The Weekly Dirt: November 30th, 2011We feed your dirt bike cravings with some scheduling news, and a trip around the world to check in on a few of the top one-off races… and all in less than 80 days.
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We all know by know that motorcycle mirrors don’t show the whole picture. How many pucker moments have we had when overtaking, to find out that some crazed cager has crept up behind us?
Here’s a product that might help your safety, and it’s not a machine gun. A centrally mounted mirror with 180° visibility. [...]
The French motorcycle exhibition, the “Le Salon de la Moto” opened its doors after 4 years absence. What used to be called the “Mondial”, and what was a real international motorcycle show, has turned into a small provincial exhibition.
Apart from a few minor new things, the show was lackluster. Placing it after Eicma makes [...]
If everything went according to plans, I should be heading back to the office from Paris, after the Paris Motorcycle Exhibition 2011.
As usual, you get loaded down with press packs from any self-respecting motorcycle manufacturer, so I guess I should be something like this: …
View original post here: On My Way Back, Guess What [...]
Head West, Young Man!Letter of the Week
I love to ride single-track trails but live in Wisconsin, which is somewhat of a desert of off-road trails, so my dad and I have to travel three hours to the nearest trail, which is a drag! In your opinion, what is the best state/area to travel to and [...]
I can’t imagine anyone making this on purpose. I rather assume it’s a college prank gone too far. Why would anyone transform a motorcycle, let alone a moped, into this….
Just look at it…. see the wicker basket???
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View original here: WTF of the Week: Moped Apehanger
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Yamaha not only make motorcycles, but they also sell helmets. And as we know, circulating air in our helmets is important, since it minimizes fog, and brings in fresh, cool, air.
But helmets are also bacteria traps, especially when you’re sick. Yamaha Brazil are advertising their helmets with Oxi-Sanitation, meaning the helmets are aired properly [...]
Bonhams Motorcycle Auction Kicks Off With A Collection Of 50 Barn FindsVintage and Classic Motorcycles at The Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show, 18th February 2012
Bonhams are pleased to announce a new sale of Vintage and Classic Motorcycles to be held at The Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show, 18th February 2012. The show takes place at The Bath [...]
Interesting, but very dangerous, way of stopping speeding motorcycle in Vietnam….
…Throw a fishnet over the rear tire!!!
I prefer the solution in the photo..
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Continued here: Vietnam: Using Fishnets To Stop Motorcycles
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A Day In The DirtWhere Racers Eat Turkey
All you motocross and off-road fans know that when Thanksgiving rolls around, the Pala MX facility fills with motor homes, toy haulers and a large number of fans and racers who are ready to start their turkey eating weekend off right. The cool part about Day In The [...]
The John Deere colors are probably one of the most recognizable colors in the world. John Deere agricultural equipment can be found in any part of the globe, so the green and yellow is something many people immediately identify as John Deere.
So it’s no surprise that many motorcycle owners customize their bike in John [...]
I’m on the way to the Paris motorcycle exhibition, the “Le Salon de la Moto” 2011.
They’ve been not active for four years, thanks to the financial crisis, but now are back with a vengeance.
Hopefully, there’ll be some new motorcycles, but I doubt it..
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View original post here: On My Way To The [...]
Alpinestars Holiday Parking Lot SaleSaturday December 3rd from 9 am – 3 pm.
Come join in on Alpinestars Holiday Parking Lot Sale featuring men’s, women’s, and youth cloting, accessories, motorcycle apparel, auto racing apparel DJ, food, & giveaways
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Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 9am – 3pm 2780 W. 237th St. Torrance, CA 90505
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Alpinestars “Always Ride Free” Global Travel Luggage GiveawayWin this bag… full of thousands of dollars’ worth of swag!
Alpinestars announces their “Always Ride Free” Global Travel Luggage Giveaway event. Win this bag… full of thousands of dollars’ worth of swag! See link for more details. – Motorcyclist Magazine
Photo Gallery: Alpinestars “Always Ride Free” Global Travel [...]
Looks like the Formula One Supreme Leader, Bernie Ecclestone, would rather be on a Ducati motorcycle than in one of his boring F1 cars….
….and I can’t blame him.
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Originally posted here: Bernie Ecclestone On A Ducati Motorcycle
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