A speed wobble – it’s even concerning seeing someone else go through it, let alone when you experience the terror yourself. Enjoy this video of motorcycling’s best riders somehow not wrecking:
Video Intermission – Up in (Pink) Smoke
I think the Shinko Smoke Bomb was introduced about 3 years ago, but I forgot it existed until a friend reminded me about it this morning. Do you remember? The tire itself was black but when you do a burnout, it would release red, blue, or purple smoke: Relive the glory with this video, and skip to 1:55 if you …
Video Intermission – Robbie Maddison’s Drop-In
Like I said when I featured Maddo’s “AIR.CRAFT” video, I’ve been on a bit of a Robbie Maddison kick since seeing him featured in On Any Sunday, The Next Chapter. During my comments on On Any Sunday, I noted that “the first bit about Robbie Maddison is almost worth the price of admission by itself.” Well, Skullycandy has released some …
Video Intermission – Shoe Tires
Another video from DC Shoes – but this time it’s with Travis Pastrana. Here they have someone built a “tire” out of shoes, and let Pastrana have some fun:
Video Intermission – Red Bull City Trial
Watching an expert on a trials bike is great fun – so watching two experts on trials bikes going head to head on weird objects in a city street has to be…doubly great? Enjoy:
Video Intermission – Why Stop to Change a Tire?
The gentlemen over at Team Lothar Schauer went on a German TV show called Wetten, daas (roughly translates to Wanna Bet?). The motorcyclists bet that they could change the front wheel of a motorcycle while on the move, resulting this nifty video:
Video Intermission – Robbie Maddison’s AIR.CRAFT
Ever since I saw On Any Sunday – The Next Chapter, I’ve been on a bit of a Robbie Maddison kick (which means you’re about to get subjected to more of him). DC Shoes borrowed the Aircraft Boneyard at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, and then let Robbie go wild. Obviously the tricks are great, but the cinematography is fantastic, too. …
Video Intermission – The Little Person Inside
Here’s a touching video – it’s the story of Talan Skeels Piggins, a motorcycle racer who is paralyzed from the chest down. As you might expect, the modifications made to the bike so that he can ride are very interesting, and he seems like the kind of guy you’d love to have a beer with while sharing some stories: This …
Motorcycles of the Car Classic 2014
On Sunday, the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena had their annual Car Classic show – this year’s theme was “Street to Screen”. Obviously, they’re big on cars there (and there were some absolutely incredible ones to enjoy), but I figured it was worth a shot to see what kinds of motorcycles might be on exhibit, as well.
On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter – Premiere at the Dolby Theater
Despite the fact that I live in Los Angeles, I’m not exactly one who enjoys going to the theater or even watching movies in general. But when a friend spotted me a couple of tickets to the premiere of On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter, I figured I was obligated to check it out. It’s not everyday where they close …
Video Intermission – Extreme XL Lagares Hard Enduro in City Streets
Hard Enduro is normally all about taking some of the world’s best enduro riders and motorcycles and pitting them against incredible terrain. That leads to some cool visuals like this “Slo-Mo Suspension Study” from Red Bull Romaniacs. But a week ago, Red Bull organized a Hard Enduro stage in the city of Porto, Portugal. Long story short, it looks incredible: …
The Vintagent’s List of Most Expensive Motorcycles at Auction
Last week I featured a list from Gizmag about the 100 most expensive bikes that had sold/gone up at auction. Paul D’Orleans rightfully pointed out that he’s been keeping a (more accurate) list for much longer.
Bonham’s Autumn Stafford Auction Preview
Love classic British bikes? Then you’re about to lose a lot of your productivity at work today. I apologize in advance.
100 Most Expensive Motorcycles at Auction – from Gizmag
Gizmag (yes, the technology site) has for some reason done a piece chronicling the 100 most expensive motorcycles that have sold at auction. It’s definitely worth a glance. It seems the Ariel Cyclone I wrote about a few weeks back (previously owned by Buddy Holly and Waylon Jennings) sold this month and made it to #6 on the list. Bonus …
Video Intermission – Important Phone Call
At a recent Grand National Cross Country race at Powerline Park, a gentleman named Tim Cosner manages to hurdle an incoming motorcycle – though the bike wasn’t exactly vertical when this happened. My first assumption was that this guy was on the phone, but it turns out he was on the radio. I can’t believe how calm he was after …