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Apple in talks with selfbalancing motorcycle startup Lit Motors

Apple is rumored to be in talks with Lit Motors, a self-balancing motorcycle startup from California. This is actually the second Apple acquisition rumor of the day, as it was reported earlier that the brand was considering buying supercar manufacturer McLaren. For nearly two years, hype surrounding Apple’s clandestine “Project Titan” has bubbled to the top of the automotive charts. The tech giant’s debut in the car world would have serious ramifications inside the transportation industry as well as outside it, but that anticipation was hushed slightly when the brand reportedly laid off dozens of employees and shifted its resources elsewhere. Not one but two Apple acquisition rumors hit the airwave, the first of which claimed Apple was in talks to buy supercar manufacturer and data solutions specialist McLaren. McLaren has since denied the reports, but Apple may also be in talks with a company called Lit Motors. A self-balancing motorcycle startup from San Francisco, Lit Motors is best known for the electric C-1, which uses two single-gimbal gyroscopes to keep itself upright. According to the New York Times, three anonymous sources have come forward confirming the acquisition talks, and Apple has already hired several of Lit Motors’ former engineers. So instead of scaling down or squashing its automotive aspirations, perhaps Apple is simply refocusing. An Apple-branded two-wheeler akin to the C-1 would certainly make a big splash among young people, and the vehicle’s small size could be the perfect fit for those living in crowded metropolitan areas. Lit Motors says the $24,000 C-1 packs many of the same safety features as a modern car, including a unibody chassis with reinforced doors, seat belts, and multiple airbags.

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2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster The Motor Co. invents a Sportster that sports

Harley-Davidson calls its new Roadster a “mash-up,” a comingling of “styling genres” to be exact. One part Dark Custom (there’s barely a glisten of chrome), one part retro-rod (Harley evokes memories of its mid-’50s KHR racer, though I see more 1958 XLCH) with just enough modern sporting hardware for a soupçon of backroad bona fides, the Roadster would seem to be — along with the recently released Low Rider S — a bold move by The Motor Company into the performance cruiser market. More importantly, though, it’s yet more proof Harley is keenly aware of the styling trends affecting its brand long before they

hit the public eye. While other motorcycle manufacturers wait until a styling motif blossoms into a full-blown trend, Harley susses them out at the ground — or maybe we should say café — level. The Motor Company may be the hoariest of traditional motorcycle manufacturers but it is adamant about reinventing its clientele. So, what we have is one basic cruiser — the Sportster — upgraded with rear dampers that, well, really dampen, plus a set of inverted forks that look like they got lost on the way to a GSX-R. Throw in some café racer handlebars, a bobbed fender or two and enough matte paint to finish a Stealth

fighter and you have the production version of what a new breed of speed shops — think Speed Merchant’s Mulato, Deus Ex Machina’s Bald Terrier, etc. — have been quietly customizing for the last few years. But is it actually sporty? By Harley/cruiser standards, absolutely. Like the Low Rider S, the Roadster gains a set of tri-rate gas emulsion shocks. Not a huge leap forward for motorcycling, but a major advancement for the Sportster, especially since they come with a 20-millimetre increase in travel. That’s not a gain to be diminished; when you’re starting with the stock Sportster’s CONTINUED ON P.03

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paltry 65 mm, a boost to 85 mm is very much appreciated. Also, like the Low Rider S, the Roadster gains a semi-modern cartridge front fork. I say semi-modern because, again like the Low Rider S, only one leg has actual damping hardware, the other empty save for springs. Nonetheless, it’s a 43-mm “inverted” affair, just like the latest superbikes and, to complement the sporty intent, Harley has imbued said fork with some seriously beefy triple clamps. You have to admire the designers’ ambition, though, again, like the Low Rider S, the Roadster is somewhat limited in the ground clearance department — 31.1 degrees on the left and 30.8-mufflergrinding degrees to the right. That said, when was the last time you trail-braked a Sportster deep into a hairpin? Or pushed one hard enough through a high-speed sweeper to seriously tax traction? The Roadster will do both with aplomb. Thanks to a steeper rake, turn-in is more precise than that of other Sportsters, though still requiring a firm hand. Once leaned over, however, the Roadster will hold its line come rut or pothole and will run out of ground clearance long before the sporty-profiled Dunlop GT502s (120/70R19 out front, 150/70R18 in the rear) run out of traction. It won’t challenge sport bikes — or even the sportiest of adventure tourers — for backroad prowess, but neither will a Roadster be automatically left behind on a

typical mountain run. Many are the cruisers not nearly as adept at strafing a switchback. This upping of the performance quotient is equally apparent in the braking department. The front calipers may only be twopiston affairs but they grip (relatively) huge 300-mm discs. And not only are they substantial, but said rotors are also floating. No, hell hasn’t frozen over. Yes, those are floating discs on a basic Sportster. Braking power is unsurprisingly prodigious, no “relatively” qualifier needed. Bite is immediate, lever effort moderate and the sheer stopping grip from those sticky Dunlops impressive: on a dry road it was difficult to get the ABS system to kick in. Indeed, the only negative surrounding the brakes is that — the big discs prevent prominent display of one of the Roadster’s most attractive features, the new Offset-Split 5-Spoke wheels. Patterned, says Harley, after traditional laced rims, the new wheels are not only lighter but look like, well, the spoked wheels Harley designers were trying to emulate. Pictures don’t do them justice; they’re far more impressive in the metal. Unlike the chassis, the engine — the Sportster’s traditional 1,202-cc 45-degree V-twin — remains largely unchanged, though, in this rubber-mounted guise, it feels smoother than previous renditions. Indeed, though it will shake like a paint mixer from idle up to about 2,000 rpm, it’s glass smooth at 3,500 to 4,000 rpm, the handlebars and foot pegs remarkably vibe-free for something so inherently unbalanced. Give credit to Harley’s rubber mounting, the Roadster is sport-touring comfortable to 145 km/h and beyond. It is, no surprise here, hardly a powerhouse. The fuel injection is spotlessly precise and throttle response is excellent. But it is still, after all, CONTINUED ON P.05

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Bad Reputations I am the first to admit that when I throw my leg over my motorcycle and hear that v-twin roar to life, my attitude changes just a little. Of course it would, as a rider you know exactly how I feel. Suddenly things seem just a little different, your chest may puff out just a bit more, you can feel your heart pumping and even though every other day of your life your personality is calming to those you meet, today it has a bad-ass edge to it. You don’t have to say a word when you ride past those on the road, but as you glance into the drivers window you pass there is a look on their face that is unmistakable. From behind your dark sunglasses you are a biker and nobody is gonna screw with you today. For about a half a century now the media has depicted bikers as second-rate citizens with an appetite for violence and criminal aspirations, it’s an image that has stuck in people’s minds for far too long. No matter how much good, 99% of the riders do, the message that riders are not the criminals they think we all are takes a long time to sink in. And again, it’s the media that I point to as being at fault for that too. We would like to receive more stories about the good that we do in our communities but I would be preaching to the wrong crowd, we know how much we do for our communities. It would be nice for a change to read a story in the Toronto Star or Hamilton Spectator about how much good a riding club or group of riding buddies have done for a child in need, a friend in hospital, a family crisis or a community in general.

And just when you would think that maybe the tide is turning in our favour even just a little, a report comes blasting across the local TV news, newspapers, news feeds and god only knows what other form of mass media. They showed a large group of riders stunting, and speeding along the 401, intimidating drivers, splitting lanes and at some point during their ride, one rider lost control and crashed his/her motorcycle, only to leave the scene after it caught on fire on the side of a busy urban multi-lane roadway. Now, I am not going to get all righteous because I understand how a group of riders can go from mild to wild, wanting to show off a little and have some fun, but when it goes from having a little fun to just stupid and ridiculously unsafe, those riders involved should be held accountable. For the record, standup wheelies are awesome to watch when done with skill and in a safe or controlled location. That same wheelie however, on the 401 or QEW at speed, in the next lane to cars or trucks. This behaviour is beyond unbelievably stupid. Perhaps it’s inevitable that the some riders in Ontario want to emulate what they perceive as cool, just as we all have at some point in our lives. I don’t remember being that cavalier with any one else’s life. The only thing that this group of riders is really successfully doing is reinforcing the belief that all riders are careless and uncontrollable – the public doesn’t distinguish between sport or cruiser riders or that there are bad apples in every basket. We are all the same to them

– just lowlife bikers. I personally don’t like to see riders putting themselves at risk, especially when it’s preventable by simply making a wise choice - ‘Think before you Ride’. You can give a rider all the reasons to ride with care, the do’s and don’ts, the experience talk and so on but ultimately it’s their responsibility to use that information to their advantage. Reckless riding needs to be tempered with a dose of reality. Consider the effect on your family or loved ones should you hit a rutt, a pothole or some obscure object on the highway like a retread peeled off a semi’s tire while you are sitting on the tank of your R1 doing a buck forty. Maybe someone decides at the last second to change lanes and is too lazy to signal (like that never happens) as you are hot doggin’ down the road lanesplitting as you go. Consider that family coming home from the cottage. Could you lay your head down on the pillow each night knowing that you took some one else’s life because you were just havin a little fun. And if that doesn’t make you think a little, just wait for the little surprise your insurance agent has just waiting for you after you dumped your ride for ANY reason or get charged with stunting. Ha! That little knee slapper of a surprise stings long after the road rash has healed. Oh and I almost forgot - No license and No motorcycle. Now decide if it is worth it. Remember, there are only two kinds of riders, those who have already gone down and those who are yet to go down.

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EBR Motorcycles Announces New 2017 Models

BR Motorcycles struggled a lot in the past, but it looks like it managed to stay alive and actually be profitable as the company recently revealed their plans for 2017, which include a new model to be shown. EBR crew“It has been an amazing summer since the new EBR was launched. You can imagine the challenges of restructuring the new company, but we have made really nice progress building our base for 2017 to launch this week,” said Bill Melvin, owner of EBR. The company is planning to attend the International Motorcycle Show (IMS) in Long Beach on November 18th, where you can expect to see its new 2017 lineup along with its newly formed EBR Apparel division that will provide featuring branded clothing for owners and fans. “Our quality is continuously improving, our supplier relationships established, and now we are looking towards the future,” Melvin continued. “This fall, we have something ‘Quick, Dark, and Low’ in the works that should be exciting for urban street riders, and we are making real progress on expanding the range of models of the 1190 platform, as well as developing and delivering accessories that our EBR riders want.” If you ask me, that sounds exactly like describing a small power cruiser opponent for, say, the Ducati Diavel or Harley Davidson Street 700. We only hope it is going to be more affordable. And regarding at the fact that EBR’s new lineup will include models priced under $10,000 (€8,880), this could be true. EBR’s current lineup holds three models - the 1190 SX performance naked, 1190 RX faired version and the EBR 1190 RS flagship that can be easily used for track racing. The long awaited AX is still being kept in the dark, though. The company definitely had some bumps over the last year, but now it looks like its road has straightened out and will continue to take Erik Buell’s classic motorcycle story further into the future.

Schuberth offers a 5-year warranty on all its motorcycle helmets Schuberth offers a five-year warranty from date of purchase on all its motorcycle helmets – worldwide, without any additional cost, covering the entire helmet and without any loopholes. To bring a claim under the manufacturer’s guarantee proof of purchase is of course required. To avoid purchasers having to hold on to their receipt for five years, they can register their helmet free of charge at http://www. schuberth.com/en/products/motorbikes/warranty-registration.html and upload the proof of purchase. Purchasers can also view the general terms and conditions of business for the guarantee there. Purchasers will note that in addition to wear and tear, only damage resulting from improper use, incorrect care and tampering with or modifying the helmet is excluded from the guarantee. Although damage to the helmet caused by an accident is not covered by the guarantee and will not be repaired for safety reasons in any circumstances, Schuberth does offer the owner the opportunity to purchase an identically constructed helmet at a third of the current, nonbinding recommended retail price. The free registration on the Schuberth website is therefore doubly worthwhile.

2015 Zero Motorcycles Recalled for ABS Fix

Zero Motorcycles is recalling some 2015 DS, FX, S and SR models for an electrical problem that could disable the antilock brake system. A total of only 96 bikes sold in the U.S. are affected. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the DC - DC converter may not have a sufficient power output margin. In addition to the lights and instruments, the converter powers the ABS by converting the battery’s 89- 116 V to 12 V. If the power drain exceeds the capacity, the converter may temporarily shut off. In cases where the high beam, turn signal and brake light are all on, and ABS is required, the added power draw could overload the converter, temporarily disabling the ABS and turning off the lights. Zero discovered the issue during development testing on future models. Their dealers will inspect units equipped with these converters and replace them with a stronger component. Contact your local dealer or follow the link to Zero Motorcycles at the beginning of this article for more information,

Husqvarna - new 701 Supermoto and 701 Enduro

Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to unveil the new 701 SUPERMOTO and 701 ENDURO, two class-leading single cylinder motorcycles that have been significantly revamped for model year 2017. MAJOR ADVANCES Both the 701 SUPERMOTO and 701 ENDURO are equipped with a new generation single cylinder engine that features the latest technology in terms of design and electronics. With an improved power output of 74 hp at 8,000 rpm and torque of 52.4 ft-lb at 6,750 rpm, the 692.7cc single cylinder powerplant continues to offer class-leading performance. With reliability a key factor, the use of innovative solutions such as the active evacuation and forced lubrication of the crankcase ensure long 6,000 mile service intervals. All the latest engine advances provide an extremely low fuel consumption that along with the lengthy service intervals massively reduces the cost of ownership in the long run. Smooth power delivery is guaranteed by the state-of-the-art four-valve cylinder head with its twin spark ignition. With the single overhead camshaft technology allowing for more exact valve timing at higher engine speeds, Husqvarna engineers added an extra 1000 rpm of usable power to the engine. For increased comfort and less vibrations the engine also features a second counter balancer shaft. The Keihin electronic fuel injection features a new 50 mm throttle body that has no mechanical linkage to the throttle grip and offers better throttle response and ride-ability at small throttle valve positions. Carrying Husqvarna’s Enduro World Championship winning tradition, the 701 ENDURO can handle both urban environments and off-road terrain with ease. Equipped with the upgraded single cylinder engine, the all-new 2017 model reaches new levels of performance and versatility. The new poweplant offers an additional 1,000 rpm of usable power with reduced vibrations brings single-cylinder technology to the highest level. With its crisp throttle response, the engine allows riders to confidently tackle off-road adventures as well as their daily commute. Staying true to its Swedish heritage, Husqvarna have given the new 701 ENDURO a fresh look, with a white, blue and yellow color scheme subtly enhancing the minimalistic and modern design. For all details on availability and pricing, please refer to your local dealer.

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Cleveland Cycleworks Moving to US Production

Although the full details aren’t clear yet, Cleveland Cyclewerks has indicated it is moving towards more US production. Cleveland Cyclewerks is best-known for its entry-level cafe racers and choppers, but it also has an interesting electric bike and supermotos in the lineup. The bikes been sold in Canada for several years now; last year, CCW announced GVA Brands as its new Canadian distributor, and in recent months, its products have started to appear in smaller dealerships here, with more than two dozen dealers listed on the distributor’s website. For years, CCW founder Scott Colosimo has said he wanted to build bikes in the US, but was unable to get past red tape and general disinterest in domestic manufacturing. As a result, the majority of the company’s production has been in China, although some parts (particularly their accessories) were made in the US, and bikes were partially assembled by Pit Motors LTD in New Jersey. But now, Colosimo says his company is going to be moving towards more American manufacturing. By email, he told us that “Assembly and manufacturing in the USA, will be on a limited basis for the next 12 months. We will have US EPA and US manufacturing approvals in place by 2017.” That doesn’t mean CCW won’t be making stuff overseas, he says: “Since Day One, our goal has been to produce high quality and extremely affordable product, we will continue with that goal as we grow, and we will have to look at a balance of US manufacturing and international manufacturing.” CCW will continue a relationship with Pit Motors in the US, but will manage much more of the operation itself now from its Ohio headquarters. So, in a few months, will we be looking at made-in-America bikes, assembled from Chinese knockdown kits? Or will most of the parts be actually manufactured in the US? Colosimo wasn’t able to give us all the details, although he did say CCW is looking for investors, to help the company grow more quickly. So maybe if you want to know more, you can buy in? Stay tuned on this one, as CCW is a company that always gets people talking.

The ever-changing Toronto dealership scene is once again seeing a shake-up, with Pfaff Automotive Partners buying Davies Harley-Davidson. Davies (founded in ’92 in Oak Ridges, and in Richmond Hill since ’98) served much of the GTA. Pfaff has been around much longer (founded in ’64), and has focused on luxury cars like BMW, Porsche, McLaren, etc. Pfaff has been involved in the car racing scene for more than 50 years, but there’s no word yet as to whether the company will carry that over to the motorcycle line; the XR1200 series may have dropped from CSBK, but HarleyDavidson classes are still popular over in the Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association series. Find Pfaff Harley-Davidson’s new website at http://www.pfaffharley.com

Harley and The Davidsons TV Show - Big Success Remember that show about HarleyDavidson’s origins that we told you about? The word is, the miniseries was a big success. Harley and the Davidsons aired on Discovery earlier this month, and according to the channel’s numbers, the three-episode run was very popular, with 4.4 million viewers. To put that in perspective, it’s the best single-channel miniseries in three years (since History Channel’s The Bible series). On the three nights it ran, Harley and the Davidsons was the most-watched show (excluding sports broadcasts) for two important demographics: men aged 25-54 and men aged 18-49. Keen motorcycle historians will pick out some differences between actual history and the show’s storyline, but it seems as if viewers enjoyed it anyway. So what are the implications? Remember the last time motorcycles became big

Biggest business on cable TV, and we got Jesse James, the Teutuls, Indian Larry, and the rest of the custom scene? It’s unlikely we’ll see a reality TV takeover like we had back then, but this could open the door to some other shows on vintage

bikes. Triumph, Indian, and to a lesser extent Royal Enfield would all have interesting stories to tell. Maybe zombie brands could become a hot television commodity, even?

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7 – The Motorcycle Times, October 2016

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We left Vancouver moving south through a painless border crossing into Washington. Farmers’ fields of yellow and green welcomed us to the Evergreen State. We rode along the famously scenic Highway 101, where the pavement hung on to the steep hills following the contours of the coast, and the unmistakable smell of the sea lingering over the road made for an unforgettable ride. We spent a night in Washington State and then made our way down to Cannon Beach, Oregon, a small surf town home to the spectacular Haystack Rock - an intertidal monolithic rock. It is a single massive rock and accessible by land at low tide only. Its surrounding tidal pools are home to many creatures and its magnificent presence above the surface of the water has made it a popular sightseeing destination. The next day, we started our journey inland to Portland, but not before making a stop at Ecola Start Park, known as one of the most beautiful sites in America. A mix of arrow-straight pines and gnarled moss-covered Sitka spruce towered over the single lane road filled with tourists’ cars, cameras and maps in hand and doggy tongues hanging out the windows. The ride inland Portland was less spectacular than what our eyes had become accustomed to as we focused our gaze on the ever-increasing urban traffic. The sun was out while we rode into the city - shining brightly on the stones and bricks that made up the historic infrastructure that lined the busy streets. We spent our time in Portland by experiencing the local brews and watching the eclectic mix of people pass us by. The following day as we ventured back towards the coast, the temperature dropped suddenly and drastically. The mist returned to the road, giving an almost eerie feeling. Our speed decreased with the visibility and the twists and turns of the road started to resemble wet spaghetti noodles. The sun did break through occasionally revealing fantastic cliffs covered by

windswept shrubs and the bright sea of pastel blue that crept up in shallow waves onto the shore. We crossed into the Golden State the following day, where we camped among the redwoods - our first taste of the famous evergreens. The redwood species is known for being the largest and tallest in the world and live for thousands of years. Along the road that day we saw signs of the devastating drought and wildfires that have been affecting the area. On the roadside were numerous water-use advisories and firefighters putting out hotspots in the dry undergrowth; a stark reminder of reality for the locals as our care-free journey continued through their homeland. Back on the Highway 1, now dubbed The Shoreline Highway, we were reacquainted with mist and fog along the rugged coastline for the next couple of days. With our sights set on San Francisco, we eventually ventured inland and the heat increased along with the traffic as rural communities condensed into urban suburbs. The steep hills and split-level streets of the Bay Area welcomed us to El Cerrito where we would spend the next few days with Ben’s cousins. Tires and oil were changed, several gaskets replaced, and some electrical gremlins were settled. After several days of sightseeing and maintenance in San Francisco, we started to make our way further South. The long lines of stop and go traffic leaving the Bay Area were demoralizing at first, until we decided to try our hand at lane-splitting, which is common in this part of the world. Even with out wide luggage and inexperience, we made it without incident, despite a few close calls. Continuing down the Highway 1, state parks came and went, closed indefinitely due to the fires. We took a break in San Simeon to have a look at the amusing collection of elephant seals, piled on top of each other sleeping on the beach, blowing sand into the air with each exhale from their long snouts. The following day we passed through Malibu, where the beaches had more people than sand, and money was stacked in house-shaped piles on the

hills. College tuitions rolled down the streets in the form of Porsches, Lamborghinis and Ferraris. We did some more lane-splitting, careful now not to scratch wing mirrors worth more than our bikes and continued riding the white lines on and off through L.A. Speeding through the LA Metropolis, we eventually arrived at the U.S. border town of San Ysidro, got our Mexican motorcycle insurance and topped up on gas. Despite having only spent a couple of weeks in the States, the high cost of everything and the fact that we could easily visit when we were back in Canada had us excited to move on to Mexico. The highway turned in towards gates at the border crossing and we followed the line of ‘Nothing to Declare’. We could have gone straight in to Tijuana without stopping had we not known we needed documents for the bikes. It was our first test of Spanish and a slight test of patience as we bounced back and forth between two offices, but the whole process took less than an hour. We were in Mexico! Riding through and out of Tijuana, the roads were in very good shape and we made good time, stopping only to pay a few tolls. The road became a highway and took us through a cool city called Ensenada that was bustling with people on the streets. Vendors walked through lines of cars stopped at streetlights and there was a fair amount of prosperity from our Canadian perspective, but also many homes that appeared to be crumbling away under the weight of poverty and neglect. As we travelled south into the desert, the roadsides grew more deserted. We passed through several military checkpoints looking for guns heading south and drugs heading north. We had neither, and we always waved through. We passed through little towns, which usually consisted of a farm at either end and a single sandy street framed by concrete and plywood homes covered in dust. Seeing the sombreros bob up and down between the lines of crops was quintessentially Mexican and a delight to see. As the workday ended, hundreds

of farm workers could be seen piling onto big school busses that would take them towards their homes, while workers from the smaller farms walked or rode bicycles along the dirt streets. We spent our first night in El Rosario, and the following day we decided to leave our gear in the hotel and have a day of pure Baja off-road. Relying on just a vague GPS description of our location, it seemed like every little path we took towards the coast took us down impossibly rough washed out roads, most leading to dead ends. One path took us to a fisherman’s beach access and we rode along his beach expecting to make it a good distance down the coast on the hard packed sand. The tide interrupted that plan, and we doubled back to our friendly fisherman, taking his path back up to the main ‘road’. We found more dead ends, got stuck in deep sand, fell off the bikes, and got every bone in our bodies shook out of place. It was fun – but it was hard. On our way home, we passed through fields of classic desert cacti and as the roads improved slightly so did our speed and we raced the sun home. The next night was spent in Guerrero Negro, and the following day’s goal was to make it to San Juanico. The journey to San Juanico began innocently enough as we set out along Highway 1 to San Ignacio. The town is a wonderful oasis of wetland alone in the desert, with a picturesque town square lying in front of an old church shaded by beautiful palm trees. The plan from there was to turn off the main highway on to what the map describes as an ‘improved road’ that would take us to San Juanico – recommended by many locals we had spoken to. After 30 miles of pavement on this road, the luxurious asphalt turned to sand. At first it was fairly hard packed and manageable, and we were able to swivel our heads around to absorb the flatness and emptiness that surrounded us. We passed a few small towns, and then the roads really deteriorated. The sand got looser, deeper and sandier and was interrupted only by big rocks that appeared out of

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nowhere. The sand didn’t dissipate, though sometimes it disappeared momentarily and we navigated stretches of loose rocks the size of grapefruit trying to maintain a decent speed to keep our balance, which made reading the terrain and anticipating obstacles that much scarier. Our thermometers reached 49 degrees Celcious, and between the three of us we dumped the bikes and got back on over a dozen times, got stuck and unstuck on many occasions, and felt elation and frustration throughout the day. In the late afternoon, we came to a gate blocking the road. Not knowing the customs in this area and not wanting to intrude on anyone’s private land, we backtracked a few minutes until we saw a run down camping trailer in the near distance. This trailer ended up being a ranch, and the kind folks gave us cold water and opened up the gate for us with a smile. From what we could understand, they told us the road was bad for another 20km and then it got slightly better. We made it to San Juanico about an hour after sunset that evening and enjoyed the town for a few days where we surfed, ate, and relaxed off the motorcycles. Recovered from the full day journey from hell, we topped up on gas at the local station, which syphoned fuel from one of many massive jerry cans and set off for La Paz. After hours of motoring down the main highway we noticed an increase in humidity that came with the changing climate that allowed for more and more vegetation to break the surface of the sunbaked soil and sand. Spending the night in La Paz, we took the ferry the next day across the Sea of Cortez to Mazatlan, where, over the next few days, we made our way across the country, down through Puerto Vallarta, across to Guadalajara and Atlacomulco, riding around Mexico city and started heading towards the Southern border. We had all noticed a significant increase in our fuel consumption since climbing into the mountains of central Mexico and the bikes were sluggish going up hills due to the elevation. We had expected that and there were no additional red flags - just a need to stop more often for gas. Shortly after passing Puebla, however, there was an unplanned stop when Ben’s bike began to make an odd noise: ‘taka-takataka-taka-taka’... There was a decent shoulder, and after a quick once over it became apparent that the oil was empty. We topped off the oil, but five miles after the emergency oil fill, the bike suddenly died. As he rolled to a stop, a brief look down was all it took to realize that oil was everywhere. We rolled the bike to a patch of gravel off the shoulder and found that the top end of the cylinder had a gaping hole in it. We all realized this was not going to be a quick fix. The busy highway was not a friendly place to flag down fast-moving pickups already filled with food, tires, or people, and of course now it had started to rain. We eventually decided to put the tow straps to use and Dom pulled Ben down the highway for about 5km to the exit for Tecamachalco, riding along the shoulder and coordinating steering and braking over the bluetooth headset. Over the next two hours, we spoke CONTINUED ON P.13 to various

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Well another month has come and gone and the days are getting shorter and temperatures getting colder. Soon it will be time to put our bikes away and reminisce about our extended riding season. I don’t know about you but I had my last ride on Dec 24th last year and was able to be out on my first ride on the 12th of March, literally hours after returning from the 75th anniversary of Bikeweek. I love short off seasons! While the off season may leave a gap in our lives, it’s a good time to do the work we’ve been putting off. Let’s look at a few simple things that you can do while the bike is off the road to ensure you have a reliable and fun start to your riding season. Preventative Maintenance When you know you will not be needing your ride for awhile it makes seeing it apart a little easier. In almost all audio systems you will need to remove the fairing to access things such as the radio, amplifier, speakers etc. With this access it’s a great time to go through and check your wiring and the connections to the various components that make up your audio system. Removing terminals from the speakers and gently crimping them down and reattaching them will ensure solid connections are made. Any terminals that have loosened off during the riding season will be solid and set for spring time. Removing speakers from their mounts and doing a visual inspection is also a good thing, making sure there is nothing that will turn into a bigger issue down the road. Unplug, visually inspect and re-attach plugs going to your amplifiers. You want to look for any wires that may be loose or possible starting to come away from their intended connections. If you have had to insulate any connections with electrical tape or other such material now is a great time to check and make sure it’s in good shape and doesn’t need any attention. Fixing any potential problems now will be less of a hassle as time will be on your side! I have said in previous articles and will say again, poor connections are the number one cause of audio issues. So grab a beer, and get at it! Once you are happy with the components in the fairing you can move to the battery area of the bike. We discussed your charging system last month and how proper maintenance is a must. This is a great time to remove your connections at the battery and do a clean of the battery terminals and all connections going to the battery. In addition to the connections at the battery you will likely have a ground cable that will travel from your battery to the frame of the bike. Following this cable and cleaning the connection to the frame will make for a very solid ground connection. Many components be-

sides your audio system will thank you for this added bit of attention. If you have not tested your battery voltage try it now, after all you’re are already there, what better time is there? But maintenance is not fun, can I not add new goodies to my bike instead? Of course, there is really never a bad time to add new, fun stuff to our bike! There are some really neat accessories that are on the market today with more showing up each day. Additions like these will really increase the usefulness of your audio system. And your overall enjoyment on the bike. One item I have recently seen is an adapter for adding Bluetooth capabilities to your older factory radio. This is a slick part that not only allows you to stream your audio wirelessly from your phone or other Bluetooth device but will also give you full control of your device right from your bikes fairing! With many of our devices being touch screen this type of integration makes me happy, as I can now operate this feature with gloves on, something that I couldn’t do in the past. Additionally, you can keep your device hidden safely away in a jacket, saddle bag or tour pack. Safe from accidently falling off the bike, or being stolen and from weather all without missing a beat! Another thing I have noticed is more and more riders replacing the radio on their bike with aftermarket offerings. This is in part due to some of the older radios simply starting to fail or becoming temperamental in their old age. But would also guess a portion of riders are changing radios to gain additional features not offered by the factory radio or the dealer. Bluetooth was mentioned above and certainly one of the most sought after features today, however other features such as USB support, satellite radio or even navigation are all things aftermarket radios can supply us at a reasonable cost compared to the factory options. Plenty of companies have kits that allow you to plug in a car style radio into your bike giving you seemingly endless features and possibilities. Through the use of adapters you are even able to maintain your handle bar controls with this type of system. In my opinion this feature is always a must have for both safety, as well as convenience. When it comes to replacement radios I am seeing more and more manufactures shifting away from the standard radio and moving to radios that have no moving parts. This is great, as they are very reliable in high vibration environments such as the motorcycles. Keep in mind that this lack of moving parts will mean that you will no longer be able to spin your favorite CD, this may be a deal breaker! As always we welcome your questions. Please submit questions to: readers@themotorcycletimes.ca Until next month, Ride Safe and have fun out there!

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locals and each other to figure out a plan. We eventually settled on a friendly gentleman who agreed to risk driving us to Puebla, despite having invalid license plates on this truck. We lifted the bike into the back of his old tiny pickup, and the truck led the way back to Puebla, bouncing down the highway on loose suspension, wobbling from side to side. Rolling into Puebla after dark and in the rain, we spent the next day discussing possible courses of action. On Monday morning, we went over to Kawasaki Puebla and met the dealership’s owner/manager, Carlos, and his good friend Alberto (Beto).

We explained that we would like to get a used KLR and swap the engines out, to avoid issues with VINs, registration, and importation documents. By the late afternoon, our two amigos had found a 2006 KLR in Mexico City just an hour away. Later that evening, the two of them took the bike apart to investigate the problem. Once the top half of the engine was off and apart, the extensive damage was on full display. The lack of oil circulating in the engine had caused the camshaft to begin wearing against the braces, cams, and valve cover. At high rpms, the metal stood no chance and friction deformed the metal, throwing the camshaft so out of place that it scraped through the valve cover and popped a hole. The good news was

that they didn’t think the damage extended below the piston so it would be a quick fix and we should be back on the road by Thursday. With the donor KLR on hand the next day, Dr. Carlos and Dr. Beto executed the top end transplant. Over the course of the three days, Carlos and Beto swarmed over Howie, and were also on hand to help Dom and Tym out with their own minor bike issues. Ben’s bike was back together by Wednesday evening, and when we asked Carlos and Alberto what we owed them for all their hard work, they said “nothing”. We couldn’t have asked for better people to stumble across in all of Puebla, Mexico, or Planet Earth. When early morning light spilled into the city of Puebla on Thursday,

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I am making progress. Last time we had the engine done and it is back in the newly painted frame. Things were running smoothly and I was certain that it was nothing but smooth sailing from here on in. But, as usual, I was wrong. I have to get the bike rolling and be able to push it around the shop as well as get it off the precarious perch on my bike jack. That darn thing always makes me nervous. You jack up the bike with only a couple small contacts with the jack and watch it lean drunkenly to one side or the other. Granted, I have never had one fall over but there have been a few close calls. When I stripped the frame for painting, I had the unusual foresight to think to paint the headlight ears so they are ready. I have seen front fork tubes available from different sources for years. That is, until I needed a set. Now everyone is out of stock. I think that they are a Z1 Enterprises product. I try to buy most stuff from Reproduction Decals in London, mainly because they have done all the crappy stuff connected with bringing stuff in past Canada Customs. There is free trade and no duty but customs charges can end up being as much as the part cost. Anyway, they are out of stock and have no idea when they will get more. I can’t stand sitting and waiting as we have discussed before, so I go to a couple other places with no luck and then directly to the main source at Z1. Out of stock with no chance of delivery for a month. I waited the aforementioned month and enquired again and was given no firm answer so,

off to evilbay I go. There is another supplier in the US who has them in stock, at two and a half times more money. I fight with it a while but am eager to get going again so I bite the bullet and pay the price. He was great to deal with and even snuck some extra pieces in for me. Then, when the box arrives, it has a Canada Customs fee attached for an exorbitant amount which I pay, begrudgingly. Again with great foresight, I already polished up the fork lowers so I figure out how the forks go back together and assembled them. I slide them into the triple tree clamps and remembered the fork ears and after tightening the forks into the top mounts, looked down on the floor and saw the new fork ear rings and their seals sitting there. A few derisive curses later, a quick dis-assembly and an even quicker re-assembly and the forks were complete. Now, the next step is to put on a wheel. The one I got on the bike cleaned up pretty nicely and I polished the hub then went looking for front brake shoes. It seems that since the 3 early years of Kawasaki 500’s were the only years with front drum brakes that the relative rarity warrants a price double of what they get for the newer rear shoes. I found the best price on ebay again and ordered them up. They arrived quickly with no extra invitation to contribute more of my money to the benefit of Canada Customs. For once, everything assembled easily and with a new tire installed by my local bike shop the front end is complete. Oh yeah, I even remembered to put the front fender on first rather than having to skin my knuckles using

an open end wrench to bolt it on after the wheel has been installed. Now the black cloud descends again. I had a nice looking rear wheel from another bike that you will hear about later so I decided to use it for this bike. As mentioned a little while ago, I had bought tires locally and, with the bike now sitting with a front end and a centre stand, I was able to bring the rear wheel in to have the tire installed. I don’t know about you, but I really hate putting tires on. More to the truth of the matter, I really hate taking the old tires off struggling with never enough levers and then having to resort to screw drivers while doing contortions and then having the bead pop right back in again. The cost of having the local guy do it is worth every penny. And, he doesn’t charge too much as long as you buy the tires from him. At any rate, I dropped off the wheel and went away on holidays expecting to come back to a mounted new tire. Fraid not. When I dropped in to pick it up, I saw the wheel sitting more or less where I had left it but it had no tire on it. As a matter of fact, the wheel looked like it had been brutally beaten. Which it had. Our guess was that somehow water had frozen in it and distorted it badly. It had not been evident with the old tire on there but without it, yuck.. I was saving a really nice wheel for an upcoming project but had to run home and get that to donate to the pushability of this bike. The other bike may have to wait for a new rim and spokes and I think I should learn how to spoke and true a wheel. That could be fodder for another whole story.

We’ll see about that later. The new tire is on the rim and it looks good. I will mount that soon because again, with foresight, and let me add that I don’t know where all this foresight suddenly came from, I have the new sprocket installed, the hub polished and the brake shoes installed. This bike will be shiny until the typical 2 stroke splooge starts creeping over everything from the exhaust back. But, as they say, presentation is everything. Meanwhile as I pat myself on the back for the engine, frame and wheels, I am stricken by the sad reality that it is time to get the paint work out to my painter. He is an immensely talented painter but he doesn’t paint bikes for a living. He does paint on kitchen cupboards. My good luck has it that he loves to work on motor vehicles. He doesn’t charge me what he should, does an excellent job and then thanks me for letting him do my job. He does however, take an awfully long time to get my stuff done because he does it in between his real gig of painting doors for different cabinet shops. I was given a tank by another Triples Board member and I have the one that came with this bike so I thought that I could just pick the best one. Well, the one that came with the bike, again remember, it was a bitsa, is the wrong year. If I want to do a more exact restoration, I have to use the right tank which happens to be the one given to me for free which had a few dents. The only difference is that the correct one has a removable separate gas cap while the wrong one has a flip up cap. But, anyone who knows these bikes will know

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immediately that the tank is wrong so, it’s the banged up one that has to be done. It also seems that almost every one of these bikes is missing a left hand battery cover. Likely what would happen is that when they put the bike away, they took off the cover and removed the battery and then the cover disappears. It is an over used phrase but very appropriate to say that the covers are scarce as hen’s teeth. I looked to various suppliers but refuse to pay $300 for a cover so the next step is to appeal to the hoarders on the Triple Board. Someone who does not do 500’s at all but concentrates on H2 750s had a cover that was on one of the 750s that he had bought. It turns out that it was indeed an early 500 cover and he gives it to me for nothing. My favourite price. I have to weld on a bracket to hold it on but that will be down low on the bike and not overly noticeable. We’re ready to proceed. The tank and covers are now awaiting a bit of body work and paint with the painter. I have given him the decals to apply and then clear coat over them. The decals used to be the responsibility of the LSW, my Long Suffering Wife but she has succumbed to the pressure and refuses to take on this burden. Truthfully, she always did an excellent job of it because I am certain that I would screw them up completely. But when she did this, we would not get the clear coat. So having the painter with his experienced and steady hands do it turns out much better. It also makes for less marital discord which is an advantage when you are already trying the patience of a very patient woman by bringing home rusted hulks of bikes and telling her that they will be beautiful some day. The bike is a roller now and the tins are out to be painted. There is no way to further avoid doing the wiring. I ripped it apart knowing that I would most certainly remember where everything went and how it all goes together. You know, there are all kinds of different coloured wires leading to instruments, horns, ignition, lights and just one guy to figure them out. I have the wiring diagram and I study it, trace wires, wonder what the heck this one is for and plug them in. Luckily, this wiring harness is in pretty good shape. It hasn’t been cut and spliced by previous owners or chewed by hungry squirrels and mice. It seems to be going ok. It’s a job that can’t be rushed but it comes together. We’ll leave it at that. The exhaust is another story. It is rusted There are no holes but the rust runs deep and the pitting is deep too. There are replacement whole exhaust systems available if you are willing to sell your soul or one of you kids. I am open to neither so I think the other secret bike will donate its not-too-bad exhaust for this one. It is cleaning and buffing up admirably. It’s not perfect but it is 45 years old. It should work. We’ll have to see. It is just a matter of time before it is all back together and I have finally figured out which wire goes where and which ones should have never been connected in the first place. Oh yeah, I just forgot, I haven’t done a darn thing about the carbs. That will be next. Ultrasonic baths, stinky carb cleaners and the LSW saying that she smells something bad and that I promised not to use carb cleaners in the house are all on the way. That’s the fun stuff. Synching carbs and finally kicking her to life after a large number of years or even decades passing is the point where you really get some real satisfaction. Sleeping Beauty awakes. It nearly brings a tear to my eye. Another one rescued. I think I will pat myself on the back..

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Many bikers get into motorcycling through messing around on dirt bikes up north or through a well-meaning parent who finally gives in to constant pestering for a motorized two-wheeled something. But Red Knights Motorcycle Club, Ontario Chapter 13, President Betti Merlin got into motorcycling on her own terms. “My husband originally was interested he rode first and then I just like to ride. I like to drive cars, I like things with wheels.” She simply thought her husband was having a typical ‘mid-life crisis’ going out riding with the guys all the time. After a couple of years he was going out with groups of 10 or more people with women riding on the back and that kind of thing. “I went for one ride on the back and I hated it,” Merlin confides. Motorcycling didn’t end there for her but she had no intention of riding on the back. “He went away to a car show the following weekend and I went ahead and got my licence,” she laughs. “I just knew it was something I really liked.” “That’s not to say it isn’t great and lots of people do it and they’re comfortable with that, but for me personally that really wasn’t an option,” she says of riding on the back. She’s retired now, but Merlin’s husband was a firefighter and she was involved in emergency services during her career. Her husband passed away about three years ago - he was president of the club and the provincial association. Merlin, now in her mid-50s, rides a black 2006 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and has been riding for about 10 years. WORLDWIDE FIGHTERS The Red Knights are a group of active or retired firefighters and their families and the Ontario 13 Chapter comprises the area including Northumberland, Peterborough and Durham counties. “Right now there are about 22 or 23 chapters in Ontario. And Ontario 13 which is Cobourg, were sponsored by Ontario 7, which is Belleville,” she says. Some of the members thought it was a bit far to go for meetings so they started to drum up some interest locally. Merlin and her husband were charter members. Merlin’s chapter does not have nicknames - some have pseudomyns in their fire departments but not really in the club. The Red Knights are a world wide organization with more than 10,000 members in about 19 countries, Merlin says. “We’ve got members from Cobourg, Port Hope, we got one member in Courtice, Millbrook,” she says. The Red Knights Motorcycle Club itself was founded in 1982 in the U.S. The motto they have is ‘Loyal To Our Duty’ and it’s a firefighter pledge, but Merlin says that’s what it’s all about for them. Once a firefighter always a firefighter so Red Knights tries to incorporate that sense of brotherhood and a real sense of family. “We’re still a group that bands together to make things better,” she says. For the most part you have to be a firefighter to join the Red Knights. There is a

capacity within each club where they can have a certain ratio of non-firefighter associate members but it’s not common. Plus some events are full member-only events. The Red Knights also have an international convention each year, with this year’s held in Wisconsin. She couldn’t make it to this one but rode down to San Antonio, Texas, last year. She says the Red Knights are planing their first convention in Europe in 2020 - in France - and members are pretty stoked and she hopes to make it there. You can get information on their international group at www.redknightsmc.org. IN MEMORY OF SCOTT This year marked the 13th year of the annual Scott’s Ride in memory of Bewdley fire chief Scott Robinson who died in the line of duty on April 1st of 2004. Scott’s Ride raises funds for Camp Bucko - a Burn Camp for Kids in Ontario. Ontario 13 also supports the Big Brothers -Big Sisters annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser. “First of all it’s a memorial ride,” Merlin says. “There’s actually a Scott in all of this. Her husband helped start the ride and this pre-dates their involvement in the Red Knights. Scott held Camp Bucko close to his heart and when the ride was started it was a natural choice to keep going. As the event grew they asked the Red Knights to take over the ride because it had grown so large - perhaps 80-100 riders were showing up. So far the club has donated more than $30,000 to the cause. MAKING A BIG SPLASH The Red Knights International Firefighter Motorcycle Club also sponsor one recipient to receive an honour known as the Perry Carter Award. Each chapter nominates a member for the Red Knight of the Year. Among the qualities that would qualify one for nomination includes inter-chapter contact, a high attendance at club events and someone who represents the Red Knight’s standards to the general public. RKMC Ontario 13’s own Henry Heideman was honoured as the recipient of this award in 2014 - he served as past president of RKMC ON 13, inaugural Association 6 president along with many other accomplishments. Like many clubs, one of their challenges is attracting younger members. “For the most part the general membership is of the mid-40ish and higher,” she says. The club has a presence on Facebook for members-only and they also have a public website where you can get more information about the chapter (www.rkmcon13.ca). She says the website has been a boom for club - in just the weekend before we spoke Merlin says they received three applications. They do more than ride as well. They meet for a communal breakfast on the second Sunday of each month all year long. In the non-riding months they get together on a regular basis and enjoy potluck dinners, card parties, bowling and games nights.

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PUB Fiction – Gas Bar and Grille. Close your eyes and picture Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman) in the iconic dance scene doing the twist at Jack Rabbit Slims Restaurant to Never Can Tell in the movie Pulp Fiction. It’s a scene that sticks with you long after the movie is over along with the cool car booth seating. Wouldn’t it be cool if there were a place like Jack Rabbits? Well, there is, sort of. It’s as close as you are gonna get in these parts reminiscent to Jack Rabbits. It’s located right here in southern Ontario and it goes by the name of Pub Fiction Next time you are out for a ride and feel that rumble in your stomach for some good grub or just want to chill for a while with a buddy or two to enjoy a cold refreshing beverage consider a little detour to the intersection of Wilson Street and Hwy. 53 (Garner Rd.) Walking through the door you’ll notice the décor is not that of your run of the mill pub, slightly upscale mixed with a bit of gear head flavour, the cool factor is immediately evident but may take more than one visit to fully appreciate and notice all that adds to your experience. Two full size motorcycles are hung from the ceiling flanking the one of the few establishments I know of which boasts an ice rail built into the bar to keep your frosty beverages frosty. Over to the spacious dining area a lime green 60’s Camaro is centre stage and fully equipped

with booth seating for four lucky guests. Pub Fiction also offers live entertainment during weekends from their spacious stage. And if you are so inclined and weather permits, there is good size outdoor patio for you to socialize on. Like many pubs I have visited, the menu includes some of the prerequisite pub fare expected by most guests, but Pub Fiction has taken the liberty to expand their fare to include some healthy dining options and a few chef inspired house specialties. My visit had to include a sam-

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11 time Mopar Canadian Superbike Champion Jordan Szoke competed in the first ever SMART Trial held September 18 at the motorcycle haven of SMART Adventure Programs in the beautiful Horseshoe Valley just outside of Barrie ON. This was a first time event for the area and promoted newcomers to the sport with a Trials School held before the event. Fees were low and morale high as the competitors invaded the valley for the first time. “I have ridden trials since I can remember.” says Szoke. “It teaches you control and patience, something I have been able

to transfer to Superbike racing. I use trials as way to prepare myself physically and mentally for the demands of chasing down Superbike podiums.” Szoke finished with 1 point on the day and in top spot in the Expert Class. “We have enjoyed a few days here in the valley soaking up the terrain training on my bicycle at Hardwood Hills and Horseshoe Valley. It’s beautiful here and I was enthusiastic to support this first time event. Big thanks to the organizers and supporters who made this happen. It is a lot of work to prepare and organize an event and their effort does not go unnoticed.”

Beaubier Takes MotoAmerica Superbike Crown in New Jersey

Reigning MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier hung on to earn to earn his second straight title at the final American National of the season last weekend at New Jersey Motorsport Park. The Monster Energy/Graves Yamaha YZF-R1 rider required only a pair of conservative finishes in N.J. to take the crown, but almost lost out in the final calculations to team-mate and four-time Champ Josh Hayes. In the opening race of Sunday after-

noon’s program, Beaubier ran with the leaders but eventually eased up to place fourth. Hayes did much of the leading, fighting for first against the YoshimuraSuzuki GSX-R1000 of Roger Hayden. In the end, Hayes just missed out to Hayden at the line by .104 of a second, a close second that might have been crucial for Hayes in the Final series points. In the final standings, Beaubier took the crown by six points over Hayes and just seven points ahead of Elias.

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went out on circuit and it was difficult to find the same feeling i had in practice - but i decided to push from the start and then I had a big moment at turn 7. So I said ok “quiet”, and then step by step caught Valentino. When I overtook him I stayed calm for one lap and then opened the gap. It’s an important victory because since Austria and Germany we’ve not been able to win again in the dry. Here was a great point on the calendar to attack, and win. It’s a nice advantage but we have to stay focused because crashing is very easy - now we go to Asia and that’s one of the most difficult points of the season. We know on some circuits we will struggle more and some less, but we need to keep calm.”

Rossi: “Lorenzo was stronger” Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi was the man on the move in the early stages of the race at MotorLand as the Italian chased down initial leader and future teammate Maverick Viñales (Team Suzuki Ecstar), but Rossi found himself caught by championship rival and leader Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) after trying to make a break for it. With the second half of the race having proved the worry for the Italian, his fears

were proved slightly true as teammate Jorge Lorenzo was then able to reel in the rider from Tavullia, passing him and making it stick - before Rossi made a mistake in the final laps and ran wide; forced to settle for P3. We worked throughout the weekend to try and be stronger in the second half of the race but unfortunately it didn’t work how we wanted it. Lorenzo was stronger than me in the second half of the race.

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Alex Marquez: First Moto2™ podium It has been a long time by world champion standards since Alex Marquez (Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS) last stood on the podium, with his last top three finish coming in the sensational end of season showdown at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia in 2014. That day, the rider from Cervera had a world championship to win, and with key title rival Jack Miller having bolted at the front, it was a necessity if the crown were to remain in Spain. Marquez, in one of the most incredible Moto3™ season finales in recent seasons, kept calm and fought back through the pack to bring it home on the podium - and declare himself 2014 Moto3™ World Champion. The move up to Moto2™ for the Marquez proved a tough one initially. Scoring good points and taking some solid finishes in his rookie year, the Spaniard first fought for the podium at Brno in 2015, eventually coming home in P4. His second year in the intermediate category has been a difficult one interrupted by crashes - largely from frontrunning positions - but a first front row in Brno and a good run of top five finishes set up the EG0,0 Marc VDS rider well for his home round at MotorLand Aragon, and Marquez topped FP3, remained on provisional pole until the last minute - and then took the lead of the race on Lap 1. Then passed by polesitter Sam Lowes (Federal Oil Gresini Moto2), Marquez followed in the wake on the Brit and kept his own pace, several seconds clear of those chasing - until the final laps. In those final laps, it was teammate Franco Morbidelli who was the man on a mission, turning his Warm Up speed into sensational race pace to chase down the man on the other side of the garage and catch him. Morbidelli just passed Marquez into the final turn, before the Spaniard hit back and crossed the line only thousandths ahead - ready for the attack and taking his first podium finish to give the team their first double podium since 2014. Back on track to test on Monday, Marquez’ focus now shifts to the Twin Ring Motegi - where he took his first ever win in the world championship when he won the Moto3™ race as a rookie in 2013. Alex Marquez (P2): “I am really happy to finally be on the podium now in my second season in Moto2, last year was not easy for me. I know that a result like this can really build my confidence so this is an important moment for me. At the beginning of the race I felt really good and was able to follow the pace of Sam Lowes. At the end I was struggling a little with rear grip and it was difficult but I was prepared for Franco when I saw him inside on the final corner.

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How I learned not to cross it. Ok, maybe just one foot david rusk

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We are about to enter a very subjective area. Nothing so simple and concrete as reference points, brake zones, lateral force or horsepower. All these can be measured and observed but the line, well the line resides somewhere in the grey matter between our ears. Everything else rides pillion, timidly peeking over our shoulder. Restricted by our ability to process the incoming data, it all has to wait for us to set the limits, our limits. I’m not referring to the most efficient path around the track or your favourite set of corners, which I believe also lives inside the rider and not on the pavement. What I’m talking about is a very serious and often very deadly line. A line that hides, giving no indication of where it lies until stepped on, then the fun really begins. Do you stumble clumsily over it or can you manage to slowly retreat. You know the one, even though it lurks waiting to pounce from a different spot in each of us. Let me take you there, let me tell you about my line. Push. Raise my eyes to go faster. Push a little more and I control everything. Push a little more and suddenly between the horizon and my mind, the world slows and my path through it becomes effortless. Push a little more, until the roar falls silent. Push a little mo…( insert sound of a deafening claxon blaring in my ears and flashing red lights that blind me ). Instantly the world jumps to warp ten and all my methodical, precise and delicate actions become a panicked rush. Smooth caress’s regress to stabbing jerks at the controls. Perception that was all seeing and all knowing just a moment ago tunnels into streaking colors and bizarre new sensations. Just like that, I see and know nothing. In a nano second my line jumped from the shadows teeth bared, ready for the kill. Sublime behind the dreadful sound of chattering forks and the fixated vision of whatever you’re about to collide with, lies the realization that you just crossed your line. This time with both your damn feet. What happens next is, or was a mystery to me. I’ll explain. When I first crossed over with both feet it was utterly overwhelming. I was young and some might have said stupid or crazy and in retrospect, well... I was ripping along pretty good but smooth. Not racing down the straights to see if I could out brake Lawson or the King in a last corner effort to take the win. Just fast and steady. At this point I had better say “at least on this day” or some of you who know me are going to call bullshit on that one. So it’s never shocked me that my first time occurred on the exit, not like the majority of panic situations, on the way into a corner. I’ll save those for another day when I’ll explain the true mean-

ing of the phrase “This might hurt a little bit”. Deciding to wick things up a bit, I was venturing deep into the powerband of my shiny new RZ500, something I previously had only done in a straight line. Swooping down to the apex with the engine softly burbling off pipe and the throttle closed, I had a serious decision to make. I needed to get things on the boil either before reaching maximum lean angle or wait until the back half of the turn when I started to stand the bike back up. To do otherwise was to risk a nasty high side as the two stroke beneath me switched from mundane to monster. I chose correctly and decided to wait. My mistake came a moment later, when anticipation overruled my patience. Here’s where all those tangible aspects play out. Contact patches, throttle application, available grip, too many ingredients to list. Everything that defines our experience, what makes riding euphoric for us. Simultaneously in control of countless things. Physics, mechanical engineering, psychology, hell even time itself, all commanded by the rheostat lightly held in our right hands. Needless to say my euphoria was about to darken quite a bit and rather quickly. Past the crucible and focused on the spot where I planned to be fully upright and on it hard. Anxious for the reeds to open, to feel the engine clear it‘s throat and start to sing… Wait, was that a glimpse of King Kenny’s yellow and black OW, disappearing in a haze of blue? I started to pick the throttle up and instantly my perspective changed radically. Feeling my legs and feet above the rest of my body, I was looking along outstretched arms somehow still attached to the clipons as the dancing Yamaha far below me tried its best to break my death grip. In that moment staring down at a tachometer far into the red, with my seat skipping from side to side and as I managed to pull off an almost perfect handstand, I do think I coined the term ‘doing the superman’. Maybe it was more like, Wholly @#*^ ! Thinking back about it now, the latter seems more the likely. Not over the line yet, everything still flowed in that wonderful slow motion that is so beneficial when things are right and when things go wrong, well it either gives you time to react or just prolongs the agony. I’ll always be amazed at how many thoughts can register in those fleeting moments of hyper excitement. The chirp of the back tire as my mount jumped left to right and back again. How I thought I must stop that before something breaks, though from up here, regaining control could be a slight problem. The concern over seeing a rev count of 12000, a speed of 90 KPH and imagine, the check engine light on ! Seeing the front wheel whir from under the fender and taking note of how the sun glinted off the side panel, partially obscuring the snazzy designation V4 printed there in red. How those four

beautifully crafted expansion chambers trailed wisp’s of blue in such a cool zig zaggy pattern as they whipped back and forth. All absorbed and understood in an instant, from altitude no less! Cursing Newton and his infallible law, I made my landing. Not on the roadway as suspected but on top of my bucking motorcycle which quieted substantially as I managed to chop the throttle and slid from gas tank to seat. For a moment, pain and I wondered if I’d ever be able to have kids. Still mid corner but now perfectly upright I crossed my line faster than my uncontrolled RZ shot across the roads center line. My mind screamed at me to look around the corner, just look the right way and everything will work out. I knew what to do but do you think I could ? Not a chance. A naked Farrah Facett (it was nineteen eighty-five after all) beckoning seductively from the exit wouldn’t have stood a chance of breaking the paralyzing fear that gripped me. I had the time, the bikes suspension had settled enough to make the turn. My speed, being reduced somewhat as a result of my brief test flight, was well within limits. The person in supposed control was back in his rightful position. So what happened, why did I ride straight into the opposing ditch that day? All that was required was a simple push on a now calm handlebar and I would have sailed around that bend into serenity. If my eyes, so close to my brain were immobilized, something as far away as an arm just wasn’t going to happen. There was no push, no turn, no braking, no anything. Why? Well I did figure it out, how to save myself next time and it wasn’t after deconstructing the accident like one would think, although that path of investigation can pay huge dividends. Usually more so for the physical aspects to a crash. But for the line and its voracious power over the human mind there is only one tool in our quiver available to us. Our one recourse is to seize the weapon from our opponents hand. Regain control of our computer. We must instantly unlock the sleeper hold the line has put on our brain. The brilliance and the simplicity of your escape is displayed to us every time. You instantly perceive what is going wrong, what is about to go wrong and what you need to do in order to make it right. Every little detail is visualized in your head, all in a split second, every time. Being able to break the paralysis is the key and if you can’t, well unfortunately there is only one outcome and it’s nothing but bad. Now for the hard part or maybe it’s the crazy part, you decide. If last time I froze and crashed, how do I change that. Do it again ! That’s right. Search out the enemy, observe it‘s actions and then with a small expeditionary force probe the line, always ready to counteract. At this point I’m kind of leaning towards this whole process being on the crazy side and since I do recall being called crazy earlier in my life, or was that

stupid… Or maybe stupid for being so crazy? That’s acceptable, Crazy it is. The brilliance is in the simplicity of it all, really. After my first few battles with the line, each resulting in a crash and each treated as a training exercise (that would be the crazy bit there), I began to sense how to win the war. I was finally able to will my body and mind into performing the what now seems easy task of ‘look, lean, believe’. Look through the turn, instinct will let go of the brakes for you and apply counter steer to the correct lean angle (which will amaze you) and you’ll find yourself sedately carving into safety at which point you will believe. Trust me, when you’re at the point of no return, the do or die moment, you will here the teacher. Whether you’re able to follow the commands, whether you’ll be able to turn away from your personal messenger of death, depends on your will power and experience. If you make it, if you listen and obey. If you can briefly overpower your primal instincts and if you can control the shaking and hide your dinner plate sized eyes. If you can pull off the disguise of a lifetime, just flash the peace sign or a thumbs up to your buddies and ride off, thankful bodily fluids don’t show through leather. I’ll give you a little advice on how to be successful in your cover-up attempt. When you pull up to your buddies, stop a few meters away for a couple of reasons. First they won’t be able to see you trembling like a leaf and second you can get away with hand gestures because, if your like me, you won’t be able to talk. Now that I think about it, it could be problematic releasing your grip on the bars, so maybe just a slight nod, which shouldn’t be hard since everything will be ‘nodding’ at this point. Then check to make sure your in first gear, check again and channel all your resources to the control of your hands for the upcoming, impressively smooth getaway. Then get the hell out of Dodge before the town crazy shows up, raving half formed obscenities. Yep, that would be you if you don‘t do something in very short order. One last recommendation, always wear a dark visor and keep it down! Not long after my first, not so good exploration across the line came the next and the next and well, you get the picture. Never crossing into panic on purpose mind you but as I became more aware of where the line is drawn inside me, I was and am able to edge up to it and cautiously place one foot on the wrong side. Pushing my line a little further away each time. Sound crazy or to you, maybe stupid? Well, could be it’s not your thing but if you want to become faster and vastly more confident, get to a track and remember, sometimes you have to be just a little bit crazy. Next time, the correct response to sadistic health care providers and instructions on how to properly clean the inside of your leathers.

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