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More StreetView shenanigans
By Ben Cope on 28/09/2012 10:21:11
US biker's mono captured by earth-mapping search giant
here.As an aside: the guys working on the car in the background are loaded up with a worrying amount of WD40!
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Timewarp GSX-R1100
By Ben Cope on 13/01/2011 11:19:06
1 owner, under 1,000 miles in 24 years
that sort of cash to throw around.Check out their website for loads more exotica.
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Laverty and Cooper's superbikes stolen
By Visordown News on 26/09/2011 11:57:54
More than £100,000 worth of kit stolen from team's HQ
loaded in a white LDV van, parked in the team's compound. The thieves broke into the team's truck, then smashed the key cupboard to get the keys to the LDV van. Meanwhile, they also loaded up their own van with spare parts from the team's truck, including
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Horex VR6 starts testing
By Visordown News on 11/03/2011 15:14:06
The 200bhp-plus supercharged, 1200cc V6 edges closer to the showroom as the machine undergoes testing
geometry and engine tuning are correctly matched. It's a big step from computer calculations and engine tuning on the dynamometer to a perfectly functioning bike.“This is the only way to really evaluate engine response under all load conditions
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Honda's MotoGP gearbox explained
By Visordown News on 05/04/2011 13:15:44
Patent drawings reveal the workings of the new gearbox that has caused a stir in MotoGP
gear. There are four pawls on each ratchet – two take drive loads when the ratchet is engaged and the other two are used to limit backlash. During engine braking, the backlash-limiting pawls take the load.These pawls are normally held in the “neutral
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67th Sturgis Annual Rally is almost go!
By Tim Skilton on 31/07/2007 17:30:43
Only 4 days til Sturgis hogfest
variety of machines on display, many of them wild and whacky customs built to a stunningly high standard. What's more, scantily clad women are everywhere you look. It's like a British bike meet but with fab weather and loads of fit birds. There
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Tested: Best motorcycle rucksacks
By Sachin Rao on 17/04/2013 10:03:00
We put 10 rucksacks to the test, Visordown style. We've got your back...
and pockets, and the presence and design of any biker-specific features, such as helmet nets or reflective piping.Load: Manufacturers quote capacities in litres, which frankly mean little unless you’re a fuel tanker. So we gave it the practical touch
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Man killed by pig after crashing his motorcycle
By Visordown News on 26/09/2006 17:24:34
Pigs might fly but they still hurt when they land on you
.Police said the man has yet to be identified. The excessive load and speed were determined to have caused the accident.
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Infinity open a new store in Cardiff
By Visordown News on 26/03/2007 20:08:01
London-based bike chain expand their reach to Wales
, plus win the cost of any purchase back. There are free Welsh flags available fo anyone who buys a burger too.Star guest is Michael Rutter, there's also a charity auction taking place around noon, plus goodie bags, refreshments, BBQ and loads more
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Billy Connolly's trike for sale on eBay
By Tim Skilton on 28/09/2007 14:58:04
Big Yin's three-wheeler up for £17,995
imported to Britain and registered. The bike's been given the number - D16 YEN, which looks like BIG YIN with a little, ahem, help.Complete with BIG YIN number plate, sort of...The bike also comes with loads of documentation bearing Connolly's name
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