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No murder inquiry in wire booby trap death
By Visordown News on 23/07/2008 11:59:56
Police quash speculation over death of off-roader killed by wire strung between two trees

A MURDER inquiry has been ruled out after a teenage biker was killed when his machine struck a wire strung out across a dirt track in Crossens.Ryan Acaster, 17, suffered fatal head injuries on Sunday afternoon when he rode into the metal wire

EU orders wire-rope barrier review
By Tim Skilton on 09/10/2007 09:26:28
'Cheese-cutter' barriers branded lethal for motorcyclists

Wire crash barriers...lethal to motorcyclistsTHE EUROPEAN UNION have ordered a review of central wire rope barriers on motorways following increasing concerns over incidents involving motorcycles.The wire barriers are mainly seen in Ireland

Wire-trap across road puts biker in hospital
By Visordown News on 18/03/2007 21:52:35
Idiot sets up a trap across busy Aberdeen road

A HOODED idiot set up a wire trap on a busy Aberdeen road that sent a biker flying off his motorcycle.Amazingly the biker, who was taken by ambulance to hospital, escaped serious injury after hitting the fence.The horrifying incident happened about

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R recall
By Visordown News on 28/07/2011 11:04:10
Dealers to check for wiring harness problem

KAWASAKI has recalled all 2011 ZX-10Rs to check their wiring harnesses. There's a fear that the harness could rub on the frame, possibly causing damage to the harness.Kawasaki's press release states:As a precautionary measure, Kawasaki have

Victory recall 2444 machines over faulty electrics
By Visordown News on 16/09/2008 22:00:41
Victory Vision recalled due to loose wires in circuit breaker

Potential Units Affected: 2444Problem: Polaris is recalling 2,444 model year 2008 Victory Vision motorcycles. The terminal nuts that secure the main power supply wires could be loose at the circuit breaker, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical

Biker killed by suspected booby trap
By Visordown News on 21/07/2008 10:13:47
Teenage off-roader dies after riding into length of wire between two trees

POLICE ARE investigating the death of a young biker who was killed when he rode straight into a wire booby trap.The 17-year old died yesterday afternoon whilst riding his motorcycle along a dirt track.According to reports in the Liverpool Echo, a

Milan Show: Aprilia FV2 Concept
By Visordown News on 06/11/2007 17:38:21
Mad Max for the new century with a 1200cc lump

suspension system - Fly-by-wire throttle- ABS and traction control It's not clear when or if the FV2 will come to Britain but it looks the most radical machine we've seen in years.

British Superbike (BSB) 2007 calendar
By Visordown News on 07/10/2006 11:48:05
We've got all the dates for the 2007 BSB Championship

BRITISH Superbikes went down to the wire in 2006, with the finale at Brands going in Kiyonari's favour, but next year Haslam will be back to chase Kiyonari in the the championship again, with fierce competition from Crutchlow on the Rizla Suzuki

Bud Ekins dies, aged 77
By Tim Skilton on 09/10/2007 09:07:50
Stunt rider from The Great Escape passes away in L.A.

Great Escape', including the scene where Ekins jumps over a barbed-wire fence. The stunt probably rates as the most well-known motorcycle action scene in movie history.Ekins is survived by two daughters, a sister, a brother and two granddaughters.

Milan Show: Harley Davidson Nightster
By Tim Skilton on 06/11/2007 18:06:45
Harley's new mean-looking entry-level custom

retro look, replete with fork gaiters, high bars, black rims, wire spoked wheels and matt paint job. In all, not bad for just over £6500. At least it should hold its value.Engine: 1200cc air-cooled, four-stroke V-twin Maximum power: n/aMaximum torque: 98

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