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Dovizioso swaps Showa for Ohlins in Brno test
By Ben Cope on 17/08/2009 12:30:45
Factory Honda squad pitch Showa against Ohlins in search for grip at Brno test session
through its paces at Brno in back-to-back testing, pitting the new Ohlins against the Showa setup.Both Honda riders have complained that they can't get the most out of the Bridgestone tyres and so HRC have taken this drastic move to see if the Ohlins setup
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Crash bungs: they stopped this S1000RR from paying the price
By Ben Cope on 09/03/2010 11:31:56
BMW's new S1000RR doesn't look like the cheapest bike to drop, but these bungs made the difference
I know not everyone likes crash bungs, but this image is a pretty clear sign that they can be worth their weight in gold. This S1000RR was crashed a few weeks back in the freezing cold weather, but the crash bungs and bar ends stopped the owner
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The moment Vermeulen lost me £20
By Ben Cope on 01/03/2010 10:28:08
The curse of Ben Cope strikes again. If you're a racer, watch out.
Chris Vermeulen didn't have the most successful first round back in World Superbikes, crashing out of both races. And I probably cursed him. The odds of Vermeulen winning a race - according to Coral - were 80/1 so I thought I'd have a punt on him
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Moody & Ryder - Funny Eurosport ad
By Ben Cope on 03/04/2009 16:02:24
Check out this funny clip from the guys at Eurosport
AT VISORDOWN we're huge fans of Toby and Julian's commentary come raceday, far better than any plastic presenters from the BBC, so we were thrilled to hear they're back for the 2009 season.It's Friday, and you're probably slacking off work, so check
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Stunt shows and grass don't mix. Well, not normally.
By Ben Cope on 14/08/2009 11:08:39
Crazy French dude puts on a stunt show with a difference
. Try doing this at home in your back garden...
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MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR Special - Gallery
By Ben Cope on 07/10/2009 16:51:44
Check out this trick 1090RR from MV Agusta
MV Agusta Bruale 1090RR Special - GalleryMV Agusta are back in the frame with their new Brutale 990R and 1090RR. The Italian firm also had this trick 1090RR on display at their launch at the Misano circuit in Italy. You can read the road review
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Marisa Miller - Harley-Davidson wallpapers
By Ben Cope on 12/11/2009 11:36:27
Check out these wallpapers of American beauty Marisa Miller posing with custom Harleys
Marisa Miller Wallpapers - Page 1HARLEY-DAVIDSON have released these wallpapers of American stunner, Marisa Miller.Intended as a download for US Armed Forces, the wallpaers feature Miller dressed in old-school costumes, harking back to the '50s. You
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Think Bike? Nah...
By Ben Cope on 08/12/2009 16:27:02
Latest safe riding campaign from the RideSafe Backsafe initiative
The RideSafe BackSafe campaign want to raise awareness and it'sa worthy campaign. You can visit their website at www.ridesafebacksafe.co.ukAs you can see, I've mucked about with the car sticker they sent me. But it looks much better..
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Rossi's Silverstone message to his fans
By Ben Cope on 21/06/2010 12:29:32
Rossi leaves message for fans. Fans leave message for Rossi
Valentino Rossi might not have been at the British MotoGP, but he did leave this message by his Yamaha YZR-M1 in the Fiat Yamah pits. The message, 'Torno Subito' means I'll come back quickly. Let's hope he does.Also on display at Silverstone was a
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Oh dear. What have you done to this Ducati 749R?
By Ben Cope on 28/06/2010 08:55:02
It's everyone's worst nightmare and it happens to this guy
I wass ent this pic from a Visordown reader. It's of a Ducati 749R or should that be an ex-749R. Allegedly it caught fire after being crashed on track. After being put out by marshalls, it was scooped up and dumped on the back of a flat bed truck
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