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When Pipe Smokers Ruled the Earth
By Mark Graham on 05/12/2003 17:00:35
Before cigarettes, pipes were the go-faster accessory of leading riders. But they could prove problematic sometimes...
It was at the 1939 Tourist Trophy races on the Isle of Man that I first encountered pipe-smokers, writes Dudley Churchwardenthorpe (pictured far right).I had been given a pair of long trousers to wear on my visit to Mona's Isle and was accompanied
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Pipe Werx show GSX-R stolen
By Visordown News on 30/03/2012 13:19:42
Custom GSX-R1000 K8 show bike stolen from Pipe Werx premises in Lathom, Lancashire
A CUSTOM Suzuki GSX-R1000 show bike prepared by Pipe Werx has been stolen.The unique machine, dubbed ‘Stumpy’, was taken from the exhaust firm’s premises in Lathom, Lancashire between the night of Thursday 29th March or early hours of Friday 30th
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Are these the coolest aftermarket Ducati Streetfighter pipes?
By Ian Malnis on 27/10/2009 14:03:19
Spy shots of the newest Streetfighter pipe
Visordown brings you the first images of the new Streetfighter exhaust by Chain Reaction Moto. CRM consists of a man in a shed and and a very understanding woman who have a reputation in the US for really well designed and functional exhausts. Taking on the Streetfighter was no s...
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Discuss: Noisy pipes are rubbish
By Visordown on 01/09/2010 13:17:00
Think your race can sounds ace? Good for you, but it may be doing irreparable harm to motorcycling
an issue. Noise works against us in every quarter."To many, bikes with loud pipes sound like they're going faster than they are, so complaints about 'noisy bikers' become 'noisy, speeding bikers'. Speedtraps and 'anti-biker' clampdowns on race cans
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Who lasted welded your pipe?
By Admin on 11/05/2007 16:11:43
Are your pipes welded by a machine, or this lovely lady?
KTM 950, 990 SM or SuperDuke, chances are the lovely Kerstin has welded your pipes.Officially the best Titanium welder in Europe. And she's only 23.How much are flights to Austria these days...?
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Kymco's K-Pipe 125 in dealers
By Visordown News on 10/12/2012 09:17:24
Bargain-priced beginner 125 arrives in the UK
TAIWANESE manufacturer Kymco has announced the UK release of its new naked 125, the 'K-Pipe'. The 'K-Pipe' looks pretty striking for a budget 125, and comes with the tantalising low RRP of £1699. Kymco are marketing the bike firmly at the beginner
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Loud pipes save lives
By Tom Higham on 04/01/2013 18:33:51
Be heard, be seen
If you find your Harley-Davidson a bit on the quiet side, there is an alternative to aftermarket pipes. Whilst not an official add-on, these speakers will ensure you'll be heard whilst out on the road. And what could be better than the wind in your
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Pink burns her leg on motorcycle exhaust pipe
By Visordown News on 15/04/2010 11:06:46
Singer reveals heated moment on husband's motorcycle via Twitter
's pipes. Burns are no fun. Hot pipes aren't either. At least not that kind lol," Pink posted on Twitter.Surely that's not some childish drug-related joke, Pink?Oh, right. Yes. Very funny.
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Official Moto2 engines to produce 140bhp
By Visordown News on 02/03/2010 17:41:18
Series Technical Director pipes up on new CBR600-based motor
THE Technical Director of the Moto2 World Championship has revealed the official engines used in the inaugural Moto2 championship will produce "approximately 140 horsepower." Following the first day of testing with the new Moto2 engines at Valencia on Monday, Mike Webb, told Moto...
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MotoGP: Pedrosa unhappy with DeAngelis pass
By Visordown News on 14/04/2009 09:11:15
Spanish Smurf pipes up over rogue overtaking attempt
SPANISH SMURF Dani Pedrosa has said he's furious with Alex De Angelis' poor overtaking tactics, after the Repsol Honda rider was swiped in a passing manouevre mid-way through Monday's Qatar GP.Pedrosa, who's still recovering from a pre-season testing crash, took a hefty swipe fro...
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