorcycle Entertainment booth at the DC International

Motorcycle Show (IMS) supporting my boys from Down n’ Dirty of DC. Then it was off to the NY IMS the following week with surprise guest and fellow SBI writer Tyson Beckford hanging out at the Hard Knocks booth and the party just kept rolling throughout the year. With all the great events and opportunities 2010 presented, it also had its share of misfortunes and tragedies in terms of motorcycle related accidents and deaths for civilians and members of our armed services. We all know the risk we take each time we roll out, so for us safety is PARAMOUNT. Proper gear, a well-maintained bike and, most of all, riding within your limits are words we should hear every time before we mount up. For instance, if you can’t handle a sweeping corner as well as your riding partners, DON’T force it. You will survive to ride another day until you can. Although I’m sure we are all safe and know how to ride, the onus is on us to protect our lives. And with the fascination of texting while driving, it’s even more critical to be aware of your 68 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM

time with them and their teams to see what that life is really like, to own and run a team.I’d also like to spend more time with my son and show him the race world from the teams’ and riders’ views so he can see how hard work pays when you put in the time and effort to be a winner. My 2011 is bright so I must invest in more sunglasses and luggage, and rack up those frequent flyer miles too! That being said, be on the watch for Team Beckford race team coming to a track near you and always set your goals high, because only you can achieve what you set your mind to do! Trust me, I have always achieved what I wanted in life! –Tyson Beckford, Lifestyle Editor surroundings and know how to employ evasive action techniques. With this in mind, I’ve resolved and decided to take on the daunting task of becoming a Certified Instructor via the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. This extensive course is not to be taken lightly. My Instructor compares it to Navy Seal training, although not nearly as intense, but it’s not guaranteed that all will pass. Although I have years of experience on the street and track, yours truly was almost cut during the FIRST phase. However, my determination to succeed in this is too great to fail so that I may help others. Here’s to a great, SAFE 2011! –Leon Brittain, Art Director

s the 2010 racing season comes to an end, I sit here A wondering what 2011 is going to bring in the world of motorcycle drag racing.

You see, this is the 1st time in more than 12 years that I had to figure out a way to keep my long term sponsors. 2010 was the year pro-motorcycle drag racing fell victim to the declining economy. I’ve been around from the 1st days back in 1989 when it was called the IHRA DRAGRACING SERIES, until the very last days in 2010. I have seen the name of the organization change 3 times from the IHRA series to Prostar, and finally, to the AMA Pro Motorcycle Drag Racing Series. In the last 21 years, I am the only racer in the sport to attend all but 3 races, which is a big statement of support, especially considering I’ve only been sponsored by Kawasaki for the last 12 years. I now have to determine how to bring value to the sport I love so much

without the AMA logo behind me! A very tough task indeed, but all who know me and have faith in me, know that somehow, some way, we will survive to race another day!! One thing for certain, you will see a lot of Rickey Gadson in 2011 while I continue my quest for dominating the dragracing world, and embark on a new goal for the new year, which has my sights set at breaking some land speed records on a ZX14 and my 2010 ZX10! My resolution is... TO BE EVERYWHERE! LOL! Keep an eye out for me on: Facebook Kawasaki’s Website Magazines MySpace SportBikes Inc Magazine Rickey-Gadson.net

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–Rickey Gadson, Drag Racing Editor

appy Holidays to everyone! 2011 has new and H exciting things in store for all of us and it is time for the traditional New Year’s Resolutions. Instead of a

resolution, I have some goals I am going to set for myself. The first is to continue to provide top notch professional photo coverage for Sportbikes Inc. Magazine. There are some hot events coming up in 2011 and we plan to cover as many of them as we can. On a personal level, I plan to try to get back into my High School wrestling shape! Shout out to Bayonne High School, Bayonne, NJ, Class of 1982!!! Lastly, I am going to continue historical research on a book I am writing covering the evolution of motorcycle clubs. The Bike Club Set has evolved over the last 50 years and I am going to attempt to capture it! Happy New Year and I will see you on the road! –Meekail “Micky Gunz” Shaheed, Staff Photographer

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