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If you were worried that 2016 was going to be a drag in the motorcycle world, compared to 2015, then your worries are about to be alleviated. Motorcycle manufacturers are pulling out all the stops for 2016, with a motorcycle lineup built to impress. Looking to see what it has to offer? Look no further! Here are the top five 2016 motorcycles we have been looking forward to, for this new calendar year.
As I believe the near-century old company deserves, we should start with the 2016 Indian Scout Sixty. The Scout Sixty is a well-priced, up-scale, motorcycle, and is absolutely a must-watch for 2016.… Read the restArchive for the ‘News’ Category
Clymer at the Barber Vintage Festival
Posted byLovers of vintage bikes gather every November in Birmingham, Alabama. The 11th Annual Barber Vintage Festival took place October 9th-11th at the Barber Vintage Motorcycle Museum and the Clymer team was there.
This year’s event was a tribute to the legendary John Britten, a motorcycle designer from New Zealand with 10 Britten bikes on view. It also included a motorcycle swap meet and the “Race of the Century” featuring motorcycles that are all over 100 years old. There was regular racing (road and dirt), a parade of bikes, art, music, “thrill shows,” and plenty of fun for all age groups.
In addition to having a booth throughout the three-day event, Clymer gave away several manuals as prizes for some of the events (see photos of winners above & left).… Read the rest
Fastest Motorcycles in the World
Posted bySpeed matters when it comes to choosing a motorcycle. Every year various publishers create their own lists of the fastest street legal motorcycle. For the past several years that distinction has gone to the Dodge Tomahawk. You can buy this motorcycle, which reaches speeds of 350 mph, you just can’t ride that fast on any street or highway.
There are several other street bikes that can exceed 200 mph. Take a look at one list of the top 10 fastest bikes in 2015:
To actually set a speed record you have to look at specially designed vehicles. They are classified as a “motorcycle,” but they don’t look much like the bikes you see on the street. The current record holder for “fastest motorcycle” is the Ack Attack Streamliner by Top Oil.… Read the rest
DIY with Chilton Manuals
Posted byWhen it comes to DIY car repair on of the most well-known names is Chilton. Those of you looking solid repair and maintenance information for your car, truck, or SUV can now go to this site: www.chiltondiymanuals.com.
One of the reasons that Chilton Manuals are so popular is that they are created by tearing down newer model cars. Every year the experts at Chilton disassemble and then rebuild a number of models, documenting the entire process. The result is step-by-step instructions for virtually any conceivable repair or maintenance issue, complete with diagrams and photos.
These books aren’t made for professional mechanics. Chilton’s experts make sure that every repair can be done with common tools that the average DIYer will have on hand.… Read the rest
