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PRESS RELEASE – 2015 IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series season opener results

Published on February 9, 2015 under Born To Ride

McIntire, Goforth, Turner, Byrum, Larsen win IHRA Nitro Jam series season opener at Southwestern International Raceway Media contact: John Bisci, Director of Communications IHRA Motorsports (419) 660-4213 jbisci@ihra.com February 7, 2015 NORWALK, Ohio -- The first race of the 2015 International Hot Rod Association's Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series season now is in the record books. Fans at Southwestern International Raceway in Tucson, Ariz., were treated to an exciting show as Mike McIntire (AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car), Cary Goforth U.S. Bounty Hunters Pro Stocks), Jay Turner (Nitro Harley-Davidsons), Lyle Byrum (CIFCA Funny Cars) and Elaine Larsen (Jet Dragsters) scored…
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Test Ride – 2015 Yamaha FJ-09

Published on February 9, 2015 under Born To Ride

2015 Yamaha FJ 09 • Sporty, 847cc, DOHC, 4-valve, inline triple with lots of torque and character • Yamaha's Chip controlled throttle & 3 - position "D Mode" variable throttle control • Traction Control • Lightweight, compact & narrow CF die cast aluminum frame and externally mounted aluminum swingarm • ABS Braking System • Adjustable tapered aluminum handlebars • Stylish, "layered" fairing with adjustable windshield • Separate rider and passenger seats • 4.8 gal. (18 l) fuel tank • Multi-function meter assembly with 12 volt DC outlet • LED headlight & center stand ENGINE: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 12-valves (4 valves /…
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Biker Movie Review: Hell Ride

Published on February 3, 2015 under Born To Ride

This month’s Movie Review: Hell Ride Confusion and chaos pretty much sums up this movie. It is the modern day version of all the biker exploitation “B” movies ever made. Curiously, Larry Bishop (as Pistolero) appeared in a variety of films including The Savage Seven, Mad Dog Time and Kill Bill to name a few. His collaboration with Quentin Tarantino in this most recent effort, would lead one to believe that “Hell Ride” is a major cinematic production destined for the A list. Sadly, it falls short of that mark. The story revolves around Pistolero and his gang “the Victors.”…
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Spyke & Myke – It’s Thanksgiving and Mike is at it Again

Published on February 2, 2015 under Blog

It’s Thanksgiving and Mike is at it Again Check this out my BTR friends. After Mike’s mini electrocution at the Moorehead compound last month, he is slowly recovering to his abnormal self. It’s been three trips to the dentist to correct the fillings that melted, four trips to physical therapy to get some feeling back in his leg and butt cheek, and the ophthalmologist says his eye twitching will go away in years to come. … Me, I’m glad this pic isn't the before and after shot had I not fallen off the scooter seconds prior to Mike’s zapping. Instead,…
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Test Ride – 2015 INDIAN SCOUT

Published on February 2, 2015 under Born To Ride

2015 INDIAN SCOUT THE LEGEND IS BACK Like its iconic forerunner, the all-new Indian® Scout ™ is an innovative and aesthetically stunning American cruiser. It introduces the first-ever liquid-cooled Indian Motorcycle engine - an efficient and reliable 69 cubic inch V-twin - for impressive power on demand. This new model carries the legendary Indian®Scout™ name into the future in authentic Indian® Motorcycle® style. 69 CU IN SCOUT™ ENGINE This engine appeals to a rider’s key senses as it’s visually stunning, has a soul-stirring exhaust note, and delivers impressive power on demand to ignite an Indian Scout rider’s passion for the…
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Test Ride – Yamaha FZ-07 Sport

Published on January 30, 2015 under Born To Ride

Yamaha FZ-07 Sport The FZ-07 features an all-new 689cc liquid-cooled, in-line twin-cylinder, DOHC, 8-valve engine with fuel injection. This engine has a unique power character. It provides outstanding low-to mid-range torque with very linear throttle response, yet has a strong mid-high rpm pulling power as well. The engine develops up to 50 foot-pounds of torque and is designed to maximize riding excitement in the real world. This 2-cylinder engine features Yamaha’s “Crossplane Concept,” 270-degree crank, which provides linear torque development in response to the rider’s throttle input. Among the advantages of the in-line 2-cylinder engine are: (1) linear torque development,…
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Check out Mike’s latest epic failure my BTR friends

Published on January 30, 2015 under Blog

Check out Mike’s latest epic failure my BTR friends. Craven invites Mike and me over to the Moorhead compound to check out his state-of-the-art theft deterrent system. Mike was all up for that as he is always looking for new ways to protect me from being stolen. We cross the big bridge and wind our way through the darkest parts of Temple Terrace and pull into the trailer park. Mike rolls up to the entrance of the Moorhead lot. The driveway is filled with trucks missing wheels, a van missing the back doors, and a couple of motorcycles missing various…
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HUMDRUM LIFE OR EXTRAORDINARY LIFE? IT IS YOUR CHOICE!

Published on January 30, 2015 under Born To Ride

Life isn’t supposed to be a boring! Day-in-day-out with the same routine is not the way to live. Is your work just bearable? Are evenings automated and boring? Are you simply going through the motions: getting home, eating dinner, watching television, surfing the net, taking care of everyone else but you? Do you simply expect to go to bed, wake up, and repeat it all over again day after day after day? STOP! Life should be a passionate adventure that is full of meaning and excitement. Life is full of opportunities to grow, explore and to do something that makes…
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Introducing the Love Jugs Cool-Master – Make Your Harley Super Cool!

Published on January 30, 2015 under Born To Ride

The Love Jugs Cool-Master is the newest model from Hammerhead Engineering, manufacturers of the Original Love Jugs, the World’s Most Powerful Cooling System for Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines. Its’ innovative patented design helps keep Harley riders cooler … especially in stop and go traffic since V-Twin air cooled engines can approach and exceed 500 degrees. Temperatures this high will destroy the lubricating capabilities of your engine oil, damage your power plant and generally ruin your riding day by “shutting down.” The ONLY way to cool things down is to consistently run a powerful stream of air across the engine’s cooling fins.…
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Detailed Analysis of Risk Factors Underway Using MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study Data

Published on January 13, 2015 under Motorcycle News

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2015 - The Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute have begun to identify which factors lead to safe riding, and which factors lead to crashes and near-crashes, following the completion of an exploratory review and organization of data from the MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study. The MSF 100 data set includes approximately 363,000 miles of riding, as well as data from riders of nearly every age group (21-80 years). From analysis completed to date, the data include individuals who rode most days and others who had long stretches without riding. There are riders…
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