MOTORCYCLE MODIFICATION

When I watch this it just makes me feel like such a lazy hack. I'm complaining about finding time to put in to my modest project and guys like this just build revolutionary, Daytona winning machines.... I'm such a freaking slackass.

Some brothers surprise their dad with a special Christmas present. They sneak his basket case 69 Norton out of his basement and get it fully restored for a Christmas present all without him knowing it. A WIN all around!

...but holy crap it's mesmerizing. The second half of this video is just hair raising.

Would have been so much better WITHOUT the music but still WAY cool. BMW SS1000 I think...

This is freaking brutal.

Redbull Romaniacs with Nitro Circus from Nitro Circus on Vimeo.

Championnat de France Supermotard 2010 - Saint Laurent de Mure

Some nutty stuff here.

I really don't know much about their bikes but this really well produced 2011 model line video has my interest.  Think I'll hit the trails this weekend.

Went looking for some new IOM vids and found this.

Dim the lights. Turn up the volume LOUD and set it to full screen. Holy $#!t!!!

What a blast!

Turn up the volume and HANG On!

If you're a long time fanatic of motorcycle racing or you're just curious and thinking of "dipping your toe" for the first ime and maybe watching a few races this year, do yourself a favor and watch the three videos of a conversation between an all-time american racing legend and what's likely to be a future one.  Eddy Lawson and Ben Spies.

Even if you don't care for racing these video's can teach you a bit about, the nature of sacrafice and motivation and what it takes to win.
Part One


Part Two



Part Three

Just a fantastic save of a really cool Montessa up in Massachusetts

Steve C. Writes:

I found this Montesa on Craigslist in the Summer of 2006 – it’s a Scorpion 250, probably sold in 1968 or 1969.  Looked pretty rough in the pic the seller sent to me – see below – so my original thought was that I'd part it out on eBay.  I knew the front wheel alone was worth a few hundred bucks (more than I paid for the bike).  It's a sought-after twin-leading shoe drum with air scoop that was also used on the Montesa Impala (street bike) and LaCross (real motocrosser).  But once I saw that the bike was nearly complete, I figured I'd see what it took to get running.  So  cleaned it up, painted the frame, straightened the front fender (yes, that’s it on the seat in the “before” pic), fabbed a seat strap, added a new chain, OEM rear brake pedal and shift lever, kickstart spring, rear brake light switch, taillight bracket, handlebars, points, condensor and plug.  That's about it.  The rest was original -- paint on tank, fender and headlight, grips, levers for the clutch, front brake and choke, even the footpeg rubbers, tires and that funky red leather thumb guard on the throttle. 

Steve C. N.Andove Ma 


Thanks VERY much for the pics Steve!  Rally great bike!

Here's how she started out!

And here's a video of her.  Really Nice Work!

By this time tomorrow night I hope to be bringing back a new (to me) enduro / dualsport bike.  But I guarantee that you won't see me riding this trail!  Very impressive singletrack.

Mario Spatarella sends in some pics and video of his tough looking scrambler. I love the pipe treatment and blacked out wheels.

Thank You Mario!

For those of you who are snowbound (Virgina can you hear me?) There is still motorcycling hope!!! LOL!

Found this video of a bike I posted on earlier over on the excellent (an all Italian) Ottonero Blog. He has a lot more pictures posted of this bike at the link. Please check him out!

Quote from the pilot: "He's going faster than I am"

Found thisover on the HardLifeBikes Blog