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Reverse psychology key to Camier success
By Visordown News on 14/08/2009 14:57:22
"We sent him out on the bike set-up in a completely different way to how he wanted it"
AMAZING stories are emerging from the GSE Airwaves Yamaha team about just why Leon Camier is so solid this year.The rider’s Chief Engineer Frankie Carchedi let slip how the squad built up Camier’s skills, and it all started last season with a combination of weird set-up and less ...
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Knockhill open 'new' circuit
By Visordown News on 25/03/2012 12:31:43
Lots of corners will feel strangely familiar
KNOCKHILL Racing Circuit are boasting about unveiling the first new circuit in Scotland in almost 40 years, with the opening of the new reverse direction circuit.Commenting on the launch, Derek Butcher, track owner since 1984, said, "I raced
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Coulon charged with manslaughter
By Visordown News on 13/05/2011 11:36:35
Tech 3 crew chief involved in the death of a motorcyclist at a French toll booth
COLIN EDWARDS' crew chief Guy Coulon has reportedly been charged with involuntary manslaughter after accidentally reversing the Tech 3 team truck over a motorcyclist at a French toll booth.Coulon, who was driving the team HGV, was unable to see
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US engineer develops dedicated V8 motorcycle transmission
By Visordown News on 09/09/2009 09:56:25
Belt-driven system can handle V8 power and torque, says manufacturer
with our own vision and we are thrilled to be the first company to design a multi-speed, purpose-built motorcycle transmission for a V8 motorcycle.”The new DynaClaw transmission will have 4 forward speeds and an electric reverse and will be used with a
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Honda Goldwing F6B to hit the UK
By Visordown News on 12/03/2013 09:58:29
By popular demand, apparently...
HONDA has announced that their new 'Bagger' Goldwing will make it to UK shores after all. The F6B was originally not slated for UK release, but this decision has been reversed 'due to projected customer demand'.We told you about the new Goldwing
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The Tri Glide - Harley's first official trike
By Visordown News on 28/08/2008 10:02:58
First exciting picture of H-D's first official three-wheeler
and stereo.ABS is not currently available on the bike, although it may be introduced as an option later.The Tri Glide is fuel-injected and keeps the 6-speed gearbox. It also has an option of a reverse gear.Price in the states is $29,999 - there are currently
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A Toyota motocross bike? Well, sort of
By Visordown News on 22/11/2009 23:14:49
Check this beauty fresh from Joe Gibbs Racing
was treated to a reversed valve train from Xceldyne. Reversing the intake and exhaust valves on the cylinder optimised the bike’s balance point. Further induction modifications included a fan-driven forced air intake system with fuel injection. A Carillo rod
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2010 Valentino Rossi YZF-R1 breaks cover
By Visordown News on 10/09/2009 08:24:01
See the new Rossi R1 and the rest of Yamaha's 2010 updates
mapping,2010 Yamaha YZ450FKey features: Fuel injection, "Reversed" rearward slanted engine, Tornado exhaust, "Bilateral Beam" frame, New swingarm, Longer suspension travel.
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Doohan and Stoner blast Oz rider training schemes
By Visordown News on 13/10/2010 09:16:22
"I think the riding skills in this country are not up to what they should be" says 500cc hard man
."In aviation they teach you how to deal with emergency situations before you can get a licence but with driving and riding as long as you can do a hill start and a reverse park you can get a licence."
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Return of the TRX?
By Visordown News on 04/03/2011 15:17:23
Yamaha patent reveals plans for new road bike
IN a reversal of Honda's tactic of taking the fully-faired VFR1200F sports tourer and turning it into the Crosstourer adventure bike, Yamaha looks like it might be planning to use its new Super Tenere as the basis of a faired road bike.New patents
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