*** continued from previous post ***
Finally, through the haze I spotted a sign for a 'Tourist Centre'. My hackles were up immediately. Which, with the cold, was quite painful. What abomination was this? What diabolical mind changed the spelling of 'Center' to 'Centre'? Eff'n French Canadians, that's who.
Protip: Never trust a person that lives in one country, but believes they are in another. Aw screw that, I'm just trying to be politically correct here. Protip: Never trust the French. Canadian or otherwise.
In my defense, I may have been slightly paranoid after all the excitement of the day. As we fish-tailed down the road I explained to your mother that this place was most certainly a trap where tourists went in - but they never came out. Much like a Roach Motel. A horrible place of death and exported Canadian pot-pies, (New and improved flavor from THE STATES!"), to which your Mom argued - quite successfully - that it was NOT some cannibalistic house of horrors, merely a bathroom and some brochures. Possibly a Mountie. Certainly a stuffed Beaver or two.
I resisted stopping, but in the end I capitulated to ensure domestic harmony. Oh, it took some convincing on her part, but the phrase that sealed the deal, and made me pull into the 'Tourist Centre Du Death' was, "I want you to stop now. You should know I've fashioned a 'prison shank', and I will stick it hard and quick between your fourth and fifth rib. . . straight into your liver."
I have no idea how, or when, she had the time to fashion a 'prison shank', but that's not really the point. I thought it over for a minute and was going to call her bluff but two things prevented me from taking that action: 1. You're Mom had A LOT of time to sit on the back of the bike and think while enduring the rain. 2. I felt a sharp object, pressing hard against my Frogg-Toggs in the region of my kidneys. I calculated the risk. She may, or may not know exactly where my liver was located, but the point was moot. She was prepared to do damage, and in the end quibbling about whether I was hemorrhaging out of a liver or a kidney didn't seem all that important.
*** the journey continues tomorrow ***
Senin, 31 Januari 2011
Victory Jackpot, 2009
Victory Jackpot, 2009
USA Specifications
MSRP $18,499.00
ENGINE
Engine 4-stroke, 50° V-twin, single overhead camshafts with 4-valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Displacement 106 ci (1,731 cc)
Bore x Stroke 101 x 108 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45 mm throttle bodies
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Cooling Air / oil
Exhaust Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover
DIMENSIONS
Length 95.9 in. (2,435 mm)
Weight Dry: 649 lbs. (294 kg)
GVWR: 1,171 lbs. (531 kg)
Ground Clearance 5.3 in. (135 mm)
Wheelbase 66.3 in. (1,684 mm)
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17 l)
Oil Capacity 5 qt. (4.75 l)
Seat Height 25.7 in. (653 mm)
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed overdrive constant mesh
Primary Drive Gear drive with torque compensator
Final Drive Carbon fiber reinforced belt
Suspension Front: Conventional telescopic fork, 43 mm fork tube; 5.1 in. (130 mm) travel
Rear: Single, mono-tube gas shock, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage swingarm, preload adjustable spring; 3 in. (75 mm) travel
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes Front: 300 mm floating rotor with 4-piston caliper
Rear: 300 mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Tires Front: 90/90 21 Dunlop Elite 3
Rear: 250/40R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Rake 32.9°
Trail 4.9 in. (125 mm)
ENGINE
Engine 4-stroke, 50° V-twin, single overhead camshafts with 4-valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Displacement 106 ci (1,731 cc)
Bore x Stroke 101 x 108 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45 mm throttle bodies
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Cooling Air / oil
Exhaust Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover
DIMENSIONS
Length 95.9 in. (2,435 mm)
Weight Dry: 649 lbs. (294 kg)
GVWR: 1,171 lbs. (531 kg)
Ground Clearance 5.3 in. (135 mm)
Wheelbase 66.3 in. (1,684 mm)
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17 l)
Oil Capacity 5 qt. (4.75 l)
Seat Height 25.7 in. (653 mm)
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed overdrive constant mesh
Primary Drive Gear drive with torque compensator
Final Drive Carbon fiber reinforced belt
Suspension Front: Conventional telescopic fork, 43 mm fork tube; 5.1 in. (130 mm) travel
Rear: Single, mono-tube gas shock, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage swingarm, preload adjustable spring; 3 in. (75 mm) travel
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes Front: 300 mm floating rotor with 4-piston caliper
Rear: 300 mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Tires Front: 90/90 21 Dunlop Elite 3
Rear: 250/40R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Rake 32.9°
Trail 4.9 in. (125 mm)
Victory Kingpin, 2009
Victory Kingpin, 2009
USA Specifications
MSRP $16,399.00
MSRP $16,399.00
ENGINE
Engine 4-stroke, 50° V-twin, single overhead camshafts with 4-valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Displacement 100 ci (1,634 cc)
Bore x Stroke 101 x 102 mm
Compression Ratio 8.7:1
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45 mm throttle bodies
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Cooling Air / oil
Exhaust Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover
DIMENSIONS
Length 99.5 in. (2,537 mm)
Weight Dry: 663 lbs. (301 kg)
GVWR: 1,234 lbs. (560 kg)
Ground Clearance 5.8 in. (148 mm)
Wheelbase 65.6 in. (1,666 mm)
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17 l)
Oil Capacity 5 qt. (4.75 l)
Seat Height 26.5 in. (673 mm)
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed overdrive constant mesh
Primary Drive Gear drive with torque compensator
Final Drive Carbon fiber reinforced belt
Suspension Front: Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm fork tube; 5.1 in. (130 mm) travel
Rear: Single, mono-tube gas shock, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage swingarm, preload adjustable spring; 3.9 in. (100 mm) travel
Rear: Single, mono-tube gas shock, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage swingarm, preload adjustable spring; 3.9 in. (100 mm) travel
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes Front: 300 mm floating rotor with 4-piston caliper
Rear: 300 mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Tires Front: 130/70 B18 Dunlop 491 Elite II
Rear: 180 55-B18 Dunlop D417
Rake 32.8°
Trail 5.4 in. (138 mm)
Rear: 300 mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Tires Front: 130/70 B18 Dunlop 491 Elite II
Rear: 180 55-B18 Dunlop D417
Rake 32.8°
Trail 5.4 in. (138 mm)
Victory Hammer S, 2009
Victory Hammer S, 2009
USA Specifications
MSRP $18,499.00
MSRP $18,499.00
ENGINE
Engine 4-stroke, 50° V-twin, single overhead camshafts with 4-valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Gross Horsepower 97 hp
Displacement 106 ci (1,731 cc)
Bore x Stroke 101 x 108 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45 mm throttle bodies
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Cooling Air / oil
Exhaust Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover
DIMENSIONS
Length 93.1 in. (2,366 mm)
Weight Dry: 669 lbs. (303 kg)
GVWR: 1,173 lbs. (532 kg)
Ground Clearance 5.8 in. (148 mm)
Wheelbase 65.7 in. (1,669 mm)
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17 l)
Oil Capacity 5 qt. (4.75 l)
Seat Height 26.5 in. (673 mm)
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed overdrive constant mesh
Primary Drive Gear drive with torque compensator
Final Drive Carbon fiber reinforced belt
Suspension Front: Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm fork tube; 5.1 in. (130 mm) travel
Rear: Single, mono-tube gas shock, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage swingarm, preload adjustable spring; 3.9 in. (100 mm) travel
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes Front: Dual 300 mm floating rotor with 4-piston calipers
Rear: 300 mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Tires Front: 130/70R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Rear: 250/40R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Rake 32.7°
Trail 5.5 in. (140 mm)
Victory Hammer, 2009
Victory Hammer, 2009
USA Specifications
MSRP $17,499.00
ENGINE
Engine 4-stroke, 50° V-twin, single overhead camshafts with 4-valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Gross Horsepower 97 hp
Displacement 106 ci (1,731 cc)
Bore x Stroke 101 x 108 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45 mm throttle bodies
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Cooling Air / oil
Exhaust Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover
DIMENSIONS
Length 93.1 in. (2,366 mm)
Weight Dry: 669 lbs. (303 kg)
GVWR: 1,173 lbs. (532 kg)
Ground Clearance 5.8 in. (148 mm)
Wheelbase 65.7 in. (1,669 mm)
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17 l)
Oil Capacity 5 qt. (4.75 l)
Seat Height 26.5 in. (673 mm)
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed overdrive constant mesh
Primary Drive Gear drive with torque compensator
Final Drive Carbon fiber reinforced belt
Suspension Front: Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm fork tube; 5.1 in. (130 mm) travel
Rear: Single, mono-tube gas shock, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage swingarm, preload adjustable spring; 3.9 in. (100 mm) travel
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes Front: Dual 300 mm floating rotor with 4-piston calipers
Rear: 300 mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Tires Front: 130/70R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Rear: 250/40R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Rake 32.7°
Trail 5.5 in. (140 mm)
Victory Cory Ness Jackpot, 2009
Victory Cory Ness Jackpot, 2009
USA Specifications
$24,499.00
ENGINE
Engine 4-stroke, 50° V-twin, single overhead camshafts with 4-valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Displacement 106 ci (1,731 cc)
Bore x Stroke 101 x 108 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45 mm throttle bodies
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Cooling Air / oil
Exhaust Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover
DIMENSIONS
Length 95.9 in. (2,435 mm)
Weight Dry: 649 lbs. (294 kg)
GVWR: 1,171 lbs. (531 kg)
Ground Clearance 5.3 in. (135 mm)
Wheelbase 66.3 in. (1,684 mm)
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17 l)
Oil Capacity 5 qt. (4.75 l)
Seat Height 25.7 in. (653 mm)
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed overdrive constant mesh
Primary Drive Gear drive with torque compensator
Final Drive Carbon fiber reinforced belt
Suspension Front: Conventional telescopic fork, 43 mm fork tube; 5.1 in. (130 mm) travel
Rear: Single, mono-tube gas shock, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage swingarm, preload adjustable spring; 3 in. (75 mm) travel
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes Front: 300 mm floating rotor with 4-piston caliper
Rear: 300 mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Tires Front: 90/90 21 Dunlop Elite 3
Rear: 250/40R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Rake 32.9°
Trail 4.9 in. (125 mm)
Victory Core, 2009
Victory Core, 2009
The Fresh Concept. Inspried. Beyond custom. Future performance. The bare essentials. Stripped to the core.
The CORE is a concept motorcycle designed and built by the Victory Motorcyles Industrial Design team to show what a performance cruiser of the future could look like. It consists of only the essentials: engine, frame, wheels and front suspension - no rear suspension. Its unique cast aluminum frame was made by pouring molten aluminum over a sand core, which was removed whent he casting was complete.
The FEATURES:
• 106/6 Victory Freedom V-Twin
• Aluminum alloy - AL 356-T6 - Tempered 5-piece frame
• Victory X-Factor Wheels
• 304 Stainless Steel left-side Scrambler High pipes
• Carbon fiber rear fender and fork covers
The SPECIFICATIONS:
Victory Freedom 106/6: 106 cu (1731cc) V-Twin with 6-speed overdrive
Aluminum alloy 356-T6 tempered 5-piece frame
304 Stainless Steel left-side Scrambler High pipes
Carbon fiber rear fender and fork covers
Victory X-Factor Wheels
Tires: Avon 130/70-18 front; Avon 150/70-18 rear
Front Brakes: 320mm dual 4-piston discs
Rear Brake: 240mm single disc
Suspension: WP 48mm-diameter inverted forks with 135/160mm travel
African Mahogany seat with integrated LED tail/turn/brake lights
Dry weight: 469lb/212.7 kg
Seat height: 28"/71.1cm
Wheelbase: 64"/162.56 cm
3.25 gal./12.3L fuel tank
The CORE is a concept motorcycle designed and built by the Victory Motorcyles Industrial Design team to show what a performance cruiser of the future could look like. It consists of only the essentials: engine, frame, wheels and front suspension - no rear suspension. Its unique cast aluminum frame was made by pouring molten aluminum over a sand core, which was removed whent he casting was complete.
The FEATURES:
• 106/6 Victory Freedom V-Twin
• Aluminum alloy - AL 356-T6 - Tempered 5-piece frame
• Victory X-Factor Wheels
• 304 Stainless Steel left-side Scrambler High pipes
• Carbon fiber rear fender and fork covers
The SPECIFICATIONS:
Victory Freedom 106/6: 106 cu (1731cc) V-Twin with 6-speed overdrive
Aluminum alloy 356-T6 tempered 5-piece frame
304 Stainless Steel left-side Scrambler High pipes
Carbon fiber rear fender and fork covers
Victory X-Factor Wheels
Tires: Avon 130/70-18 front; Avon 150/70-18 rear
Front Brakes: 320mm dual 4-piston discs
Rear Brake: 240mm single disc
Suspension: WP 48mm-diameter inverted forks with 135/160mm travel
African Mahogany seat with integrated LED tail/turn/brake lights
Dry weight: 469lb/212.7 kg
Seat height: 28"/71.1cm
Wheelbase: 64"/162.56 cm
3.25 gal./12.3L fuel tank
Jumat, 28 Januari 2011
Polar Bear Grand Tour - Sir John's on 1/23/2011
Check out pictures and videos of the 11th motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Sir John's on January 23, 2011.
Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - MAC
Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See MAC's 1998 Honda VT750 Shadow under Bikes Only. There are no Trikes Only, Women on Motorcycles, or Men on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.
Chapter 5 - THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH CANADIANS
*** continued from previous post ***
September 27, 2008
Dear Amber,
I’m really having a hard time letting go of you being a Pirate.
Is it too late to change your course of study?
Love,
Daddio
PS. You may want to ignore any notes posted to you by your friends on Facebook or in email. I couldn’t sleep last night and I found your password and login, so I posed as you for a bit. Ever notice how sometimes things that seem hilarious at 3 AM, seem a little crude the next day? Ah well.
PPS. Um . . . I may have taken a bit out of your bank account as well. It’s ok. You owe me.
Chapter 5
The Road to Hell is Paved with Canadians
Did I mention it was raining?
As I said before, most of the trip was a blur. Literally. Riding in the dense mist of a rain-soaked road with spray kicked up by thousands of tires - did you ever see the freeway during rush hour with a good rain pounding the pavement? If you're not driving through the thick of the storm it really is an amazing sight. A gray tunnel of dirty spray. But we WERE driving through it, and it took A LOT of concentration just to keep the bike going down the road. We were wet, tired, cold, and, as Mom pointed out, for some reason when she gets tired I get cranky. Luckily our communication was kept to a minimum, for each time I raised the shield to try to say something - surprise! A mouth full of oily Canadian road juice. Yum.
So we droned on and on and on. Through mountain passes. Through small towns. Through the heart of the Canadian Rockies. I don't remember much other than the recurring thought of 'Hey! We’re going to die!', yet there were a couple of interesting moments worth mentioning.
At some point in the trip, I can't tell you exactly when, or exactly where, because I may have had an out of body experience wherein I was having warm tea and crumpets with the Queen, or Bob Dylan - it doesn't matter really except if it was Bob Dylan I should probably get some therapy because roving hands from the Queen is one thing, but from Bob? . . . but I digress. The fact is at some point mom had to pee.
Fine. I'll just whip this baby across three lanes of certain death and find her a bathroom because that's just the kind of guy I am. Far be it from me to point out that she has a bladder the size of a grain of rice. Did I mention I may have been a tad cranky by this point? Did I mention how hard it was raining? Take that and double it. Visibility was only a few hundred feet at best and often much less.
*** the journey continues ***
September 27, 2008
Dear Amber,
I’m really having a hard time letting go of you being a Pirate.
Is it too late to change your course of study?
Love,
Daddio
PS. You may want to ignore any notes posted to you by your friends on Facebook or in email. I couldn’t sleep last night and I found your password and login, so I posed as you for a bit. Ever notice how sometimes things that seem hilarious at 3 AM, seem a little crude the next day? Ah well.
PPS. Um . . . I may have taken a bit out of your bank account as well. It’s ok. You owe me.
Chapter 5
The Road to Hell is Paved with Canadians
Did I mention it was raining?
As I said before, most of the trip was a blur. Literally. Riding in the dense mist of a rain-soaked road with spray kicked up by thousands of tires - did you ever see the freeway during rush hour with a good rain pounding the pavement? If you're not driving through the thick of the storm it really is an amazing sight. A gray tunnel of dirty spray. But we WERE driving through it, and it took A LOT of concentration just to keep the bike going down the road. We were wet, tired, cold, and, as Mom pointed out, for some reason when she gets tired I get cranky. Luckily our communication was kept to a minimum, for each time I raised the shield to try to say something - surprise! A mouth full of oily Canadian road juice. Yum.
So we droned on and on and on. Through mountain passes. Through small towns. Through the heart of the Canadian Rockies. I don't remember much other than the recurring thought of 'Hey! We’re going to die!', yet there were a couple of interesting moments worth mentioning.
At some point in the trip, I can't tell you exactly when, or exactly where, because I may have had an out of body experience wherein I was having warm tea and crumpets with the Queen, or Bob Dylan - it doesn't matter really except if it was Bob Dylan I should probably get some therapy because roving hands from the Queen is one thing, but from Bob? . . . but I digress. The fact is at some point mom had to pee.
Fine. I'll just whip this baby across three lanes of certain death and find her a bathroom because that's just the kind of guy I am. Far be it from me to point out that she has a bladder the size of a grain of rice. Did I mention I may have been a tad cranky by this point? Did I mention how hard it was raining? Take that and double it. Visibility was only a few hundred feet at best and often much less.
*** the journey continues ***
Kamis, 27 Januari 2011
Rain. Mountains. Maniacs. Oh My!
*** continued from previous post ***
By now the traffic from the boat is long gone, blasting at a break-neck speed to God knows where. I couldn't worry about them. We had our own place to go, and we were WAY behind schedule.
Nothing to do but get back on the road.
For the next two hundred miles, (or 8 thousand km in Canadianeese), we wind our way through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Nothing compares to the Canadian Rockies. They are unimaginably beautiful. The size, the sheer granite cliffs, the peaks reaching into the clouds lend an aura of antiquity that is rarely experienced elsewhere.
I would have probably enjoyed the scenic grandeur much more had the deluge from the Sky God not returned with a vengeance. But it gets better because what party would be complete without rain's other two friends? Fog and mist. Certainly not this one. Rain, fog, mist, and horribly, horribly wet roads. Oh! Did I mention through all of this splendor of nature that we were on the Trans Canadian highway which evidently is THE ONLY FRICKING ROAD IN CANADA???
So, if by enjoying the scenery you mean traveling at 80 miles an hour through mountain passes with heavy traffic tail-gating you at every turn while riding through a lake, then yeah - this was a stroll in the park.
You have to understand that I was concentrating so hard on keeping the bike upright and on the road that much of this portion of the trip is a blur. So, if I'm a tad scant on details you'll have to forgive me. At some point in the future I may be able to access the memories through hypnosis, but I seriously doubt it.
To give you the flavor of this leg of the journey you only need three words, a mantra so to speak. Learn them and repeat them for the next 4 hours.
Rain. Mountain. Maniacs.
Yet, as I've come to learn, every dark cloud may have a silver lining, but it also has a much darker - and definitely evil - core. In fact, I've come to understand that the 'silver lining' much ballyhooed in lyrics and prose is actually a tin-foil hat for the cumuli-nimbus bunch. Dark clouds are, straight off their rocker, toys in the attic, monkeys in the fridge, bees in the glove box, fundamentalist Christian women with eyes open WAY to wide banging on your front door because you just happened to leave your 8 foot 'Christ on a Stick' neon "WWJD? He'd pick up some harlots and PARTY LIKE HELL" sign turned on and it's causing a row at Easter Services - bat-shit crazy.
These Canadian clouds would just not stop hammering home their point. Whatever that was. Oh yeah. . .it was "LET'S KILL THE GUYS FROM THE STATES. LOL". Frickin' clouds typing in all caps and using leet. I hates 'em.
I thought of home. It was nothing but a distant memory.
Right then I knew one thing for certain: if we survived this vacation Mom was going to kill me.
And honestly, I couldn't blame her.
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And so ends chapter 4 of this tale. Hope you're enjoying it so far. :)
David
*** the journey continues tomorrow with Chapter 5 - 'The Road To Hell Is Paved With Canadians ***
By now the traffic from the boat is long gone, blasting at a break-neck speed to God knows where. I couldn't worry about them. We had our own place to go, and we were WAY behind schedule.
Nothing to do but get back on the road.
For the next two hundred miles, (or 8 thousand km in Canadianeese), we wind our way through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Nothing compares to the Canadian Rockies. They are unimaginably beautiful. The size, the sheer granite cliffs, the peaks reaching into the clouds lend an aura of antiquity that is rarely experienced elsewhere.
I would have probably enjoyed the scenic grandeur much more had the deluge from the Sky God not returned with a vengeance. But it gets better because what party would be complete without rain's other two friends? Fog and mist. Certainly not this one. Rain, fog, mist, and horribly, horribly wet roads. Oh! Did I mention through all of this splendor of nature that we were on the Trans Canadian highway which evidently is THE ONLY FRICKING ROAD IN CANADA???
So, if by enjoying the scenery you mean traveling at 80 miles an hour through mountain passes with heavy traffic tail-gating you at every turn while riding through a lake, then yeah - this was a stroll in the park.
You have to understand that I was concentrating so hard on keeping the bike upright and on the road that much of this portion of the trip is a blur. So, if I'm a tad scant on details you'll have to forgive me. At some point in the future I may be able to access the memories through hypnosis, but I seriously doubt it.
To give you the flavor of this leg of the journey you only need three words, a mantra so to speak. Learn them and repeat them for the next 4 hours.
Rain. Mountain. Maniacs.
Yet, as I've come to learn, every dark cloud may have a silver lining, but it also has a much darker - and definitely evil - core. In fact, I've come to understand that the 'silver lining' much ballyhooed in lyrics and prose is actually a tin-foil hat for the cumuli-nimbus bunch. Dark clouds are, straight off their rocker, toys in the attic, monkeys in the fridge, bees in the glove box, fundamentalist Christian women with eyes open WAY to wide banging on your front door because you just happened to leave your 8 foot 'Christ on a Stick' neon "WWJD? He'd pick up some harlots and PARTY LIKE HELL" sign turned on and it's causing a row at Easter Services - bat-shit crazy.
These Canadian clouds would just not stop hammering home their point. Whatever that was. Oh yeah. . .it was "LET'S KILL THE GUYS FROM THE STATES. LOL". Frickin' clouds typing in all caps and using leet. I hates 'em.
I thought of home. It was nothing but a distant memory.
Right then I knew one thing for certain: if we survived this vacation Mom was going to kill me.
And honestly, I couldn't blame her.
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And so ends chapter 4 of this tale. Hope you're enjoying it so far. :)
David
*** the journey continues tomorrow with Chapter 5 - 'The Road To Hell Is Paved With Canadians ***
Rabu, 26 Januari 2011
It Looked Easy Enough On Paper
*** continued from previous post ***
Doing as I am told I get the gear out of the saddlebags and begin to put on the Frogg-Toggs.
These are great. Best investment in rain gear we've ever made. Light weight, breathable, and completely dry. It is a simple two-piece suit, with an extra long coat that fits over the high-rise pants so nothing gets where it shouldn't. The jacket even has a built in hoodie to go under your helmet should you so desire. They are fantastic. Except for one small, tiny little problem: I'm soaked to the bone already. I believe that may defeat their purpose. Like counting the calories in a Triple Burger with Cheese and an Insanely Large Fries after you've scarfed it in your car ducked behind, and slightly below, the steering wheel so no one will see what a horker your are.
When your Mom gets back from the bathroom I have managed to put on my rain gear.
Now, usually, this wouldn't be a huge accomplishment. In my defense it was the first time I had actually put on the Frogg-Toggs. And it had been raining. And I was cold. And we were in a foreign land, with foreign customs, and everything was all "kilometer this", and "liter that", and "no it's not play money just because it's a different color and no that's not Bob Dylan's head it's the Queen for Christ's sake so stop giggling and fork it over." So when I tell you that I struggled for a bit, and through sheer determination and perseverance, managed to put the jacket on my legs, over my boots, and had a hoodie hanging from my crotch, (I thought it was just to make it easier to pee with the chaps), you'll understand and not think less of me as a rider.
To my credit I discovered my blunder rather quickly. It may have been the howls of laughter coming from the cars passing me on the road. It may have been that when I tried to put the pants on my upper torso, I looked like a giant "V" and lunged hither-and-yon for a few minutes until I hit a light pole and realized something was amiss. But what it came down to was I just didn't feel comfortable with no hole for my head or slot to peek out through and the whole hoodie-in-the-crotch thing, the more I thought, was a dead giveaway. Typical 'Merican technology. You'd think something as complicated as this would have come with instructions.
It took your Mom like 2 seconds to get the things on. She is such a show off.
*** the journey continues tomorrow ***
Doing as I am told I get the gear out of the saddlebags and begin to put on the Frogg-Toggs.
These are great. Best investment in rain gear we've ever made. Light weight, breathable, and completely dry. It is a simple two-piece suit, with an extra long coat that fits over the high-rise pants so nothing gets where it shouldn't. The jacket even has a built in hoodie to go under your helmet should you so desire. They are fantastic. Except for one small, tiny little problem: I'm soaked to the bone already. I believe that may defeat their purpose. Like counting the calories in a Triple Burger with Cheese and an Insanely Large Fries after you've scarfed it in your car ducked behind, and slightly below, the steering wheel so no one will see what a horker your are.
When your Mom gets back from the bathroom I have managed to put on my rain gear.
Now, usually, this wouldn't be a huge accomplishment. In my defense it was the first time I had actually put on the Frogg-Toggs. And it had been raining. And I was cold. And we were in a foreign land, with foreign customs, and everything was all "kilometer this", and "liter that", and "no it's not play money just because it's a different color and no that's not Bob Dylan's head it's the Queen for Christ's sake so stop giggling and fork it over." So when I tell you that I struggled for a bit, and through sheer determination and perseverance, managed to put the jacket on my legs, over my boots, and had a hoodie hanging from my crotch, (I thought it was just to make it easier to pee with the chaps), you'll understand and not think less of me as a rider.
To my credit I discovered my blunder rather quickly. It may have been the howls of laughter coming from the cars passing me on the road. It may have been that when I tried to put the pants on my upper torso, I looked like a giant "V" and lunged hither-and-yon for a few minutes until I hit a light pole and realized something was amiss. But what it came down to was I just didn't feel comfortable with no hole for my head or slot to peek out through and the whole hoodie-in-the-crotch thing, the more I thought, was a dead giveaway. Typical 'Merican technology. You'd think something as complicated as this would have come with instructions.
It took your Mom like 2 seconds to get the things on. She is such a show off.
*** the journey continues tomorrow ***
Ducati Recalls MTS 620, 1000, and 1100 for Fuel Leakage Problem
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2006 Multistrada 620, model year 2003-2006 Multistrada 1000, and model year 2007-2009 Multistrada 1100 motorcycles.
Fuel leakage can occur at the fuel tank pump flange seal. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The number of units affected is 3911.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Fuel leakage can occur at the fuel tank pump flange seal. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The number of units affected is 3911.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Australia Day ride
Edited 27.01.2011 Since the weekend looks like rain I went for a small ride today, Australia day public holiday. Clear Mountain road. I rode out via Bunya Road and Clear Mountain Road, both of which are terrific. Then I skirted North Pine dam and wanted to go north but not via Mt Mee. Without any map or GPS I simply ended up back on the road to Dayboro so figured ok I will try another day.
Selasa, 25 Januari 2011
They Eyes of a Fish
*** continued from previous post ***
It's now apparent that the skipper is winding the engines out to ramming speed. We may skip the dock altogether and just run this baby right up on shore, Omaha-Beach style. To no one's surprise but ours he throws the engines in reverse at the last minute and we cruise at a civilized speed to the dock.
Now, I don't know if you've ever had this experience, but once in a while in life you will stumble across a situation where, earlier in the day you admired someone, then, through no fault of their own the situation changes and you pity them. That was us in a nutshell. As we disembarked none of our previous friends would look at us. If they did, it was to sneak a quick glance in our direction. But I knew what they were thinking. It was the same thing I would have been thinking had the situation been reversed. "Sucks to be you Chester!"
Yes. Yes it does. Thank you for noticing.
We wait our turn and I roll on the throttle and pull up the now rain-soaked steel ramp. I don't know if you have experienced the delight of a half-blind, (my glasses and visor were still fogged up), fish-tailing ride on a motorcycle up a steel ramp in the rain with maniac Canadians inches from the back of your bike, but it's not as much fun as it sounds. Then, just as our tires kiss the tarmac, it quits raining! Oh benevolent God in heaven, why must your sense of humor be so cruel?
At the top of the hill leading to the Ferry is a small parking lot and a squat building that may be a smoke-house or a rest-room. I slow the bike, take a sharp curve and cruise into the lot. This looks like a good place to re-group, catch our breath, put on our rain gear, and attempt to think through the rest of our day.
"Well," I say, as I pull off my helmet with a definitive sucking sound, (Think of pulling a suction cup off of a sheet of glass, or Robert Downey Jr. circa 1995 from a post Oscar party with an open bar and a group of Colombian "fans".), "that was something, eh?"
Mom cocks her head slightly. "Did you just say 'eh?'
The woman I love looks at me with the eyes of a fish. Dead, terrible eyes. "If you start talking like a Canadian I will be forced to kill you. Kill you dead. Right here. Right now. Do you understand? Get your rain gear on while I visit the rest-room and try to dry out a bit."
I think that this deserves a calculated reply but then my brain starts working and I decide to smile and pursue the path that has kept our marriage on the right track for almost 30 years - I keep my mouth shut.
*** the journey continues ***
It's now apparent that the skipper is winding the engines out to ramming speed. We may skip the dock altogether and just run this baby right up on shore, Omaha-Beach style. To no one's surprise but ours he throws the engines in reverse at the last minute and we cruise at a civilized speed to the dock.
Now, I don't know if you've ever had this experience, but once in a while in life you will stumble across a situation where, earlier in the day you admired someone, then, through no fault of their own the situation changes and you pity them. That was us in a nutshell. As we disembarked none of our previous friends would look at us. If they did, it was to sneak a quick glance in our direction. But I knew what they were thinking. It was the same thing I would have been thinking had the situation been reversed. "Sucks to be you Chester!"
Yes. Yes it does. Thank you for noticing.
We wait our turn and I roll on the throttle and pull up the now rain-soaked steel ramp. I don't know if you have experienced the delight of a half-blind, (my glasses and visor were still fogged up), fish-tailing ride on a motorcycle up a steel ramp in the rain with maniac Canadians inches from the back of your bike, but it's not as much fun as it sounds. Then, just as our tires kiss the tarmac, it quits raining! Oh benevolent God in heaven, why must your sense of humor be so cruel?
At the top of the hill leading to the Ferry is a small parking lot and a squat building that may be a smoke-house or a rest-room. I slow the bike, take a sharp curve and cruise into the lot. This looks like a good place to re-group, catch our breath, put on our rain gear, and attempt to think through the rest of our day.
"Well," I say, as I pull off my helmet with a definitive sucking sound, (Think of pulling a suction cup off of a sheet of glass, or Robert Downey Jr. circa 1995 from a post Oscar party with an open bar and a group of Colombian "fans".), "that was something, eh?"
Mom cocks her head slightly. "Did you just say 'eh?'
The woman I love looks at me with the eyes of a fish. Dead, terrible eyes. "If you start talking like a Canadian I will be forced to kill you. Kill you dead. Right here. Right now. Do you understand? Get your rain gear on while I visit the rest-room and try to dry out a bit."
I think that this deserves a calculated reply but then my brain starts working and I decide to smile and pursue the path that has kept our marriage on the right track for almost 30 years - I keep my mouth shut.
*** the journey continues ***
Senin, 24 Januari 2011
It Was A Dark And Stormy Ferry Ride
*** continued from previous post ***
After the mandatory, "Well, good luck with all that, eh?", I can finally turn my attention to your mother. Her group has scattered like a bag of dropped marbles, and all that is left of her entourage is her and motorcycle girl. The time has not been kind. Mom - how can I put this gently - no matter how you slice it, she's not a pretty sight. Her hair is wet and matted and clumped to the side of her head like day-old oatmeal. Her mascara is running down her face giving the appearance that her eye may be leaking ink. Or dark, dark tears. I vote for the tears. We make eye-contact, and a silent thought passes between us. A shared observation between long-term companions that is understood immediately - there is no need to give it voice.
Although, had we chosen to speak, our communication would have been a simple "FUCKIN' A!!!".
Yes, that sums it up rather nicely.
I feel bad for the poor girl on the bike. With the enthusiasm of youth beaten out of her, she looks like the family dog that's been caught chewing on the baby one too many times.
I approach your Mom cautiously. Tentatively. Careful not to make any sudden movements. "Hey babe, how you doing? Have I told you today how beautiful you look?"
To your mother's credit, she didn't punch me in the throat. I love vacations!
"Little wet, little wet," she says, in a voice that is the einsiest, tiniest, itsy-bittiest four or five octaves too high.
"Yep," I reply. It seems like I should add something else, but, as I said before, I got nuthin'.
The ferry picks this moment to blast its horn. I look around, dumbstruck, forgetting where I am for the moment. Then it comes back to me in a flash. I'm in Hell. And not a regular Hell, but a maple syrup swilling north-of-the-border-down-the-rabbit-hole Canadian Hell. I expect Gordon Lightfoot songs over the ferry's speakers system at any moment.
"Looks like we've made it to the other side," Mom says. "Do you want to dig out our rain gear, or should we wait to get off the boat and then pull over?"
I notice that we are HAULING ASS into the dock. It looks like we are about half-a-mile away, but everyone on board has started their engines. I trust they know what they are doing. But it may be that they just want to turn on their heaters. The temperature has dropped from a pleasant 77 degrees, (that's Fahrenheit - in Celsius it would be like 10 kilometers), to a chilly 60. Sometimes I really regret having a thermometer on the Vision's instrument panel. I KNOW I'm cold, I don't need it quantified. And lucky us, the skies are looking angrier and more foreboding with each passing minute.
"Guess we should put on the rain gear but I don't think we have time. Looks like we will be at shore in a couple of minutes. I'll pull over once we get off, and we can put the Frogg-Toggs on then."
Mom nods approval.
*** the journey continues ***
After the mandatory, "Well, good luck with all that, eh?", I can finally turn my attention to your mother. Her group has scattered like a bag of dropped marbles, and all that is left of her entourage is her and motorcycle girl. The time has not been kind. Mom - how can I put this gently - no matter how you slice it, she's not a pretty sight. Her hair is wet and matted and clumped to the side of her head like day-old oatmeal. Her mascara is running down her face giving the appearance that her eye may be leaking ink. Or dark, dark tears. I vote for the tears. We make eye-contact, and a silent thought passes between us. A shared observation between long-term companions that is understood immediately - there is no need to give it voice.
Although, had we chosen to speak, our communication would have been a simple "FUCKIN' A!!!".
Yes, that sums it up rather nicely.
I feel bad for the poor girl on the bike. With the enthusiasm of youth beaten out of her, she looks like the family dog that's been caught chewing on the baby one too many times.
I approach your Mom cautiously. Tentatively. Careful not to make any sudden movements. "Hey babe, how you doing? Have I told you today how beautiful you look?"
To your mother's credit, she didn't punch me in the throat. I love vacations!
"Little wet, little wet," she says, in a voice that is the einsiest, tiniest, itsy-bittiest four or five octaves too high.
"Yep," I reply. It seems like I should add something else, but, as I said before, I got nuthin'.
The ferry picks this moment to blast its horn. I look around, dumbstruck, forgetting where I am for the moment. Then it comes back to me in a flash. I'm in Hell. And not a regular Hell, but a maple syrup swilling north-of-the-border-down-the-rabbit-hole Canadian Hell. I expect Gordon Lightfoot songs over the ferry's speakers system at any moment.
"Looks like we've made it to the other side," Mom says. "Do you want to dig out our rain gear, or should we wait to get off the boat and then pull over?"
I notice that we are HAULING ASS into the dock. It looks like we are about half-a-mile away, but everyone on board has started their engines. I trust they know what they are doing. But it may be that they just want to turn on their heaters. The temperature has dropped from a pleasant 77 degrees, (that's Fahrenheit - in Celsius it would be like 10 kilometers), to a chilly 60. Sometimes I really regret having a thermometer on the Vision's instrument panel. I KNOW I'm cold, I don't need it quantified. And lucky us, the skies are looking angrier and more foreboding with each passing minute.
"Guess we should put on the rain gear but I don't think we have time. Looks like we will be at shore in a couple of minutes. I'll pull over once we get off, and we can put the Frogg-Toggs on then."
Mom nods approval.
*** the journey continues ***
Benelli Tornado Naked Tre 899 (Touring), 2009
Benelli Tornado Naked Tre 899 (Touring), 2009
ENGINE
TYPE 3 cylinders, 4 stroke, liquid cooled
DOHC(double overhead camshaft)
CYLINDER CAPACITY 899 cc
BORE X STROKE 88 X 49.2
COMPRESSION RATIO 12, 5:1
MAXIMUM POWER 116 hp
MAXIMUM NET TORQUE / RPM 60ftlb
FIRING ORDER 1 > 3 > 2
INTAKE VALVE DIAMETER 33 mm
EXHAUST VALVE DIAMETER 29 mm
INTAKE ENGINE TIMING 21°BTDC42° ATDC
ENGINE TIMING 42°BTDC21° ATDC
MAXIMUM VALVE LIFT Int.8,75 exh.7.5
THROTTLE BODY,DIAMETER 53 mm
LUBRICATION SYSTEM Wet sump
Injection EURO 3
CLUTCH Wet clucth 10 discs
IGNITION Digital - inductive type via electronic engine management
STARTING Electric
GEARBOX 6 - speed
TRANSMISSION 525 chain type
PRIMARY RATIO 44 / 79
FINAL RATIO 16 / 41
GEAR RATIOS (SECONDARY) 1°14 / 39
2°18 / 35
3°21 / 32
4°23 / 30
5°24 / 28
6°25 / 27
CYCLE PARTS
FRAME ASD steel tube trellis, with boxed section
FRONT SUSPENSION "Upside down" fork Ø43 mm totally adjustable
FRONT TRAVEL 120 mm
REAR SUSPENSION ASD steel tube trellis swingarm
REAR TRAVEL 120 mm
RAKE 24°
TRAIL 95 mm
OFFSET 33 mm
FRONT BRAKE DIAMETER Ø320 mm with radial caliper
REAR BRAKE DIAMETER Ø240 mm
FRONT TYRE 120-70-/17; 120-65/17
REAR TYRE 180-55/17; 190-55/17; 200-50/17
SIZES
LENGHT 2100 mm
WIDTH 790 mm
HEIGHT 1050 mm
SEAT HEIGHT 780 mm
WHEELBASE 1443 mm
DRY WEIGHT 199 kg
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 17l
FUEL RESERVE 4l
Benelli Tornado Naked Tre 899s (Sport), 2009
Benelli Tornado Naked Tre 899s (Sport), 2009
ENGINE
TYPE 3 cylinders, 4 stroke, liquid cooled.
DOHC(double overhead camshaft)
CYLINDER CAPACITY 899 cc
BORE X STROKE 88 X 49.2
COMPRESSION RATIO 12, 5:1
MAXIMUM POWER 116 hp
MAXIMUM NET TORQUE / RPM 60ftlb
FIRING ORDER 1 > 3 > 2
INTAKE VALVE DIAMETER 33 mm
EXHAUST VALVE DIAMETER 29 mm
INTAKE ENGINE TIMING 21°BTDC42° ATDC
ENGINE TIMING 42°BTDC21° ATDC
MAXIMUM VALVE LIFT Int.8,75 exh.7.5
THROTTLE BODY,DIAMETER 53 mm
LUBRICATION SYSTEM Wet sump
Injection EURO 3
CLUTCH Wet clucth 10 discs
IGNITION Digital - inductive type via electronic engine management
STARTING Electric
GEARBOX 6 - speed
TRANSMISSION 525 chain type
PRIMARY RATIO 44 / 79
FINAL RATIO 16 / 41
GEAR RATIOS (SECONDARY) 1°14 / 39
2°18 / 35
3°21 / 32
4°23 / 30
5°24 / 28
6°25 / 27
CYCLE PARTS
FRAME ASD steel tube trellis, with boxed section
FRONT SUSPENSION "Upside down" fork Ø43 mm totally adjustable
FRONT TRAVEL 120 mm
REAR SUSPENSION ASD steel tube trellis swingarm
REAR TRAVEL 120 mm
RAKE 24°
TRAIL 95 mm
OFFSET 33 mm
FRONT BRAKE DIAMETER Ø320 mm with radial caliper
REAR BRAKE DIAMETER Ø240 mm
FRONT TYRE 120-70-/17; 120-65/17
REAR TYRE 180-55/17; 190-55/17; 200-50/17
SIZES
LENGHT 2100 mm
WIDTH 790 mm
HEIGHT 1050 mm
SEAT HEIGHT 780 mm
WHEELBASE 1443 mm
DRY WEIGHT 199 kg
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 17l
FUEL RESERVE 4l
TYPE 3 cylinders, 4 stroke, liquid cooled.
DOHC(double overhead camshaft)
CYLINDER CAPACITY 899 cc
BORE X STROKE 88 X 49.2
COMPRESSION RATIO 12, 5:1
MAXIMUM POWER 116 hp
MAXIMUM NET TORQUE / RPM 60ftlb
FIRING ORDER 1 > 3 > 2
INTAKE VALVE DIAMETER 33 mm
EXHAUST VALVE DIAMETER 29 mm
INTAKE ENGINE TIMING 21°BTDC42° ATDC
ENGINE TIMING 42°BTDC21° ATDC
MAXIMUM VALVE LIFT Int.8,75 exh.7.5
THROTTLE BODY,DIAMETER 53 mm
LUBRICATION SYSTEM Wet sump
Injection EURO 3
CLUTCH Wet clucth 10 discs
IGNITION Digital - inductive type via electronic engine management
STARTING Electric
GEARBOX 6 - speed
TRANSMISSION 525 chain type
PRIMARY RATIO 44 / 79
FINAL RATIO 16 / 41
GEAR RATIOS (SECONDARY) 1°14 / 39
2°18 / 35
3°21 / 32
4°23 / 30
5°24 / 28
6°25 / 27
CYCLE PARTS
FRAME ASD steel tube trellis, with boxed section
FRONT SUSPENSION "Upside down" fork Ø43 mm totally adjustable
FRONT TRAVEL 120 mm
REAR SUSPENSION ASD steel tube trellis swingarm
REAR TRAVEL 120 mm
RAKE 24°
TRAIL 95 mm
OFFSET 33 mm
FRONT BRAKE DIAMETER Ø320 mm with radial caliper
REAR BRAKE DIAMETER Ø240 mm
FRONT TYRE 120-70-/17; 120-65/17
REAR TYRE 180-55/17; 190-55/17; 200-50/17
SIZES
LENGHT 2100 mm
WIDTH 790 mm
HEIGHT 1050 mm
SEAT HEIGHT 780 mm
WHEELBASE 1443 mm
DRY WEIGHT 199 kg
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 17l
FUEL RESERVE 4l
Honda VTX Performance Cruiser Concept, 2005
Honda VTX Performance Cruiser Concept, 2005
Concept vehicle: design study of a Performance Cruiser
Designed by HRA (Honda Research Americas) in Torrance Ca.
Satellite office of Honda R & D
Purpose: to create a study model to explore future directions and styling trends
Vehicle characteristics
Based on a VTX1800 motor
Custom billet engine cases
Chain drive
2 into 2 exhaust with upswept carbon fiber mufflers One on each side
Dual curved "road race" style radiators
Trailing link front suspension Milled from billet aluminum
Dual shocks mounted behind the integrated headlight
Billet swing arm w/ inboard rear shock
Split hub rear wheel with custom offset spoke design
Front & rear wheels are machined from billet aluminum
240/40-18 rear tire
Solo seat with separate back support pad
Angular shaped tank is sculpted for leg clearance
Carbon fiber tank cover houses the digital speedometer
Analog tachometer is fared into the headlight
Upswept angular rear cowl houses the LED tail light
Designed by HRA (Honda Research Americas) in Torrance Ca.
Satellite office of Honda R & D
Purpose: to create a study model to explore future directions and styling trends
Vehicle characteristics
Based on a VTX1800 motor
Custom billet engine cases
Chain drive
2 into 2 exhaust with upswept carbon fiber mufflers One on each side
Dual curved "road race" style radiators
Trailing link front suspension Milled from billet aluminum
Dual shocks mounted behind the integrated headlight
Billet swing arm w/ inboard rear shock
Split hub rear wheel with custom offset spoke design
Front & rear wheels are machined from billet aluminum
240/40-18 rear tire
Solo seat with separate back support pad
Angular shaped tank is sculpted for leg clearance
Carbon fiber tank cover houses the digital speedometer
Analog tachometer is fared into the headlight
Upswept angular rear cowl houses the LED tail light
Harley-Davidson Police 883 XL Sportster, 2009
Harley-Davidson Police 883 XL Sportster, 2009
Specifications
U.S. UNITS
DIMENSIONS U.S. UNITS
Length 89.1 in.
Seat Height
Laden 1 25.3 in.
Unladen 26.3 in.
Ground Clearance 3.90 in.
Rake Steering Head/Trail 29.6° / 4.60 in.
Wheelbase 60.0 in.
Track Width N/A
Fuel Capacity 3.3 gal.
Oil Capacity 2.8 qts.
Weight
Dry Weight 563.0 lbs.
Running Order 583.0 lbs.
Luggage Capacity
Volume N/A
Weight N/A
POWERTRAIN
Engine 2 Air-cooled, Evolution®
Displacement 53.86 cu. in.
Bore x Stroke 3.00 in. x 3.81 in.
Engine Torque 3 55.00 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
Fuel System 4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Miles per Gallon 5
ESPFI 60 hwy / 45 city
Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio
Gear Ratio (overall)
1st 9.004
2nd 6.432
3rd 4.783
4th 3.965
5th 3.4
6th N/A
WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels 6
Front Silver, 13-spoke Cast Aluminum
Rear Silver, 13-spoke Cast Aluminum
Wheel Option Chrome, Laced Steel
Tire Size
Front 100/90-19 57H
Rear 150/80B16 71H
ELECTRICAL
Instruments Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
Indicator Lamps 7 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system6 (optional)
Reverse Function N/A
CHASSIS
Brakes Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
Parking Brake N/A
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168) 31° / 29°
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust w/ dual mufflers
COLOR OPTIONS
Vivid Black; Arctic White;
PRICING 8
MSRP
Black $ N/A
Color $ N/A
Two-Tone $ N/A
Custom Color $ N/A
Security $ N/A
Wheel Option $ N/A
ABS Option $ N/A
Reverse Option $ N/A
Cruise Control $ N/A
California Emissions $ N/A
METRIC UNITS
DIMENSIONS
Length 2263.14 mm
Seat Height
Laden 1 642.62 mm
Unladen 668.02 mm
Ground Clearance 99.06 mm
Rake Steering Head/Trail 29.6° / 116.84 mm
Wheelbase 1524 mm
Track Width N/A
Fuel Capacity 12.49 L
Oil Capacity 2.65 L
Weight
Dry Weight 255.37 kg
Running Order 264.44 kg
Luggage Capacity
Volume N/A
Weight N/A
POWERTRAIN
Engine 2 Air-cooled, Evolution
Displacement 882.61 cm³
Bore x Stroke 76.20 mm x 96.77 mm
Engine Torque 3 74.58 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Fuel System 4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Liters per 100 KM
ESPFI 4.4 hwy / 6.9 city
Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio
Gear Ratio (overall)
1st 9.004
2nd 6.432
3rd 4.783
4th 3.965
5th 3.4
6th N/A
WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels 5
Front Silver, 13-spoke Cast Aluminum
Rear Silver, 13-spoke Cast Aluminum
Wheel Option Chrome, Laced Steel
Tire Size
Front 100/90-19 57H
Rear 150/80B16 71H
ELECTRICAL
Instruments Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
Indicator Lamps 6 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system6 (optional)
Reverse Function N/A
CHASSIS
Brakes Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
Parking Brake N/A
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168) 31° / 29°
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust w/ dual mufflers
PRICING 7
MSRP
Black $ N/A
Color $ N/A
Two-Tone $ N/A
Custom Color $ N/A
Security $ N/A
Wheel Option $ N/A
ABS Option $ N/A
Reverse Option $ N/A
Cruise Control $ N/A
California Emissions $ N/A
Freight $ N/A
Special paint schemes may incur additional cost.
1 Measurement reflects 180 lb./81.7 kg operator weight.
2 Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
3 Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
4 Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
5 Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
6 Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
7 North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
8 Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude dealer setup, taxes, title and licensing and are subject to change. Dealer prices may vary.
Vehicles depicted may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. Specifications and prices listed may differ from specifications and prices of vehicles manufactured and delivered.
All product descriptions (including depictions, specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and competitive comparisons) are based on available information at the time of publication. Although such descriptions are believed correct, errors and changes can occur and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
Harley-Davidson may make changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change or discontinue models, without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Attention: Vehicles in the configurations shown and many of the accessories described in this catalog may not be available for sale or use in some locations. Please check with your dealer for complete product details and the latest information.
DIMENSIONS U.S. UNITS
Length 89.1 in.
Seat Height
Laden 1 25.3 in.
Unladen 26.3 in.
Ground Clearance 3.90 in.
Rake Steering Head/Trail 29.6° / 4.60 in.
Wheelbase 60.0 in.
Track Width N/A
Fuel Capacity 3.3 gal.
Oil Capacity 2.8 qts.
Weight
Dry Weight 563.0 lbs.
Running Order 583.0 lbs.
Luggage Capacity
Volume N/A
Weight N/A
POWERTRAIN
Engine 2 Air-cooled, Evolution®
Displacement 53.86 cu. in.
Bore x Stroke 3.00 in. x 3.81 in.
Engine Torque 3 55.00 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
Fuel System 4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Miles per Gallon 5
ESPFI 60 hwy / 45 city
Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio
Gear Ratio (overall)
1st 9.004
2nd 6.432
3rd 4.783
4th 3.965
5th 3.4
6th N/A
WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels 6
Front Silver, 13-spoke Cast Aluminum
Rear Silver, 13-spoke Cast Aluminum
Wheel Option Chrome, Laced Steel
Tire Size
Front 100/90-19 57H
Rear 150/80B16 71H
ELECTRICAL
Instruments Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
Indicator Lamps 7 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system6 (optional)
Reverse Function N/A
CHASSIS
Brakes Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
Parking Brake N/A
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168) 31° / 29°
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust w/ dual mufflers
COLOR OPTIONS
Vivid Black; Arctic White;
PRICING 8
MSRP
Black $ N/A
Color $ N/A
Two-Tone $ N/A
Custom Color $ N/A
Security $ N/A
Wheel Option $ N/A
ABS Option $ N/A
Reverse Option $ N/A
Cruise Control $ N/A
California Emissions $ N/A
METRIC UNITS
DIMENSIONS
Length 2263.14 mm
Seat Height
Laden 1 642.62 mm
Unladen 668.02 mm
Ground Clearance 99.06 mm
Rake Steering Head/Trail 29.6° / 116.84 mm
Wheelbase 1524 mm
Track Width N/A
Fuel Capacity 12.49 L
Oil Capacity 2.65 L
Weight
Dry Weight 255.37 kg
Running Order 264.44 kg
Luggage Capacity
Volume N/A
Weight N/A
POWERTRAIN
Engine 2 Air-cooled, Evolution
Displacement 882.61 cm³
Bore x Stroke 76.20 mm x 96.77 mm
Engine Torque 3 74.58 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Fuel System 4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Liters per 100 KM
ESPFI 4.4 hwy / 6.9 city
Primary Drive Chain, 57/34 ratio
Gear Ratio (overall)
1st 9.004
2nd 6.432
3rd 4.783
4th 3.965
5th 3.4
6th N/A
WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels 5
Front Silver, 13-spoke Cast Aluminum
Rear Silver, 13-spoke Cast Aluminum
Wheel Option Chrome, Laced Steel
Tire Size
Front 100/90-19 57H
Rear 150/80B16 71H
ELECTRICAL
Instruments Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights
Indicator Lamps 6 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system6 (optional)
Reverse Function N/A
CHASSIS
Brakes Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
Parking Brake N/A
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168) 31° / 29°
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust w/ dual mufflers
PRICING 7
MSRP
Black $ N/A
Color $ N/A
Two-Tone $ N/A
Custom Color $ N/A
Security $ N/A
Wheel Option $ N/A
ABS Option $ N/A
Reverse Option $ N/A
Cruise Control $ N/A
California Emissions $ N/A
Freight $ N/A
Special paint schemes may incur additional cost.
1 Measurement reflects 180 lb./81.7 kg operator weight.
2 Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
3 Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
4 Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
5 Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
6 Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
7 North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
8 Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude dealer setup, taxes, title and licensing and are subject to change. Dealer prices may vary.
Vehicles depicted may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. Specifications and prices listed may differ from specifications and prices of vehicles manufactured and delivered.
All product descriptions (including depictions, specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and competitive comparisons) are based on available information at the time of publication. Although such descriptions are believed correct, errors and changes can occur and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
Harley-Davidson may make changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change or discontinue models, without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Attention: Vehicles in the configurations shown and many of the accessories described in this catalog may not be available for sale or use in some locations. Please check with your dealer for complete product details and the latest information.
Harley-Davidson Police Road King, 2009
Harley-Davidson Police Road King, 2009
Specifications
DIMENSIONS
Length 95.14 in.
Seat Height
Laden 1 27.3 in.
Unladen 30.7 in.
Ground Clearance 5.10 in.
Rake Steering Head/Trail 26° / 6.69 in.
Wheelbase 63.5 in.
Track Width N/A
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal.
Oil Capacity 4.0 qt.
Weight
Dry Weight 791.0 lbs.
Running Order 828.0 lbs.
Luggage Capacity
Volume N/A
Weight N/A
POWERTRAIN
Engine 2 Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™
Displacement 103.00 cu. in.
Bore x Stroke 3.88 in. x 4.38 in.
Engine Torque 3 102 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm
Fuel System 4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Miles per Gallon 5
ESPFI 54 hwy / 35 city
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Gear Ratio (overall)
1st 9.593
2nd 6.65
3rd 4.938
4th 4
5th 3.407
6th 2.875
WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels 6
Front Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
Rear Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
Wheel Option N/A
Tire Size
Front D407F BW
Rear D407 BW
ELECTRICAL
Instruments Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, tachometer.
Indicator Lamps 7 High beam, turn signals, hazard signals, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, low fuel, police emergency light activation, 6-speed, ABS light (optional)
Reverse Function N/A
CHASSIS
Brakes 32 mm 4-piston fixed front and rear
Parking Brake N/A
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168) 31° / 33°
Exhaust System Chrome, cross-over exhaust w/ dual mufflers and taper End Caps
COLOR OPTIONS
Vivid Black; Arctic White; Luxury Blue Pearl / Birch White; Birch White with Vivid Black Bags; Mystique Green / Light Grey; Black with Birch White Panels
METRIC UNITS
DIMENSIONS
Length 2416.56 mm
Seat Height
Laden 1 693.42 mm
Unladen 779.78 mm
Ground Clearance 129.54 mm
Rake Steering Head/Trail 26° / 169.93 mm
Wheelbase 1612.9 mm
Track Width N/A
Fuel Capacity 22.71 L
Oil Capacity 3.78 L
Weight
Dry Weight 358.79 kg
Running Order 375.57 kg
Luggage Capacity
Volume N/A
Weight N/A
POWERTRAIN
Engine 2 Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™
Displacement 1688 cm³
Bore x Stroke 98.55 mm x 111.25 mm
Engine Torque 3 138.31 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Fuel System 4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Liters per 100 KM
ESPFI 4.36 hwy / 6.72 city
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Gear Ratio (overall)
1st 9.593
2nd 6.65
3rd 4.938
4th 4
5th 3.407
6th 2.875
WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels 5
Front Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
Rear Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
Wheel Option N/A
Tire Size
Front D407F BW
Rear D407 BW
ELECTRICAL
Instruments Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, tachometer.
Indicator Lamps 6 High beam, turn signals, hazard signals, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, low fuel, police emergency light activation, 6-speed, ABS light (optional)
Reverse Function N/A
CHASSIS
Brakes 32 mm 4-piston fixed front and rear
Parking Brake N/A
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168) 31° / 33°
Exhaust System Chrome, cross-over exhaust w/ dual mufflers and taper End Caps
COLOR OPTIONS
Vivid Black; Arctic White; Luxury Blue Pearl / Birch White; Birch White with Vivid Black Bags; Mystique Green / Light Grey; Black with Birch White Panels
1. Measurement reflects 180 lb./81.7 kg operator weight.
2. Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
3. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
4. Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
5. Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
6. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
7 North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
8.Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude dealer setup, taxes, title and licensing and are subject to change. Dealer prices may vary.
Harley-Davidson may make changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change or discontinue models, without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Attention: Vehicles in the configurations shown and many of the accessories described in this catalog may not be available for sale or use in some locations. Please check with your dealer for complete product details and the latest information.
Length 95.14 in.
Seat Height
Laden 1 27.3 in.
Unladen 30.7 in.
Ground Clearance 5.10 in.
Rake Steering Head/Trail 26° / 6.69 in.
Wheelbase 63.5 in.
Track Width N/A
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal.
Oil Capacity 4.0 qt.
Weight
Dry Weight 791.0 lbs.
Running Order 828.0 lbs.
Luggage Capacity
Volume N/A
Weight N/A
POWERTRAIN
Engine 2 Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™
Displacement 103.00 cu. in.
Bore x Stroke 3.88 in. x 4.38 in.
Engine Torque 3 102 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm
Fuel System 4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Miles per Gallon 5
ESPFI 54 hwy / 35 city
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Gear Ratio (overall)
1st 9.593
2nd 6.65
3rd 4.938
4th 4
5th 3.407
6th 2.875
WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels 6
Front Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
Rear Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
Wheel Option N/A
Tire Size
Front D407F BW
Rear D407 BW
ELECTRICAL
Instruments Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, tachometer.
Indicator Lamps 7 High beam, turn signals, hazard signals, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, low fuel, police emergency light activation, 6-speed, ABS light (optional)
Reverse Function N/A
CHASSIS
Brakes 32 mm 4-piston fixed front and rear
Parking Brake N/A
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168) 31° / 33°
Exhaust System Chrome, cross-over exhaust w/ dual mufflers and taper End Caps
COLOR OPTIONS
Vivid Black; Arctic White; Luxury Blue Pearl / Birch White; Birch White with Vivid Black Bags; Mystique Green / Light Grey; Black with Birch White Panels
METRIC UNITS
DIMENSIONS
Length 2416.56 mm
Seat Height
Laden 1 693.42 mm
Unladen 779.78 mm
Ground Clearance 129.54 mm
Rake Steering Head/Trail 26° / 169.93 mm
Wheelbase 1612.9 mm
Track Width N/A
Fuel Capacity 22.71 L
Oil Capacity 3.78 L
Weight
Dry Weight 358.79 kg
Running Order 375.57 kg
Luggage Capacity
Volume N/A
Weight N/A
POWERTRAIN
Engine 2 Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™
Displacement 1688 cm³
Bore x Stroke 98.55 mm x 111.25 mm
Engine Torque 3 138.31 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Fuel System 4 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Liters per 100 KM
ESPFI 4.36 hwy / 6.72 city
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Gear Ratio (overall)
1st 9.593
2nd 6.65
3rd 4.938
4th 4
5th 3.407
6th 2.875
WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels 5
Front Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
Rear Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
Wheel Option N/A
Tire Size
Front D407F BW
Rear D407 BW
ELECTRICAL
Instruments Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, tachometer.
Indicator Lamps 6 High beam, turn signals, hazard signals, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, low fuel, police emergency light activation, 6-speed, ABS light (optional)
Reverse Function N/A
CHASSIS
Brakes 32 mm 4-piston fixed front and rear
Parking Brake N/A
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168) 31° / 33°
Exhaust System Chrome, cross-over exhaust w/ dual mufflers and taper End Caps
COLOR OPTIONS
Vivid Black; Arctic White; Luxury Blue Pearl / Birch White; Birch White with Vivid Black Bags; Mystique Green / Light Grey; Black with Birch White Panels
1. Measurement reflects 180 lb./81.7 kg operator weight.
2. Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
3. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
4. Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
5. Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
6. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
7 North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
8.Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude dealer setup, taxes, title and licensing and are subject to change. Dealer prices may vary.
Harley-Davidson may make changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change or discontinue models, without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Attention: Vehicles in the configurations shown and many of the accessories described in this catalog may not be available for sale or use in some locations. Please check with your dealer for complete product details and the latest information.
Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special, 2009
Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special, 2009
Dimensions
Length 94.40 in. (2397.76 mm)
Overall Width 34.60 in. (878.84 mm)
Overall Height 45.50 in. (1155.70 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2: 25.20 in. (640.08 mm)
• Unladen: 26.30 in. (668.02 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.20 in. (106.68 mm)
Rake (steering head) 34°
Fork Angle 36°
Trail 4.50 in. (114.30 mm)
Wheelbase 67.20 in. (1706.88 mm)
Tires (Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, radial blackwall front and rear):
• Front – D208F 120/70ZR-19 60W
• Rear – D419 240/40R-18 79V
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.93 L) (warning light at approximately 0.5 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.50 qts. (4.26 L)
Coolant Capacity 2.50 qts. (2.37 L)
Weight:
• As Shipped 643 lbs. (291.66 kg)
• In Running Order 676 lbs. (306.63 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1075 lbs. (487.61 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front 377 lbs. (171 kg)
• Rear 698 lbs. (316.61 kg)
Engine
Engine3 Liquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-Twin
Valves Overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder, solid tappet with shim-under-bucket lash adjustment
Bore x Stroke 4.134 in. x 2.835 in. (105 mm x 72 mm)
Displacement3 76.28 cu. in. (1250 cc)
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Fuel System9 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Down draft intake
Lubrication System Wet-sump, integrated with
powertrain crankcase
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Gear, 117/64 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 72/28 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet, A&S (Assist & Slip)
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
• 1st 11.752 10.969 10.969
• 2nd 7.898 7.371 7.371
• 3rd 6.322 5.900 5.900
• 4th 5.459 5.095 5.095
• 5th 4.899 4.563 4.563
Chassis
Frame Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded
Swingarm Polished, one-piece cast aluminum (Black powder-coat finish)
Front Forks Wide, 49 mm custom
Rear Shocks Preload adjustable
Wheels4: Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
• Front 19 in. x 3 in. (482.60 mm x 76.20 mm)
• Rear 18 in. x 8 in. (457.20 mm x 203.20 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type 4-piston front and rear
• Rotor Type Patented, one-piece floating rotor (front), uniform expansion rotor (rear)
(diameter x width):
• Front (dual) 11.81 in. x .20 in. (300 mm x 5 mm)
• Rear 11.81 in. x .28 in. (300 mm x 7 mm)
• ABS Option Available
Suspension Travel:
• Front 4 in. (101.60 mm)
• Front 2.90 in. (73.66 mm)
Performance
Engine Torque5 (per SAE J1349):
• North America 85 ft. lbs. @ 7000 rpm (115.26 NM @ 7000 rpm)
• World 83 ft. lbs. @ 7500 rpm (112.55 NM @ 7500 rpm)
• France opt. Germany 78 ft. lbs. @ 7000 rpm (105.77 NM @ 7000 rpm)
• Japan 79 ft. lbs. @ 7000 rpm (107.12 NM @ 7000 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 32°
• Left 32°
Fuel Economy7
ESPFI (EPA urban/highway test) 34/42 mpg (6.92/5.60 L/100 km)
Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging Three-Phase, 38-amp system (439W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 489W max power @ 13V)
Starting 0.08 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W reflector optics (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps6: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system6 (optional), coolant temperature, low fuel warnings
Length 94.40 in. (2397.76 mm)
Overall Width 34.60 in. (878.84 mm)
Overall Height 45.50 in. (1155.70 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2: 25.20 in. (640.08 mm)
• Unladen: 26.30 in. (668.02 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.20 in. (106.68 mm)
Rake (steering head) 34°
Fork Angle 36°
Trail 4.50 in. (114.30 mm)
Wheelbase 67.20 in. (1706.88 mm)
Tires (Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, radial blackwall front and rear):
• Front – D208F 120/70ZR-19 60W
• Rear – D419 240/40R-18 79V
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.93 L) (warning light at approximately 0.5 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.50 qts. (4.26 L)
Coolant Capacity 2.50 qts. (2.37 L)
Weight:
• As Shipped 643 lbs. (291.66 kg)
• In Running Order 676 lbs. (306.63 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1075 lbs. (487.61 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front 377 lbs. (171 kg)
• Rear 698 lbs. (316.61 kg)
Engine
Engine3 Liquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-Twin
Valves Overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder, solid tappet with shim-under-bucket lash adjustment
Bore x Stroke 4.134 in. x 2.835 in. (105 mm x 72 mm)
Displacement3 76.28 cu. in. (1250 cc)
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Fuel System9 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Down draft intake
Lubrication System Wet-sump, integrated with
powertrain crankcase
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Gear, 117/64 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 72/28 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet, A&S (Assist & Slip)
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
• 1st 11.752 10.969 10.969
• 2nd 7.898 7.371 7.371
• 3rd 6.322 5.900 5.900
• 4th 5.459 5.095 5.095
• 5th 4.899 4.563 4.563
Chassis
Frame Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded
Swingarm Polished, one-piece cast aluminum (Black powder-coat finish)
Front Forks Wide, 49 mm custom
Rear Shocks Preload adjustable
Wheels4: Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
• Front 19 in. x 3 in. (482.60 mm x 76.20 mm)
• Rear 18 in. x 8 in. (457.20 mm x 203.20 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type 4-piston front and rear
• Rotor Type Patented, one-piece floating rotor (front), uniform expansion rotor (rear)
(diameter x width):
• Front (dual) 11.81 in. x .20 in. (300 mm x 5 mm)
• Rear 11.81 in. x .28 in. (300 mm x 7 mm)
• ABS Option Available
Suspension Travel:
• Front 4 in. (101.60 mm)
• Front 2.90 in. (73.66 mm)
Performance
Engine Torque5 (per SAE J1349):
• North America 85 ft. lbs. @ 7000 rpm (115.26 NM @ 7000 rpm)
• World 83 ft. lbs. @ 7500 rpm (112.55 NM @ 7500 rpm)
• France opt. Germany 78 ft. lbs. @ 7000 rpm (105.77 NM @ 7000 rpm)
• Japan 79 ft. lbs. @ 7000 rpm (107.12 NM @ 7000 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 32°
• Left 32°
Fuel Economy7
ESPFI (EPA urban/highway test) 34/42 mpg (6.92/5.60 L/100 km)
Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging Three-Phase, 38-amp system (439W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 489W max power @ 13V)
Starting 0.08 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W reflector optics (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps6: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system6 (optional), coolant temperature, low fuel warnings
Minggu, 23 Januari 2011
Major Motorcycle Rallies for 2011
In the off season, many riders like to plan rides to various motorcycle rallies. I have just updated my motorcycle rally article and schedule for 2011 to assist you.Motorcycle rallies (biker rallies) are simply gatherings of riders and motorcycles at specified times and places usually with attendant vendors, food, games, and other activities.
Motorcycle rallies or biker rallies may last from a day to more than a week. Some major motorcycle or biker rallies are built around organized professional motorcycle races.
Motorcycle rally attendance varied widely from a low of a couple of dozen riders or less to huge organized rallies with hundreds of thousands of riders.
My updated article, Motorcycle Rallies (Biker Rallies) - Major Rallies for Motorcycles, gives basic information about motorcycle rallies. The second page of this article contains my list of the top motorcycle rallies.
The picture shows me raising my arm after I parked my bike on Main Street at the 1993 Sturgis Rally. That was the year of the great Midwest floods.
Sabtu, 22 Januari 2011
Polar Bear Grand Tour - Wearhouse Grill Run 01/16/11
Check out pictures of the tenth motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Wearhouse Grill -- Lake Hopatcong, NJ on January 16, 2011.
Surf and Turf
Took the CB for it’s second proper outing last weekend. I wanted to ride North or West however the roads were cut in some places due to floods and the south again looked the more dry option. Riding over Curumbin range in the morning there were so many motorbikes there that I wondered if this route was in danger of becoming over popular. Turned out there were simply many riders everywhere that
Jumat, 21 Januari 2011
It's NEVER Lupus!
*** continued from previous post ***
"Oh yeah, we get some heavy weather here in dese here mountains. Weather report said it was gonna rain this afternoon. In fact, they said it was gonna rain all week." He looked at me as I began to shiver. "Bummer that, you being on the bike and all."
Show no fear . . . show no fear, I chant in my head.
"Pfffffttttt. We never let a little bad weather stop us," I managed to say through chattering teeth. "You know the saying."
He looked puzzled for a minute, glancing around at his fellow Canucks to see if anyone would volunteer the answer. None did. Now I was going to have to make something up.
"Well, they say. . . ."
Everyone leaned a bit closer.
"They say. . . ." I falter. I need an ending - something dynamite. Several things go through my head. What do they say? 'Take your vitamins.' But I don't really see how that applies. 'Wear a condom.' Sage advice, but not appropriate for the circumstances. 'If life gives you lemons, take the frickin' things back and demand a refund, or at least an in-store credit.' That one is a possibility. 'There are two things in this world you should never trust - Carney Folk and mobile Dentists.' Solid wisdom right there, but again lacking that certain spark. 'If it's too good to be true you're probably hallucinating." Well, you can't argue with that. But. . . but. . . suddenly, inspiration strikes!
"It's NEVER Lupus,” I say with a satisfied smile.
Ha Ha! Hoisted on your own petard! Refute that logic silly Canadians!
I would like to take a moment and ask you if you have ever experienced a blank stare? A truly 'cogs-turning-in-the-machinery-but-nobody-to-push-the-start-button' stare? Time slowed. Sound and motion stopped. I could feel the mood turning.
Did I really just say that? What the hell? Lupus? I realize that I may be suffering from hypothermia. Curse you Gregory House! Begone demon doctor of the airwaves!
"I mean," I stumble, "that if you don't ride in the rain, it's not Lupus."
Well this is going nowhere. "No wait, I may have gotten my metaphors crossed. OH! I remember! If you don't ride in the rain, you're a *&$#@ pussy."
Protip: Profanity is always a proper choice and a good way to garner respect. It makes any situation more fun for everyone involved. But you knew that. You're in the Navy for God's sakes.
Had my ploy been successful? I look around at the faces staring at me for reassurance. The theme from "Jeopardy" is suddenly pumped over the boats PA system. My suspicions have been confirmed. The captain is an ass-hat.
"Oh," says scooter-boy, and offers a hearty laugh, "boy that there is the truth. You can tell the bar-hoppers from the real riders. You never see the bar-hoppers in the rain!"
The group agrees and we all share a good chuckle. Yet I see the signs, I know what will happen next. I've reached that certain plateau in my social skills where I go from absolutely amusing and entertaining to - and this is the absolute truth - dead on annoying. It's a short trip.
I'm cold, wet, shivering, slightly confused and out of ammo. In other words, I got nuthin'.
Luckily the rain is now coming down so viciously that even the die-hards have no choice but to return to their vehicles.
*** the journey continues. . . probably ***
"Oh yeah, we get some heavy weather here in dese here mountains. Weather report said it was gonna rain this afternoon. In fact, they said it was gonna rain all week." He looked at me as I began to shiver. "Bummer that, you being on the bike and all."
Show no fear . . . show no fear, I chant in my head.
"Pfffffttttt. We never let a little bad weather stop us," I managed to say through chattering teeth. "You know the saying."
He looked puzzled for a minute, glancing around at his fellow Canucks to see if anyone would volunteer the answer. None did. Now I was going to have to make something up.
"Well, they say. . . ."
Everyone leaned a bit closer.
"They say. . . ." I falter. I need an ending - something dynamite. Several things go through my head. What do they say? 'Take your vitamins.' But I don't really see how that applies. 'Wear a condom.' Sage advice, but not appropriate for the circumstances. 'If life gives you lemons, take the frickin' things back and demand a refund, or at least an in-store credit.' That one is a possibility. 'There are two things in this world you should never trust - Carney Folk and mobile Dentists.' Solid wisdom right there, but again lacking that certain spark. 'If it's too good to be true you're probably hallucinating." Well, you can't argue with that. But. . . but. . . suddenly, inspiration strikes!
"It's NEVER Lupus,” I say with a satisfied smile.
Ha Ha! Hoisted on your own petard! Refute that logic silly Canadians!
I would like to take a moment and ask you if you have ever experienced a blank stare? A truly 'cogs-turning-in-the-machinery-but-nobody-to-push-the-start-button' stare? Time slowed. Sound and motion stopped. I could feel the mood turning.
Did I really just say that? What the hell? Lupus? I realize that I may be suffering from hypothermia. Curse you Gregory House! Begone demon doctor of the airwaves!
"I mean," I stumble, "that if you don't ride in the rain, it's not Lupus."
Well this is going nowhere. "No wait, I may have gotten my metaphors crossed. OH! I remember! If you don't ride in the rain, you're a *&$#@ pussy."
Protip: Profanity is always a proper choice and a good way to garner respect. It makes any situation more fun for everyone involved. But you knew that. You're in the Navy for God's sakes.
Had my ploy been successful? I look around at the faces staring at me for reassurance. The theme from "Jeopardy" is suddenly pumped over the boats PA system. My suspicions have been confirmed. The captain is an ass-hat.
"Oh," says scooter-boy, and offers a hearty laugh, "boy that there is the truth. You can tell the bar-hoppers from the real riders. You never see the bar-hoppers in the rain!"
The group agrees and we all share a good chuckle. Yet I see the signs, I know what will happen next. I've reached that certain plateau in my social skills where I go from absolutely amusing and entertaining to - and this is the absolute truth - dead on annoying. It's a short trip.
I'm cold, wet, shivering, slightly confused and out of ammo. In other words, I got nuthin'.
Luckily the rain is now coming down so viciously that even the die-hards have no choice but to return to their vehicles.
*** the journey continues. . . probably ***
Kamis, 20 Januari 2011
The Shrivel Factor
*** continued from previous post ***
Here is the really funny part: The people in my particular group would wander away, one at a time, AND PUT ON FRICKIN' SHIRTS AND JACKETS AND HOODIES, then come back to tag-team each other, so the under-dressed could go put on some more appropriate clothes while the idiot from THE STATES gets soaked.
Bastards.
And you know why they acted so unconcerned? THEY HATE AMERICANS! No, that's not true. They had things like . . . oh, I don't know . . . maybe HEATERS, AND ROOFS, AND DEFROSTERS, AND CUPS OF COFFEE IN LITTLE DOOR HOLDERS, and NICE SMELLING AIR FRESHENERS so that the rain was nothing more than a small bother.
Then, as if the cake were not sweet enough - thunder and lightning!
"Whoa," my scooter-selling friend remarked, "dats a bit of weather dere, eh?"
I wanted to shout "Ya think?" but I wasn't ready to alienate an ally just yet. Water was now dripping from my nose. Cascading. A nasal waterfall to rival Niagara. (Niagara. . . Viagra. What the hell?) My glasses were covered in streaks, and the parts that weren't dripping were foggier than Keith Richard's childhood memories. I could feel water running through my mesh, soaking my shirt, and beginning to drip into my 'nether regions'. I looked up at the sky. Bad mistake. Water poured into my nostrils, making me choke.
“Is it raining?", I gasped." Another flash of lightning, this one too close for comfort. "I hadn't really noticed," I added nonchalantly, as parts of me that are never supposed to be wet unless I'm swimming, bathing, or suffering a mild seizure, became saturated. Saturated, cold, and shriveling by the minute.
*** the journey continues tomorrow ***
Here is the really funny part: The people in my particular group would wander away, one at a time, AND PUT ON FRICKIN' SHIRTS AND JACKETS AND HOODIES, then come back to tag-team each other, so the under-dressed could go put on some more appropriate clothes while the idiot from THE STATES gets soaked.
Bastards.
And you know why they acted so unconcerned? THEY HATE AMERICANS! No, that's not true. They had things like . . . oh, I don't know . . . maybe HEATERS, AND ROOFS, AND DEFROSTERS, AND CUPS OF COFFEE IN LITTLE DOOR HOLDERS, and NICE SMELLING AIR FRESHENERS so that the rain was nothing more than a small bother.
Then, as if the cake were not sweet enough - thunder and lightning!
"Whoa," my scooter-selling friend remarked, "dats a bit of weather dere, eh?"
I wanted to shout "Ya think?" but I wasn't ready to alienate an ally just yet. Water was now dripping from my nose. Cascading. A nasal waterfall to rival Niagara. (Niagara. . . Viagra. What the hell?) My glasses were covered in streaks, and the parts that weren't dripping were foggier than Keith Richard's childhood memories. I could feel water running through my mesh, soaking my shirt, and beginning to drip into my 'nether regions'. I looked up at the sky. Bad mistake. Water poured into my nostrils, making me choke.
“Is it raining?", I gasped." Another flash of lightning, this one too close for comfort. "I hadn't really noticed," I added nonchalantly, as parts of me that are never supposed to be wet unless I'm swimming, bathing, or suffering a mild seizure, became saturated. Saturated, cold, and shriveling by the minute.
*** the journey continues tomorrow ***
Rabu, 19 Januari 2011
Roid-Rage of the Rain
*** continued from previous post ***
Within seconds a few pitter-pats of God-juice turned into something much darker, much uglier and definitely much wetter. Think of a drop of regular rain. Now give it steroids. Make it do dual workouts at the gym. Give it a subscription to "Bodybuilder’s Monthly". Got a picture? Good. Now put seven of those together, squeeze them into a ridiculously small space like a Japanese commuter on an afternoon train, and you begin to see what I'm talking about.
When rain's big brother started falling, it actually stung my head - I kid you not. The drops were easily the size of quarters. And not wimpy Canadian quarters either, big burly 'real money 'Merican quarters' from THE STATES.
Ordinarily this would be no big deal. But I believe I have come to understand how a rock star feels: Groggy, confused, and unsure of their gender. No wait, that's not right. Unable to get away from people even when death is imminent, that's what I meant to say. I could not get my crowd of Canadians to shut the hell up long enough to put on some rain gear. Srsly. I am not kidding.
Each time I tried to make my way to the saddlebags, someone would come up with another question about the Vision. Or query my views on the nature of being, and whether we live in a self-constructed reality built from a mathematically provable 'fuzzy-cloud' of possibility spawning alternate dimensions that break from our own universe at every juncture of choice, or, are we simply existing in an illusionary prison of pre-determined fate. No lie. I thought that was a pretty insightful question for a third-grader. But apparently, other countries actually educate their young in the public schools, unlike in THE STATES where we are happy if they don't shoot each other. At least during social studies.
And, since I was trying to maintain my new-found image as, "the-guy you-think-is-living-the-life-you-dream-about-and-is-having-more-fun-than-you'll-ever-have-because-he-has-a-really-cool-bike-and-a-nicely-shaped-head-while-I-have-to-work-pushing paper-for-people-I-hate-and-am-horribly-worried-about-that-lump-I-found-under-my-arm-when-I-took-my-shower-this-morning-oh-God-it's-cancer-IT'S CANCER-I-just-know-it!!!!!", I just stood there like a moron and got wet.
*** the journey continues tomorrow ***
Within seconds a few pitter-pats of God-juice turned into something much darker, much uglier and definitely much wetter. Think of a drop of regular rain. Now give it steroids. Make it do dual workouts at the gym. Give it a subscription to "Bodybuilder’s Monthly". Got a picture? Good. Now put seven of those together, squeeze them into a ridiculously small space like a Japanese commuter on an afternoon train, and you begin to see what I'm talking about.
When rain's big brother started falling, it actually stung my head - I kid you not. The drops were easily the size of quarters. And not wimpy Canadian quarters either, big burly 'real money 'Merican quarters' from THE STATES.
Ordinarily this would be no big deal. But I believe I have come to understand how a rock star feels: Groggy, confused, and unsure of their gender. No wait, that's not right. Unable to get away from people even when death is imminent, that's what I meant to say. I could not get my crowd of Canadians to shut the hell up long enough to put on some rain gear. Srsly. I am not kidding.
Each time I tried to make my way to the saddlebags, someone would come up with another question about the Vision. Or query my views on the nature of being, and whether we live in a self-constructed reality built from a mathematically provable 'fuzzy-cloud' of possibility spawning alternate dimensions that break from our own universe at every juncture of choice, or, are we simply existing in an illusionary prison of pre-determined fate. No lie. I thought that was a pretty insightful question for a third-grader. But apparently, other countries actually educate their young in the public schools, unlike in THE STATES where we are happy if they don't shoot each other. At least during social studies.
And, since I was trying to maintain my new-found image as, "the-guy you-think-is-living-the-life-you-dream-about-and-is-having-more-fun-than-you'll-ever-have-because-he-has-a-really-cool-bike-and-a-nicely-shaped-head-while-I-have-to-work-pushing paper-for-people-I-hate-and-am-horribly-worried-about-that-lump-I-found-under-my-arm-when-I-took-my-shower-this-morning-oh-God-it's-cancer-IT'S CANCER-I-just-know-it!!!!!", I just stood there like a moron and got wet.
*** the journey continues tomorrow ***
KTM 65XC, 2009
KTM 65XC, 2009
Specifications
Engine type Single Cylinder, 2-Stroke, Case Reed Induction, Liquid Cooled
Displacement 64.85cc
Bore x stroke 45/40.8 mm (1.77/1.61")
Starter Kick starter
Transmission 6 gears
Carburetor Mikuni VM 24
Lubrication Lubrication mixture 60:1
Engine lubrication 15W50
Primary drive 23:75
Final drive 14:50
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Ignition Moric digital 2M1
Frame Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4
Subframe Aluminum 7020
Handlebar Pro-Taper Aluminium Ø 22 mm (0.87")
Front suspension Marzocchi USD Ø 35 mm (1.38")
Rear suspension WP monoshock
Suspension travel front/rear 220/270 mm (8.66/10.63")
Brakes, front/rear Disc brake Ø 200/160 mm (7.87/6.3")
Rims, front/rear 1.6 x 14" / 1.6 x 12" Aluminum
Tires, front/rear 60/100-14"; 80/100-12"
Chain 1/2 x 1/4" O-Ring
Main silencer Aluminum 65 SX
Steering head angle 64.5°
Trail Adjustable
Wheel base 1137mm ± 10mm (44.76"±0.39")
Ground clearance (unloaded) 280mm (11")
Seat height 750mm (29.53")
Tank capacity approx. 3.5 liters (0.91 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 55.4 kgs (122.14 lbs)
Displacement 64.85cc
Bore x stroke 45/40.8 mm (1.77/1.61")
Starter Kick starter
Transmission 6 gears
Carburetor Mikuni VM 24
Lubrication Lubrication mixture 60:1
Engine lubrication 15W50
Primary drive 23:75
Final drive 14:50
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Ignition Moric digital 2M1
Frame Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4
Subframe Aluminum 7020
Handlebar Pro-Taper Aluminium Ø 22 mm (0.87")
Front suspension Marzocchi USD Ø 35 mm (1.38")
Rear suspension WP monoshock
Suspension travel front/rear 220/270 mm (8.66/10.63")
Brakes, front/rear Disc brake Ø 200/160 mm (7.87/6.3")
Rims, front/rear 1.6 x 14" / 1.6 x 12" Aluminum
Tires, front/rear 60/100-14"; 80/100-12"
Chain 1/2 x 1/4" O-Ring
Main silencer Aluminum 65 SX
Steering head angle 64.5°
Trail Adjustable
Wheel base 1137mm ± 10mm (44.76"±0.39")
Ground clearance (unloaded) 280mm (11")
Seat height 750mm (29.53")
Tank capacity approx. 3.5 liters (0.91 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 55.4 kgs (122.14 lbs)
KTM 65SX, 2009
KTM 65SX, 2009
Specifications
Engine type Single cylinder, 2-stroke
Displacement 64.9 cc
Bore x stroke 45 x 40.8 mm (1.77 x 1.61")
Starter Kickstarter
Transmission 6 gears
Carburetor Mikuni VM 24-505
Control PCEV
Engine lubrication Mixture oil lubrication 1:60
Transmission oil Motorex, SAE 15W-50
Primary drive 61:33
Final drive 11:40
Cooling Liquid cooling
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Ignition AET digital
Frame Double grinded central double-cradle-type frame
Subframe Aluminium
Handlebar Pro Taper, Aluminium Ø 22 mm (0.87")
Front suspension Marzocchi USD Ø 35 mm (1.38")
Rear suspension WP mono shock
Suspension travel front/rear 220 / 270 mm (8.66 / 10.63")
Front brake Disc brake Ø 198 mm (7.80")
Rear brake Disc brake Ø 160 mm (6.3")
Rims, front/rear 1.6 x 14"; 1.6 x 12" Alu
Tires, front/rear 60/100 x 14"; 80/100 x 12"
Chain 1/2 x 1/4"
Main silencer Aluminium
Steering head angle 64.5°
Wheel base 1137 mm (44.76")
Ground clearance (unloaded) 280 mm (11.02")
Seat height 750 mm (28.54")
Tank capacity approx. 3.5 liters (0.93 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 55.4 kg (122.13 lbs)
Displacement 64.9 cc
Bore x stroke 45 x 40.8 mm (1.77 x 1.61")
Starter Kickstarter
Transmission 6 gears
Carburetor Mikuni VM 24-505
Control PCEV
Engine lubrication Mixture oil lubrication 1:60
Transmission oil Motorex, SAE 15W-50
Primary drive 61:33
Final drive 11:40
Cooling Liquid cooling
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Ignition AET digital
Frame Double grinded central double-cradle-type frame
Subframe Aluminium
Handlebar Pro Taper, Aluminium Ø 22 mm (0.87")
Front suspension Marzocchi USD Ø 35 mm (1.38")
Rear suspension WP mono shock
Suspension travel front/rear 220 / 270 mm (8.66 / 10.63")
Front brake Disc brake Ø 198 mm (7.80")
Rear brake Disc brake Ø 160 mm (6.3")
Rims, front/rear 1.6 x 14"; 1.6 x 12" Alu
Tires, front/rear 60/100 x 14"; 80/100 x 12"
Chain 1/2 x 1/4"
Main silencer Aluminium
Steering head angle 64.5°
Wheel base 1137 mm (44.76")
Ground clearance (unloaded) 280 mm (11.02")
Seat height 750 mm (28.54")
Tank capacity approx. 3.5 liters (0.93 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 55.4 kg (122.13 lbs)
KTM 50SX Mini, 2009
KTM 50SX Mini, 2009
Specifications
Engine type Single cylinder, 2-stroke
Displacement 49 cc
Bore x stroke 39.5 x 40 mm (1.55 x 1.57")
Starter Kickstarter
Transmission Single gear automatic
Carburetor Dell'Orto PHBG 19 BS
Engine lubrication Mixture oil lubrication 1:60
Transmission oil Motorex ATF Super
Primary drive 61:33
Final drive 11:44
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Centrifugal clutch (adjustable)
Ignition Seletra analog
Frame Double grinded central-double-cradle-type frame
Subframe Steel
Handlebar Pro Taper, Aluminium Ø 22 mm (0.87")
Front suspension Marzocchi Ø 32 mm (1.26")
Rear suspension WP mono shock
Suspension travel front/rear 110 / 171 mm (4.33" / 6.73")
Front brake Disc brake Ø 160 mm (6.3")
Rear brake Disc brake Ø 140 mm (5.51")
Rims, front/rear 1.6 x 10"; 1.6 x 10" Alu
Tires, front/rear 2.50 x 10"; 2.75 x 10"
Chain 1/2 x 3/16"
Main silencer Aluminium
Steering head angle 67.4°
Wheel base 914 mm (35.98")
Ground clearance (unloaded) 184 mm (7.24")
Seat height 558 mm (22")
Tank capacity approx. 2 liters (0.53 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 37.8 kg (83.33 lbs)
Displacement 49 cc
Bore x stroke 39.5 x 40 mm (1.55 x 1.57")
Starter Kickstarter
Transmission Single gear automatic
Carburetor Dell'Orto PHBG 19 BS
Engine lubrication Mixture oil lubrication 1:60
Transmission oil Motorex ATF Super
Primary drive 61:33
Final drive 11:44
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Centrifugal clutch (adjustable)
Ignition Seletra analog
Frame Double grinded central-double-cradle-type frame
Subframe Steel
Handlebar Pro Taper, Aluminium Ø 22 mm (0.87")
Front suspension Marzocchi Ø 32 mm (1.26")
Rear suspension WP mono shock
Suspension travel front/rear 110 / 171 mm (4.33" / 6.73")
Front brake Disc brake Ø 160 mm (6.3")
Rear brake Disc brake Ø 140 mm (5.51")
Rims, front/rear 1.6 x 10"; 1.6 x 10" Alu
Tires, front/rear 2.50 x 10"; 2.75 x 10"
Chain 1/2 x 3/16"
Main silencer Aluminium
Steering head angle 67.4°
Wheel base 914 mm (35.98")
Ground clearance (unloaded) 184 mm (7.24")
Seat height 558 mm (22")
Tank capacity approx. 2 liters (0.53 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 37.8 kg (83.33 lbs)
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