SportBikes Inc Magazine November 2011 (Volume 2, Issue 2)

ROAD RACING . DRAG RACING . STUNT RIDING

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EDITOR’S LETTER EDITORIAL

It is never easy.

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I awoke that morning to the horrible news about the death of Mr. Marco Simoncelli. I was crushed. I was caught off guard. I was hurt.

I refer to them as aliens of men because of the uncanny ability they seem to possess… An unearthly ability that is refined over and over again on machines that are nothing short of rockets with wheels. They may have been born on earth but their DNA is other worldly.

I had the opportunity to meet and briefly chat with Marco at the Indianapolis MotoGP round this past August. Now, I talk fast so I really don’t think he understood everything, if anything of what I was saying. But he smiled and nodded as if he did. I appreciated the effort. I gave him my card and told him that I wanted to set up an interview with him… He understood the word “interview” and said we would set something up. He shook my hand and I wished him well. That was my only meeting with Marco.

From the Indy round, SBI photographer Brian Nitto captured an amazing image of Marco on track. As soon as I saw it I knew that it was a cover photo. It looked right and felt right. That tragic day made me believe that it was right.

Best, Allan allan@sportbikesincmag.com http://twitter.com/sportbikesinc

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To say his passing was unexpected is appropriate. No one expects anyone to die, per se. But in respect to the sport that we all love, the sport that these aliens of men have dedicated their lives to, the sport that demands that its participants leave it all out on the tarmac… It’s apparent that these aliens of men risk their lives every time they throw a leg over and crack the throttle.

Editor in Chief: Allan Lane Lifestyle Editor: Tyson Beckford Moto-Tech Editor: Mark Rozema Technical Advisor: Thomas Campion Drag Race Editor: Ashon “Capo” Dickerson Riding Editor: Eric Wood Senior Staff Writer: Lisa Macknik Contributing Writers: Brittany Murrow Dystany Spurlock Corey Alexander Mike Lawless Copy Editor: Amy “Diesel” Lane

Art Director: Leon Brittain Graphic Designer: Baz Staff Photographers: Meekail Shaheed Brian Nitto Cover: Elizabeth Raab Cover Model: Lisa Macknik

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the press room THE 2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE U.S. LAUNCH Atop the roof of the Beverly Hills W Hotel, the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale made its North American debut, a week after it was unveiled and received most beautiful motorcycle at Europe’s EICMA Show. MotoGP factory rider Nicky Hayden was on hand to officially uncover the machine. The boldly redesigned frame and body accompanied with the newly developed Superquadro engine lived up to the hype and buzz that had been created month’s prior.

RK EXCEL AMERICA USA’S TERMIGNONI IMPORTER

RK Excel has inked a deal to import, stock and distribute the high performance Termignoni exhaust pipes, beginning January 1, 2012. The Italian exhaust manufacturer is widely known for their pipes’ sound and performance. Termignoni is the choice of several MotoGP teams, including: Team Repsol Honda, Team Ducati Marlboro and Team San Carlo Gresini Honda.

STOLEN STATUE RETURNED TO HELMET HOUSE

A bronze statue entitled “The Rider”, stolen from in front of Helmet House’s headquarters in California, was recently returned... eight years later.

The sculpture, created artist Steve Posson was stolen in October of 2003 and was recovered recently after the artist was contacted by individuals that purchased the statue from an estate sale.

The statue was returned to Helmet House by the Sheriff’s Department, damaged from when it was removed from it’s base and sans the male rider’s head and several other missing pieces. The police are actively investigating the new leads in the case.

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2011 GALFER GIRL OF THE YEAR JENNY BESAW The winner of the first Galfer USA Girl of the Year is Washington State’s own Jenny Besaw. Jenny received the most votes from fans and friends to win the grand prize that includes being flown to the Long Beach CA stop of the International Motorcycle Show tour to represent Galfer and sign autographs in December and in her home state of Washington when the IMS tour stops in Seattle. Congrats to al of the ladies that competed.

It is unofficial but Galfer and SBI will most likely team up again to run the Galfer Girl of the month/year competition in 2012.

KTM’S 2012 690 DUKE UNVEILED

The 2012 KTM 690 Duke was unveiled in Italy at EICMA, 18 years after the launch of the very first KTM Duke. The 690 is a four stroke, liquid cooled bike producing 67hp on a single cylinder.

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the press room HELMET LAW REPEALED IN MICHIGAN

The House of Representatives in Michigan has approved the a new bill that allows for rider 21 years of age and older to ride without a helmet if they have over 2 years of seat time or have participated in a safety course in addition to purchasing a $20K medical insurance policy. The bill is now on its way to the senate for approval.

REV’IT! ACQUIRES TRYONIC

The Italian protection products brand Tryonic has been acquired by REV’IT! Sport International. REV’IT! apparel is seen on the MotoGP Grid worn by riders Alvaro Bautista and Randy DePuniet.

“The acquisition of TRYONIC is the next big moment for our company.” - Ivan Vos, managing director of REV’IT! Sport International.

PIRELLI’S DIABLO SUPER BIKER MOBILE APP

Pirelli has launched an app for smart phones that allows riders to measure their own performace on an open road or closed road course. A few of the items measured include: lean angle, speed, time and distance.

The app has been awarded the status of Top 5 in the “Utilities, Tools and Productivity” category.

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P H O T O G R A P H E D B Y E L I Z A B E T H

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THE SHOW: DANGER ZONE yan Danger does not consider R himself a bike builder. I agree with him. He is something more

than a builder. In today’s heavily saturated “bolt on builder” arena, a true artisan easily stands out.

Danger is an artist in every sense of the word and yes... he received the memo. This cigar chomping, mechanically gifted visionary legally changed his last name to Danger. His current masterpiece won him 2011 Ducati Monster Challenge, a competition that Danger sort of found out about by accident and proceeded to enter... on a whim.

I met Danger in Indianapolis on Ducati Island a day before the winner of the 2011 competition would be announced over Indy MotoGP weekend. The bikes that were competing against Danger’s aptly named creation, “Jessie” really weren’t in competition at all.

I inspected Danger’s entry and compared it to the other finalists. I said to myself, “This is going to be a slaughter...”

On Sunday, he was announced as the winner of the competition.

On stage, he stepped forward from the line of finalists and accepted his accolade. Amid the applause and camaraderie of his fellow competitors, Ducati officials and a sea of enthusiasts, Danger appeared cool, calm, collected...

I pondered if he knew how dangerous he really was. Several months later, I asked him.

SBI: What’s so dangerous about Ryan Danger?

RD: Great question! Well Im not dangerous to others as I am to

myself. My changing of my last name was because it suited my way of living. I have blatant disregard for my life and I am always doing some stupid shitt that’s gonna get me killed. You know, like riding around on the beltway here in D.C. with only a skull cap on while smoking a Rocky Patel cigar. When and whatever I do... I make the Dos Equis guy look weak in comparison!

SBI: How long have you been building bikes?

RD: I have been tearing apart my Ducatis and putting them back together for three years now. I still don’t consider myself a builder, even though people like to call me that. I am just an artist working with a different kind of canvas SBI: You won the 2011 Ducati Monster Challenge.

How did you prepare for the build?

RD: Actually, I never prepared the build for this event.

I built this bike just so I could stand out in the crowds at bike meets. Back in May, I was wasting countless hours on Facebook stalking hot chicks that ride sportbikes and the Monster Challenge ad popped up on my page.

I clicked on it and entered the bike. I never knew it would be where it is at today.

SBI: Did you have a concept of what you were going to build?

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THE SHOW: DANGER ZONE RD: Yes I had a concept that I came up with on paper and went to my friend Wayne and he helped me bring it to life.

SBI: The bike has elements that seem to be re-engineered... Like the exhaust, the swing arm, the digital display, the rerouting of the OEM dash and electronics... Tell us about that?

RD: Well, the rerouting of the OEM dash was interesting. Since the bike needs this component it was relocated under the seat and I piggybacked the new aftermarket MPH and RPM gauges off of that. As for the exhaust... Well, it is a one off piece that Wayne welded together for me... rebuildable canisters that at this point are wide open so the bike is loud as hell!

The swing arm was the key modification for this bike.

Single sided...that Wayne also did for me. It was built for the 300 wide rear end and it turned out beautiful.”

How much horsepower is it producing? Torque?

“Although I have the Power Commander V on it I am still running close to the the Stock HP and Torque numbers. I think as this build keeps evolving, I will focus now on the internals and motor and maybe take this bike one step further.

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friendly but for cruising its perfect.

SBI: What’s the longest ride that you have taken it for?

RD: I have gone on a five hour ride. Its too loud to ride for that long. It took me a few days to get my hearing back. I only ride this bike for an hour at a time!

SBI: Did you handle every aspect of completing the bike?

RD: Yes and no. I really wanted to do a little more work on the motor and add one more cosmetic piece to it... but once I entered the bike in the competition, I couldn’t really touch anymore of it while the Ducati Community placed their votes. The competition went from May to August so that really put a halt to the next steps. Now that the winter is here I will have more time to make a few more tweaks and consider it done.

SBI: Who were some of the people that supported or sponsored the building of the bike.

RD: I had no sponsors for this bike but I had a lot of support from everyone.

There were even friends of mine that just wanted to hang out in my garage and sit there and watch me work on the bike. For an inanimate object this bike had one hell of a magnetic personality. But back to answering your question...

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MODEL: Lisa Macknik HAIR: Lori Hernandez MAKE UP: Isabel Ruiz APPAREL: REV’IT! courtesy of Eurosports, PA

“Jessie” 2009 Ducati monster 1100 Spec Sheet Brakes: Performance Machines Heathen Contrast Cut Rotors, Brembo front calipers, Upgraded Brake and Clutch Reservoir Mounts, CNC Racing Rear Brake Reservoir Cover Wheels: Performance Machines Heathen Contrast Cut Wheels Suspension: Bitubo Steering Damper, Custom Coated Rear Shock Spring Tires: Rear Avon Cobra 300/35VR18 Swingarm: Ransom Tubular Hand Made Single Side, offset drive with carrier bearing support with no jackshaft Exhaust/Intake: Ransom stainless steel with rebuildable exhaust canisters, K&N Air Filter Custom/One-Off Accessories: Ransom hand made gauge pods, headlight bracket, custom license plate bracket and mount Engine Components/Power Upgrades: Power Commander V, Speedymoto pressure plate and clutch cover, CNC Racing Oil Plug Thumb Screw, Flange Nuts, Type 2 Alternator Cover, AEM Sprocket Carrier Cover, Rizoma Gas Cap Electrical: PIAA Custom Headlight setup, Dakota Gauges (OEM Gauges relocated to underneath seat Custom/One Off Accessories: Ransom hand made gauge pods, headlight bracket, custom license plate bracket and mount Built By, Paint By, Owner: Ryan Danger Special Thanks to Wayne Ransom Kevin Maharaj, Eddie Gee

Yes, there were a few people that helped me make this bike into what it is. Wayne Ransom took time out of his celeb status lifestyle to help bring my ideas to life. He definitely welds better than me. Kevin Maharaj came through with helping me clear coat my art that I custom drew on the bike. I can’t forget about Eddie Gee, either. This guy came over to my garage many times to give me an extra hand on just about everything. And I gotta thank Mom, Dad and God just because. They are always supportive in everything I do!

SBI: Tell me about the moment when your name was announced as the winner of the Monster Challenge?

RD: That moment was memorable! There were four bikes in the finals and all of them had their own unique style, so they all had a chance of winning just as I did. Throughout the competition I kept hearing people around the track talking good about my bike.

But not once did I think I had

this in the bag. So when Ducati announced my name, it was like this huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. Like the day I lost my virginity. You know that shocking but exciting feeling! Was that too much information?

SBI: You did something very interesting with the prize that you won from Ducati...

RD: I gave my winnings to someone who deserves it more than I ever will. All I’m gonna say is that she inspired me and this was my way of thanking her.

SBI: Are you planning on entering the 2012 Ducati Monster Challenge?

RD: I don’t know. I want to go build another Ducati...on a different platform. I’m kinda all over the place right now with my next bike.

SBI: What’s next for Ryan Danger? What’s on your work bench right now?

RD: I have a few things working.

Stay tuned.

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THE GRID: NEWS SUZUKI OUT OF MOTOGP

Suzuki announced they will not be racing MotoGP in 2012. Officials have stated the recession and natural disasters are major factors for their withdrawal. They are planning a return in 2014.

JAMES TOSELAND RETIRES If you haven’t heard the news, James Toseland has retired from racing. In March, Toseland suffered a crash during practice of the Aragon round.

The resulting injury to his right wrist has been confirmed as irreparable by Orthopedic Surgeon Mike Hayton.

I’m sure that it wont be long before Toseland finds himself a gig as a commentator, contributor or correspondent.

MICK DOOHAN HEADS UP MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CAMPAIGN

The Motor Accident Commission (MAC) launched the next phase of its motorcycle safety campaign featuring five-time 500cc MotoGP World Champion, Mick Doohan.

“Riders need to ‘treat intersections as black spots’, and assume they haven’t been seen by drivers.

They need to approach all intersections carefully and be ready to stop or take other evasive action.

They should ride with their headlights on in a lane position that provides the best view of surrounding traffic, and cover the brake to reduce reaction time in the event of crash...” – Mick Doohan, MotoGP Hall of Famer, MCA Spokesperson.

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LORIS CAPIROSSI APPOINTED TO ADVISORY POSITION Dorna announced that retired MotoGP Rider Loris Capirossihas been appointed as an advisor on safety, new regulations, competition and the homologations of new tracks.

Dorna has also requested that Capirossi’s racing number 65 be retired from competition in the MotoGP World Championship.

PROVISIONAL 2012 WSBK Calendar February 26, 2012 Phillip Island, Australia

April 1, 2012 Imola, Italy

April 22, 2012 Assen, The Netherlands

May 6, 2012 Monza, Italy

May 13, 2012 Donington, Europe June 10, 2012 Misano, San Marino

PARTIAL 2012 AMA Calendar released March 15 - 17, 2012 Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, FL

May 4 - 6, 2012 Infineon Raceway Sonoma, CA

May 25 - 28, 2012 Miller Motorsports Park Tooele, UT

June 1 - 3, 2012 Road America Elkhart Lake, WI

June 22 - 24, 2012 Barber Motorsports Park Birmingham, AL

July 27 - 29, 2012 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Monterey, CA

September 7 - 9, 2012 New Jersey Motorsports Park Millville, NJ

July 1, 2012 Motorland Aragon, Spain

July 22, 2012 Brno, Czech Republic August 5, 2012 Silverstone, Great Britain August 26, 2012 Moscow Int. Raceway, Russia September 9, 2012 Nürburgring, Germany September 23, 2012 Portimão, Portugal October 7, 2012 Magny-Cours, France

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THE GRID: NEWS BENNY SOLIS MOVES TO DAYTONA SPORTBIKE CLASS WITH VESRAH SUZUKI Cory West is getting a new teammate in 2012.

Benny Solis will join West on RidersDiscount. com Vesrah Suzuki GSXR 600 Daytona Sportbike Class. Also joining the team as manager is Breeann Poland.

“As soon as I got on the Suzuki I had a really good feel for it, I was able to push and I really liked the bike. We worked on getting the set up closer to where I liked it and although we didn’t have it 100%, I was still able to beat my race pace lap times from this last season, so that was a plus on my side. I’m excited to get more time on the bike because I know I can go much faster and I can get it closer to where I really like the feel.

2012 will be a good season for us!” - Benny Solis

TONI ELIAS TO MOTO2 IN 2012 Elias is a confirmed rider for the Spanish Aspar Moto2 Team along eith Nico Terol. Elias was the 2010 Moto2 champion before moving to MotoGP for 2011.

“I’m really delighted to return to the Aspar Team which is like a family to me because I was there in 2002 and 2003. Many years have passed since then but I’ll work with the same technical team, and I know they have great potential.” - Toni Elias

STEFAN BRADL MOVES ONTO MOTOGP

2011 Moto2 Champion Stefan Bradl has signed a two year contract with LCR Honda, replacing Toni Elias.

“Together with Honda we have considered several riders, and Stefan was one of our candidates. After the Test in Valencia we were very impressed by his potential and his determination. Stefan is young and fast and he just clinched the Moto2 World Title so we believe we can grow together within the Team in the next two years. He already knew the technical staff and today I am happy to give him our warmest welcome in the LCR Team!” - Lucio Cecchinello, LCR Team Owner

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THE GRID

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Words: Corey AleXANDER IMAGES: courtesy of corey alexander

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fter the events that have unfolded recently, that I’m sure everyone has heard about, I’d like to send my condolences to Marco Simoncelli’s family. God Speed Marco. I also feel it is very appropriate to write about the things I’m thankful for that often save us riders from some horrific circumstances. I am most thankful for my Arai Corsair-V Helmet. There are lots of helmets in the world that one could choose to wear, but I’m very thankful for being able to wear the most protective helmet on the market.

I’m also very thankful for Alpinestars protective gear. I made it through this entire past season with two Alpinestars suits, sets of boots, and gloves. I put them through a few more crashes than I would have

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preferred. They held up amazingly as I walked away from every single crash a little sore but with no injuries.

Mind you, I am also very thankful for my amazing Suzuki GSX-R 600 and many other motorcycle things, but the products that protect me are crucial.

Rest in peace, Marco.

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THE GRID: ON THE COME UP

Images: Courtesy of Brice Lloyd

NAME: Brice Lloyd Association/Affiliations/Series:

Championship Cup Series (CCS) Absolute Cycle Experience

Goals: I want to graduate high school followed, attend college, become a successful AMA Pro Racer and hopefully go on to race MotoGP. Accomplishments: Four times Amateur National Champion October 2011. Five first place finishes at NJMP September 2011.

Define your passion in one sentence: I am very passionate about achieving any and every goal I establish for myself on and off the track.

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THE STRAIGHT LINE: The Youngest in Charge

Words: Dystany Spurlock

In 2010, Dystany Spurlock set a new record on a stock BMW S1000RR at the Valdosta Manufacturers Cup Finals in Valdosta, GA. She was only 18 years of age.

And that’s why she’s the youngest in charge.

Email her at Dystany@Sportbikesincmag.com.

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veryone that owns a motorcycle has at least one item they are thankful for. Whether it is the pipe or the wind that is blowing through there hair, it is something that they absolutely adore.

Well, my favorite item of the motorcycle life isn’t located on the bike at all times. It protects me from getting hurt and it does an amazing job of doing it. I am talking about my Speed and Strength leathers. Being a professional motorcycle drag racer, I am required to wear leather.

This past June, I attended the MIROCK Fast By Gast Spring Nationals in Maryland when it happened. Something that I knew would happen at some point... but didn’t know when it would.

I was ready to race, lined up in the left lane, ready to launch and all of a sudden I flipped my BMW S1000RR. Thankfully, I wasn’t injured... even if I was, I would not have felt it

at that moment because I was so worried about my motorcycle. Regardless, my leathers did their job

and kept me safe. I am thankful for my Speed and Strength leathers because the protect me.

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MIROCK FINALS 2011 WORDS & IMAGES MEEKAIL SHAHEED R

ain from the day before did not deter over 500 bikes from coming out on 5-6 Novemember to participate in the 7th Annual Lee’s Performance Fall Bike Nationals, the last race of the year for the Mickey Thompson Performance MIROCK Superbike series held at the famed Rockingham NC dragway known simply as The Rock . One of the highlights of the weekend was Jeremy Teasley’s wins in the Motorcycle Tire Outlet 5.60 classes as well as the D.M.E. Real Street class. This was Teasley’s eighth Real Street title in nine tries at The Rock. He put icing on the cake by increasing the Pro Street record to an amazing 210.14 MPH! Racers will be gunning for him in the 2012 Season.

Kyron Drake took the top prize in the House of Speed Crazy 8’s class. Crowd favorite Whitney Grant was absent from the startline this weekend. Word is she is putting together a new beast to tear up the track next season! She was on hand as usual supporting her fellow racers. Kenneth Edwards took the Pro Street win and Ronald Procopio Jr took the top prize in Pro Mods.

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THE STRAIGHT LINE: MIROCK FINALS 2011

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THE STRAIGHT LINE: MIROCK FINALS 2011

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The series ending Tournament of Champions featured Derek Christensen take the win in Pro ET. Michael Herman Jr. took the Street ET title.

At the end of the day many of the racers were packing their trailers en route to South GA Motorsports Park in Adel GA to compete in the Manufacturers Cup Drag Races.

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THE STRAIGHT LINE

Capo’s cut

Words: ASHON “CAPO” DICKERSON

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s I embark on the winter time lay off, on my way back home to New Jersey after being on the road for two weeks straight and attending the last two races of the 2011 race season, I have mixed feelings about it. I hate to see her go, but I love to watch her leave. I must say this has been one of my most exciting and proudest years, yet. Going into the winter time off season I’m very anxious to work with new sponsors, new projects, public rela-

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tions, new rider development, etc. Most importantly... well needed family time!

Some of my highlights on the race track this year would be finishing in the top 10 in the season’s points standings of the MIROCK Superbike Series in classes REAL STREET and CRAZY 8’s. In CRAZY 8’s, I am proud to say that I won the biggest event bike turnout in the class history! I also came in seventh place in the class

for 2011. As for REAL STREET, I finished a full season as a Rider/ Tuner and recorded the quickest ET/MPH on a Nitrous Powered Suzuki GSXR 1000 in 2011! In this class, I came in sixth for the season.

Sometimes you may hear in the pits, “If you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying”. But I say never do anything to damage your integrity.

I have achieved my goals this season without using any “grey” areas in the rulebook. Hard work always pays off.

At the beginning of the year, myself and my good friend Bigavelli, decided that we would build a bike together to compete in Real Street to prove the point that a small nitrous motor could run competitive numbers in the class, run with the big bores and turbos and have a top ten finish. We proved our point! There are so many new things popping this winter and next season will be one of the best yet!

Now, I can eat some turkey and sweet potato pie and not have to watch my weight! All riders ride safe. All racers who have time off... Enjoy! Bless you all!

Loyalty is Everything!

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THE STRAIGHT LINE: ON THE COME UP

Images: Courtesy of Peteyvee Brice Lloyd

NAME: Peteyvee AGE: Is just a number...

Association/Affiliations/Series: Black Tigers Motorcycle Club/Blast Squad Racing Motorcycle Club/ Mirock Racing Series, NHRA Licensed

Goals: To influence the sport of motorcycle dragracing by changing the face of it! GIRL POWER! Accomplishments: Sponsored by World Wide Bearings, Spider Grips and Brocks Performance. Champion, Female Biker’s Race Wars. Runner Up, Female Biker’s Race Wars. NHRA Licensed. Mirock Series Racer. Ttrained and mentored by 9 time world champion dragracer Rickey Gadson.

Define your passion in one sentence: My passion is the rush I feel when I cut the light perfectly and make my first 1/4 mile pass screaming all the way down the track!

CONTACT: www.facebook.com/PeteyVee

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The Rev LIMITER

Violet Stars & Happy Stunting Words: leah petersen IMAGES: COURTESY OF MOIN

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first met Moin Khan on the StuntBums.com message forum.

We held “Drift Week” back in 2010 and Moin, who was learning to stunt in California joined in on the discussion. A year later I got an email from Moin, “I’m riding through Switzerland... Will be in Marseille tomorrow... Can I stop by?”

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My answer was instantly, ‘Of course! There’s always a spare bed at StuntBums Headquarters for riders!” Moin rumbled into our courtyard 24 hours later, his red F4i covered in dirt from the Alps, his waterproof riding gear ripped and torn from over 10,000 miles and a little crash in Germany.

He was barely halfway through

riding his Honda from California to his family in Pakistan.

We put his bike up in the garage and spent the night hearing about his adventures: sleeping on his motorcycle here, being invited to stay in perfect strangers houses there, meeting people who had been to Antarctica.

The stories were endless, but that

wasn’t the reason he was making this journey.

Moin, while born in America was raised in Pakistan, returning to California to study and earn his bachelor’s degree. At the height of Muslim-American political and social hostilities, Moin was left to witness a

illustrates the personality of a stunter. They develop a goal and set their minds to achieving it, no matter how obscure and uncharted the journey to get there is. Moin had no investors, no official road map, no nightly locations to stay. He was winging it in the most serious

sad tension between both of his “home countries.”

After he finished his degree he decided to take matters into his own hands. He aptly launched “A Different Agenda” campaign and with all the grit and determination of a stunter, he hit the road from California to Pakistan on a Honda F4i.

The whole ordeal perfectly

sense of the phrase; much like a rider who wants to ride on one wheel instead of two and just pops the clutch to see what happens.

Sitting at dinner with Moin I just had to appreciate the power of motorcycles to let me meet Moin and hear his story. Without sharing the same passion for spending time on motorcycles, I

could never have been part of Moin’s journey, heard his tales and experienced his determination to help the people of America and Pakistan find a way to overcome their differences.

For me, these human interactions are part of the magic of motorcycles. Bikes have the way of exporting us out of our normal lives and normal personalities, bringing us together as riders. This unique congregating can come close to melting all the other social labels that all too often keep us segregated.

Beyond the facade of our borderline self destructive pastime; I feel, exists an activity that produces a mentality with the power to change our world.

How often do you find yourself getting to know another rider who is someone you would never come to know if it weren’t for motorcycles?

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The Rev LIMITER: violet stars...

world on his stunt bike he is a rider first and foremost. People will listen to another rider, giving Moin the power to show the world another side of both America and Pakistan.

Moin recently was involved in a terrible accident while riding through Romania. His F4i was smashed into by a car, completely destroying the front end and sending Moin to the hospital for a week.

In the face of complete disaster, Moin posted lighthearted videos from

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the ambulance, hospital and finally his new temporary residence in Romania... the house of the person who hit him! He is rebuilding his bike with donated parts from around the world and I

am quite certain he will complete his journey by the end of 2011.

While one man on a motorcycle might not stop a war or extinguish two cultures hatred for each other completely, he’s undoubtedly touched thousands of people on his journey. I wish I could be there when Moin rides across the border into Pakistan, after the ride of a lifetime and a making a statement larger than life. He will have achieved an incredible goal and then enjoy stunting on the only F4i stuntbike in his country.

I, for one, can’t wait to go visit in Pakistan and do some wheelies with him!

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The Rev LIMITER: ON THE COME UP NAME: Bob Carey AGE: 27 Association/Affiliations/Series: Zombie MotoWorkz. Racing 905.

Goals: To move from Pennsylvania to Florida to improve my riding so I can compete in 2012. Also to achieve more sponsors.

Accomplishments: I really don’t have any yet. I always thought I was not good enough but after riding all this summer with everyone from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania... I had alot of compliments on my riding and style so that’s why I need to move South to continue to ride to get some accomplishments.

Define your passion in one sentence: I just like to ride my bike.

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THE LIFE Featured Club

Game 7 Riderz M.C.

Chapter: Alexandria, VA | Founded: 2006 | Members: Classified Elected Officials: President - C Low | Vice President - Ice | Sergeant at Arms - Dirty | Admin Exec - Professor | Road Exec - J Blak

Rocker Interpreation: “Every time you’re on your bike, riding hard or cruising... it’s your life that you’re dealing with. After game 7 there is no tomorrow. So ride like it matterz.”

History/Origin of Club: The club consists of riders with different personalities and career fields that come together to represent the same views of a family style organization. The members of Game 7 are positive role models in the community. Motorcycle safety, traveling, charitable events and a passion for riding are common interests shared by the members of the club. Members have a strong commitment to the organization; coming together for the passion of riding while also contributing their time and efforts to uplift the youth 68 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM

and community. They demonstrate excellence in riding and provide a professional and courteous image to the community and to other club organizations.

Club Milestones/Memorable Moments: Game 7 Riderz host their own bike night and have grown into a second chapter.

Future of the club: Game 7 Riderz MC plans to expand across the continental US and develop business opportunities for the MC community.

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Columbia, SC

Bike Builder

Years Riding: 10 years.

RIDING STYLE: Street

bike(s) Owned: 1996 Honda CBR 600F3

FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: Rearview Camera Favorite piece of riding gear: My Fly Racing dirt bike gloves.

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most memorable ride: Charity rides: They are the best of all!

FEatured rider of the month

Karen Genovese

Girard, PA

Business Owner

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KAREN GENOVESE

Years Riding: 16 years.

RIDING STYLE: Street.

bike(s) Owned: 2008 Honda CBR600RR

FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: Two Brothers Exhaust and LED lights.

Favorite piece of riding gear: ICON Bombshell Boots and ICON helmet.

most memorable ride: 2009 Stuntgames Streetride.

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FEatured THE LIFE: LIFE rider FEatured FEaturedriderS riderS Jenn Jaynes

La Habra, CA

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Years Riding: 8 years.

RIDING STYLE: Street and track. bike(s) Owned: 2005 Kawasaki ZX636 FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: My favorite mod on my bike is the dual Two Brothers black series exhaust and power commander! Lots of weight reduction from the stock pipe and a little more horsepower.

Favorite piece of riding gear: I love wearing my Joe Rocket Speedmaster 5.0 race suit! It provides me with the protection I need on and off the track.

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most memorable ride:

My most memorable ride was the 2005 local Toyride. More than 3,000 streetbikes showed up to show their support for the foster kids in California. We shut down the freeway for 60 miles and headed back to Angel Stadium for lunch and raffles. It was amazing to see that many people get together, donate their time and money for such a great cause.

Erica Holt

Catawba, SC

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Years Riding: 6 years.

RIDING STYLE: Street and strip. I have been riding street but used to drag race and I’m looking to get back into it. bike(s) Owned: 2000 Yamaha R6 Favorite BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: Reverse Shift Transmission by ATTACK Performance.

Favorite piece of gear: My Shoei Daijiro Kato #74 race replica helmet.

most memorable ride: The ride I remember most was the time I rode all the way to Myrtle Beach from my home which is a 3 1/2hr ride. I had never rode that far before & it was only a friend & I that took the trip.

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improve your skills: human suspension

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he best money a rider can spend on a motorcycle is often on tires and suspension. Unlike modifications that increase maximum power, tires and suspension components are working 100% of the time that you are riding your bike. However, in order to make the even the very best suspension and tires work properly, riders also need to look at the most important component on the entire motorcycle… the one wearing the helmet.

Consider what would happen if you bolted a 200lb weight to the seat of your motorcycle. How would that affect the handling?

Take a moment to imagine, in detail, what would happen during

braking, turning, transitioning side to side, bumps and acceleration.

It’s pretty ugly stuff.

Weight on a motorcycle is categorized in two basic ways; sprung and unsprung. Sprung weight is the total mass of all the parts that exert a downward force on the either the fork or shock springs. For example, the frame, engine and fuel tank would all be sprung weight. The tires, wheels, brakes and other parts attached to the bottom of the suspension would be unsprung weight. If a motorcycle is sitting still, it doesn’t matter if the front wheel weighs 10 lbs or 100 lbs, it will not compress the fork springs any further. However, if you bolt

200lbs to the seat, the suspension will certainly move.

Springs are rated in foot-lbs (or Kg/mm). This means that a 100 ft/lb spring will compress one foot when a 100lb weight is placed on it, and two feet with a 200lb weight. For the sake of discussion only, we will suppose that the average motorcycle weighs 400 lbs and that this consists of 100lbs of unsprung weight and 300 lbs of sprung weight. The reason that the suspension would act poorly with an extra 200 lb weight bolted to the seat is that the sprung weight of the motorcycle has increased to 500 lbs, forcing the suspension to move through considerably more travel every time the weight of the motorcycle shifts.

Let’s look at a few of the effects of this 200lb weight. During braking, the front suspension would bottom more quickly under the same braking force. As the motorcycle leans over through the middle of a corner, there will be a greater force pushing the tires towards the outside of the turn. The center of gravity of the motorcycle would be much higher, increasing the propensity for the bike to wheelie on the exit of a corner. The bike would go much deeper into the travel every time it hit a bump on acceleration……the list goes on and on.

The benefits from “unbolting” this weight from the seat would be felt by any rider at any level.

Now imagine that you are that 200lb weight. You can choose

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to either bolt yourself to the seat or, like the unsprung weight on the bike, allow the motorcycle to move independently from you. One of the most important concepts that we teach at the Penguin School is summed up in the phrase “Ride like part of the suspension, not like part of the frame�. In over 17 years of instruction, I have found no other single concept that can remove so many barriers from the development of a rider.

Although it is impossible for riders to completely eliminate their effect on the sprung weight of the motorcycle, there are several critical areas where proper technique can make a big difference. With this in mind, riding like part of the suspension would be like attaching the 200lb weight to the motorcycle using a spring (that can extend and compress in any direction) as opposed to a bolt.

The spring is essentially the arms and legs of the rider, which can soften when it is most important

to make the bike as light as possible. This simple concept leads to enormous benefits.

From the moment the brakes are applied until the point that the motorcycle can no longer spin the tire on the exit, riders need to leave themselves in a position of balance and control on the motorcycle. Riders must get off the to inside of the motorcycle in order to help the bike turn, but in order to ride with confidence they also need to be in a position of SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 83

improve your skills: human suspension control. When the arms of a rider reach the end of their travel, the body then moves together with the chassis. This movement results in both an instant increase in sprung weight and a loss of control of the motorcycle.

Staying in the best position of control through much of the corner is a simple way to boost confidence. In order to save a potential crash, riders need to have the ability to allow the motorcycle to move in any direction without fully extending their arms. If you sit on your motorcycle and position yourself as if you were mid corner, your arms should be relaxed and bent. Your arms should be able to move

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equally in all directions (forward, backward, left, right, up & down) before reaching full extension.

This “central� position for the upper body puts the rider in the ideal position to save a crash, leading to increased confidence and control.

Before the next time you head out on the track, put yourself in this central position in your garage and have someone take a picture of you. Then, compare this photo to a recent mid-corner photo of you on the track. If they look different, make it a point to adjust your upper body placement in your next session.

In addition to being central with

their torso, riders should also avoid sitting with all of their weight in the seat through the middle of a turn. Every pound that a rider places on the seat adds to the sprung weight of the motorcycle. The legs can act as a significant part of the suspension, absorbing bumps and reducing weight transfer both front to back and side to side. This concept is particularly important when riding through chicanes, hitting transition bumps and accelerating off a corner.

Just to be 100% clear, I do not advocate complete separation of the torso from the seat, except in a few momentary situations. The best way to describe the ideal

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improve your skills: human suspension position (for mid corner posture) is that a riders butt should be touching the seat, but not compressing the foam. When a rider separates from the seat completely, it is nearly impossible to keep unwanted weight from transferring to the handlebars. You can test this statically in the pits by simply sitting on the motorcycle and hovering with your butt an inch above the seat. It will be extremely difficult to take your hands off the bars when you do this.

The four points that riders contact the motorcycle are the footpegs, seat, tank and handlebars (except perhaps during some spectacular moments). Through mid corner and early exit, the footpegs and tank should bear the majority of the weight. The seat and bars should each have a light touch….enough to influence the motorcycle if needed but soft enough to allow the bike to move while the torso stays still. Since the footpegs are located much closer to the center of mass and the axis of rotation of the motorcycle, they move much less when a bike gets out of control. Imagine a door opening 90 degrees and compare the distance the hinge (footpeg) moves compared to that of the doorknob (handlebars). Since the footpegs move so much less than the bars (or seat), a rider can stay in much better control if the feet are the primary attachment point to the motorcycle.

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Supporting most of your weight with the pegs and the outside leg against the tank has big advantages when accelerating out of a corner with a bump. In order to have maximum acceleration on the exit, riders need both traction and stability. The more weight that is in the seat, the more the suspension will react to any bump in the pavement. As the bike moves up and down through the stroke, the amount of weight on the rear tires changes rapidly.

This variation in grip makes it impossible to stay close to the limit of traction and results in a delayed roll-on (or worse – a high side).

Unweighting the seat over bumps on acceleration will allow the lags to become part of the suspension and will keep the sprung weight of the bike much more constant. It is in these moments that the bike can momentarily lose touch with you as the tires follow the road. The resulting drive out of the corner will be much stronger and the motorcycle will feel considerably more stable on the exit.

The more we can ride like part of the suspension, the better the bike will feel. Making conscious changes to ride “softer” on the motorcycle, like a spring, will make the bike much smoother and will result in a big increase in rider confidence. I still feel that tires and suspension are the first places that any rider should spend their money when setting up a motorcycle for the track but without the proper human suspension, even the best parts can’t do their job.

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DUCSTOCK 2011

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ucstock is an annual pilgrimage for the faithful Ducatisti to come together, swap stores, marvel bikes and take some time to get to know their fellow enthusiasts. It is the “National Ducati Party”, for lack of better words, held this year at the Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama. A better venue could not have been chosen this year since 2011 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Ducati TT2/TT1: the most winningest Ducati’s race machines ever.

This year’s Ducstock also happened to coincide with my first ever visit to the Barber track. What a fantastic track! God bless you, Mr. Barber! The Barber Motorsports Park is more like a country club than a premier motorcycle racing facility. Most race tracks are just tracks surrounded by a parking lot. Not Barber... it is a sprawling

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track surrounded by rolling hills so well kept they seem to be part of the PGA golf tour instead of inside the walls of a motorsport park.

Ducati throughout the ages was represented from the classic Cucciolo to the latest hardware from NCR. And that was just the pit area. Ducati Island featured vendors, historic motorcycles on display, and the latest and greatest trick components from aftermarket manufacturers.

Ducati commemorated past historic race wins with a parade lap that showcased the participation of legends Paul “Smarty” Smart, the Imola 200 winner on a Ducati 750 Super Sport; Cook Neilson, 1977 Daytona winner and 2011 Daytona winner Jason DiSalvo.

The initial reason for my visit was to help my brother John race his Norton Manx

during the Barber Vintage Festival. 894 long miles from Philly to “Bama”... all to have my lungs filled with two-stroke engine smoke. We left Philadelphia on Thursday morning and by Friday practice time, I was baking in the Alabama heat while my brother John was trying to get up to speed on the “new to him” track. Is some scout from MotoGP really going to pick us out of the lineup and offer either of us a ride on a factory machine? Probably not... but that’s not what it’s really about.

For myself and many others it’s really all about having fun and meeting up with old friends. Though the event is classified as “vintage” it is no less serious. Just ask Kevin Schwantz. Yes, that Kevin Schwantz, the Texan, who took on the world of 500cc motorcycle racing. This event didn’t see Kevin on his trademark Suzuki, but rather on a Norton Manx, which is worlds away

from the RG500 that took Kevin to the 1993 World Championship. Schwantz’s riding was, in a word, “flawless” as he won both races against seasoned competitors.

The weekend was utterly perfect but my fondest moment came with Cook Neilson and my brother back stage in the Barber Museum. John and I were aimlessly meandering, as we often do, when Cook found us with a warm “Lawless Brothers, I’ve been looking for you... Follow me”.

Cook proceeded to pass me his helmet and John his leathers and we followed him onto the staging area to “assist” while Cook, Smarty, and Jason were getting ready for their parade lap. It’s kind of a big deal... like being backstage at a U2 concert.

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Motorcycle Stuff That It’s that time of year when we get to sit around with family and loved ones and give thanks. A few of us here at SBI have a taken a moment to jot down some thoughts, as we do every year, of things thats we are thankful for... Motorcycle stuff that we are thankful for, that is.

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t’s truly hard to believe another year has come and gone from our first Thanks Giving commentary. At the risk of sounding too corny and knowing what I’m about to say doesn’t necessarily fall into the category of “stuff”, I’d like to give thanks to you, the readers for supporting and promoting SportBikes Inc Magazine. It’s never easy launching a new entity and is absolutely very ambitious to take on the task of producing a content rich monthly mag, so thank YOU, our loyal readers and followers for allowing us to be part of your motorcycling experiences!

Lastly, with a staff as diverse and wide spread as ours we don’t always get the time to acknowledge one other. So, I’m taking this time to say thanks to everyone from Mr. Beckford’s straightforward no holdsbarred commentaries to our team on the track with Mr. Ashon Capo Dickerson, Ms. Dystany Spurlock to our tech wizards Mr. Thomas Campion and Mark Rozema, Eric Wood and the rest of talented writers and photographers. I’d like to thank each and everyone one of you for allowing me the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and talented team.

Leon Brittain, Art Director

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here are many groups of people that I hold close to my heart. I find my most favorite humans are those who have dedicated a part of their lives to the service of others. Many motorcyclists are on the list, and they never cease to amaze me when it comes to giving back to their communities. However, the military will forever be at the very top of this list. Not only have these men and women committed their entire lives to the service of others, but those “others” happen to be me, my friends and family, and the rest of the country. I have some personal experience giving safety presentations with the Air Force, Marine Corp and Army. I was a USAF dependent in Okinawa, Japan for three years. Several of my best friends were in the military, or have husbands who are currently serving (or are scheduled to be very soon) overseas. It’s a 24 hour job and lifestyle that takes a special soul… one that I believe is worth more than all others.

I sit here humbled by my ability to write freely and openly about anything I want without fear of oppression. I did not earn this right, nor was it given to me at any small cost. No, this creative outlet, this sharing of information and passion and motorcycle love was bought and paid for just a moment ago. The bill is posted every second of every day, and someone else pays it for me every time. Not because I deserve it, or because I worked for it, but because someone else made the conscious choice to give me this gift for the rest of my life. Without these people I would have nothing and be nothing, for it is my ability to fully and wholeheartedly express myself that allows me to serve others and complete my life’s work. I don’t know who I am without the freedom to tell a story, take a stand, and shout a message.

Whatever your political, economical, social, religious and personal views are… I urge you to throw them aside for a few moments and take notice of your freedom. If you feel the need to say “thank you” to someone who has paid your bill, there are countless ways to give back to the military and show your support for their sacrifice. I beg you to find one that is close to your heart and tell these men and women that you are grateful to them for your life, and for who you get to be every day.

Brittany Morrow, Staff Writer

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Motorcycle Stuff That I

am thankful for my Alpinestars gear because they make the safest and best gear on the planet and I don’t say this because I’ve done ad campaigns for them! There R and D is the best in the world when it comes to riding gear. Only thing they don’t make are helmets... which they probably will soon enough knowing those guys at Alpinestars. So check out there stuff cause if it’s good enough for Spies, Stoner and this Ex Supermodel it’s good enough for your ass too!

Tyson Beckford, Lifestyle Editor

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am very thankful for the air fences that surround many of the tracks we race at and the people the put them up. Nobody realizes how crucial these air fences are until you are sliding into one of them opposed to a metal fence or some old NASCAR tires.

Corey Alexander, Pro AMA Racer

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We Are Thankful For I

am thankful for Race Gas! It’s ability to produce power and it’s sweet aroma. I remember the first time I smelled it. I was down in South Philly on Front Street on a Sunday night... the roots of my racing career. If race gas alone doesn’t get your nostrils singing, try adding some 2-stroke oil into it and burnin’ that! Pure amazement! In my profession race gas is a crucial element. Without it, we could not make the motors the way we do. It gives us the ability to raise compression and advance ignition without creating an unstable flame front. In the AMA series, our spec fuel is Sunoco, but I would like to thank all of the race fuel manufacturers. Keep doing what you do best!

Thomas Campion, Technical Advisor

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his year, I purchased a Bell Star helmet. I have been wearing Arai helmets throughout the years but the price of these helmets are around the average price of $600 to $800. Riding track days has put me and my wallet under a tight budget. Granted, you should never compromise safety or your head, but I wanted to look into options. The Bell Star motorcycle helmet is the best out there. Not only does the size fit perfectly(never had to break this in like most helmets), it has more of a peripheral view as oppose to a Arai Chaser or Rx series helmet. I has no disadvantages making the switch. It’s lighter, comfortable, and wait for it...has less noise. Arai has always been a very noisy helmet for me, which ever model I wear.

The Bell Star helmet doesn’t give me a headache with the noise from the wind. The Bell Star series not only looks amazing but does a great job at making you feel good and makes you feel confident that your head is safe at all times. Thanks Bell!

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Motorcycle Stuff That I

am thankful for oil! Motul’s 5100 synthetic blend is the only oil I use in all my race bikes and street bikes! After a long season of beating up on these machines on the race track my bearings look brand new on our maintenance tear downs! I want to thank my freinds at Motul for great products and for a oil that helps my Barnett clutches hold up and keeps my engines runnings smooth under extreme heat and cool temps!

Ashon CAPO Dickerson, Drag Racing Editor

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am thankful for my helmet, and the companies out there who have dedicated themselves to making their head protection the very best that they can be. From a pure comfort standpoint, there is nothing even close to the Arai that I have.

Everyone has a head that is shaped a little differently, and these guys got it perfect for me. Aside from comfort, there is also this little subliminal trigger that comes when I put my helmet on....it brings me to that place where my mind and body become singularly focused on going fast. After a lifetime of riding, it never gets old. Finally, in racing for over 20 years I've had the opportunity to do my share of helmet "testing". There have been a couple of 150+ mph incidents where I am certain that having the right helmet on my head allowed me to walk away to race another day.

My whole family is thankful for that one....

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y son Brock was born this past June. I have never been more thankful than for him. His smile, his curly hair... his chubby cheeks. This kid is my heart! Brock is my only child and I want nothing more than to provide for him all of his needs and wants. So I’d be remiss to not be thankful for tarmac. That’s right... tarmac.

Only in sci-fi movies from the 1970’s and 80’s does the concept that motorcycles can fly or float on water exist. In reality, the wheels of motorcycles roll on the ground. Sand, dirt, grass are all off road options... Road racers and street riders need road. Without tarmac, the industry of road racing and street riding would not exist and SportBikes Inc Magazine would probably would exist either.

But there are roads. Therefore there is road racing and street riding...So SportBikes Inc Magazine does exist. Because it does, I have a job and a means to provide for my son. I’m thankful for the streets, roads, highways, tracks... Tarmac.

Allan Lane, Editor in Chief/Publisher

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eep sending the pics of your ink and remember to watch this space every month for more awesome tattoos!

Want to show off your SPORTBIKES INK? Please send clear, high quality, hi res photos to Baz@sportbikesincmag.com. See you next month!

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RIDER// Robin Thompson BIKE// 2010 Ducati Multistrada TATTOO ARTIST// Betty Marie

RIDER// AJ Ralston BIKE// 2000 Monster 900s

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1972 Honda CT70 TATTOO ARTIST// Tiger Lilly

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“No... But I know what garage he’s in.”

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this life: Fallen RIDERS Words: Tyson Beckford Images: Brian Nitto

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ecently, we lost Marco Simoncelli. Anyone who rides a bike knows someone who has fallen and/or passed away from riding. We all know riding motorcycles is highly dangerous and is not for everyone.

Most of us have had the misfortune of attending a fallen rider’s funeral. It is there that you realize this person lost there life doing what they loved. Potentially, this eases the pain. It never is easy... but it helps to know that that biker went doing what they love most. This is a part of life.

It is also the law of nature for man to continue to push the limits of machine. The cost of advancement is often lives lost. However, technology is making these machines safer and saving more lives every day. Still, we can not control knuckle heads and careless drivers that we may encounter on the streets. Death is all around us and we live to die.

So let us learn,cry, remember our fallen riders and never forget their spirit. It is painful to think of them gone but it makes us smile when we remember the good times. Mourn their passing. Celebrate their lives. Wear your gear. Â

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THE NEW ISH MOVOC 16:3 • RANSOM SERPENT V NECK TEE SHIRT This is the V-neck for those looking for a smooth alternative to the crew neck. It’s still the next best thing to the acclaimed Ransom Serpent Concept motorcycle!

Wayne Ransom, owner and master fabricator of Ransom Motorcycles, is one of the world’s best bike builders, so they figured this Ransom x Movoc 16:3 collaboration tee would be the next best thing to his Serpent masterpiece. Features a woven label on top of the left shoulder, company logo screen printed on upper middle back and a tagless neck label.

Size: M - XL Price: $27.00 Contact: http://movoc163.com

BROCK’S PERFORMANCE • HAYABUSA THROTTLE PIN MOUNT When your switch assembly and throttle spins on the handlebar, the pin has been sheared off and should be replaced with a Brock’s Performance throttle pin mount for a heavy duty permanent repair. Suzuki forces you to buy the entire switch assembly to replace this one piece, only for it to break again. The Brock’s Performance throttle pin mount replaces the OEM plastic mount and pin assembly with a billet aluminum and stainless steel assembly.

Price: $44.95 Contact: http://brocksperformance.com

JOE ROCKET • VELOCITY SHOES The Velocity is a comfortable hybrid street riding shoe with track influence. It features a peg friendly “anti snag” sole, a low profile toe box, toe slider and quick locking and fully adjustable ankle strap.

Colors: Black.White Size: 7 -13 Price: $119.99 Contact: http://joerocket.com

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ALPINESTARS • FASTLANE SHOES Purposely crafted for the city streets, the ultra-modern design of the Fastlane Shoe discreetly integrates a number of protective features to match its style with safety.

With a streamlined design inspired by Alpinestars Auto Collection, the Fastlane’s lightweight construction and anatomically optimized design ensures comfortable wear, all day long.

Size: 6 -14 Colors: Black/Yellow, Black/White/Red, Black/Silver/Yellow Price: $119.95 Contact: http://alpinestars.com

ZERO GRAVITY RACING • 2011-12 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000 WINDSCREEN Zero Gravity is always right on time with their offerings in the aftermarket windscreen department. Their Sport Touring and Double Bubble windscreens for the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 takes the bikes unique design and builds upon it allowing the Ninja to take a more “sporty” or “touring” look.

Price: $99.95 - $109.95 Contact: www.zerogravity-racing.com

TOCE PERFORMANCE EXHAUST • 2004 - 2011 YAMAHA R1 T/SLASH EXHAUST Toce Performance exhaust give your bike a crazy aggressive look. They have discarded the standard design for motorcycle exhaust and developed their own unique custom sportbike exhaust. The T Slash Exhaust for the R1 changes the entire rear end of the bike. Looks clean... Sounds mean.

Price: $846.00 Contact: http://toceperformance.com

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THE NEW ISH: Featured Item KRIEGA • R25 BACKPACK The R25 Backpack features Kriega’s Quadloc harness system. This allows for the rider to “clip in” in seconds by pulling on the two sets of CNC milled alloy buckles for access, shifting the load weight to the chest and hips. The R25 provides 25 liters of storage space and is constructed of 1000D Dupont Cordura ballistic nylon, is light weight and aerodynamic.

Price: $169.00 Contact: http://kriega.us

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staff stuff ICON • JUSTICE TOUCHSCREEN GLOVE Allan Lane I hate when I have to take off my gloves to either return a text, make a call or even just to hit up the ATM. Today, it’s all about the touchscreen.

Icon’s Justice Touchscreen Gloves work! Period!

I was suspect at first but they realy do thanks to their Touchtec leather palm. Not to mention that they’re bad ass looking as well.... helps me keep up my tough guy image on the streets! http://rideicon.com Rating: 6 (out of 6)

Rev’it! • corse race gloves Brian Nitto Rev’it Corse race gloves: Love them, Love them. Fit perfectly on my hands. Nice secure feeling. Never a problem with stitching or velcro. After 2 years, they are still holding up from my abuse. I swear by these gloves! http://.revitusa.com Rating: 6 (out of 6)

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