Boxer2Valve is a shop that specializes in BMWs built between 1969 and 1995. To show you how they can help with your bike, they’re putting together a series of videos on the revival of a R90/6. Here’s Episode 1 – it’s called The Score and it’s about the initial acquisition. I imagine many of you have gone through a similar …
Guessing Game Intermission – Win a Bike-urious T-Shirt!
View PostVideo Intermission – Jay Leno’s Garage – 1940 Indian 4 with Sidecar
This episode of Jay Leno’s Garage is about his ’40 Indian 4 with a sidecar which was formerly owned by Joe Montana. It’s not 100% correct but it’s a beauty and like all of Jay’s bikes, he takes it out somewhat regularly.
Contest Intermission – Bike EXIF Photo Contest
While the motorcycles featured on Bike EXIF can be hit or miss, the photography is usually fantastic. So it only seems natural that they’re pairing up with none other than Gregor Halenda so that he can lead a team of judges for a photography contest. The theme is “My Favorite Road” and you have until 11/14 to submit up to …
Future Video Intermission – BMW Unveil at EICMA
Late tomorrow (Monday), BMW is going to live stream 4 model updates from EICMA for their 2018 lineup. You’ll have to stay up, though – it starts at 12:30am PST. If you’re that devoted of a BMW fan, you can watch it here on Facebook.
Future Video Intermission – Ducati Unveil at EICMA
Tomorrow (as in Sunday, which is when most of you will get this post with the daily newsletter) Ducati will be live streaming the premier of their 2018 model range at EICMA. It’s at 12pm PST/3pm EST, and you can check it out with this link.
Video Intermission – Moto Guzzi Supernaturale at the 2017 Quail Motorcycle Gathering
View PostVideo Intermission – Suzuki RE-5 Rotary
“Contributing to a fuller life with vehicles.” This video starts off with one of Suzuki’s slogans in the 70s, and goes on to explain the magic of the rotary technology that they thought would change the future of motorcycling. Oops. Despite their lack of foresight, this video is still a fun watch.
Video Intermission – 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Revealed
I try not to waste your time with lots of new bike videos but Kawasaki just revealed the new Z900RS and I suspect this is going to appeal to a lot of you. Think Z900 but with styling that better appeals to the average Bike-urious reader. Let’s see which aftermarket company is the first to built a 4-into-4 for it…
Picture Intermission – 42 Years of the Honda Gold Wing
View PostVideo Intermission – Triumph Moto2 Testing
As you may have heard, in 2019 Moto2 is switching their spec motors to 765cc triples from Triumph. Based on this video, this switch will be very good news for our ears.
Video Intermission – Flying Superbike!
Last year, reader Gary K and his wife hosted Vy and I for a few days so we could check out the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival. Today, he just sent me this photo from this year’s show of what is now my favorite hot air balloon of all time. After a little research I discovered that this was originally built …
Video Intermission – 101 Year-Old Motorcyclist
Meet Jock Stares, a rider who’s still enjoying two wheels of transportation at the age of 101. May we all be so lucky.
Video Intermission – 34th Annual Italian Motorcycle Owners Club Meet
This weekend, my home state of Massachusetts hosted the 34th annual meeting of the Italian Motorcycle Owners Club. Thanks to unseasonably warm weather, they had a great turnout of some lovely bikes.
Video Intermission – The First Ride by MCM
Mighty Car Mods is all about two Aussie friends that love cars and it’s actually the world’s #1 DIY automotive show on YouTube. They have a supplemental channel with extras and behind the scenes stuff, and that’s where they’ve just shared a video about the conversion of a Suzuki GN250.