Growing and Growing and Growing!

I continue to be amazed at how this casual little hobby of mine has grown.

More than ever I want to thank all of you for stopping by and more importantly for all your help in making this place grow. I haven't checked the numbers but I'm pretty sure that my single biggest source of material is now coming from reader submittals! So in a very real sense, this site is as much (or more) yours than mine. And for those of you that have asked I'm still having a ball. Sure there are days I get distracted with work and family and such but I'm a long way from burnt out. So please keep sending them in and Thanks!.

Two Good Sons And A Speechless Dad

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!

Reader Ride From Spain! A Honda CM400T Street Tracker.

This may be the nicest CM400T on the planet. Damm that is cool.

I've said it here many many times. You do NOT need big money or big engines to build fantastic bikes. And here we have another excellent example of that. This beauty was built by Mario Trigo Salorino wo writes in:


Hello, my name is Mario and I write from Spain. I'm a fan of your blog for a long time. Always show the style of bikes that I like. It is a daily appointment required.


I want to show a personal project I recently completed. It is a Honda CM400T, base uncommon, has been done by me and some friends. I do not define his style, bobber, track, brat ... is a modest project but I'm very happy with the result. Major changes are, handlebars, handlebar switch, repositioning of the electrical components and battery box, exhaust, rear set, clocks, modified original seat and paint job. Appear on your blog would be a reward for my work. I hope you like.


A greeting and continued with this great blog. Muchas gracias.


PS. Sorry for my English.

Your English is fine Mario It's an excellent build. I am labeling at a Street Tracker but you're right it has elements of other styles in it as well.  ! Thank you very much for sending in these great picture!

We here at MPOTD do NOT condone this...

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

Damm... Onboard porn..

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

Cool Suzuki 750 2 Stroke Replica Build Pics. WithBonus Video!

You can see more here.  All in french though. 

Saw this today on a popular message board. Classic!

For Those of you who spend time on motorcycle message boards you'll get a kick out of this.



How many motorcycle forum members does it take to change a light bulb?

1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed

14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently

7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs

6 to argue over whether it’s “lightbulb” or “light bulb” …

another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid

2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is “lamp”

15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that “light bulb” is perfectly correct

19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a light bulb forum

11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum

36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty

5 People to post pics of their own light bulbs

15 People to post “I can’t see S$%^!” and their own light bulbs

7 to post URL’s where one can see examples of different light bulbs

4 to post that the URL’s were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL’s

13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add “Me too”

5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy

4 to say “didn’t we go through this already a short time ago?”

13 to say “do a search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs”

1 to bring politics into the discussion by adding that George W. isn’t the brightest bulb.

4 more to get into personal attacks over their political views.

1 moderator to lock the light bulb thread.

1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.

Seeley Triumph Racer Oozing With Cool...

The Cooley Crosby Suzuki endurance Racer.

Old school racing cool. This is a bit of a repeat. I have an old post on this bike but it was only one side shot. These are much nicer.

UPDATE: BMW.... WOW!

Thanks to Craig NOS in the comments and a link to a French message board.

Racer made by Sebastien in the south of France (Var) then sold. More details in the forum link. I am looking for more information.Craig NOS from Ze Craignos Monstercycles.blog

http://r1150r.forumactif.com/le-coin-du-flat-twin-f1/cafe-racer-bmw-t7722.htm

And one more bonus pic lifted from over there: Stunner!

I really want to know more bout this bike but I found it in a really obscure place. Can anyone enlighten me a bit on what must be a fairly well known ride in BMW circles?

2010 Hot Cruiser Motorcycles Yamaha V-Star 1300

2010 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Motorcycle Cover

Revised riding position. New chromed headlight body. New seat. New handlebar shape. New, more stylish fuel pump (left side of engine). New 3D fuel tank emblems.
New chromed drive belt cover. Throttle body fuel injection. 1304cc, liquid-cooled, V-twin. Fuel Consumption * 18kpl/51mpg(Imp). The perfect blend of soul stirring power, handling and comfort highlights the Man-Machine relationship which is so important to owner satisfaction.

From the throaty exhaust note to the pulse feel of the fuel injected V-twin engine, the V-Star 1300 offers something we call "sensual performance". Traditional yet modern, classic yet avant-garde. Yamaha has taken the traditional cruiser into a bold new territory with the eye catching V-Star 1300. They also improved some styling highlights too. For 2010, the engineers have revised the seat, handlebars and riding position for improved rider comfort.
Powered by a 1304cc, fuel injected, liquid-cooled, V-Twin engine; the 2010 Yamaha V-Star 1300 boasts class leading performance, handling and comfort. Great looks. Solid performance.

Reader Ride. A nicely done Scrambler.

Thanks Ian! Well done. I like the Norman Hyde pipes.

Yamaha Scorpio 2010 Tampilan baru | New Look

Today Yamaha motor Corp Released New Model Yamaha Scorpio-Z 2010 Tampilan baru, Powered with 225 cc SOHC with air cooler with power 18.r PS  launch the Yamaha Scorpio Facelift.

, Yamaha Scorpio-Z. Design with 2010 new colour , more sporty and stylish.this yamaha adopted the design from Yamaha MT1 and Yamaha FZ8. look more sporty and elegant

If you happenned to be in New (as opposed to just plain old) Zealand Yesterday did you make it by the Webbs auctions?

There was a stunner of an auction there. I'd love to know how it went.


http://www.webbs.co.nz/auction/important-vintage-collectors-motorcycles


This was Lot 42

Video. Joey Dunlop doing a lp on the Isle of Mann.

Pretty darn fast for 27 years ago!

2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 Review and Specification

This is The 2010 GSX-R600/750 last received a ground-up redesign back in 2006, then was nicely updated for the 2008 edition. Given the typical Japanese four-year model cycles for sportbikes, we were anticipating a new Gixxer for 2010, but the tanking economy forced Suzuki to postpone its introduction until 2011.

Visually, the biggest change to the GSX-R is its nose, now boasting a narrower, vertically stacked headlight arrangement that mimics that of the GSX-R1000. Four angular intake slots ram air into the airbox and helps provide a distinguishing snout. This sketch indicates a tall windscreen – taller than most sportbikes – but a screen of that height might not make it to the production bike.

The X pattern of the side fairings draw from the previous bike but are less pronounced. Flush-mount rear turnsignals are placed within the tailsection, while the front signals will almost assuredly be placed in the mirrors like previous Gixxers.

Many components are exactly what we’d expect from a GSX-R, including radial-mount front brakes and lightweight thin-spoke wheels. We’ll also assume another edition of a slipper clutch, a newer iteration of S-DMS, the power-mode selector, and adjustable footpegs. And, like its 1000cc brother (and Kawasaki ZX-6R, we expect to see a Showa BPF fork. The 4-into-1 exhaust system follows the styling lead of the previous Gixxer but is unique to the 2011 model.

2010 Yamaha Road Star: Elegant motorcycle for your adventure

2010 Yamaha Road Star Motorcycle Cover

Big torque. Fuel injected 1,670cc V-twin. Fuel Consumption * 15kpl/43mpg(Imp). Legendary Star styling and attention to detail make it a rolling piece of art that you'll be proud to ride.

2010 Hot Motorcycles Yamaha Road Star

But "The Roadie" is more than just muscle. At the heart of this machine is a massive, air-cooled 1670cc, fuel injected V-Twin that pumps out an awesome amount of piston pounding torque. The Road Star sets the standard in big twin performance and style. Comfort, performance and style plus Yamaha's famous quality and reliability.

2010 Best Touring Motorcycles Yamaha Road Star

Vintage Motorcycles Yamaha Road Star 2010

With its massive 1670cc air-cooled, pushrod, fuel injected V-Twin and its long, low chassis, it is sure to turn heads as you rumble past. The 2010 Yamaha Road Star is a true classic. Fuel injected classic.

New Motorcycles for Sale Yamaha Road Star S 2010

2010 Yamaha Road Star S Motorcycle Parts

Black and chrome detailing. Fuel injected 1,670cc V-twin. Fuel Consumption * 15kpl/43mpg(Imp).

2010 Yamaha Road Star S Motorcycle Cover

Swing a leg over, fire up the massive fuel injected V-twin engine, and then settle in for a nice long ride. Gleaming chrome, a retro seat and loads of torquey muscle will have you itching to ride. Though it's available in a metallic black lacquer - this Star is sure to light up the road with its radiant good looks and brilliant chrome. The 2010 Road Star S gets chrome accents to the front end including chrome switchgear, front brake master cylinder, front fork and levers.

Classic Cruiser Motorcycles Yamaha Road Star S 2010

It looks good, due mostly to the classic appeal of that hardtail-looking streel frame and all the classic looking hardware that goes with it. The Yamaha 2010 Road Star is one of the biggest, baddest air cooled V-Twins in the business. Fuel Injected knockout. Another winner in the legendary Yamaha Star series. It's as easy on the eyes as it is easy to ride.

Elegant Motorcycles Yamaha Road Star S 2010

The 2010 Yamaha Road Star S features a fuel injected V-Twin with muscle to burn and plenty of chrome. 102-cubic-inch V-twin in a classic hardtail-looking steel frame with ample chrome accents.

MotoGuzzi El Dorado 850

What was the bike that "Lawerence of Arabia" owned?

A Brough Superior of course.

Thanks to an alert reader!

Hi there! Thanks for a brilliant site.

I was walking around the Imperial War Museum in London yesterday and came across Lawrence of Arabia's SS100 Brough Superior. I'm not sure that it's suitable for the site, but I thought you'd like it. Lawrence owned eight of these beauties and they were all called George!

Thanks again
Jezza

Reader Ride Carry Over From The 2- Stroke Blog. Outrageous RZ350 Custom

Jeff Strom Sends in Some pics of his buddies bike (that I think I've seen before). And What a beauty it is.  Those pipes are pure porn..

He Writes in:

Hey,
Love your blog, thought I would suggest a bike. I rode with
Mark (who built and owns this buzz bomb), with some triples,
about a month ago. This bike runs as sweet as it looks ...
Also found right here ...
http://kawasakitriplesworldwide.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=55493&start=3
4
... keep your bitch'n blog going, it's a regular stop for me!
Cheers,
Jeff Storm
(aka: K_trip - with that green '74 H2)

No Problem Jeff.  Thanks Much for the great shots!