June 7th, 2007
in Videos
No contest, Kawasaki makes the best commercials by far.
Some more: side by side, Ninja, supersonic, ZX12R, ZX6R
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June 6th, 2007
in Safety, Videos
Here’s a video that all riders and drivers should view. Sobering to say the least. YouTube
June 5th, 2007
in Safety, Videos
One way to make sure drivers are aware of you.
February 2nd, 2007
in Videos
to take care of all of those blithley unaware motorists and motorcycle snatchers out there? These are innovative commercials produced by the local (Portland, OR) firm R/West. My vote is split between “the donut” and the “theft retrieval” commercials. Can’t decide which I like best.
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January 24th, 2007
in Videos
Finally found this video on a streaming video site (I’ve had the mpg in my collection for ages but never posted it because it is 20mb download). It is a compilation of motorcycle racing accidents with symphonic music on the soundtrack. No gore, just poetry in motion.
January 24th, 2007
in Videos
This is a video from last year I meant to post but got buried deep in my to do file. While I skip over the wheelie and stunting videos I love these motorcycle riding skills exhibitions. Another good one in my archives is the Gymkhana video.
December 24th, 2006
in Safety, Videos
Another excellent PSA video from the UK THINK! motorcycle road safety organization.
May 18th, 2006
in Videos
Via George at Bikes n Choppers.
The owner says, “Now that the vid has been out there for a month or so, I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to post positive comments. Most questions received were “how do I build one” or “can I purchase a kit from you?” When I set out to purchase a kit myself, I was in the same boat that you were. There wasn’t much info and the “kits” that were currently marketed used the old “kill and backfire” method (not good for an engine in my opinion). I spent about a month testing different theories, ignition methods, fuels, pressures, positions, etc. Once I showed the finished product to a few people, I was offered the opportunity to manufacture the systems. I soon found out that liability (and a lawyer that I consulted) closed that door. Unfortunately in todays society, no one wants to take responsibility for their own self or safety and I could be sued when some idiot blows themselves up with my system (or even the plans). Another American business stiffled. So as much as I’d like to help, I regretfully can’t. For those of you deciding to research it, I can tell you that I’ve got about $700 in parts on the current system. You’ll need the same if you want the BIG flames. For those that care, I’m working on a “turbo” flame that should be done in a few months. Keep posted for a new video. In any case, take care, ride safe and please be very, very careful if you decide to pursue the same.”
April 29th, 2006
in Ramblings, Videos
I found this on Sud’ and Butterfly’s website. It has been making the rounds in Texas. Simple but so very eloquent.
Update 4/3/06 video added
But you didn’t see me….
(author unknown, but appreciated)
I saw you, hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.
But, you didn’t see me, put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.
But, you didn’t see me, put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.
I saw you, pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk.
But, you didn’t see me, playing Santa at the local mall.
I saw you, change your mind about going into the restaurant.
But, you didn’t see me, attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.
I saw you, roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by.
But, you didn’t see me, driving behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.
I saw you, frown at me when I smiled at your children.
But, you didn’t see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.
I saw you, stare at my long hair.
But, you didn’t see me, and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.
I saw you, roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves.
But, you didn’t see me, and my brothers donate our old coats and gloves to those that had none.
I saw you, look in fright at my tattoos.
But, you didn’t see me, cry as my children were born and have their names written over and in my heart.
I saw you, change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
But, you didn’t see me, going home to be with my family.
I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.
But, you didn’t see me, when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.
I saw you, yelling at your kids in the car.
But, you didn’t see me, pat my child’s hands, knowing he was safe behind me.
I saw you, reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.
But, you didn’t see me, squeeze my wife’s leg when she told me to take the next turn.
I saw you, race down the road in the rain.
But, you didn’t see me, get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.
I saw you, run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.
But, you didn’t see me, trying to turn right.
I saw you, cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.
But, you didn’t see me, leave the road.
I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But, you didn’t see me. I wasn’t there.
I saw you, go home to your family.
But, you didn’t see me. Because, I died that day you cut me off.
I was just a biker,…..
A person with friends and a family.
But, you didn’t see me.
February 26th, 2006
in Videos
This is so dumb but I can’t stop playing it and laughing. Help!
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