Church Of MO – 2008 Bad Santa Biker Claus

Church Of MO – 2008 Bad Santa Biker Claus Merry Christmas from 2008! Remember this commercial from Harley-Davidson? It’s the ghost of Christmas past coming to visit. Best Wishes and Happy New Year to you and yours from the MO crew. See ya in 2017. Harley-Davidson Christmas Commercial Have you been naughty or nice? By Dustin Woods Dec. 19, 2008 Every year it seems that newspaper advertisements, radio and TV commercials for Christmas start earlier and earlier. As soon as the sun begins to set on Halloween, department stores begin packing shelves and websites start stocking inventory in preparation for the impending feeding frenzy that will occur for the most commercial of holidays next to valentine’s day. While spending the holiday with family normally keeps me blitzed off eggnog and most of these aforementioned advertisements are enough to make me want to book a cruise for an entire fortnight at the end of December, this one commercial for Harley-Davidson made me laugh. Although it may be corny as it plays with the conventions of the traditional Night Before Christmas tale, it is still worth checking out after the jump. The thought of Santa as a leather-clad biker who haphazardly tosses bike parts around the living room and throws raw meat to the family dog may have even rejuvenated my hopes that the holiday season need not be all about whiny kids, annoying aunts and obnoxious carolers, no matter what your religion. So this holiday season why not make your own traditions – hang some mistletoe, spike the eggnog and rock out the way you want. Enjoy! Church Of MO – 2008 Bad Santa Biker Claus appeared first on Motorcycle.com.
 
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AdventureMotorcycle.com - Project Bike: 2014.5 KLR “Sick Fiddy”

Project Bike: 2014.5 KLR “Sick Fiddy” Published in: Bikes The ubiquitous Kawasaki KLR is as popular as it is polarizing. Comparing it to other machines in the ADV category can be a bit of a challenge. This relic from a bygone era is uniquely simple and pleasantly unrefined. If the KTM 1190 Adventure is a scalpel the KLR would be a bludgeon. What’s that old saying about walk softly and carry a big stick? The introduction of the 2014.5 KLR 650 New Edition (NE) was a huge improvement. But did the updates make it the sharpest tool in the shed? Well no... but that’s not to say it isn’t better in every way. A new saddle and stiffer suspension make it the best KLR yet and the perfect starting point for an ADVMoto project bike. Performance Warp 9 Racing Wheels Form need not always follow function. The Warp 9 rims and green anodized hubs look slick on our white, black and green machine. And they come with an oversized 320mm front brake rotor that measurably improves the stopping power and feel on the front end. This is by far one of the most confidence-inspiring upgrades you can make to the KLR. Long downhills used to noticeably tax the stock 280mm front rotor. With its extra surface area and cooling capabilities, the Warp 9 rotor has yet to get squeamish under extreme conditions. Rubber The aggressive E-09 tires from Mitas perfectly complement the abilities of the KLR. Combine the bike’s stump-pulling low end torque with these bad boys and you have to get truly rambunctious to even break the rear loose. It makes for truly enjoyable trail riding. Their wide tread blocks are stable and surefooted in everything except the deepest sand or mud. When riding on the road they remain stable and rather comfortable until you hit about 70 mph. Faster than this and the front end gets uncomfortably squirrelly, but even on the stock tires 70 mph isn’t the best place to spend your time on a KLR. Sixty-five mph is easily achievable and essentially the sweet spot between eating up miles, keeping the wind bearable, and preventing the single cylinder from vibrating the teeth out of your head. Protection and Comfort Ever since the 2008 redesign the KLR has sported rather good wind protection. Although this highway comfort comes with the risk of more plastics to bust up off road, it’s more than worth it if you plan on spending any appreciable time on the tarmac. A complementary upgrade to the KLR cockpit is the Bajaworx Dakar windscreen. Not only does it punch a gigantic hole through the wind, it gives the bike an aggressive appearance that any enthusiast can appreciate, not to mention the added space for mounting GPS navigation or roll charts. A Seat Concepts foam saddle was installed to make longer highway rides a bit more tolerable. Although the New Edition saddle has a more forgiving shape than those of KLRs past, it was still lacking on those days of riding six hours or more. It should be noted that I weigh 170 lbs. and your mileage with the stock seat may vary. For me, the Seat Concepts saddle does an excellent job minimizing some of the buzzy thumper vibes at highway speeds. That said, the saddle was one of the last modifications we made. Foot pegs provide a great opportunity to personalize the off-road feel of your bike. The more time you spend standing on the pegs the skimpier the small stock pieces seem. Anodized pegs from Warp 9 were chosen for their wider and more durable platform. Installation is the same as the stockers and, for the price, there is no better way to transform the way your bike feels on the trail. Crash bars from SW-MOTECH keep the KLR from getting too banged up when you inevitably drop it on a trail too ambitious for your skill level. This is a common experience with the New Edition as the suspension tweaks, combined with the thumper’s low end torque, urge you forward. The ’MOTECH bars do an excellent job of protecting the fairing of the 2008-and-up KLR. After a few drops our pretty white plastics were still good as new. If you plan on doing any real off-road riding a skid plate is an absolute necessity. We cannot understand why Kawasaki continues to ship a bike of the KLR’s capabilities with a flimsy plastic skid plate. The beefy 4mm aluminum skid plate from SW-MOTECH provides additional rear coverage and even more stump-jumping clearance. Lighting The DR1 LEDs from Twisted Throttle are installed using a simple heavy-duty cast steel bracket that mounts between the front fender and fork stabilizer. It positions the lights at an optimal height for the tightly focused DR1 beams. The DR1s transform the KLR lighting from “adequate” to “lighthouse.” On trails it is nearly impossible to “outrun” your lighting. On pavement you will need much more than the KLR’s 35 hp to find the limits of the DR1. Yellow covers add to the bikes conspicuity on the tarmac, and are quickly and easily removed when you hit the trail. Luggage The BRE slider rack adds a beefy mounting point for soft luggage, a RotopaX, or in this case a waterproof Pelican hard case. Perfect for commuting and short excursions, the Pelican top case functions as an easily removable travel trunk. Side cases and mounts are by GIVI. The black tubular racks of the PL448 system are light but robust. They mount using the front triangle and rear subframe, and tie together neatly behind the license plate to form a very solid mount. GIVI’s Outback series side cases are cavernous, durable and stylish. My only gripe with the Outbacks is the need for the key to open or remove the side cases. It is nice to have them on lockdown but it can be tedious when routinely accessing gear. Summary The New Edition is certainly the best in a long line of KLRs. The improvements out of the box provide a solid foundation on which to begin some serious riding. The Kawi is easily accessible, easy to ride, and just as simple to maintain as the 1987. With simple comfort, lighting, luggage, and tire changes this KLR is no longer “just a 650.” Now it’s a go-anywhere thumper that’s affectionately known around ADVMoto headquarters as the “Sick Fiddy.” Product List OBR High Basin Tank Bag - OBRAdvGear.com $90.00 BRE Slider Rack + Quick Release - BackRoadEquipment.com $149.95 Bajaworx Dakar Windscreen - BajaWorx.com $89.95 Seat Concepts Saddle - SeatConcepts.com $159.99 Battery Tender Lithium Battery - BatteryTender.com $99.95 Warp 9 ADV Footpegs - Warp9Racing.com $199.00 Warp 9 Racing Wheels - Warp9Racing.com $779.00 SW Motech Skidplate - TwistedThrottle.com $154.99 SW-Motech Crash Bars - TwistedThrottle.com $239.95 Mitas E-09 Tires - TwistedThrottle.com $289.00 Denali Mounting Bracket - TwistedThrottle.com $80.99 Denali DR1 LED Lights - TwistedThrottle.com $349.99 Givi Luggage Racks - GiviUSA.com $200.00 Givi Outback Panniers - GiviUSA.com $980.00 {gallery}ARTICLES/Bikes/Kawasaki-Sick-Fiddy/Gallery{/gallery} http://ift.tt/2hr8zFG
 
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Weekend Awesome: Drifting in a Winter Wonderland

Weekend Awesome: Drifting in a Winter Wonderland Engines ring Are you listening On the lake Snow is glistening A beautiful sight We’re happy tonight Drifting in a winter wonderland. For this holiday weekend, we present stunt rider Arūnas ‘Aras’ Gibieža, taking his modified Kawasaki Ninja 636 to a frozen pond in Lithuania. Get the Flash Player to see this player. If you enjoy the video, here’s a behind-the-scenes featurette showing some of the difficulties the production crew faced to produce the video. The entire shoot took four days, and an entire day devoted just to removing enough snow. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Weekend Awesome: Drifting in a Winter Wonderland appeared first on Motorcycle.com.
 
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Harley Rider Shows Unbelievable Speed

Harley Rider Shows Unbelievable Speed Some sportbike riders look down their noses at Harley riders for their perceived emphasis on cruising rather than performance. Well, some of those Ricky Racer wannabees might want to steer clear of the Harley pilot in this video shot on Mulholland Drive’s famous Snake section. The video below begins at the Lookout point on Mulholland shot by a rider on a Honda CBR1000RR. As he’s entering the road, a guy on a Yamaha R1 rides past followed closely by a Harley Dyna of some sort with what looks to be aftermarket shocks and exhaust. The CBR rider eventually gives chase but doesn’t close in as quickly as the viewer – and maybe he – expects. The Harley guy blows past the R1, followed quickly by the Honda rider. What happens next is riveting. The Harley dude has obviously been down this road before, and he’s also demonstrating he’s probably had considerable racing experience. He hangs way off the side of his bike in corners to help coax a few more degrees of lean angle out of his Dyna, and the sparks literally are flying. At around the 1:12 mark, he even paints a darkie with his rear tire as he explores the outer limits of his bike’s cornering grip. It’s fascinating watching the dichotomy of his carefully chosen lines and technical execution while his black t-shirt rides up his bare back. Harley Rider Shows Unbelievable Speed appeared first on Motorcycle.com.
 
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50 Years Of Kicks

50 Years Of Kicks Anyone out there who likes motorcycles – especially dirtbikes – will surely enjoy the video below. And this is true especially if you are or know someone middle-aged. 50 Years Of Kicks is a documentary about off-road riders Paul Rodden and Larry Murray, both of whom were successful racers at various stages of their riding careers. This short film includes a famous Oliver Wendell Holmes quote that sums up the philosophy behind Rodden and Murray: “Men do not quit playing because they grow old. They grow old because they quit playing.” Rodden is a mechanical engineer who has worked at NASA and has won three enduro titles in the over-50 class, while Murray is a former Canadian enduro champion from the mid-1970s. At the time of this 2012 film, Murray was in his early 60s and Rodden is 10 years older, so seeing these grizzled riders still tearing up the trails and wheelying across streams is nothing less than inspirational for moto enthusiasts of any age, especially those who are middle-aged and wondering how many more years of riding is in front of them. 50 Years Of Kicks appeared first on Motorcycle.com.
 
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AdventureMotorcycle.com - Gordon's Great Escape: A Culinary Adventure Worth Watching

Gordon's Great Escape: A Culinary Adventure Worth Watching Published in: Media Amongst many of the literally hundreds of reality TV shows produced today, food and travel is one of the most successful. From street food to world class restaurants, well known figures like Anthony Bourdain travel around the globe to show us the world’s edible offerings. When he’s not getting pinned under ATVs, Anthony’s show is a good watch but strongly rivaled by an arguably better adventure food series, Gordon’s Great Escape by Gordon Ramsay. Inspired by the 1963 classic film The Great Escape featuring Hollywood star and motorcycle racer Steve McQueen and his barbed wire jumping antics, how can Gordon follow suit? While Gordon’s stunts and competitive streak may be different from Steve’s , Gordon’s Great Escape took plenty of risks and is one of the best food travel shows produced to date. Although not as heavily publicized in North America as his myriad of other successful productions (Master Chef Junior is a personal favorite), this food travelogue shows a decidedly different side of his personality and is a humble departure from the brash attitude he’s well known for. Aside from dealing with many dilemmas overland travelers would relate to, the fact is nobody gets more down and dirty than Gordon in his pursuit of culinary knowledge. This seven part series started in 2010 and covers the foods of India in season one, then on to Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand in season two. Gordon’s Great Escape is a must watch, not only for the meats and treats, but as a constant lesson in humility and some very basic rules of international travel we should all know before setting out. Trying to learn what’s at the heart of a culture’s scrumptious secrets in only a few days at a time is no easy task. From racing water buffalo, to eating ant eggs or catching squid in the middle of the ocean on a floating wicker basket, Gordon proves he’s pretty much down for everything and not afraid to make a fool out of himself. Being respectful of locals, having a sense of humor and trying local lifestyles goes a long way towards quickly establishing the bonds we need to survive on the road and, in this case, glean a better understanding of the food itself. This would be true for other pursuits as well, such as business, photography or any other creative art. Another important, but often overlooked aspect of adventure travel is to have a purpose for your trip. I’ve heard people say they’d rather be “free wheeling” or unrestricted by plans, but some structure is good for, if nothing else, holding on to your sanity. There will be plenty of “going with the flow” on any adventure, but having a reason to be somewhere, learn something or meet someone, has always made my travels more interesting...not to mention often safer and cheaper. Much of what happens on the show is borderline unbelievable and does from time to time involve motorcycles antics, albeit without catching air over barbed wire. You would need to see it for yourself to understand why this is a short but uniquely impactful and entertaining series. Thankfully, Gordon’s Great Escape is not hard to find and can be found on Amazon for two dollars in clean SD, or even on YouTube in lower definition for free. Either route you choose, you’ll be sure to end up with some amazingly appealing food for both the eyes and stomach. The only question is, where to next? If you’re in the mood for some armchair travel now that it’s getting cold, give it a watch and let us know what you think in the comments! http://ift.tt/2ikkuRD
 
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