Vintage Machines
What is the goal with the bike – a beater to ride or show queen?
Centrifugal Clutch for Mini Bikes, Other Automatic Transmissions
The simple centrifugal clutch used on many karts (and mini-bikes) is essentially an automatic transmission that is activated by the increased rpm of the engine.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days to Feature Seminars
Tales from Guinness World Record holder Danell Lynn, tips on customizing vintage bikes, repair tips from a long-distance rider and more are part of the seminar program during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 8-10, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
2016 Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship to Use Transponder Scoring
For the first time in the history of the amateur national championship event, racers competing for AMA National No. 1 plates at the 2016 Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Ill., will use transponder scoring.
Yamaha Announces All-New 2017 ATV and Side-by-Side Models
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA has announced its 2017 line of ATVs and Side-by-Side vehicles, adding all-new models, features, options and special editions to its expanding line of motorsports products.
Michelin Claims Overall Motorcycle Win at SCORE Baja 500
The rock, silt and extreme heat took its toll on many riders at the 48th SCORE Baja 500 in Ensenada, Mexico. While others faltered, the Ox Motorsports team of Colton Udall and Mark Samuels, rode their Honda CRF450X, strapped with a combination of MICHELIN Desert Race and MICHELIN Starcross 5 tires, to an unofficial win in the overall motorcycle class.
Michelin Air Care Program Highlights Importance of Motorcycle Air Pressure
In response to data showing that nearly one in every five motorcycles on the road is running with improper tire inflation, Michelin North America’s Motorcycle Tire Division will begin a month-long social media program to stress the importance of proper tire pressure to coordinate with National Tire Safety Week.
The Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover is Back
How would you like to score a huge list of parts and accessories for you and your motorcycle? You can if you enter the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover 2016, brought to you by GEICO Motorcycle. The deadline to enter is fast approaching.
Geared to Go Where No Vehicle Has Gone Before
For those unfamiliar or with only a vague understanding of what an ARGO vehicle is, the company has trademarked XTV (Extreme Terrain Vehicle). An ARGO combines elements of an ATV and UTV to become something completely unique in the powersports world.
Pirelli Becomes Official Motorcycle Tire of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
Pirelli has announced that it has reached a multi-year agreement to become the official motorcycle tire of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, beginning May 21 in Sacramento, California, at the GoPro Hangtown Motocross Classic.
Harley-Davidson Asks Why Bike Share When You Can Motorcycle Own?
For less than seven bucks a day*, Americans can own a new Dark Custom Harley-Davidson Roadster motorcycle. To bring $7-a-day to life, Harley-Davidson created its first-ever free motorcycle-share pop up so consumers could test ride a new motorcycle and feel the difference the Roadster’s air-cooled 1200cc V-Twin engine makes.
Strider Bikes Purple 16” Strider Balance Bike
Strider Sports Intl., Inc., the manufacturer and marketer of children’s No-Pedal Balance Bikes, has added purple to its lineup of 16” Strider Balance Bikes for riders age 6 and older.
Kawasaki’s 1970 100 Centurion G31M
Man had just landed on the moon, the film Easy Rider, (1969) premiered, and the Woodstock Music Festival had just occurred. It was a remarkable time in the USA. Then came the 1970 Kawasaki 100 Centurion G31M, 99cc of rotary-valve two-stroke dynamite wrapped in Lime Green racing paint.
Arctic Cat Wildcat Spare Tire Carrier
The new Spare Tire Carrier from Arctic Cat offers a secure, durable mounting location for an extra wheel and tire. It’s constructed from tough steel tubes and a slotted aluminum tray that won’t collect dirt or water.
Honda Announces 2017 ATV Models
Honda’s initial announcement of the 2017 powersports model year involves a number of ATV products, including the Rancher lineup, the large-displacement Rincon, the versatile Recon and the sporty TRX250X. For 2017, several of these models are refreshed with new color options.
Texas Harley-Davidson Celebrates Opening of Flagship Store
Adam Smith’s Texas Harley-Davidson in Bedford, Texas, kicked off the grand opening of its new 72,000-plus square-foot store with a massive three-day-long celebration. The new Texas Harley-Davidson, which sits on six acres, is larger than 90 percent of Harley-Davidson dealerships in the country.
