ASMG - (Another Stunning Moto Guzzi )

Yamaha SS125: Yamaha SS125 Specification

Yamaha SS125 Specification:

1. Engine 125 cc 4-stroke, SOHC, 1 Cylinder
2. Engine Displacement: 123cc
3. Bore & Stroke: 54.0 x 54.0 mm Bore & Stroke 54.0 x 54.0 mm
4. Compression ratio: 10.0:1
5. Maximum Power: 11 PS/7500 rpm (8 KW @ 7500rpm)
6. Maximum torque: 10.4 Nm / 6.500 rpm
7. System: CDI
8. Suspension front / rear: Telescopic Forks, Suspension
   

Reader Ride. Georgous Kawasaki Z1 Restoration.

Mike sends in these beautiful restoration shots of his well traveled Z1.
He Writes:


Hi,
Thought I’d send pics of my old baby for your blog …

Brought the bike over with me from the UK. Finally decided to do a complete restore thinking it’d cost about $3k … $10k+ later … couldn’t ride it because she was so very pretty.
Sold it after 500 miles but will forever cherish the personal challenge. Screws were self cleaned and re-plated or re-chromed like stock. All parts powder coated. Engine black coat was baked on in my kitchen oven (yes, I was single!). Basically went through what we all go through when it comes to our toys.
Cheers
Michael



Fantastic Work!  Don't know how you could let a beauty like that go.  Thanks Much!

BMW F 650 GS

This is a BMW F 650 GS ENDURO type motor which is very suitable for people of short stature. Because not too high, so people are not too difficult to use.

'The Transition' - Flying Car

Terrafugia a small, privately held company has recently gained FAA approval for its roadable aircraft (i.e., flying car), and new improvements to the vehicle's design bring it only about a year away from being available to customers, according to Forbes and MSNBC.
Named "The Transition," Terrafugia's flying car takes the notion of driving a hybrid to a whole new level. The latest model features a more car-like look, with traditional headlights and even a license plate holder. Other new fixtures include an improved wing that folds up with a touch of a switch, like in a convertible car, rear-wheel drive with a continuously variable transmission, independent suspension and even a futuristic touch screen interface in the cockpit.
On ground the vehicle folds its wings up to achieve legal street-ready dimensions. The concept is for users to be able to drive it from their own garage to a nearby airport, allowing for independent, convenient travel. At the very least, it would help drivers bypass those annoying airport wait times.
The flying car will be an expensive proposition.Estimated price for a first-generation Transition is slated at around $194,000. Though that's out of the price range for the average consumer, it's at least an important first step toward bringing childhood fantasies of driving a flying car closer to reality.
The launch date will be in late 2011.
Source - Forbes
The Ferrari Story

Porsche Boxster Spyder

Luxury beauty from Porsche
The Ferrari Story

Reader Submittal. Outstanding Kawasaki H2 Restomod / Rescue

Joe Byrd sends in this fantastic :save: of a classic Kawasaki!  Having been down this road a few times with Kawasaki Triples myself I can attest to what a fantastic job this is.

Joe Writes:

Steve
After you posted pix of my H1A and my CR500R, you said to let you know about the next one.


My H2 750 Triple
You can see the before and after;
I purchased the "bike-in-a-box" early last fall with the intent of rebuilding it over the winter.  The build got off to a late start but by June I had it running.

I call it a rebuild and not a restoration because I just wanted a nice looking, nice running H2 to ride, I did not want a bike too nice to ride. I think it has worked out as planned.

Every part needed something. I did all the work myself with the exception  of the powder coating, some machine work (requiring special machines) and applying the paint base coat and clear coat. The painter wanted nothing to do with the decals.

I only bought new parts when I did not have the part or when I could not rebuild the existing part in a satisfactory manner.

I made a lot  parts I did not have or could not get, having access to a machine shop is a great thing.

I seemed like everything that should have taken a minute, took an hour and everything that should have taken an hour, took a week.

I replaced every bearing and seal.  I installed a rebuilt crank  and new pistons in new bores.  It got a new clutch and I had enough transmission parts to build one with minimal wear. And as always, H2 transmissions require careful  shimming.
       
I have ridden it about 600 miles so far, I have fixed a few nits and niggles. It took a while but now I have the jetting spot on. And it is running  like a strong H2 with no issues.

The first week I had it running, I rode it to a large cruiser extravaganza and entered the 750  in the bike show. Though there were quite a number of metric customs, the H2 won first place in the Asian category!

BMW GS Series The Best-Selling

This is the BMW GS Specials. This motor is a motor special edition commemorating 30 years of BMW GS type. GS series that is already very famous and is the world's best selling BMW motorcycles.

You Guessed it... Another Stunning Vincent.

Maybe I should just start a code system.  ASV for Vincent, ASMG(Mot Guzzi), ASD (Ducati), ASN (Norton, AST (Triumph) etc...

Although in this case it would be AS"E"V for Egli Vincent.

BMW K 1300 R Exotic And Futuristic

If you want crazy power motorcycles, try lyric BMW K 1300 R, which is an exotic motor sport as well as futuristic. This motorcycle carrying capacity of 1293 cc engine-powered formidable 173 hp and 103 lb-ft of torque.

Norton 850 Commando

A Reminder That The Summer Heat's Not All Bad! LOL!

CB360T.... The Finished product.

This is the finished product of yesterdays mock-up bike. If you're interested you can find the build thread HERE . Not to be a dick but I kind of prefer the high pipes. Might have been totally impracticable though. I've played around with similar styles of pipes and unless you like wearing asbestos pants there often is just no way you can do it.

BMW R 1200 R

These motors are also equipped machine that is no less formidable an engine capacity 1157 cc power 163 hp

Honda CB360T Mockup...

I like it!

Reader Submittal. Stunner Of An Ariel Square Four From Ted Guthrie.

Ted wrote about this Vintage Days Beauty:

The Ariel club's display included this beauty. This group was also just set up in the swap meet. Note all the congestion behind the Square Four, which is typical of Vintage Days - just tons and tons of fantastic old bikes and parts.

2000 Yamaha YZF R1 Custom

"Hot Blue" aptly describes licking placed along the sides of R1 rad James Phillips'. The fire, with inky black base paint and accent stripes are the work of the hands of Extreme Motorsports in Stowe, Pennsylvania. CB Custom Sport Bike in Reading handled custom work and fabrication on the flyer Phillips', including polished chrome frame and almost every piece of metal can be seen with the naked eye.

The rear shock is stock, but the spring has been powdercoated translucent green for added flash.

The underseat exhaust is off-the-shelf and hug a tight Wolf chrome suspension

Performance Machine wheels are polished pieces, and the stock Yamaha rotor centers have been treated with the green powdercoat Same as the shock spring.

Yamaha YZF R1

Reader Ride. A Badass 1978 Honda Hawk 400T Bobber. Yes. You Read That Correctly....

If you've followed this blog for a while you'll know that I just love builds like this.  Ted Brecheisen sends in more proof that you don't need big bucks to build a fantastic bike.   I used to own a stocker as a kid.  Never imagined it could look like this!

Ted Writes:

Great blog site. Love your two stroll one also. Have 2 excellent RD350's (stockers)
Here are a couple of pics of a 78' Honda Hawk 400t the we did over the winter. It was a throw away we retrieved and started chopping. It's low budget but cam out pretty good. The swing arm has be extended 4" to get a little more wheelbase. The front old Goodyear DT dirt track tire was the start of the inspiration to head to the dirt track look. Tank is a 88 Yamaha Virago 250, license plate bracket is two 5hp Briggs connecting rods. Handle bars awe from a Yamaha ATV. Rides great and has good handling manners. Cheap fun!


Thanks,


Ted Brecheisen
ted@marketshareplus.com

Awesome Ted. Thanks! And if you get a chance I'd love to see those RD350's! Always in the hunt for good 2-stroke pics for the other site!

Reminder To The Race Fans! Laguna Seca Moto GP This Sunday!

Be Sure and Tune in!  Should be a great race!

Nice CX500 Turbo Resto.... from the Land of Disco!

 Mike Skelton sends in another beauty.

He Writes:

Steve,
This is a 1982 CX500 Turbo my restoration buddy Ed @ Cycle Treasures just finished. It was running when he got it, but just barely. A full service, some fuel injection foibles repaired and fresh paint were in order to arrive at the finish you see here.

The unit has less than 12000 miles on it.

Brother Ed is also quite skilled at polishing and painting with a 12oz spray can. He has taught me a few tricks using a rattle can and a secret process to make $6.00 worth of paint really look good!

A few Ebay bits here and there, and viola! Fini!

Ducati Multistrada 1200 Allroad

Multistrada 1200 have more allroad concept. as the name "Multi Strada" than previous versions of the concept of "Softroader". It is obvious from Ground clereance higher setting foot on the foot which is more powerful and rigid as well as the placement machine that is protected by a layer of titanium. Frame design also allows the motor in oprasikan on the track that are not friendly like sand or soil. Footstep plus arm guards made in such a way so that the motor can be ridden like a motorcycle while standing utuk Dakar Rally. Welcome to the Multistrada 1200

Look left Multisrada 1200 - Konvigurasi Touring "T" model

Look behind the Ducati Multistrada - Single Side Swing Arm


Visible from the front Ducati Multistrada 1200 - 1198 based engines

Wanderlust.. An Alaskan Ural.

Reader Submittal. Outstanding suzuki GT750 Restomod.

Ken Fontenot of Cyclesports Houston sends in their latest masterpiece.  one of these days I'm going to have to buy myself a nice GT.  They're starting to grow on me.

 Ken writes:

Here is a custom restoration we did on a '72 Suzuki GT750. The bike came in to us all apart in boxes and had been that way for several years. Actually there were two frames and parts from two different bikes, a '72 and a '73.

Instructions from the owner were that he hated chrome and wanted a nice bike that looked like a stock one but with nice mods that would make it a better bike, no outrageous custom, wanted to keep it very conservative looking, using the '72 frame.

We did a complete inspection of all the parts and pulled all the best stuff out and started the project. First off we took ALL the chrome peices and sent them to the powdercoaters for a nice aluminum coating, fenders and all. We also sent the '72 frame, electrical box, side & center stands and had them coated in gloss black. In lue of the chrome rims we ordered a set of aluminum excell rims and stainless spokes from Buchanan's, the hubs were also aluminum coated. We had Jemco exhaust systems right down the street from us build a set of there 3 into one nickel plated chambers. All the painted items were stripped and painted aqua Blue, same as the stock color for '72 but left off all the stripes. The instruments were sent off and were completely refurbished. We also ordered a set of black XR750 flat track bars from Flanders.

We had two engines so we took both completely apart and used all the best parts to make one. Crankshaft was sent to Bill Bune Enterprises for a complete rebuild and truing with all new bearings and seals. We also got new first over pistons & rings, bored the cylinders and painted the cases satin black. All the engine covers were either polished or painted hi-gloss black. All fasteners were replaced with polished stainless allens.

Carbs were also stripped and painted, bodies satin black, covers & bowls hi-gloss black and rejetted for the chambers and K&N pod style air filters instead of the stock airbox. All cables, hoses & fuel lines were replaced with new.

We had a '73 disc front bake setup as well as the '72 Double leading Drum. We knew the Disc would probably work better but just couldn't get away from the cool good looks of the Double leading setup, all new shoes and bearings of course.

New Footpeg rubber, seat, front fork boots, as well as grips were aquired and installed. New tapered roller bearings on the steering stem, progressive springs and new progresive shocks and bronze swingarm bushings renewed the suspension and worked much better than the stock componets. For tires we found a set of new K-70 dunlops for that retro look.

The bike has won awards at local shows and is ridden by its owner Greg Owen every chance he gets. The bike really handles great, is very comfortable, and runs exceptionally well. Those Jemco Chambers give it a very nice growl and sitting there at idle its music to the ears! We love the old Two strokes!

Thanks for Your consideration!

Ken Fontenot
Cycle Sports Ltd of Houston
9802 Clay Rd
Houston, Texas 77080
713-690-9802
www.cyclesportshouston.com


Thanks for the great pics Ken!

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Moto Guzzi V12 Strada Concept Bike

Moto Guzzi V12 Strada Concept Bike

The Moto Guzzi V12 Strada concept is the third member of the trio that also includes the Moto Guzzi V12 Le Mans and Moto Guzzi V12 X and, like those bikes, these exclusive photos are first time we’ve seen it in a studio. The roadster-like Strada combines technical features seen on both those bikes, but includes some pretty neat new stuff too.

Moto Guzzi V12 Strada Concept Bike

Flyscreen: included in order to mimic the shape of a traditional motorcycle headlamp, but then corrupted by the tiny LEDs hiding behind it. Oil Coolers: there’s actually two oil coolers and a rectifier hidden behind the screen. The screen is open on the sides, allowing cooling air to reach the coolers. Suspension: like the Strada it’s all current production spec stuff, indicating these two are very production-realistic.Brake Lines: routed through the bars, then behind the headstock for a clean, simple look.

Moto Guzzi V12 Strada Concept Bike

Pillion Seat: reminiscent of the rear wing on the Le Mans and the Strada, it’s neat to see this shape interpreted into something more practical while providing a clear visual link between the trio.Footpegs: check out the pillion pegs, they’re mounted to the swingarm via a parallelogram linkage that isolates them from the swingarm’s movement. Complicated, but it eliminates the huge, ugly peg hangers. LCD Screens: fold flat when the bike is off, then rotate open when you turn it on.Centerstand: look closely and you can see the front-hinged centerstand wrapping around the sump, just like the Strada.

Moto Guzzi V12 Strada Engine Concept

Frame: made from rotational moulding nylon polymer, like the Le Mans and Strada. Tank/Seat Unit: this hinges at the front and opens via remote control, like the Le Mans and Strada.Heat Sinks: the finned metal sections on the sides of the engine aren’t oil coolers, their heat sinks just like you’ll find on your computer and on the Le Mans and Strada.Rearview Cameras: Pierre says these are 100 percent production feasible with a reasonable cost, like the Le Mans.Filler Cap/Start Button: the big aluminum disc on the tank is the filler cap, the smaller one is the push-button starter.