Episode 25 – Mostly black and kind of steep
Mfg news:
- Harley donates bikes to Haiti relief -Â http://www.motorcycle.com/news/hd-donates-bikes-to-haiti-relief-effort-89176.html
- 20 years of Triumph under John Bloor -Â http://www.motorcycle.com/news/triumph-celebrating-20th-anniversary-89330.html
- Bennche Motorcycles of Texas -Â http://www.motorcycle.com/news/introducing-bennche-89291.html
- Megelli is a UK-based “European motorcycle company”. What’s that mean, exactly?
- Megelli is the distributor for Blata motorcycles.
- Harley pulls out of Myrtle ralley -Â http://www.usridernews.com/2010/03/23/north-myrtle-rally-hits-the-ditch/
Bike model news:
- 2010 Indian Chief Review -Â http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2010-indian-chief-vintage-review-89344.html
- $35,499
- 750lbs
- 45 employees, hand building bikes, 2 per day. Initial run of 500 Chiefs
- 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom review -Â http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2010-honda-shadow-phantom-review-89325.html
- 2010 Mana GT is coming to America. Review -Â http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/aprilia/2010-aprilia-mana-850-gt-abs-review-89210.html
Gear and other news:
- Safety classes not effective? -Â http://www.usridernews.com/2010/03/31/anti-lock-brakes-better-than-safety-class/
- “According to the report, which was funded by the insurance industry, riders younger than 21 have a claims rate 10% higher in states that require them to take training courses, compared with states that do not require such courses.”
- “The same study found that antilock brakes on motorcycles play a significant role in reducing crashes. The group says bikes with antilock brakes are 37% less likely to be involved in fatal crashes than those without them. Motorcycle models with antilocks also have 22% fewer damage claims per insured vehicle year (a “vehicle year†refers to one vehicle insured for one year).â€
- Exhaust aftermarket parts for the Honda Fury – The beginning of the aftermarket catching on to “factory custom” choppers? – Â http://www.usridernews.com/2010/03/25/new-exhaust-for-honda-fury-from-rush/
- Book:Â Weird Pennsylvania
- American Chopper returns, with a twist -Â http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/hog_brawl_DGIaJp3YxntDfDynaIrtbL?sms_ss=twitter
- Lee Parks DeerTours -Â http://www.leeparksdesign.com/eshopprod_cat_530-3637_product_33204.DeerTours_Tan.htm
Music:
- Theme music, No Way by Kunk
- Additional music by The All Mighty Whispers, provided by MusicAlley.com