Jumat, 31 Desember 2010

Zaniest thing I've seen in a while, the Jade Warrior from 1985

Skip the first 30 secondsLearned about it from http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/ information from http://www.dragzine.com/news/the-jade-warrior-a-truly-insane-and-one-of-a-kind-ride/The creation of British motorcycle racer Angus MacPhail, who built it himself in his garage, it's called the “Jade Warrior,” did the quarter mile in under 8 seconds a quarter century ago without the use of

Coolest damn thing you'll see all week. 1913 Harley, heavily optioned,TANDEM !, unrestored, with a quick history and instructions how to start it. WOW

the bike's options are discussed for the first 5 minutes, then the bike is started up and the procedure is wonderfully demonstrated, step by step. (starts at minute 5:30)Thanks Mike! This is great!

The Camelback locomotive design, used in conjunction with the exceptionally wide Wooten firebox, not safe though

The "Camelback" design, which straddled the cab over the center of the boiler, allowed the exceptional width of the Wooten firebox, which burned lower BTU anthracite coal from Eastern Pennsylvania.The Locomotives in the picture were also called "Mother Hubbards" among other names. They were discontinued from freight service because if a side rod broke, it would wipe out the cab and if on the

Some Irving Vincent Action...

SSSssssssssEXY!

Some Irving Vincent Action...

SSSssssssssEXY!

2011 Ducati Hypermotard 1100-EVO

The introduction of the 2011 Ducati Hypermotard 1100-EVO further enhanced the original Hypermotard concept of 'ruling the road'. The wide, tapered section handlebars continue to transfer control of the asphalt to the rider and the full length seat still eases the fore and aft movement for extreme riding. The difference now is that it does it all better than before.

A super-light dry weight of

2011 Ducati Hypermotard 1100-EVO

The introduction of the 2011 Ducati Hypermotard 1100-EVO further enhanced the original Hypermotard concept of 'ruling the road'. The wide, tapered section handlebars continue to transfer control of the asphalt to the rider and the full length seat still eases the fore and aft movement for extreme riding. The difference now is that it does it all better than before.

A super-light dry weight of

2011 Ducati Hypermotard 1100-EVO

The introduction of the 2011 Ducati Hypermotard 1100-EVO further enhanced the original Hypermotard concept of 'ruling the road'. The wide, tapered section handlebars continue to transfer control of the asphalt to the rider and the full length seat still eases the fore and aft movement for extreme riding. The difference now is that it does it all better than before.

A super-light dry weight of

Kamis, 30 Desember 2010

Taio Cruz - Dynamite Official Music Video

What if the auto mechanics are like this sexy and hot ladies? What will you do? Also the BMW bike drove by the singer is cool.



Flo Rida - Club Can't Handle Me ft. David Guetta - Step Up 3D




Can you guess what's the name/brand of 2 cars at the beginning of video? Is it lotus? I love cars like that and this Music Video of course.

Probably the coolest damn tank I've seen

from http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/

Porsche tractor gallery

see the whole gallery at http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/2010/11/porsche-tractors.html

Something new in the world of 3 wheelers

No information, just a gallery of photos on http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/2010/11/pak-rak.html

innovative use of wrenchs

from http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/

president of the Packard Motorcar Company in a 1913 Packard doing a trailblazer journey across the USA scouting a route for the Lincoln Highway

photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=930

What a day, so far I've posted fire trucks, motorcycles, a movie about cabs, train wreck photos, locomotives, and a dragster

Top that Jalopnik.

1933, 5:54pm, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Long Beach. Imagine what the result of that catastrophe would be today in LA rush hour?

for a photo gallery, or to read about it: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-longbeach_1933earthquake-pg,0,3546233.photogallery

The Big Boy, used coal so fast that shovels couldn't feed it fast enough, so they built a conveyor belt direct from the coal to the firebox

photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927

1910's to 1950's fire engines

1910 Peerless 1928 Seldon and I noticed that this and the 1910 Peerless are moth barked Ft Washington 1941 Ames Iowa photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927

The High and Mighty, mopar engineers and (street racers by night) used it to develop intakes and engines

above photo via http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/ photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927

In the woods of Maine are the neglected remains of two locomotives

The Eagle Lake and West Branch (ELWB) Railroad Locomotive #1, was built in June 1897 at Schenectady Locomotive Works (4-6-0 stamped #4552), it was originally a steam locomotive but later converted to burn crude oil to eliminate the forest fire threat caused by cinders. Number 1 was purchased by Great Northern in 1926 and used to haul pulpwood in the Allagash area from 1927-1933.ELWB Locomotive

Don't let them get caught in the floods, keep them high and dry

Novel solution!photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927

For an easy going enjoyable older movie, DC Cab. Its rated R, so send the kids to the other room, but Mr T, Gary Busey, Max Gail, and Bill Maher star

Sounds like a Richard Pryor swearfest, but it's got Checker cabs throughout, car chases, good guys becoming a team and facing the bad guys, solving a kidnapping, and overcoming adversity.

1 of 3 existing BMW R51 RS factory race bikes in unrestored condition getting auctioned

Read about the sad true story of how the first owner was ruined by the US Govt because he was German immigrant businessman at the beginning of WW2, just like many Japanese Americans were. He was the BMW importer in New York, and managed to finagle one of these seventeen R51RS racers from the factory. In truth, BMW sold very few motorcycles in the US in the 1920s and 30s, as protectionist trade

Some damm fine Norton Action...

Ford Mustang cool Modification

Cool Ford mustang pictureFord Mustang auto tuneMustang FreestyleThe Ford Mustang Shelby is a high performance variant of the Ford Mustang, built by Ford from 1968 through 1970. The 1965, 1966 and 1967 Shelbys' were a series of Ford Mustangs which were specially modified by Carroll Shelby's company and sold under the name Shelby GT with identification badges Shelby Cobra. From 1968 the model

Ford Mustang cool Modification

Cool Ford mustang pictureFord Mustang auto tuneMustang FreestyleThe Ford Mustang Shelby is a high performance variant of the Ford Mustang, built by Ford from 1968 through 1970. The 1965, 1966 and 1967 Shelbys' were a series of Ford Mustangs which were specially modified by Carroll Shelby's company and sold under the name Shelby GT with identification badges Shelby Cobra. From 1968 the model

Ford Unwraps Mustang Boss 302S Turn-Key Ready Racecar

Ford Mustang Boss 302S specsEngine5.0L BossR engineEngine oil coolerFR serialized intake badgeBoss 302 fuel systemUpgraded cooling system

Ford Unwraps Mustang Boss 302S Turn-Key Ready Racecar

Ford Mustang Boss 302S specsEngine5.0L BossR engineEngine oil coolerFR serialized intake badgeBoss 302 fuel systemUpgraded cooling system

Lamborghini super sportscars at 2010 Pirelli

Automobili Lamborghini and Pirelli, once again in partnership: the House of the Raging Bull’s super sportscars were among the luxury vehicles chosen by the tyre manufacturer for the new 2010 Pirelli calendar presentation, which took place last night in London. A Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce and two Gallardos - an LP 560-4 Spyder and the latest limited edition, rear-wheel drive LP

Lamborghini super sportscars at 2010 Pirelli

Automobili Lamborghini and Pirelli, once again in partnership: the House of the Raging Bull’s super sportscars were among the luxury vehicles chosen by the tyre manufacturer for the new 2010 Pirelli calendar presentation, which took place last night in London. A Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce and two Gallardos - an LP 560-4 Spyder and the latest limited edition, rear-wheel drive LP

Honda Civic 2005 Car Extreme Flow JGTC Modification

Extreme Car Modification Inspiration modification can come from anywhere. Hollywood movies for example, often become the basis for a modifikator to change the look of the car. This car is a car mimic the JGTC Honda NSX, because the owner likes to play the game Gran Turismo. At first glance, anyone who thought that the car is white with green strip is the Honda Civic in 2005. But the fact it

Honda Civic 2005 Car Extreme Flow JGTC Modification

Extreme Car Modification Inspiration modification can come from anywhere. Hollywood movies for example, often become the basis for a modifikator to change the look of the car. This car is a car mimic the JGTC Honda NSX, because the owner likes to play the game Gran Turismo. At first glance, anyone who thought that the car is white with green strip is the Honda Civic in 2005. But the fact it

2011 Yamaha VX1900S Raider S

Style..,Performance..,Attitude..,And an extra splash of chrome. You might as well have it all. You are looking at a new generation of custom cruisers. A breed that stands apart. Check out the incredible attention to detail. From front to back, the 2011 Yamaha VX1900S Raider S is loaded with "custom" inspired parts. Stretched out fork, fat rear tire, low seat and an aggressive, slammed riding

2011 Yamaha VX1900S Raider S

Style..,Performance..,Attitude..,And an extra splash of chrome. You might as well have it all. You are looking at a new generation of custom cruisers. A breed that stands apart. Check out the incredible attention to detail. From front to back, the 2011 Yamaha VX1900S Raider S is loaded with "custom" inspired parts. Stretched out fork, fat rear tire, low seat and an aggressive, slammed riding

2011 Yamaha VX1900S Raider S

Style..,Performance..,Attitude..,And an extra splash of chrome. You might as well have it all. You are looking at a new generation of custom cruisers. A breed that stands apart. Check out the incredible attention to detail. From front to back, the 2011 Yamaha VX1900S Raider S is loaded with "custom" inspired parts. Stretched out fork, fat rear tire, low seat and an aggressive, slammed riding

Rabu, 29 Desember 2010

Home built Shelby Cobra Daytona was made when Shelby sold chassis CSX2130 to an independant racer. I wonder if it was the only one

learned about this at http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5870067&postcount=13861 but the story is at http://www.imca-slotracing.com/1964-Le%20Mans%2024-5.htmSeptember 26, 1964 - The annual Autosport Three Hours, at the Snetterton track is the tenth and last round of the British Championship and the fifth time that Ford and Cobra stay eye into eye.Eventually there are only two

Justacargal has moved to a bigger and better blog, she is now blogging at http://justacarguyswife.blogspot.com/

for her lighter side of cars, life, and the things she enjoys sharing you can find them at http://justacarguyswife.blogspot.com/ She posted a gallery about a circus wagon collection (among other stuff) that's pretty coolhttp://justacarguyswife.blogspot.com/2010/12/antique-circus-wagon-collection-in.html

A Trolley hit this car, makes me wonder how often that happened

the type of Trolley I'm referring to is the electric streetcar before they were all disposed of in favor of gross polluting GM busses http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/07/wouldnt-city-transportation-be-more.html no joke, the lobbyists for GM (biggest corporation in the world at that time) convinced the national senators and congressmen that the electric streetcars were worse than diesel busses

Cool old cars

the Miss Houston is featured in a gallery about the Houston Speedway in the 1920s http://www.sloanegallery.com/houston_speedway.htm Stanley Steamer that didn't need a restoration The front of a Packard dealership 1912 Moon Raceabout Speedster, see a whole gallery of one at http://www.flickr.com/photos/94957089@N00/3607440577/ The building of the Nurburgring, photo from http://

Haulers of heavy loads... locomotives

The above load was 100 tons, looks like the tires are solid rubber, and the trailer appears to be the same in the above and the below photo photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=931

Haulers that moved the military, the jeeps, tanks, and ambulances

photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=931

New car tranporters, of Bugs, T Birds, 1950 and 54 Nashs

Take a close look at the cab on the semi, unusual double front window where the firewall was because that cab was put on top of the cab foundation that used to be too short evidently photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=931

unusual haulers and transporters

1935 Plymouths, 1934 Dodge semiphotos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=931

race car haulers and transporters

Sportcar Modification From Honda

Honda S2000 Highly modified Honda S2000 at the 2007 Tokyo Auto SalonHonda NSX Custom Honda NSX supercar at the 2003 SEMA ShowHonda S2000 Sleek Honda S2000 by Mugen at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon Honda S2000 Custom Honda S2000 Roadster at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon

Sportcar Modification From Honda

Honda S2000 Highly modified Honda S2000 at the 2007 Tokyo Auto SalonHonda NSX Custom Honda NSX supercar at the 2003 SEMA ShowHonda S2000 Sleek Honda S2000 by Mugen at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon Honda S2000 Custom Honda S2000 Roadster at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon

Honda Civic Type-R - Modification

Honda Civic Type-R Honda Civic Type-R at the Sal?n Internacional del Autom?vil 2006 de MadridHonda Civic Type-R Honda Civic Type-R rally car at the 2008 Sydney Motor Show

Honda Civic Type-R - Modification

Honda Civic Type-R Honda Civic Type-R at the Sal?n Internacional del Autom?vil 2006 de MadridHonda Civic Type-R Honda Civic Type-R rally car at the 2008 Sydney Motor Show

Best Honda Modification Contest

Honda Civic Highly modified Mugen Honda Civic at the 2008 Tokyo Auto SalonHonda Civic Type-R Modified Honda Civic Type-R at the 2009 Tokyo Auto SalonHonda Civic J's Racing modified Honda Civic at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon

Best Honda Modification Contest

Honda Civic Highly modified Mugen Honda Civic at the 2008 Tokyo Auto SalonHonda Civic Type-R Modified Honda Civic Type-R at the 2009 Tokyo Auto SalonHonda Civic J's Racing modified Honda Civic at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon

Modification of Nissan Collections

Nissan Altima Hybrid A Custom Nissan Altima Hybrid at the SEMA Show in 2008Nissan 350 Z An AEM tuned 350 Z at the SEMA Show in 2008Nissan Altima Coupe A Nissan Altima Coupe at the SEMA Show in 2008Nissan GT-R A modified Nissan GT-R R32 at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon

Modification of Nissan Collections

Nissan Altima Hybrid A Custom Nissan Altima Hybrid at the SEMA Show in 2008Nissan 350 Z An AEM tuned 350 Z at the SEMA Show in 2008Nissan Altima Coupe A Nissan Altima Coupe at the SEMA Show in 2008Nissan GT-R A modified Nissan GT-R R32 at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon

Nissan 370 Z - Cool Sport Car Modified

A custom Nissan 370 Z with orange paint at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon Zele Performance's orange Nissan 370 Z at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon Rear quarter view of Zele Performance's Nissan 370 Z at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon

Nissan 370 Z - Cool Sport Car Modified

A custom Nissan 370 Z with orange paint at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon Zele Performance's orange Nissan 370 Z at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon Rear quarter view of Zele Performance's Nissan 370 Z at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon

Nissan 350 Z modification - Red

Nissan 350 Z A DUB custom Nissan 350 Z at the SEMA Show in 2008 A DUB custom Nissan 350 Z at the SEMA Show in 2008

Nissan 350 Z modification - Red

Nissan 350 Z A DUB custom Nissan 350 Z at the SEMA Show in 2008 A DUB custom Nissan 350 Z at the SEMA Show in 2008

Nissan 370 Z Vs Nissan GT-R Modified

Nissan 370 Z Custom Nissan 370 Z with a body kit by Branew at the 2009 Tokyo Auto SalonNissan GT-R Modified Nissan GT-R by Bulletproof Automotive at the 2008 SEMA Show

Nissan 370 Z Vs Nissan GT-R Modified

Nissan 370 Z Custom Nissan 370 Z with a body kit by Branew at the 2009 Tokyo Auto SalonNissan GT-R Modified Nissan GT-R by Bulletproof Automotive at the 2008 SEMA Show

Nissan 350 Z modification

A silver Nissan 350 Z at the Barbican Turbo Show in 2008Nissan has long been a favorite with the modified car fraternity. The performance potential of street cars like the Datsun 510 and the Datsun 240 Z and the iconic Nissan Skyline GT-R saw tuners attempting to eke out the last bit for horsepower from these cars. Today, modified Nissan cars are quite common at the show car

Nissan 350 Z modification

A silver Nissan 350 Z at the Barbican Turbo Show in 2008Nissan has long been a favorite with the modified car fraternity. The performance potential of street cars like the Datsun 510 and the Datsun 240 Z and the iconic Nissan Skyline GT-R saw tuners attempting to eke out the last bit for horsepower from these cars. Today, modified Nissan cars are quite common at the show car

Cool Car Modified - Green Concept

Cool Car Modified - Green Concept

2004 Acura NSX modified front

Acura's performance and technology showcase ended its elongated 15-year run earlier this year. A much more powerful V10 NSX is in the works and will be ready by decade's end, they promise.

2004 Acura NSX modified front

Acura's performance and technology showcase ended its elongated 15-year run earlier this year. A much more powerful V10 NSX is in the works and will be ready by decade's end, they promise.

Hummer modified in China at the 2008 Auto China

A Hummer modified in China at the 2008 Auto China show in Beijing Some Americans may not be comfortable with the idea, but China is a force to be reckoned with. And now it might even save about 3,000 American jobs. General Motors has a tentative agreement with Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co. of China, which plans to purchase Hummer. If the deal goes through, the new owner of

Hummer modified in China at the 2008 Auto China

A Hummer modified in China at the 2008 Auto China show in Beijing Some Americans may not be comfortable with the idea, but China is a force to be reckoned with. And now it might even save about 3,000 American jobs. General Motors has a tentative agreement with Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co. of China, which plans to purchase Hummer. If the deal goes through, the new owner of

2008 Hummer H3 Luxury

2008 Hummer H3 Luxury. Hummer Wallpaper, Hummer Posters, Hummer Picture. custom car

2008 Hummer H3 Luxury

2008 Hummer H3 Luxury. Hummer Wallpaper, Hummer Posters, Hummer Picture. custom car

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport...

From the "Fave Favorites" list. Damm that's nice!

2011 Harley Davidson Forty Eight 48 Sportster

The 2011 Harley Davidson Forty Eight 48 Sportster (all Forty-Eight™) is an urban brawler that drips attitude from every element; from the fat, balloon tires to the all-steel peanut tank to the solo seat. Custom touches define this bulldog of a bike. A slammed speedometer, under bar mounted mirrors and 26-inch seat height offer a low profile, while the peanut tank and big 16-inch wheels combine

2011 Harley Davidson Forty Eight 48 Sportster

The 2011 Harley Davidson Forty Eight 48 Sportster (all Forty-Eight™) is an urban brawler that drips attitude from every element; from the fat, balloon tires to the all-steel peanut tank to the solo seat. Custom touches define this bulldog of a bike. A slammed speedometer, under bar mounted mirrors and 26-inch seat height offer a low profile, while the peanut tank and big 16-inch wheels combine

2011 Harley Davidson Forty Eight 48 Sportster

The 2011 Harley Davidson Forty Eight 48 Sportster (all Forty-Eight™) is an urban brawler that drips attitude from every element; from the fat, balloon tires to the all-steel peanut tank to the solo seat. Custom touches define this bulldog of a bike. A slammed speedometer, under bar mounted mirrors and 26-inch seat height offer a low profile, while the peanut tank and big 16-inch wheels combine

2011 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster

Ever since its introduction in 2007, the Nightster® (2011 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster) model has prowled the streets with a deep, menacing growl. Low, dark and aggressive, it brought a styling attitude to the Sportster® family that had not been seen before a raw, Dark Custom™ bike that delivers a 1200cc knockout punch. Chopped front and rear fenders. Side-mounted license plate. Combined

2011 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster

Ever since its introduction in 2007, the Nightster® (2011 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster) model has prowled the streets with a deep, menacing growl. Low, dark and aggressive, it brought a styling attitude to the Sportster® family that had not been seen before a raw, Dark Custom™ bike that delivers a 1200cc knockout punch. Chopped front and rear fenders. Side-mounted license plate. Combined

2011 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster

Ever since its introduction in 2007, the Nightster® (2011 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster) model has prowled the streets with a deep, menacing growl. Low, dark and aggressive, it brought a styling attitude to the Sportster® family that had not been seen before a raw, Dark Custom™ bike that delivers a 1200cc knockout punch. Chopped front and rear fenders. Side-mounted license plate. Combined

Selasa, 28 Desember 2010

Christmas Cars Amazing Decoration


Since it's Christmas. Many Car Fanatics are having fun decorating their cars:


The classic idea to garland the vehicle with lamps. While running it looks like colorful lights moving especially in the night.


Car that fakes everybody about Santa asking for Help. :D



A colorful car beetle?


Firemen are still decorating their firetruck even they are busy with their jobs.


The advance technology for Reindeer carrying Santa Clause. Car instead of reindeer.

Stuff toys addict car owner.


Car with cover.


Hot rodders

photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927

Update on the Portugese barn find collection that shocked everyone a couple years ago, full story and list of cars

Feb 2007 was when 58 photos and a description of a barn with steel doors welded shut was opened for the first time in decades and this collection was found. Well, the story was all made up... but a journalist finally went to get to the truth of the matter in 2009, and new photos as well as a complete inventory are after the linkhttp://www.hagerty.com/Hagerty-Online/News/Features/All-articles/

Isetta truck... good idea!

from http://bzisettas.blogspot.com/2010/08/bruce-weiner-microcar-museum.html the micro car museum tour gallery on BZ's BMW Isetta blog

Daihatsu van camoflaged to be cool looking, that is genius

from http://bzisettas.blogspot.com/

Good photography I happened across on the HAMB

1950's car advertising photos were elegant from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927

1964 World's Fair display, Uniroyal Tire ferris wheel and Chrysler's Engineering Island

Chrysler's Pop-Art pavilion was one of the largest at the Fair and one of the most imaginative and fun places to visit. An over-sized engine, 55 feet high and 100 feet long with a dragon for a crank shaft stood on one island for the visitor to explore. Its Design Island was dominated by a giant car, 80 feet long from bumper to bumper. Its wheels were more than 20 feet high. Beneath the car, which

Woodlight Headlights, my number one in the headlight design world.. E&J come in 2nd place

Above 3 images from http://www.dieselpunks.org/photo/albums Above photos of the 1929 Auburn Cabin Speedster and 1929 Stutz M-8 from http://www.tuningforum.cz/ the above 2 are Du Pont cars, the bottom I don't know.. probably another model of Du Pont, but it has different louvers on the hood sides As far as I've seen, only Ruxton and Du Pont had the Woodlight as standard lights. I read somewhere

Too good not to post!

Wow!  Speaks for itself!  I'm out of town and just checking in and this is too good to pass up. 


Ola,again from Montreal 
I thought you might get a kick out of an old winter project of mine;A buddy dropped off an XL250 (that I quickly took the motor out of & gave away the rest). I happened to have an extra frame from a Z50 hanging around. The motor has a performance cam (because you can't go wrong with too much power, most of the time). I used triple trees from a Yamaha TT500 that  were gathering dust in my,tiny, workshop ( the head pipe came from the TT too. Hey, it fit right on !).. The rear sprocket was a McGyver 'special'. Footpegs are the old buddy pegs from my CBR900RR.Seat is the passenger saddle from the 900 too.Fuel cell is a modded propane cylinder ( don't try this at home kids !).I think the Supertrapp is off of the XL250 if memory serves.
Performance is....terrifying. Owing to the lack of suspension ( the forks are a joke ), you cannot hold the throttle open. Though when you try, the front wheel comes up...in EVERY gear! Great fun because it looks like a regular Z50 from the front (except for the TT500 clamps & bars) so folks don't appreciate what's about to catch & pass them.

Simple and spectacular!!  Thanks Again!!



Too good not to post!

Wow!  Speaks for itself!  I'm out of town and just checking in and this is too good to pass up. 


Ola,again from Montreal 
I thought you might get a kick out of an old winter project of mine;A buddy dropped off an XL250 (that I quickly took the motor out of & gave away the rest). I happened to have an extra frame from a Z50 hanging around. The motor has a performance cam (because you can't go wrong with too much power, most of the time). I used triple trees from a Yamaha TT500 that  were gathering dust in my,tiny, workshop ( the head pipe came from the TT too. Hey, it fit right on !).. The rear sprocket was a McGyver 'special'. Footpegs are the old buddy pegs from my CBR900RR.Seat is the passenger saddle from the 900 too.Fuel cell is a modded propane cylinder ( don't try this at home kids !).I think the Supertrapp is off of the XL250 if memory serves.
Performance is....terrifying. Owing to the lack of suspension ( the forks are a joke ), you cannot hold the throttle open. Though when you try, the front wheel comes up...in EVERY gear! Great fun because it looks like a regular Z50 from the front (except for the TT500 clamps & bars) so folks don't appreciate what's about to catch & pass them.

Simple and spectacular!!  Thanks Again!!



Vespa calendar famous people, John Wayne, Cary Grant, Raquel Welch, Charleton Heston, Geraldine Chaplin

Thanks to Tim for sharing! Vespa had a damn good idea with this calendar, the added exposure and free advertisign they got by giving or loaning the scooters to famous people while they made movies was a brilliant idea, and far less costly than getting the stars paid to endorse.

Von Dutches Waffen und munition fabriken werke

Can't recall the source

on the road to Ahun

from http://community.livejournal.com/ru_foto/46094421.html via http://li-shariff.livejournal.com/

Fairlady 350z Vs Skyline G35 Modification

Fairlady 350z Vs Skyline G35 Modification

japan-extreme-modification-car-and-motor-cycle

japan-extreme-modification-car-and-motor-cycle

Great Ways To Increase Automotive Performance » Increase Automotive Performance

In these days of top gasoline prices, it may assume antic to accede means to access your car’s achievement as they are about consistently associated with added ammunition consumption

Great Ways To Increase Automotive Performance » Increase Automotive Performance

In these days of top gasoline prices, it may assume antic to accede means to access your car’s achievement as they are about consistently associated with added ammunition consumption

How to Protect Your Cars Paintwork

Automotive Resource – Today’s car finishes are actual aerial and crave appropriate care. Avoid abrasion your car at automatic car washes as this is a abiding way of damaging your cars acrylic work. The best adjustment to apple-pie a car is still accomplishing it by hand. You will need two buckets filled with clean hot or cold water and a wash mitt.

How to Protect Your Cars Paintwork

Automotive Resource – Today’s car finishes are actual aerial and crave appropriate care. Avoid abrasion your car at automatic car washes as this is a abiding way of damaging your cars acrylic work. The best adjustment to apple-pie a car is still accomplishing it by hand. You will need two buckets filled with clean hot or cold water and a wash mitt.

2011 Harley-Davidson XL 1200L

The 2011 Harley-Davidson XL 1200L Sportster® 1200 Low combines performance, agility and easy-to-handle ergonomics in a long, premium cruiser that is ready for all takers. Born on the gritty dirt tracks and drag strips of the 1950s, the Harley-Davidson® Sportster represents the uninhibited essence of motorcycling. Today’s Sportster combines soulful styling with the flat torque delivery and

2011 Harley-Davidson XL 1200L

The 2011 Harley-Davidson XL 1200L Sportster® 1200 Low combines performance, agility and easy-to-handle ergonomics in a long, premium cruiser that is ready for all takers. Born on the gritty dirt tracks and drag strips of the 1950s, the Harley-Davidson® Sportster represents the uninhibited essence of motorcycling. Today’s Sportster combines soulful styling with the flat torque delivery and

2011 Harley-Davidson XL 1200L

The 2011 Harley-Davidson XL 1200L Sportster® 1200 Low combines performance, agility and easy-to-handle ergonomics in a long, premium cruiser that is ready for all takers. Born on the gritty dirt tracks and drag strips of the 1950s, the Harley-Davidson® Sportster represents the uninhibited essence of motorcycling. Today’s Sportster combines soulful styling with the flat torque delivery and

Senin, 27 Desember 2010

Real unusual things from trailer washers, motorized wheels, to tank track Rolls Royces

Never seen one before, and something about the age of a black and white photo tells me that these are obsolete I have no idea at all what this is Ok, but why take it out if you have to add skis? Really early car phone Odd stuff on this tow truck Yup... 1890's and I have no idea what it is Lenin's 1922 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost I've never seen a photo of a tractor involved in a car crash Again, no

the Dymaxion that went commercial

Acquired in Washington DC and brought to Charlotte North Carolinaphoto from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927

Coolest dad ever award goes to this kids innovative dad for making his kid such a unique and awesome pedal car

photo from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927

EJ Potter, the Michigan madman tried unreal power in bikes and cars, most famous for small block Chevy powered Harleys

He built stuff like a 1957 Plymouth stuffed full of an Allison airplane engine that ran nearly 150 mph in a period of time before Funny Cars existed. One could argue that EJ had the first one. He refined that idea after the Allison backfired through its supercharger and the car essentially became an oven. Potter suffered burns on his hands and arms while trying to get the car to a halt. His

The early method of painting the stripes in the middle of the road (1920's? )

photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920

two USPS (post office) mail carriers that weren't stopped by high water in the swamp

for more postal carrier vehicles, the variety was astounding! http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/12/postal-delivery-vehicles-from-vespa-to.html photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920

Heavyweight Champion of the World 1910-1915, Jack Johnson

1912 Vanderbuilt cup milwuakee wisc is what the photo was labeled Looking like after a race, only because of the number on the radiator and the missing fenders photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927 Jack also founded the famous Cotton Club

I don't come across funny photos very often... here are some good ones

photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=927

Bumper cars

Top two photos are from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920

Streetcars, were good for more than just public transportation... did you know they were used to plow snow along their route?

read about plowing snow with street cars: http://cincystreetcar.wordpress.com/2009/01/I like that many were made into little diners. See the inside of one at the Henry Ford museum https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6K0wyCGyykRKUDDCo99CLkLCOfvNogNbq042mUEGfSuEZokv-RnPsjILok_ZH89eZ4NBfJIR-9qXrrLDT9xXU1s0EkTTuyhddudYt6HQUJROgHeuFwec7MjOWxSv_VYsRJ3v3BNMHP3s/s1600/Henry%2520Ford%2520Diner%5B1%5D.jpg it is the nicest I've seen, most are far more simple and less ornamental Some were made into houses:

2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Pictures - Extreme car

2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Front View2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Image modified2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Sport Car, Modification2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Side View, Beautiful2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Picture, Luxury2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Rear View, Modif2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Test Drive, Crazy

2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Pictures - Extreme car

2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Front View2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Image modified2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Sport Car, Modification2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Side View, Beautiful2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Picture, Luxury2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Rear View, Modif2010 Honda HSV-010 GT Test Drive, Crazy

2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X designed to compete in the Viper Racing League - Cool Car Modified

Dodge today pulled the cover off the newest special-edition model of the 2010 Viper SRT10 lineup. The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X is a turn-key, non-street legal race car that is slated to make its on-track debut in the summer of 2010.The Dodge Viper has enjoyed a successful racing heritage that began in 1996 with the original Viper racing entry, the GTS-R, which earned five international

2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X designed to compete in the Viper Racing League - Cool Car Modified

Dodge today pulled the cover off the newest special-edition model of the 2010 Viper SRT10 lineup. The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X is a turn-key, non-street legal race car that is slated to make its on-track debut in the summer of 2010.The Dodge Viper has enjoyed a successful racing heritage that began in 1996 with the original Viper racing entry, the GTS-R, which earned five international

New Auto Performance Fast Car Modifications

A stage 1 RB26 ready to be fitted. You can by a complete engine straight from Mine's. You can choose between a stage 1 (480hp) or a stage 2 engine (580hp). All engines are hand build by Mine's chief engineer Nakayama San. A complete stage 2 engine without the ancillaries will cost you 3.000,000 yen. I could import a nice car for that LOL.I noticed we didn't had a lot of Toyota Supra's on

New Auto Performance Fast Car Modifications

A stage 1 RB26 ready to be fitted. You can by a complete engine straight from Mine's. You can choose between a stage 1 (480hp) or a stage 2 engine (580hp). All engines are hand build by Mine's chief engineer Nakayama San. A complete stage 2 engine without the ancillaries will cost you 3.000,000 yen. I could import a nice car for that LOL.I noticed we didn't had a lot of Toyota Supra's on

Cool and Wacky airbrush car modification

There are some seriously cool and wacky car airbrush masterpieces out there on our streets!

Cool and Wacky airbrush car modification

There are some seriously cool and wacky car airbrush masterpieces out there on our streets!

AUTO SHOWING Sport Car Contest, Luxury, Elegance, Crazy and Beauty Car

VIP Reception presented by Virji Investments, Inc – Friday, February 6, 2009Get the VIP treatment when you attend our exclusive pre-show party for sponsors and car registrants only. The party will take place at Ruth’s Chris Steak House located at 80 Colonial Center Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Participants anticipate the biggest, baddest car show of the year, here in Central Florida. AUTO

AUTO SHOWING Sport Car Contest, Luxury, Elegance, Crazy and Beauty Car

VIP Reception presented by Virji Investments, Inc – Friday, February 6, 2009Get the VIP treatment when you attend our exclusive pre-show party for sponsors and car registrants only. The party will take place at Ruth’s Chris Steak House located at 80 Colonial Center Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Participants anticipate the biggest, baddest car show of the year, here in Central Florida. AUTO

The Cure 2009 Auto Show

The 5th Annual “Cars for the Cure” Auto Show held February 6th through the 8th at the Colonial Town Park in Lake Mary, FL (just outside of Orlando, FL). AutomotiveAddicts.com was at the 5th Annual Cars for the Cure show over the weekend. Once again it was a great turnout with some of the best cars that the automotive industry has to offer. The Cars for the Cure show is a charitable event

The Cure 2009 Auto Show

The 5th Annual “Cars for the Cure” Auto Show held February 6th through the 8th at the Colonial Town Park in Lake Mary, FL (just outside of Orlando, FL). AutomotiveAddicts.com was at the 5th Annual Cars for the Cure show over the weekend. Once again it was a great turnout with some of the best cars that the automotive industry has to offer. The Cars for the Cure show is a charitable event

Excellent RZ/RD350 YPVS Conversion

LOTS of tasty upgrades on this beauty..

2011 KTM 1190 RC8R Sportbike

Fastest through the bends. The king of all the tracks. You and your 2011 KTM 1190 RC8R Sportbike. Always focused on the coming trip. The line? Burnt into your memory. Bend by bend. Straight by straight. Nothing to distract you. Here we go! Each and every day.

Full throttle towards flow you'll become one with your KTM RC8 R. The Brembo's bite is super precise and the tyres elegantly hug the sweep

2011 KTM 1190 RC8R Sportbike

Fastest through the bends. The king of all the tracks. You and your 2011 KTM 1190 RC8R Sportbike. Always focused on the coming trip. The line? Burnt into your memory. Bend by bend. Straight by straight. Nothing to distract you. Here we go! Each and every day.

Full throttle towards flow you'll become one with your KTM RC8 R. The Brembo's bite is super precise and the tyres elegantly hug the sweep

2011 KTM 1190 RC8R Sportbike

Fastest through the bends. The king of all the tracks. You and your 2011 KTM 1190 RC8R Sportbike. Always focused on the coming trip. The line? Burnt into your memory. Bend by bend. Straight by straight. Nothing to distract you. Here we go! Each and every day.

Full throttle towards flow you'll become one with your KTM RC8 R. The Brembo's bite is super precise and the tyres elegantly hug the sweep

Minggu, 26 Desember 2010

I'd love to go see these gas stations with fighter planes and bombers

Above and below are the same place, six miles south of Portland Oregon the above is in Everett WashingtonFrom http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920

Cool airplanes interest almost everyone.

I wasn't sure what the aircraft on the ground was (above it you see the B52 that it used for piggy back rides to test altitude) , but 3 readers used the comment feature to let me know it was the Northrop HL 10, used to do flight research on aircraft design for unpowered reentry from space, utilizing the speed of falling to create lift for the controlled flight of the spacecraft. More interesting

Early Harleys and Indians

The above Indian riders were relay riding from New York to San Fran, and I notice there are no front brakes. read about it here: http://www.shorpy.com/node/9225?size=_original from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920

The "Good Humor" truck... well made specific application cab

from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920

Reasons horses towed cars... cars got stuck easy, horses pulled them out... but did you know Nantucket outlawed cars from 1900 to 1918?

This is an interesting example of another reason on Wikipedia: "Clinton Folger's "Horsemobile" delivering mail, on South Beach Street, at Hayden's Hot Sea Bathhouse entrance.For nearly twenty years, from 1900 to 1918, Nantucket was the only place in the nation that successfully fought encroachment of the automobile within its limits. Opposing politicians on the mainland and large property owners

Elephants, suddenly they are getting stuffed into cars, and pulled out. How? Why?

from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920

The Clark Gable Special

from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920

old busses

Above, 1938 photo of a White bus Above and below, a 1929 Kenworth from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920

Really old lifesavers cars

from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=920

2010 Venom GT Hennessey Supercar Concept - Cool Black Modification

Hennessey Performance Engineering today announced that it is introducing the company's first concept car - The Venom GT. Penned by British auto designer, Steve Everitt, the Venom GT would incorporate Hennessey's potent Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Viper V10 powerplant into a light weight mid-engine chassis weighing "under 2,700 lbs". Power would be run through a 6-speed transmission

2010 Venom GT Hennessey Supercar Concept - Cool Black Modification

Hennessey Performance Engineering today announced that it is introducing the company's first concept car - The Venom GT. Penned by British auto designer, Steve Everitt, the Venom GT would incorporate Hennessey's potent Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Viper V10 powerplant into a light weight mid-engine chassis weighing "under 2,700 lbs". Power would be run through a 6-speed transmission

Infiniti G37 Anniversary Art Project Vehicle - Cool Airbrush

Infiniti G37 Anniversary Art Project VehicleInfiniti Canada revealed the Infiniti G37 Anniversary Art Project Vehicle at the 14th Annual Canadian Art Gallery Hop Gala in Toronto. To commemorate Infiniti’s 20th anniversary, Infiniti Canada partnered with Cirque du Soleil(R) to create a one-of-a-kind G37 Sport Coupe.Infiniti G37 Anniversary Art Project VehicleMontreal artist Heidi

Infiniti G37 Anniversary Art Project Vehicle - Cool Airbrush

Infiniti G37 Anniversary Art Project VehicleInfiniti Canada revealed the Infiniti G37 Anniversary Art Project Vehicle at the 14th Annual Canadian Art Gallery Hop Gala in Toronto. To commemorate Infiniti’s 20th anniversary, Infiniti Canada partnered with Cirque du Soleil(R) to create a one-of-a-kind G37 Sport Coupe.Infiniti G37 Anniversary Art Project VehicleMontreal artist Heidi

2009 Veyron Centenary Bugatti Sports Car

2009 Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. finishes its Centenary celebrations with three tailor made cars, especially developed for its discerning clientele in the Middle East: the Veyron “Sang d’Argent”, the Grand Sport “Soleil de Nuit” and the Veyron “Nocturne”, limited to five cars only. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. presents the Bugatti Veyron Bleu Centenaire at the 2009 Geneve Motor Show, a special

2009 Veyron Centenary Bugatti Sports Car

2009 Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. finishes its Centenary celebrations with three tailor made cars, especially developed for its discerning clientele in the Middle East: the Veyron “Sang d’Argent”, the Grand Sport “Soleil de Nuit” and the Veyron “Nocturne”, limited to five cars only. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. presents the Bugatti Veyron Bleu Centenaire at the 2009 Geneve Motor Show, a special

2009 Mazda Sports Car RX-8 Hydrogen RE

2009 Mazda Sports Car RX-8 Hydrogen RE2009 Japan Mazda Motor Corporation (HIROSHIMA) announced that it has built the first Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle with Norwegian specifications, developed specifically for participation in HyNor, Norway’s national hydrogen project. The first unit will take part in ceremonies marking the official opening of HyNor’s hydrogen filling stations

2009 Mazda Sports Car RX-8 Hydrogen RE

2009 Mazda Sports Car RX-8 Hydrogen RE2009 Japan Mazda Motor Corporation (HIROSHIMA) announced that it has built the first Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle with Norwegian specifications, developed specifically for participation in HyNor, Norway’s national hydrogen project. The first unit will take part in ceremonies marking the official opening of HyNor’s hydrogen filling stations

Capstone Supercar CMT-380 Extreme Modification

Capstone Supercar CMT-380The Capstone CMT-380 was the surprise basement find of the LA Auto Show.The Capstone CMT-380 is essentially a prototype show car designed to highlight the technology and products available from Capstone Turbine Corporation. The concept for the high performance hybrid electric microturbine vehicle was developed by Electronic Arts (EA) Chief Creative Director

Capstone Supercar CMT-380 Extreme Modification

Capstone Supercar CMT-380The Capstone CMT-380 was the surprise basement find of the LA Auto Show.The Capstone CMT-380 is essentially a prototype show car designed to highlight the technology and products available from Capstone Turbine Corporation. The concept for the high performance hybrid electric microturbine vehicle was developed by Electronic Arts (EA) Chief Creative Director

New Sport Car Modification Luxury Modern Vauxhall ECO Diesel

New Sport Car Modification Luxury Modern Vauxhall ECO Diesel

Ducati Time!

2011 Yamaha V-Max Base

Unlike any other motorcycle available today, the 2011 Yamaha V-Max Base (VMX17) is truly in a class of its own. The awesome acceleration and muscular beauty combines with sporty handling and Yamaha's latest electronic engine management technologies to offer an incredibly exhilarating riding experience.

Brawn and brains.

The 2011 Yamaha V-Max Base (VMX17) is the ultimate muscle bike and is the

2011 Yamaha V-Max Base

Unlike any other motorcycle available today, the 2011 Yamaha V-Max Base (VMX17) is truly in a class of its own. The awesome acceleration and muscular beauty combines with sporty handling and Yamaha's latest electronic engine management technologies to offer an incredibly exhilarating riding experience.

Brawn and brains.

The 2011 Yamaha V-Max Base (VMX17) is the ultimate muscle bike and is the

2011 Yamaha V-Max Base

Unlike any other motorcycle available today, the 2011 Yamaha V-Max Base (VMX17) is truly in a class of its own. The awesome acceleration and muscular beauty combines with sporty handling and Yamaha's latest electronic engine management technologies to offer an incredibly exhilarating riding experience.

Brawn and brains.

The 2011 Yamaha V-Max Base (VMX17) is the ultimate muscle bike and is the

Sabtu, 25 Desember 2010

One more merry christmas photo... couldn't resist

from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=791

Update: Another in a long line of Virago Cafe Pics..

Lots of updates in the comments section. Be sure to check em out.

From the comments. You guys rock! Thanks for the link to the builder / owner with lots more info!

http://johnryland.posterous.com/reciprocity-xv750-under-the-lights

I stumbled across this on a message board. Not sure who's logo that is on the photo. Great Stuff though

Got snow? Then have some fun

an Auburn

Mercedes Benz yellow Modification

CAR MAKE and MODELMercedes Benz SLS AMG E-Cell 2013 Pictures CAR. Mercedes-Benz SLS E-Cell No Wall Flower This battery electric version of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Super Car is capable of a combined output of 643hp but as the color suggests it is as innocent

Mercedes Benz yellow Modification

CAR MAKE and MODELMercedes Benz SLS AMG E-Cell 2013 Pictures CAR. Mercedes-Benz SLS E-Cell No Wall Flower This battery electric version of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Super Car is capable of a combined output of 643hp but as the color suggests it is as innocent

Top Modification

Top Modification

Aston Martin Lagonda Concept

Lagonda Concept Lagonda is back. The legendary British marque has been revived for its 100th anniversary and to mark the event a new Lagonda concept car has made its debut today at the Geneva Motor Show. Lagonda is best known for its range of saloons and tourers but its future lies in a very different realm.The idea behind the revival of Lagonda is to allow current owner, Aston Martin, to

Aston Martin Lagonda Concept

Lagonda Concept Lagonda is back. The legendary British marque has been revived for its 100th anniversary and to mark the event a new Lagonda concept car has made its debut today at the Geneva Motor Show. Lagonda is best known for its range of saloons and tourers but its future lies in a very different realm.The idea behind the revival of Lagonda is to allow current owner, Aston Martin, to

Sportcar Collection View

Sportcar Collection View

2011 KTM 990 Super Duke

2011 KTM 990 Super Duke





2011 KTM 990 Super Duke - Global Specifications

General information

Model: KTM 990 Super Duke
Year: 2011
Engine and transmission:
Displacement: 999.00 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2, four-stroke
Power: 118.01 HP (86.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque: 100.00 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression: 11.5:1
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 62.4 mm (4.0 x 2.5

2011 KTM 990 Super Duke

2011 KTM 990 Super Duke





2011 KTM 990 Super Duke - Global Specifications

General information

Model: KTM 990 Super Duke
Year: 2011
Engine and transmission:
Displacement: 999.00 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2, four-stroke
Power: 118.01 HP (86.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque: 100.00 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression: 11.5:1
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 62.4 mm (4.0 x 2.5

2011 KTM 990 Super Duke

2011 KTM 990 Super Duke





2011 KTM 990 Super Duke - Global Specifications

General information

Model: KTM 990 Super Duke
Year: 2011
Engine and transmission:
Displacement: 999.00 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2, four-stroke
Power: 118.01 HP (86.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque: 100.00 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression: 11.5:1
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 62.4 mm (4.0 x 2.5

Porsche Cayenne Chopster

Cayenne Chopster In the world of high-end car modification, there's extreme, there's insane, and then there's Mansory. But anyone that's actually been inside a Mansory vehicle knows the attention to detail and craftsmanship that goes into their over-the-top designs - they reek of quality. So the chopped, dropped and almost completely carbon fiber Porsche Chopster isn't really that out of the

Porsche Cayenne Chopster

Cayenne Chopster In the world of high-end car modification, there's extreme, there's insane, and then there's Mansory. But anyone that's actually been inside a Mansory vehicle knows the attention to detail and craftsmanship that goes into their over-the-top designs - they reek of quality. So the chopped, dropped and almost completely carbon fiber Porsche Chopster isn't really that out of the

2011 Aprilia RSV4

The term high tech has never had a more suitable subject to describe outside of NASA than the new 2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE (Special Edition) racetrack-ready motorcycle. It has traction control, launch control, wheelie control, triple ride-by-wire riding modes, quick shifter and blinkers incorporated into its mirrors. The RSV4 Factory APRC is what legends are made of.

With the offering

2011 Aprilia RSV4

The term high tech has never had a more suitable subject to describe outside of NASA than the new 2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE (Special Edition) racetrack-ready motorcycle. It has traction control, launch control, wheelie control, triple ride-by-wire riding modes, quick shifter and blinkers incorporated into its mirrors. The RSV4 Factory APRC is what legends are made of.

With the offering

2011 Aprilia RSV4

The term high tech has never had a more suitable subject to describe outside of NASA than the new 2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE (Special Edition) racetrack-ready motorcycle. It has traction control, launch control, wheelie control, triple ride-by-wire riding modes, quick shifter and blinkers incorporated into its mirrors. The RSV4 Factory APRC is what legends are made of.

With the offering

Jumat, 24 Desember 2010

1973 900 Z1. An Astounding Restoration!

I'm lifting this post straight out of The ADV rider thread I saw it in.  Too good to let it pass.  Thanks 1upand4down.


In 1973 my dad bought this 900 Z1 new. I was 16 years old and he would let
me ride it. He had other Kaw's he would let me ride like a 69 and 71 500 H1's.
But there was nothing like the Super four 900. He sold the Z1 in 1975 to a friend of mine brother-in-law and he sold to his son's friend a few years later.
I bought the Z1 back in 2005 and did a complete restro. Took about 3 years to
complete but was worth every minute and dollar. My dad got to ride it some that year and he really enjoyed it. He's 79 now and I'm not sure if he
will get to ride it any more but maybe. It's suppose to be in the next issue of Moto Retro Illustrated magazine. 


1973 900 Z1. An Astounding Restoration!

I'm lifting this post straight out of The ADV rider thread I saw it in.  Too good to let it pass.  Thanks 1upand4down.


In 1973 my dad bought this 900 Z1 new. I was 16 years old and he would let
me ride it. He had other Kaw's he would let me ride like a 69 and 71 500 H1's.
But there was nothing like the Super four 900. He sold the Z1 in 1975 to a friend of mine brother-in-law and he sold to his son's friend a few years later.
I bought the Z1 back in 2005 and did a complete restro. Took about 3 years to
complete but was worth every minute and dollar. My dad got to ride it some that year and he really enjoyed it. He's 79 now and I'm not sure if he
will get to ride it any more but maybe. It's suppose to be in the next issue of Moto Retro Illustrated magazine. 


Merry Christmas to Everyone!!! ... in all the languages I could find :)



AFRIKAANS geseënde Kersfees
ALBANIAN gëzuar Krishtlindja
ALSATIAN gleckika Wïanachta
ARABIC ميلاد مجيد (miilaad majiid)
ARMENIAN Shnorhavor Surb tsnund
AZERI Noel bayraminiz mubarak
BASQUE Eguberri on
BELARUSIAN З Божым нараджэннем (Z Bozym naradzenniem)
BENGALI subho baradin
BOSNIAN sretan Božić
BRETON Nedeleg laouen
BULGARIAN весела коледа (vesela koleda)
BURMESE Christmas nay hma mue pyaw pa
CATALAN bon Nadal
CHEROKEE ulihelisdi danisdayohihvi
CHINESE 圣诞快乐 (shèng dàn kuài lè)
CORNISH Nadelek lowen
CORSICAN bon Natale
CROATIAN sretan Božić
CZECH veselé Vánoce
DANISH glædelig jul
DUTCH vrolijk Kerstfeest
ENGLISH merry Christmas
ESPERANTO gojan Kristnaskon
ESTONIAN häid jõule
FAROESE gleðilig jól
FINNISH hyvää joulua
FRENCH joyeux Noël
FRISIAN noflike Krystdagen
FRIULAN bon nadâl
GALICIAN bo Nadal
GEORGIAN Gilotsavt Shobas
GERMAN frohe Weihnachten / fröhliche Weihnachten
GREEK kala christougenna / kala xristougenna
HAITIAN CREOLE jwaye Nowel
HAWAIIAN mele Kalikimaka
HEBREW חג מולד שמח (hag molad saméa'h)
HINDI Krismas ki subhkamna
HUNGARIAN boldog karácsonyt
ICELANDIC gleðileg jól
IGBO annuri Ekeresimesi
ILOCANO naragsak a paskua
INDONESIAN selamat Natal
IRISH GAELIC Nollaig shona
ITALIAN buon Natale / gioioso Natale
JAVANESE sugeng Natal
JAPANESE merii kurisumasu
KABYLIAN assegass amegass
KINYARWANDA Noheli nziza
KIRUNDI Noheli nziza
KOREAN seun-tan chu-ka-hae-yo
KURDISH Noela we pîroz be
LAO souksan van Christmas
LATIN felix dies Nativitatis
LATVIAN priecīgus Ziemassvētkus
LIGURIAN bun Denâ / bun Natâle
LITHUANIAN su Kalėdomis / linksmų Kalėdų
LOW SAXON vrolik Kersfees
LUXEMBOURGEOIS schéi Chrëschtdeeg
MACEDONIAN среќен Божиќ (srećen Božić)
MALAGASY tratry ny Krismasy / arahabaina tratry ny Krismasy / arahaba tratry ny Krismasy
MALAY selamat hari natal
MALAYALAM Christmas ashamshagal
MALTESE il-milied it-tajjeb / milied hieni
MANX Nollick ghennal
MAORI meri Kirihimete
MONÉGASQUE bon Natale
NORWEGIAN god jul
OCCITAN bon Nadal
PERSIAN krissmas khojaste / krissmas farkhonde
POLISH Wesołych Świąt
PORTUGUESE feliz Natal
ROMANI baxtalo Krečuno
ROMANIAN un Crăciun fericit
RUKIGA Noheiri nungi / webale Noheiri
RUSSIAN С Рождеством Хрисовым (S Rojdesvom Khristovym)
SAMOAN ia manuia le Kerisimasi
SARDINIAN bona pasca’e Nadale (logudorese) / bona paschixedda (campidanese)
SCOTTISH GAELIC Nollaig chridheil
SERBIAN Срећан Божић (srecan bozic)
SHONA krisimas yakanaka
SINDHI Chrismas joon wadhayoon
SINHALESE suba nattalak wewa
SLOVAK vesele vianoce
SLOVENIAN vesel božič / vesele božične praznike
SOBOTA dobro dedek
SPANISH feliz Navidad
SWAHILI heri la Krismasi
SWEDISH god jul
TAGALOG maligayang pasko
TAHITIAN 'ia 'oa'oa e teie Noera
TAMIL Nathaar thina vaalthukal
THAI สุขสันต์วันคริสตร์มาส (souksaan wan Christmas)
TURKISH Noeliniz kutlu olsun
UDMURT Shuldyr Ymuśton
UKRAINIAN З Різдвом Христовим Z Rizdvom Khrystovym
VIETNAMESE Mừng Chúa Giáng Sinh
WALOON ("betchfessîs" spelling) djoyeus Noyé
WELSH Nadolig llawen
WEST INDIAN CREOLE jénwèl

Merry Christmas to Everyone!!! ... in all the languages I could find :)



AFRIKAANS geseënde Kersfees
ALBANIAN gëzuar Krishtlindja
ALSATIAN gleckika Wïanachta
ARABIC ميلاد مجيد (miilaad majiid)
ARMENIAN Shnorhavor Surb tsnund
AZERI Noel bayraminiz mubarak
BASQUE Eguberri on
BELARUSIAN З Божым нараджэннем (Z Bozym naradzenniem)
BENGALI subho baradin
BOSNIAN sretan Božić
BRETON Nedeleg laouen
BULGARIAN весела коледа (vesela koleda)
BURMESE Christmas nay hma mue pyaw pa
CATALAN bon Nadal
CHEROKEE ulihelisdi danisdayohihvi
CHINESE 圣诞快乐 (shèng dàn kuài lè)
CORNISH Nadelek lowen
CORSICAN bon Natale
CROATIAN sretan Božić
CZECH veselé Vánoce
DANISH glædelig jul
DUTCH vrolijk Kerstfeest
ENGLISH merry Christmas
ESPERANTO gojan Kristnaskon
ESTONIAN häid jõule
FAROESE gleðilig jól
FINNISH hyvää joulua
FRENCH joyeux Noël
FRISIAN noflike Krystdagen
FRIULAN bon nadâl
GALICIAN bo Nadal
GEORGIAN Gilotsavt Shobas
GERMAN frohe Weihnachten / fröhliche Weihnachten
GREEK kala christougenna / kala xristougenna
HAITIAN CREOLE jwaye Nowel
HAWAIIAN mele Kalikimaka
HEBREW חג מולד שמח (hag molad saméa'h)
HINDI Krismas ki subhkamna
HUNGARIAN boldog karácsonyt
ICELANDIC gleðileg jól
IGBO annuri Ekeresimesi
ILOCANO naragsak a paskua
INDONESIAN selamat Natal
IRISH GAELIC Nollaig shona
ITALIAN buon Natale / gioioso Natale
JAVANESE sugeng Natal
JAPANESE merii kurisumasu
KABYLIAN assegass amegass
KINYARWANDA Noheli nziza
KIRUNDI Noheli nziza
KOREAN seun-tan chu-ka-hae-yo
KURDISH Noela we pîroz be
LAO souksan van Christmas
LATIN felix dies Nativitatis
LATVIAN priecīgus Ziemassvētkus
LIGURIAN bun Denâ / bun Natâle
LITHUANIAN su Kalėdomis / linksmų Kalėdų
LOW SAXON vrolik Kersfees
LUXEMBOURGEOIS schéi Chrëschtdeeg
MACEDONIAN среќен Божиќ (srećen Božić)
MALAGASY tratry ny Krismasy / arahabaina tratry ny Krismasy / arahaba tratry ny Krismasy
MALAY selamat hari natal
MALAYALAM Christmas ashamshagal
MALTESE il-milied it-tajjeb / milied hieni
MANX Nollick ghennal
MAORI meri Kirihimete
MONÉGASQUE bon Natale
NORWEGIAN god jul
OCCITAN bon Nadal
PERSIAN krissmas khojaste / krissmas farkhonde
POLISH Wesołych Świąt
PORTUGUESE feliz Natal
ROMANI baxtalo Krečuno
ROMANIAN un Crăciun fericit
RUKIGA Noheiri nungi / webale Noheiri
RUSSIAN С Рождеством Хрисовым (S Rojdesvom Khristovym)
SAMOAN ia manuia le Kerisimasi
SARDINIAN bona pasca’e Nadale (logudorese) / bona paschixedda (campidanese)
SCOTTISH GAELIC Nollaig chridheil
SERBIAN Срећан Божић (srecan bozic)
SHONA krisimas yakanaka
SINDHI Chrismas joon wadhayoon
SINHALESE suba nattalak wewa
SLOVAK vesele vianoce
SLOVENIAN vesel božič / vesele božične praznike
SOBOTA dobro dedek
SPANISH feliz Navidad
SWAHILI heri la Krismasi
SWEDISH god jul
TAGALOG maligayang pasko
TAHITIAN 'ia 'oa'oa e teie Noera
TAMIL Nathaar thina vaalthukal
THAI สุขสันต์วันคริสตร์มาส (souksaan wan Christmas)
TURKISH Noeliniz kutlu olsun
UDMURT Shuldyr Ymuśton
UKRAINIAN З Різдвом Христовим Z Rizdvom Khrystovym
VIETNAMESE Mừng Chúa Giáng Sinh
WALOON ("betchfessîs" spelling) djoyeus Noyé
WELSH Nadolig llawen
WEST INDIAN CREOLE jénwèl

Happy holidays, and merry chistmas everyone

I believe the above image was taken by Scooter McRad http://scootermcrad.blogspot.com/ last year, and is one of the best hot rod Xmas photos I've come across images from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=750

Idiot who drove around the police barrier because he thought his Porsche could make it regardless of the flood level river running over the road

The next moron at least didn't risk a Porsche at the next road crossing the valley, same result though The San Diego River floods over these 2 roads, and one more I didn't bother photographing, every year when the rain storm hits for more than one day. This happens a couple times minimum every rainy season. No one is shocked that the police put up these ribbon barriers and try in this minimulist

Motor Show Di Bologna

Motor Show Di Bologna

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R, newer,faster,lighter,better.... You hear these descriptors all the time in this business. Problem is, reality rarely lives up to the hype. But Kawasaki’s new-from-the-ground-up 2011 Ninja® ZX™-10R sportbike has no such credibility gap, going several steps beyond newer, faster, lighter and better by offering the most advanced traction-control system in all of production

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R, newer,faster,lighter,better.... You hear these descriptors all the time in this business. Problem is, reality rarely lives up to the hype. But Kawasaki’s new-from-the-ground-up 2011 Ninja® ZX™-10R sportbike has no such credibility gap, going several steps beyond newer, faster, lighter and better by offering the most advanced traction-control system in all of production

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R, newer,faster,lighter,better.... You hear these descriptors all the time in this business. Problem is, reality rarely lives up to the hype. But Kawasaki’s new-from-the-ground-up 2011 Ninja® ZX™-10R sportbike has no such credibility gap, going several steps beyond newer, faster, lighter and better by offering the most advanced traction-control system in all of production

São Paulo Motor Show

São Paulo Motor Show

Kamis, 23 Desember 2010

Paris Mondial De L'Automobile

Paris Mondial De L'Automobile

Moscow International Motor Show

Moscow International Motor Show

Stars and their cars, post 1940's

No doubt you recognize James Garner Here are Jack Benny, Rochester, and the Maxwell http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/06/jack-benny-and-pres-harry-truman.html Why is Elvis messing with a Messerschmitt? Yikes, those aren't good looking glasses Sean Connery and a Sunbeam Alpine that was his to use during a movie he was making I hope you recognize Roy Rodgers, I doubt anyone has an unkind word

Beijing Auto Show

Beijing Auto Show

Jackie Gleason and Buick, they sponsored the Honeymooners, and he spent all day on the assembly line building himself one

top photo from http://forums.aaca.org/f117/nos-54-55-56-buick-factory-282948.htmlJackie spent time on the Linden NJ assembly line babysitting and building this Buick all the way bottom photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=738

A Friend of Mine Built Himself A Really Fun Little Honda Cafe from Spare Parts.

Nice Job Butch!

if you've never seen an Isetta pulling a trailer, you aren't alone, they probably never have, but if they could they'd pull Airstreams, right?

I hope that made you laugh... I'd love to have an Isetta, and an Airstream, and put that little bimmer on nitro and pull that Airstreamfrom http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=738

Would you store a one of a kind concept car so long it deteriorated, lost all value, and then sell it? Kinda stupid isn't it. The 1954 Mercury XM800

Above as restored, below as found

variety of ambulances

from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=738

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4NNDYBD44EK4

Cool old police vehicles and motorcycles

Above, 1912 Detroit from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=738

Motorcycle Manufacturers Directory

Acabion Kymco Adly Laverda Aermacchi Linhai AJP Magni Alfer Maico Amazonas Malaguti Aprilia Malanca ATK Matchless Bajaj MBK Benelli MBS Beta Midual Bimota Minsk BMW Mondial Borile Montesa Boss Hoss Moto Guzzi BSA Moto Morini Buell Motobi Bultaco Motolevo

Motorcycle Manufacturers Directory

Acabion Kymco Adly Laverda Aermacchi Linhai AJP Magni Alfer Maico Amazonas Malaguti Aprilia Malanca ATK Matchless Bajaj MBK Benelli MBS Beta Midual Bimota Minsk BMW Mondial Borile Montesa Boss Hoss Moto Guzzi BSA Moto Morini Buell Motobi Bultaco Motolevo

Geneva Auto Show

Geneva Auto Show

Detroit Auto Show

Detroit Auto Show

Reader Ride! GSX 1100 From Croatia!

Ivan from Croatia writes in:

Hi,
I like to read your blog, it's one of the first things I do each morning. Today I was surprised I
couldn't open it, but later it was accessible. It's great and you have a lot of great pics!
I'm sending you a photo of my work, so that you can see what we are doing through the winter, here
in Croatia.


Thank you Ivan!  Great bike!  I like the all the upgrades. 
We're all good now folks.  Looks like just a google glitch although from what I've read a lot of bloggers got it MUCH worse.


Reader Ride! GSX 1100 From Croatia!

Ivan from Croatia writes in:

Hi,
I like to read your blog, it's one of the first things I do each morning. Today I was surprised I
couldn't open it, but later it was accessible. It's great and you have a lot of great pics!
I'm sending you a photo of my work, so that you can see what we are doing through the winter, here
in Croatia.


Thank you Ivan!  Great bike!  I like the all the upgrades. 
We're all good now folks.  Looks like just a google glitch although from what I've read a lot of bloggers got it MUCH worse.


Back to or regularly scheduled programming...

I suppose I need to find ways to backup my entire blog (YEARS worth).  I don't see  way to get all the images I have stored on Picassa backed up in total and in order so I'm going to have to trust to the gods on that one.

It this blog does in fact disappear I WILL RETURN in some capacity (and likely with a slightly altered name) but it will likely be on another blog host like wordpress or tumbler etc.. but for now I'll ride this pony as far as it'll go.

It must be a curse.  I was actually bragging to a friend about the reliability of blogger/google yesterday.  Go figure.

Back to or regularly scheduled programming...

I suppose I need to find ways to backup my entire blog (YEARS worth).  I don't see  way to get all the images I have stored on Picassa backed up in total and in order so I'm going to have to trust to the gods on that one.

It this blog does in fact disappear I WILL RETURN in some capacity (and likely with a slightly altered name) but it will likely be on another blog host like wordpress or tumbler etc.. but for now I'll ride this pony as far as it'll go.

It must be a curse.  I was actually bragging to a friend about the reliability of blogger/google yesterday.  Go figure.

THE GRAYING ROADSTER ATTACKS THE TRACK-HONDA S2000 CR

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THE GRAYING ROADSTER ATTACKS THE TRACK-HONDA S2000 CR

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Branew Nissan GTR Black Edition Modification

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