Gizmodo recently did a feature on Skratch, a veteran pinstriper who I saw at the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show: Thanks to Gizmodo, enjoy this brief video of Skratch doing what he does best: improvising his pinstriping work on a Bell:
Video Intermission – BikeEXIF for Dummies
I’ll start this off by saying I love BikeEXIF – I subscribe to their daily email and I link to them on my “Want More?” page. I guess anything successful is easy to make fun of, so here’s a laugh at the expense of sites like BikeEXIF that are instrumental in spreading the word about some of the world’s best …
Video Intermission – How Triumph Builds the Rocket III
Someone on r/motorcycles posted this in a comment thread, and I had to share. Enjoy this 100% accurate documentary on how the Triumph Rocket III is built. Choice quote? “Argument juice is added from the argument lobe of the female brain allowing the finished bike to change direction in an instant, improving handling.”
Video Intermission – Austria to Egypt on KTM 500EXC’s
As if you didn’t feel bad enough that you’re not out on the road right now, feel free to be jealous (or get inspired) by this:
MotoGP Qatar
I know I don’t cover motorcycle racing, but: 1.) MotoGP is back! 2.) This weekend’s MotoGP in Qatar was one of the better races in a while, especially with the battle between Marquez and Rossi in the last 2-3 laps. If you missed it and want to check it out, go to thelp2008 for the whole race in 720p! Whether …
Blue Waves Motorcycle Rally
Ever taken a trip to a remote national park and witnessed a law-breaker being chased by a ranger when the latter’s motorcycle breaks down? No? Well, Robert McIntosh did, and he immediately resolved to get new bikes over to the 15 rangers who currently share the responsibility of patrolling Lake Hovsgol (an area larger than Yellowstone National Park) with very …
Red Bull Romaniacs Prologue
Considered by many in the biz to be one of the 3 hardest Enduro Rally races in the world, the Red Bull Romaniacs happens every July in Romania – this year will mark the 11th running. Before the gnarly off-road race begins, they do a Prologue stage in the streets of Sibiu, Transylvania, which is absolutely incredible. Check out Jonny …
See Your Doctor – a BMW K1100RS and a Two Year Erection
This post won’t be about a bike for sale – instead I’m just hoping to leave you with a laugh. Plus, how many times am I going to be able to write a post with “erection” as a keyword? Apparently a California man sued BMW and Corbin, claiming that a four hour ride on his BMW K1100RS left him with …
Taking Off!
Just a little heads up – this weekend I’ll be enjoying a few days of off-roading with MotoQuest and BMW Motorcycles of Long Beach. While this is good news for me, I won’t have internet access, so Bike-urious will be dormant until Monday. As always, thanks for your loyal readership. Enjoy your respective weekends! But I can’t leave you without …
Blue Beauty – 1970 Norton Commando 750
Post-Listing Update: This Commando did not have any takers at $8,200. The Norton Commando 750 was an instant classic, and for good reason. Here we’ve got an example in a lovely metal flake blue that you won’t see everyday. It’s had a recent engine rebuild, and comes with a rare John Player front fender, ’73 seat, and the other rarities …
Rock Store Photos
For years, Paul Herold of Rock Store Photos has been making riders on the Snake look good thanks to excellent skills behind the lens. Check out his site for great photos of interesting bikes being used as they should be! And make sure you stop by and say hi to him when you’re running the Snake, he’ll be sure to …
Video Intermission – Ichiban Moto
Ever feel like the world of cafe racers is a little too full of people who have no idea what they’re doing? Then you’ll get a kick out of Ichiban Moto, who’s creating a series of videos on how to build a cafe racer that parodies some of the common trends on Do The Ton, the biggest internet community for …
Sacrilegious – 2013 Harley-Davidson FXDC Dyna Super Glide
Last June, Harley donated a brand new Super Glide to Pope Francis. Yesterday, it went up for sale at Bonham’s auction in Paris, where it sold for…$329,000. Just thought you should know! If you want more details, read this article on Motorcycle Classics. It’s a fair guess that this is the most someone’s ever paid for a stock Harley built …
Moto Bellissima
Can’t get enough about bikes? Check out Moto Bellissima, the blog from one of our loyal readers, Jeff Z. He’s started a site that focuses on the individual details that make certain motorcycles unique, all with his own photos. Plus, he’s got a couple of projects that should tickle your fancy. I’m looking forward to seeing what Jeff will be …
The People You Meet…
This weekend, I found myself at Del Amo Motorsports (where I noticed today’s custom Ducati Monster). As I was leaving, a gentleman pulled up on a Yamaha Super Tenere that looked like he was carrying enough gear to head around the world. I asked him where he was heading from, expecting that he was one of the guys you see …