What motorcycle ?

If you tipe in the Google search engine "What motorcycle" you will get this suggestions.

I don't know about the motorcycle in the movie Fast Five but I have some thoughts of my own for those who search the motorcycle that suit's them the best.

There are a lot of sayings about the moment when you buy a motorcycle, some say that "you don't choose your motorcycle, the motorcycle chooses you" or "you should your motorcycle by heart and not by technical details" or other corny lines.

First of all it's decide, you like/love motorcycles and the next step is to buy one. From my point of view it's very important to know how and where you intend to ride it because there are a lot of different categories of motorcycles and each of them are available in different engine.

You should consider your body size because in some cases you will not be able to touch the ground with your feet when sitting on the bike.

The place where you intend to ride it most frequently has a major role. A big touring bike is difficult to maneuver in the city but feels great on the open road. If you plan to ride on some unpaved rodes, forget about a sportbike because you will break your back and teeath on it. Search for a allrounder bike if you don't know from the start what kind of riding suit's you and after a couple of months or years you can change it with something more apropiate for you.

Another important part is the maintenance and initial price of the motorcycle. Don't forget the riding gear that will save your ass when you tend to be over coky and xoxo the road. Find out the fuel consumption, the price of usual parts like filters, oil, chain and sprocket kit, tyres, brakes, etc.

After you decide what motorcycle will make you feel like a God, start searching for reviews of that particular model. Ask specialized forums about the "normal" problems for that bike and what you should be carefull at when buiyng one. Check if you can find the parts that tend to break at a certain mileage and how much they cost to replace (price of the part and the mechanic that will change it).

When you go to see a motorcycle, be calm and don't go over excited, if you hurry now you can regret later. Check the bike for suspicios bumps and bruises, ask about the way it was ridden, how many owners did it have in the past, why it is for sale, and ask the owner if he will alow you to take the motorcycle to a mechanic for a brief check.

And yes, in the end, good old fashion luck is always a plus.

Back in my days..

Grandpa - We use to ride our motorcycles not dance with them and film it.
Nephew - What are you talking about? We don't dance with them.
Grandpa - Sure you do, you call it stunting.
Nephew - So what's wrong with that?
Grandpa - It's just not appropriate.
Nephew - Ohh really?

Well, hi there

Homer Simpson's riding adventure

I am without a doubt a huge fan of The Simpsons and I remember a special episode where Homer discovers the thrill of motorcycles. After he wins a '55 Harley and learns how to ride it, Homer starts his own motorcycle club, Hell's Satans. What happens after? well, you better check it out for yourself.


Full screen recommended

Two twins

Ducati Monster Art

Is there a doctor exorcist in the house?

New tyres? Boy, you need a exorcist not some new rubber for the bike.

Just a Rat

Easter Bunny's ride

From the series "if [insert fictional or real character here] would have been a motorcycle enthusiast, this is what he would ride", I think I've discovered the Easter Bunny's motorcycle (more like scooter but you know what I mean).

Where demons go wild

There is a place under the sun where speed demons belong, a flat and salty area on the map that has a special place in the history books, the Bonneville Salt Flats. It's a corner in the world where people have the opportunity to go faster than anywhere else, fueled by their dreams, goals and passion. "The Worlds Fastest Indian" is much more than a movie about motorcycles (as if that wasn't enough) and breaking the land-speed record. The movie tells the story of a man who spent much of his life pursuing his dream, managing in the end to achieve his goal. I know the movie has a couple of years under it's wheels but this is without a doubt one of my favorite movies and it deserves a post. Hat off to Anthony Hopkins.

Some pimped BMW

BMW Lo Rider

BMW SpeedCruiser

The interesting side of National Geographic

It seems I've been missing out on some shows.

Say hello to Shinya Kimura

Zero Engineering is a building concept that involves a lot of minimalistic and vintage features. The founding father of Zero Motorcycles, Shinya Kimura is without a doubt a true visionary that shapes raw metal into motorcycle art.

Exhaust porn

Filth (as in vulgarity or obscenity) that I like.

Honda Cyclone

To build yourself a name in the Cafe Racer industry you need to have more than a solid experience in fabricating custom parts, a original vision and some knowledge regarding the kustom kulture is required. Steve Carpenter is a perfect example because he is known as one of the best cafe racer builders and his way of including a lot of details in his projects, make the motorcycles more special and desired. One of my favorite motorcycles built by "Carpy".

Honda CB750 1970 K0 a.k.a. Cyclone

Motorcycling in life

I don't want to be all sentimental here but for me motorcycles are much more than intricate metal puzzles that make noise and burn gas. I see in motorcycles a way to taste the world by exploring the wind, earth and all the elements while being accompanied by the four stroke (or two stroke) music from your bike. Life is all about the roads you take and how you manage the junctions of destiny and motorcycles for those who understand what theire all about, turn out to be the great companions. Watch the next clip and you will understand what it's all about. Motorcycling, just ain't notking like it.

MUSIC VIDEO RIDING SEPTEMBER

Damn, that's slow

Comedy and Ducati 1098

Alonzo Bodden is a comedian that has a pretty good taste in motorcycles. Why? Because he rides this:

John Travolta and Johnny Knoxville in motorcycle commercials

We know that a lot of Hollywood stars have a soft spot for motorcycles but a few have stared in a commercial so far.

Respect to the Patriot Guard Riders

I said in a couple of articles that I admire the whole concept of brotherhood that is specific to motorcycle clubs and has it's roots in the army. We all know how most of the motorcycle clubs started back in the days, men that arrived home from war in one piece were not too fond of the civil life style and wanted some adrenaline rush. Motorcycles were the solution because they involved the ideea of freedom, brotherhood, living on the edge in some ways and not having to live in the same place.
I saw this clip a couple of months ago and I loved it because you can see the kind and helpful side of bikers. You can see how true patriots look like and how one sad event can trigger emotions, both negative and positive, from one nation.