Piaggio has issued a recall of certain 2008-2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 200 motorcycles.
The float level in the float bowl of the carburetor was not set correctly in production, dirt and the varnish residue of dried gasoline not allowing the float needle to seat correctly, and a blockage of the evaporative emission hoses that did not allow the float bowl to vent correctly. The carburetor was not able to maintain correct or constant pressure in the float bowl. Inconsistent pressure in the float bowl would either push too much or not enough fuel to and through the jets for any one throttle position which does not allow the carburetor to correctly meter fuel to the engine.
1260 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Piaggio Recalls Aprilia Scarabeo 100 for Emission and Fuel Problems
Piaggio has issued a recall of certain 2008-2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 100 motorcycles.
In the evaporative emission system there are hoses connecting the fuel tank to the charcoal canister through which the evaporative emission passes. It has shown that the emission hoses to the canister were pinched and/or crimped. In other cases the hoses in and out of the charcoal canister were installed backwards, the roll over valve for the fuel tank was installed incorrectly, and in other cases there was dirt in the carburetor and still others had faulty float valves in the carburetor.
740 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
In the evaporative emission system there are hoses connecting the fuel tank to the charcoal canister through which the evaporative emission passes. It has shown that the emission hoses to the canister were pinched and/or crimped. In other cases the hoses in and out of the charcoal canister were installed backwards, the roll over valve for the fuel tank was installed incorrectly, and in other cases there was dirt in the carburetor and still others had faulty float valves in the carburetor.
740 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
FOTO SPORT MOTORCYCLE
Sport Motorcycle in front of beach photo
Ducati Sport Motorcycle
Sport Motorcycle Wallpaper
Sport Motorcycle Bueii
Yamaha Sport Motorcycle with sexy angel driver
Ducati Sport Motorcycle
Yamaha YZF R15
Engine ::
Type :: Liquid-cooled, ,SOHC, 4-valve Electronic fuel injection
Stroke :: 4-stroke
No. of cylinders :: Single cylinder
Bore x stroke :: 57�~58.7 mm
Displacement :: 149 .8 cc
Electrical :: 12V35W / 35W�{35W
Transmission ::
No. of Gears :: Return type 6-speed
Clutch :: Constant-mesh wet multi-plate
Performance
Maximum Power 17PS / 8,500 rpm
Max. Torque
15 N.m / 7,500 rpm
Start Electric Start
Suspensions
Front Telescopic
Rear Linked type Monocross
Brakes
Front Hydraulic, single disc
Rear Hydraulic, single disc
Tyres
Front 80/90-17
Rear 100/80-17
Dimension & weight ::
height :: 1070 mm
length :: 1995 mm
Width :: 670mm
Wheelbase :: 1290 mm
Ground Clearance :: 160 mm
Kerb weight :: 131 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity :: 12 liters
Yamaha YZF R15
Engine ::
Type :: Liquid-cooled, ,SOHC, 4-valve Electronic fuel injection
Stroke :: 4-stroke
No. of cylinders :: Single cylinder
Bore x stroke :: 57�~58.7 mm
Displacement :: 149 .8 cc
Electrical :: 12V35W / 35W�{35W
Transmission ::
No. of Gears :: Return type 6-speed
Clutch :: Constant-mesh wet multi-plate
Performance
Maximum Power 17PS / 8,500 rpm
Max. Torque
15 N.m / 7,500 rpm
Start Electric Start
Suspensions
Front Telescopic
Rear Linked type Monocross
Brakes
Front Hydraulic, single disc
Rear Hydraulic, single disc
Tyres
Front 80/90-17
Rear 100/80-17
Dimension & weight ::
height :: 1070 mm
length :: 1995 mm
Width :: 670mm
Wheelbase :: 1290 mm
Ground Clearance :: 160 mm
Kerb weight :: 131 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity :: 12 liters
Yamaha R6 2009 Physical and Engine
- Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 187.8 kg (414.0 pounds)
- Seat height: 851 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Overall height: 1,100 mm (43.3 inches)
- Overall length: 2,040 mm (80.3 inches)
- Overall width: 701 mm (27.6 inches)
- Wheelbase: 1,379 mm (54.3 inches)
Engine and transmission
- Displacement: 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
- Engine type: In-line four
- Stroke: 4
- Compression: 13.1:1
- Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
- Fuel system: Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
- Fuel control: DOHC
- Ignition: TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
- Starter: Electric
- Cooling system: Liquid
- Gearbox: 6-speed
- Transmission type final drive: Chain
Yamaha R6 2009 Physical and Engine
- Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 187.8 kg (414.0 pounds)
- Seat height: 851 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Overall height: 1,100 mm (43.3 inches)
- Overall length: 2,040 mm (80.3 inches)
- Overall width: 701 mm (27.6 inches)
- Wheelbase: 1,379 mm (54.3 inches)
Engine and transmission
- Displacement: 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
- Engine type: In-line four
- Stroke: 4
- Compression: 13.1:1
- Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
- Fuel system: Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
- Fuel control: DOHC
- Ignition: TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
- Starter: Electric
- Cooling system: Liquid
- Gearbox: 6-speed
- Transmission type final drive: Chain
Honda CB1000R 2009
You can see specification, photos, image and prices about 2009 Honda CB1000R in Bikez.com if you want to buy this excellent motorcycle.
Honda CB1000R 2009
You can see specification, photos, image and prices about 2009 Honda CB1000R in Bikez.com if you want to buy this excellent motorcycle.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Customer likes eCaddy motorcycle mount for Delphi satellite radio
We just wanted to share the following comment from our customer, Steve: "Received my eCaddy yesterday and all I can say is 'wow' ... very cool product, and I can't wait for spring to see how much nicer this mount will be for my Delphi MyFi. Great service, adn very nice product.
To find out more about mounting delphi, sirius or other satellite radio on your motorcycle:
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To find out more about mounting delphi, sirius or other satellite radio on your motorcycle:
click here
Toyota Prius 2009 Preview
Toyota Prius 2009 Picture White Color Toyota Motor Coorporation (TMC) will introduce the newest generation of the car was most frugal fuel oil on this January 2009, that is Toyota Prius 2009. The most basic change was been seen in his exterior. With the bigger dimension, was ascertained by Toyota Prius 2009 more spacious his interior from the latest version. Despite his body than bigger from the latest version, but the New appearance look so sporty.
This apparently from the design of main light that streamline and futuristic, as well the front body with the measuring air big hole. The impression that emerged was Toyota New Prius more powerful. Proven when the latest version used 1,500 cc machine capacity , then New Prius will use 1,600 cc. Although the machine capacity rose 100 cc, but the fuel consumption stayed economical. To follow the distance 100 km in the urban road only needed 4,9 litre petrol. Be equal to the distance 20,4 km/litre.
The fuel Consumption was more frugal was caused also Toyota New Prius body used the more minor construction material. This hybrid cars is estimated that fuel economical and environmentally friendly will be the new idol in Indonesian family. Basically the new 2009 Prius, more frugal, quieter, more spacious in a heterogenous manner sophisticated technology that was received inside.
This apparently from the design of main light that streamline and futuristic, as well the front body with the measuring air big hole. The impression that emerged was Toyota New Prius more powerful. Proven when the latest version used 1,500 cc machine capacity , then New Prius will use 1,600 cc. Although the machine capacity rose 100 cc, but the fuel consumption stayed economical. To follow the distance 100 km in the urban road only needed 4,9 litre petrol. Be equal to the distance 20,4 km/litre.
The fuel Consumption was more frugal was caused also Toyota New Prius body used the more minor construction material. This hybrid cars is estimated that fuel economical and environmentally friendly will be the new idol in Indonesian family. Basically the new 2009 Prius, more frugal, quieter, more spacious in a heterogenous manner sophisticated technology that was received inside.
Tires, those round rubber things that suck the money right out from underneath of ya.
Regarding tires, I have some background for you on my choices, and a question for you.
I use the Dunlop Harley factory tires. I'm sick of putting on new rubber so often. I'm switching to Metzler this time to try it out, based on a recommendation by a fellow rider, who swears that they aren't quite as soft, and they get more life out of them than the Dunlops.
I've recently had another one of my friends tell me they thought the Metzlers were even softer than the Dunlops, and won't last as long. He said I'm going to be disappointed. Since I already paid for them, and had the shop special order them in for me, I can only hope he's wrong.
Anyone know who's right? Or does anyone else have any other suggestions?
I'm willing to try darn near anything at this point. I don't let my back end loose and do burnouts deliberately, but the rear end does let loose from time to time on wet pavement, or over those wide painted white squares at intersections, etc. Noting this, I would not expect to have to replace tires as often as I do, and It's beginning to suck, and piss me off.
Any comments or suggestions from the peanut gallery would be most appreciated.
Help!
I use the Dunlop Harley factory tires. I'm sick of putting on new rubber so often. I'm switching to Metzler this time to try it out, based on a recommendation by a fellow rider, who swears that they aren't quite as soft, and they get more life out of them than the Dunlops.
I've recently had another one of my friends tell me they thought the Metzlers were even softer than the Dunlops, and won't last as long. He said I'm going to be disappointed. Since I already paid for them, and had the shop special order them in for me, I can only hope he's wrong.
Anyone know who's right? Or does anyone else have any other suggestions?
I'm willing to try darn near anything at this point. I don't let my back end loose and do burnouts deliberately, but the rear end does let loose from time to time on wet pavement, or over those wide painted white squares at intersections, etc. Noting this, I would not expect to have to replace tires as often as I do, and It's beginning to suck, and piss me off.
Any comments or suggestions from the peanut gallery would be most appreciated.
Help!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Chevrolet Orlando Concept
Chevrolet Orlando Concept
While the Chevy Orlando is a done deal in Europe, there's been no decision about bringing this small people mover over to the U.S., until now. They have just announced the car will be on sale in the U.S. in 2011.
What this sharply chiseled two-box subcompact offers is contemporary styling and three-row 7-passenger seating over the retro-inspired HHR, which carries only five occupants in two rows.
The Orlando shares its architecture with the Cruze as part of GM's global Delta platform. The vehicle's roomier interior is a result of its 108.6-in. wheelbase, more than two inches longer than its sedan counterpart. Its styling features the familiar-looking grille from the big-selling Malibu sedan, along with the aforementioned three rows of theater-style seating. The back two rows fold flat for excellent cargo space. The interior's materials are upscale for this price segment, and the cabin looks production-ready — another sign that the Orlando is ready for European prime time. With its chiseled sheetmetal and seating for seven, the Orlando looks like a more muscular and space-efficient version of Scion's popular xB.
Power comes from Chevy's fuel-sipping 2.0-liter common-rail diesel engine that makes 150 bhp and 236 lb.-ft. of torque. Like the Cruze, the Orlando has an independent front and torsion beam rear suspension and electric-assist power steering.
Audi Sportback Concept
Audi Sportback Concept
The Audi A7 had been rumored as Audi’s version of the Mercedes-Benz CLS. But after seeing the Audi Sportback Concept in the flesh at the Detroit auto show, it’s obvious Audi is taking a bit of a different tack with its stylish new luxury car.
For starters, the Audi Sportback Concept is a 5-door hatchback, unlike the “4-door coupes” from Mercedes with its CLS and Volkswagen with its Passat-based CC. Audi says the 5-door body style was chosen after the sales success achieved by the 5-door A3 Sportback. The attempt with the Sportback Concept was to achieve the coveted “coupe-like silhouette” while still providing the car with a user-friendly rear hatch. Audi says the 4-seat Sportback Concept also serves notice that it will not be limiting Sportback designs to the compact segment.
Besides serving as a preview for the upcoming A7 production model, Audi says the Sportback Concept also “offers a glimpse of Audi’s future design vocabulary.” We’re guessing that vocabulary will include the Sportback Concept’s new interpretation of Audi’s single-frame grille. Another interesting design feature is the car’s side mirrors that Audi says were inspired by the upturned tips on jet wings.
The Audi Sportback Concept is based on the latest Audi architecture that underpins the new A4 sedan, A5 Coupe and Q5 crossover. Sizewise, the Sportback Concept is about 1.5 in. longer than an A6. Using Audi’s new platform, designers were able to move the front axle further forward for better weight distribution. The suspension makes much use of aluminum components to save unsprung weight, as do the carbon-ceramic brake rotors—15.0 in. up front clamped by 6-piston calipers with 14.0-in. rear discs.
The Sportback Concept’s shock absorbers use Audi’s continuous damping control (CDC) that adjust to the manner in which the car is being driven, as well as the road surface. The Sportback Concept marks Audi’s first use of electromechanical steering in a car with a longitudinally-mounted engine.
That engine is an exceptionally clean 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesel, the same engine available this March in the Q7 SUV. Sensors in the engine’s combustion chamber enable a precise regulation of the combustion processes, and their use marks a first for any engine in the world. AdBlue injection enables the 3.0 TDI to pass even California’s stringent emissions.
The 3.0 TDI’s 225 bhp (DIN) and 406 lb.-ft. of torque combined with Audi’s 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive propel the Sportback Concept to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 7 sec., according to Audi. It also achieves an average fuel economy of 37 mpg.
Due to the Sportback Concept’s architecture, an Audi source told us the car could handle up to a 10-cylinder engine, such as the one used in the S8. But the most likely engine for the U.S. market appears to be Audi’s new 3.0 TFSI supercharged V-6, with between 300-333 bhp.
Suzuki Recalls 2005-2006 GSX-R1000 Motorcycles for Frame Crack
Suzuki has issued a recall of certain 2005-2006 GSX-R1000 motorcycles.
American Suzuki (Suzuki) is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 26,082 model year 2005-2006 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. Cracking or breakage of the motorcycle frame can occur in certain extreme situations where unusually high stress is placed on the frame. Repeated hard landings from hazardous maneuvers such as extreme or extended wheelies or other stunts may generate sufficient stress to cause this problem.
26082 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
American Suzuki (Suzuki) is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 26,082 model year 2005-2006 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. Cracking or breakage of the motorcycle frame can occur in certain extreme situations where unusually high stress is placed on the frame. Repeated hard landings from hazardous maneuvers such as extreme or extended wheelies or other stunts may generate sufficient stress to cause this problem.
26082 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
2.5 really damn ass cold miles
I rode my bike to the bike shop on Monday. The day was supposed to top out at 5 degrees F.. When I got a ride home from the shop, the thermometer read 0 degrees F.
Now mind you in Celsius Zero is Freezing cold (Literally). But in Fahrenheit Zero is 31 degrees below freezing, and then lets add some windchill factor just for kicks. I think topped out at about 40 MPH and got a wee bit cold.
I only wore my half shell with a mask and shades. The exposed area around the eyes was screaming for me to stop. I trudged on. I want that new tire on before it's riding time dammit! The shop had an opening, and my friend the owner of the shop was telling me it was picking up, and if I did not get my bike in quick, I'd be in line waiting come springtime to have the work done, and missing out on riding time.
I should have listened to my wife ages ago when she hounded me to get it in before the trailer was buried in snow in the back yard, but I wanted to milk out every last day of riding, and now I had to pay for my greed. I asked to use several friends and family's covered trailers, but all had the same story as me, or else they were full of shit. (The trailers that is, not my friends or family) Well maybe both. Who knows.
Oh well, such is life. My bike's at the shop now, and will be ready for me come springtime. I'll be ready to roll then.
Now mind you in Celsius Zero is Freezing cold (Literally). But in Fahrenheit Zero is 31 degrees below freezing, and then lets add some windchill factor just for kicks. I think topped out at about 40 MPH and got a wee bit cold.
I only wore my half shell with a mask and shades. The exposed area around the eyes was screaming for me to stop. I trudged on. I want that new tire on before it's riding time dammit! The shop had an opening, and my friend the owner of the shop was telling me it was picking up, and if I did not get my bike in quick, I'd be in line waiting come springtime to have the work done, and missing out on riding time.
I should have listened to my wife ages ago when she hounded me to get it in before the trailer was buried in snow in the back yard, but I wanted to milk out every last day of riding, and now I had to pay for my greed. I asked to use several friends and family's covered trailers, but all had the same story as me, or else they were full of shit. (The trailers that is, not my friends or family) Well maybe both. Who knows.
Oh well, such is life. My bike's at the shop now, and will be ready for me come springtime. I'll be ready to roll then.
Monday, January 26, 2009
2008 collection of mailboxes that I've photographed while riding.
Mail boxes, lots and lots of mail boxes.
I know, it sounds silly, but when you ride, you are "on the road" "in the wind", and out in the open. Your senses heighten, and you begin to notice "everything". You see things many times missed by the casual passerby in a car. That to me is one of the greatest joys of riding a motorcycle.
I've taken the time to create a collection of some of the more memorable mailboxes that I've ridden by while on my two wheeled travels. Unfortunately, some of my favorites I've had to pass by, due to either not having a camera, or riding with a group, etc.
Here are some of the ones that I've captured when not riding in a group, and having someone wonder why the hell we all have to stop riding so Mwa can take a picture of a damn mailbox.
For those of you who know me, by now, you know I'm artsy fartsy, so this kind of shit is right up my ally. How could I not notice this great little piece of Americana? I'm quite certain I'm not the only biker who notices these. Hopefully anyway, or I guess that makes me quite kooky. Maybe the fact that I actually took the time to make a photo collection of them for the blog is kooky. I'll give you that.
Anyway...
I hope you enjoy my collection as much as I did collecting it.
We have a patriotic mail box.
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We have sculpture in stainless steel.
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We have sports lovers.
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We have the numbers painted nicely, or differently theme.
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We've got the John Deere theme.
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Love this one with the little farmer in the tractor!
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We've got competition for John Deere with Case Tractors.
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Then there's pigs and dogs.
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And a bit of racing.
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Don't know why, rust and all, I particularly liked this flamed mailbox.
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Nice scallops.
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One of my favorites... Air mail.
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This last one, I borrowed from a fellow blogger Ann Nelson.
I know, it sounds silly, but when you ride, you are "on the road" "in the wind", and out in the open. Your senses heighten, and you begin to notice "everything". You see things many times missed by the casual passerby in a car. That to me is one of the greatest joys of riding a motorcycle.
I've taken the time to create a collection of some of the more memorable mailboxes that I've ridden by while on my two wheeled travels. Unfortunately, some of my favorites I've had to pass by, due to either not having a camera, or riding with a group, etc.
Here are some of the ones that I've captured when not riding in a group, and having someone wonder why the hell we all have to stop riding so Mwa can take a picture of a damn mailbox.
For those of you who know me, by now, you know I'm artsy fartsy, so this kind of shit is right up my ally. How could I not notice this great little piece of Americana? I'm quite certain I'm not the only biker who notices these. Hopefully anyway, or I guess that makes me quite kooky. Maybe the fact that I actually took the time to make a photo collection of them for the blog is kooky. I'll give you that.
Anyway...
I hope you enjoy my collection as much as I did collecting it.
We have a patriotic mail box.
.
.
.
We have sculpture in stainless steel.
.
.
.
We have sports lovers.
.
.
.
We have the numbers painted nicely, or differently theme.
.
.
.
.
We've got the John Deere theme.
.
.
Love this one with the little farmer in the tractor!
.
.
.
.
We've got competition for John Deere with Case Tractors.
.
.
.
Then there's pigs and dogs.
.
.
.
.
And a bit of racing.
.
Don't know why, rust and all, I particularly liked this flamed mailbox.
.
Nice scallops.
.
.
.
One of my favorites... Air mail.
.
.
This last one, I borrowed from a fellow blogger Ann Nelson.
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