SportBikes Inc Magazine September 2012 (Volume 2, Issue 12)

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September 2012 - VOLUME 2, ISSUE 12

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EDITOR’S LETTER EDITORIAL

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Reality check: You say you about that bike life?

I hear you talking...

Enjoy the issue.

Best, Allan

ART & DESIGN

Tyson Beckford and I in Pit Lane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for MotoGP

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 Contributing Writers: Brittany Murrow Dystany Spurlock Corey Alexander Carrie Aquino Phil Baker Michael Lawless Meekail Shaheed Marika Krejci Copy Editor: Angela Lane Creative Supervisor: Leon Brittain Graphic Designer: Baz Staff Photographer: Meekail Shaheed Cover: Kim Pace

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the press room The 2013 Yamaha YZF-R1 Yamaha has announced their 2013 model line up and their flagship model, the YZF-R1 is leading the pack. While the model has not been updated or modified internally, it has received a new color in its palette… Matte Grey.

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Michael Spain Smith photographs Josh Hayes at NJMP for SBI Magazine Right off of the podium from his incredible winning weekend, Josh Hayes took some time from his busy schedule to spend with famed photographer Michael Spain Smith.

Smith captured the reining champ’s image throughout the weekend for an upcoming cover and feature in SportBikes Inc Magazine.

“Josh had just walked, more like ran away with the second Superbike race of the weekend. After 20 laps and 2 hours of signing autographs and taking pics for every last fan, I see him finally walking to the Yamaha pits to change, ” Says Smith. “We speak for a moment, decide to shoot and I grab a camera from my car. No assistant, one lens and only the sun, we go to a brick wall on pit row and in 10 minutes and 250 pics later we have a Josh Hayes cover and spread for SportBikes Inc Magazine!”

Smith went on to complement Josh Hayes’ demeanor and professionalism stating that they are just as amazing off as they are on track.

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the press room Ducati issues more recalls for the Panigale 1199 Just over 2400 units of the 2012 Ducati Panigale 1199 have been affected by a recall in regards to a number of issues with the bike.

The front brake’s master cylinder reservoir hose could possibly interfere with the retaining screw’s threading causing damage to the hose. The steering damper’s screws are lacking the sufficient amount of Loctite to secure it in place and the Uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could potentially fall out of place. The exhaust system’s butterfly bowden cable cover could melt due to excessive heat from the catalytic converter. Lastly, the left and right swingarm shaft pivots need to be tightened to their specific torque settings.

Dealers have been instructed to repair/replace all necessary components.

SBI Lifestyle Editor Tyson Beckford visits the Indy Mile for AMA Pro Flat Track Racing

While in Indianapolis for MotoGP weekend, Tyson Beckford and Allan Lane visited the Indy mile to check out some AMA Pro Flat Track Racing. Check out the video above for Tyson’s interview with AMA Pro Racing’s Christy Lee...

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ICON MOTOSPORTS Celebrates 10 years of Asphalt Technology Th i s ye a r ma r k s t h e 1 0 t h anniversary of ICON Motosports hitting the ground running... rather, hitting the streets and riding. Their infamous motto “Ride Among Us” has resonated throughout their hardcore cult following and has spread like napalm, dusting the entire industry.

Beyond the superb, high quality safety level and visually stunning appearance of their products, ICON accomplished in 10 years what many may take double that to achieve. They transformed the culture of sportbike enthusiasts.

Harnessing the creative passion that exist in the modern day street rider, ICON immersed themselves into the streets, literally. There is good reason that at any given bike night in any given city... the ICON brand dominates the scene.

“The last ten years have been an incredible ride. Starting from a rough idea in my sketchbook and growing into the massive brand that ICON has become, not giving up an ounce of attitude or soul along the journey, I couldn’t ask for more. To see how the brand and the line has grown, matured, and evolved and to work with such an awesome crew of professionals is the manifestation of my dreams. And to know that we’ve only scratched the surface of what ICON is capable of…that’s what excites me the most.” Kurt Walter, ICON Design Director.

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Words: Allan lane Images: Lionel Santana

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lean. Clean line work. Clean paint job. Clean accessories. Lionel Santana’s 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000 is a stunning example of blending the concepts of having a show bike and an everyday riding machine. Cleanliness is what makes the difference.

A trophy bike is just that. A bike that is perhaps transported to an event, rather than being the mode of transportation.

This is not the case with Santana’s bike.

This machine doesn’t look like it’s ever seen a trailer. Entitled Nimbus, the 1000 is chromed where it counts but refrains from jumping the shark. The silver tones and purple accents hit the mark and give the bike a vibe that it would be right at home amongst its namesake.

GSXR’s from the early 2000’s have a dedicated following and the bike has become a favorite not just among the bike night crowd but on the back roads and track circuit, as well. To see one that has been customized without sacrificing its raw primal instinct to rip is refreshing.

In today’s trendy world of removing a front rotor to show off the wheel, Santana’s brake setup remains as it should. Clearly, someone understands the need for braking power and ability.

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“NIMBUS” 2003 SUZUKI GSXR 1000 Engine/Power Upgrades: Power Commander 3, K&N Air and Oil Filters Brakes: Tokico Calipers, Galfer Wave Rotors, Brake Lines and Brake Pads Exhaust: Full Akrapovič Racing Carbon Fiber Exhaust System Wheels: OEM, Chromed Tires: Michelin Power Pure Suspension: OEM Forks, Chromed SWINGARM: OEM Built By: Jose Garcia from Leading Edge Customs DESIGN By: Herminio Amil Jr. Owner: Lionel Santana

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THE GRID: NEWS We bid farewell to Dave and Tyler Brintlinger With heavy hearts, the staff of SportBikes Inc Magazine would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Brintlinger family for the untimely passing of Dave and Tyler Brintlinger.

Dave and his twin brother Darrell served as AMA Pro Racing Flat Track Officials for over 15 years.

Dave’s son Tyler was a junior member of crew working closely with his father and uncle.

The trio were traveling home from a race event in Danville, IL following the Knoxville Half Mile Flat Track races when they were involved in an automobile accident.

They will be missed.

Ben Spies to Pramac Ducati for 2013 MotoGP Season

After much speculation about where Ben Spies was going to spend the 2013 season, the smoke has finally cleared and the rumors of a seat in World SuperBike and a possible return to the AMA grid‌ can all be put to rest.

Ducati has officially announced that they have signed Ben Spies to the satellite Pramac team for the 2013 MotoGP season. Spies will join teammate Andrea Iannone in the challenge for the championship.

This announcement also coincides with a renewal of the relationship between Ducati and Pramac.

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“Il Nostro Sic” book debuted in Misano Translated in English to “Our Sic”, this is only official book to capture the life of the late and beloved Marco Simoncelli and share a glimpse into the world of Super Sic. The book’s 360 pages include over 200 color photos, and words from his parents, Valentino Rossi, team and others.

Colin Edwards and Alex De Angelis confirmed with NGM Mobile Forward for 2013

NGM has announced the return of Edwards and De Angelis for the 2013 MotoGP Season.

“We have a great team and a good package, and despite the problems this year it’s a pleasure to be here. We want to do well in the latter part of the season with the current package, and then next year we will see what to do. At the end of 2012 we will evaluate what our best option is.” Colin Edwards.

Edwards will continue on in the premiere class while De Angelis will focus on the Moto2 Class. Team CEO Giovanni Cuzari hinted toward the possibility of a second GP rider, if given the green light from IRTA and Dorna.

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The INSIDE TRACK

Words: Corey Alexander images: Paul Schwab/Riles & Nelson Allan texted me informing that this month’s topic would be the differences & similarities between the street and the track. This is a cool thing for me to write about considering I’m heavily involved with both aspects.

If it wasn’t obvious enough, I race on the track professionally but, in between races I’m often found working at Hudson Valley Motorcycles. It is our family’s motorcycle dealership home in New York where we sell Ducati, Kawasaki, and Suzuki’s.

I also found it cool to write about considering I often use my knowledge on the track and experiences to teach other street

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or track riders at STAR Schools.

The funny thing is, one of the questions I get a lot as a racer from “normal” people is, “what do you ride on the street?” or “do you ride on the street?”.

Up until this month the answer to that was “I don’t”. I never had ridden on the street and I had actually started racing motorcycles professionally at 16 before I could even drive a car.

Mind blowing right? You can thank the government for that I suppose. It wasn’t until this month that I got my motorcycle license and started street riding. This was mostly because we had a month

and a half break from racing and really had the urge to ride.

So, now that I’ve actually got a bit of experience on both the street and the track I can say that they’re each their own beasts.

They’ve both got their own risks and their own rewards. Both can equally be as fun and both be equally as challenging either mentally or physically.

Street riding is a very different environment and mind set than the track. After racing my bike on the track all weekend and I hop to a streetbike on the road, it takes a little bit to realize

what’s going on. After riding in a mindset where everything & everyone is going in the same direction, there are no potholes or sudden stops, cars aren’t backing out in front of you, and deer aren’t around every bend you forget what it’s like when all of the sudden all of those variables reappear. At first it’s sort of like “HOLY SHIT!” What is going on?

Why aren’t these people paying attention? Shortly after you’re then like, “Okay, yeah. I’m the guy on this little bike surrounded by all of these big cars and trucks”.

The track is controlled, safe, and almost relaxed compared to the street. You must always be on your game and imagining what could happen before it actually does.

As far as technique goes, the track and street are a little

different but, I often find myself applying the same things I do on the track as the street. Other than the fact that my knees aren’t on the ground, not much is different; everything is just toned down.

I do find myself looking ahead a lot, which actually has been good practice for the track. I’m always looking as far up the road to see if the guy 5 cars ahead is going to jam on his brakes, or if the deer in the grass on the side of the road is going to jump out in front of me. It’s usually quite comical when guys show up to STAR School’s from the marines on their Harley’s clearly wondering how the hell the track is going to help them. We teach that if you can utilize what we show you on the track, then you can then bring it with you to the street. 99% of the time the guys at the end of the day come back

and say wow, I feel so much different about riding now.

The biggest difference for me is the speed, therein lies the problem. For me speed = challenge = fun. I’m still working on the fact that most speed limits are slower than our pitlane speed limit at national races but, I don’t think the cops will sympathize.

I hope you can relate at least a little bit to what I’ve said.

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LAdies of the PaddocK

Words: Carrie aquino IMAGES: Courtesy of Danielle Teal

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anielle Teal should in no way be judged by her looks. Don’t get me wrong!

She is a total ten! I have been acquainted with her since 2007 but not until recently have I really gotten to know this amazing woman and her contributions to the Paddock.

Well spoken, hard worker, beautiful, multitasking in addition to carrying the role of “Mommy”. And with that last one, being a mom I believe it gives her that special attribute to

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be caring and compassionate towards others while also being a strong female presence in the the paddock and be taken seriously. In the six shorts years that she has had here from being umbrella girl for everyone from top teams to privateers, front of the gird to the back and even MotoGP, she loves the intensity and respect of this sport.

SBI: What is your connection or job in road racing?

DT: Multiple roles in the AMA Pro paddock including associate editor for Announcer for M1 Powersports and AMA Pro, Face of AMA Pro Live, NMC Magazine and Host of NMC talk show.

SBI: Wow, that is a lot of roles!

How long have you been doing this?

DT: I have been in the paddock since 2006 and involved in some way since 2007.

SBI: Give me a little background on how you actually started coming to the track.

DT: My fiancé Skip had his first pro race in 2005 at Road Atlanta, which is our home track and we had just started dating. He asked me to come watch him race motorcycles and honestly I have never even heard of this! I thought I was going to stand on the side of the road in Gainsville, GA and watch dirtbikes race. I was very wrong. I could not believe how many fans were there and that I have never heard of this crazy amazing sport before. From then on I was hooked!

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love to talk to the riders and their families and stay caught up with them on their racing...”

SBI: Did you seek this job out our did it happen to fall into your lap?

DT: Both. The more races I attended and the more I got to know about the racing and the racers themselves, I knew I wanted to find a role in the paddock. By talking to different people over time, it seemed like a natural fit for me in certain capacities. I love to talk to the riders and their families and stay caught up with them on their racing so I managed to parlay that into different jobs that people also saw fit for me.

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THE GRID: Ladies of the paddock wish I was able to do more, be better, offer more to the sport but there are also realities that it is an expensive place to be and bills to pay and not a whole lot of spare money out there in the first place. So I try to work as hard at it as possible to hopefully make it a permanent place for me.

SBI: What one thing would like to share that people would be surprised to know about you?

DT: I am a neat freak! But probably the messiest neat freak in the world. I feel like, on top of juggling several different gigs, a job at home, a three year old and everything in between, I am constantly cleaning! But with little time in the day and traveling all over, I’ve got piles of laundry, toys and bikes everywhere. Oh well, this mom’s work is never done!

SBI: Do you find it hard being a woman surrounded by probably 98% of men in this industry?

DT: Initially maybe. When you’re a 21 year old girl in the paddock, it’s hard to separate yourself from just another promotional girl that will come and go. But overall, especially after investing years in the sport, I feel like it’s great to be one of the females. When you have a love for the sport, which most of us women who are there do, its generally well received by others. I just like to keep a nice balance of passionate female with fun professional.

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SBI: What kind of strengths do you need to be working in this environment?

DT: In general, as in any business it’s about longevity.

This sport is like a rocky relationship. It gives you so much pleasure but can break your heart in a second. I don’t feel half of the struggles that the racers do. But when I’m trying to make money and make it to the next race I’m thinking about how I do not want to miss any of it. But the reality of it is that it is expensive and the economy is touchy right now. But the show will go on without you!

So, it’s about staying motivated for the big picture. There isn’t a whole lot of tangible reward right now for anyone, in terms of money or support, so you just have to think long term payoff and big picture. Having a good work ethic and positivity will keep you around.

SBI: I know you also freelance as Umbrella Girl. What is the best part of it?

DT: I’ve been an Umbrella Girl for different teams since basically the beginning. I love each and every time I do it because I’m one of the last people on the gird besides the rider and their mechanic. It’s intense! Especially the MotoGP grid because everything is so serious and it’s something more than just a promo girl. I understand and appreciate that moment to some extent. It’s all so very cool. Not to mention I have the best seat in the house!

I think this will be my last season as umbrella girl if the other jobs continue next season, its just a lot to juggle but I have loved being an umbrella girl over the years.

SBI: How would you describe the “Paddock” to someone who has never been?

DT: Well, I always remember the overload I got when I walked in the pro paddock the first time, so I try to paint that same picture. The factory semis, the bikes, the teams, all the fans walking around.

SBI: What one thing would you change in this series or class to make it better for the sport?

DT: Hands down... the purse money! No brainer. But obviously its not as easy as that or I imagine it would be done.

It’s just a shame to see the paddock thin out because the overhead for a lot of people to go race just doesn’t make sense. I’m sure once the state of everything picks back up again the AMA will do what they can to get this sport back to where people can make some money. It’s hard to see some for the younger talent and their families struggling to get to the races although they deserve to be there. As an adult racer you can metabolize the idea of not being able to afford it, but for some of the 16 to 22 year olds out there, when they can’t make it but their friends can, its very disheartening for them and for me as a mom to see. But, it’ll come around.

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THE GRID: Ladies of the paddock

SBI: This sport is highly praised all around the world. Why do you think it’s not widely known here in the USA? DT: Well I think it has something to do with the fact that here we start off driving cars. For the most part, whereas overseas its mopeds and scooters. I think its naturally a better fit for motorcycles elsewhere while NASCAR is so huge here.

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identify with four wheels here and can drive the car of their favorite driver like the Toyota, the Dodge, the Ford... I wish it was as big here and once I explain to people how huge it is overseas it’s a little more in perspective.

SBI: What one word or sentence would you use to sum up you’re feeling about your life in the Paddock?

DT: Crazy about it!

The Paddock is sort of a family oriented, super unique place to understand. As her family we wish Danielle the best. She is only at the beginning of her career and from what I have seen with her determination, love and passion for this sport we will be seeing a lot more of her in the future.

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THE GRID: ON THE COME UP

Images: Courtesy of Dustin W. Young

NAME: Dustin W. Young AGE: 27 years old.

Association/Affiliations/Series: Young Racing, Prieto Performance, Tracktactics, CCS, WERA

Goals: To win a pro level championship and finish in the top five for all my expert races. To compete and win as many motorcycle competitions as possible while promoting my sponsors on my journey to becoming a well known racer.

Accomplishments: 2011 - South East Region: Am OverallWith class championships ranking (1st UNL SB, 1st UNL GP, 2nd GTO, 2nd UNL SS), Mid-Atlantic Region: 1st Am Overall- With class championships ranking (1st UNL SB, 1st UNL GP, 1st GTO, 3rd UNL SS), Daytona: (3rd HW SB) with two other top 5 finishes.

Define your passion in one sentence: I just want to go FAST! There is no tomorrow, live or die living.

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The youngest in charge Words: Dystany Spurlock images: KIM PACE/Robin spurlock

W

here is this year going?

It seems like the summer was just beginning and it is over already. Do you know what that means? Not only is it football season.. but the fall is here as well! I think that fall is the perfect season to ride your bike. The weather is just right. Its not too hot and its not too cold. Its just perfect!

Let’s talk about bike nights.

I live in Virginia. I love where I am from but we don’t have a lot bike activities or events to participate here. I have friends that live all over the U.S. and they are constantly telling me time and time again that they are going to a bike night on just about every night of the week. I’m jealous because we don’t have that vibe here in Virginia. We do have one bike night at the Quaker Steak and Lube on Wednesdays but that’s all. I want more!

We rarely have bike events but even when we do, the events don’t get promoted nearly as much as they should.

I would love to get as many bike clubs, social clubs and independent riders to get together and collaborate on events for our region. We all love to ride and have a good

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time but its as if we don’t get that chance to enjoy it.

I not only want bike nights on Wednesdays, but Fridays as well. As a matter of fact...

I want a bike every night of the week. I want something

fresh for us all the time so that we don’t get bored and we all can stay passionate about it. I’m going to make this a reality!

I think I definitely need to start checking out bike nights

bike night or to collaborate with her in starting a bike night series in the Virginia region, please email her at Dystany@sportbikesincmag. com.)

in other states as I travel the country. Maybe I’ll take some notes and see how I can start to generate a strong buzz and activate the bike community at home so we can have events and night to be proud of.

Autumn is here and the weather is just right for riding.

I’m ready to hit up some bike nights!

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Words: ASHON “CAPO” DICKERSON IMAGES: Stefanie Dickerson

T

he hot summer is over and for us in motorsports, the ‘go fast” crisp weather is here. More importantly the kids are back in school getting their much needed education. The weekend of September 7th I decided to skip a race at Atco Raceway just to be apart of something special called Heritage Day in my old community housing projects. A part of my life, I grew up in Morristown, NJ. My Grandmother who is 82 years young has been a life long resident.

I have seen a lot of good and bad days in that hood and just wanted to go back home and give some love back! So leading up to this event myself, wife and the brothers from the Weusi family planned for a unforgettable experience for the community. I decided to set my Crazy 8 race bike with my New Nicecyle.com paint job on display, sign posters, take pics and just spend the day set up in the neighborhood! My Wife and I gave away fifty bookbags filled with school supplies to the kids and families in need. I remember growing up and kids had to share each others bikes. So for an added bonus, thanks to my sponsors’ donations, we gave away two brand new bikes!

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This was so gratifying! It felt like winning a Championship!

I’m the people’s Champ! I love the fact that what I do on the racetrack can allow me to affect so many in a positive way off the track.

There were many other activities that were held that day: live music, learning workshops, food, basketball games and live performances.

To top it all off, I had to invite my brothers from the Most Wanted Ryders M.C. and we shut the streets down with a burnout show to

end the day! The look on the kids’ faces were priceless.

The love that I received from Motown was nothing but one hundred percent real!

Thank you to the brothers of the Weusi for all the work they do in the community. Major thanks to Brocks Performance and Brandi from Dragbike.com for they generous contributions as well as Harvel’s Performance. A very special thank you to my backbone Stefanie for all your help in making this day special!

Connect with Capo...

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Y

ou don’t know anything about drag racing. No matter how much you’ve done on the streets or the track or even in your dreams... You don’t know anything about drag racing.

Once you accept this as fact, it can begin.

I’ve known Rickey Gadson for a number of years. He’s a regular contributor to the magazine, we’ve have worked together and have hung out socially. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him as a person and a rider. Top that off with the fact that he will forevermore be the reigning nine time AMA Dragbike Champion.

One might be tempted to bow their head in his presence.

The reality is, regardless of his accolades and the respect that he’s earned on the streets and on the track, Rickey remains that big homie from Philadelphia, that cool dude from just up the block.

No ego. No airs. No nonsense.

He’s approachable, relatable and has an incredible passion for the motorcycle industry, not just as an influencer but as an enthusiast.

So if ever there was someone, a teacher, a Sensei that made himself available to share his knowledge... You’d have to be missing a few teeth from the sprocket to not jump at the opportunity to learn from them.

Rickey Gadson is that Sensei.

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schools in existence, none could compare because they don’t have Gadson at the head of the class. Assisted by his wife Kiana, Gadson’s program is a well oiled system that promotes rider safety and knowledge. Think back and try to remember the coolest teacher that you had in school. In the presence of Rickey Gadson, their cool would be only a tepid lukewarm. He could teach thermonuclear propulsion, advanced algebraic arithmetic and the art of watching paint dry... all at the same time... and it would still be the coolest class ever!

When you are learning from the best, it is to be expected that your tools will be nothing less. The class comes equipped with 2012 Kawasaki ZX12R’s with a Gadson’s personal pro set up. The bikes are dropped and stretched to Gadson’s specification. With each bike dialed in with Brock’s Performance Full Exhaust Systems, Ohlins Drag Racing Rear Shocks, Roaring Toyz Swingarm Extensions and a few other components... Gadson sets the Traction Control on the bikes. This was vital in the learning process as it removes the risk of the bike getting away from you. With one less thing to think about, your focus remains on the task at hand.

Possibly the most important thing that I learned over the course of the class was quite simply...

TRUST RICKEY GADSON. There is a reason why he is where

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he is. He’s got to be doing something right. You think?

As a teacher, Gadson’s passion for seeing his students do well is evident from the classroom where the students are taught the fundamentals before even throwing a leg over the bikes.

We read through the provided workbooks as a class, getting to know one another and becoming comfortable with the operations and procedures of running a successful pass down the quarter mile. Gadson not only relied on his own experiences, he also showed us video of prior classes and runs.

Mentally and visually, we were briefed on what worked and what did not.

It wasn’t long before we were suiting up and heading over to the bikes. I was more impressed with Gadson’s teaching abilities here than in the classroom. This was his element, his world, his universe... He suited up with his students and completed several passes, showing us what we needed do and how we needed to do it.

I need to mention here that this class is not just about going fast. This school prepares you for the entire experience of drag racing. The elements of burning out the back tire, elbow position, grip, clutch control, holding your RPM’s, pre staging, staging, the tree, launching... Everything is considered and examined. This school is about making you a better rider using the skill set SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 57

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engineered by a Master Drag Racer. Period.

My first official pass down the quarter mile was a 9.71. While I’m not ready to head over to MIRock and start hurting people’s feelings, I am an example of what a proper education can produce. I was consistently in the nines for the duration of the class.

You know how I did it? In Rickey Gadson, I trust.

My classmates were from all over. Nelli Nelson, a young woman from Texas. George Thompson from Massachusetts.

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place, so this class was a special moment to share with my big brother.

tree. Gavin launched and immediately Gadson knew that he had hit an 8.98 pass.

Gadson watched with enthusiasm as we progressed over the course of the three day school. Each one of us had bad habits to drop as well as other skills to refine.

But when it was said and done, it was Gavin’s run that literally made Gadson leap for joy. I’m talking fist pumping, feet in the air... leap for joy. Gavin had been chasing the eight second pass for quite some time.

I’ll say it again. You don’t know anything about drag racing. Even if you think you do, I’m telling you... You don’t. You may know a little bit. But what if that little bit could grow into a lot. That’s the point. Why do we seek knowledge? Why do we yearn for education? To be better than what we are. To be the best.

It was late on Thursday afternoon.

Gavin had chased it down to the low nines.The entire class watched as Rickey watched as the lights descended the

Admitting that you know nothing leaves you wide open to learn everything.

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Images: Allan Courtesy Lane of Brice Lloyd

NAME: Gavin Cromwell AGE: 31 years old.

Association/Affiliations/Series: Ruff Ryders, Mirock Street E.T., Pro E.T. Goals: Compete for a championship in the Mirock series classes Street E.T., Pro E.T., and Crazy 8’s.

Accomplishments: Completed Rickey Gadson Drag Race School. Made it through a couple rounds in the Pro bike class at Route13 Dragway and won some change. Third round of Street E.T. and Pro E.T. at Mirock. Still a work in progress of winning a Championship. In my second season of drag racing, I’ll get there!

Define your passion in one sentence: Closest thing to flying, is riding on my two wheels!

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Violet Stars & Happy Stunting Words leah petersen images: Leah Petersen/Anthony Pesch

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I

attended my first XDL in 2007, Long Beach to be specific. I was a general street rider who didn’t even know a sport called stunt riding existed. I remember the excitement riding into the lot, which was slammed full of streetbikes parked in front of the Queen Mary. While I didn’t know anything about the sport, I would say there was a certain giddiness to the whole event.

It was almost like the stunters couldn’t believe the whole crowd was there just to see them do some wheelies.

Wonder child Aaron Colton and OG NoCal stunter, Darius Kashabi were pitting it out on the asphalt and sickest trick went to a rider who took his pants off while riding in what was quickly dubbed a “Vegas circle.”

The riders were wild; everything was uncharted and completely unpredictable.

I personally was so taken by the scene I bought an F4i the following week and the rest is history. After riding for a few years, XDL started a women’s cup, which allowed me to ride in the series myself.

Things were different when I did the circuit in 2010. Not better or worse, just different.

Stunting was a real thing, riders had real careers; people had fallen into categories, albeit radical categories, but that shift undeniably altered the feel of stunt riding. XDL had structured a judging system, which defines stunt riding today and has truly

become a bar for riders and competitions around the world.

But with that structure came opportunity such as performing at the X-Games and launching a TV series “Inside XDL.” This year the series seemed to be pushing even harder to evolve past some of its former trends.

While they have constantly been trying to make a fairer competitive format for riders; this year it seemed they really focused on bringing the sport to the people. Now that XDL riders have defined what they want to do on the asphalt, they can start focusing on bringing the fans

closer.

The series hit up some new locations giving stunt fans in every corner of the country a chance to come to an event.

Starting in Maryland to reach the East Coast fans, heading back to the scenic Queen Mary in Long Beach, then the usual Indy stop followed up by Albuquerque and finally ending with the finals in Portland, Oregon.

The season also had some fun guests from around the world.

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The Rev LIMITER: VIOLET STARS... him enough points to take third in the series. Additionally, Japanese rider Hiroyuki Ogawa followed the entire series around the country finished 7th overall. ICON rider Julien Welsch of Lyon, France also flew in to compete on a Triumph Street Triple in Portland. The international guests are a point of pride for XDL as it continues to hold the unofficial title of the top stunt series in the world.

On the track the “Motul Drift Battle” was a hit with fans as it pitted two riders against each other on a drift course. The quick and entertaining event was fun for fans to spectate and easier to understand than the more technical individual freestyle runs. Another big success at the Albuquerque event was inviting

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any stunt rider to get involved by offering a huge free ride session on the track. For a fee, stunters could bring their own bikes and session with the pros for three days.

In 2012 the XDL series took a step towards building a stronger fan base for the sport of stunt riding. As an event, they walk the fine line of offering a serious competitive format to push the technical side of stunt riding. At the same time they also need to engage the fans and give them something to be excited about.

Since the average fan wouldn’t care (or notice) if a rider pulled off their super technical circle wheelies as planned, events like the Motul Drift Battle give fans something the cheer about.

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n 2012 the XDL series took a step towards building a stronger fan base for the sport of stunt riding...�

Love it or hate it, at the end of the day XDL has played a huge role in shaping the sport of stunt riding, on a global level.

By providing a world stage for the best riders in the country to compete on and developing a way to judge stunt riding, XDL is certainly the most influential organization in stunt ridings history. But the best thing about XDL is its organizers are approachable. They listen to the riders and fans and actively try to shape XDL into something more appropriate each year.

That said, you as a fan or rider can take your shot at writing in the history books of stunt riding.

If you have ideas, start sharing!

You never know what might catch on and the more people who care, the stronger our sport will be.

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DL has played a huge role in shaping the sport of stunt riding, on a global level...“

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ut the best thing about XDL is its organizers are approachable. They listen to the riders and fans and actively try to shape XDL into something more appropriate each year...�

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Images: Courtesy of Brandon Wittcop

NAME: Brandon Wittcop A.K.A. Witt Stuntz AGE: 30 years old.

Association/Affiliations/Series: Steve’s Custom Cycle in Lockport, NY and K100 Fuel Treatments in Youngstown, NY. Goals: My goals are to stay alive, so I can spend time with my family and watch my daughter grow. I want to have fun doing what I love. I love learning new tricks, so one of my goals is to learn new tricks. I love attention, so another goal of mine is to become MORE of an attention whore. I also love goals, so I plan on coming up with new goals that I can achieve or give up on when I realize they were stupid goals Accomplishments: I have yet to go to jail or get my bike impounded since I started this sport back in 2008. I have managed to keep a job, even though having a job drastically takes away from my seat time. I broke my arm in 2009, so now I have a pretty sweet set of scars from that. I finally bought a 636, but still need to get it fully set up. I moved to Louisiana so that I could ride all year long, but a lot of the time it’s too hot to ride. 2011 Battle at the border- 1st place Define your passion in one sentence: Anything with two wheels, and loads of power, makes me happy.

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THE LIFE Featured Club

Sinners M.C.

Chapter: Orlando, FL | Founded: 2011 | Members: 13 Elected Officials: President - Pedro | Vice President - Sammy | Sergeant at Arms - Red and Jeff | Treasurer- Shay | Secretary - Cely | P.R.O. - Shannon

Rocker Interpretation: The aggressive club logo is framed by the rockers that have been bolted or screwed down to signify that the Sinners M.C. is here to stay.

History/Origin of Club: The Sinners are a young, fresh club.

Having formed in July of 2011, the central Florida organization has quickly grasped the concept of unity and family.

Bonded by their passion for motorcycles, the Sinners was formed to exemplify the brother and sisterhood that the motorcycle community embodies.

Club Milestones/ Memorable Moments:Â The Sinners M.C. was officially recognized by the Outlaws M.C. recently.

In every set, it is always a crowning moment to receive the blessings of the community. Their one year anniversary was a moment to be remembered as they themselves recognized all of the hard work and determination that is involved with starting and maintaining a club.

Future of the club: The Sinners M.C. is family focused and family driven. With family being their foundation, the club will strive to serve their community and give back when ever the opportunity arises.

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THE LIFE: FEatured riderS Cliff Small

STATS Years Riding: 18 years.

RIDING STYLE: Street and track.

cliff small

bike(s) Owned: 2006 Kawasaki ZX10R

FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: Arrow Titanium Full Competition Exhaust and CRG Folding Shorty Levers.

Favorite piece of riding gear: Scorpion EXO 1000 Helmet. most memorable ride: Riding with my Kawasaki Demonstration Team up the tight twisty roads of Highway 341 in Carson City, NV to Virginia City.

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Riverside, CA

Kawasaki Event Coordinator

Nina Austin

Indianapolis, IN

Social Worker

STATS Years Riding:

NINA AUstin

8 years.

RIDING STYLE: I mostly ride on the street but looking to start drag racing now that the track is 5 miles from my house. bike(s) Owned: 2008 Suzuki GSXR 1000 FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: My custom paint. Everyone can put the same parts on their bike but a paint job is what really sets a bike apart from the others.

Favorite piece of riding gear: My favorite piece of riding gear is my leather vest representing my all female Xtreme Vixens M.C. most memorable ride: The most memorable ride I have been on was for a fallen rider. We shut down the highway in Vegas to ride for our friend George. All the MC’s and independent riders came together to show their love for him and one another.

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FEatured THE LIFE: LIFE rider FEatured FEaturedriderS riderS Kelly Valdez AKA Mz. Kelz

Atlanta, GA

Construction Engineering

STATS

Kelly Valdez

Years Riding: 5 years.

RIDING STYLE: Street.

bike(s) Owned: 2006 Suzuki GSXR 1000 FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: Kuryakyn handle grips and attachments to my battery so I can charge my GPS, cell and iPod. Favorite piece of riding gear: Heated gloves. most memorable ride: Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. All of the NH backroads that lead up to Mt. Washington are very scenic with wide, swooping curves that just beg for the rider to twist the throttle as hard as their abilities allow them to. The problem is that its only passable for a short time during the year. Its limited to a few short months in the summertime due to the elevation.

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Javier Rodriguez AKA El Presidente

Westampton, NJ

Correction Officer

STATS

RIDING STYLE: Street. bike(s) Owned: 2005 Yamaha Warrior, 2002 and 2005 Limited Edition Hayabusas Favorite BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: My Tiger bike with one of a kind mods like custom front tiger head, engine work, custom paint job by Drummond Custom Air Brush, Radio and iPod hookup with 250 watt amp stereo, LED light kit. To finish it off with a SB Customs 240 tire kit plus custom painted rims.

Favorite piece of gear: My custom painted helmet.

javier Rodriguez

Years Riding: 19 years.

most memorable ride: Â Every ride is memorable because you make new friends every where you ride.

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FEatured THE LIFE: LIFE rider FEatured FEaturedriderS riderS Zorie Barber

STATS Years Riding: 22 years.

Zorie Barber

RIDING STYLE: Street. bike(s) Owned: 2009 Buell 1125R, 2003 Buell XB9R

Favorite piece of riding gear: Rhinotires and Ghost Holdings Saddlebags.

Favorite piece of riding gear: Puma Desmo Boots most memorable ride: Central Park NYC 7.3 mile circuit at 3am with my best bro on dueling RZ-350’s in 1988.

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Venice Beach, CA

Film Producer

Amie Tong

Years Riding: 7 years.

RIDING STYLE: Street.

bike(s) Owned: 2007 Honda CBR 600RR, 2007 Yamaha R1 FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: Two Brothers Racing Exhaust

Engineer/Bartender

Amie tong

STATS

Indianapolis, IN

Favorite piece of riding gear: My Alpinestars Riding Boots. most memorable ride: The Indianapolis Speedway Track

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THE LIFE: FEatured riderS Phil Cuttino AKA Bonafide

Philadelphia, PA

Boutique Owner

STATS Years Riding: 4 years.

Phil cuttino

RIDING STYLE: Street. bike(s) Owned: Honda CBR600F4I

FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: My gold shorty levers and my red chain and sprocket.

Favorite piece of riding gear: My red and black Xelement leather racing jacket. most memorable ride: Taking the scenic route to Atlantic City in the fall of 2010. Nice roads with lots of twisties, beautiful scenery and no tolls. Up to that point, it was my farthest distance traveled. I love riding solo with no time limits and no pressure. The road is all yours, for your pleasure...

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Ghetto

Philadelphia, PA

Years Riding: 17 years.

RIDING STYLE: Street.

bike(s) Owned: 2002 Suzuki Hayabusa, 2003 Kawasaki ZX6R

GHETTO

STATS

Correctional Officer

FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: The Hayabusa’s Myrtle West Swingarm Extensions, Chrome Rims, Power Commander, D&D Full system, Wolo Bad Boy Air Horn Favorite piece of riding gear: ICON Alliance SS Helmet. most memorable ride: Trayvon Martin Unification Ride.

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THE LIFE: FEatured riderS Taneisha Moody

STATS

Taneisha Moody

Years Riding: 9 years.

RIDING STYLE: Street.

bike(s) Owned: 2007 Suzuki GSXR 1000

Favorite piece of riding gear: My purple ICON Chrysalis Helmet. most memorable ride: My very first ride. My club, Double Lyte Posse and I took a short ride through Philadelphia in formation! My Road Captain, Fed and I were leading the ride! Next thing I know my club was chasing me down. Someone sped by me, pumping their palms to get me to slow down...

A monster was born! I guess I never slowed down since then. Catch me if you can.

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Philadelphia, PA

Locomotive Engineer

Jason Fullington

Tokyo, Japan

Owner of AFG MOTOSPORTS

Years Riding:

Started riding off road at 4, street bikes at 16.

RIDING STYLE: All of the above! bike(s) Owned: 2010 KTM RC8R, 2011 KTM RC8, 2012 KTM RC8R, 06 KTM 525 Supermoto, 1979 Kawasaki Custom dubbed “Kawazuki”, also a Ducati Corse Edition Malagutti scoot.

FAVORITE BIKE MOD/ACCESSORY: Of everything I have, I’d say my favorite mods are the full Akrapovic titanium system on my street RC8R, and the Keihin FCR carbs on my Kawi.

Favorite piece of riding gear: Tough one there, I’d have to say my one off Icon One Piece Race suit.

most memorable ride: There are two actually. The first time I raced again in 2011 after my horrific accident in 2010. And a group ride with friends to the Tsunami ravaged region of Sendai Japan, 6 months after the March 11, 2011 tragedy.

Jason Fullington

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MOTO TECH Words: Mark Rozemo Image: Courtesy of Motion Pro

ASK THE PRO WRENCH Words: Thomas Campion

Q: A:

What should I keep in my bike’s tool kit?

There are times I wish I could fit my entire toolbox on my bike but we all know that’s impossible so we gotta cut the fat! Here are some “must have” tools: tire pressure gauge, 4 - 6mm allen wrenches, reversible screwdriver, multi-tool, several miscellaneous fuses and if you have room... an 8,10,12mm combination wrench. If you still have more room you can start adding wire strippers and some electrical connectors.

Q: A:

Got a question for the Pro Wrench?

Send him an email!

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Are torque settings really important or is “wrench tight” good enough?

Yes. Torque setting are very important.

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Priorities words: Eric wood images: Allan lane

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he art of riding a motorcycle quickly around a racetrack is a process that includes processing a large quantity of information. One of the beauties of our sport is that there is seemingly no end to the areas in which we can improve.

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acceleration each corner. At a racetrack that has 12 corners, that’s 36 things to consider before we have even considered anything else (body position, braking technique, etc...). While riders can take in an incredible amount of information on the track, experience has shown that riders can only effectively make changes in one to two areas

at a time. Any attempt to do more than this tends to be more change than the average person can implement with any degree of effectiveness. With this in mind, one of the first jobs of a rider who wants to lower lap times is to establish priorities that allow for the improvement in the most important areas first.

Riders often tend to focus on the corners in which they feel least comfortable. Many times, these “uncomfortable” corners are tight or oddly shaped corners that present challenges in picking a good line or carrying mid

corner speed. In teaching the Penguin School for many years at Loudon, a common problem spot that riders complain about is the middle of Turn 3. This is a slow (35-40mph) corner that is both long and bumpy and

riders tend to feel slow there.

Understandably, they want to get rid of this “slow” feeling (racers always do). While riders can certainly benefit from dialing in this corner, the difference in speed between the fastest and

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improve your skills: Priorities slowest riders at the apex is pretty minimal in terms of outright mph.

This poses the important question, “Is this where we should spend our effort?”

In order to establish the importance of the entrance, mid corner or exit of a given corner, the acid test is actually very simple. Riders simply need to make their best assessment of where the biggest differential in mph exists between the fast riders and the slow riders. In general, these differences are the highest where the outright speed is the greatest. The faster the section of racetrack, the more important it tends to be. Entrances matter most on corners that have the longest braking zones. Mid corner speed is the most important in the fastest sweepers.

Acceleration makes the biggest difference on those corners that lead to the longest straights.

In the study of GPS data that shows precise speed all the way around the track, the largest differences in mph often show up at the point of peak speed in the fastest sweeping corners. Since carrying speed in fast sweepers requires an exceptionally high degree of precision and focus, this is typically where I encourage riders to start. The relief of stress that comes when these fast corners are mastered often frees up room in your mind to conquer other important areas of the track.

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critical to not only good lap times but also to overall confidence.

Riders need to not only establish a sharp, precise turn point but also need to assess their throttle re-application point when working to maximize speed in these areas.

Perhaps the most important areas of focus when it comes to lowering lap times are drives that lead to long straights. The primary reason that a strong drive is so critical is that extra speed generated from early acceleration will last all the way down the ensuing straight. If you compare the benefits in terms of “duration of advantage”, then it is pretty easy to see why long drives can rank in importance above big braking zones or high roll speed corners. The sections of track that precede long straights are typically drive-focused, meaning that riders will often sacrifice a little entrance speed in order to make a sharper turn input that allows the bike to get back on the center of the tire to allow earlier throttle application.

The keys in these areas are to minimize the down time between turning and acceleration, and to “steer with the throttle” as opposed to the bars in using all the exit pavement.

Once the major drives and fastest turns have been conquered, the next order of priority is to maximize entrance speed in the longest braking zones. Since we have established that it is most important to focus on the

fast areas of the track, it only stands to reason that sustaining peak velocity at the end of a straightaway is critical to fast lap times. The study of GPS data has shown speed differentials in these areas that are four to five times greater than those previously discussed in the Loudon Turn 3 example.

However, since braking zones tend to be much shorter than acceleration zones, we should make them a #3 on our priority list after we have mastered the fast sweepers and the longest drives. Developing proper braking technique and evaluating entrance speed velocity are the

important focal points when working in this area.

In the end, clarity of focus is a key to improvement. When riders focus on carrying speed in the fastest sweepers, sustaining entrance speed in the longest braking zone, and creating optimum drives onto the longest straights, they are able to take the original list of 36 things to consider and identify the 6-8 segments that are the most important. Once this list is compiled, riders can then attack the racetrack and work on the areas that will provide the biggest benefits first. After these riders

conquer the critical areas of the track, they will be faster than a large majority of their peers at any event they attend.

This philosophy even applies at the highest levels of racing.

When the field is full of talented riders, the competitors who end up winning are the ones who excel in the fastest areas of the track. It only stands to reason that there is much more to gain in the sections where the differential in speed is the greatest. Since we can only effectively focus on making changes in a couple areas at once, the time taken to evaluate where you are

dedicating your efforts is always time well spent. With this clarity of focus, riders start by making sure that they have placed the major turn effort (the slowest point in each corner) in the proper place to align with each of these priorities, developing their techniques in accordance with the goals they have set, and making progress in the most important areas first. The cycle of improvement continues, feeding the addiction that many of us find to be the most fulfilling sport on the planet.

Until next time, ride fast, ride safe.

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k. I get it. It took a minute... But I completely comprehend now. The only way to express it to those that have yet to experience it for themselves is the following (SBI nor its staff, advertisers or partners condone, advocate the use of needles or injecting anything into any part of your body, or any one else’s body without the expressed written permission or under the strict supervision of a certified physician): Take the highest rush of adrenaline ever experienced, add uncut ground Columbian coffee beans... A healthy dose of fear mixed with the flopping stomach from when you first kissed a girl... Liquify these elements and poor them into a mixer with a six pack of any high potent energy drink... Shaken, never stirred. Take this cocktail and draw it into a syringe...

Find the vein. Take a deep breath. Hold it. Plunge the needle and fill your blood stream with a pure onslaught of sensory overload. Breathe.

You just made your first quarter mile pass.

And the first thing that you want to do is get your ass back up the return road so you can line up again.

Broaden your horizons. Enroll in Rickey Gadson Drag School. If you thought your bike life couldn’t get any better. It can.

Mine just did.

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Do you ever wonder what MUSIC your fellow riders are listening to when they are not on the bike? We do... so we decided to ask them.

Cameron Gray! What’s on your hit list?

Ellie Goulding’s “Lights”. Perfect for being in Miami. M1’s motto is come for the party, stay for the race!

Alex Clare’s “Too Close”. Can’t go wrong with this song. Funky Beats for a Funky Promoter.

Carrie Underwood... This Promoter’s Goddess! She gets me through each and every day!

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offee and cookies or beer and BBQ? Hair and skin care or cool vintage clothing?

All were ripe for the picking at the inaugural Mods versus Rockers event. A wonderful mix of motorcycles, scooters, fashion and food.

Unlike the original Mods versus Rockers “scene� from the sixties, there were no brawls or beat downs with motorcycle chains.

This modern day interpretation of the movement was comprised of stylish, well dressed taste makers enjoying a beautiful September day in Philadelphia.

Mods rolled in on shrieking two stroke Vespas and other scooter makes while the Rockers

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MOD: (noun) An unconventionally modern style of fashionable dress originating in England in the 1960’s.

ROCKER: (noun) Members of a biker subculture that originated in the United Kingdom during the 1950’s. It was mainly centered around British cafe racer motorcycles and rock and roll music. thundered down Front Street, exhaust sounds reverberating off the walls surrounding the Frankford Avenue elevated train line.

“The concept of the event was to bring back the Mods and Rockers from the 1960's into the current days of Philadelphia,” Says Scissor Candy CEO Joseph Berardi. “I'm extremely happy with the turn out of the show.

The turnout was great and the weather was beautiful. You cant go wrong with hot girls, cool bikes, great music and beer!”

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ver six hundred bikes converged onto Charlotte, NC over a September weekend for the first annual Busa Fest, an event dedicated to the Suzuki GSX1300R. Founder and organizer CJ Jamison brought together marquee vendors from the motorsports industry to provide a weekend of fun, partying and riding for Hayabusa owners and enthusiasts. The festival drew riders in from Canada, Vegas, Florida, New York and all points in between.

Of the six hundred plus bikes in attendance, ninety percent were the bike of honor. CJ made it clear though that the event was open to all bikes and bikers.

Harley’s, Honda’s, and Trikes were on hand to join in the fun. This event is one to keep an eye on as it looks like CJ found the formula for something that will only grow in size and participation.

“I think that the first annual Busa Fest turned out great. It was a nice, friendly and positive event,” said SBI’s own Ashon “Capo” Dickerson. “I want to thank CJ Busagirl for the special invite to participate as a judge for the bike competitions. I look forward to next year’s event.”

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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 click on the icon to send clear, high quality, hi res photos.

RIDER// Lion James BIKE// 2007 Triumph Daytona 675 SETATTOO ARTIST// Marianna

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RIDER// Nina Austin BIKE// 2008 Suzuki GSXR 1000 SETATTOO ARTIST// Meerdock

RIDER// Poochie BIKE// 2005 Suzuki GSXR 1000 TATTOO ARTIST// Shadow

RIDER// Will Mulvey BIKE// 2007 Yamaha Fazer 600 TATTOO ARTIST// Furci

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RIDE: SKYLINE DRIVE Words and images: Marika Krejci

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ith scattered rain showers possible all day, three of us leave Gaithersburg, MD to meet up with the rest of the riders at Kate’s Coffee house in Great Falls, VA. We arrived a few minutes before 9am and start walking around

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checking out some exotic cars while we waited for the other rider to arrive. Our group of three quickly grew into twelve. Then the twelve dropped to six as the threat of rain continued.

We mounted up around 9.30

and ventured out onto Highway Route 66 for a brief 15 miles and then exited the highway and onto a 23 mile stretch of scenic, winding backroads that arrives at Route 211.

We took a pit stop to refuel our bikes and ourselves and also

mount the GoPro video cams.

It was time to hit the twisties...

Route 221 to Skyline Drive is comprised of 23 turns within 3 miles, equipped with elevation changes, decreasing radius, double apexes, hairpin turns and 2 clean lanes of asphalt. Â We must have went up and down

the 3 mile stretch of twisties 5 or 6 times! What a rush.

We stopped at the base of the mountain for an impromptu photo shoot of the boys having fun before lunch at BURGERS & THINGS. It’s a cool little dive, conveniently located at

the bottom of the mountain that specializes in made to order burgers. During our meal, we noticed the increasing dark and ominous clouds overhead. The conversation shifted to what to do next, with staying dry being the main focus.

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We decide to split up and our original 3 riders decide to continue on to Skyline Drive and enter the north entrance of Shenandoah National Park, as this was the original plan. The ride is slow but the views are beautiful! No cell phone signal up there so we are unable to track the storm.

Several photo opportunity stops and cell service checks later, we leave the park and head into the town of Mount Jackson, VA, looking for a place to grab an early dinner and wait out the dark sky. Finally, cell service returns as we locate a restaurant called STONEWALL JACKSON. I have to admit that we surprised by their great food

and reasonable prices.

With our bellies and tanks full, our cell phones and bodies recharged... We head home from our adventure. 268 miles later with good friends and good times and maintaining dryness, our two wheeled adventure comes to an end.

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this life: MotoGP/AMA Indy 2012 Words: Tyson Beckford Images: Allan Lane

jump on a flight from Miami Iunknown international heading to Indy for a weekend of adventure with

the great Allan Lane, Mister Motorcycle himself! It’s Saturday when I arrive and Allan scoops me from the airport and we head to the track to get my pit passes and to see all of our friends racing this weekend. I notice Ben Spies’ mother, Mary at the Yamaha hospitality tent having lunch. She was surprised to see me there and suggested we go see Ben in his mobile home and surprise him. I step into the RV and there is “Elbows” relaxing in his lazy boy chair.

He was really surprised to see me after the numerous times that he has invited me to a MotoGP race. After a bit of catching up we leave Ben to get suited up for qualifying which was about to begin. We watched qualifying from pit wall where the bikes fly past us at 200 plus miles per hour. What a rush!

Following qualifying, we headed to the team pits to say hello to our other fellow country man, Ducati’s very own Nicky Hayden. Nicky is cool and calm and ready to ride out but I miss the speedy racer before I can say hello but I was lucky to be able to see him outside of Ducati’s Hospitality. Later that day, Nicky has a bad crash that causes him to be medevaced to the hospital. He suffers a broken hand and a terrible hand but he returns to the track the next day. He’s all smiles like nothing happened.

We were privileged to get access to the Red Bull hospitality room where we spent the afternoon reflecting on the day’s events while we had drinks with the Molly’s. Allan alerts me we still have a night of AMA PRO Flat Track racing to get in!

AMA Pro Flat Track Racing is something that every motorcycle rider needs to see!

I get there and meet the gorgeous Christy Lee who interviews me about my experiences of the weekend thus

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far, Flat Track, SBI, etc... Needless to say, we were in great company as Valentino Rossi was there with us to watch the racing action. It was great to meet him and get a pic with him as well.

Back to the hotel to get fresh for the nighttime adventures in the streets of of Indianapolis. We meet up with the boys from Ducati North America, Tim Collins and Arrick Maurice. What a night it was!

Sunday was the big race day and I need some good running shoes to keep up with Superman Allan Lane! We arrive at the track and are invited in the Yamaha and Ducati garages to watch the race. With Nicky out, I chose to be in Ben’s camp. I was there to watch Ben lead the race until his motor failed.

He could have won the damn thing...

But that’s racing for you.

That evening we have dinner with Ben and a few of the Yamaha team crew members and the famed St. Elmo’s Steak House. We were also joined

by Casey Stoner and his family. It was a pleasure to dine in such great and iconic motorcycle racing company.

Stoner picked up the bill! No one can ever say a bad thing about my Aussie Stoner ever in life or off with your head by the SBI Hooligans... myself included!

After a huge dinner and a short walk, we arrived at the Red Bull Official Closing Party where we ended the weekend of racing with all the MotoGP riders and crews. Man, what a night!

There was far too much fun and too many adventures to list! Next year...

I’ll be there to live it all over again!

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THE NEW ISH MOVOC 16:3 • “Seeing Doubles” T Shirt Motorcycle lifestyle apparel company Movoc 16:3 is coming out strong with a new line of apparel geared to match your shirt with your ride. The Seeing Double shirt features a sharp graphic highlighting the Movoc logo. Available in several color options so that you are sure to coordinate with your bike.

Size: M - XXXL Colors: Blue, Green, Red Price: $20.00 Contact: http://www.movoc163.com

ALPINESTARS • M1 Gloves Featuring the Monster Energy logo on the cuff, the M1 gloves are constructed of full grain leather and designed to provide top protection while remaining flexible. Perfect for the streets, the M1 gloves are an exclusive product from Alpinestars and Monster Energy.

Size: S - XXXL Price: $169.95 Contact: http://alpinestars.com Bell Powersports • Artist Series “Revolver Evo” Helmet Take the high level of quality and safety that Bell is known for, throw in a pinstriper by the name of Skratch and an awesome Bell modular helmet... What do you get? Possible the most bad ass modular helmet ever.

Bell didn’t just hand off a modular helmet to Skratch and tell him to get busy. They got busy first with a redesigned eyeport seal, new chi curtain and a new flip down shade.

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OAKLEY • Kitchen Sink Backpack It seems as though Oakley has thought of everything with this haul everything back pack.

Designed to help you comfortably transport your goods in an organized and fashionable manner, the Kitchen Sink Back Pack securely holds your cell phone to your laptop in padded compartments.

Your sunglasses are securely stored in the top compartment which is compression molded. It’s pockets have pockets! This maybe the last back pack you ever purchase.

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CATALYST RACING COMPOSITES • MV AGUSTA F3 Supersport Set Looking to take your spanking new F3 on the local track to turn in some hot laps but a little nervous about anyone breathing heavy on that OEM bodywork? Catalyst Racing Composites now offers a supersport set of bodywork for the F3 that ships ready to paint.

The set includes the upper, lower, the fender as well as a supersport tail. Catalyst Racing Composites is shipping the set for free when ordered online from the brand new web site.

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THE NEW ISH: Featured Item ICON MOTOSPORTS • ICON 1000 ASSOCIATE VEST Perhaps what is the finest leather vest in production today, the Associate Vest from ICON’s 1000 line crosses over from an article of gear into the realms of moto fashion.

This is not your grand dad’s vest! This is the next level in the evolution of the vest.

The Associate Vest features details that are unrivaled: black oxide metal badging, interior stash pocket, custom black oxide zippers and heavy gauge top stitches. Did we mention that it includes a removable D30 Viper CE Certified Back Protector.

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staff stuff ICON • Overlord Jacket & Pants Allan Lane I don’t think that most riders that own the Overlord Jacket realize that when paired and zippered to the Overlord Pants, you in effect have a rather brilliant race suit. Suitable for the streets, twisties, long hauls and as I can testify to... the drag strip. Having the jacket and pants for over a year now, they are both well broken in and fit as they should.

Admittedly, when I wear them, I had no thought as to zipping them together at the waist as they have been designed.

There wasn’t a more fitting place to test the two pieces together as one than at ATCO Raceway. Not that I was skeptical, but a major concern was mobility and comfort. Was zippering the two going to cause the pants to ride up or restrict movement in my upper body?

Neither was an issue. I was impressed.

After several passes down the quarter, I realized what an incredible piece of kit this was. As individual pieces, they are incredible. Together, they are brilliant. http://rideicon.com Rating: 6 (out of 6)

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THE BACK SHOT!

Image: Allan Lane Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway