Call it motorcycle rental with some Hollywood glitz and glamour. Bartels’ Route 66 Riders is expanding its two-wheeled fleet and in turn, opening some historic tours for bikers. Carrying over 150 late model Harley-Davidson’s and Indian motorcycles for rent to the public, as well as movie production studios, Route 66 Riders started with much less. Glenn Bartels, General Manager and Operator of the rental company Route 66 Riders, was one…
Read MoreDunlop Disqualified from SuperSport Race
Michael Dunlop has been dramatically excluded from today’s Supersport race result after a technical infringement was identified in post-race examination. A statement released by ACU Events Ltd announced Dunlop’s exclusion just minutes after the conclusion of the RL 360 Superstock race, from which Dunlop retired with a gear lever issue. Dunlop had finished second in the race, some 15 seconds behind winner Ian Hutchinson. Dean Harrison will now be awarded…
Read MorePaul Shoesmith Killed at Isle of Man
British motorcyclist killed at the Isle of Man TT race chillingly posted about dying at the event just a year before. Father-of-four Paul Shoesmith was killed during solo practice on the Sulby Straight of the island’s world famous course on Saturday night. In June 2015 Mr Shoesmith, 50, paid his own tribute to Franck Petricola, a rider and friend who died at the same event and expressed doubts about continuing.…
Read MoreTips for Riding in Hot Weather
Being a year-round rider, I’ve encountered my fair share of both hot and cold weather conditions. Since riding with full protective gear, or ATGATT (all the gear all the time), is always the best option for safety, I have learned how to keep cool properly while riding in hot weather. The Science of Sweat Your body regulates heat by sweating. As sweat is released from the body onto the surface…
Read MoreRossi Dedicates Win to Salom
Valentino Rossi won MotoGP’s Catalan Grand Prix on Sunday, dedicating the victory to Luis Salom, the Moto2 rider who died in a crash in practice on Friday. Rossi made his way to the front after starting fifth and held off a late charge by pole-sitter Marc Marquez to secure his second win of the season. The Italian finished 2.6 seconds in front of Marquez and 6.3 seconds ahead of third…
Read MoreDunlop Sets New Race & Lap Records
DUNLOP OBLITERATES LAP AND RACE RECORDS IN SENSATIONAL RST SUPERBIKE TT RACE History was made in the opening race of the 2016 Isle of Man TT races, fuelled by Monster Energy, as Michael Dunlop shattered the lap and race records to record the first ever sub-17 minute lap of the Mountain Course to win the RST Superbike race. The 27-year old’s first two laps were both under 17 minutes, the…
Read MoreTriumph Forecasts a 25% Growth in 2017
British superbike-maker Triumph Motorcycles is expecting to clock 20-25% sales growth in the country in 2017 over the 3,000 units it sold last year. Last fiscal, the superbike segment posted a 2.85% volume jump at 10,234 units, from 9,940 units in 2014-15. The mass volume market too grew at 2.7% to 1,89,37,104 units. At 3,000 units, Triumph is second-placed in the domestic superbike market after the iconic American cruise bike…
Read MoreRecall Alert 15-16 KTM Super Adventure 1290
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc. SUMMARY: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015. These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function. CONSEQUENCE: Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk…
Read MoreDwight Beare Dies at Isle of Man TT
Organizers of the Isle of Man TT races say an Australian rider has died following a crash in a sidecar race. ACU Events Ltd. announced Dwight Beare’s death on Saturday in a statement on the official website of the Isle of Man TT race. The 27-year-old Beare was originally from Melbourne in Australia before becoming a resident of Onchan in the Isle of Man. He made his debut in the…
Read MoreSteve McQueen Show in Chino Hills
The Friends of Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show will be staged June 3-4, 2016 at the Boys Republic of Chino Hills, California. The 9th annual event will celebrate the 1972 film, “The Getaway,” starring Steve McQueen and Ali McGraw. The action commences Friday evening, June 3, with a wine tasting and silent auction, followed by “The Getaway” themed VIP dinner, a meal planned, prepared and served by Boys Republic…
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