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Milan Show: Triumph pig-out
By mark forsyth on 02/11/2010 13:36:04
Modified Triumphs a plenty
The EICMA Show in Milan runs a fantastic custom section, with a hall stuffed to the rafters with all sorts of stuff from mild to wild, tasteless to tasteful.It seems that the Italians love their Triumphs - these are some of our favourites...
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Milan Show: Ducati NCR Leggera Hypermotard video
By Tim Skilton on 06/11/2007 11:13:18
Italian special builder modifies Ducati's Motard
FOR MANY Ducati's Hypermotard is pretty mad but NCR, the specialist bike builders, have taken things one step further with their crazy Hypermotard Leggera.The NCR LEGGERA weighs only 157 kg (346 lbs). This makes the NCR LEGGERA the ultimate bike for back road carving or slicing t...
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Robbie Maddison jumps 346ft
By Visordown News on 27/03/2008 17:50:39
Australian jump king leaps into record books on modified Honda CR500
, but after a few smaller training jumps Maddison was ready to see exactly what his modified Honda CR500 and ramp could do.The winds were still high but not wanting to wait any longer, he took the risk and hit the ramp.“I have been saying all week how far I
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Stoner praises radical changes to Ducati GP10
By Visordown News on 20/09/2010 11:34:20
New geometry and new seating position, modified with a bread knife
CASEY STONER'S first pole position since the opening round at Qatar and ensuing victory at Aragon MotoGP came after radical geometry changes, the rider has revealed.“We have completely changed the geometry – shortened the swingarm, lengthened the front, changed the riding positio...
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You don't need legs to be fast
By Ross Sharp on 21/03/2011 14:27:27
After a paralyzing accident, Doug Henry rips it up on a heavily modified YZF450 crosser.
You either have it, or you don't. Doug has it in spades, great stuff.
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Motorcycle land speed record smashed - 360mph!
By Visordown News on 30/09/2008 11:27:30
Modified Suzuki Hayabusa engine powers two-wheeler that breaks record that stood since 2006
THE motorcycle land speed record has been smashed with a 360.913mph two-way run at the Bonneville Salt Flats on Friday.The Top 1 Ack Attack Streamliner motorcycle, powered by a modified Suzuki Hyabusa motor was piloted by Rocky Robinson and broke
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Kawasaki Z800 accessory options
By Ben Cope on 06/12/2012 14:12:46
If there's one bike owners can't resist modifying, it's Kawasaki's middleweight Zed
The stock Z800 is a pretty thing but that doesn't count for anything in Zed-land, where owners can't resist adding their personal touches to the bike. Companies like Rizoma rub their hands together when bikes like the Z800 are announced and rightly so - they're ripe for styling-u...
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10 Steps for changing brake hoses
By Daryll Young on 15/11/2010 16:12:48
Replacing standard rubber brake hoses with aftermarket braided steel lines is a common modification and not beyond the scope of the DIY mechanic. Simply follow this easy guide to better stopping
1. Study the routing of your standard hoses and the angle of the fittings. Removing the inner fairing panels on this R6 gave better access.2. Make sure you've got all the fixtures and fittings you need, and that the new hoses are the correct length. These hoses are the same dou...
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Road Test: Ducati 999 vs. 998
By John Cantlie on 21/04/2008 22:00:18
Of course, what every 998 owner really wants to know is whether they have to sell their bike immediately and get another loan for a new 999. Or are they - infact - better off with their undoubted modern classic?
There's very, very few bikes that'll have me getting into my leathers at 7am on a Sunday morning, but here I am at the girlfriend's place, shunning the snug delights of a breakfast shag followed by breakfast in bed, choosing instead to go for a ride on a motorcycle. At my age? Wh...
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Armless biker stopped by Police
By Visordown News on 17/07/2009 20:21:18
Unbelievable but true - Police in China spot a biker riding without any arms
Liu Yeung on his modified machine POLICE IN CHINA have stopped and questioned a motorcyclist after he was spotted riding his motorcycle without any ARMS. Liu Yeung, 27, from Jimo, was nabbed by authorities after he was seen on a specially modified
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